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Joining the bestselling Paint by Sticker Kids sticker-activity series is Paint by Sticker Kids: Fairytale Magic, packed with brightly colored storybook worlds, including five foil sticker images. The Paint by Sticker Kids series has sold more than 10 million copies to date, and the reasons are obvious: stickers, stickers, and more stickers! Plus, it's a craft that delivers hours of screen-free, mess-free fun. Paint by Sticker Kids: Fairytale Magic is full of brightly-colored scenes from classic storybook tales. Kids will delight in stickering a Snow White's poisoned apple, Rapunzel's tower, Cinderella's glass slipper, the Frog Prince, and more--one sticker at a time. The happily-ever-after edition includes five images that feature foil stickers for an extra touch of magic and fun. Painting by sticker is easy, mess-free, and portable (plus, all the pages are perforated so multiple kids can create at the same time!). The stickers are designed to be easy for small hands to maneuver, and n

Jewellery Repairs At The Bench is an essential handbook for all jewellers who are trusted with pieces that require restoration, repair or alteration. Fully illustrated, it explains a range of everyday repairs that a jeweller will encounter. It also emphasises the importance of restoring treasured items in terms of their sentimental value and sustainable benefits.This practical book is a companion that will be referred to again and again as a source of detailed instruction and advice by jewellers embarking on this rewarding line of work.

An artist's life, a pact with the devil, a novel about the dangerous illusions of the silver screen.An artist's life, a pact with the devil, a novel about the dangerous illusions of the silver screen.New Statesman Fiction Book of the Year 2025A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year 2025A New York Times Notable Book of 2025A Telegraph Book of the Year 2025A Guardian Translated Book of the Year 2025An Observer Book of the Year 2025'Supple, horrifying and mordantly droll' New York Times'Nothing short of brilliant' Wall Street Journal'A subtle, often darkly funny novel about the relationship between art and power' Sunday Times'A dazzling performance and a real page turner' Salman RushdieFrom 'one of the brightest, most pleasure-giving writers at work today' (Jeffrey Eugenides), a visionary tale inspired by the life of the 20th century film director G.W. Pabst, who left Europe for Hollywood to resist the Nazis and then returned to his homeland with his wife and young son and began maki

It’s off to the races in the explosive eighth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series—featuring bonus material exclusive to this print edition.As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon.Races. Get from point A to point B, and don’t come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a littletoonormal, a littletoosimple.Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don’t listen to those whispers about what’s happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI callsA Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it “a coming-out party for the ages.”Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine.Carl hates that i

A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Dogs share our homes and our lives in a much closer way than any other pet. A dog becomes one of the family, included in photographs, outings and stories. In fact, people so often treat their dogs like humans, it is no wonder that they sometimes act like one!Whether they're becoming a picky eater, a couch potato or simply thinks they're the 'man of the house', My Dog Thinks He's Human!? can help. With 50 tips and tricks on all aspects of caring for your dog, from your choosing a puppy to them dragging their bottoms on the floor, this book will show you the best ways to ensure that you and your pampered pooch learn to co-exist contentedly - all while you remain top dog.

Why do ships sink? What really happens when they go down? Join Dr Profundo on a voyage across the world’s waters to uncover the astonishing true stories behind real-life shipwrecks. With more than 50 fascinating case studies uncovering the mysteries surrounding shipwrecks beneath the waves, The Shipwreck Atlas offers a captivating journey through maritime history and discovery. Written by Jo Arnold, a trusted voice in children’s books, this immersive guide provides an expert yet accessible look at what lies hidden on the seabed. For example, readers will learn about: *The Mary Rose, a shipwreck which left historians scratching their heads for centuries. *The SS Gairsoppa which sank in just twenty minutes. *The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror which were trapped in ice before sinking in Arctic Waters in 1848. *SS Sultana’s deadly explosion on the Mississippi River. *. . . and many more extraordinary stories from across the world’s waters. Each spread features full-bleed artwork and engaging an

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and The Naughtiest Unicorn.It's time for the school cooking competition and Izzy and her sister, Bella, are having an argument about the best way to build a cake tower, when Henry the Unicorn arrives with BREAKING NEWS: the TOP FIVE FAIRYTALE PRINCESSES have been kidnapped. Izzy and Henry must use their science skills to track down the princesses in Fairytale Land. Along the way, Izzy learns the secret to an excellent cake tower and, more importantly still, the power of sisterhood.Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.Collect all the books in the series!Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of DoomIzzy the Inventor and the Time Travelling GnomeIzzy the Inventor and the Teeny-Tiny OgresIzzy the Invento

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora wants to make a special present for Mum's birthday. But when she accidentally breaks her fairy wand, things go terribly wrong!Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora Moon - half fairy, half vampire, and totally unique - wants to make a special present for Mum's birthday. But when she accidentally breaks her fairy wand, turns Dad green, and covers the whole house in daisies, will Isadora be able to put everything right before it's time to cut the cake and celebrate?Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series str

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora is headed to Dragon Camp! But bonding with her glitter dragon proves to be more difficult than she expected . . .Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora and her cousin, Mirabelle, are off to Dragon Camp! Isadora soon finds out that bonding with a glitter dragon is harder than she thought. Dashing Dazzle doesn't want to play by the rules, so Isadora must use all her fairy-vampire skills to win the naughty dragon overCelebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially f

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! When Isadora's friend, Mignonette, needs somewhere to stay, Isadora offers to share her bedroom. But sharing a room is harder than she thinks . . .Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.When Isadora's fairy friend, Mignonette, needs somewhere to stay, Isadora offers to share her bedroom. But for a small fairy, Mignonette sure makes a lot of noise. Isadora wants her bedroom back! Luckily, her dad is ready with some expert advice to make things right.Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. De

The first book in a hilarious, fast-paced and super readable new fantasy adventure series from the New York Times bestselling author of The House at the Edge of Magic."Wonderfully inventive, brilliantly funny, warm-hearted and magical." Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew DragonsWhat happens if the Chosen One doesn't want the job?When Tassie is announced as the Chosen One, destined to save the day, she knows there's been a mistake. She's nothing like the mild-mannered child described in the prophecy! Besides, being the Chosen One sounds like ZERO fun.If Tassie wants to dodge her destiny, she needs to find a new Chosen One - and fast! Along with her best friend, a griffin called Spin, she embarks on a quest through magical lands in a race against the clock. Unfortunately, she's never been on time for anything...Prepare for dizzying dragon rides, sneaky elves and bad-tempered orcs, as Amy Sparkes combines the wit and eccentricity of Terry Pratchett's young fiction with the unlikely

Join Salty Dog and Pals on their laugh-out-loud seaside adventures in these four-colour illustrated stories - ideal for encouraging independent reading for children aged 5-7.Written together by best pals Katie Chappell and Helen Stephens, and illustrated by Helen, these four bright, happy stories explore the warm, funny friendship dynamic between Salty Dog and his best friends Kitty (the cat!) and Bernard (the duck!) who all live together in a little upside-down boat house by the sea. Filled with sea shanties, Highland dancing, howling storms and extravagant bath time routines, life on the island is certainly NEVER dull!- Four funny, cosy stories about friendship.- Perfect for bedtime sharing – read one each night, or read ALL at once!- Ideal for building reading confidence in newly independent readers aged 5-7.- Illustrated in stunning four colour by Helen Stephens, the award-winning creator of the international bestselling How to Hide a Lion series.- Set in a beautifully imagined, ut

The second title in a cosy crime puzzle series following the adventures of super-sleuth Ivy and her grandpa, Bearlock Holmes. When a dinosaur fossil disappears from Bearona's remote Jurassic Ridge, Ivy and Bearlock face their trickiest case yet. With 15 interactive puzzles woven through the story, readers can join the duo as they unravel a mystery inspired by real-world fossils, evolution and conservation.Featuring charming illustrations and a heartwarming cast, this series combines cosy mystery with STEM - perfect for curious young detectives. Also available: The Case of the Missing Flower (Ivy and Bearlock 1)"5+ readers with an interest in detective stories and nature will enjoy helping Ivy and her grandpa solve the case in this absorbing, beautifully designed puzzle book." - Guardian

Read and learn about feelings with Pip and Posy in this chunky, lift-the-flap book!With multiple flaps to lift, engaging scenes and beautiful images, this book has lots to name, discover and talk about. Every page has a thumb-tab to make turning the pages easy and the chunky pages are designed to withstand even the most enthusiastic of toddlers. Each page explores a different feeling, offering examples from Pip and Posy's world, as well as a question to encourage readers to think about when they felt that emotion too. This helps show that these feelings are normal, healthy and important to us all.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.Look out for other titles in the Pip and Posy series, including Pip and Posy Felt Flaps: In the Garden, At the Seaside, At Christmas, In the Park and At the Party.

The fourth laugh-out-loud full colour story starring Nina Peanut - amazing frozen-pizza chef, ghost hunter, mystery solver, jet-setter, creative genius. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. I'm Nina Peanut and I CANNOT believe Mum is making me show the new boy at school around town.Ethan shoved an ice cream in my face when we were four years old - annoying! But wait... he's older now and... quite cool.Wears a leather jacket. Into skating. The best looking boy who-is-not-in-a-boyband I've ever seen.Why have I gone bright red? We're putting on some random play - Romeo and Juliet? I don't expect you've heard of it - at the end of term and I want the starring role opposite Ethan. But of course my arch-enemy Megan BUMFACE is also set on the part: the race to be the ultimate drama queen is ON! Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour p

★ 永遠十歲的女孩，迎來100歲生日！★ 帶著小狗與會說話的檸檬，展開奇幻旅程★ 爆笑又溫柔的童話冒險★ 一個關於「好人生」的大問題伊蒂絲有兩個神奇的禮物：能讓東西活過來的魔法，還有——永遠十歲。但一百年後，她開始覺得：一直當十歲，好像也沒那麼好。於是，她帶著聰明的小狗和一顆會說話的檸檬，踏上尋找仙子的旅程，希望解除魔法，開始真正的人生。A philosophical adventure story for early readers that playfully combines fairytale with absurd comedy to ask a big question about what makes a good life.As a newborn, Edith received two gifts: the ability to bring any object to life and eternal childhood. That's why today, 100 years later, Edith is celebrating her centenary as a ten-year-old. What will she wish for this time? Certainly a new life-being ten forever has its downside. On her birthday, Edith sets off to find the fairy who bewitched her and reverse the spell. She takes her only friends, a wise dog and a talking lemon. Fully illustrated in color, this one-of-a-kind chapter book bursts with good things: the dry witof a faithful dog, a fairytale adventure, camping, boating, friendship and danger, and a question that matters.

A Caldecott Honor Book“Owen is everychild.” —Booklist (starred review)Owen’s fuzzy yellow blanket goes where he goes, even when others think he is too old for it. Will Owen’s blanket go to school? A classic, evergreen, Caldecott Honor and Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor picture book about comfort and compromise from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes.“Owen had a fuzzy yellow blanket. He’d had it since he was a baby. He loved it with all his heart.”Owen’s blanket is his favorite possession. Everywhere he goes, Fuzzy goes with him. Upstairs, downstairs, in-between. Inside, outside, upside down. Everywhere! When Owen is about to start school, their neighbor offers advice to Owen’s parents about how to get rid of Fuzzy, but Owen foils each attempt. Then his mother comes up with the perfect plan that makes everyone happy.Any child who relies on a comfort object will instantly relate to Owen. This is a story about compromise that speaks both to those not yet ready to let go and t

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.It's Sea City Part II when Mary Anne and Stacey return there as helpers for the Pike family. The girls can't wait to catch some rays, stroll along the boardwalk...and baby-sit, of course!But neither of them expects to meet up with her boyfriend from last summer. And to further complicate things, little Vanessa Pike has a crush on the cashier at Ice-Cream Palace -- only he has a crush on Mallory!Will a summer romance come between Logan and Mary Anne? Will an older boy break Vanessa's heart? Only one thing's for certain: There are too many boys in Sea City!

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant #1 Indie Bestseller! Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with this second book of a captivating duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black- now in paperback! An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame. Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude willing to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, Oak will have to decide whether to attempt regaining the trust of the girl he's always loved or to remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reign--even if it means ending Wren, too. With a new war looming on the horizon and treachery lurking in every corner, neither Oak's guile nor his wit will be enough to keep every

From theNew York Timesbestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series comes a renegade thriller, about a teenager elected President of the United States, sparking a global revolution of young leaders—until one of them is murdered and he’s the prime suspect.**The first edition ofYoung Worldis presented in brilliant neon color, with over 150 nuke-orange visuals, fizzy orange-and-blue stained edges, full-color designed endpapers, and a neon-orange cover case.**"This book is a damn revolution." —Nic Stone, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofDear MartinAmerica is on the brink of collapse, and the youth have lost all faith in their leaders. As a pivotal election approaches, Benton Young, a high school senior trying to impress a girl, impulsively uploads a video, daring everyone to interfere with the vote and write him in for President. The video explodes online, igniting election chaos and a national revolt, until the Supreme Court intervenes to put Benton in the White House. Gal

Join Hupo on another fantasy graphic novel for independent readers as he travels through the land of Yip, where his courage will be put to the ultimate test as he battles his very own worst fears... Hupo is off on an airship adventure, but this time he's sharing the decks with Zimmy, a peculiar person who looks, sounds, and smells, just like Hupo! They make their way to the Doom Lagoons, a place where you can trap your worst fears below the waters so you never have to be scared again. But things don't go to plan, and after hundreds of years of fear is released into Yip, it's up to Hupo and the suspicious Zimmy to save everyone from the horrors of the Doom Lagoon!

Drake and Worm team up with their friend Obi to free the Swamp Dragon when she is mistaken for a terrifying monster in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, perfect for newly independent readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Dragon Masters Drake and Obi travel to a mangrove swamp after a Dragon Stone shows them a new Dragon Master there! When they reach the nearby village, they meet Kinti, the new Dragon Master, but they discover that a Swamp Dragon has been captured. The villagers haven't seen a dragon before and they think the strange creature attacked Kinti. But Kinti knows that the Swamp Dragon was only trying to warn her about a magical monster lurking in

With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this eleventh book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, can a mysterious new mascot at Ella Mentry School help the kids beat their rivals?A.J. and his friends lost the spelling bee to those pesky kids at Dirk School. Could Dirk’s school mascot have anything to do with it? It quickly becomes clear that Ella Mentry School will need a mascot if they ever want to win again!Then, a mysterious gorilla mascot shows up at Ella Mentry School. His presence starts raising morale—he even makes A.J. like coming to school! But will the rise of school spirit be enough to help A.J. and Andrea beat Dirk School in the geography bee, or is this competition set to be another embarrassing defeat?Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his frien

For fans of the Warrior Cats franchise, this action-packed sequel follows Zephyr, a tank-bred axolotl newly freed into the lake whose rebel faction is intent on destroying the Immortal Code. Zephyr isn't out to make friends. After a grueling escape from an axolotl breeding facility all he cares about is being reunited with his sister Luna. He places his trust in Neptune, a wise tiger salamander, who promises to look for her. But the search is fraught, and Neptune refuses to venture above in the dark. Feeling betrayed, Zephyr sets off on his own and soon encounters Jasper, an ambitious axolotl hungry for power. Zephyr quickly finds himself embroiled in a fight between axolotls who believe regeneration is the key to survival and others who want to evolve and roam free. The struggle for power is vicious, and there are many more dangers waiting for them both above and below the surface of the lake. This thrilling adventure is complete with legendary battles, incredible alliances, and a mov

Pete the Cat explores his family tree in this I Can Read Phonics Level 2 story full of long vowel sounds and consonant digraphs perfect for learning to read. By the #1 New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean!Pete the Cat is making a family tree. He adds Mom, Dad, and Bob. Who is next?Meet the grooviest members of Pete the Cat's super cool family in this highly decodable Level 2 I Can Read Phonics book designed in conjunction with a phonics expert to help kids learn to read. Includes frontmatter with tips on how to support new readers with each sound in the story.For more I Can Read Phonics, check out:Little Critter: Can I Do It? (I Can Read Phonics Level 1)

Abandoned at birth, Ace struggles to survive both human and animal predators in his quest to save himself--and his entire species--in this epic middle grade fantasy for fans of Warrior Cats, starring the X-Men of the sea: axolotls. There's danger lurking in the depths of the lake. Ace learns this early when his twin brother cruelly devours his tail and leaves him for dead. Separated from his family, he is cast off into the depths of a perilous waterway. Ace is wary to trust others, but his survival will depend on it as he navigates treacherous algae blooms and hunts for food, all while he waits for his tail to regenerate. And when he stumbles upon a glowing green axolotl named Ariel, he learns that with training axolotls can develop an incredible power: immortality. With high rewards come unspeakable risks, and Ace has been hurt before. But the potential to cheat death might be too hard to resist. This action-packed adventure explores the strength that develops through adversity as Ace

Uncover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings! Travel back in time with Ken Jennings to become a Junior Genius! Did you know that the Egyptians invented toothpaste? Or that the Great Pyramid of Khufu was the tallest building on Earth for almost 3,800 years? Discover fascinating facts about Egypt's amazing monuments, powerful pharaohs, and more in this Junior Genius Guide filled with neat illustrations, cool trivia, and fun activities.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Dory joins her first soccer team in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean!“Some of the best children’s literature in years.” —New York MagazineDory is on her first soccer team with her best friends, Rosabelle and George. She’s ready to score a billion goals, but Rosabelle is having a meltdown over wearing cleats, and George is mysteriously acting like a baby. So, Dory attempts to befriend a new teammate, Valentina. But making a new friend isn’t so easy, especially when Valentina kicks the ball perfectly every time, steals all the attention, and has a way of making a billion sound kinda small. Determined to outshine Valentina as the star of the team, Dory seeks help from her reliable imagination to flip the score.Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little si

★ 米飛兔帶孩子認識印象派！3歲以上就能開始的第一堂藝術欣賞課！★ 從莫內、雷諾瓦到卡薩特，走進光與色彩的印象派世界★ 米飛經典圖像 × 世界名畫，讓孩子看懂藝術之美米飛兔帶領孩子走進印象派藝術世界，認識莫內、德加、雷諾瓦與卡薩特等經典畫家。本書巧妙將迪克．布魯納的米飛插畫與印象派名畫並置，搭配簡單介紹與提問，引導孩子觀察色彩、光影與畫面故事。3歲以上即可閱讀，是最親切、最可愛的藝術啟蒙書，適合親子共讀，一起發現藝術的美好。An adorable introduction for very young children to the world of Impressionist painting.In what has to be the cutest introduction to Impressionism, Miffy discovers the work of iconic artists including Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Mary Cassatt, among others.The book uses clever pairings of Dick Bruna’s Miffy illustrations with iconic artworks to neatly captures the essence of each artwork. Combining a simple statement about each artist with questions that encourage children to look more closely at the artwork on the page, Miffy and the Impressionists is a warm welcome into the world of art for young children and their families.

當「扮演謀殺」變成真正命案，愛情與推理同時上線！★ 《The Agathas》×《The Thursday Murder Club》青春版暖心推理★ 粉紅佛州公寓 × 戲劇退休社團 × 角色扮演殺人遊戲★ 歡喜冤家變身偵探搭檔，甜度與笑點雙爆表別人暑假來佛州是為了沙灘與樂園，高中生薇吉妮亞卻是為了「謀殺」。在外婆萊妮那棟洛可可粉紅公寓裡，一群戲劇退休族熱衷角色扮演推理遊戲——《溫柔殺我》。電擊、毒乳液、離奇意外，全都只是劇情的一部分……直到某天，公寓真正的屋主離奇身亡，一紙戲劇化遺囑掀起家族與建商的貪婪風暴。更糟的是，她在機場遇見的可愛男孩費利克斯，竟是住戶的孫子。原本只想在遊戲中打敗對方，兩人卻在一次扮演中發現真正的屍體，被迫從鬥嘴對手變成合作偵探。在充滿粉色牆面與戲劇靈魂的公寓裡，他們必須在愛情升溫前，先找出真正的兇手——拯救這個古怪卻溫暖的家。The Agathas meets Thursday Murder Club in Amanda Sellet's latest YA novel, a cozy mystery with a splash of romance.Some people visit Florida for theme parks and beaches. High school junior Virginia Tillis is there for murder. Accidents, electrocution, tainted hand lotion: every victim meets a different end at her grandmother Lainey's rococo pink condo. Such is life (and death) when you roll with a crew of theater retirees who roleplay murder mysteries from the comfort of their own home in a game they fondly call Killing Me Softly. But this summer, fictional murder has given way to the very real death of the build

Solitude, quiet, and independence are celebrated in this tender picture book about making friends with silence, perfect for SEL conversations about mindfulness, self-regulation, or alone time. When her mother leaves the den, Little Fox expects to spend the next few hours by herself. But then she hears a knock at the door--she has a visitor. At first, Little Fox is scared: Silence is so big and strange. Then they share a snack, and Silence helps her hear her heartbeat, even her own thoughts. Maybe time spent with Silence isn't so bad after all. Maybe Silence can be her friend.This allegorical story from Spanish author Nia Figueras was inspired by the first time she stayed home alone as a child--and by her experiences working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Young readers will welcome the book as a gentle exploration of solitude and independence.Illustrated by Spanish artist Anna Font, the original edition of The Visit was selected for the White Ravens list and received the Fundaci

Welcome to The Very Noisy House! Knock on the door – RAT-A-TAT-TAT – and let’s see what’s inside . . . In this noisy adventure jam-packed full of sounds, you’ll make your way through the mixed-up room (where elephants say baa!), down into the spooky cellar (look out for the ghost!), through the super-quiet secret passageway (shhh, whispering only!) . . . and if you’re feeling brave, you could even try opening that grrrrrowling cupboard. A noisy adventure with a quiet bedtime ending that encourages little ones to play along. Also by Sally Nicholls and Gosia Herba: The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book

The YA fantasy to get cosy with this spring, from bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst.Curl up and get cosy with The Faraway Inn, the YA fantasy from bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst. This gorgeous export paperback edition has deliciously covetable sprayed edges . . .When sixteen-year-old Calisa arrives at her great-aunt’s bed and breakfast for the summer, she’s shocked to find it run down rather than cosy. Grumpy and eccentric, Auntie Zee is determined to keep anyone from messing with her beloved inn . . . even though she clearly needs the help.To convince her great-aunt to keep her around, Calisa sets to work fixing up the inn, enlisting extra help from the groundkeeper’s (handsome) son. But the longer she stays, the surer she is that there’s something strange about the B&B – and its residents. Something almost . . . otherworldly.The inn is hiding a magical secret – but secrets are like doors. Once Calisa opens this one, she won’t be able to

**NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON DISNEY+ AND HULU**THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER - JOINT WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZEIn this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred?The Republic of Gilead is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, two girls with radically different experiences of the regime come face to face with the legendary, ruthless Aunt Lydia. But how far will each go for what she believes?‘Gripping’ Guardian‘Powerful’ The Times‘Urgent, moving and as tense as any thriller’ Mail on Sunday

A flap-filled look at life in the Stone Age, with engaging pictures and quirky facts.A lift-the-flap book packed with fascinating information about life from the Stone Age (including the start of farming) to Bronze-Age metal working and the war-torn Iron Age. Flaps to lift on every page reveal why people made cave paintings, how they crafted tools such as spears and canoes, and where they lived - from caves and simple tents to sturdy houses and even huge hill forts.- Ideal for school studies and fun to dip in and out of for pleasure.- Covers how people lived, dressed, cooked, bult, crafted, farmed and celebrated at this early period.

I never really felt like I had a home. But with Emmy next to me, I think home is wherever she is . . .Emmy Hartwellhas waited for a spot on an NHL roster since she became a professional hockey player, and this season, she’ll finally get a chance to showcase her talents with the struggling DC Stars.Maverick Milleris the best player in the league, but he’s never had a winning record. Team captain and desperate to turn things around, he agrees to play nice with the fiery new left-winger even though they’re total opposites.After a night of explosive tension that ends in bed, Emmy and Maverick swear it’ll be a one-time thing – just enough to clear the air so they can focus on their game. It’s meaningless, she insists, because she doesn’t date hockey players, and he’s a notorious playboy who doesn’t date at all. But 'just once' quickly becomes again and again, and while they promise their friends-with-benefits setup will end with the season, their chemistry off the ice proves impossible to i

Discover the incredible story of Cristiano Ronaldo, an inspirational athlete, global megastar and one of the world’s greatest footballers. Born on the island of Madeira in Portugal, Cristiano grew up playing football from a very young age. With determination and self-belief, he pursued his dream of becoming a professional player, overcoming setbacks and challenges – including surgery for a heart condition called tachycardia – along the way. From his first matches in local clubs to international stardom, his journey shows the power of hard work, resilience and courage. This inspiring book introduces children to Ronaldo’s record-breaking career, including three consecutive Premier League titles with Manchester United, victories in the Champions League and Club World Cup, and his record transfer to Real Madrid in 2009. Ronaldo’s remarkable, record-breaking career is a story of hard work and determination, one that is sure to resonate with young sports fans, inspiring them to dream big and

Zack and Lara have superpowers. Luke has new school shoes and a burning sense of resentment. He KNOWS that aliens disguised as gym teachers are about to attack Earth but will anyone listen? No. So one dodgy pact with a self-styled supervillain later, and Luke is ready to save the world. He just needs to find his trainers.My Gym Teacher Is an Alien Overlord is the action-packed sequel to the bestselling My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year.Books don't come much funnier than these! Packed with heart and soul, this series is perfect for fans of David Baddiel and David Walliams.My Brother Is a SuperheroMy Gym Teacher is an Alien OverlordMy Evil Twin is a SupervillainMy Arch-Enemy is a Brain in a JarMy Cousin is a Time-Traveller

All aboard!A world of colour awaits the passengers of the Rainbow Train.Join in with this beautiful adventure as Rainbow chugs along from morning till night, passing lots of vibrant places along the way.Look out of the windows and spot the colours on every page, one for every colour of the rainbow.Children will love the gentle story, perfect for taking on your travels or for bedtime reading.With gorgeous, vibrant art from Ella Hobbis and fun rhyming text by Katrina Charman.

A hilarious alphabet adventure that will have readers racing from A to Z!A is for apple. B is for ball. C is for castle. But wait! D is NOT for dog. There's a wolf in this book and it's lurking right behind you. YOU are the hero of this story! Can you spot the sneaky wolf hiding throughout this book, escape its clutches and make it all the way to Z? You better watch out for its devious disguises!From the creators of award-winning How to Count to One, featured in the New York Times, comes this mad-cap story that will have you on the edge of your seat! How well do you know your ABC?Praise for How to Count to One:"Just as we once screamed at a pigeon not to drive the bus, we now, with similar glee, take on Salmon as he commands us not to count past one." - New York Times"This debut is more than a book; it's an invitation to have fun." - Observer"Counting book with a delightful difference" - GuardianIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.