Starting school gifts

The third book in this hilarious and relatable bestselling series from the creator of Hurrah for Gin. Lottie Brooks is BACK for more extremely embarrassing adventures as she goes on holiday and gets her very first boyfriend! THINGS THAT ARE RUBBISH IN MY LIFE: Have the most disgusting little brother in the entire world Have to get braces when am...

Unforgettable, snarky, and romantic, I Hope This Doesn't Find You is Never Have I Ever meets To All the Boys I've Loved Before if Lara Jean wrote hate emails instead of love letters. Sadie Wen is perfect on paper—school captain, valedictorian, and a "pleasure to have in class." It's not easy, but she has a trick to keep her model-student...

Starting School is easy-peasy with the help of Janet and Allan Ahlberg's picture book classic. From first day nerves to finding your peg, this reassuring read is full of humour and fun for children and parents alike. A classic picture book which offers advice and enjoyment for the whole family before school starts.

Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just better tell Greg's dad that. Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organised sports and other 'manly' endeavours. Thus far, Greg manages to sidestep his father's efforts—then comes the threat of military school and Greg realises he has to shape...

The Bike Lesson is a perfect story for beginning readers, who will delight in spotting the dangers of the road before Father Bear does. And beginning bicyclists will want to find out whether Small Bear will get a chance to ride his new bike! The Berenstain Bears are back with another hare-brained adventure, this time when Father Bear tries to...

Get ready for the new term with the sticker dollies. Help the sticker dollies get ready for school by finding their clothes and equipment and sticking them in place. Hours of fun to help you get your head together for your own return to school. Sticker Dolly Dressing Back to School is a delightful and interactive book that ensures an...

The School for Good and Evil is now a major motion picture from Netflix – starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophia Anne Caruso and more! A dark and enchanting fantasy adventure perfect for those who prefer their fairytales with a twist… The School for Good and Evil Every four years, two...

From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes the second book in the unOrdinary series – one of the site’s biggest and most exciting comics, with an incredible 1.2 billion views and 5.8 million subscribers! The action-packed series from WEBTOON continues as high schooler John confronts his troubled past and lurking dangers from the outside world – both of which...

There are two things Matilda Bell can count on: her best friend, Gemma, and being top of every class. But this year, everything has changed. Gemma has moved away, leaving Matilda all alone at school, and Will O’Connor has moved to town. Not only does Will disrupt every lesson—Matilda’s pet hate—but he’s somehow matching her grades with zero effort. If...

A hilarious new middle-grade novel from beloved and bestselling author Gordon Korman about what happens when the worst class of kids in school is paired with the worst teacher—perfect for fans of Ms. Bixby’s Last Day. A good choice for summer reading or anytime! The Unteachables are a notorious class of misfits, delinquents, and academic train wrecks. Like Aldo, with...

Millions of young readers have loved the World’s Worst Children tales – now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever: The World’s Worst Teachers. From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross. Think your teachers are bad? Wait till you meet this lot. These...

A collectable box set of the first three best-selling novels by Ann M. Martin for a whole new generation to enjoy! Join Kristy, Mary-Anne, Claudia, and Stacey in their adventures as The Baby-Sitters Club! Includes the following titles: #1 Kristy’s Great Idea, #2 Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls and #3 The Truth About Stacey.

A handy set of books that teaches little ones the key skills for starting school, and for life! Learn all the super-important skills you need to learn about making friends with this new series of books all about preparing little ones for school. No matter what grown-ups tell you, being little is hard work; there's so much to learn -...

School Zone: Tracing contains a variety of exercises that help children develop the hand-eye coordination skills that are necessary to learn to write clearly.   Throughout this fun and engaging workbook, children's pencil handling and fine motor skills are developed by tracing shapes, following paths, navigating mazes and ultimately tracing the alphabet. Perfect for children aged between 3 to 5,...

The Big Steps series is thoughtfully designed to help little ones and their parents navigate everyday experiences with ease and confidence. In I'm Starting Nursery, join Ben as he embarks on a new and exciting adventure. As the story begins, Ben feels a mix of emotions when his Daddy drops him off for his first day at nursery. Sadness and...

Hey, wild thing! Are you about to start school? Then it’s time to get set for your wildest adventure yet. Follow this simple guide and you’ll learn everything you need to know. The Wild Guide to Starting School (With Book Labels) by Laura Bunting is here to help you on your exciting journey.

Everyone at Sweet Valley Middle School is going to the biggest concert ever … everyone except twins, Jessica and Elizabeth! Their favourite band is back in town but no matter how much they beg their parents, they can’t get permission to go. Elizabeth is ready to sulk and stay home, but Jessica refuses to give up hope. She’ll see this...

Join Peppa as she pretends to go to big school for the day in this lift-the-flap picture book! Peppa and her friends want to know what starting school will be like, so Madame Gazelle suggests they pretend to have a first day at big school together. What will Peppa think of big school and how different will it be to...

Learning to get ready for school has never been more fun with Ms Rachel/Sesame Street: Get Ready for School! and Sesame Street's Elmo in this sturdy, colourful board book! Based on the viral Sesame Street collaboration with YouTube phenomenon Ms Rachel, emerging preschoolers will love learning the skills and routines that will help them have a great day at school....

A hilarious story full of action and adventure from two highly regarded, award-winning picture-book creators. When Herbie has the sniffles, he has to take the day off school. But Herbie doesn't mind – he is excited about all the things he can do at home, like building a fort, playing Space Blasters and racing his cars! But by lunchtime, Herbie...

A jock, a try-hard and a space cadet. Highview Grammar will rue the day it put 'History' on the curriculum - because this unlikely trio is starting a revolution. Edward Heffernan wants one thing: to get away from Nolan Li. If he cuts ties with the embarrassing Nolan, his reputation at Highview Grammar can only go up. But when Nolan...

Wipe-Clean Starting School Activities offers school-themed drawing, counting, and spotting activities designed for pen control practice in a reusable format. This engaging and reassuring introduction to school is packed with activities to help children develop their skills in pen control. There are mazes to solve, dots to join, differences to spot, objects to find and count, as well as simple...

Join Spot as he embarks on an exciting new adventure in Spot Goes to School, a delightful story by Eric Hill, the creator of the beloved lift-the-flap books. In this engaging tale, Spot is all set for his first day at school. As the day unfolds, he discovers the joys of making new friends, participating in fun activities, and learning...

Get ready for the very awesome 15th anniversary edition of the first title in the bestselling series from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Tom Gates #1: 15th Anniversary Edition) introduces us to Tom Gates, the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks, spilt water, and lightning... Tom’s exercise book is full of his...

It's time to welcome new girls to Malory Towers, the famous boarding school by the sea, in four brand-new stories by outstanding authors, set in Enid Blyton's much-loved school. YA and Waterstones Book Prize-winner Patrice Lawrence introduces us to proud Marietta with her magnificent head of braided hair. A dormitory argument reveals something unusual about Marietta, and something equally unexpected...

Warning: You are about to read my Utterly Biggest Secrets. Can I trust you? OK then. I’m Ella, and this is my diary. Join Ella in this two-book bind-up of her most fabulous school stories! Worst Camp Ever: Ella is super excited for her school camp, but when she arrives, everything is not what she imagined! Will it be the...

Ride along in this heartwarming back-to-school picture book about facing the first-day jitters! The Little Yellow Bus had prepared for this day for a long time. His parents had talked a lot about how great it would be when he heads out to pick up children and drive them to their school building—all by himself! Yellow wanted to feel excited......

One of 12 brand-new Learn with Peppa titles for 2024, consisting of wipe-clean titles, sticker activity books and innovative novelty formats. Get ready for school with Peppa and her friends! How can you emotionally support children who are starting school? Complete the fun activities to practise essential everyday skills and model what may happen at school and at different times...

Grug Goes to School is now available as an exclusive hardback! What will you learn at school today with Grug? This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters! Ted Prior’s bestselling Grug series is beloved by early readers and parents alike and has sold more than a million copies in Australia alone....

Going to School by Anne Civardi is a reassuring introduction to the idea of starting school. This book gently introduces young children to the idea of going to school for the first time. The simple, reassuring text explains what to expect, and the charming illustrations by Stephen Cartwright are full of fun details to look at and talk about together....

In this funny, feel-good follow-up to Mixed Feelings, Sara struggles to find her place because she’s constantly caught between two spaces: childhood and adulthood, drama club and volleyball, friends and a crush. Perfect for fans of The Tryout, The New Girl: First Crush and Pizza Face. Seventh grade started out strong, but now Sara is struggling ... Because of her...

Ella is now in Year 6 and she is ready to take on the top year of primary school. And to make things even more exciting, it’s time to vote for the school captain. But, yet again, her rival, Peach Parker is standing in her way. Will Peach use nasty tricks to win the votes? Or can Ella find a...

From bestselling author Beth Garrod comes a fantastically funny wish fulfilment story. Perfect for fans of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks and The Amazing Edie Eckhart. Secondary school is ninety-eight days away, which means I’m running out of time to break free from my totally embarrassing nickname Breaking News Nelly . . . Why did it have to be...

Molly is in her final year of primary school, with secret dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer. Having always lived in the shadow of her manipulative friend, Chloe, Molly finally has the chance to compete in a regional swimming contest and define herself on her own terms. But with the pressure of fitting in, and the sudden arrival of her...

Going To Big School (With ABC Poster) tells the story of Ava and Jack's first day at big school. "My name is Ava. Today I am going to big school! I am excited.” "My name is Jack. Today I am going to big school! I feel a bit nervous.” Everyone feels differently on their first day of big school, and...

A classic Charlie and Lola picture book about starting school worries, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child - now in a brilliant board book edition! Charlie's little sister Lola is nearly big enough to go to school. But Lola is not so sure... Lola says, "I am absolutely not BIG. I am still really quite small. I probably do not have...

Nikki wants to be a basketball star... but between school stress, friend drama and babysitting woes, will she be able to make it in the big leagues? Thirteen-year-old Nikki Doyle dreams of becoming a great basketball player like her WNBA idol, Mia McCall. Nikki has always been the best point guard in her county league and her dreams feel within...

First day of school, new experiences and making friends play centre stage for this book for the pre-school age. It is Maddie’s first day of school and she has everything ready – her uniform, shoes, socks and hat. But there is one special thing that Maddie can’t leave behind – her blanky! Award winners Penny Matthews and Liz Anelli team...

Some feelings are so big that one word just doesn't cut it. It's the first day of school for Afua! There's no one word to name her feelings. Is she scared? Excited? Oh wait, she's scarecited! Her own combination of both. Why should she have to choose? Flute is fly + cute. Shurious is shy + curious. And of course,...

I'm a Preschool Kid!, a rhyming Little Golden Book, captures the excitement of a child's first day of preschool. It's a great read-aloud for little ones preparing to start preschool, as well as for those who are already preschool kids! Going to preschool is a really fun time! This delightful Little Golden Book delves into the many emotions experienced on...

The journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation. Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. Luckily she meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who decides to step out of his comfort zone in order to help her achieve her goal...

Greer has just recovered from her terrifying experience during the STAGS play. Was she really put on trial by the sinister Dark Order of the Grand Stag? Or was it purely her overheated imagination? The imprint of an 'M' for murderer that has appeared on her thumb, though, is puzzling but incomplete evidence. Meanwhile, Ty is staying on at Longcross...

My name is Harriet Manners, and I will always be a geek. The fifth book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series. Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is. She knows duck-billed platypuses don’t have stomachs. She knows that fourteen squirrels were once detained as spies. She knows that both chess and snakes and ladders were invented in the...

The electrifying sequel to the bestselling, critically acclaimed, page-turning thriller, The Upper World, soon to be a major movie starring Academy Award Winner Daniel Kaluuya. With her mentor, Dr Esso, by her side, Peckham born and bred Rhia is beginning her first week at the University of Oxford. She's determined to have a fresh start and put the Upper World...

Help children to develop good habits that will stay with them throughout their lives. Each book includes a detachable wipe-clean chart and star stickers to encourage and reward learning. The Children's Book of Success at School is suitable for ages 4 and up and features colourful illustrations.

THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Hop into SCHOOL with the Bunny Adventures! We're going to a new school. Come and join the fun! Get ready to start school with the bunnies, as our four favourite friends set off on an exciting lift-the-flap adventure to get to their first day of school....