Enter the magical and exotic world of the Indian goddesses…Three contemporary stories inspired by Hindu tales Shanta and the Goddess Kali: Shanta is chosen to dance for the gods at the temple by the s
Full of fun, What's the time, Maisy? is a colourful, interactive introduction to telling the time with everyone's favourite character.Each page of this colourful large-format board book has a die-cut
In a genius collaboration, acclaimed authors Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee – energized by the art of Tony Fucile – introduce two outrageously funny little girlsMeet Bink and Gollie: two precocious
Alex Rider's eighth adventure and the most action-packed yet...Targeted by a hitman and under threat of his past being exposed by the media, Alex reluctantly turns to MI6. But their help doesn't come
On a dark, cold, stormy night, no one wants to sleep alone. Will there be enough room in Mum and Dad's bed for Evie, Ivy and brother Mo? 'Creak', says the bed as they jump in one by one. But what abou
A celebration of cuddling for toddlers by two of Australia's most acclaimed picture-book makers.When the sun slips in and you wake up, what time is it? Time to take a stroll to the monsters' cave. Whe
Roll up! Roll up! Come to the circus and follow the number trail to help Miko the mouse find the magic number!By choosing a number and turning the wheel, children learn to do simple addition and subtr
If you’re feeling feline-friendly, this may be just the novelty book for you.When did you last play with cats … inside a book?! The cats in this book want to have fun, and by turning the pages and fli
A 'how-to' manual for a baby suitable for young children about to become a brother or sister for the first time. It provides tips and lists, for teaching a baby everything they need to know.
Toot-toot! Climb on board everyone as we take a lovely journey on Maisy's very own special train!This attractive, shaped Maisy board book provides the perfect introduction to the theme of transport; i
A moving tale of secrets and survival bound together by the power of music, from a master storyteller.When Lesley is sent to Venice to interview world-renowned violinist Paulo Levi on his fiftieth bir
After Luke Watson transforms into a werewolf for the third time, he and his parents are moved by the Government Housing of Unusual Lifeforms (G.H.O.U.L.) to Scream Street – a community of vampires, zo
A heartwarming tale with an important ecological message about respecting an animal's natural habitat.Grandad and Jess are walking together in the woods when they see a squirrel pass by. Jess wants to
John and his horse each make a new friend when they travel to a new place.John and his family are always on the move: they live in a trailer that is drawn by their cob, Pie, and they never stay in one
An atmospheric exploration of childhood worries and how to overcome them, by the 2000 Hans Christian Andersen Medal Winner.Billy is a bit of a worrier. He worries about hats and shoes. He worries abou
A moving tale of secrets and survival bound together by the power of music, from a master storyteller.When Lesley is sent to Venice to interview world-renowned violinist Paulo Levi on his fiftieth bir
Help look for Maisy the mouse, every toddler's best friend, in this colourful lift-the-flap board book!Play hide and seek with Maisy by lifting the flaps to see where is hiding. Stimulating, bold art
Join Jimmy and Patchy Pat on a fun day out in Sherwood Forest.This weekend it's Jimmy's turn to take Patchy Pat, the class doll made by his teacher, home with him. Jimmy and his family take Patchy on
A moving story about unity and inspiration in the face of destruction, by the 2003–2005 Children's Laureate.Tomas hates school, hates books and hates stories. Forced to visit the library, he stops to
One winter morning, while the moon is still up, Mrs Bear and Sam bake cakes for all their friends on Plum Street. And who do you think takes the cakes up to each doorstep ... all by himself? Parents a
A lively and engaging Starters title for beginner readers illustrated by acclaimed picture book artist Polly Dunbar, with a friendly text and stylish two-colour illustrations.
The Crankshaws have finally hit rock bottom. The family are stony broke, their belongings have been snaffled by the bailiffs and their house, The Mill, is about to be re-possessed. And although Dad's
It's nearly Cockenzie Rood Day and Prince Albion wants a grand celebration. But his plans are ruined when he is kidnapped by the terrifying zombie Fiddleduster Squint, who wants to get into the Five K
Strato Nyman couldn't be more of an odd-one-out. He's the only black kid in Hedgecombe-upon-Dray, he knows more about particle physics than his teacher, and he's constantly picked on by school bully L
Wild Boy has been covered in hair since birth; he's the missing link, a monster, a sideshow spectacle. Condemned to life in a travelling freakshow, excluded from society and abused by his master, he t
When Lady Mountjoy's diamond tiara goes missing, Polly, one of the maids, is accused of the theft. But Polly didn't do it. Discovered by the Baker Street Boys, out of a job and with nowhere to go, Pol
When her older sisters leave home, Doreen gets a room of her own - at last! But it's 1941, the cities are threatened by Nazi air raids and, to Doreen's dismay, Mum has decided to take in an evacuee. R
Before Arthur's father, Uther Pendragon, was murdered by Ulric, as a final act, Uther thrust his sword, Caliburn, into a rock. Only a man true of heart would be able to draw and wield the weapon once
Boy, did Blink get off on the wrong floor. All he wanted was to steal some breakfast for his empty belly, but instead he stumbled upon a fake kidnapping and a mobile phone dropped by an abducted CEO,
Revered as a national hero... married to the desirable Desmerelda... cherished by the media... soccer star, Otello, has it all. But a sensational club transfer sparks a media frenzy, and when he is wr
After their nan accidentally burns the family home down, twin brothers Patrick and Dominick move with their parents and baby sister to a small cottage by the sea. The family has spent many a happy sum
At last, Miranda is the life of the party: all she had to do was die. Elevated and adopted by none other than the reigning King of the Mantle of Dracul, Miranda goes from high school theater wannabe t
Tells the tale of Don Quixote, an elderly Spanish gentleman, who reads one too many chivalric romances, and decides to become a knight errant, accompanied by his faithful 'squire' Sancho Panza. He set
Offers an introduction to the Irish language for the very young that charts the journey of Little Owl who is just a bit lost. This title features colour illustrations that follow Little Owl on his que
This is a picture book version of this most romantic of plays, retold in clear prose with original dialogue and gloss notes by one of the most distinguished contemporary children's writers.
Something strange is happening in the Welsh mountains. It should be the middle of summer, but Snowdonia has been besieged by blizzards and ice storms. A company of Arctic-trained soldiers sent to inve
From Pytheas the Greek, who sailed to the Arctic Circle without a compass, to Neil Armstrong landing on the moon, this title features 14 extraordinary journeys by land, sea and air - each remarkable f
Each spring, animals migrate north to spend their summer in the snow-melt Arctic. In this season, the sun rarely sets and so millions of animals are drawn by the rich food sources and safe breeding gr
Contains mouthwatering dishes for every taste. Each recipe is accompanied by detailed notes and illustrations, and a colour photograph of the finished dish. With helpful tips on hygiene and healthy ea
