Growing Up & Facts of Life
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The Fart that Changed the World (the Top 5 Children’s Fiction Bestseller!)
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan.
“Laugh-out-loud stuff” Ray D’Arcy
It’s the most important day of the year for King Fabian as he is hosting all the neighbouring rulers. Everything simply must go perfectly.
King Fabian wakes up, stretches, and…
farts.
His wife’s fury is so huge that he panics and blames the butler, who is carted off to the dungeons. Leaving behind a big problem: Fabian isn’t really the brains behind the crown: it is the butler… how will dithery Fabian manage to pull off this high-pressure event alone? His small and smelly fart looks like it will kick off a crisis…
Frank – a kitchen boy with a big imagination – is drafted in as an emergency butler. As the banquet descends into a food fight and processions catapult out of control, Frank finds himself in an all-out farty farce. Can he save the day?
- Wildly funny and endlessly surprising, this is delightfully imaginative, surreal storytelling with a message that small events can trigger big change, and children can be heroes!
- Packed with pictures by Stephen Mangan’s sister Anita Mangan.
- Escape the Rooms is one of the most loved and bestselling children’s debuts of 2021.
Stephen and Anita Mangan are comic dynamite.
Praise for Stephen and Anita’s books:
Escape the Rooms:
“A brilliant, clever, kind of genius book” Graham Norton, Virgin Radio
‘Richly imagined and deeply heartfelt’ Hadley Freeman, Guardian
‘Manages to feel both classic and modern at the same time’ Good Housekeeping
‘A beautiful and exciting adventure that ignites the imagination’ Edith Bowman
The Fart That Changed the World
“A sure-fire way for kids to entertain themselves. What’s more, it’s also excellent for reading aloud” LoveReading4Kids
“A high-energy, brilliantly imaginative and laugh-out-loud tale that is guaranteed to blow away young readers” Lancashire Evening Post
The Unlikely Rise of Harry Sponge
“After the runaway success of joint debut novel, Escape the Rooms, and the hilarious The Fart That Changed the World, the dynamic duo return with an all-action, marvellously manic and laugh-out-loud tale with a message that any child can be a hero” Lancashire Evening Post
“hilarious … A right royal romp” First News
ABOUT THE MANGANS
Stephen Mangan is an author, script-writer and actor with huge range across TV, radio, film and theatre. From classic comedy such as Green Wing,Episodes and I’m Alan Partridge and acclaimed drama such as The Split, Stephen also presentsPortrait and Landscape Artist of the Year and regularly appears on stage, most recently as a highly praised Ebeneezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Stephen also voiced the title role in Postman Pat: The Movie. He has been a member of the judging panels for the Costa Book of the Year prize and The Laugh-Out-Loud Awards (The Lollies). His children’s books are the bestselling Escape the Rooms and The Fart that Changed the World.
Stephen on writing for children (interview on ITV’s Lorraine):
“Every page has to grip them, make them laugh, be interesting because they can drop it. There are screens everywhere that they can pick up. That’s part of the reason why I started writing books because I had such fun as a kid reading books. I always had my head in a book. I wanted to write books that were unputdownable for children, that were full of adventure and crazy big characters and made them laugh.”Anita Mangan is a celebrated graphic designer and illustrator who has designed over 60 books including for Leon Restaurants, Gizzi Erskine and Fearne Cotton. She illustrated the best-selling Be a Unicorn series. Her first children’s book was the bestselling Escape the Rooms.
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stane Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Scots [Cover may vary]
Mr and Mrs Dursley, o nummer fower, Privet Loan, were prood tae say that they were gey normal, thank ye awfie muckle. They were the lest fowk ye wid jalouse wid be taigled up wi onythin unco or ferlie, because they jist widnae hae onythin tae dae wi joukery packery like yon.2017 will see an auspicious alignment of anniversaries. J. K. Rowling’s world-beating debut novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone turns 20 this year and Itchy Coo, celebrating 15 years in the book trade, will publish a Scots version of this classic text – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stane. The novel has already been translated into a staggering 79 languages – Itchy Coo’s Scots translation will be language number 80.
Since 2002, Itchy Coo has been wowing young readers and challenging old attitudes with bold new translations of books by Roald Dahl, Julia Donaldson, David Walliams, Alexander McCall Smith, A.A. Milne, Asterix and others – and done it all in the wonderful Scots language which has the power to engage, excite and entertain readers of all ages. Matthew Fitt’s forthcoming Scots translation of J.K. Rowling’s phenomenal adventure story will break new ground and earn a place in hearts of young Scots readers and Harry Potter fans alike.
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Barbie You Can Be 5-Minute Stories
From a ballerina and a doctor to a chef and a soccer player—you can be anything you want to be! Just like Barbie! This hardcover collection of six stories will inspire children ages 3 to 7 to strive for the career of their dreams!
Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef to the first woman president, she knows that girls can do anything!Read more
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The Heaven of Animals: A special book celebrating the life of your pet
With all of my heart, I believe it is true
that there is a heaven for animals, too.The heaven of animals is a magical place. Angels know every dog’s favorite game; cats bask in their own rays of sunshine; horses thunder across the sky.
The loss of a pet is heartbreaking. But in The Heaven of Animals, the love you have for your animal friends lives on. National-bestselling author Nancy Tillman’s offers a message of comfort in this board book, which is sure to help readers of all ages through the process of grieving and healing.
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Not That Pet!
It’s time to get a pet! Will Mabel find the perfect one for her family?
Hooray! Mabel and her family are getting a pet! There’s no time to lose! But which kind of animal should they choose? Not the snake – it’s too scary. The elephant’s too big. The worms are too wriggly and the hyena too giggly. Then Mabel has the perfect idea. But will her family agree? A laugh-out-loud rhyming story about finding the perfect pet – with plenty of hilarious twists along the way.
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Oh Mummy Mia!: the Gods Squad take Ancient Egypt in Maz Evans’s new laugh-out-loud adventure
Join the Gods Squad in Ancient Egypt in the new hilarious adventure from the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out series!
The Gods Squad is back!
Seth, the Egyptian god of war, has kidnapped Ra, the sun god – and now Earth is on the brink of total destruction.
It’s up to Vesper and Aster to bravely descend to the Egyptian underworld to find Ra and save the world … again.
Enemies old and new are gathering to defeat them, but how many lives do Vesper and Aster have left?
- The second story in superstar author Maz Evans’s hilarious series, which started with Oh Maya Gods!
- As well as a brand-new Gods Squad led by Vesper and Aster, your favourite characters from the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series are back
- Book 2 of 3 in a superlative new spin-off series of mythological baddies – this time in Ancient Egypt
- Ties in neatly with KS2 curriculum as readers learn about Ancient Egyptian mythology – amongst epic adventure and belly laughs!
- Perfect for readers aged 8 and up
PRAISE FOR OH MAYA GODS!:
‘Hilarious with a bolt of genius – her best yet’ M.G. LEONARD
‘A riotous slam-dunk of immortal hijinks. An absolute blast!’ SAM COPELAND
‘Gripping, exciting and of course, packed with trademark Evans humour, OH MAYA GODS! proves again that Maz is one of the very finest storytellers we have.’ PHIL EARLE
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There’s an Elf in Your Book (Who’s in Your Book?)
A festive interactive adventure from bestselling author Tom Fletcher!
GOLLY GUMDROPS . . . A LITTLE ELF HAS FOUND THEIR WAY INTO YOUR BOOK!
What does Elf want?
Oh! Just to see if you’ve been naughty or nice this year!Elf will ask you a few simple questions to find out. And surely there won’t be any tricks to try and get you to be naughty . . . will there?
Hmmm, this could be quite a tricksy little elf. You’d better keep your wits about you if you want to make it on to Santa’s Nice List!
A fantastically fun and uniquely interactive treat from the creators of There’s a Monster in Your Book. Discover a wonderful new Christmas tradition in a book to read again and again.
Also available:
There’s a Monster in Your Book
There’s a Dragon in Your Book
There’s an Alien in Your BookRead more
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Paddington’s Christmas Post: The perfect Christmas gift!
Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a funny, festive Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy!
This funny interactive picture book follows Paddington as he does his best to help the Brown family get ready for a very special Christmas. Open the five envelopes inside and find an Advent calendar, Paddington’s home-made Christmas card to Aunt Lucy, a bear-shaped Christmas tree decoration . . . and more!
Paddington is looking forward to Christmas, and from making cards to writing to Santa there is certainly a lot to keep him busy!
Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for more than sixty-five years.
Michael Bond’s book ‘Paddington’s Easter Egg Hunt’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 03-04-2023.
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The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas: The most magical children’s adventure story for 2023. An innovative ‘musical novel’ and the perfect gift!
Dive in to this funny and debut heart-warming magical (and musical!) adventure from star of stage and screen, Matt Lucas – a festive modern classic for young readers of 8-12!
‘Nearly as good as one of my books’ – David Walliams
Leo LOVES Christmas.
And this Christmas needs to be absolutely perfect, because it’s the first one without Mum. Only it all keeps going wrong!???????? The fairylights are in a tangle
????✏️ The Christmas cards aren’t finished
???? The tree isn’t decorated
???? And the Christmas cakes have all been destroyed!Soon Leo decides he’s had enough – he makes a heartfelt wish that it would all GO AWAY.
Then Leo wakes up on what SHOULD be Christmas Day – and it’s gone!! All of Christmas! But Leo isn’t going to let it escape that easily . . .
Join Leo as he sets out on a mission to undo his wish and get Christmas back in the brand-new festive classic by bestselling author Matt Lucas.
Home Alone meets A Christmas Carol in a hilarious adventure with a big dollop of festive magic. Funny, sensitive and emotional in all the best ways, this warm and seasonal family story touches ever so gently on childhood grief but is wrapped up in a chaotic and heart-warming adventure.
Listen to over 20 original songs, written and recorded by Matt to accompany the story, bringing the joy of a musical to book form!
Matt Lucas’ book ‘The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 25-09-2023.
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The 169-Storey Treehouse: Monkeys, Mirrors, Mayhem! (The Treehouse Series, 13)
*10 Million Children Laughing Worldwide*
There are lots of laughs at every level in The 169-Storey Treehouse, the last book in the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.
Andy and Terry have added thirteen new levels and built their biggest and most astonishing treehouse yet! It has everything they – and you – could wish for including: an electric pony stable, a NOISY level, a weather dome (where you can have whatever weather you want whenever you want it), and an 100% edible gingerbread house and a potato-powered translation transmitter that allows you to talk to everything everywhere all at the same time.
There’s also a hall of funhouse mirrors, which is the perfect place to hide from Mr Bunkoff who is trying to catch Andy, Terry and Jill in order to send them to school.
But Anti-Andy, Terrible Terry and Junkyard Jill, their trouble-making opposites, are trapped in one of the mirrors ― and they want out. (Oh, and Mr Big Nose wants them to write their book . . . RIGHT NOW.)
Can our heroes escape school, defeat their doppelgängers AND meet their book deadline?
Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
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Shadowhall Academy: The Whispering Walls
Welcome to Shadowhall Academy, where spirits haunt the school halls. A brilliantly spooky new series from the author of Aveline Jones.
I heard a tapping noise, right by my head. Like there was someone in the wall trying to get my attention…
When Lilian Jones starts at creepy, cold and bewilderingly large Shadowhall Academy, she’s nervous about making friends and finding her way around, but those turn out to be the least of her worries when strange things start happening at school.
Tapping in the walls, unsettling tales of missing students, and rumours that the school is haunted… When mysterious figures start appearing at night, looking exactly like the girls themselves, Lilian suspects there may be more to the bizarre happenings than just stories, and her school is hiding real secrets.
Realising her new friends could be in danger, Lilian sets out to solve the mysteries of Shadowhall Academy once and for all…
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The Stompysaurus Board Book (DinoFeelings)
A reassuring tale about coping with overwhelming feelings and frustration, The Stompysaurus is the latest book in the DinoFeelings series by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton, creators of The Worrysaurus. Now available in a chunky board book, perfect for little hands.
One morning, Stompysaurus wakes from a happy dream, feeling excited for the new day, until things start to go a bit wrong. His brother’s being a tease, his breakfast isn’t his usual favourite and NOTHING is going right. His STOMPS and ROARS start rising inside him, until they EXPLODE!
But a tricky start doesn’t have to mean a stompy finish. Can Stompysurus find a new way of looking at things and turn his day around?
The perfect story to help children learn to overcome feelings of anger and annoyance when it seems like everything is going wrong. From the author of the bestselling The Lion Inside. A Read for Empathy Collection Choice, chosen by EmpathyLab.
Check out the other books in the DinoFeelings series:
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There’s a Little Chick In Your Book (Who’s in Your Book?)
A brand-new series of novelty board books from bestselling author Tom Fletcher!
CHEEP CHEEP!
Little Chick is looking for her baby brother – can you you help her find him?
Tap, slide, and jiggle the pages to help Little Chick as she searches for her brother amongst all the eggs – and discover some familiar faces from the Who’s In Your Book series along the way!
Toddlers will love this interactive board book, full of fun novelties that encourage curiosity and exploration and a gentle narrative that is perfect to read aloud.
For readers up to five, discover the exciting world of Who’s in Your Book:
There’s a Monster in Your Book
There’s a Dragon in Your Book
There’s an Alien in Your Book
There’s an Elf in Your Book
There’s a Superhero in Your Book
There’s a Witch in Your Book
There’s a Unicorn in Your Book
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The Pandas Who Promised
High on a misty mountainside, red panda cubs Popo and Ketu live happily with their mama. As the sisters grow, they promise Mama that they will always stay close to home. But while cautious Popo is content to spend her days in the family’s cosy treetop nest, bold Ketu dreams of excitement and exploration. So when Ketu creeps off down the mountain in search of adventure, Popo must make a choice: will she keep her promise to Mama, or look after her sister?
An action-packed, heart-warming tale of being true to your word and true to yourself, from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside.
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Mr Men Little Miss: The Super Silly Day: A super funny illustrated children’s book, perfect for lovers of pranks and jokes (Mr. Men and Little Miss Picture Books)
Are you ready for a super silly day of tricks, jokes and pranks?!
Mr Mischief and Little Miss Naughty love playing jokes on everyone. They both think they are the best joker in town, so Little Miss Giggles decides to have an April Fools’ Day Competition to find out who can play the best joke of all. But they’re not the only entrants and soon there are jokes being played all over town!
The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?
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Dork Diaries: I Love Paris!: Jokes, drama and BFFs in the global hit series (Volume 15)
Welcome to Nikki Maxwell’s aDORKable world and Nikki’s BRAND NEW ADVENTURE in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!Oh la la! Nikki and her band are invited to Paris for a super cool photoshoot – it’s a dream come true! Nikki can’t wait to learn new art styles, practice her French and explore the most romantic city in the world with her crush Brandon.
But when MacKenzie starts to stir trouble and invites old friend André to be their tour guide, the drama starts. Can Nikki still enjoy her dream vacay, or will it become a dorky disaster?
With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates.Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series?
Dork Diaries
Dork Diaries 2: Party Time
Dork Diaries 3: Pop Star
Dork Diaries 4: Skating Sensation
Dork Diaries 5: Dear Dork
Dork Diaries 6: Holiday Heartbreak
Dork Diaries 7: TV Star
Dork Diaries 8: Once Upon a Dork
Dork Diaries 9: Drama Queen
Dork Diaries 10: Puppy Love
Dork Diaries 11: Frenemies Forever
Dork Diaries 12: Crush Catastrophe
Dork Diaries 13: Birthday Drama
Dork Diaries 14: Spectacular Superstar
Dork Diaries 15: I Love Paris! – Coming soon!
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The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Treasure Hunt Monster (The Breakfast Club Adventures, 4)
Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators are back and better than ever, just in time for for a brand new investigation!
When a treasure hunt is announced at Rutherford High, the Breakfast Club Investigators want to win. But an otherwordly monster is set on spoiling their fun. . .
Using clues from a comic book, can Marcus and his friends uncover the truth? With the whole school at stake in the BCI’s biggest ever case, failing to solve the mystery just isn’t an option.
The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Phantom Thief is the fourth book in an exciting mystery series by England International footballer, child food-poverty campaigner and bestselling author Marcus Rashford MBE, inspired by Marcus’s own experiences growing up! Written with Alex Falase-Koya and packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, it is it the perfect book for children aged 8-11.
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The Colour Monster: The Feelings Doctor and the Emotions Toolkit
The latest picture book in the bestselling The Colour Monster series, from talented author-illustrator Anna Llenas, that encourages conversations about consent, mental health and wellbeing.One day, Nuna was in situation where she didn’t know how to say no and it left her feeling strange and confused. So she goes to see Colour Monster who is now a doctor and who can help to heal emotions, especially those that are big and difficult to understand.
To begin with, Nuna cannot find the right words. But with the help of Colour Monster and his emotions toolkit, Nuna learns how to use tools and techniques that will make her feel better. Together they try things like deep breathing, arts and crafts, blowing bubbles and dancing until she starts to feel calmer. Now will Nuna be able to talk about what’s bothering her?
This story addresses complex themes around consent, saying no and mental wellbeing in a sensitive, age-appropriate way. Through Anna’s experience as an art therapist, she has interwoven techniques that can make these conversations easier. Including big, fold-out pages, children can look inside the emotions toolkit, making use of the ideas for themselves (with the support of a grown-up when needed). The ideal conversation starter for readers of The Colour Monster, The Colour Monster Goes to School and Don’t Hug Doug.
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The Invisible String: 1
With over 400,000 copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed a generation of readers–children and adults alike–and has been updated with new illustrations and an afterword from the author. Now available in paperback for the first time!
Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they’re all connected by an invisible string. “That’s impossible!” the children insist, but still they want to know more: “What kind of string?” The answer is the simple truth that binds us all: An Invisible String made of love. Even though you can’t see it with your eyes, you can feel it deep in your heart, and know that you are always connected to the ones you love. Does everybody have an Invisible String? How far does it reach? Does it ever go away? This heartwarming picture book for all ages explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us, and opens up deeper conversations about love.
Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centers, foster care and social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, The Invisible String offers a very simple approach to overcoming loneliness, separation, or loss with an imaginative twist that children easily understand and embrace, and delivers a particularly compelling message in today’s uncertain times. This special paperback edition includes includes vibrant new illustrations and an introduction from the author.
“This book is a beautiful way to begin to try, as parents, to instill in children the impenetrable power of the heart, the energy of love, and the flow that can be felt from the grace in every moment.” –Tony Robbins
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Ballet Shoes (A Puffin Book)
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.
We three Fossils vow to try to put our name into history books, because it’s our very own, and nobody can say it’s because of our grandfathers.
Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil are sisters – with a difference. All three were adopted as babies by Great Uncle Matthew, an eccentric and rich explorer who then disappeared, leaving them in the care of his niece Sylvia. When Sylvia starts to run out of money they hit on an inspired idea: Pauline, Petrova and Posy will attend Madame Fidolia’s Children’s Academy of Dance and Stage Training – and take to the stage. But it’s not long before the Fossils learn that being a star isn’t as easy as they first thought…
Ballet Shoes is the magical, warm-hearted and much loved classic tale of three very different girls who work hard to master their talents.
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The Racehorse Who Learned to Dance
Charlie’s racehorse has certainly earned the name Noble Warrior: he won the Derby against all odds and bested a bunch of nasty kidnappers. But now Noddy is facing his greatest challenge yet . . .
Charlie’s best friend Polly is still recovering from an accident that left her almost paralysed. But Polly has a real talent with horses – and she and Charlie are determined not to let it go to waste. Can the two best friends find a way to make Polly’s equestrian dreams come true, and forge a new path for the racehorse who wouldn’t gallop?
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The Village by the Sea (A Puffin Book)
Winner of the 1982 Guardian Award for children’s fiction, The Village by the Sea is a survival story by the novelist Anita Desai.
Set in a small fishing villlage near Bombay, Lila and Hari, aged 13 and 12, struggle to keep the family, including two young sisters, going when their mother is ill and their father usually the worse for drink. When Hari goes to Bombay to find work, Lila seems to be responsible for everything. Although the book paints a picture of extreme poverty, it demonstrates the strength of the family even in the most extreme circumstances and offers a powerful picture of another culture.
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The Starlight Stables Gang (The Starlight Stables Gang, 1)
Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs!
Summer has always loved horses but she never thought she’d be able to learn how to ride them – not with money being so tight at home. Then she discovers the Starlight Stables where she meets a new gang of friends and learns how to ride in return for helping-out with the horses. It’s a dream come true!
Summer falls in love with life at the stables and especially with Luna, a beautiful dapple-grey pony. But one day, Summer arrives at the stables to find that Luna has been stolen in the night. It’s up to the Starlight Stables Gang to follow the clues and rescue Luna before it’s too late!
Full of fun, friendship and and mystery, this is the first book in the brand-new Starlight Stables Gang series. Beautifully illustrated by Hannah George.
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The Day We Saved the Future (the exciting, action-packed new book from Diversity dance superstars!)
An action-packed, laugh-out-loud, high-energy story for boys and girls celebrating family, friendship and brotherhood, and starring a time-travelling supercar.
From TV personalities and Diversity street dance superstars, brothers Ashley and Jordan Banjo
When billionaire satellite tycoon Noel Riche announces his latest project, the whole world tunes in – including brothers Cass and Micah. But Riche’s scheme is to rain asteroids on the planet until he is given absolute power – and there’s nothing anyone can do to stop him.
Or is there?
As the brothers flee a hail of meteors which demolishes their school, they are intercepted by an amazing time-travelling supercar, sent back from the future by their older selves to recruit them for a crucial mission.
They must travel back to the 1990s, befriend Noel Riche as a child their own age, and put right what once went wrong – all the while pursued by sinister agents from Riche’s dystopian future.
- Perfect for fans of Tom Fletcher and Alesha Dixon.
- Written in collaboration with Alexandra Sheppard
- Full of fantastic pictures by Brittney Bond
PRAISE FOR THE FLY HIGH CREW
“…full of action, aliens and a tight-knit crew who would do anything for each other. The twists and turns of the alien invasion keeps the reader guessing, putting them fully in the shoes of the adventurous crew experiencing such extraordinary events occurring in their school and homes.” – Matthew age 11, The Reading Zone
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The Royal Rebel: The Life of Suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh
Rebel, Princess, Suffragette: this is the incredible true story of the life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a forgotten heroine of the early twentieth century.
Born in 1876, Princess Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh ruler of the Punjab, and goddaughter of Queen Victoria. After her father lost control of his empire and was exiled to England, Sophia had a privileged but troubled upbringing that left her unsure about where she belonged – in India or England. Sensitive to injustice, she became an suffragette and fought hard to win the vote for women. This is the extraordinary story of her life.
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The Great Cake Race (Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures) (Step Into Reading)
Read all about BarbieTM and her sisters’ amazing adventures in the new animated series BarbieTM Dreamhouse Adventures in this Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader–plus stickers!Barbie and her sisters–Chelsea, Stacie, and Skipper–always have fun as they travel all around the world in the new animated comedy series BarbieTM Dreamhouse Adventures. Children ages 4 to 6 will love reading this Step into Reading Step 2 Reader based on BarbieTM Dreamhouse Adventures. It features over 30 sparkly stickers! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef, to the first woman president, she knows that girls can do anything!
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Not Now, Noor!
Noor loves her mum, and all the other hijabi women in her family, but wonders why do they wear headscarves? Is it so they can hide snacks for later? Or because they’re a super spy and hiding their secret identity?
Full of curiousity, Noor sets out to find her answer, but her family are all busy and have no time to answer this important question. Just as Noor is ready to give up on her quest, her Ammu arrives home and knows just the thing to say.
This heart-warming yet funny tale is a celebration of Muslim women, curious children, and family love.
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Mummy Fairy and Me: Fairy-in-Waiting (Mummy Fairy, 2)
The perfect story to read together with your little one.
My mummy looks normal, like any other mummy . . . but she’s not. Because she can turn into a fairy. She just has to shut her eyes tight, say ‘Marshmallow’ . . . and POOF! She’s Mummy Fairy.
Ella’s family has a big secret – her mummy is a fairy! She can do amazing spells with her computawand. Only, sometimes the spells go a bit wrong, and that’s when Ella steps in to the rescue.
In this brand-new book of magical adventures, there are very naughty monkeys, a swimming pool filled with ice cream, and the best birthday party ever – complete with giant cakes and fairy dust.
And after so much fun and adventure, will Ella get her wish and become a magical fairy, just like her mum?
The second book in this magical series for 5-7 year olds, from global bestselling author Sophie Kinsella.
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Grannysaurus: The funny new illustrated children’s picture book, full of dinosaurs, from number-one bestselling author David Walliams!
A boisterously funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower, perfect for young dinosaur fans!
One night, Spike creeps downstairs in his pyjamas to find that his granny has turned into a dinosaur – GRANNYSAURUS!
There are dinosaurs BOOGYING in the living room. With Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus, it’s a DINO DISCO!
Spike wants to stay up and party too! How will Grannysaurus ever get him back to bed? Perhaps her next guest, Tyrannosaurus Rex, can help?
Children will love to dance their way to bedtime with this exciting story full of spectacular surprises!
David Walliams’ book ‘The World’s Worst Monsters’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 18-09-2023.
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Kristy’s Great Idea: Full-Color Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel)
Now a major Netflix series!
Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of THE BABYSITTERS CLUB. Whatever comes up – cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls – you can count on them to save the day.
Babysitting isn’t always easy though, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.
Raina Telgemeier, using the signature style featured in her acclaimed graphic novels Smile and Sisters, perfectly captures all the drama and humor of the original novel!
BOOKS IN THE SERIES
- Kristy’s Great Idea (book 1)
- Truth About Stacey (book 2)
- Mary Anne Saves the Day (book 3)
- Claudia and Mean Janine (book 4)
- Dawn and the Impossible Three (book 5)
- Kristy’s Big Day (book 6)
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Sleepovers
“Guess what!” said Amy. “It’s my birthday next week and my mum says I can invite all my special friends for a sleepover party.”
You’re invited to the ultimate sleepover!
Amy, Bella, Chloe, Daisy and Emily are best friends at school, they even have their own Alphabet Club (just look at their initials!). Daisy is the newest member, she’s desperate to fit in, even though Chloe is VERY unfriendly to her at times.
And, when the girls start planning sleepovers for their birthdays, Daisy starts dreading her own.
She doesn’t know what her friends will make of her older sister . .
From bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, Sleepovers is a funny but moving tale exploring bullying, disability and friendship. It is the perfect book to introduce young readers to the world of Jaqueline Wilson, one of the country’s most beloved authors.
Has all the Jacqueline Wilson hallmarks of humour, good sense and a profound realism – Independent
And now, discover the sequel to Sleepovers, THE BEST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD.
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Ben Gives Up His Dummy: The book that makes children want to move on from dummies!
This picture book is designed to help children who are struggling to give up their dummies. Children love it because it’s a great story with fun illustrations, and parents love it because it enables children to kick their dummy habit once and for all.
This book ALSO tackles the days following the departure of the dummies, so parents don’t have to worry about a child missing their dummies once they’ve gone.
The book follows the story of a little boy called Ben, who refuses to give up his dummy. Then one night his mother persuades him to leave all his dummies outside her room for the ‘Dummy Fairy’ to take – (in exchange for a special gift). Ben gets to meet the fairy, who shows him that it IS possible to give up dummies without shedding a single tear.
After reading, children can follow the story at home by collecting up their dummies and leaving them outside their bedroom at night. Parents can then ensure that the ‘Dummy Fairy’ takes them off to Fairyland, leaving a special gift in their place!
The book also includes some fun ideas to help stop children missing the dummies, in the days after they’ve gone.
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“After hearing this story three times, my son asked if he could put his dummies out for the Dummy Fairy to take to Fairyland. Once they’d gone he didn’t miss them one bit!” – Lucy Jones
Reviews and praise for Bea Gives Up Her Dummy
“There is no other book quite like this. When reading it to my own dummy dependent daughter, she was swept away by the magic of the fairies. Thanks to this lovely book she knows the dummy fairy will be visiting imminently and is prepared for it.” JN2 Magazine
“Bea Gives Up Her Dummy is an enchanting tale featuring magical illustrations. The book acts as a step-by-step preparation for giving up dummies.” The Ham and High
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Ben Gives Up His Dummy: The book that makes children want to move on from dummies! (Featuring the ‘Dummy Fairy’)
A picture book that is designed to help children who are struggling to give up their dummies. Children love it because it’s a fabulous fairy story with beautiful illustrations, and parents love it because it enables children to kick their dummy habit once and for all.
This book ALSO tackles the days following the departure of the pacifiers, so parents don’t have to worry about a child missing their pacifiers once they’ve gone.
The book follows the story of a little boy called Ben, who refuses to give up his dummy. Then one night his mother persuades him to leave all his dummies outside his room for the ‘Dummy Fairy’ to take – (in exchange for a special gift). Ben gets to meet the fairy, who shows him that it IS possible to give up dummies without shedding a single tear. The book uses a fun and imaginative story to teach children why it makes sense to give up dummies, and it also offers up some fun ideas to stop them missing them once they’ve gone. After reading, parents can simply follow the book at home, and arrange an exciting visit from the Dummy Fairy, to the delight of their child. Ben Gives Up His Dummy provides an easy, fun way for parents to say goodbye to dummies for good.
See also: Bea Gives Up Her Dummy
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The Rainbow Fish
A wealth of resources on CD-ROM to enhance teachers work on ‘Rainbow Fish’. * Interactive text extracts to annotate with the class. * Non-fiction, cross-curricular photos and videos to put the story in context. * Author interviews or biography. * Interactive whiteboard activities.Read more
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Barbie I Can Be…Story Collection (Barbie I Can Be: Step into Reading)
The Barbie™ I Can Be . . . Story Collection includes five Step into Reading early readers: I Can Be . . . A Baby Doctor, I Can Be . . . A Horse Rider, I Can Be . . . A Teacher, I Can Be . . . A Pet Vet, and I Can Be . . . A Ballerina. Girls ages 4–6 won’t be able to resist!Read more
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ABC of Body Safety and Consent: teach children about body safety, consent, safe/unsafe touch, private parts, body boundaries & respect
The 26 ‘key’ letters and accompanying words will help children to learn and consolidate age-appropriate, crucial and life-changing body safety and consent skills. Designed as a ‘dip in and dip out’ book, the text, the child-centred questions and the stunning illustrations will reinforce key skills such as consent, respect, body boundaries, safe and unsafe touch, Early Warning Signs, Safety Network, private parts, and the difference between secrets and surprises. Also included are Discussion Questions for parents, caregivers and educators. Suitable for children 4 to 10 years.
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Bizzy Bear: Chinese New Year
Five easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this vibrant, interactive board book for toddlers.
Join Bizzy Bear and his friends as they celebrate the lunar new year. Little ones will love using the chunky sliders to help Bizzy Bear get dressed, decorate the house, eat a meal and watch fireworks whizz across the sky, before celebrating with a spectacular street party to welcome in the new year.
Another exciting adventure in this best-selling series which encourages preschoolers to play a part in Bizzy Bear’s story. This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is an essential stepping stone to reading, as well as develops gross and fine motor skills.
Illustrated by Benji Davies, the multi-award winning illustrator of The Storm Whale and Grandad’s Island.
Collect the whole series; other titles include: Vet’s Clinic, Fun Park, Football Player, Fire Rescue and lots, lots more!
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Race to the Rescue (Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives)
Meet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites. And together they make an unstoppable team, especially when trying to solve a mystery!
Maysa Malik has got herself into trouble yet again and this time she’s forgotten to post her dad’s passport application before his SUPER IMPORTANT work trip.
Then Imam Abdullah goes missing, and Maysa and her twin brother Musa have a new mystery to solve with the help of their neighbour, Norman, of course. But, as they search for clues around the neighbourhood, Maysa will have to find a way to save her dad’s trip too!
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Steady For This: the laugh-out-loud and unforgettable teen novel of the year!
MEET MC GROWLS, WANNABE RAPPER AND STAR OF THE SHOW IN THIS HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING TEEN DEBUT.Yeah they call me Growls, I’m like a tiger on the prowl.
King of jungles so you better take a bow.
King of concrete so you better say it loud!Shaun (aka MC Growls) is ready to drop his best bars and smash the competition at Raptology. That way, he’s convinced Tanisha, his crush, will finally give him a chance.
But when a livestream practice goes epically wrong, Growls’s dirty laundry is literally exposed. He’s finally achieved his dreams of going viral – not in the good way.
Now Tanisha won’t look at him, he’s the joke of the school and there’s no way he can show his face at the competition. Will he ever catch a break?
Then a new girl on the block appears who might be just the friend Growls needs. Especially when she points out that Raptology could be the answer to his problems after all. . .
STEP UP TO THE MIC! It’s MC Growls and he’s ready for this. He’s steady for this. It’s comeback season and they call him comeback king for a reason.
A hilarious debut from breakout star Nathanael Lessore, perfect for teen readers of Alex Wheatle and Jason Reynolds.
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The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom (A Very Fiery Fairy Tale)
The first in a fabulously funny series about a dragon who has lost his flame – but may just find fire elsewhere . . . Perfect for fans of The DInosaur That Pooped series.
Sir Wayne’s dragon has lost his flame. Are his teeth TOO clean? Is his tongue TOO pink? Perhaps his diet is to blame. Not to worry – Sir Wayne has a meal plan of EPIC proportions, including a big lump of lava, one burning bush, some sparklers and fireworks – the ones that go ‘WHOOOOSH’. Oh, and one VERY mouldy old piece of cheese – almost as green as the snot from a sneeze . . . What could possibly go wrong?!
A hilariously anarchic picture book, with a truly explosive ending! From the hugely exciting new picture book talent, Beach. Look out for The Knight with the Blazing Bottom coming in June 2022!
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