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Right now, your body is VERY busy. Even when you're sleeping, your body is breathing, pumping blood and keeping you healthy!But HOW does it work? This bright and easy-to-read body book introduces children to the wonders of the human body. Packed with bite-sized facts and easy-to-understand explanations, this engaging book is perfect for curious minds.With gorgeous and vibrant illustrations by Ekaterina Trukhan, Wise About My Body offers children a clear introduction to the body, showcasing how it works, what it can do and how a body can be looked after.

I am planet Earth. I am home to humans, plants and animals. I give them food to eat, water to drink and air to breathe.But I need YOUR help. Please Help Planet Earth is the perfect introduction for to

You're off to the farm and YOU CHOOSE what happens - what kind of wellies will you wear? How will you travel around the farm? Which animals would you most like to meet? The perfect book for toddlers who are eager to explore - with an ingenious lift-the-flap ending. With satisfying rhyming text from Pippa Goodhart and vivid illustrations from Nick Sharratt, this is a joyful and accessible introduction to You Choose for younger readers. Discover other You Choose adventures:You ChooseYou Choose Your Dreams You Choose in SpaceYou Choose Fairy TalesYou Choose ChristmasYou Choose Bedtime

Never published before, Ten Little Rabbits are pulled out of a hat by Maurice SendakMaurice Sendak’s legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader’s introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak’s books - a journey that will continue for many years to come.Prepare to be . . .Amazed . . .Dazzled . . .And mesmerized by Mino’s magic show!

A fun and interactive book for all little chiddlers who are about to start school!This fabulous book is a funny and inspiring introduction for any little chiddler who is about to start school. Readers will love lifting the flap on every page to discover all the phizz-wizzing things they'll learn, the gloriumptious stories they'll hear and the fantastic friends they'll make. Because sometimes school will be hard and totally biffsquiggling, but mainly it will be magnificent, just like you.Look out for more marvellous books for little chiddlers-Roald Dahl- On the First Day of ChristmasRoald Dahl- Revolting Things to Touch and FeelRoald Dahl- Marvellous Magnet Book

A BRAND NEW You Choose board book series that's perfect for toddlers!A brand new interactive board book mini-adventure in the BESTSELLING seriesMake up your very own bedtime routine where YOU CHOOSE what happens - what toys will you play with in the bath? What will you choose to wear to bed? What kind of bed would you like to snuggle up in?The perfect book for toddlers to choose before they snooze - with an ingenious lift-the-flap ending. With satisfying rhyming text from Pippa Goodhart and vivid illustrations from Nick Sharratt, this is a joyful and accessible introduction to You Choose for younger readers.Discover these bigger You Choose picture book adventures:You ChooseYou Choose Your DreamsYou Choose in SpaceYou Choose Fairy TalesYou Choose Christmas

A lift-the-flap non-fiction series that reveals all the secrets of the farm.Join us for a walk around the farm. See the lambs being fed, the chicks hatching and the corn being harvested in this lift-the-flap non-fiction book.Filled with bite-sized nature facts and over 40 flaps to lift, young explorers can enjoy a colourful and interactive introduction to the busy life of a working farm.Follow the family as they walk through the six farmyard themed scenes, from the farmhouse to the paddock, to green pastures and through to the barn.Reveal hidden facts and learn more about the world around you and the animals who share it with you.Also available:A Walk in SpringA Walk in SummerA Walk in AutumnA Walk in WinterComing soon:A Walk in the Rainforest

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this magical edition of The Secret Garden.After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle's gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She is lonely and has no one to play with, but one day she learns of a secret garden hidden in the grounds that no one is allowed to enter. Then Mary uncovers an old key in a flowerbed – and a gust of magic leads her to the hidden door. Slowly she turns the key and enters a world she could never have imagined.With a heart-warming introduction by Sophie Dahl.

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this magical edition of The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz.Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure. With a charming introduction by award-winning Cornelia Funke.

A delicious first introduction to coloursJoin The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he eats his way through many different lunch foods and learns all about colours. This bright and bold board book with die-cut holes is perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and it's ideal for all toddlers discovering the joy of food.

Have fun learning first words with Peter Rabbit in this engaging lift-the-flap book. With a different scene on every page, readers can find hidden words and spot Peter Rabbit along with many more friendly characters. Spark curious minds with this playful introduction to first words!

Meet Bluey!Bluey Heeler loves to play, explore and use her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Learn all about Bluey in this fun shaped board book for kids of all ages.The perfect introduction to Bluey!Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Where's Bluey? Search-and-Find bookBluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity BookBluey: At the BeachLook out for Bluey: Bingo - coming soon!

Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric Carle's colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language.

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Oliver Twist.After Oliver Twist asks nasty Mr Bumble for more food, he has to flee the workhouse for the streets of London. Here he meets the Artful Dodger, who leads him to Fagin and his gang of pickpockets. When a thieving mission goes wrong, Oliver narrowly avoids prison and finds himself in the care of kind Mr Brownlow. But Fagin and the brutal Bill Sikes go in search of the young orphan, determined to drag him back . . .The classic story of a young boy who seeks his fortune on the streets of London, with an inspirational and light-hearted introduction by popular children's fantasy writer, Garth Nix.

Celebrate the 120th Anniversary of our favourite furry friend with this brand-new picture book edition of Beatrix Potter's original classic story of Peter Rabbit.Peter Rabbit loves the yummy vegetables he finds in Mr McGregor's garden, the only problem is: Mr McGregor doesn't want Peter to get his paws on his crops!One of Beatrix Potter's most popular and well-loved tales, this special picture-book edition features the original text in full, along with Potter's beautifully engaging illustrations in a new large format.A great gift for little readers and a perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter!Look out for other stories in the world of Peter Rabbit, including:Peter Rabbit: My First Classic LibraryThe World of Peter Rabbit - The Complete Collection of Original TalesThe Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit

Join Bluey, Bingo and Muffin for sleepover fun in this lift-the-flap picture book!Muffin has come to the Heeler house for a sleepover, but she didn’t take her nap today and is very tired. Bluey and Bingo want to use the opportunity of Muffin’s visit to stay up late. Can they keep Muffin awake long enough to play a game before bed? Lift the flaps in this picture book to join the sleepover fun!“Let’s make it a really long game so that we have to stay up late to finish it!”Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Pass the ParcelBluey: Daddy DropoffBluey: The ShowBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun?collection of story, activity and novelty books that cel

This epic sequel toRiftborne,with its enemies-to-lovers romance and unexpected twists and turns, is perfect for fans ofFourth WingandA Court of Thorns and Roses.A FATED LOVE. A COSTLY BETRAYAL.FiaRiftborne thought joining the S dhe Guard was the hardest choice she'd ever make.She was wrong.Takenprisonerby those she swore to fight, Fia uncovers adevastating truththat upends everything she ever knew about the Aossi about S dhe about herself.The only thing that is certain, is that Fia's growing powers are tied to the Isle ssurvival.Aswarlooms on two fronts andtensionsin S dhe reach a breaking point, the Void that gave Fia her power is calling but answering it meansbetrayingeveryone she left behind.The Guard. Her friends.Laryk.In a war where nothing is as it seems, choosing the wrong side could cost her everything, including the broodingcommanderwhose darkness seems tocall to herown

A hilarious new story in the number one bestselling Lottie Brooks series.From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series!Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are:Send her flowersHypnotise herKidnap herTell everyone she smells like lasagneEmotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montageJust when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Amber’s hanging out with the Ultra Mean Girl Gang at school and is completely ignoring the Queens of Eight Green. Mum’s gone back to work and expects Lottie to ‘help around the house more’, Bella keeps biting everyone and Pot Noodle will not stop sniffing every dog’s bum. DISASTER!Now Lottie has to come up with a foolproof plan to get Amber back before her friendship group is destroyed forever. What could go wrong???Join Lottie as she battles the mean girls, takes on school injections (apparently they can go throu

Join Bluey and her friends and family in this colouring in sticker book!Bluey is having a great time with her family and friends in this activity-filled colouring in sticker book. Join the fun and complete the spot the difference, design your own ice cream flavours and enjoy lots of colouring in. Make sure you colour in the sticker design to bring it to life and then use them in the activities. Wackadoo!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: How to DrawBluey: Father’s Day FunBluey: Bluey and Bingo’s Fancy Restaurant CookbookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

Rediscover the bestselling children's fantasy series as fun-filled graphic novels. Packed with magic, mystery and charming full-colour illustrations, these are perfect for young readers aged 5–7Rediscover the bestselling Magic Tree House series with easy-to-read full-colour graphic novels, packed with adventure and perfect for readers aged 5–7.Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Monkeys!!When siblings Jack and Annie discovered a magic, time-travelling tree house at the end of their garden, they stumbled upon an adventure that would take them through time and space.This time, Jack and Annie have been whisked away to the Amazon rainforest... Watch out for the crocodiles!Jack and Annie are in for a wild ride as they continue their quest to save their friend, Morgan le Fay. From killer ants to vampire bats, the siblings never know what they'll run into next! Of course, it's not long before they’re hopelessly lost... Can they find their way through the rainforest before it gets dark?This fun-fille

附水畫筆Join Peppa and her family on a zoo adventure in this exciting water magic format! Use your water pen to reveal colourful zoo creatures and bring brilliant zoo fun to life over and over again! You’ll find beautiful butterflies, colourful birds and the cheekiest monkeys.Just add water to use your water pen to reveal the colour. Let the pages dry and complete the adventure again with your reusable pen (included).Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: I Spy at the Zoo: A Tabbed Board BookPeppa Pig: Where’s Peppa at the Zoo?Peppa Pig: Fun at the Zoo Jigsaw Puzzle BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, st

The cutest mice in school are back for third adventure!Meet Tina and Tuck - two unlikely friends ready for adventure! A fun, full-colour series for 6+ children, ideal for readers moving from picture books to chapter stories.Out-of-control water fountains, classrooms full of crickets and other disasters have convinced the school board that the grand but decrepit old Boone School needs to close its doors.Tuck and Tina learn that the problems are the handiwork of a masked troublemaker intent on closing the school in order to filch dinosaur fossils buried beneath the building.A kidnapped principal, an escaped bear, and a sky high chase with Tuck and Tina piloting a model bi-plane add to the mayhem.Praise for the Tuck and Tina series:'Heartwarming and hilarious!' Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Rediscover the bestselling children's fantasy series as fun-filled graphic novels. Packed with magic, mystery and charming full-colour illustrations, these are perfect for young readers aged 5–7Rediscover the bestselling Magic Tree House series with easy-to-read full-colour graphic novels, packed with adventure and perfect for readers aged 5–7.Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Ninjas!!When siblings Jack and Annie discovered a magic, time-travelling tree house at the end of their garden, they stumbled upon an adventure that would launch them through time and space.This time, Jack and Annie have been whisked back to ancient Japan, where there are whispers in the shadows ...Their friend, Morgan le Fay, has disappeared, so it’s up to the siblings to learn the secrets of the ninja and rescue them. But how do you find a warrior that hides in the shadows? Simple! You DON’T find a ninja . . . a ninja finds YOU!This fun-filled series of graphic novel adaptations allows younger readers to develop the

The second instalment in this fun paranormal graphic normal, perfect for middle grade fans of Emma Steinkellner and Victoria Jamieson.BCRD lives on!Mina is ready to roll...but her new team is nowhere to be found. After a summer skating around town looking in every dark corner for the Blood City Rollers, Mina and her other human teammate Swan are finally reunited with their squad at an abandoned asylum. It's old, creepy, and has a basement full of zombies...perfect.But if the asylum is going to be the new freaky forever home for the Vamps, they'll have to fight for it. A new team of outcast monsters are also looking for a new home, and the only solution to a turf war this bloodthirsty is a Sudden Death Scrimmage.Mina just wants to help her team win, but she can't help but feel like she still has to prove she belongs. And when the competition with Swan heats up, she'll have to learn that being a teammate isn't about being the best player...it's about being the best friend.

A deeply satisfying, laugh-out-loud treasure trove of visual tricks and rhyming reveals, destined to become a picture-book classic!Is this a pear? No, it’s a bear!This delightfully clever picture book is full of visual tricks and rhyming reveals to inspire wonder while making you chuckle – brought to life by an Oscar-nominated animator and based on his seven-year-old son's original idea and drawings!Through the hole in the page, you might see a plum . . . or a spider . . . or a spoon. But turn the page to see the full picture and – SURPRISE! – it's something unexpected: the moon, a tiger, even a hippo’s bum!This deceptively simple picture-book debut by father-and-son duo Dan and Finn Ojari uses bold, stylish art, rhyming call-and-response text, and clever cut-through holes that play with shape and colour to create a deeply satisfying read-aloud experience for children of two and up and their adults.

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. In this story, Sayuri Komachi is a librarian who recommends books and gives gifts to people.She helps them find what they are really looking for in life. The books and gifts are special for each person. They show them that life might not always be easy, but it can still be wonderful.Our Penguin Readers books include:Simple text (CEFR-levelled)Pictures to help you understand the storyFun exercises to help you learn and practise EnglishWith the print book, you can get even more help online:Read the book onlineListen to the book being read out loudGet lesson plans for teachersFind answers to check your understandingNote: online resources not available with the eBook.

The side-splitting sequel to Adam Kay's debut, No. 1 bestselling children's novel Dexter Procter the Ten-Year-Old Doctor, illustrated by Henry Paker.Dexter Procter, the world's youngest-ever doctor, is back for a follow-up medical mystery!All is not well in Dexter's world. His granny has broken her leg, his friends Rupi and Otto have been expelled from school, there's a strange asthma epidemic he can't get on top of, and slimy politician Barbara Burnhall is trying to shut down everything fun at the hospital. And then his boss, Dr Marigold, goes missing!What Dexter doesn't realize is that he and his friends are about to uncover a dastardly plot involving kidnappings, earthquakes and a demolition ball. He doesn't know what's about to hit him... (Spoiler alert: it's a demolition ball.)Adam Kay and Henry Paker have created a second Dexter Procter mystery that is funnier and even more disgusting than the No. 1 bestselling Dexter Procter the 10-Year-Old Doctor. (And that was pretty disgustin

An innovative children's workbook from viral-sensation entrepreneur and the bestelling author of WHAT'S YOUR DREAM? Simon Squibb.Do you want to be an astronaut? A politician? A footballer?Well, you can! DREAM BIG!In this exciting and innovative children’s workbook, viral-sensation entrepreneur and bestselling author Simon Squibb will help kids to unwind from exam and school pressures and help them to dream BIG!With inspiring stories and journal pages, this book is packed with tips and tricks to help children feel comforted and supported as they realise their dreams, map out what they truly love and build happier and more fulfilling lives in the future.This is the perfect book to help children navigate the tricky perils of growing up, especially during the transition to secondary school, unlocking their potential and creativity.So, pick up a pencil and let’s begin. . .what’s your dream?'Simon is the ultimate dreamer. As a like-minded optimist, I know just how important it is to have a d

Blasting out of the brilliant Max Meow graphic novel series, this is an action-packed, epic space adventure where the laughs are cosmic, the action is stellar, and adventures are out of this world!Meet the ultimate group of galactic misfits: the adventurous and goofy Rex; his robot First Mate, Spud; the banana-like navigator Lt. Peele; an adorable Shark-headed Ensign called Trog; and the mysterious rabbit scientist, Dr. B - who must band together to protect the universe from space pirates, cosmic bad guys, and the occasional planet-sized platypus! Oh, and all whilst hurtling through the stars in a giant hot dog-shaped spaceship . . .Rex and the team have been assigned by S.T.A.R.R. Command to protect an alien leader and his loyal subjects from monsters attacking their planet - but it soon becomes clear that all is not as it seems!Dr. B has joined the crew to make sure Rex doesn’t mess things up, but even she begins to realise that the “bad guys” they're battling maybe aren't so bad. Wh

Do You Ship It 2 is a heartfelt romcom about opening yourself up to new possibilities and falling in love with what’s real, perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Holly Bourne and Lynn Painter.Love, rivarly...orcs?Misfit and hardcore fangirl Anissa is finally coming out of her shell. She’s leading a tabletop role-play game with friends, is officially part of the group chat with the girls from college, and she’s managed to bag work experience on the set of her favourite TV show, ‘Of Wrath and Rune’. Things couldn’t be going better. . .That’s until she meets Callum, the hot new actor behind her favourite character on OWAR, and gets totally starstruck. Only Callum writes her off as an obsessive fangirl and now working on set is about to be very awkward. So much for meet your heroes - now he’s her worst enemy.Battling her newfound friendships, her rivalry-turned-maybe-something-more with Callum, and the occasional fictional orc, Anissa’s about to realise that sometimes getting lost in the fan

Discover just how delightfully disgusting our universe really is with this brilliant book, packed with mind-blowing facts.Get ready to discover just how delightfully disgusting our universe really is with this brilliant book packed with mind-blowing facts.*Over the course of your life, you will drool enough to fill two swimming pools*Whales do 974 litres of pee into the ocean every day*There’s a robot designed to projectile vomit*Did you know there’s poop on the moon?Learn the foulest facts about space, Earth, humans, animals and science – and discover why the world is even more revolting than you think.

A brand-new celeb x fan fake dating romance, perfect for fans of Lauren Asher and Elsie Silver.What do you get when a celebrity and a fan meet on a dating app?Meet Jessy and Patrick.All Jessy wants is to figure out what to do with her life. She hates her job, lives in a crappy London apartment and her love life is non-existent. . .That is until her twin sister begs her to join her newly launched dating app, Butterflies.Lead singer and front man of These Exiles, Patrick just wants a break after coming off tour. But when he’s mistakenly arrested, his record label insists on doing damage control. Their latest scheme? Getting Patrick on the dating apps and into a relationship.When Jessy and Patrick match on Butterflies, neither plan to actually meet. . . but then they literally bump into each other and chaos ensues. With their faces plastered all over the internet, and Patrick’s record label jumping on the publicity, the two find themselves unexpectedly ‘dating.’Can they keep up the farce

Welcome to Ladybird Lane – where there’s lots to explore behind every door. Help Lottie the puppy learn to use the potty in this sweet lift-the-flap story.On Ladybird Lane, someone's got a bare botty.It's a little puppy - her name is Lottie.Lottie has lost her nappy but this little pup has had enough of soggy nappies and is excited to try on her big pup pants. Join in by lifting the flaps to help Lottie every step of the way as she learns to use her potty. There will be some little accidents along the way, but her friends are learning too and maybe, one day, she'll even be able to use the grown-up loo!Readers will also enjoy looking out for Dotty the helpful ladybird who is hiding on every spread, ready to help Lottie through all the stages of potty training.Also available:Ladybird Lane: Stanley's BedtimeLadybird Lane: Poppy's Party

A YA Romance about two rival overachievers for fans of Today Tonight Tomorrow My Week with Him and 10 Things I hate About You all with a brilliant South Asian twist by emerging YA talent Anam Iqbal.For fans of Today Tonight Tomorrow My Week with Him and 10 Things I hate About You all with a brilliant South Asian twist by emerging YA talent Anam Iqbal.Aliya and Kabir are rivals, willing to do whatever it takes to be top of the class.At their elite private school, Kabir is basically royalty. He prides himself on being loved by everyone, teachers included.Everyone except Aliya, the scholarship student. To her, he represents everything she hates. He’s rich, obnoxious and pokes fun at her at every chance he gets.When forced to pair up during uni applications, their rivalry intensifies. Tensions build and they must confront their complicated history. Though they’d never admit it now, they were once so much more than enemies. As they spend more time together, Aliya begins to let her guard dow

An enthralling sapphic retelling of Swan Lake, for fans of Allison Saft and V.E Schwab by the New York Times bestselling author of Where the Dark Stands Still.Magic has long been outlawed in Auréal. Odile has always known she’d be the one to restore it.Raised by a sorcerer, Odile has spent years preparing for the heist of a lifetime. It’s relatively simple. Impersonate a princess, infiltrate the palace, steal the great sceptre and restore magic to the kingdom.But when the King is unexpectedly murdered, she’s forced to recruit the help of Marie, the real princess, and the two begin to unravel a web of lies and deceit that leaves Odile uncertain of who to trust.Soon though Odile must decide – her mission or the girl she’s falling for?The fate of the Kingdom depends on her making the right choice. . .---------------------------------------------------------------------Reviews for Where the Dark Stands Still:'A deeply romantic debut'. Sarah Underwood, NYT Bestselling Author of Lies We Sing

The third volume in a sweet slice-of-life manga series that thoughtfully explores the complications of friendship, first loves and what it truly means to be an ally. Perfect for fans of HEARTSTOPPER (1.28m TCM), WONDER (765k TCM) and SASAKI AND MIYANO (9.6k).Being in love with your best friend is hard, but being a good friend is even harder. The third volume of the hit manga series about the complications of friendship, first loves and what it truly means to be an ally.Hime and Akira have been best friends since childhood. But they haven’t spoken in weeks – not since their argument over Akira’s crush, who’s too distracted by Hime to notice Akira!The girls want to make up, but this rift runs deeper than a simple crush. All Akira wants is to be seen as a girl, and Hime is upset that people see her as nothing but a girl. Before they can repair their relationship, they’ll need to work through some big questions.Can they learn to accept each other and themselves before they drift apart fore

From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes the next volume in the incredible story of the human race, for younger readers.Why is the world not always a peaceful place?Why do we have wars?And why do we sometimes . . .not?The answer to these questions can be found in one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story.Find out about what exactly happened, thousands of years ago, when people from different tribes met.How they sometimes fought. But were sometimes able to live happily together.You ll discover how we were able to agree on rules and ideas for how life should go. Why wars were (and still are) often fought, and what we can learn from the past to make a more peaceful future.From Ancient Rome to the Mongol Khans, from Carthage to Mongolia, travel deep into the past, and around the world, to discover how people became friends and enemies, and built the world as we know it today.

From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes the next volume in the incredible story of the human race, for younger readers.Why is the world not always a peaceful place?Why do we have wars?And why do we sometimes . . . not?The answer to these questions can be found in one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story.Find out about what exactly happened, thousands of years ago, when people from different tribes met. How they sometimes fought. But were sometimes able to live happily together.You’ll discover how we were able to agree on rules and ideas for how life should go. Why wars were (and still are) often fought, and what we can learn from the past to make a more peaceful future.From Ancient Rome to the Mongol Khans, from Carthage to Mongolia, travel deep into the past, and around the world, to discover how people became friends and enemies, and built the world as we know it today.

Pull the tabs to help Spot get ready for a Easter in this fun-filled board book!It's Easter, and Spot is so excited!Toddlers will love pulling the tabs to help him make Easter crafts, do some yummy baking, and join in on an Easter egg hunt, before his special guests arrive - Grandma and Grandpa!Eric Hill's Where's Spot was the first ever lift-the-flap book – and his groundbreaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide. More Easter Spot stories:Spot's Easter FunSpot's First EasterSpot's Easter BasketSpot's Easter Egg Hunt

This special edition of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw features an exclusive cover image from the hit Disney+ original movie. Adapted from the third instalment of Jeff Kinney’s worldwide bestselling book series, Greg Heffley returns for his next family misadventure in the new animated feature Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw.Let’s face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Just try telling that to his father.When Frank Heffley decides to send his aimless middle-school son to a military academy, Greg realizes he’d better shape up – and quick. But it’s not easy for a kid like Greg to transform himself overnight, so he plots and schemes in hilarious ways to avoid being sent away to a place he knows he’ll never survive.To celebrate the full-colour, 3D-animated Disney+ production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, we’ve created this special edition with an exclusive cover image.Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a W