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Ever wondered what makes a book so special? They don’t light up, they don't make a sound – but they can take you anywhere! Perfect for little book-lovers and reluctant readers. Join one curious little boy on a magical journey of discovery with his whole family, as he finds out that books are secret doorways to adventure, bridges to new worlds and wings for your imagination. Whether it’s a trip to a library or a quiet moment at home, this vibrant story shows that the wonder of reading is for everyone.An adventurous and joyful picture book celebration of reading, from the Macmillan Prize-winning creator of The Truth About Old People. Perfect for new readers, The Truth About Books by Elina Ellis is a heartwarming story to treasure and to share.

A stunning contemporary real-life story from the brilliant author of Ella on the Outside, with beautiful illustrations by Miguel Bustos.Hattie's life is already complicated enough. She's about to start secondary school, her best friend is going off with someone else and her dad seems to have completely forgotten his promise to let her have a room of her own.So when her mum's goddaughter, Seren, arrives and gets special treatment, Hattie feels pushed out.Could it be that Hattie's family actually prefer Seren?Other excellent books by Cath Howe:Ella on the OutsideNot my FaultHow to Be MeThe InsidersMy Life on Fire

Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe?These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer. This book won't only give you basic answers, it really digs in to explain some seriously cool and mysterious ideas, from gravity to the origin of the universe to the problem of warping through spacetime.Find out what Astronomers and Cosmologists have discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head-scratching problems they're still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction.Chapters in this book include:- Space rocks- How light works- Studying stars- Black holes- Gravity- Is anybody out there?Exploring complex ideas in easy-to-digest chunks, with expert input from astronomer Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE, Astronomy for Beginners is perfect for space-obsessed children aged 10 and above.Discover more from Usborne's

NETFLIX TIE-IN EDITION, FEATURING A NEW ESSAY FROM THE AUTHOR**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEBBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICKOVER 60,000 5 STAR REVIEWSGOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST BOOKS OF 2022GLAMOUR BEST BOOKS OF 2022'Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut. . . . Memorable and tender.' - Washington Post'Full of heart and humour . . . I loved it.' Ruth Hogan'Will stay with you for a long time.' Anstey Harris'I defy you to put it down once you've started' Cynthia D'Aprix SweeneyAfter Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Ever since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago keeping busy has helped her cope. One night she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium who sees everything, but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors – until he forms a re

Celebrate the joy of books and reading with this twist on a favourite song, 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. This joyful follow-up to We're Going on a Pumpkin Hunt, We're Going on a Present Hunt and We're Going on an Egg Hunt is filled with cute characters and imaginative surprises!

Relax and unwind with this adorable colouring book, full of tiny furry friends!Penguin Books edition - updated with exclusive new drawings!Find comfort in the enchanting world of Cozy Friends, with 45 uplifting hand-drawn pages ready for you to colour in. In this book you’ll find familiar everyday activities, but with your brand new Cozy Friends – super cute animal characters!Cozy Friends has sweet and irresistible images for colouring fans, and also includes:45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativityLarge, bold designs that are easy to colourConvenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to lifeSuitable for children.

Streaming live on StewTube: Pizza and Taco!!! These foodie besties are on a mission to go viral! Will they get lots of likes for their awesome video? Find out in book #10 in the best-selling chapterbook graphic novel series! Pizza and Taco are "jelly" of their friends who have StewTube channels. But don't worry, these food besties always have a plan! All they need is some funny footage and a pet video is what most people are hungry for. Since neither of them has a pet, they borrow Biscuit the dog from the lady down the street--with some embarrassing results! This hilarious young graphic novel series--with chapters--will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for those who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels. Readers will be hungry to read all ten books in the series! Look for these and more!Coolest Club Ever!Draw Your Own Comic Activity Book!Go Viral!

Selected by the Telegraph as one of the best new children's books in January 2026."exuberantly charming" - The GuardianBodger, Billy and Betty are VERY good dogs. They like doing good deeds and are always on the lookout for ways to help people. Unfortunately, things don't always go to plan…From flying socks to runaway shopping, chaos follows them wherever they go. But when a little girl's kitten gets into trouble, the good deed dogs are determined to save the day.A heartwarming picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Chichester Clark, celebrating the power of kindness, friendship and never giving up.

Find your baby's face in this delightfully festive new title, the latest book in a lift-the-flap book series with a mirror on every page!One thing is for certain - babies love mirrors! This series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face in the five mirrors found inside. Each of the mirrors is hidden behind a large card flap, which is easy for even the littlest hands to grab and lift up. Will baby be behind little snowman, little elf, little Santa, little reindeer? Lift the flap to find out! Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic 'Finger Family' rhyme! Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Little Dog, Little Owl, Little Tiger, Little Lamb, Little Lion and Little Penguin.

本書延續 Puzzle Slug 系列一貫的荒謬幽默與互動精神，這一次，宇宙間竟然發生了離奇的「便便竊案」。面對混亂失序的星際局勢，Puzzle Slug 再度被推上前線，必須在讀者的協助下，一邊推理、一邊解謎，才能找出真相。故事以漫畫形式呈現，節奏明快，笑點自然，謎題設計穿插其中，讓閱讀不只是翻頁，而是實際參與情節推進。角色個性鮮明，情境誇張卻不失童趣，是一部能讓孩子邊笑邊動腦的圖像小說。漫畫結合解謎，閱讀參與感高幽默無厘頭，孩子容易投入適合喜歡挑戰與搞笑故事的讀者A hilarious comic book introducing Puzzle Slug, who needs your brain power to help him solve puzzles and save his planet!Introducing the least likely hero in the galaxy... PUZZLE SLUG!The poop-covered planet of Plopalot is under threat from the evil alien Dr Nox! Get ready to help Puzzle Slug save his planet.Solve every puzzle in this laugh-out-loud comic book to help save Plopalot's famous poop diamonds, and its slugs!Full of riotous comedy, lovable characters and the occasional bottom-blast, this first instalment of Puzzle Slug's adventures will leave you eager to return to the world of Plopalot!Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey, InvestiGators and Dog Man!Inside this funny comic-book puzzle book you'll discover:- Fun problem-solving puzzles- Hilariou

A cute and spooky Halloween adventure, with felt flaps to lift and a surprise mirror ending.An adorably spooky animal book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending - perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers at Halloween!Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the spookiest little person ever - will it be cat going trick-or-treating, or mouse in the pumpkin patch? They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who's Spooky? is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very spooky little person.Look out for more soft flaps books: Who's Sleepy?, Who's Happy?, Who's Cute? and Who's Amazing?

A special interactive installment of InvestiGators, a bestselling early reader series about a super spy alligator duo that has sold more than 3 million books! Special agents Mango and Brash are back again, and this time they'll be asking their readers for help in cracking the case! The gators have been given a brand new add-on for their V.E.S.T.s to help with gathering evidence and making sense of clues - the G.R.I.D. (Gator Reasoning, Inquiry, Deduction) - and with that powerful tool in hand, kids can follow along as they solve six brand-new mysteries! Featuring plenty of familiar faces from investigations past, as well as a few brand new suspects, Mango and Brash and YOU (the reader) will get to the bottom of cases big and small!

The cutest mice in school are back! Join Tuck and Tina on a brand new adventure from bestselling duo Jess Brallier and Jack Keely.Meet Tina and Tuck - two unlikely friends ready for adventure! A fun, full-colour series for 6+ children, ideal for readers moving from picture books to chapter stories.Strange bumps! Spooky Shadows! Odd noises! No wonder Tina and Tuck think that Boone School is haunted!But when the two mice spot burglars prowling in the school corridors, they wonder if maybe the school “ghost” might not be so bad after all. And that perhaps the Boone School spook can even help them scare off the crooks . . .?Praise for the Tuck and Tina series:'Heartwarming and hilarious!' Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Learn all about ladybirds in this new Maisy's Planet book, with a fun open-out finale!Join Maisy as she gets to know lovely ladybirds! This cheerful board book introduces little ones to everyone's favourite insect and gives practical ideas about what you can do to help the ladybirds in your garden or local park. Open out the final scene to go ladybird-spotting with Maisy and friends! Maisy's Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun, final open-out spread.Love our planet with Maisy!

Learn all about fantastic frogs in this new Maisy’s Planet book, with a fun open-out finale!Hop along with Maisy as she finds out about fantastic frogs (and terrific toads too)! Discover their incredible life cycles and how they change from tiny tadpoles to fully grown frogs. Learn what they need, the places they live and the amazing sounds they make (ribbit, ribbit!). Open out the final scene to go pond dipping with Maisy!Maisy’s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months.Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out spread. Love our planet with Maisy!

Zombie都來過了，還能更糟嗎？當然可以！Justin Chase這回要面對的是——外星人大軍入侵地球！？而拯救世界的任務，竟然落在連伏地挺身都做不到的他身上！《最糟的一週》第七集《星期日》是系列最爆笑、最災難、最高潮的完結篇，等你一起見證災難中的英雄誕生！Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm.Just when Justin thought nothing could top the diabolical disasters and harrowing humiliations of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Zombie Apocalypse, anyone?!) along comes ... Sunday! It’s categorically the worst! There’s a catastrophic alien invasion and the fate of the entire planet rests solely on Justin’s shoulders. (And he can’t even do one push up!) Brace yourself for the cataclysmic conclusion to the global hit series.

Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, an interactive hide-and-seek book with tabs to push and pull, eye-catching neon details, a surprise mirror ending and an adorable animal character, Dot!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, and with distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Is Dot in the Tree? is perfect for toddlers.Little children will love sliding the easy-to-use tabs to discover where Dot is hiding, and then finding themselves in the mirror at the end.Look out for Is Dot in the House?

A cute dinosaur book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending - perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye,Who's Funny?is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very funny little person.Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the funniest little person ever - will it be one of four favourite dinosaurs? They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap!

外星狗能拯救地球嗎？當沉默寡言的男孩普雷茲遇見自稱「史普尼克」的吵鬧小狗時，一場離奇冒險就此展開。原來地球即將被摧毀，除非普雷茲能列出十件讓這個星球值得保留的事物。這是一部結合幽默與情感的成長故事，讓人重新發現生活中平凡而珍貴的美好。由英國桂冠兒童作家法蘭克・科崔爾-博伊斯創作，輕鬆中帶著溫暖。Shortlisted for the 2017 Carnegie Medal, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by the award-winning UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Frank Cottrell-Boyce is an funny out-of-this-world adventure. Perfect for children aged 8+ and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.'Full of heart and emotion that might just bring a tear to your eye' - Tom Fletcher, author of The CreakersCan a dog from outer space save the world?When Prez meets Sputnik – a small, loud alien – he's shocked to hear that the world is about to be destroyed. Unless Prez can show Sputnik ten things worth seeing or doing on Earth . . .But Prez's list of amazing things is not quite the same as Sputnik's – will it be enough to save the planet?'A wonderful and exciting story about friendship and appreciating what you have' - Independent

A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count all your favourite zoo animals in this fun twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Old Macdonald had a Farm. Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to bring Old Macdonald's noisy zoo to life! A counting book like no other, the irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Old Macdonald had a Zoo the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting. Packed full of favourite wild animals, Old Macdonald had a Zoo has richly detailed scenes with heaps of detail to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for more Slide and Count books: Five Little Ducks, Old Macdonald had a Farm and Five Little Trains.

The next blockbuster from the bestselling publishing program--now with over five million books in print!Amy and her brother Marc used to be best friends. But after Marc left home to become an adventurer, Amy has missed her daredevil brother. Meanwhile, Amy has settled into a quiet life, mining close to home. All that changes when Amy receives news that Marc has been trapped in a mysterious haunted mansion. Determined to save her brother, Amy must embark on an epic adventure into a scary house of traps and horrors--with only her brave cat Tuna by her side.

Learn to read and write first words with these wipe-clean flash cards and pen.Creative play is an important part of a child's development, so give them a head start with the help ofArty Mouseand his colourful friends.Includes40 double-sided wipe-clean flash cardsand a wipe-clean pen with sponge eraserBuilds reading, writing and drawingconfidenceDevelopshand-eye coordinationandfine motor skillsEncourages parent-childsharingSupportsUK National CurriculumPraise for Arty Mouse Series:'Top 15 activity books for kids'-The IndependentWinner atRight Start Toy Awards,2017

A colourful London activity book for children aged 3 to 5. The perfect book to keep little tourists busy, with simple search and find scenes, and over 400 stickers!Discover the sights of London withMy First London Search and Find Sticker Book, as you hunt for dinosaur bones at the Natural History Museum, spot the difference at Buckingham Palace and much more . . . With a handy carry handle, fun artwork by Marion Billet and lots of stickers to add to every page.Look out for more books in Campbell's London range, includingThe London Noisy Book, There are 101 Things to Find in LondonandPoppy the Pigeon's London Home.

The perfect Pip and Posy story to read on a rainy day!Based on the award-winning TV show, this picture book follows the playful games of two best friends who can’t wait to go puddle jumping. But wait – Posy’s old boots are too small, so she’s got new ones. But Pip is worried that the friends won’t be Puddle Twins any more because their boots won’t match!This heartwarming story is all about learning to listen to one another and make compromises with your friends. The TV show centres around Pip and Posy’s wonderful world of play, and is based on the bestselling books by Axel Scheffler.Look out for more stories to enjoy:The Bug HotelSnow CoachesFrankie’s Fine MonsterSummer GamesThe Christmas Snowman

A stunning hide-and-seek book with eight sliding mechanisms and a surprise mirror ending!Find out where Dot is hiding in this interactive hide-and-seek book with tabs to push and pull, eye-catching neon details and a surprise mirror ending!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, and with distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Is Dot in the House? is perfect for toddlers.Little children will love sliding the easy-to-use tabs to discover where Dot is hiding, and then finding themselves in the mirror at the end.Look out for Is Dot in the Tree?

You won't believe your eyes! Laugh in surprise when you find out which animals are hiding behind the flaps... Can you guess?Who’s that crunching a juicy carrot? Is it Rabbit? No! It’s Parrot.A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book with big flaps to lift and a mirror ending. With a rhythmic, rhyming text from beloved storyteller Smriti Halls and deliciously vibrant artwork from internationally-renowned artist Marta Altés, nothing is quite what is seems in these bright, bold books full of surprises. With funny animals cleverly disguised on each spread, the littlest of readers will love the reveal each lift-the-flap holds. At the end there's a mirror to find out who else likes playing. Yes, it's you!

You won't believe your eyes! Laugh in surprise when you find out which animals are hiding behind the flaps... Can you guess?Who’s that hiding behind the chair? Is it Monkey? No! It’s Bear.A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book with big flaps to lift and a mirror ending. With a rhythmic, rhyming text from beloved storyteller Smriti Halls and deliciously vibrant artwork from internationally-renowned artist Marta Altés, nothing is quite what is seems in these bright, bold books full of surprises. With funny animals cleverly disguised on each spread, the littlest of readers will love the reveal each lift-the-flap holds. At the end there's a mirror to find out who else likes playing. Yes, it's you!

Celebrate Eid with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this lift-the-flap board book!Perfect for sharing with little ones while introducing them to Eid.Discover more interactive board books with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 AnimalsThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Time to Eat! Magnet BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Lift-and-Learn FarmA Day at School with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Relax and unwind with this adorable colouring book, perfect for curling up with and getting cosy!Penguin Books edition - updated with exclusive new drawings!Step into the calm and comforting world of Girl Moments, with 45 unique illustrations to help you pause and take in the little joys – from a warm cup of tea in the morning to cosying up in bed with a book. Drift away into the soft, soothing vibes and rediscover the simple comforts that make every day a little brighter. Girl Moments has sweet and irresistible images for colouring fans, and also includes:45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativityLarge, bold designs that are easy to colourConvenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to lifeSuitable for children.

小女孩 Liddy 興奮得睡不著，因為明天全家要去飲茶。就在飢腸轆轆之際，空氣裡飄來點心香氣，引她踏入一座真正的「點心宮殿」。蒸籠裡滿是包子、燒賣、餃子與糕點，她卻一不小心跌進了餃子餡裡，被廚師包成一顆「莉蒂餃」——還成了皇后御膳的主菜！X. Fang 以柔潤的色彩與細膩筆觸，描繪童年記憶中熱鬧又溫暖的飲茶時光，讓食物、家庭與文化交織成一道奇想的夢。・榮獲 2023 年 Society of Illustrators「Dilys Evans Founder’s Award」・入選 Chicago Public Library、Brightly 年度最佳繪本・2024 BRAW Amazing Bookshelf 精選作品WINNER of the 2023 Society of Illustrators' Dilys Evans Founder's AwardOne of Chicago Public Library's Best Board & Picture Books of 2023One of Brightly's Best Picture Books of 2023Selected in the 2024 BRAW Amazing BookshelfLiddy is too excited to sleep!Tomorrow she’s going to the Dim Sum Palace with her family, so when a tempting smell wafts into her bedroom, she has no choice but to follow it… to a real palace!There are dumplings, baos, buns and more tasty treats than one girl can possibly eat. But before Liddy can take a bite, she slips and falls into a bowl of dumpling filling. The chefs are so busy making dim sum, they don’t notice they’ve prepared a most unusual dish

The Truly Terrible History of the Toilet is full of horrible facts about the loo. Read all about how the ancient Romans used sponges on sticks to wipe each other down, and who invented the first flushing toilet. This book is the bog standard guide to loos, flush with facts! fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage shows, magazines, games and the brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.

The Sunny Town bunnies are back for a third picture book adventure and it's a perfect Christmas gift! It's Christmas Eve in the North Pole and Santa's elves have fallen suspiciously unwell (just WHO gave them all those candy canes?), so it looks like Santa needs some help. Luckily, our gang of vehicle-loving bunnies are here to the rescue. Cue mischief at every turn – hopping in and out of chimneys, getting stuck in snow, stuffed in stockings and having the time of their lives on Santa's sleigh.It's a wild sleigh-ride of a Christmas adventure and it's SO MUCH FUN. Collect ALL the Sunny Town Bunnies books! Bunnies on the Bus Bunnies in a Boat

Have Pizza and Taco been naughty or nice? These foodie besties are getting ready for the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book!IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME....in a few months!!! But Pizza and Taco have decided it's never too early to make their Christmas wish lists and check them twice. Now all they need to do is make sure they’re super nice and well-behaved because Santa Slaw is always watching! Taco has no problem helping neighbors and doing his chores...but Pizza, on the other hand...! Will Pizza and Taco get all the presents they ask for?This hilarious young graphic novel—with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for readers who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels.Readers will be hungry to collect all eight books in the series! Here are a few titles to look out for:Who's the Best?Super-Awesome Comic!Too Cool for School (A Parents Magazine Best Book!)Dare

A fabulously festive animal book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending - perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers at Christmas. From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who's Jolly? is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very jolly little person. Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the jolliest little person ever - will it be tiny mouse seeing the first flakes of snow, or little polar bear on his sleigh? They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap! Look out for more soft flaps books: Who's Sleepy?, Who's Happy?, Who's Cute? and Who's Amazing?

《Luna Loves Christmas》是 Joseph Coelho 備受喜愛的 Luna Loves… 系列第四部作品，以細膩筆觸描繪分隔家庭在聖誕節的溫暖相聚。Luna 有時和媽媽過節，有時和爸爸，但今年他們決定一起參加社區的聖誕晚餐，為他人服務、分享喜悅。這本書以柔和圖像與溫暖文字，傳遞關於家庭、關懷與節慶意義的訊息。亮點：．描寫重組與分隔家庭的聖誕故事．以「付出」與「團聚」為主題，啟發善意．系列作延續溫馨畫風與共感敘事From award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the fourth book in the Luna Loves... series celebrates separated families at Christmas, and the power of giving to bring people together. Luna loves Christmas.Sometimes at Mum’s, sometimes at Dad’s, she gets two trees, two dinners, two advent calendars to open . . .but this Christmas, Luna’s family are doing something different. They’re volunteering, and Luna can’t wait for them to all be together at the community Christmas dinner!The perfect book to inspire kindness at Christmas, and celebrate alternative families, from award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho. Other books in the Luna Loves...series:Luna Loves Library DayLuna Loves ArtLuna Loves DanceLuna Loves Gardening Luna Loves Books board book

Learn all about water with Maisy in this new series celebrating our planet!Maisy is finding out about water – from what comes out of her tap, to rain, rivers and all the way to the sea! Why do we need water? Where does it come from? Join Maisy to find the answers to these questions and many more in this colourful board book. Open out the final scene to dive beneath the waves with Maisy!Maisy’s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out spread.Love our planet with Maisy!

A moving celebration of the power of books and reading from bestselling author and illustrator, Tom Percival, creator of Ruby's Worry.Mia feels alone; so alone that it's as if she lives on a small island, far out to sea. But then one day, Mia is given a book - the first she has ever been able to call her own. As Mia reads the book, bridges appear and her island fills with colour and life. And the more Mia reads, the stronger the bridges become, opening up a world of connection and hope... Because a book can take you anywhere... Celebrate the power of books and reading in this moving picture book by Tom Percival, author of Ruby's Worry and The Invisible, among many more.Also by Tom Percival and published by Simon & Schuster:The Sea SawThe InvisibleThe River

A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book – slide the buttons along the special track to count the little trains in this fun twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks. Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, this is a counting book like no other! Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to make Daddy Train's little trains follow him along the tracks and off on their adventures. The irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Five Little Trains the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.With richly detailed scenes that are packed full of details to spot and heaps of favourite vehicles, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth. Look out for more Slide and Count books: Old MacDonald had a Farm and Five Little Ducks.

A cute seaside book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending - perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers. From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who's Happy? is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very happy little person. Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the happiest little person ever - will it be baby bunny, small puppy or tiny kitten? They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap!Look out for more soft flaps books by Camilla Reid and Nila Aye: Who's Cute?, Who's Sleepy? and Who's Amazing?