Growing Up & Facts of Life
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The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks
From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series!
Lottie’s done with embarrassing herself. There can’t possibly be any more ways to do it! Right?
Have her annoying little brother announce her bra size while shopping? Done.
Got her head stuck in a coffin during an escape room? Check.
Go viral and embarrass herself on national media? Completed it.So surely nothing else could possibly phase her. Until an invitation from Amber to join her family ski holiday suddenly arrives . . .
Join Lottie on her next (mis)adventure full of life lessons, funny LOLs, and cringe inducing moments . . . this time on skis!
Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:
My daughter couldn’t put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath.
My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional “Mum! Listen to this! This is SO me!”.
My 12 year old reluctant reader took this book, read 100 pages in one night and proclaimed it ‘the best book ever’
Katie has managed to capture the essence of what this group think and feel in a positive, life-affirming fashion’Have you read all of Lottie’s embarrassing diaries?
Book 1: The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks
Book 2: The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks
Book 3: The Mega Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks
Book 4: The Totally Disastrous School Trip of Lottie Brooks
Book 5: The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks
Book 6: The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks
Book 8: Lottie Brooks Vs The Ultra Mean GirlsOther books from the world of Lottie Brooks:
Book 7: Lottie Brooks’s Essential Guide to LifeRead more
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The Cheat Book (vol.3)
NOT FOR GROWN-UPS!
Wish your school was a SMART SCHOOL?
With shiny, TALKING SCOOTERS to take you to your classes?
And vending machines full of delicious SNACKS?When a new Smart School opens up, Kamal and his friends are part of the lucky first test group. With robot teachers, vending machines full of free snacks, and talking scooters that take you to your classes, what could possibly go wrong?
The answer: everything.
With the trusty Cheat Book and its lifehacks by his side, can Kamal find a way to fight back? 🤖
Join Kamal on his hilarious new adventure, from brilliant author-illustrator RAMZEE. Perfect for 8+ readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Loki. With black-and-white illustrations throughout!
PRAISE FOR THE CHEAT BOOK (vol.1):
‘Laugh-out-loud funny. Kids are going to love The Cheat Book!’ Cressida Cowell, bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon
‘Comedy gold!’ Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide series
‘Clever and hilarious … A funny and much needed fresh voice in the middle grade arena’ Dapo Adeola, award-winning illustrator
‘An authentic heart-warming story, jam-packed with fun, friendship and just the right amount of peril – it’s the coolest book in town!’ Rachael Davis, author of I am NOT a Prince!
‘Move over, Tom Gates, there’s a new kid on the block! The Cheat Book is an absolutely hilarious, riot of a read’ Swapna Haddow, author of the Dave Pigeon series
‘A HILARIOUS quest for coolness. It’s fresh, it’s joyous… Children are going to love it!’ Rashmi Sirdeshpande, award-winning children’s author
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How to do Paris with One Leg
Maya’s class is going on a French exchange trip to Paris and she can’t wait to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower, learn how to make macaroons and visit Disneyland. In hopes of becoming a disability influencer, Maya decides to share the trip with her online followers. But things don’t go to plan when Maya is matched with Levi, a grumpy boy who isn’t even on social media. Sightseeing with a prosthetic leg isn’t easy, but Maya doesn’t want her followers to know she’s struggling.
When Maya falls out with her real-life friends over her carefully curated content, can she find the courage to be honest and win them back?
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Bath Time for the Crayons (The Crayons Celebrate)
The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to make a splash in the bath! The perfect book to read any time of day, but particularly at bath time. Bath time is an adventure for the Crayons! Red likes to relax, Esteban (formerly Pea Green) likes to pretend to be a pirate, and Beige actually prefers a shower! This humorous mini hardcover book shows that bath time can be the best time of the day, no matter what part of the bath you like the best.Read more
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Once Upon a Journey: A funny new illustrated children’s picture book about Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends!
Set sail on a magical adventure, full of surprises, in this exciting new picture book from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night.
Percy the park keeper has turned a rusty old car into a “sailing car”, powered by the wind! To celebrate, he drives his animal friends away from the park to camp beneath the stars. But after a wonderful evening, as everyone is starting to settle down, they discover that Percy’s car has rolled into a pond! Whatever will they do? Perhaps, Percy’s old friend Randolph the reindeer can come to their rescue?
Percy the park keeper and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!
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The Overthinkers’ Club: Happy List
Birdie is an overthinker, and she has a lot to overthink. Her BFF Chloe wants new friends (BETRAYAL), she will be a teenager in one year (BREATHE), yet owns ZERO bras (surely some mistake?!), and a boy at school maybe has a crush on her (BUT HOW TO BE SURE?!).So Birdie has made a Happy List to tackle all the awkward and emotional challenges of being a tween. THEN she will stop being an anxious ball of stress and be happy!
That’s the plan anyway…
The first book in the brand-new illustrated series filled with LOLs, BFFs, drama and crushes and lots of overthinking! For fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.
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Super Simple Happy Songs
Sing along with these happy songs from Super Simple Songs(R). Super Simple Songs(R) makes songs SIMPLE for young learners. Little ones love to sing and dance along with the original audio from their most popular songs. Featuring My Happy Song, The More We Get Together, Stand Up Sit Down, Hide and Seek, Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes, and If You’re Happy, plus two fun sound effects that toddlers and kids can press over and over, this sound book will leave everyone in a good mood. Perfect for playtime, circle time, or story time!
- Pressing the buttons engages pre-readers with sing-along songs and sounds, including Super Simple(R) favorites like “My Happy Song” and “If You’re Happy.”
- Each page is designed with matching icons that encourage your little one to develop fine motor skills while enhancing their ability to recognize and pair sounds with images.
Crafted with durable board pages and a sturdy plastic sound module, this book is made to withstand hours of fun from even the most curious toddlers.Enjoy long-lasting entertainment, thanks to AAA batteries that power fun with Noodle & Pals–perfect for kids who can’t get enough!Be sure to collect the entire Sound Book series and other Super Simple Songs(R) books to keep the fun going with more exciting themes and sounds!
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Finn’s Epic Fails: The hilarious new series packed with school fails, friendship, pranks and chaos!
A hilarious new series by award-winning author Phil Earle which introduces Finn N. O. Hope and his life of epic failure! Perfect for readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Loki and Tom Gates.
Finn just wants to survive Year 7, but his life is destined to be a series of epic fails. It’s only Tuesday and his scheming, unicorn-obsessed little sister has already stuck a horn to his head (with superglue) and his properly evil older brother has wedgied him 278 times. And don’t even ask what happened at swimming, in front of the WHOLE CLASS. At least he has best friends Laszlo (a hopeless romantic) and Google (ask her anything) by his side as he attempts to turn failure into victory in his very own book that is definitely not a diary.
‘A comedy classic and hilarious page-turner from a genuinely brilliant writer.’ Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates series
‘Pure comedy genius – Finn’s Epic Fails will have you howling with laughter and cheering for more! This book belongs on every kid’s bookshelf!’ – Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates‘Failure has never been this funny. Finn is my new hero!’ – Rob Biddulph, author of Draw With Rob
WHAT TO EXPECT:- Illustrations by the brilliant and hilarious AL MUPRHY
- Mortifying moments
- Laughter guaranteed
- Disastrous supply teachers
- A stinky stray dog who may just be the PERFECT best friend
- PRANKS!
- Mates who save the day
- OFF THE SCALE FAILOMETERS!!!
- And much more…!
When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle won the 2022 British Book Award for Children’s Fiction Book of the Year, the Books Are My Bag Readers Award and the Times Children’s Book of the Year.
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A Waffle Lot of Love: Funniest children’s graphic novel of 2025 for readers aged 5+ in the much-loved Narwhal & Jelly series!: Book 10
‘Hilarious and charming. The most loveable duo.’ Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of DOGMAN and CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS
Dive into the hilarious tenth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series!
Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures.
Have a whale of a time with the ocean’s most adorable best friend duo in four new under the sea stories!
It’s PALentine’s Day and Jelly gives Narwhal a whaley nice card ― but now Narwhal has no idea what to give him! One card isn’t nearly enough, and soon Narwhal is flooding Jelly with gifts galore: waffles, a book about Jelly, more waffles, a song about Jelly … MORE waffles! Jelly is grateful, but hanging out with his friend is all he really wants. A hilarious and charming book about the true nature of friendship.
Full-colour artwork throughout and packed with facts and jokes – the perfect first graphic novel series for young readers and next step from picture books.
Ten hilarious books to collect:
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea
Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Narwhal’s Otter Friend
Happy Narwhalidays
Narwhal’s School of Awesomeness
Narwhalicorn and Jelly
A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Narwhal’s Sweet Tooth
Narwhalentine
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Hey Duggee: The Bath Time Badge
Norrie doesn’t like bath time! Can Duggee and the Squirrels find the perfect routine for her?
Join Duggee and the Squirrels as they explore all of the fun ways to enjoy bath time. Don’t forget the bubbles!
SCRUB-A-DUB-DUB! Earn your Bath Time Badge with Duggee and the Squirrels.
Don’t miss these other amazing Duggee books:
Hey Duggee: The Opposites Badge
Hey Duggee: The Rainbow Badge
Hey Duggee: The Shape BadgeHey Duggee is a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation about an adorable dog and his band of Squirrels. It airs in the UK daily on CBeebies and is available on iPlayer. Featuring the voice of comedian and presenter Alexander Armstrong, this warm and hilarious preschool CBeebies show encourages children to get out and about and be active. Join the Squirrel Club in this collection of story, activity and novelty books and earn your badges with the friendliest, funniest dog around!
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Nina Peanut 4: Major Drama Alert (the fourth funny, full-colour story in the bestselling series!)
The fourth laugh-out-loud full colour story in the bestselling Nina Peanut series – she’s an amazing frozen-pizza chef, ghost hunter, mystery solver, jet-setter, creative genius, drama queen. 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 pictures throughout.
- Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and Lottie Brooks.
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Peppa Pig: One Big Family: A World Book Day 2026 MINI BOOK
Meet Peppa Pig! She lives with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, her little brother, George, and her baby sister, Evie. Join them in this World Book Day exclusive – a short, 16-page mini picture book.
Today, Peppa and her family are going to a Family Fun Day at the park. There’s going to be a giant picnic and team games! When Peppa’s best friend, Suzy Sheep, is sad that her team is smaller than everyone else’s, what will Peppa do to help?
Join Peppa and her friends for a fun-filled family day in this new mini picture book that has been created especially for World Book Day 2026.
Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa Pig books:
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Magical Story
Peppa Pig: Fun at the Farm
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Vehicle AdventurePeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action-packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun!
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Battle of the Besties: The bestselling, hilarious series for kids, from award-winning author and comedy writer: Volume 2 (Cringe Club)
THE BESTSELLING AND HILARIOUSLY FUNNY SERIES FOR KIDS, TOLD ENTIRELY IN THE FORM OF A GROUP CHAT, FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND COMEDY WRITER, EMILY-JANE CLARK.
Welcome back to the Cringe Club! It’s Kennedy’s first day back at Hellington High after half term and things seem to be going . . . well!? Even her arch enemy, Harmony Bliss, is being NICE!? Meanwhile, Devon is collecting cringes like trophies thanks to his highly embarrassing parents and Liv is having major boy trouble.
Unfortunately, Kennedy’s good luck soon turns: she earns herself a new nickname, things between her new friend group are not going smoothly and she has to go on a school trip to a theme park when she’s TERRIFIED of heights. To top it all off, The Mother has made them go vegetarian (aka STARVE TO DEATH). Things couldn’t get any CRINGIER.
- Features themes of fitting in, friendship fallouts, bullying and sisterhood
- For readers 8+ with illustrations throughout
- Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries
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Readers LOVE the Cringe Club:
- “The perfect book for reluctant teens”
- “Books like this make reading a joy”
- “I struggle to get my teen to read books so it was wonderful to see her enjoying this one so much”
- “An ideal gift for any tween or teen”
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“Hilarious and perfect for tweens”
*Emily-Jane Clark won the BASH award and the Fantastic Book Award with her debut.
**Cringe Club was an Amazon #1 bestseller in Children’s Books on Marriage & Divorce on 24/08/2025 and in Children’s Books on Moving Home on 20/11/2025
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You’ll Always Be My Baby
A reassuring, rhyming picture book from bestselling author, poet and influencer, Jessica Urlichs. The perfect shared reading experience for parent and child, celebrating the deep forever-love of family.
Of all Jessica’s popular poems, You’ll Always Be My Baby is the one that is most requested by her followers to be turned into a picture book – it’s the perfect love note to your little one.
This keepsake, hardback edition is beautifully illustrated by Jedda Robaard.
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Boy vs Reality (a funny, gripping story about real life vs the online world)
A funny, relatable, moving story about online fame vs reality.
Meet Ethan Lacey, online vlogging sensation alongside his mum, dad and big brother Mason.
The film and upload everyday life for their million subscribers to enjoy – the pranks, the cosy family time, the perks like going to the opening of an epic new theme park. They are the perfect family… aren’t they?
But reality is not all fun and freebies. Mum and Dad have been arguing a lot recently and Mason has been picking on Ethan. When the cracks start to show, can Ethan persuade his family to fix the real world, not fixate on the online one?
- The second book by multi-award-shortlisted (including the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize) author James Fox.
- Told with James’ trademark blend of observational humour and glorious heart, with an utterly relatable and loveable main character and a smart, nuanced take on Instagram/YouTube vs Reality.
- The message is about being present and enjoying the everyday moments of life in an authentic, happy way.
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Against All Odds: World Book Day 2026
A HILARIOUS WORLD BOOK DAY COMEDY FOR TEEN READERS FROM THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF STEADY FOR THIS AND KING OF NOTHING!Noranto knows who he is. Or at least, he thinks he does.
Footballer. Hustler. One of the boys. He’s got the playground game on lock and big plans for his mum’s surprise birthday party this weekend. But poetry? That’s just something he does quietly – in his head, on the bus, between goals.
Until his teacher spots his talent and encourages him to enter a creative writing competition. Noranto laughs it off. No chance: the deadline’s in three days and he’s already got way too much going on. His mates agree and tell him to stick to what he knows. Poetry doesn’t win matches.
But the rhymes won’t stop coming. And a little voice inside him keeps asking: What if this is his shot? What if he could do it all?
As the weekend unfolds and obstacles are thrown in his way, Noranto finds himself stuck between what’s expected of him and who he really wants to be. Can he find the words in time – and the courage to share them – against all the odds?
A funny and authentic story about the joys and challenges of dreaming big and showing the world you don’t have to fit into just one box.
PRAISE FOR STEADY FOR THIS:
WINNER OF THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2024
WINNER OF THE CHILDREN’S DIVERSE BOOK AWARD 2024
SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2024
SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD 2024
SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2024“Crammed with outrageously hilarious wordplay, Lessore’s exuberant debut for 12+ is a southeast London celebration of teen awkwardness, creativity and silly joy.” – Guardian
“Funny, original and heart-warming.” – The Times
“An engaging, positive and heart-warming read.” – BookTrust
PRAISE FOR KING OF NOTHING:
WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE FOR OLDER READERS 2025
WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE SHADOWERS’ CHOICE MEDAL FOR WRITING 2025
WINNER OF THE JHALAK CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT PRIZE 2025
SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD 2025
SHORTLISTED FOR AMAZON BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024“Rib-achingly funny, poignant, thoughtful and sly, Lessore’s second novel confirms him as a uniquely talented writer.” – Guardian
“Confirms [Nathanael Lessore] as a major new name in writing for younger teenagers . . . an immensely readable book.” – The Observer
“This teen comedy really is very funny, while also being meaningful and heartwarming.” – iPaper
PRAISE FOR WHAT HAPPENS ONLINE:
“Begins as Adrian Mole for the gaming generation and then becomes, through its big-hearted tale of one awkward teenager’s split life between reality and the internet, the kind of book you wish that boy from Adolescence had read […] A brilliant, heartfelt book about now.” – The Times
“The blend of smart dialogue, believable characters and humour makes big issues immensely readable.” – The Observer
“Hilarious, thoughtful and deeply felt, this is another superb 13+ contemporary novel from the Branford Boase-winning Lessore.” – Guardian
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The Big Bang!: World Book Day 2026
A heartwarming World Book Day story from Rose Ayling-Ellis about empathy, friendship and deaf awareness.
Uh oh! Where did Casper go?
When a noisy storm scares Halo and Rocky, Casper remains calm. But when lightning flashes, Casper dashes off, and the other kittens realise he is deaf! Can Halo and Rocky be brave, find Casper, and learn a new way to communicate with their friend?
The Big Bang! is a charming and accessible story for children aged 3-5 that teaches the importance of helping others – especially those with disabilities – fostering emotional intelligence early in life.
Inside this inclusive picture book, you’ll find:
- A story of empathy and understanding by award-winning actress, author, and presenter, and Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE.
- An official World Book Day 2026 book that explores deafness in an age-appropriate way, created to promote reading, awareness and inclusivity.
- An introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) with a page of useful illustrated signs to learn.
- Adorable illustrations by bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, Paddy Donnelly.
Perfect for World Book Day, this inspiring story opens up conversations about difference, communication and kindness.
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Bear Rescue: From the bestselling and multi-award-winning author of THE LAST BEAR comes a breathtaking Arctic adventure, written for World Book Day 2026
Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the THE LAST BEAR, FINDING BEAR and THE LONE HUSKY.
August Wood lives in the far north of the Arctic. His best friend is a husky called Blaze, and he’s the younger brother of April Wood – the girl who once famously rescued a polar bear.
But one summer’s day, when a sudden snowstorm strikes, August goes missing. With temperatures plummeting, it’s up to April, Bear and Blaze to track him down and bring him safely home … before it’s too late.
A stunning, snow-filled adventure for animal lovers of all ages, Bear Rescue is perfect for readers who are new to Hannah Gold’s iconic stories as well as existing fans.
‘Deeply moving, quite unforgettable’ Michael Morpurgo on The Last Bear
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Pia’s Pet Club: Iguana Escape: World Book Day 2026
Meet Pia, the girl who loves pets but isn’t allowed one of her own, in this Official World Book Day £1 book! A fabulously funny animal adventure from the award-winning creators of Anisha, Accidental Detective.
Pia and her best friend Hari are thrilled to spend the day with the Pet Club gang at the community fair, raising money and having lots of fun. But chaos strikes when the star of the Amazing Animal Roadshow, Iggy the Iguana, vanishes just before he’s needed onstage! With the clock ticking and clues leading them on a wild chase through the bustling fair, Pia and her friends must work together and think fast. Can they track down the mischievous Iggy in time to save the day – or will Iggy’s great escape steal the spotlight?
Praise for Pia’s Pet Club: Puppy Problem:
“The perfect book for every child who’s ever begged for a pet.” Louie Stowell
“Such a fun, joyous read… I adored it.” Hannah Gold
“Children will whizz through it… Superb!” BookTrustRead more
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