Daisy Dawson is on holiday at the seaside for her fourth animal adventure.We’re so happy by the sea / Hearing the crabs go cracker-dee-dee / And hangin’ wiv our good friend Daisy D. The sky is blue, t
Eight spectacular full art posters selected by Martin Handford; comprising of a scene from each of the seven classic Where's Wally? books, plus one extra character poster of Wally and his friends. Dis
Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa. Amazing Africa.Anna Hibiscus has never been away from her home in Africa, surrounded by her parents and baby brothers, as well as all of her aunts and uncles and cousins
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
This classic story of logic and lunacy with its memorable characters and spirited heroine is illustrated with great warmth and humour by Helen Oxenbury in this beautiful award-winning edition.For over
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
Biggle Bear lives in a quiet corner of a busy, little town. He enjoys being by himself, playing jazz and collecting stamps. Then one day there's a knock at his door. It's the local football team - the
A magnificent tale of crackpot notions and sky-high courage – from David Almond, the master of magical realism, with illustrations by the award-winning Polly Dunbar.Paul believes that the moon is not
Journey into the East with Whitbread Award-winning Jamila Gavin in this historical adventure for junior readers.Twelve-year-old Filippo has never known his father – the jeweller who created the pricel
The third and thrilling mission in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series.Teenage superspy Alex Rider is enlisted by the national security services again - this time for a routine reconnaissance
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
Who is the greediest in the garden? Could it be the pretty butterfly? The noisy bumble-bee? Or is it the ladybird or the snail? This book tells who really has been eating all the leaves.
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.
A colourful, action-packed Victorian detective novel centred around the exploits of "agent" Mary Quinn.At a young age, Mary is rescued from the gallows by a woman masquerading as a prison warden. She
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
A fascinating diary account of the Second World War, as seen through the eyes of a young girl.Flossie is just nine years old when, in 1939, Britain declares war on Germany and her father leaves the fa
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
Hugely entertaining and informative – a unique art history lesson given by internationally acclaimed children’s book illustrator.Willy’s pictures look like great works of art, but not quite … for Will
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
A humorous picture book taking a sideways look at the chaos caused by new arrivals!Colin the dog is not happy. A newcomer has arrived: Gloria the cat. Gloria eats from Colin's bowl, takes up residence
A new edition of an outstanding picture book by one of the most popular of all contemporary author/illustrators.On Thursday morning at a quarter past ten, Joseph Kaye notices something odd about the k
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
Stunning new edition of the Kurt Maschler Award-winning story about the voyage of a small polystyrene boat.Down on the shore, by the edge of the sea, a little boy makes himself a little boat from an o
A sparkling soccer story about an eight-year-old superstar by one of the greatest children's authors.Herbie Bazooka may be small, fat and wear crummy old glasses, but he plays football like they do in
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
An spellbinding insight into storytelling from one of today's greatest writers.This collection by the 2003–2005 Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, contains short stories, essays and commentaries t
Siki is an orphan of the Black Mountain Apache. Her mother was killed by Mexicans three years ago and her father lost in an ambush the winter before that. When Siki witnesses the brutal murder of her
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
A beautifully illustrated picture book and music CD based on one of the most famous pieces of music for children.This magnificent project was inspired by Camille Saint-Saens's famous Carnival of the A
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
If one is a snail, and two is a person ...we must be counting by feet! Children will love this hilariously illustrated introduction to simple counting and multiplication with big feet and small - on p
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
Nine-year-old Roger is a miserable landlubber with a bad-tempered mother. When he is bagged by pirates to be a cabin boy, he finds himself aboard the Golden Behind with the smelliest, hairiest, scarie
What do you do when you’re little and lost and your legs feel all wobbly? Little One Step’s older siblings show him how, by putting one foot in front of the other, he can find his way home after all.
Katy lives alone with her dad by the sea and she likes it that way. Then, one day, the visitors come to stay, Mary and her son Sean. Now Katy has to share her house, her toys, her walks, her dad and s
