Literature & Fiction
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The Colour Monster
A board book follow-up to The Colour Monster, Anna Llenas’s delightful pop-up book.One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows thim what each feeling means through colour.
What is the Colour Monster feeling? And can you help him feel a little less mixed up?
A gentle exploration of feelings for young and old alike.
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Gruffalo, Where Are You?: A Felt Flaps Book (Gruffalo Baby, 3)
You’re never too young to meet a Gruffalo! Lift the soft felt flaps on every page to meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood.
With soft fabric flaps which are easy to lift and help develop fine motor skills, this felt flaps book is perfect for sharing with babies. Designed to appeal to even the youngest child, simple patterns and bright colours combine with Axel Scheffler’s instantly recognizable artwork to keep babies entertained for hours. Perfect for tiny Gruffalo fans, Gruffalo, Where Are You? is part of a charming range of books specially created for babies featuring Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s iconic creation, the Gruffalo.
Enjoy more of the Gruffalo Baby series with Say Hello to the Gruffalo and Gruffalo, What Can You Hear?
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Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!: The amazing sequel to GANGSTA GRANNY, a funny illustrated children’s book from the bestselling author of SPACEBOY. Now a BBC1 Special.
‘Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message’ Daily Mail
‘Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart’ Guardian
From No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – an extraordinarily brilliant and rollicking mystery adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, and the sequel to the much-loved Gangsta Granny.
Ben is getting used to life without his beloved granny. She was a cabbage enthusiast, a Scrabble partner… and an international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Now, only the memory of their extraordinary adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on. Then something inexplicable happens. World-famous treasures are stolen in the dead of night and the clues point to none other than The Black Cat? But that’s impossible…?
Expect the unexpected in this wonderfully entertaining and laugh-out-loud adventure, which will have readers on the edge of their seats as they join Ben on his quest to unravel the mystery of the return of The Black Cat.
This first ever sequel from David Walliams will delight new fans, as well as the millions of readers that have loved Gangsta Granny.
David Walliams’ book ‘The World’s Worst Monsters’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 18-09-2023.
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Oi Frog! (Oi Frog and Friends)
The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!
Jam-packed with the silliest of animals, this bestselling rhyming story will have the youngest of readers in fits of laughter. Over 1 million copies sold!
Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas. But Frog does not want to sit on a log. Jam-packed with animals and silliness, this original rhyming story is guaranteed to get children giggling!
‘An absolute treat.’ Daily Mail
‘Hilarious.’ Guardian
‘The most outstanding children’s book.’ Jo Wiley, BBC Radio 2Can’t get enough? Look out for: Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi Puppies
Oi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award, and been shortlisted for many more!
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In the Jungle: A Push, Pull, Slide Book (Campbell Axel Scheffler, 9)
Little ones can join in the fun In the Jungle by pulling out the sliders, pushing up the tabs and counting all the animals! How many lazy lions are yawning? How many zebras are skipping?
Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Axel Scheffler. In the Jungle has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Toy Guide.
Discover more animal books from the illustrator of The Gruffalo with On the Farm and Freddy the Frog.
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Here We Are: The phenomenal international bestseller from Oliver Jeffers – with incredible illustrations – the perfect gift for families and children
#1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 TIME Best Book of the Year for 2017!
The exquisite and thought-provoking new book from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers.
Well, hello.
And welcome to this Planet.
We call it Earth.Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you’ve only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let’s explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey. And you’ll figure lots of things out for yourself. Just remember to leave notes for everyone else… Some things about our planet are pretty complicated, but things can be simple, too: you’ve just got to be kind.
Here We Are is the utterly heartfelt new book from Oliver Jeffers. We’re glad you found it.
“An optimistic snapshot of contemporary life, this heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic” The Guardian
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There’s an Elf in Your Book (Who’s in Your Book?)
A festive interactive adventure from bestselling author Tom Fletcher!
GOLLY GUMDROPS . . . A LITTLE ELF HAS FOUND THEIR WAY INTO YOUR BOOK!
What does Elf want?
Oh! Just to see if you’ve been naughty or nice this year!Elf will ask you a few simple questions to find out. And surely there won’t be any tricks to try and get you to be naughty . . . will there?
Hmmm, this could be quite a tricksy little elf. You’d better keep your wits about you if you want to make it on to Santa’s Nice List!
A fantastically fun and uniquely interactive treat from the creators of There’s a Monster in Your Book. Discover a wonderful new Christmas tradition in a book to read again and again.
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There’s a Monster in Your Book
There’s a Dragon in Your Book
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The Snail and the Whale 20th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate the 20th birthday of the bestselling classic The Snail and the Whale, with this special anniversary edition of the story, including bonus content.
“How I long to sail!” said the tiny snail.
One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it’s the tiny snail’s big plan that saves the day! This is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
The Snail and the Whale 20th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as extra-special bonus content including a letter from the author and some early sketches from the illustrator to celebrate the anniversary year.
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Space Band: The out-of-this-world new adventure from the number-one-bestselling author Tom Fletcher
An out-of-this-world new adventure from bestselling author of THE DANGER GANG and THE CHRISTMASAURUS, Tom Fletcher.
George, Neila and Bash are the worst band on Earth. George wants them to be brilliant – but Neila has stage fright, and Bash is too distracted by his obsession with stars, aliens and faraway planets. But what they lack in talent and confidence, they make up for in heart.
They’re determined to blow their friends away at their school Battle of the Bands contest. But the moment they start to play…
They’re beamed up into space!!!
Now the kids face an even bigger challenge: Battle of the Bands, but the intergalactic version. They’re competing against alien bands from every galaxy! And if they don’t win, they might never make it home again… Can the worst band on Earth become the best band in the universe?
Listen to the intergalactically awesome SPACE BAND soundtrack now, performed by McFLY!
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A Christmas Carol (Scholastic Classics)
A beautiful edition of the classic tale, A Christmas Carol.
Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly and mean-spirited old man.
He treats family, coworkers, and strangers alike with distaste.
But on Christmas Eve he receives a visit from the ghost of his dead business partner, Jacob Marley. Marley warns Scrooge that unless he learns to be less greedy and self-serving that Scrooge will be condemned to wander Earth weighed down with heavy chains, as Marley has been.
Marley tells Scrooge that three spirits will visit him.
First, the Ghost of Christmas Past visits and shows Scrooge his own Christmases past, including the Christmas when his fiancé left him for being obsessed with money.
Second, the Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge all the happiness occurring at the various Christmas festivities around the city.
Finally, The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge what will happen after his own death, and Scrooge is horrified to find that everyone will celebrate it.
Distraught, Scrooge begs for another chance, and suddenly wakes in his own bed. Forever after he honours the spirit of Christmas with kindness, generosity and warmth.
- a classic Christmas story which will be read over each year
- Studying this for GSCE? – check out Scholastic’s revision flashcards (9781407183541), study guide (9781407182650) and guidebook for writing the best answers possible (9781407183985).
SCHOLASTIC “INK DOT” CLASSICS – Collect them all!
- A Christmas Carol
- Black Beauty
- Five Children and It
- Frankenstein
- Jane Eyre
- Macbeth
- Oliver Twist
- Romeo and Juliet
- Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
- Treasure Island
- What Katy Did
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The Boy Who Grew Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 1)
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE 2019LONGLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2019
‘Irresistible … a modern classic’ GUARDIAN
‘A warm-hearted debut … lovely, expressive, characterful’ SUNDAY TIMES
When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad’s garden, he doesn’t think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house – and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker …
Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very … unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbruth and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker – and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens – more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons …
The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting new series.
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Sleepovers
“Guess what!” said Amy. “It’s my birthday next week and my mum says I can invite all my special friends for a sleepover party.”
You’re invited to the ultimate sleepover!
Amy, Bella, Chloe, Daisy and Emily are best friends at school, they even have their own Alphabet Club (just look at their initials!). Daisy is the newest member, she’s desperate to fit in, even though Chloe is VERY unfriendly to her at times.
And, when the girls start planning sleepovers for their birthdays, Daisy starts dreading her own.
She doesn’t know what her friends will make of her older sister . .
From bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, Sleepovers is a funny but moving tale exploring bullying, disability and friendship. It is the perfect book to introduce young readers to the world of Jaqueline Wilson, one of the country’s most beloved authors.
Has all the Jacqueline Wilson hallmarks of humour, good sense and a profound realism – Independent
And now, discover the sequel to Sleepovers, THE BEST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD.
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That’s not my duck…: 1
Part of the bestselling, touchy-feely That’s not my…series, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Simple, repetitive text helps children to associate the adjectives with the sensation of touching the tactile patches. Illustrated in Rachel Wells’ typical, bold style.Read more
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“I’m OK” Said The Bee: The Collection
ARTIST GARRY FLOYD BRINGS A ‘BEST OF’ INSTALMENT FROM HIS THREE POPULAR AND AWARD WINNING SERIES, “I’M OK” SAID THE BEE.This 24 page book is a sample of his work that will leave you wanting more. A HEARTFELT COLLECTION OF CAPTIONED ILLUSTRATIONS AROUND DAILY ANXIETIES WE HAVE ALL FELT AT SOME POINT IN TIME, TOLD THROUGH THE EYES OF A LOVABLE BUMBLEBEE AND FRIENDS, WHO TAKE YOU ON A JOURNEY AND INSPIRE THOSE AROUND THEM, AND REMIND US
IT’S OK NOT TO BE OKwww.IMOKSAIDTHEBEE.com
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The Awakening Storm: A Graphic Novel (City of Dragons #1) – an exciting, fast-paced fantasy adventure for kids!
Grace and her friends must protect a newly hatched dragon from mysterious evildoers.
When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mum and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school.
But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful stories of dragons she heard when she was a young girl might actually be real – especially when the egg hatches overnight.
The dragon has immense powers that Grace has yet to understand. And that puts them both in danger from mysterious forces intent on abusing the dragon’s power. And now it’s up to Grace and her school friends to uncover the sinister plot threatening the entire city!
- An epic dragon fantasy series for 8+ readers!
- Beautifully illustrated throughout
- Perfect for fans of Wings of Fire
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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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Claris: Holiday Heist: The Chicest Mouse in Paris: 4
A sweet little mouse takes on a cheeky cat burglar with holiday cheer! Can Claris and Monsieur save the day – the New York way?The fourth Claris book from acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess.
The best-selling Claris series follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, for fans of Eloise and Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages!A quarter of a million Claris books in print!
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We Are…Africa: Poetry for Young People
We are… Africa is a poetry anthology created with both young readers and teachers in mind. This amazing collection of various poetry forms represents everything you’d want in an anthology inspired by Africa, from beautiful landscapes to catchy lyrical movements, from epic adventure to humorous observations. Best of all, it’s formatted for teachers to use in the classroom. Amazing color and definition in the photos, but readable font. You’ll love it!Read more
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The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #1): The Graphic Novel Volume 1
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation.
Not every dragonet wants a destiny…
Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfil a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. He’s not so sure about the prophecy part, but Clay can’t imagine not living with the other dragonets; they’re his best friends.
So when one of the dragonets is threatened, all five spring into action. Together, they will choose freedom over fate, leave the mountain, and fulfil their destiny – on their own terms.
- An epic dragon fantasy series for 9+ readers
- With vibrant and captivating illustrations by Mike Holmes, this is a one-of-a-kind reading experience
- The Wings of Fire series has been a New York Times bestseller
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The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #2): Volume 2
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation.
The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.
She can’t believe it’s finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.
But Tsunami’s triumphant return doesn’t go quite the way she’d imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen’s heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal – and perhaps even death.
- An epic dragon fantasy series for 9+ readers
- With vibrant and captivating illustrations by Mike Holmes, this is a one-of-a-kind reading experience
- The Wings of Fire series has been a New York Times bestseller
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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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Rise of the Shadowfire: A Graphic Novel (City of Dragons #2) – an exciting, fast-paced fantasy adventure for kids!
Grace and friends return for a new adventure in this second installment of the bestselling City of Dragons series!
Ever since the battle in Hong Kong, Grace and her friends have been trying to find a way to get to Paris. When Nate suddenly appears and whisks Grace away to the Dragon King’s lair, she learns that Daijiang and his underlings are searching for an ancient relic that will let them subjugate the dragons, and Grace needs to find it first!
With Grace’s burgeoning Hùnxuè powers, the team must get to Paris and stop Daijiang’s plan. But their new ally, Dr. Kim, may not be all she appears, and Daijiang has formidable allies of his own: a strangely familiar accomplice and a terrifying, powerful dragon that could threaten all of Paris.
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Time Travelling with a Tortoise: New for 2024, a thrilling time-travel adventure perfect for children aged 9+. The sequel to the bestselling book Time Travelling with a Hamster
Exciting, funny, heartwarming, and mind-bendingly clever, Time Travelling with a Tortoise is the extraordinary, adventure-packed sequel to Ross Welford’s beloved, bestselling debut, Time Travelling with a Hamster.
Al Chaudhury travelled back in time to save his father’s life.
And it worked – Al’s dad is alive again and life is back to the way it should be. At least, that’s what Al thinks.
But when an accident robs Al’s beloved Grandpa Byron of his world-beating memory, Al is forced back in time again, this time leaving someone behind, trapped in a prehistoric dimension.
Al is forced into a rescue mission to recover his friend from the past… and to make sure that there will be a future waiting for them all.
It turns out time travel is far more complicated than Al thought.
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Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose: A classic and funny illustrated children’s book about a big-hearted moose – from the bestselling author of Cat in the Hat!
A hilarious story about one very big-hearted moose who is only too happy to host a menagerie of animals in his antlers – until his new guests go too far!
When Thidwick kindly offers to give one tiny Bingle Bug a ride on his antlers, he soon finds himself host to a whole menagerie of animals who quickly make themselves far too comfortable…
With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over sixty years.
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Piggly Plays Truant (Rhyming Stories)
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The Christmasaurus
The number-one-bestselling, magical first children’s novel from Tom Fletcher.
This is a story about a boy named William Trundle and a dinosaur named the Christmasaurus.
It’s about how they meet one Christmas Eve and have a magical adventure. It’s about friendship and families, sleigh bells and Santa, singing elves and flying reindeer.
It’s about discovering your heart’s true desire, and learning that the impossible might just be possible . . .
_____‘Redemption, magic and gleeful silliness’ – The Observer
‘Genius’ – The Sun
‘Grown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming book aloud’ – The Daily Express
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The Smeds and the Smoos
Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Stick Man.
‘By a loobular lake on a far-off planet
There lived a young Smed, and her name was Janet.
Not far away, on a humplety hill,
There lived a young Smoo by the name of Bill.’The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue).
So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove.
But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories.There’s even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate!
- Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
- With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this picture book from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator is literally out of this world!
- Friendship, love, adventure and togetherness are at the heart of this joyful story
- From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films
- Superworm is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Oscar-winner Olivia Colman (narrator), Matt Smith (Superworm) and Rob Brydon (Crow)
- New for September 2022 – look out for The Baddies,the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
‘Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey through space in a book that is perfect for reading together.’ The Sun
Collect the whole Scholastic picture book series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler:
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- Stick Man
- Superworm
- Tabby McTat
- The Highway Rat
- The Scarecrows’ Wedding
- The Smeds and the Smoos
- Tiddler
- Ugly Five
- Zog
- Zog and the Flying Doctors
Also available in hardback, board book, book and CD and early reader formats.
Each title also has a sticker activity book with over 300 stickers and pages of activities for hours of extra fun.
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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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Zog
The magical and exciting picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man.
‘Madam Dragon ran a school, many moons ago.
She taught young dragons all the things that dragons need to know.
Zog, the biggest dragon, was the keenest one by far.
He tried his hardest every day to win a golden star.’Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He’s also the most accident-prone, flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire.
Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises.
But will she be able to help him with his toughest test: capturing a princess?
- Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
- A magical picture book about dragons, knights and princesses from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator
- Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
- The perfect story for children starting school with bravery, kindness, friendship and perseverance at the heart
- Zog has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from Sir Lenny Henry (Narrator), Hugh Skinner (Zog), Tracy Ullman (Madame Dragon) and Kit Harrington (Sir Gadabout).
- The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
- Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Winner of the Galaxy National Book Award 2010
Praise for Zog: ‘Heartwarming and hilarious. A book to make your heart soar and ‘zigzag through the blue’ Daily Mail
‘Humour, heart and a worthy heroine earn this story its own star’ New York Times
‘A delightful bedtime read with Donaldson’s witty versification and Scheffler’s usual assortment of lushly coloured, winsomely boggle-eyed characters’ FT
- Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
- The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
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The World’s Worst Monsters: A new fiercely funny fantastical illustrated book of stories for kids, the latest from the bestselling author of Robodog
Dare you enter the world of MONSTERS?
The beloved World’s Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You’ve met the world’s worst children, the world’s worst parents, the world’s worst teachers and the world’s worst pets – but are you ready for the world’s worst monsters?
If you don’t like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.
Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams, and illustrated in glorious technicolour by Adam Stower.
The World’s Worst Pets was the bestselling children’s book of 2022 (UK TCM Chart, 27 December 2022). David Walliams was most recently UK Children’s number one bestseller with Robodog (UK TCM Chart, 11 April 2023).
David Walliams’ book ‘Robodog’ was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 08-05-2023.
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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 Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School (The Breakfast Club Adventures, 2)
Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators are back in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School! From #1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford comes another exciting adventure full of fantastic friendships, high-stakes mysteries and strange goings-on!
Written with Alex Falase-Koya and packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, it’s the perfect book for children aged 8-11.
There’s something strange going on at school . . .
The Breakfast Club Investigators haven’t managed to solve a mystery in months and Marcus is worried that the group is going to break up! So when the captain of the school basketball team comes to ask for their help Marcus knows this might just be the Investigator’s last chance to prove themselves.
The basketball team have had a streak of bad luck, and Marcus and his mates are sure there’s more going on than meets the eye. As the mystery deepens and they uncover one surprising clue after another, they discover that someone – or something – has cursed the basketball team! Can Marcus and his friends solve the mystery in time?
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Greg the Sausage Roll: 12 Days of Christmas: A LadBaby Board Book
Greg the Sausage Roll stars in this hilarious twist on everyone’s favourite Christmas rhyme!
Greg, Gloria and the mini sausage rolls are rounding up all their friends –
11 elves a-wrapping,
8 reindeer munching,
6 six baubles bouncing . . .Join the festive countdown as they get ready for Christmas Eve – and the best Christmas party EVER!
Packed with laughs and festive silliness, this sturdy board book is the perfect gift for Greg’s youngest fans, introducing little learners to their first numbers in a fun and entertaining way. With colourful illustrations throughout and a surprise gatefold ending, this book is a joyful addition to the Greg the Sausage Roll Christmas collection!
Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby – the king and queen of Christmas and of sausage rolls – and creators of the hilarious No. 1 bestsellers Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa’s Little Helper, Greg the Sausage Roll: The Perfect Present and Greg the Sausage Roll: Wish You Were Here
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Read Write Inc. Phonics: Black and White Green Set 1 Storybooks Mixed Pack of 10
The decodable Black and White Storybooks are specially designed for teachers to send home to help children practise reading the stories they have been learning in school.Each book contains the same story as its corresponding colour Storybook, but includes clear guidance for parents at every step. This support includes parent-friendly notes for the activities at the start of the books to help children to practise the sounds and words they will encounter in the story. There are also notes for the questions to talk about at the end of the story to help parents develop their child’s comprehension.
Video support on www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home and www.ruthmiskin.com can be used alongside the books to help parents feel confident pronouncing pure sounds.
The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction, Writing books and an Online resource.
Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training.
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Read Write Inc. Phonics: Black and White Yellow Set 5 Storybooks Mixed Pack of 10
The decodable Black and White Storybooks are specially designed for teachers to send home to help children practise reading the stories they have been learning in school.
Each book contains the same story as its corresponding colour Storybook, but includes clear guidance for parents at every step. This support includes parent-friendly notes for the activities at the start of the books to help children to practise the sounds and words they will encounter in the story. There are also notes for the questions to talk about at the end of the story to help parents develop their childs comprehension.
Video support on www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home and www.ruthmiskin.com can be used alongside the books to help parents feel confident pronouncing pure sounds.
The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction, Writing books and an Online resource. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training.Read more
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Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Julia Donaldson’s Songbirds: The Trunk and The Skunk and Other Stories
With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes seven fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for children who are developing early reading skills.Read about the Trunk and the Skunk, find out why Gran is so cross and discover how Ron Rabbit makes a rocket! Tips for reading together explain the letter patterns that each story focuses on and identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the most out of the collection.
Former Children’s Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love of reading. There are eight Songbirds story collections for you to enjoy.
Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child’s reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let’s get them flying!
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There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom: Rejacketed
Meet Bradley Chalkers. He’s the oldest child in the class. He tells ENORMOUS lies. He picks fights with girls. The teachers say he has ‘serious behaviour problems’. And no one likes him … Except Carla, the new school counsellor. She thinks Bradley is kind and generous, and she even enjoys his far-fetched stories.
Carla knows that Bradley could change, if only he weren’t afraid to try. Sometimes the hardest thing in the world is believing in yourself.
A heartwarming story of bravery and acceptance from Louis Sachar, the bestselling author of Holes and Fuzzy Mud.
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Learn to Read at Home with Bug Club Phonics Alphablocks: Phase 2 – Reception Term 1 (4 fiction books) Pack B
Based on the CBBC TV series, Alphablocks is great for encouraging early readers. This pack contains 4 fiction books – ‘In a Pit’, ‘Cat and Dog’, ‘Get a Pet!’ and ‘Huff! Puff!’ Suitable for children age 4-5.
Bug Club Phonics is a Department for Education-approved phonics teaching programme that gives children a strong foundation in phonics. It uses research-based teaching methods, proven to work. All books are 100% decodable to help today’s little readers get started on their journey to reading success.
Bug Club Phonics books are ideal for use at home too, and are a great way to help your child take their first steps towards ‘cracking the code’ which will enable them to learn to read and spell.
Helpful notes on the inside front cover of each book highlight tricky words and give you ideas for before and during reading, and the inside back covers include ideas for delving deeper after reading to check understanding.
The packs are matched to the phonics phases children are taught in school by term, from nursery to Year 1:
Nursery (EYFS): phase 1 Reception, term 1: phase 2 Reception, term 2: phase 3 Reception, term 3: phase 4 Year 1, term 1: Phase 5 Year 1, term 2: Phase 5/6 Year 1, term 3: Phase 6Read more
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It Was a Cold Dark Night: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
Ned the hedgehog is looking for a home in the cold, dark forest. He needs somewhere warm and cosy to sleep, but all he keeps finding are other creatures’ homes: rabbits’, foxes’, owls’, bats’. Will he ever find a snug safe bed of his own? This beautiful book is written and illustrated by award-winning author and illustrator Tim Hopgood.
- Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language
- Text type: A story with predictable structure and patterned language.
- A map of the forest on pages 14-15 shows Ned’s journey and all the animals he encounters along the way.
- Curriculum links: Knowledge and understanding of the World
- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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Peppa Pig: Practise with Peppa: Wipe-Clean First Numbers
Develop and practise first number skills with Peppa Pig and friends in this colourful wipe-clean activity book!
Children will learn how to write the numbers 1-10 and begin to link number words with the numerals (one = 1) through a range of fun Peppa-themed activities.
Ideal for young readers who are starting school and developing first number skills and pencil control.
Children can wipe the page clean and practise again and again. Includes a free pen!
For more confident learners, why not also try Practise with Peppa: Wipe-Clean First Counting to practise numbers up to 20?
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£3.80
