Alien Books

Six months have passed since the reappearance of the starship Phoenix - the same ship which brought humans to the world of alien atevi nearly two hundred years ago, leaving a small and vulnerable colo

The twelfth volume of the annual anthology is packed with nineteen entertaining stories. From a cautionary tale about the difficulties of loving a space alien to a new twist on a young Southerner's s

A searing and magnificent picture of Australia at the moment of its foundation, with early settlers staking out their small patch of land and terrified by the harsh and alien continent. Focussing on t

As the Stone Age slowly gives??way to the age of Bronze, a proud warrior clan faces the challenge of a new life in an alien land.??Led by the great chieftain Fomor, once called the Wolf of the Western

A young man wanting to explore past-life regression discovers this is his first lifetime on Earth. All his other existences were on alien worlds and in other dimensions. As this unique case is explore

The ten stories in Veils take place in present-day Iran or in the United States where Iranian immigrants face alien ways. Teheran’s ancient Ghanat Abad Avenue, with its labyrinth of narrow streets and

Humanity?s first contact with alien life is no less than a nightmare, as the Ahimsa take control of Earth and force humanity to do their bidding. Soon Earth?s most skilled strike force, composed of Ru

A small girl runs away from her domineering older sister, only to discover how much she is needed and loved. ?A heartwarming picture book for small girls.? ?BL.Children's Books of the Year 1966 (CSA)

In this comical adventure, Buzz and Bingo find themselves in Outer Space trying to help a lost alien, XY5, find his parents. Along the way they meet a number of glittering constellations in the starry

Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery o

Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery o

Bill Martin Jr. is the beloved author whose books have sold more than 12 million copies, including the classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Chicka Chicka, Boom Boom; and Polar Bear, Pola

Oxford Reading Tree: Story Sparks: Level 7 (Age 6½ - 7)Olivia is travelling through space when she sees something amazing from the spaceship's window. It is Astron, an alien who has been separated fro

如果有一天，一艘載滿搞怪外星科學家的太空船降落地球，而他們最感興趣的……居然是「恐龍」？！由英國廣播電視學會（BAFTA）得獎編劇、知名動畫《海綿寶寶》遊戲編劇 Myles McLeod 親自執筆，聯合頂級視覺科普大廠 DK 出版社，聯手打造出這本結合「瘋狂幽默 X 嚴謹科學 X 圖像小說」的太空級恐龍指南！Hop aboard a spaceship and join a quirky crew of alien scientists as they visit and study the most fascinating place in the Universe – Planet Earth!And what could make Earth even more exciting to our intergalactic explorers? Dinosaurs, of course! Hit the time-travel button on the spaceship's control panel and step back to the Mesozoic Era, meeting all of your favourite prehistoric creatures. What did the Earth look like 240 million years ago? Who would win in a race between Compsognathus and Allosaurus? And which dinosaur had armour over its eyelids? Alongside these fascinating facts, our alien tour guides are cracking jokes and performing poetry, covering all things prehistoric on our planet.Offering a unique blend of humour, education, and adventure, this is not just another a guide book – it’s an extraterrestrial experience!

Get ready for double the cozy coloring fun with two Coco Wyo colorings books in 1! This collection makes a perfect gift for coloring lovers of all ages and fans of Coco Wyo's corner series! Your coloring session just got twice as fun in this collection of two Coco Wyo favorites, Cozy Corner and Comfy Corner! This bindup is filled to the brim with coloring pages just waiting for you to make them your own. Grab your colors and snuggle into a cozy and comfy world of relaxing corners! This 2-in-1 has a relaxing corner for all ages of coloring lovers! The coloring books included are: Cozy Corner and Comfy Corner This book includes: - 90 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativity- Large, bold designs that are easy to color- Convenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhere- Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life

Saving the city one rainbow at a time! This action-packed, laugh-out-loud graphic novel series stars the cutest and toughest superhero around, Super Unicorn Princess! There's always danger afoot in Horizon City, but stopping bad guys is all in a day's work for the girl in the frilly pink dress, Super Unicorn Princess! Especially when the bad guy is her archnemesis, the dastardly Leona Linus. Join S.U.P. (and friends!) for three TV-episode-style stories as she faces a giant ice-cream monster, an ancient undead mummy, and a mutant alien slug. Will she come to the rescue in time before the city is completely destroyed?

WINNER OF THE INCLUSIVE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AWARD!A reassuring picture book celebration of individuality and heritage told with heart, emotion and evocative illustrations, for every child battling with their self-esteem or anxiety about wearing cultural dress."Beautiful . . . Reflects the reality of many young people who may feel unsure of traditional clothing and how it might be perceived by others."Inclusive Books for ChildrenCelebrate each other's unique identity and build tolerance, empathy and understanding of everybody's background in this authentic and sensitively told story from Sophia Payne and the 2023 Diverse Book Award-winning illustrator Ruchi Mhasane.Ameena can’t wait for her aunty’s wedding. She is wearing a brand-new salwar kameez – the layers of floaty fabric filled with pretty patterns make her feel like a princess. But when someone comments on her “pyjamas”, she loses all confidence, fearing that her friends might not accept her traditional clothing. Through courage,

The charming and heartwarming cozy fantasy for fans of books about books new for 2026‘A tender story about grief and a wonderful love letter to bookstores and booksellers. This book will touch your heart!’ Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop‘Enchanting and comforting all at once, this is a hug of a book ’ Jamie Pacton, author of Homegrown Magic*******************There’s magic in a book …Max always felt too ordinary for the magical village of Lampton. No place more so than her mum’s bookshop, where the recommendations are more than just a matter of taste – they’re magic.When Max’s mum dies suddenly, she leaves her daughter Lamplight Books and makes one last wish: that Max would spend a year working in the bookshop before she sells it.Max has no desire to uproot her busy life in the city to return to a place that always made her feel inadequate, but she can’t ignore her mum’s last request. So she decides on a trial run of two weeks – if she can’t even las

Explore the big outdoors in these action-packed animal board books with sliders on every page.This series of board books will inspire a love of nature in even the littlest of animal lovers. With vibrant artwork printed on white board, robust easy-to-use mechanisms for tiny hands and a rhyming text with friendly animal facts, these are the perfect books to captivate curious little explorers time and time again.In this first minibeasts book, there are earthworms tunnelling underground, spiders spinning webs, butterflies flitting around and many more bugs to discover and bring to life with the moving parts.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.Other titles in the series include:*Countryside*Seaside*Woods*Farm*River*Snow*Jungle*Safari*Birds

Oh no, your dragon is breathing bubbles instead of fire! It must need feeding. But what do dragons eat? Turn the wheel to find out.In this giggle-inducing novelty book, young readers will love being in control.Will your dragon like ice cream? Birthday cake? Hot chocolate? Each time you turn the wheel a different food will appear on the page, and the dragon's reaction will change. Make sure you feed your dragon well, and see if it can breathe fire at the end! A novelty book that's so much fun it will rival screen time.- An embedded easy-to-turn wheel on each spread for lots of interactive fun- Lots of play value to encourage a love of books

"I hugely admire the wit and beauty and flair of everything Atinuke does." Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesSelected as a BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 by: The Wall Street Journal; Publishers Weekly; Kirkus Reviews; Books for Keeps; ALSC Notable Children's Books; Centre for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature. "Has the feel of an instant classic." Books for Keeps, Books of the Year 2024"A truly magical sense of place." Lancaster Guardian"There's a classic feel to these cheerful, charming, beautifully illustrated seasonal stories." Inclusive Books for Children"What a truly fabulous partnership. This is a lovely, lovely story.Beautiful art. The perfect bedtime read and birthday gift." Nicola DaviesFrom two award-winning children's book makers comes a charming collection of four stories for newly independent readers that celebrate a spirited little girl living in the heart of the wild countryside with family and friends. Beti lives in a little round ho

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.

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Spring is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree.The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words.Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In spring, the tree's leaves are budding, rain falls from the sky, a sweet treat is a cookie and the perfect hat is a yellow one that keeps you dry. Now I See Spring celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year.Collect them all:Now I See SummerNow I See AutumnNow I See Winter

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Summer is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree.The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words.Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In summer, the tree has full green leaves, the sky is bright blue, a sweet treat is ice cream and the perfect hat shades you from the sun. Now I See Summer celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year.Collect them all:Now I See SpringNow I See AutumnNow I See Winter

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Autumn is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree.The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words.Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In autumn, the tree sheds its russet leaves, the sky turns pink and gold, a sweet treat is a caramel apple and the perfect hat is plaid with flaps to cover your ears. Now I See Autumn celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year.Collect them all:Now I See SpringNow I See SummerNow I See Winter

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Winter is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree.The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words.Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In winter, the tree is bare, snow falls from the sky, a sweet treat is a candy cane and the perfect hat is one that keeps you warm. Now I See Winter celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year.Collect them all:Now I See SpringNow I See SummerNow I See Autumn

Discover 11 toast toppings from around the world in this delightful toast-shaped board book.What do you put on your toast? Beans? Egg? Cheese? Anything goes, just don’t burn it! This fun, sturdy, toast-shaped board book is a playful introduction to the things we eat.Filled with bright, beautiful illustrations and the perfect size for little hands, Toast is a wonderful companion to weaning or for young chefs exploring new flavours.Yu Akinaga’s gorgeous pictures, created from paper cuts, introduce 11 international toast toppings and the characters that choose them. The mice family choose ooey-gooey cheese, but the alien prefers avocado, all creamy and green. There’s even a cheeky bite taken out of the final slice! Who did that?!With its novelty shape, fun illustrations, simple language and tasty toppings, Toast is a delicious treat for any baby or toddler.

There are three things you need to know about MEGALOMANIACS! They are TERRORS from outer space!There are LOADS of them!They are TINY!Bobbletown is under attack - from the cutest, silliest and zaniest alien invasion EVER! The super-powered Megalomaniacs have crash-landed, and they're going to do their very best to take over planet Earth! That is, if they don't get in each other's way first . . .Jam-packed with Jamie Smart's unique exuberant humour and artwork, Megalomaniacs is the newest extravaganza in children's comics! You've never read ANYTHING like this before!

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Publishers Weekly, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, School Library JournalIn this poignant mixed voice, mixed form collection of interconnected prose, poems and stories, teen characters, their families, and their communities grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst fear and loss, these New York City teens prevail with love, resilience and hope. From the award-winning author of Chlorine Sky and Vinyl Moon. Grief, pain, hope, and love collide in this short story collection. In New York City, teens, their families, and their communities feel the brunt of theCOVID-19 pandemic. Amidst the fear and loss, these teens and the adults around them persevere with love and hope while living in difficult circumstances: Malachi writes an Armageddon short story inspired by his pandemic reality.Tariq helps their ailing grandmother survive during quarantine.Zamira struggles with depression and loneliness after losing her parents.Mohamed tries to help

Be a puzzle master! Forty-five challenging games designed for kids aged 6 and up are included in this interactive plant-themed book. Fold and unfold flaps to arrange the houseplants, move play pieces around to plant vegetables, slide tabs to find the earthworms that have been digging underground--and more! - Features 45 challenging puzzles - Includes QR code for puzzle solutions - Interactive elements add an extra layer of fun - Helps develop problem-solving and creative-thinking skills Plant Pandemonium! is perfect for puzzle fans aged 6 and up. - Fun game and activity books - Books for children aged 6 and up - Books for elementary school children

In Sleepy Creek Library, living and breathing stories have to be retrieved from the Land of Books. But when Arun asks for a book so adventurous no one has ever been able to catch it, Rida's Grandad, the librarian, says he can't help. Can Rida secretly journey to the Land of Books and find the story herself?Journey into The Land of Books in this action-packed adventure!We all know that librarians are superheroes, but does anyone know what they really do when the library lights go out and the readers have gone home? In Sleepy Creek Library, living and breathing stories have to be retrieved from the Land of Books.Rida loves helping her grandad in the Sleepy Creek Library. She makes a list of all the readers' requests and passes it to Grandad to retrieve them. But when Arun asks for a book so adventurous no one has ever been able to catch it, Grandad says he can't help. Can Rida secretly journey to the Land of Books and find the story herself?This action-packed adventure is perfect for ins

'This series is irresistible' LEE CHILD ‘An immersive, intelligent delight' LUCY FOLEY 'The Jake Jackson books get better and better' ELLY GRIFFITHS ‘Highly recommend’ KARIN SLAUGHTER 'A pleasure' BERNARD CORNWELL

In this four-story collection best friends Kirsty and Rachel must help the fairies protect friendships everywhere!Join best friends Rachel and Kirsty on four magical adventures with the Friendship Fairies!This bumper story collection contains Esther the Kindness Fairy, Mary the Sharing Fairy, Mimi the Laughter Fairy and Clare the Caring Fairy.The girls must help the fairies find their magical objects before friendships everywhere are ruined. Can Rachel and Kirsty work together to show how powerful true friendship can be?Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comDo YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic and collect all the books in the range.

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts.

Use the picture magnets to fill the charming scenes around Apple Tree Farm.Join Poppy and Sam for a day at Apple Tree Farm in this delightful magnet book. From collecting the freshly laid eggs in the morning to taking the animals back to the barn at night, children will love choosing the magnets to finish the charming scenes.- Contains 10 magnets to place in different scenes- Engaging, interactive, shared storytelling experience- Discover more Farmyard Tales Poppy and Sam books, from activity and cookery books, to story collections and stickers

Discover the secrets of your SUPER SKELETON with award-winning writer Dr Roopa Farooki.What do humans have in common with fish, snakes and birds? We all have a SKELETON: the collection of bones which gives our body its shape. With words by Internal Medicine doctor and writer of the acclaimed memoir Everything Is True, Roopa Farooki, and bright, bold, pictures by award-winning artist Viola Wang, this is a lively and charming look at what bones are made of, all the different jobs they do, what happens when one breaks and how children can keep their bones strong and healthy as they grow.Don't miss the other books in the series ... The Brilliant Brain and The Glorious Gut!

Agatha Christie is the author of over 80 books and the world's longest running play. This Very Short Introduction will explore this extraordinary success by considering the curious alchemy of her stra

Alien Grimstink has travelled ninety thousand light years to annihilate all life on Earth. 13-year-old Layla Tenby has travelled half a mile to deliver leaflets for affordable fence panels. But, when they swap places, Grimstink finds himself battling traffic wardens and the Subway sandwich ordering system, while Layla is zapped to a strange planet and left fighting for the future of the galaxy whether she wants to or not (spoiler: she does not want to). Is Reece, Layla’s annoying younger brother, key to the galaxy’s survival, or will his friendship with new bestie Grimstink lead them all to impending doom?From black holes to shopping precincts; from mining satellites to old people’s homes; from quantum spaceships to the middle aisle of Aldi. Is this the end of all life on planet Earth… …or the beginning of a beautiful friendship?

Two books in one for readers aged 5+ in the super funny Narwhal and Jelly graphic novel series – new for 2025!This paperback bind-up of the first two Narwhal and Jelly titles (Unicorn of the Sea! and Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt) is full to the brim with personality, hilarity and most importantly, waffles."The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain UnderpantsA double helping of New York Times bestselling Narwhal and Jelly! Join the underwater duo in this two-book graphic novel bind-up of their first two adventures, with extras like drawing guides, a superhero name generator and a pod pledge!*Full of illustrations and with low levels of text – perfect for readers moving on from picture books and building reading confidence.*How to draw activities to inspire creativity*Short stories broken up with jokes, facts and fun stuff to doA podtastic offering for new and old fans alike! Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsen

Celebrate twenty years of Charlie Cook's Favourite Book with this special anniversary edition of the story, featuring bonus extra material.This 20th birthday edition of Charlie Cook's Favourite Book has a shiny foil cover and includes fun bonus material – a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler fans!Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . .From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure! This edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as a letter from the author, early sketches from the illustrator, a fun craft activity and The World Inside a Book song.Celebrate the joy of books with the entertaining Charlie Cook's Favourite Book 20th Anniversary Edition – eleven brilliant books in one! A glorious, playful celebration of the joy of books