Penguin's 2026 Christmas Picks

All the Little Secrets is the highly anticipated follow-up to All the Little Houses. From the USA Today bestselling author of The Hunting Wives (now a hit Netflix series) comes a deliciously wicked stand-alone sequel to All the Little Houses, as the fallout from an utterly unexpected death reverberates over every margarita and through every pine-lined street down in Texas....

Maurice Gee's signature novel bound in a beautifully crafted, clothbound hardback edition for the Penguin Modern Aotearoa Classics series A stunning foil-stamped hardback cover makes this edition of Maurice Gee's classic novel a must have for any serious collector's library. Long regarded as one of the finest novels ever written by a New Zealander, and introducing one of its most...

From the New York Times bestselling author and creator of the hit MrBallen Podcast and YouTube channel comes a spine-chilling graphic novel featuring nine gripping stories based on real events—including four all-new, never-before-shared tales—of the terrors that hide inside us all. Have you ever wondered what you're truly capable of? Or been afraid of what you might do when no...

A hilarious new Christmas adventure in this No. 1 bestselling series. 'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring - not even Greg the Sausage Roll. Until... out of the fridge jumps a sprout. A VERY naughty sprout. Can Greg find a way to save the day before one bad sprout spoils Christmas...

From victim to survivor, and now thriver. 'My mission is to clear the path ahead, just a little – so that maybe you won't have to endure what I did to live the life you deserve.' Former world No. 4 tennis player, commentator and body positivity advocate Jelena Dokic shares the tools and insights that helped her reclaim her life – and...

Start your engines! Young readers can explore the busy streets of Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks in Busytown in a whole new way with this interactive board book with four wooden play pieces! It's the perfect gift for curious toddlers. Welcome to the beloved world of Busytown, where everyone has something to do, someone to help, or a place to...

Meet the hardworking citizens of Busytown! Young readers can explore the helpful roles of everyone's favourite Richard Scarry characters in a whole new way with this interactive board book with four wooden play pieces! It's the perfect gift for curious toddlers. Welcome to the beloved world of Busytown, where every day is filled with activity and everyone plays an important...

The Taper Man by Nick Harkaway, renowned for his bestselling take on George Smiley, returns with the iconic spy hot on the trail of a traitor at the top of American intelligence. It is 1965, and the Cold War has never been colder. The Circus, the secret centre of British intelligence, has one prized asset left in Moscow: a senior...

A young woman stands trial for the murder of her adoptive parents and must uncover the truth before she's silenced for good. A gripping legal thriller perfect for fans of Judge Stone, John Grisham, and Karin Slaughter. The evidence is overwhelming. But what if it hides the truth? When Janelle Thompson takes the stand accused of murdering her adoptive parents,...

A special 50th anniversary edition of a Richard Scarry classic, featuring eight pages of never-before-seen sketches as well as a letter from Huck Scarry, son of Richard Scarry! Busiest People Ever! celebrates 50 years in 2026! Follow all the busy people who keep Busytown running smoothly. All your favourite friends are here — Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Sergeant Murphy, bumbling...

'Tis the season to have a jolly Christmas with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends in this chunky pull-the-tab board book. Each page of this board book has been thoughtfully designed with chunky pull tabs on each page that encourage little ones to join in and read aloud. Perfect for getting very little hands, preparing them for the joyful festivities...

The next hilarious new story in the number one bestselling Lottie Brooks series. From hilarious mega-bestselling author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story in the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Pack your bags, and put on your helmets, for Lottie's latest hilarious diary! She's off on a once in a lifetime skiing holiday - what could possibly go wrong?! Amber has...

Peter Rabbit: Nature Tales invites you to join Peter Rabbit and friends in a collection of brand-new adventures that celebrate the great outdoors. From racing rafts across the lake and building dens in the snow, to midnight feasts and crawling through tunnels underground — join Peter and his friends as they have fun and make mischief wherever they go. This...

A brand-new contemporary, heartwarming middle grade adventure from the iconic Jacqueline Wilson. A funny, heartbreaking and hopeful story of one girl's resilience, from the author of the bestselling Tracy Beaker series. Esme Pepper's mum would do anything for her, including trying to steal the expensive dolls house that Esme desperately wants. When Mum gets caught, Esme has to go into...

Play along with Bluey and Bingo as they discover silly walks to make tidying fun! This is a finger puppet book that is great for babies and toddlers. Bluey and Bingo have to tidy up their pillow fort - how will they make this fun? Play along with Bluey and Bingo and help them with their silly walks, so tidying...

It's Christmas Eve in the Heeler household, but how will Santa get in to deliver the kids' presents without a chimney? The best-selling Christmas book, Verandah Santa, is now available as an interactive lift-the-flap story. Play along with the Heeler family as they prepare for Christmas Eve with a game of Verandah Santa! What presents will they get this Christmas?...

After Dad eats her last chip, Bingo gets three chances to put Mum and Dad in dance mode, but she is still sad. Everyone keeps taking things from her without asking! Find out how Bingo is really feeling in this 2-button sound book. Press the YES and NO buttons when you spot them in the story. Are you ready to...

True and tender stories from a master. The pressure inside the house changes. The shutters give off long stuttering bursts like submachine-gun fire. You tell yourself that this is it. Every few minutes now, you think the place will explode. And you wonder where you’ll go if it does. You have no idea that your neighbours’ window has blown in, that...

In an all-new adventure set in the world of Disney's The Owl House, Luz, Eda, King, and the gang return in The Long-Lived King, an original graphic novel co-written by series creator Dana Terrace. Set after the events of the series finale, dive deeper into the Boiling Isles than ever before. King has never fully considered what it means to...

It's time to celebrate - Party Time is a brand new You Choose adventure! It's Party Time and you choose what happens! What kind of party will it be? Who will you invite? Which cake would you like to eat? Will you dance to a steel pan band or bagpipes? The possibilities are endless in this magical storytelling toolkit which...