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The bestselling Bakery Dragon is back, braving a snowstorm to deliver cookies and cheer, just in time for Christmas! And a friend in need requires the greatest cookie of all, one that can warm even the coldest heart. 'Tis the season for cookies! As the holidays approach, Ember the dragon is on delivery duty, traveling across the land to bring...

NEW stunning collection showcasing the original E.H. Shepard art with A.A. Milne’s timeless stories. “Once upon a time, a very long time ago now, about last Friday, Winnie-the-Pooh lived in a forest all by himself under the name of Sanders.” Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh! E.H. Shepard’s original, iconic artwork has been reproduced for this 100th anniversary collection, truly paying...

Based on the original animated series and inspired by a true story, this all-new Trash Truck's Christmas story will be perfect for little fans of big trucks this holiday season! "A cheerful addition to holiday collections!" - SCHOOL & LIBRARY JOURNAL Hank, a six-year-old boy with a big imagination, and his best pal, the honking, snorting Trash Truck, celebrate the...

A monstrously good picture book about a nervous duck who takes his courage in hand and discovers a spectacular underwater wonderland. Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake. Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He’s heard there’s a monster in the lake, but his friends don’t believe a...

Featuring festive rooms and wintry spaces, this adorable sticker book invites readers to build a cute, cosy, and Christmassy world. The book contains 10 empty, Christmas-themed rooms for readers to transform into cosy spaces with stickers. They are: a Christmas dinner scene, a Christmas tree scene, a reindeer stable, a festive deli, a toy shop, an ice rink, a Christmas...

Shadow Thieves (published as School for Thieves in the US) is the OVERALL WINNER of the Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Prize 2026! “Top marks” Observer "Utterly fabulous” Alexander Armstrong “The real thing” Michael Grant “A thrilling read!” Jonathan Stroud “Propulsive pacing and action-packed plotting” Publishers' Weekly starred review Skandar meets Oliver Twist in this blockbusting middle-grade adventure...

With more than 100 mind-boggling puzzles to solve, this children's puzzle book is the perfect way for kids to stay entertained while above the clouds or on the ground. Offering a huge collection of brainteasers, Plane Games for Clever Kids® will turn any plane ride into a fun-filled adventure. Kids can spot which helicopter is the odd one out, guide...

A heartfelt and joyous introduction to Diwali from the award-winning Rashmi Sirdeshpande, with stunning illustrations from Navya Raju. In Jai's house the decorations are up, the lights are being lit, Diwali is coming! All the family gathers for the celebrations, the delicious food and treats and the dancing begins. But Jai notices that not everyone shares the same excitement: Izzy,...

An official deluxe sticker book starring fan-favourite characters from Netflix’s Academy Award-winning animated film KPop Demon Hunters and featuring over 500 stickers for hours of interactive fun! Get to know the characters from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters in this colourful sticker book collection! With over 500 stickers perfect for decorating, fans can flip through pages filled with fact-packed information about...

Friday Barnes is back in Manhattan in this latest instalment of the bestselling detective series. Despite being a great detective, Friday can't work out if Ian has broken up with her. It's not easy being both brilliant and socially clueless. Unable to deal with the heartache, Friday tries to lose herself in the intellectual world of street chess. But she...

Full of different textures, this touch-and-feel book encourages children to interact with the world around them. Squish the sea sponge, scrape the rough tree bark, and stroke the sheep's fluffy fleece as you get hands-on with the world around you! With 10 exciting textures to touch, this tactile board book engages with the natural world and encourages children to interact...

When Nancy spots a pine marten in the woods, she also stumbles across a girl from another time, who warns that the creature's life is in peril. Nancy is having a wonderful wintry holiday in Devon, when she spots a strange little brown animal poking around in the woods - a pine marten! But Nancy soon discovers she's not the...

Celebrate 30 years of Piko Piko power with the ultimate Amy Rose story in this graphic novel collection! Cool, sweet, and pink! All words that describe our absolute favourite hedgehog. That's right—step aside, Sonic, and have no fear. Amy Rose is here! Ian Flynn, Aaron Hammerstrom, and Reggie Graham are back for another Classic Sonic special, and this time, Amy's...

Learn about colours, animals, words and numbers with Ms Rachel in this early learning boxset. This little set contains four board books that help introduce children to early concepts. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home, or on the move. And, once you’re done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together to...

Discover Puffin Clothbound Classics - gorgeously giftable editions of the best-loved classics for young readers. Escape into this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Goodnight Mister Tom. 'I'd rather be happy and odd than miserable and ordinary.' Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside as Britain stands on the brink of the Second World War. A sad, deprived child,...

Teach little ones the basics of astronomy and stargazing with this adorable board book written by an expert! Explore the stars together—no telescope required! Spark a lifelong love of science with Baby's Guide to the Night Sky, a sweet board book that introduces little learners to the wonders above. Written by an astronomer and an astronaut, this gentle, rhyming read-aloud...

Jokes so quick they'll leave skid marks. Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. The epic Redhill Billy Cart Race is here and Tyson is entering with Max's dad, leaving Max to go it alone. Max is the funny kid, but will...

Wind down for bed in the highly anticipated new novelty series from award-winning author-illustrator and social media sensation Naomi Tipping. Meet Fudge, Pepper, Coco, Ginger and Patch – an adorable cast of hand-painted cats in a brand-new format that is perfect for playtime! After guzzling up their dinner, splish-splashing in the tub and reading a bedtime story, the cats are...

Calling all mystery fans: The Werelock and Scratch Detective Agency needs you for their third case! Can you help Werelock - the world's greatest (and only) werewolf detective - and his raven assistant, Scratch, on a daring rescue mission? With puzzles, clues and riddles to work out, this hilarious, highly illustrated, werewolf-filled take on Sherlock Holmes needs the reader's help...

A fantastic first activity book based on the much-loved classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! - packed full of dinosaur fun and over 250 stickers! Based on the much-loved classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful sticker activity book includes lots of simple activities, colouring, games and puzzles - perfect for preschoolers. My First Dinosaur...

This heartwarming graphic novel—informed by expert advice—shows children how to maximise all the good things the internet can offer, while staying safe, kind and confident online. When it comes to being online, Mouse does not feel confident at all. From accidentally spending all his money on gaming skins to encountering online bullies and constantly comparing himself to others, Mouse makes...

Do you want to know more about our solar system? This book is perfect for filling curious minds with fun facts about our place in space and our incredible galaxy. Visit each remarkable planet within our solar system and find out what makes them so unique. Discover fascinating facts about moons, stars and asteroids as we uncover the secrets of...

Homer's The Odyssey like you've never seen it or read it before! Classics in Graphics: The Odyssey has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Martin Bustamante. Readers join our hero, Odysseus, as his epic journey swirls across the page, dodging sea monsters, one-eyed giants and greedy humans before it's...

Can you find Bluey and Bingo? Have fun spotting the kiddos, their friends and lots of other bits and bobs in this search-and-find book! Can you find Bluey and Bingo? Keep your eyes peeled for the kiddos! Spot Bluey in the collapsed cubby and join the search for Bingo and Coco at the chemist! Reckon you can help the grannies...

Soon to be a major motion picture from the studio behind Coraline. Look for the film in October 2026! The first book in the New York Times best-selling fantasy series full of magic, wonder, and danger from Colin Meloy, lead singer of the highly celebrated band the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, the award-winning illustrator of Du Is Tak and Home....

Meet Theia – a small planet with a big destiny. She didn’t just crash into Earth… she changed it forever! Travel back 4.5 billion years, when Theia slammed into young Earth. From that colossal crash, the Moon was born. Earth began to wobble… and the seasons came to life. This hilarious, science-packed com-book adventure is perfect for curious, fact-loving readers...

Where is the real Princess in Black? A case of hilarious costume confusion leads some neighbourhood trick-or-treaters to discover their inner heroes thanks to the power of a good disguise. It’s a dark and silly night, and Princess Magnolia is wearing her Princess in Black cape and mask over her clothes—just enough to pass as a Halloween costume in a...

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Deluxe Collector's Edition by Kate DiCamillo, is a classic tale about the enduring power of love, now available in an exquisite twentieth-anniversary edition. This special edition features sprayed edges, a special afterword by the author, and an all-new illustration by the artist. Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit...

The final adventure in the bestselling bookwandering series for readers aged eight to twelve The Pages and Co. series comes to a thrilling end in this perfect final instalment. When Tilly, Oskar, Milo and Alessia venture into King Arthur’s realm in search of the wizard Merlin, they discover that the magic of bookwandering is not at all what they thought....

From the tiny organisms thriving all around us to the invisible energy waves sending signals to our gadgets, the world is brimming with activity that we can’t see. Some really small things can only be seen with the most powerful microscopes, while other things are just plain invisible. Did you know that hawks use ultraviolet light – invisible to humans...

The second adventure in the enthralling Dragon Snare series, from beloved fantasy author Rhiannon Williams, is perfect for fans of Legend of Zelda and How to Train Your Dragon. Henry Haddow, an orphan of a great war between dragons and humans, has always wanted to become a knight. When he found a magical sword that would grant him a single...

Spot ten mischievous baby dinosaurs as they play hide-and-seek before bedtime in this cosy countdown-to-bedtime story with a spotting game twist! When Mum calls her babies to bed, they decide they’d rather play hide-and-seek instead! Will you spot the dinosaur babies as they hide in each scene, from colourful jungle to fiery volcano, and even inside a T-rex den? One...

Settle in with Cute & Cosy Cuddly Wordsearches, a comforting puzzle book that blends relaxing word games with adorable creativity. Packed with 35 word search puzzles, this activity book is also ideal for 8 year olds, 9 year olds, and 10 year olds, offering just the right balance of challenge and success. Each puzzle is paired with charming illustrations in...

Slay your inner demons and unleash your inner idol – Huntrix-style. This unofficial guide is packed with empowering wisdom on love, friendship and life. Each page serves up playful lifestyle advice and cosy wellbeing tips with a K-pop twist, illustrated with stunning artwork by Chelsy Escalona throughout. From encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone to building unbreakable,...

The classic and ultimate edition of the original tales by Laura Ingalls Wilder about life on the frontier and America’s best-loved pioneer family. With a stunning new cover look and classic inside illustrations from Garth Williams – now the inspiration for a brand new and much-anticipated Netflix show. When a blizzard cuts the town of De Smet off from the...

The classic and ultimate edition of the original tales by Laura Ingalls Wilder about life on the frontier and America’s best-loved pioneer family. This edition features a stunning new cover look and classic inside illustrations from Garth Williams, now the inspiration for a brand new and much-anticipated Netflix show. It is time for Laura Ingalls and her family to leave...

The spooky poos are on the hunt for treats - and they're ready to use every stinky trick they've got to get them! Join the mischievous poo pals as they sneak through Zombie Town, cause chaos at the pumpkin patch and whizz around the roller rink in this laugh-out-loud Halloween search and find adventure! Packed with hundreds of gross, silly...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of P is for Pterodactyl comes another hilarious, fresh look at the English language. Get ready to make the most unrhymable words rhyme and form the basis for rap. Ptolemy the Pterodactyl loves to write rhyming poetry and rap. He's discovered that there are lots of tricky words in the English language...

Get ready for an infinitely good time with Woody, Buzz, and the whole Toy Story gang! This 10-book box set is packed with fun-filled stories and adventures. With plenty of laughs, heart, and surprises along the way, this collection proves there’s nothing more powerful than play and having a loyal friend by your side.

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a wet and windy day, four little friends meet a very cranky bear... Follow the very cranky bear in five favourite stories by best-selling author, Nick Bland. This board book box set includes: The Very Cranky Bear, The Very Hungry Bear, The Very Itchy Bear, The Very Brave Bear and Two Cranky Bears.

There are many, many things to know about little Schnitzel von Krumm - and one is that you should never tell him never! Dogs, especially Dachshunds, aren't exactly built to climb trees . . . but tell that to Schnitzel von Krumm! A dog to remember is Schnitzel von Krumm, with his very short legs and his very low tum...

The globally bestselling chapter-book series about the Unicornia Academy of Magic – perfect for fans of Isadora Moon! Welcome to the magical land where you’ll learn spells, potions and everything you need to know about Unicorns! Claudia and her friends are preparing for a sparkly and magical Christmas in Unicornia - it's even started snowing! But the snow keeps falling...

An official guide to Pokémon Horizons: The Series! Dive into this brand-new encyclopedia, packed with content from the popular animated series. Meet the crew of the Rising Volt Tacklers, explore the Paldea region, and discover lots of new Pokémon as you embark on an exciting adventure in this all-new guide! Follow Liko, Roy, and all their friends as they travel...

Join Peter Rabbit in this brand new sparkly Christmas touch-and-feel adventure, perfect for little hands. Hoppy Christmas! Join Peter Rabbit in this brand new sparkly Christmas touch-and-feel adventure. It's a snowy Christmas Eve, and Peter Rabbit can't wait to explore the joys of his wintery woodland home! With a different tactile element on every page: wrap up warm in a...

Lift the flaps to join in the pumpkin hunt in this Halloween lift-the-flap picture book! Peppa loves pumpkins! At the pumpkin patch, there's so many to find. Join Peppa and her friends on a fun-filled pumpkin hunt adventure! How many pumpkins can you find? Discover the excitement of finding the perfect pumpkin in this delightful story. Lift the flaps to...

Let your imagination take you away in this incredible colouring book, featuring whimsical scenes and inspirational quotes based on Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away! Be inspired by the world and all of life's adventures in this celebration of Dr. Seuss's classic tale,...

Capybara Snappybara Setting off a trapybara ... If you think you know capybaras, then think again! A side-splitting book about capybaras, like you’ve never seen them before! No-One Really Knows a Capybara by Laura Sieveking is a delightful exploration into the world of these unique creatures, offering humour and insight with every page.

What's in Ms Rachel's Magic Halloween Box? Find out in this sturdy lift-the-flap board book! A great big pumpkin or silly socks, I wonder what's inside the Halloween box! Little ones will love learning about opposites with Ms Rachel, beloved educator and YouTube phenomenon. This board book includes flaps to lift on every spread, perfect for aiding the development of...

Join Ms Rachel and friends for a fun-filled Christmas adventure! Little ones will love joining YouTube sensation and every toddler's favourite teacher Ms Rachel, along with Mr Aron, and their friends Herbie, Frankie and Bean as they get ready for their Christmas celebrations. With bright, colourful illustrations, this sturdy board book invites young readers to follow along and join in...

Explore the Overworld and beyond in this Young Reader book, the only official levelled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game! Emmy, Birch, and Byte (their tame wolf) are on another action-packed adventure! This time, they’re on a search for the rare snowy wolf mob. Can they find Byte a new friend? Look out for more exciting...

This fun guide is written by an expert crew of explorers of Minecraft’s Overworld and other dimensions. They specialise in the different biomes of the game and want to share their stories of survival and tales of treasure with every Minecraft player in the world! The Overworld is an enormous land, full of different biomes, and it can be a...

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian Deluxe Edition is the first book of the Lightfall series. Bea and Cad are two unlikely friends who get swept up in a quest way above their pay grade to save their world from falling into eternal darkness. With a gorgeous foiled case, stencilled edges, and exclusive bonus content, this deluxe edition is perfect...

It's a hole-in-one lotta fun! Learn about the science of the golf swing with a whimsical desktop-sized mini golf course. With everything you need included in this kit, you'll engineer a mini golf course hole, play through with the included mini balls and D.I.Y. putters, and then unbuild it to make the next hole. One at a time, you'll build...

Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime, in this fabulous adventure by superstars Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Jonty Gentoo the gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure, all the way to Antarctica (with an accidental...

Ever wondered where the creatures of Gravity Falls hide when you’re not looking? What’s it like to be lost in the multiverse? Or what Dipper and Pacifica text each other? Wonder no more with Lost Legends, a collection of four all-new strange stories from the sleepy town of Gravity Falls. Follow along as Pacifica summons a monster who steals Mabel’s...

Add amazing glow-in-the-dark stickers to fascinating space scenes, from rockets blasting into the sky to exploding stars in the furthest reaches of the universe. This glow-in-the-dark sticker book explores the wonders of space, starting from what you can see on a dark, clear night from Earth, then journeying out to the International Space Station, our Moon, the Solar System and...

Bundle up this Christmas with a Gilmore girls-inspired retelling of the classic holiday poem with Rory, Lorelai, and the rest of their Stars Hollow family in this beautifully illustrated picture book for fans of all ages. In this delightfully, fully illustrated parody retelling of the Christmas classic “A Visit from St. Nicholas”, fans can visit Stars Hollow on the night...

There might be something spooky going on right now at the baby-sitters club! The baby-sitters have been getting mysterious phone calls when they're out on their jobs. When a phone rings and they pick up, there's no one on the other end of the line. Claudia's sure it's the Phantom Caller, a jewel thief who's been operating in the area....

We are Dragon Girls—hear us roar! The Flower Dragons are called to return to the Magic Forest, which could only mean one thing... the Magic Forest is in trouble. Charlotte and her friends, Selena and Layla, will have to use their special powers to defeat the Fury Queen. Charlotte The Rose Dragon (Dragon Girls #20) by Maddy Mara brings another...

Now available in a beautiful, refreshed edition! Angelina's Christmas, featuring Angelina Ballerina and Henry, embraces the meaning of Christmas in this festive picture book! When Angelina Ballerina sees old Mr. Bell all alone at Christmas time, she decides to bring him some holiday cheer and asks her cousin Henry to help. Henry’s busy worrying about Santa Claus—why does he have...

Immerse yourself in the world of the Ancient Greeks – discover how they worked and played, and how their fearsome gods ruled every aspect of their lives. Come on an unforgettable odyssey to the world of ancient Greece! What was it really like to live in a Greek home, or watch a play in a massive outdoor theatre? How different...

Unearth the enchanting world of gemstones and discover the stories behind Earth's most brilliant treasures! What secrets lie hidden within a shimmering amethyst? Which legendary gems have adorned crowns and royal collections for centuries? How do seemingly ordinary rocks transform into breathtaking jewels? An Anthology of Gems invites young readers on a thrilling journey through the world of precious stones...

This fun-filled collection contains seven stories starring Maisy and her friends, all crafted to be read in five minutes or less. Great for bedtime, quiet time, or on-the-go, this is the perfect treasury for reading aloud at any time. With stories about bedtime, making lemonade, fun on the farm, and more, toddlers can pick a new story each time or...

Fans of monster trucks can count down from ten to one as they follow ten different crunching, munching, roaring trucks! 10 Little Monster Trucks is a thrilling read where ten little monster trucks gear up for a show. The crowd gives a cheer—Roar! Ready, set... go! Get ready to rumble! On each page of this sturdy, action-packed board book, young...

The first book in the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles, a brand-new series set in the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Have you wondered what goes on at Camp Half-Blood in between Percy Jackson's legendary quests? Camp Half-Blood, aka the Greek demigod training facility home to famous heroes like Percy Jackson, is used to seeing action... but only in the...

An adorable new lift-the-flap bedtime board book, perfect for little hands. Say goodnight with Peter Rabbit: Peter’s Bedtime with this gentle, soothing story. With smooth rounded corners, chunky board pages, and large flaps to lift, this is the perfect bedtime book for little hands. The moon is shining and the stars are twinkling - it's time to go to bed,...

Packed full of fun, with thick board pages and rounded corners, What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas is the perfect gift for little hands this festive season from the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her friend the spider for the festive season. But those two bad...

Discover the dazzling world of Barbie in this beautifully illustrated compendium by global bestselling fashion illustrator, Megan Hess. Join Barbie on a stylish journey through her most iconic places, vehicles, careers, friends, and unforgettable fashions through the decades. Featuring Megan’s signature artwork inspired by real Barbie dolls and accessories, alongside fun facts and bite-sized tidbits, this is the ultimate encyclopaedic...

Create your own world of Barbie with this incredible dress-up sticker book by global bestselling fashion illustrator, Megan Hess. Unleash your imagination as you dress-up Barbie and decorate more than 12 beautiful scenes with over 100 stickers. Celebrate the iconic style of Barbie and her friends as you add your own creative flair to her world! CUSTOMISE HER WORLD: Enjoy...

A new Murdle Junior novel from the bestselling Murdle puzzle series! Junior detective Olivia is the greatest computer programmer in the world, so she's extremely excited to be spending the summer working at her father's company. TekCo Futures' latest invention, the MORIARTY Supercomputer, is a powerful and definitely safe artificial intelligence that most people believe will save the world. Olivia's...

Courage, kindness, and adventure abound in this charming, illustrated chapter book series! While the search for a golden acorn has Fernwood Forest all a-fluster, Mona the mouse plans a surprise of her own to bring all the animals together. Everything is humming at the Heartwood Hotel one year after the forest fire. Yet Mona the mouse feels like something is...

Paint with water for search and find fiery dragon fun! Create roar-tastic pictures with this water painting book, then search and find the dragon pictures that are hiding on each page. Simply apply water with the special pen, leave to dry, then paint your pictures and search and find again.

From doodles to masterpieces, anything goes in this celebration of artistic fun!Celebrated author and illustrator Elise Gravel invites all budding creatives to use humorous story-starters and picture prompts to create their own masterpieces. Whether it's sketching an all-original zany monster, creating a comic strip or scripting a conversation between two insects, kids of all ages will love letting their creative...

Bila, a river cycle is a lyrical journey through Country that twists and turns like a mountain stream, written by award-winning Wiradjuri poet Jazz Money and brought to life through Matt Chun's exquisite hand-drawn illustrations. What became of the river who rose up and called themself human? Bila, a river cycle is a delightfully surprising tale of a river that...

Angry anacondas, blizzarding blobs, carnivorous cactuses ... what kind of twisted curse will Glam-Evil think up this time?!Only it's not just Glam-Evil's curse the gang needs to worry about; they've got a few other problems, too. Swooping Pteranodons, a hungry T-Rex, a missing mother, and ... is that ... an ASTEROID?!Join MILES AND JONES as they face their biggest challenge...

Young children can push, pull, and slide the tabs to celebrate the festival of Hanukkah in Busy Hanukkah! Join in to learn about the celebration, make yummy potato latkes, play a game of dreidel, and light the menorah. Toddlers will love playing with this bright, colourful board book, featuring gentle, rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Edita Hajdu. This is...

From the No.1 bestselling football series, comes the Ultimate Football Heroes World Cup Greatest Moments! Experience the greatest stories ever told as we go through the greatest moments ever in the history of the football World Cup! Featuring the most iconic moments in World Cup history, from Harry Kane winning the Golden Boot in 2018, to Lionel Messi winning his...

When Elio claims to see a girl from school being pulled into the sea by an unknown force, no one believes him. Then he and newcomer Sam are taken into the water too and discover an underwater city ruled by selkie-like creatures. They are in desperate need of Elio and Sam's help, but can they be trusted? Elio's family owns...

From the No.1 bestselling football series, comes the Ultimate Football Heroes Colouring Book: World Cup Greatest Moments! Experience and colour in 80 pages of iconic World Cup moments across generations in this exciting new colouring book. Featuring your favourite football heroes like Ronaldo, Messi, Pelé, Maradona and many more. Bring the beautiful game to life in this exciting colouring book....