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An atmospheric middle-grade fantasy from a prize-winning author, set in 1914 Valencia - perfect for fans of The Invention of Hugo CabretStep into the crowds and join the festivities of the colourful Las Fallas festival in Valencia, 1914. Meet Amparo and Tomas - a girl who is a hawk by day, and a boy who is a panther by night. As dusk and dawn return, they can never meet as human children.But with the help of street-smart Pepe, these unlikely friends have hopes of working together to uncover the mystery of their shared past. Told alternately with powerful, atmospheric language and immersive full-page illustrations, this fast-paced magical adventure encourages readers to embrace who they are.

Quirky bold new artwork style from Yokococo. Visually appealing with hilarious story line and a funny surprising twist at the end.

A charming story of the special bond between and child and a favourite toy from award-winning author Robie Harris. Wonderful gentle illustrations beautifully complement the engaging text.

Music-lovers Stan (a dog) and Mabel (a cat) live in a block of flats in the city. When their musician-neighbour goes to judge the auditions for the 'best orchestra in the world', they decide to follow

George likes digging. He finds some gems, a sword, a pirate's leg and, to top off the hoard, a dinosaur egg! When he cleans his treasure he finds that the gems are just stones, dirt and dust. The swor

Fred is a city fox. The city is a scary place for a fox like Fred. It's noisy, its smoky and it's often dangerous. One day Fred sees a flock of birds flying away over the city roofs. "Where do they go

It's the school show and Matilda gets the starring role. Hans decides to wreak havoc with the other acts, including Clumsy Tony the magician's. To escape the angry cast Hans runs into the magician's w

Turn the page and you make the story happen!

Rediscover the collection of Edward Lear's best loved nonsense verse. Rediscover the Owl and the Pussycat, The Jumblies and The Dong with a Luminous Nose.

A witty take on the classic tale, this is a clever retelling set in a modern metropolis. A fun but thought-provoking look at money and greed.

Discover the world of Rudyard Kipling with Search and Find The Jungle Book. The popular adventure is retold in beautifully illustrated search and find scenes where you can find the characters on the b

This fascinating and funny comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Romans.Including six mythical tales retold in comic strips, readers will learn about the founding of Rome in 'Romulus and Remus', meet a callous cyclops in 'Polyphemus and Ulysses', and much more. Each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales.As you journey back through ancient Rome, you'll meet an amazing array of mythical creatures and glorious gods, whilst non-fiction spreads will help you learn more about gruesome gladiators, amazing armies, evil emperors and the epic Roman empire.With bright and bold illustrations by Laurie Avon, this retelling of the Roman myths will educate and entertain readers of all ages.

This fact-filled first information book teaches little ones everything they need to know about the exciting world of knights and castles, from getting ready for battle to the exciting weapons these wa

This fact-filled first information book teaches little ones everything they need to know about the wonderful world of horses and ponies, from the different breeds to how to love and care for such beau

Another fantastic adventure for Bob by Simon Bartram. This time Bob finds the first ever Moontree! Bob tries to protect the tree from impending Earth tourists who want to take a piece back to Earth,

Mr Left lives on the left page. And Mr Right lives on the right page. They just want to be together, but there's no way of getting from one page to the other. And they've tried everything! They try go

'Clap and Sing' is a collection of favourite songs, from action rhymes to traditional nursery rhymes, with an accompanying 30-minute CD that brings the songs to life.

用漫畫式敘事帶領讀者認識各種改變世界的發明與創意。你知道氣泡紙原本是種不成功的壁紙嗎？或是 Nerf Super Soaker 的發明源於 NASA 的土星任務？書中涵蓋從 bubblewrap 到條碼、披薩到便利貼、運動鞋到泰迪熊等眾多有趣故事，每則短篇都揭示了發明背後的人物與靈感。生動的圖像與輕快的節奏，讓科學、技術與歷史交織成充滿驚喜的知識之旅，特別適合喜愛趣味科普與奇聞軼事的讀者。Did you know that bubblewrap started life as a new type of wallpaper that didn't catch on?! Or that Lonnie Johnson invented the Nerf Super Soaker while working on a NASA mission to Saturn?Blue Peter Award-winner Mike Barfield tells the fascinating true stories behind an amazing range of inventions and innovations. From bubblewrap to the barcode, from pizza to post-its, from trainers to the teddy bear! The story of each invention is told in a lively comic-strip format, and we meet the colourful cast of characters involved in these light-bulb moments which changed the world in big or tiny ways. An irresistible way into science and technology with a dash of history, from the brilliant Mike Barfield, author of A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You which won the 2021 Blue Peter Award for a Book

A whimsical modern fairy tale from internationally renowned cartoonist, Tom Gauld.When the log princess goes missing, her brother, the little wooden robot, sets out on an epic adventure to find her. He will encounter goblins, magic puddings, a mushroom queen and a very intimidating wood pile as he seeks to bring his sister home.The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess is an exquisitely illustrated modern fairytale about sibling love. Tom Gauld brings all of his wit, draghtsmanship and narrative craft to a funny, moving tale that proves that woodlice can be heroes too.The Irish Times review: "The narrative is full of surprises [...] but it is Gauld's detailed, textured illustrations that will draw a young reader's attention back to this wonderful book again and again."

The Greek myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told. This striking comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the gods - containing six tales full of love, loss, greed, envy and bravery. Journey down to the Underworld with Orpheus and join Theseus in his quest to defeat the dreaded Minotaur.Bursting with detail and humour, James Davies' retelling of the Greek myths will delight readers of all ages.

A beautifully illustrated series that grows with your baby.Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. Each story has been created in consultation with Early Years Expert Lizzie Noble, to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year.9-12 months prompts older babies to interact with the book, tickling panda's tummy and looking for details in the artwork to reflect your baby's ability to spot fine details and respond to basic questions. Jane Foster's black-and-white artwork features bold pops of blue, red and yellow, including hidden details - reflecting your baby's sharpening eyesight.Neither too long, nor too short, each story will easily fit into baby's day, to make reading together a regular activity. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.

A masterpiece has gone missing in Paris! Can William save the day? Handsome cat William finds himself at the centre of mysterious case when famous masterpiece The Mona Cheesa is stolen from a Parisian

Discover the world of Charles Dickens with Search & Find A Christmas Carol. The popular, magical story is retold in beautifully illustrated search & find pages where you can find the character

The leading experts on parent-child communication show parents and teachers how to motivate kids to learn and succeed in school. The book demonstrates how parents and teachers can join forces to inspi

A touching picture book about the power of art and the imagination, brought to life by David Litchfield's art.Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave."Leave me alone!" it yelled.So everybody did.Only one child cannot turn their back on the troll at the edge of the playground. One day, he takes his chalks up to the mouth of the cave. He draws a flower with every petal coloured in but one, and leaves the chalk behind. The next day, the flower has been completed. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they each draw a portrait, showing a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll. "But you're not a troll," says the boy. "You're a boy - just like me."Patience, kindness and the power of art win out in the end: the two boys wordlessly draw together. Soon all the other children gather to join in with the game. Everyone forgets that there was a troll inside the cave. Because outside the cave, there is so much to draw.This touching story shows t