Creative Coding in Python

An introduction to coding for complete beginners, this friendly and accessible book will teach children the basics of Python (a widely used programming language), allowing them to get inside the code

An introduction to coding for complete beginners, this friendly and accessible book will teach children the basics of Scratch (a free, online programme developed by MIT which is widely used in primary

This fun, friendly guide explains how computers work and what coding does - then shows you how to code your own stories and games on a tablet. The coding uses ScratchJr, a computer language designed e

This lively, colourful book gives young writers lots of opportunities to try out different kinds of creative writing. Based around familiar scenarios such as friendship and days out, a group of friend

This book offers plenty of opportunity for young writers to practise different styles of creative writing. All activities are accessible, and many are based on familiar themes such as home and friends

This easy-to-use book provides an enjoyable way to experiment with creative writing styles. With the help of a group of friendly animal characters, children can learn about starting a story, how to de

A creative activity book which allows children to make a variety of Pterosaur themed paper airplanes from the fantastically designed pages in this book.

This sticker and colouring combo will keep young children absorbed for hours as they get creative, completing Christmassy scenes.

This stylish activity book is a perfect introduction to interior design for creative children who are interested in putting their own room schemes together.

Design a beautiful bridal collection for the Sticker Dolly Dressing dolls to model in this creative sticker book.Follow the same process that real designers do, starting with mood boards and fabric sw

Filled with simple, black-and-white images of fabulously cute unicorns and their babies. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as delightful hues magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.- Each book contains a quality, bamboo paintbrush- Ideal entertainment on-the-go - for road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- 16 pages of creative, mess-free fun for the very young- Cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's First Magic Painting series

Little children can have fun playing and making with Poppy and Sam in this delightful activity book. It's packed full of creative crafts to try, from making bird feeders and bug hotels to paper crafts and pictures, all with clear visual instructions and using everyday materials from around the house. There are also plenty of spotting, matching, drawing and counting activities based on the beloved characters from Apple Tree Farm.

This charmingly illustrated journal is perfect for creative ideas, sketching and doodling or jotting notes about things you see and do during your holidays. With inspiring quotes and ideas for things

At last, an exciting and creative sewing kit for children, complete with everything you need to sew and finish seven stuffed felt animals. The kit comes complete with an Usborne step-by-step instructi

Containing 100 stimulating and absorbing experiments, this innovative book brings a fresh and exciting approach to the practical world of science, combining creative arts and crafts activities with th

A hugely creative book with fabulous scenes to customise and colour, and doodles that can grow and grow and grow!Includes an astonishing selection of activities, from wonderfully wild pictures to colo

This is a gorgeous new Christmas edition from the popular and creative Usborne Touchy-Feely team. Charming illustrations by Rachel Wells accompany a delightful, tactile retelling of the Christmas stor

A brand-new creative and educational title that gives young children a chance to develop their drawing skills and learn all about dinosaurs.The lively artwork can literally be lifted from the page. Th

An engaging handbook with all the help you need to write better stories, blogs, scripts and poetry, with lists of inspiring words and tips on editing and grammar. See how well-known writers put techni

Aspiring young writers will love this fun activity book full of hints, tips and handy tasks for writing breath-taking stories, adverts, blogs etc. All forms of writing will be covered in this title! W

One summer, two boys and a secret that could change everything... A fun and romantic coming-of-age drama for fans of Geek Girl, The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Princess Diaries.Two weeks ago and a few thousand miles away, Della was just a normal teenage girl. She didn't fit in at her posh school in London, she didn't think her crush would ever like her back, and she certainly didn't know anything about a Caribbean royal family.But when a video of her protesting goes viral, she receives a royal invitation that changes everything. Now, she's at a lavish ball in a Caribbean palace, caught in a love triangle with her best friend and a dreamy islander, and discovering dangerous royal secrets.With so much at stake, the last thing Della needs is to find out that her connection to the royal family runs far deeper than she ever imagined...

Welcome to the Enchanted Forest! A delightful array of fairies and forest creatures are waiting for you to fill their home with colour. Use your own pencils, plus the special gold and silver pencils (included in the cover) to bring a magical sparkle to the scenes. There is also space to imagine and draw in extra details, plus magical things to spot on every page.

When everything she wishes for starts coming true, Ayesha discovers what will really make her happy.A book about tween friendships, with a sprinkling of magic, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.Ayesha can't wait for summer camp, it's going to be the best two weeks ever with her best friend Nikki. But Nikki's changed over the summer and things don't feel the same between them. When Ayesha overhears Nikki telling their roommates she's immature, Ayesha is embarrassed and wishes her life could be different.The next day Ayesha realizes everything she wishes for is coming true. Lie-in in the morning? Tick! Pizza for lunch? Tick! Nikki to be her best friend? Tick! Suddenly Nikki's hanging out with her again, and then Ayesha wishes for Nikki to get a part in the camp's musical, and now she's playing the lead role.But their friendship still isn't the same. Ayesha thinks she needs a part in the musical too, so she makes

The utterly addictive new YA thriller from the queen of twists, Kate Francis. For fans of The Traitors, Karen M. McManus and E. Lockhart.In the middle of the night, Liv Walker is kidnapped from her bedroom by two masked figures. As she's dragged into an unmarked van, she's met with an even more horrifying sight: her family are waving goodbye.Camp Smiling Skies is a wilderness therapy camp for "troubled teens". At least, that's what it says in the brochure. In truth, it's filled with dark secrets, cruel counsellors and no chance of escape.Things seem as bad as they can get...until, one by one, people start to die.Liv has already been betrayed by her family, but it seems like they're not the only traitors in her life.There's a murderer in the camp, and everyone's a suspect.Praise for CIRCLE OF LIARS:"Incredibly tense and beyond gripping." Ravena Guron, bestselling author of THIS BOOK KILLS"Fast paced, gripping and very, very twisty... This book is guaranteed to give you sleepless nights

Join Poppy and Sam for a noisy day on Apple Tree Farm in this irresistible touchy-feely sound book. Each time you press one of the soft patches, you'll hear one of Poppy and Sam's animal friends... and of course there's a little yellow duck to find in every picture too.

Bring the world of the jungle to life with the three different jigsaws and simple story in this enchanting book. The jigsaws have nine pieces each and are perfect for young children, who will also enjoy reading about the magic of the jungle in the atmospheric story.

Why do your feet age more slowly than your head? Is time travel possible? How did spies use clocks to complete secret missions? What caused the year of confusion? Why don't naked mole rats age? Find the fascinating answers to these questions and many more in this book full of mind-boggling facts about time.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling and award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

An easy-to-read introduction to world history for young children.A bright, lively introduction to world history - from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement - with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as "Who lived in the Forbidden City?", "Where did the Vikings come from?" and "What was the Industrial Revolution?"- Includes acomprehensive index, plusQR linksto selected websites and videos atUsborne Quicklinks.- An idealstarting pointandreference bookfor any child with questions about history.Chapters in this book include:- Dinosaur world- The first people- The first farmers- The first cities- Ancient Egypt- Celtic warriors- Ancient Greece- Ancient China- Ancient Rome- Viking raiders- African kingdoms- Living in a castle- Living in a village- Inca cities- Aztec life- Italian ideas- Exploring the world- Tudor England- Ming China- Russian rulers- Living in Japan- Living in America- Mogul India- Dutch traders- Fren

Build new cars in the factory, put speedy trains on the tracks and stick enormous planes on the runway in this exciting book. There are all sorts of vehicles to spot and talk about on every page. With over 450 stickers to add to the charmingly illustrated scenes.

This beautifully illustrated flap book transports the reader back in time to the amazing world of the dinosaurs. From fearsome meat-eaters to giant herbivores, readers can lift the different flaps to discover the very different world these big beasts lived in. Discover the strange, feathery dinosaurs who lived in deserts, what a T.Rex had for lunch, the massive reptiles who soared in the sky and swam in the sea, before finding out why dinosaurs no longer live with us. Or do they...?

Ancient Greek classic about the amazing adventures of Odysseus, in graphic novel form.Greek warrior Odysseus is desperate to make his way home to the island of Ithaca. But giants, sirens and many-headed serpents are just some of the obstacles that stand in his way. Join him on his amazing adventures in this dynamic graphic novel.

From the bestselling author of This Book Kills comes a deadly new YA thriller of murder, mystery and mind-blowing twists. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus.When the most popular girl at Myra's new school is found frozen to death in a walk-in chiller, wannabe journalist Myra is sure of two things:1. Scarlett was murdered.2. One of Scarlett's friends is to blame.So she infiltrates the popular clique's world of envy and backstabbing to prove it. But then a strange boy holds her up at gunpoint in the woods, claiming he's killed the killer. Who is he, who did he kill...and who will die next?Praise for Ravena Guron:"For fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M McManus." The Observer"A treat for crime fiction fans." Sunday Express"A crisp, Christie-esque detective story told in lively multiple voices, perfect for Holly Jackson fans." The Guardian

Dive in and discover the incredible animals that live in our oceans. Meet dazzling fish on a coral reef; enormous whales in the open ocean; creepy creatures in the dark depths and many more! Add over 420 stickers to the lively scenes. Perfect screen-free entertainment for long journeys and rainy days.A bumper collection of three First Sticker books: Oceans, Sharks and Rays, and Coral Reef.

This delightfully illustrated sound book features five songs for little children to join in with. It includes some of the best-loved nursery rhymes and songs, such as "If You're Happy and You Know it", "Mary Had a Little Lamb", and "Hey Diddle Diddle", all sung in a beautiful, gentle voice - perfect for children to sing along with.

Solve the puzzles to find the gold in this thrilling and funny interactive dragon-riding adventure from the bestselling author-illustrator of Grumpfort, packed with epic illustrations!You are invited to compete in the Wingrider Trials on Dragonflare Island!Do you have what it takes to become a dragon rider, solve the puzzles and find the treasure? Flynn definitely doesn't. So, when a dragon kidnaps him to be her partner in the trials, things get complicated.Now they're stuck in a labyrinth full of hungry monsters, impossible obstacle courses, and backstabbing competitors. To win, they'll need brains, bravery and - worst of all - teamwork.But the trials are hiding a deadly secret, and if Flynn and his dragon don't win, the whole island could be doomed..."Full of heroes and heart, Jamie Hammond packs adventure into every sentence." - Emma Swan, author of Cruise Ship Kid"A stone cold five stars and recommended to ages 7 and up!" - Ramzee, author of The Cheat Book"Filled with adventure, he

Get ready to return to the poop-covered planet Plopalot in the second hilarious adventure of Puzzle Slug, the least likely hero in the galaxy. The dastardly Dr Nox is back - and this time he's brought an army (and a not-so-secret weapon). He'll do whatever it takes to get his claws on Plopalot's poop diamonds. Can you help Puzzle Slug in his quest to save his friends and their beloved planet once again?With lovable characters, fun puzzles to solve and, of course, the occasional bottom-blast, this laugh-out-loud comic book is a riotous return to the weird but wonderful world of Puzzle Slug.

Children are invited to cut out shapes from the cutting pages and glue them onto the illustrated scenes. The large, simple shapes to cut around are perfect for little hands to follow and provide a fun way to practise scissor skills. From animals in the farmyard to tractors and combine harvesters in the fields, there are all sorts of wonderful farm scenes to create in this imaginative book. There are also lots of things to talk about on each page to improve vocabulary.

Take care of a sweet fluffy lamb in this adorable touch-and-feel book.Stroke the little lamb's velvet nose better after it sniffs a prickly plant, pat its woolly head and rub its soft ears. Babies and toddlers will love being able to make it all better after this gorgeous animal character has everyday mishaps. A snuggly, cosy book to encourage empathy and kindness in little children.Discover more books in the There There Little... series:- There There Little Puppy- There There Little Bear- There There Little Kitten- There There Little Reindeer- There There Little Bunny

What makes bees dance? How do moths and other nocturnal bugs find their way at night? Which tiny bugs can build nests taller than a person? Just how big is the world's biggest butterfly? Lift the flaps to find out the answers and many more bug facts in this fascinating introduction to the world of insects.Chapters in this book include:- Buzzy bees- Butterflies...- Watery bugs- In the undergrowth...- As it gets dark...- Bug homes- Bug facts- Please help the bugs!

Children will love using the stickers to decorate eggs and bonnets, ready for the Easter parade, and sticking on sweet treats and hidden eggs in scenes of celebration. With over 150 stickers.- Encourages creativity as children can choose where to place the stickers in each scene.- Features child characters enjoying Easter preparations.