Growing Up & Facts of Life

It’s Cat-O-Ween in the Dollhouse, and Gabby is ready to trick-or-treat with Pandy. What kinds of cat-tastic treats will they collect in the Dollhouse? And will there be a few tricks along the way?

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Join the Moomins on an ocean adventure in this stunning picture book based on Tove Jansson’s classic tales.

The Moomins, Sniff and Little My are setting off across the high seas in Moominpappa’s new boat. Along the way they will encounter a swarm of mischievous niblings, Edward the gigantic Booble, and a very cross Hemulen aunt. Will they make it back safely to Moominvalley . . . or could they be lost at sea?

This beautiful re-telling of Tove Jansson’s beloved story is perfect for Moomin fans of all ages. Combining the spirit of Jansson’s original warm and witty text with stunning illustrations of all her most beloved characters, Moomintroll Sets Sail is a heartwarming story of kindness, adventure and courage, as the Moomins come to realise that although adventure is exciting, home is always best.

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Are you ready for a super silly day of tricks, jokes and pranks?!

Mr Mischief and Little Miss Naughty love playing jokes on everyone. They both think they are the best joker in town, so Little Miss Giggles decides to have an April Fools’ Day Competition to find out who can play the best joke of all. But they’re not the only entrants and soon there are jokes being played all over town!

The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?

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Count down to Christmas with the Mr Men and Little Miss!

Join your favourite Mr Men and Little Miss this Christmas for some festive fun and fairytales with this fantastic advent calendar featuring 24 individual stories. Reveal a special storybook every day during the Christmas countdown. The perfect gift for you to enjoy during the festive season and beyond.

With 24 individual pockets including mini editions of the following stories:

Mr. Christmas
Little Miss Sunshine and the Three Bears
Little Miss Christmas
Mr Jelly and the Pirates
Winter Sports
Little Miss Stubborn and the Unicorn
12 Days of Christmas
Mr Tickle and the Dragon
Winter Wonderland
Little Miss Princess and the Pea
The Christmas Tree
Mr Nosey and the Beanstalk
A Christmas Pantomime
Little Miss Trouble and the Mermaid
Mr Noisy and the Silent Night
All Aboard for Christmas
Mr Bump and the Knight
A Christmas Carol
The Three Little Misses and the Big Bad Wolf
A White Christmas
The Christmas Party
Mr Greedy and the Gingerbread Man
Meet Father Christmas
The Night before Christmas

The perfect festive treat for all Mr Men and Little Miss fans!

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All 48 Mr Men stories in one fantastic collection!

This delightful set features the complete collection of 48 timeless Mr. Men stories, including the much loved classic titles, Mr. Tickle, Mr. Bump and Mr. Strong. The lasting appeal of these classic books will ensure this collection takes pride of place on any child’s bookshelf. Perfect for children aged 3 and up.

Also look out for the Little Miss My Complete Collection Box Set.

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The perfect book to read together with your little one!

My mummy looks normal, like any other mummy . . . but she’s not. Because she can turn into a fairy. She just has to shut her eyes tight, say ‘Marshmallow’ . . . and POOF! She’s Mummy Fairy.

Ella’s family have a big secret . . . her mummy is a fairy! She can do amazing spells with her computawand to make delicious cupcakes, create the perfect birthday party and cause chaos at the supermarket. But sometimes the spells go a bit wrong and that’s when Ella comes to the rescue!

The first magical book in this wonderful series for 5-7 year olds, from global bestselling author Sophie Kinsella.

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Kids who can’t get enough of construction equipment will love this seek-and-find introduction to literacy, full of busy diggers!​ The My Big Wimmelbooks series is an effortless introduction to literacy that lets beginning readers ages 2 to 5 be the storyteller―with hours of seek-and-find hands-on learning. Nearly wordless, My Big Wimmelbooks® invite young children to explore vibrant, full-spread illustrations of everyday scenes. Little ones love pointing out what they can find, while older kids can seek out recurring star characters and imagine their unfolding story lines! Diggers at Work! is packed with digging machines of all kinds, alongside a crew of hard workers who are tearing down houses, shoveling dirt, and moving scrap. This is our first wimmelbook to include a spread with illustrated diagrams, helping curious kids point out different parts of diggers, like the bucket, cab, and engine. Promising hours of imaginative fun, wimmelbooks are a blast―and an excellent introduction to reading.

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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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Over 500 pages of sweet, slimy fun! Enjoy the complete My Pet Slime series in this gift-worthy box set.

Piper Maclane wants a pet so badly, but she’s allergic to everything. So she creates her own . . . out of slime! From Epic! Originals, My Pet Slime is a heartwarming series about a girl who makes the most of a challenging situation and is rewarded with a bit of magic!
 
Book 1: My Pet Slime
Piper wishes she could have a pet to care for and snuggle with and take to school for show-and-tell. All of the other kids have one. But she’s allergic to every animal imaginable! So instead, she makes her own pet out of slime, with big eyes, a little mouth, and two arms just long enough for hugs. It would be the perfect pet for Piper, if it were real. When a strange turn of events brings her slime to life, Piper learns how fun, challenging, and messy it can be to care for a pet . . . especially one made out of slime!

Book 2: Cosmo to the Rescue
Piper was beyond surprised when her slime magically came to life and became her adorable pet, Cosmo. Now she must deal with an even bigger shocker: Her grandma has gone missing. With the help of their new friend Claire, it’s up to Piper and Cosmo to save Grandma Sadie! 
 
Book 3: Saving Cosmo
After her pet slime came to life and her grandma got kidnapped, Piper didn’t think life could get any stranger. But then she found herself trapped in the headquarters of the mysterious MaLa corporation with her Grandma Sadie, her enemy-turned-friend Claire, and Cosmo, her pet slime. Luckily, Piper has an out-of-this-world plan to escape from MaLa and make sure sweet, cuddly Cosmo stays safe forever!

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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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They’re baa-ack! Make way for the bestselling children’s series of all time! With a fresh new look, GOOSEBUMPS is set to scare a whole new generation of kids. So reader beware–you’re in for a scare! He’s still walking. He’s still stalking. Amy’s ventriloquist dummy, Dennis, keeps losing his head — for real. So Amy begs her family for a new dummy. That’s when her dad finds Slappy in a local pawnshop. Slappy’s kind of ugly, but at least his head stays on! And besides, Amy’s having fun practising her new routine. It’s like this dummy knows what she’s thinking. Like he can move on his own. And it’s great – until Slappy starts a routine of his own. A nasty, horrible routine. And Amy can’t control him…

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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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Book Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+

A funny, uplifting tale about family and the healing power of pets from internationally published author, Chitra Soundar.

Keva loves helping out at Grandpa’s pet adoption centre. When he has to go to hospital, she knows that his best friend, Atlas the tortoise, is just the thing to cheer him up. It’s too bad that the rude hospital manager, Mr Sallow, has banned all pets from the ward!

But when Keva notices a picture on his desk, she hatches a plan that she hopes will change his mind. This story features lively black-and-white illustrations by Fay Austin.

The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.

‘Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed . Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.’ Books for Keeps

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Join the Gods Squad in Ancient Egypt in the new hilarious adventure from the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out series!

The Gods Squad is back!

Seth, the Egyptian god of war, has kidnapped Ra, the sun god – and now Earth is on the brink of total destruction.

It’s up to Vesper and Aster to bravely descend to the Egyptian underworld to find Ra and save the world … again.

Enemies old and new are gathering to defeat them, but how many lives do Vesper and Aster have left?

• The second story in superstar author Maz Evans’s hilarious series, which started with Oh Maya Gods!
• As well as a brand-new Gods Squad led by Vesper and Aster, your favourite characters from the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series are back
• Book 2 of 3 in a superlative new spin-off series of mythological baddies – this time in Ancient Egypt
• Ties in neatly with KS2 curriculum as readers learn about Ancient Egyptian mythology – amongst epic adventure and belly laughs!
• Perfect for readers aged 8 and up

PRAISE FOR OH MAYA GODS!:

‘Hilarious with a bolt of genius – her best yet’ M.G. LEONARD

‘A riotous slam-dunk of immortal hijinks. An absolute blast!’ SAM COPELAND

‘Gripping, exciting and of course, packed with trademark Evans humour, OH MAYA GODS! proves again that Maz is one of the very finest storytellers we have.’ PHIL EARLE

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Oliver, star of Oliver’s Vegetables, is back from his healthy week eating vegetables at his grandpa’s house. Suddenly, the fruit at home doesn’t seem quite good enough for Oliver. What is his mum to do?

Other titles in this series:

Oliver’s Fruit Salad
Oliver’s Milkshake

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