Literature & Fiction
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My Daddies!
A funny, heartfelt picture-book celebrating same-sex parents and shared story time, perfect for introducing children to the different kinds of family in the world today.
Set off on a series of incredible adventures with an adorable family as the stories they read burst into colourful life. Battle dragons, dodge deadly dinosaurs, zoom to the moon and explore the world in a hot air balloon, before winding down in a wonderfully cosy bedtime ending.
The bouncy, rhyming, read-aloud text is brought to life by bestselling, award-winning illustrator Garry Parsons, illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series.
‘This rhyming picture book celebrating same-sex parents is a gentle and sweet read . . . a wonderful celebration of adoption and the different shapes a family can take!’ BookTrust
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Really Fun Facts Book For 9-12 Year Old Girls: Illustrated amazing facts for girls: Super-inspirational women, nature, sport, science, positivity, … and funny trivia for…
Just For Girls – over 100 really fun, bite-sized, illustrated and interesting facts for curious minds.
Loaded with motivating and inspiring really fun facts and trivia ranging from inspirational women who have shaped history to the weird and wonderful world of Mother Nature. From mind-boggling scientific facts to sporting achievements and un-sung community heroines who have overcome challenges, spread kindness, and made a difference. Every fact comes with a fun, light-hearted illustration.
From breaking boundaries to conquering new heights, there’s always a girl who can accomplish what she sets her mind to.
Really Fun Facts For Girls is written to celebrate positivity, bravery and strength in girls, igniting curiosity and sparking confidence, determination and self-belief. And all in a really fun way!
All girls can shine brightly and dream big!
Did you know?
★ British born adventurer Gertrude Bell was the first woman to ever navigate the Syrian desert alone in the 1900’s?
★ Sports brand Nike® is named after a mythical woman?
★ The Barbie® movie is the most successful female-directed film of all time?
Misty Copeland made history by becoming the first African American woman to become principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre?
★ The oldest woman to ever go to space is Wally Funk at 82 years old?Highlights
- Over 100 Amazing Facts for 9-12 Year Old Girls
- Professionally Illustrated On Every Page
- Empowering & Motivating For 9+ Year Old Girls
- World Records, Real Life Gems & Weird But True Trivia
- A Champion Of Positivity, Bravery and Strength in Girls
- Builds Curiosity, Confidence, Determination and Self-Belief
- Ideal Gift For 9+ Year Old Girls
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Barry the Fish with Fingers: A laugh-out-loud picture book from the creators of Supertato!
Have you EVER seen a fish with fingers? No? Well, neither had the fish at the bottom of the ocean . . . until they caught sight of Barry! From the masterminds that brought you Supertato, Norman and No-Bot!Fish come from all over the ocean to see Puffy the Puffer Fish’s amazing bubbles. Big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles . . . they’ve never seen anything quite so amazing!
That is until Barry arrives on the scene. Barry is a fish with fingers and he’s going to put them to good use. The fish are amazed. Life under the sea will never be the same again . . .
This crazy deep-sea caper is sure to be a hit with all the kids!
Look out for more hilarious stories from picture book superstars Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet:
Supertato stories:
Supertato
Supertato: Veggies Assemble
Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run!
Supertato: Evil Pea Rules
Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom
Supertato: Carnival Catastro-Pea
Supertato: Bubbly TroublyOther Supertato books:
Supertato Sticker Activity Book
Supertato Super Squad
Supertato Sticker Skills (coming May 2021)Selected other titles by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet:
Barry the Fish with Fingers and the Hairy Scary Monster
Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell
Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat
Doug the Bug that went Boing!
I Need a Wee!
No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom
No-Bot the Robot’s New Bottom
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The Rainbow Fish/Bi:libri – Eng/German PB
Nothing is nicer than sharing and giving in this bilingual German edition of the beloved classic by Marcus Pfister!NorthSouth Books is proud to partner with bi: libri in a new line of multilingual children’s books. Launching with bilingual editions of The Rainbow Fish in ten languages, and continuing with more unique titles that address universal themes, such as friendship, tolerance, and finding courage–bringing great stories and second-language learning fun to children around the world.For over twenty-five years the little fish with the sparkling scales, who learned to conquer his vanity, has enchanted children and grown-ups all over the world.
A great way to introduce a second language to very young children, be they English- or German-speaking.
“Will fascinate preschoolers.”–Booklist
“A delightful tale.”–Parade
A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER
WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE
AMERICAN BOOKSELLER ABBY AWARD WINNER
AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN’S CHOICE
Meet Marcus Pfister at www.marcuspfister.ch
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Mysteries at Sea: Peril on the Atlantic
A twisty and heart-pounding mystery at sea, from award-winning A.M. Howell.July, 1936. As the Queen Mary sets sail across the Atlantic, Alice can’t wait for the summer of adventure that lies ahead. She’s excited to explore the huge ship, with its shops, animals and even celebrities on board.
As Alice’s sailor father focuses on winning a prestigious race, she witnesses a shocking attack. Alice and her new friend Sonny start to uncover a dark plot to sabotage the race, and as they investigate gold bars, anonymous notes and lost silk gloves, secrets in their own lives come to the surface.
While fog threatens the boat’s journey, and dangerous enemies show themselves, Alice and Sonny are in their own race to solve all the mysteries unfolding. But what they discover might change both their lives forever…
Praise for A.M. Howell:
WINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN’S AWARD
WINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR
A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK“Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel.” The Telegraph
“Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail.” The Daily Mail
“Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs.” The Times
“Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling.” The i
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Sea (The Huntress Trilogy)
The first book in a stunning new fantasy adventure trilogy, perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Philip Pullman, Piers Torday, Abi Elphinstone, Katherine Rundell and Frances Hardinge.
In the sky, the fire spirits dance and ripple. Grandma says they showed our Tribe that I’d be a captain, before I was even born.
Ever since Ma died, Mouse has looked after her little brother, Sparrow, dreaming of her destiny as captain of the Huntress. But now Da’s missing, Sparrow is in danger, and a deathly cold is creeping across Trianukka …
Sea-churning, beast-chattering, dream-dancing, whale-riding, terrodyl-flying, world-saving adventure.
‘Moonsprites. Terrodyls. Beastchatter. The Huntress: Sea is a heart-thumpingly brilliant adventure. Paver meets Pullman. A real gem’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher and The Shadow Keeper
‘A glorious world, a wild adventure and a fierce heroine. I can’t stop thinking about this book!’ – Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike
If you like Northern Lights, The Lie Tree, The Last Wild and Rooftoppers, you’ll love Sea.
Don’t miss the second book in The Huntress Trilogy, Sky.
Sarah Driver is a graduate of the Bath Spa MA in Writing for Young People, during which she won the United Agents Most Promising Writer prize in 2014. She is also a qualified nurse and midwife. Sarah started writing stories as a small child and lists her influences as Spellhorn by Berlie Doherty, A Necklace Of Raindrops by Joan Aiken and the Carbonel books by Barbara Sleigh – those gorgeous, magical stories that create and nurture readers.
When she’s not writing, she can be found walking by the sea, visiting exhibitions, reading or travelling, often in the name of research. She has seen humpback whales from an oak boat in the northern seas of Iceland, eaten cubes of six-month fermented Greenland shark, and journeyed by train beyond the arctic circle to the far north of Swedish Lapland, where she rode a slightly obstinate horse through a forest, under the northern lights, in temperatures of -32 degrees. She has learned that even horrifying bouts of sea-sickness make excellent research material.
Sea is Sarah’s debut novel, the first in The Huntress trilogy. Sarah lives in Sussex, close to the sea, with Lily, a street-wise ginger cat and an excitable mini-lop bunny named Peter.
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Escape to the River Sea
Beautiful and full of adventure, Escape to the River Sea is Emma Carroll’s compelling novel inspired by Eva Ibbotson’s bestselling, classic masterpiece, Journey to the River Sea.
‘A joyously animal-packed adventure.’ – Hilary McKay, Costa Award-winning author of The Skylark’s War
In 1946, Rosa Sweetman, a young Kindertransport girl, is longing for her family to claim her. The war in Europe is over and she is the only child left at Westwood, a rambling country estate in the north of England, where she’d taken refuge seven years earlier.
The arrival of a friend of the family, Yara Fielding, starts an adventure that will take Rosa deep into the lush beauty of the Amazon rainforest in search of jaguars, ancient giant sloths and somewhere to belong. What she finds is Yara’s lively, welcoming family on the banks of the river and, together, they face a danger greater than she could ever have imagined.
Featuring places and characters known and loved by fans of Journey to the River Sea (including, among others, Maia, Finn, Miss Minton and Clovis) this spectacular story tells of the next generation and the growing threats to the Amazon rainforest that continue to this day.
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Steve, Terror of the Seas
The almost true story of Steve, the very scary fish.
Steve is not very big. His teeth aren’t very sharp. And though he’s no angelfish, there are far scarier creatures in the sea. So why is everyone so frightened of Steve?
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The Royal Leap-Frog
**A triumph – Daily Mail**
**Laughter, action, colour, rhyme, silliness, chaos, a king, a feast and a fairytale setting – The Royal Leap-Frog has all these – Sunday Times**
—————–When a flea, a grasshopper and a frog compete to show the King who can jump the highest, it causes CHAOS in the royal dining hall. Who can jump the highest? Can the clever leap-frog use his wits to win?
And will the Emperor’s dog EVER get rid of the flea?This funny and irresistible retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable, ‘The Leap Frog’, will make children laugh – AND show them that brains are sometimes better than brawn. With a pitch-perfect rhyming text by bestselling Peter Bently, and gloriously detailed illustrations by award-winning Claire Powell, this is an unmissable treat for all ages!
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Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Royal Engine: Perfect for royal fans of the classic illustrated stories – Thomas goes to London and meets the Queen
Join Thomas and The Fat Controller on a journey to meet Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in this beautiful picture book!
The Fat Controller has been invited to London to be given an award by the Queen! Thomas must take him to his destination, but they are faced with many obstacles along the way. They even meet a shiny royal engine named Duchess, who is also in a big hurry! Will Thomas get The Fat Controller to London’s Victoria Station on time?
Accompanied by stills from the TV special, The Royal Engine, and a cover illustrated in the Awdry tradition, this adventure is bound to thrill both royal fans and all lovers of Thomas the little blue engine.
Other picture books about Thomas the Tank Engine include:
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Dinosaurs 9781405293112
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Spring Surprise – 9781405292917
Thomas & Friends: A Day at the Football – 9781405289238
Thomas & Friends: A Visit to London for Thomas the Tank Engine – 9781405281263
Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
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Dance with Oti: The Bird Jive
Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse’s debut picture book, now in paperback!
It’s time for Oti’s dance class! Join Oti in her dance studio and learn “The Bird Jive” in ten easy steps.
There are lots of children in Oti’s dance class – and lots of feelings, too. Meet Fikile in her sparkly new shoes and Naira who is SUPER excited to get started! Gan is feeling a little worried about joining in whilst Martin can’t wait to show his parents what he can do! But in the middle of their dance routine, an unexpected visitor disrupts the class. Not to fear, Oti is here! Soon they are back on track, getting ready for the performance of their lives.
Written by Strictly Come Dancing superstar Oti Mabuse, this debut picture book will dance into the hands of families who have loved watching Oti on-screen.
Watch a step-by-step dance tutorial and listen to “The Bird Jive” when you scan the QR code in the book!
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Love from Giraffes Can’t Dance Board Book
Join Gerald the Giraffe and friends for a sparkling celebration of LOVE!
From the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can’t Dance comes a brand-new rhyming story filled with joy and love… and all your favourite characters from the bestselling classic!
This magical moonlit rhyme is ideal for sharing and reading aloud with loved ones, and as a sturdy board book, it’s perfect for even the littlest hands.
The perfect gift to say ‘I love you’ on Valentine’s Day, or at any time of the year.
Praise for Giraffes Can’t Dance:
“All toddlers should grow up reading this” Daily Mail
“A modern classic” Baby & Me
“A joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms . . . there’s also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different” Junior
“A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp” Daily Telegraph
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Seagull’s Got to Dance: The Second Adventure (Seagulls Don’t Eat Sorbet)
The Seagull Chicks are back!
This time, the Chicks have to attend the season’s opening address by the seagull leader, Sky. It doesn’t sound like fun and Seb especially is bored, at least until the Seriously Seagull dance troupe fly in to perform a dance. Completely mesmerised, Seb suddenly knows that this is what he wants to be – a dancer.
However, his seagull community just work the promenade pinching chips and they don’t believe that any of their seagulls should do anything else. Determined to complete his dream, Seb continues to practice his routines but he gets into trouble, only helped out by his nana and grandad who tell him to go for it.
Will Seb fulfil his dream of being a true dancer?
The next charming adventure in this children’s series, Seagull’s Got to Dance brings a love of dance into Seb’s world. It is ideal for young children, especially those in Blackpool who will recognise the illustrated locations!
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Zoe’s Rescue Zoo: The Worried Wombat
At Zoe’s Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply!
Zoe loves living at her uncle’s rescue zoo because there’s always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret… She can actually TALK to the animals!
Zoe’s thrilled to welcome a new wombat family to the zoo! But when Winnie is separated from her mum, can Zoe help the little wombat feel safe in her new home?
Another fantastic title in the perfect series for young animal lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams.
Have you read Zoe’s other adventures?Check out The Rascally Raccoon, The Adventurous Arctic Fox, The Runaway Reindeer, The Talkative Tiger and many more titles!
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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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Red Rackham’s Treasure: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin)
One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature
Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.
The world’s most famous travelling reporter sets out in search of Red Rackham’s treasure.
Determined to find the treasure of the notorious pirate Red Rackham, Tintin and Captain Haddock set sail aboard the Sirius to find the shipwreck of the Unicorn. With the help of an ingenious shark-shaped submarine, Tintin follows the clues deep down on this ocean adventure.
Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.
The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th.
Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.
Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures?
Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
Tintin in America
Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh
Tintin: The Blue Lotus
Tintin: The Broken Ear
Tintin: The Black Island
Tintin: King Ottakar’s Sceptre
Tintin: The Crab with the Golden Claws
Tintin: The Shooting Star
Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn
Tintin: Red Rackham’s Treasure
Tintin: The Seven Crystal Balls
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun
Tintin: Land of Black Gold
Tintin: Destination Moon
Tintin: Explorers of the Moon
Tintin: The Calculus Affair
Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks
Tintin in Tibet
Tintin: The Castafiore Emerald
Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney
The Adventures of Tintin and the Picaros
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Daily Planner – Yas Queen notebook LGBT Gay Pride Rainbow Drag: Daily planner, 6×9 inch, 136 pages – Birthday gift ideas for kids men women
★ PLANNER OVERVIEW- Planner daily, which features a cool LGBT pattern as the cover design. The size of the 2021 planner is 6 x 9 inch which is suit for your briefcase or bag. It features 2021 weekly and monthly pages with durable coated and long-lasting monthly tabs that divide easily for academic year planning and tracking. In addition, this book also has a map of the United States and holidays, very convenient for you to plan travel ♥
★ 2021 PLANNER MONTHLY PAGES – Features 12 months of monthly pages with start 28/12/2020 past and future calendars can simplify your plans over a long period of time to improve your time management skill. In the right side note section, you can write down your task, thoughts, etc… ♥
★ 2021 PLANNER WEEKLY, DAILY PAGES – The weekly, daily view pages can help you keep track of all day with a clear weekly view. Weekly view pages contain enough ruled space for your detailed daily planning, appointments, activities, and so on. Your top priorities are highlighted in the weekly pages which can help you to keep the most important thing to do in your mind. Also, the holidays are highlighted in the pages as well to remind you of the important dates ♥
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TECHNICAL MANAGER Notebook: Funny TECHNICAL MANAGER Appreciation Gift for Men And Women | 6 * 9, 120 pages, Notebook For TECHNICAL MANAGER
Features:
• The cover is printed with a durable matte finish.
• Perfect size at 6 x 9 in
• 120 pages
• Can be used to keep track of projects, take notes, write down ideas, make lists, or Journal
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Bravery: A Baby Sea Turtle’s First Adventure
Bravery: A Baby Sea Turtle’s First Adventure is a children’s book, beautifully illustrated with full page watercolor paintings. It tells the story of a loggerhead sea turtle hatchling figuring out what/who she is as she begins to emerge from her egg, deep underneath the sand. She must navigate her way to the surface of the sand, along with her siblings, and then make her way safely to the ocean to begin her adventurous life as a sea turtle.The story is told from the baby sea turtle’s perspective. The imagery of the journey is both realistic and creative. Author, Bec Martin, has volunteered for several years with the Topsail Turtle Project, a program of The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, located in Surf City, North Carolina (https://www.seaturtlehospital.org). As a volunteer, Bec has observed many sea turtle nests and has been present when the hatchlings have emerged and made their way to the ocean.
Book foreward provided by Kathy Zagzebski, Executive Director of The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.
Bec hopes to inspire children all over the world to be brave, aided by the memory of this endearing story.
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No More Nappies: A Potty-Training Book (Campbell Big Steps, 2)
Gold Winner of the Junior Design Awards Best Baby Books 0-2 Years.
The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In No More Nappies, meet Millie and Mo – two adorable toddlers who are ready to ditch their nappies and learn how to use the potty.
Follow the ups and downs of their potty-training journey brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful potty-training tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, No More Nappies is a brilliant way to introduce potty-training in a fun and relatable way.
For more toddler tips read I’m Not Sleepy: Helping Toddlers Go To Sleep and I’m Starting Nursery.
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Dork Diaries: I Love Paris! (Volume 15): Jokes, drama and BFFs in the global hit series
The BRAND NEW Dork Diaries instalment – join the jokes, the drama and the aDORKable BFFs in this mega-selling series for fans of Lottie Brooks. 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?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! – Out now!
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Tom Gates: Five Star Stories (the brand new book in the multi-million bestselling series!)
The top-of-the-class, extra special 21st book from bestselling author and illustrator Liz Pichon.
A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story!
The brand new Tom Gates bestseller from multi-million selling writer and illustrator Liz Pichon.
Q: Who wants their FIVE STAR funny story included in Oakfield School’s story book?
A: EVERYONE!
But what will Tom write about? Inspiration strikes when he looks at his excellent collection of ODD OBJECTS and remembers the funny stories behind each one. Starting with Great Great Aunt Aggie’s fake bird hat, the weird stone with a hole and his very special doodle pen.
Marcus wants to write about Tom (which is annoying), Amy’s got a funny poem and Norman’s story is all about… cheese. But Mr Fullerman can only choose the FIVE STAR STORIES – will Tom get his work in on time? And will Granddad read Tom’s story and find out what REALLY happened to Aunt Aggie’s hat? (Spoiler alert – probably)
- Written in diary form
- Every page STUFFED full of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN
- The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize!
- Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly
- The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!
Don’t miss Shoe Wars – the epic standalone by Liz Pichon.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde (Book 17) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 17)
In Diper Överlöde, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks.
When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick’s band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn’t realize what he’s getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle.
Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick’s band be a diper överlöde?
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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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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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Little Lost Dolphin (Step into Reading, Step 2: Barbie)
Girls ages 4 to 6 love dolphins, so they will love reading how Barbie® rescues a cute baby dolphin in this Step into Reading leveled reader!Read more
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The Royal Rabbits (Volume 1)
The perfect Easter gift for readers age 7+!The adventure begins for brave little Shylo and his Royal Rabbit friends in this charming series from bestselling authors Santa Montefiore and Simon Sebag Montefiore and illustrator Kate Hindley, that proves even the smallest rabbit can be the biggest hero.
Life is an adventure. Anything in the world is possible – by will and by luck, with a moist carrot, a wet noise and a slice of mad courage!
Shylo has always been the runt of the litter, the weakest and quietest of all of his family. His siblings spend their days making fun of him for not being like the rest of them. But when Shylo stumbles across a band of ratzis and overhears their evil plan to take a photo of the Queen in her nightie, it’s up to this unlikely hero to travel to London and inform the Royal Rabbits of London about the diabolical plot!
The Royal Rabbits have a proud history of protecting the royal family and now the secret society need to leap into action to stop the ratzis… But can a rabbit as feeble and shy as Shylo convince them that Queen is in danger?
Praise for The Royal Rabbits:
‘Packed with fun, fantasy and the sort of adventure guaranteed to have sticky little fingers hungrily turning the pages’ The Mail on Sunday
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The Royal Rabbits: Escape From the Tower
‘Packed with fun, fantasy and the sort of adventure guaranteed to have sticky little fingers hungrily turning the pages’ The Mail on Sunday
‘The Royal Rabbits is sweet, funny and beautifully illustrated’ The TimesShylo’s adventures with his Royal Rabbit friends continue in this charming series from bestselling authors Santa Montefiore and Simon Sebag Montefiore and illustrator Kate Hindley, that proves even the smallest rabbit can be the biggest hero.
Life is an adventure. Anything in the world is possible – by will and by luck, with a moist carrot, a wet noise and a slice of mad courage!
Little Shylo Tawny-Tail is proud to call himself one of the Royal Rabbits of London, a secret order who live under Buckingham Palace and fight evil across the world.
But high up in one of London’s famous skyscrapers, the horrible Ratzis are plotting to cause chaos during a visit from the President of the United States. And when the Grand Burrow is attacked and Shylo is kidnapped, it looks as though they might just manage it! Can Shylo escape in time to save the day?
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Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #1: The Sun Trail
Discover the origins of the warrior Clans in this thrilling prequel to Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series—now beautifully repackaged with striking new cover art!
The first book in the Dawn of the Clans series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge the warrior code. Long before Firestar left his kittypet home to join ThunderClan, a band of cats from the mountains set off on a dangerous journey in search of a new home. . . .
Dawn of the Clans #1: The Sun Trail delivers all the epic adventure and thrilling fantasy that Warriors fans have come to expect. This prequel arc is the perfect introduction for new Warriors readers—and a long-awaited tale of the origins of the Clans that will thrill dedicated Erin Hunter fans!
Also contains an exclusive bonus scene!
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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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The Christmas Pine: the magical tale for Christmas by Julia Donaldson – now in a stunning paperback edition
A magical picture book for Christmas, written in perfect, heartfelt rhyme by Julia Donaldson, bestselling creator of Zog and Superworm.
“Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia’s heart: the power of children and song”
Good HousekeepingDeep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it’s going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square!
This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity and hope.
- Julia Donaldson’s perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. This is a classic to treasure for generations
- Victoria Sandøy’s exquisite, atmospheric illustrations are full of gorgeous details to point out and share
- A paragraph on the final page of the book explains the true story behind the tree
The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK’s support during World War II.
Each year, the UK Poetry Society asks a poet to write a poem to welcome the tree. Julia Donaldson originally wrote The Christmas Pine to celebrate the 2020 Christmas tree. The poem was performed by London schoolchildren, and displayed in Trafalgar Square.
Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children’s books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children’s writer in Britain today.
Many of Julia Donaldson’s beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas.
Superworm animation will premiere on BBC Christmas 2021
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The Christmas Pine: the magical tale for Christmas by Julia Donaldson – now in a stunning paperback edition
A magical picture book for Christmas, written in perfect, heartfelt rhyme by Julia Donaldson, bestselling creator of Zog and Superworm.
“Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia’s heart: the power of children and song”
Good HousekeepingDeep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it’s going to be the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square!
This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity and hope.
- Julia Donaldson’s perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. This is a classic to treasure for generations
- Victoria Sandøy’s exquisite, atmospheric illustrations are full of gorgeous details to point out and share
- A paragraph on the final page of the book explains the true story behind the tree
The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK’s support during World War II.
Each year, the UK Poetry Society asks a poet to write a poem to welcome the tree. Julia Donaldson originally wrote The Christmas Pine to celebrate the 2020 Christmas tree. The poem was performed by London schoolchildren, and displayed in Trafalgar Square.
Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children’s books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children’s writer in Britain today.
Many of Julia Donaldson’s beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas.
Superworm animation will premiere on BBC Christmas 2021
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Peter Pan (Illustrated): The 1911 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
Discover J. M. Barrie’s original edition from 1911, featuring 13 high-quality illustrations and a fun quiz about the story of Peter Pan.
Originally published in 1911 as Peter and Wendy, this classic children’s novel follows the adventures of a mischievous young boy named Peter Pan. Refusing to grow up, Peter lives in the magical world of Neverland with pirates, fairies, and mermaids. With the help of the Lost Boys and the Darling children, Peter bravely battles the evil Captain Hook and his pirate crew in an endless chase around the magical island. This timeless tale of imagination, adventure, and friendship has captured the hearts of generations and remains a beloved classic to this day. The imaginative and enchanted world of Peter Pan calls readers of all ages on an unforgettable adventure that will teach them how to embrace their inner child and never stop dreaming.
This beautiful edition includes:
- 13 original, first-edition, high-quality illustrations by the legendary artist F. D. Bedford.
- A fun quiz about the story and characters of Peter Pan to complete at the end of the book.
- A beautifully designed cover to adorn your collection.
- Easy-to-read typesetting for the perfect reading experience for both children and adults.
Peter Pan, one of the best classic novels for young boys and girls of all time, is the perfect gift for young book lovers that will become an unmissable part of your collection!
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Disney Wish: The Junior Novel (From the Movie)
Relive the magic from Disney’s latest release, Wish!Read more
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I Want a Pet: 1
In this deliciously funny picture book from Children’s Laureate Lauren Child a child really wants a pet – but Mum, Dad, Granny and Grandad aren’t keen on any of her ideas! Sheep are forever following you around, an octopus would leave eight dirty footprints wherever it went and boa constrictors have a habit of wrapping themselves around you and squeezing too tightly… Can she find a pet that will please everyone? Perfect for any child who has ever wanted a pet, and any parent who has ever objected!Read more
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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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Alex Teaches Road Safety: Volume 8 (Learn with Alex and Anna)
The eighth book in the Learn with Alex and Anna series. Alex’s road skills in the back garden scare Anna and annoy Freddie, the dog. But Grandpa saves the day. Taking Alex for a walk to the shops, Grandpa teaches him how to use footpaths and roads correctly. Grandpa also demonstrates how to cross the road safely. Alex later imparts his newfound knowledge to Anna and his friend. Read this charming story to find out why you should avoid stepping on cracked paving, and how you can cross the road safely.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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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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