Literature & Fiction
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Eddy Finds a Family
Flossy and Frank Flamingo are unable to have a chick of their own. Eddy Emu is in foster care and in need of a loving home. Join this wonderful trio in a charming and engaging story and follow their journey as they find each other and become a family.Eddy Finds a Family is a beautifully illustrated book that takes the sensitive and emotional subject of adoption and makes it fun and engaging for all children to enjoy. It is also a great tool for parents, guardians, school and nurseries to openly discuss adoption. Children can connect with the wonderful characters and truly understand how different families are created. Love makes a family.
This is the first in “The Flamingo Family” series, a collection of books that explain some of the most important milestones families experience during the adoption process. From the start of the matching process, to the first introductions, to going home to live with their new family and getting the adoption placement granted. These are all significant stages and ones that are important to.
Signed hardbacks are available at www.theflamingofamily.co.uk
Testimonials
“This heart-warming story gently explores the path to adoption for both parents and children. Told through a colourful cast of characters, the simple narrative will help a child identify and express their thoughts and feelings around their own adoption story.” Dr Sue Armstrong-Brown Chief Executive Officer, Adoption UK“This is such a brilliant way to share the emotional ups and downs of adoption. Brilliant writing and lovely illustrations. Lots for children to find on the pages and a gentle way to start conversations. I’m really looking forward to meeting Eddy again and learning more.” Michael Heppell, International Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author
“Sweetly illustrated and perfect for schools looking for books on fostering and being adopted. A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended”’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
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Daisy’s Dragons: a story about feelings
A delightful picture book which explores the importance of emotions.WARNING! CONTAINS DRAGONS!
Nobody but Daisy can see her dragons. Usually, they all get along in their own wonderful chaotic way, but Daisy’s dragons aren’t like ordinary dragons; Daisy’s dragons are her feelings.
So when Daisy has a very tricky day, suddenly all is not harmonious among the dragons. Sad keeps growing and growing, Angry is breathing fire at everyone and everything he sees, while Scared’s screaming is driving everybody to distraction. Now some of Daisy’s dragons feel bad. And Daisy doesn’t want bad dragons.
But Daisy soon discovers that without Angry, Sad and Scared, her other dragons are nowhere to be seen either. Could it be that to feel truly happy, calm and brave, Daisy needs all of her dragons together?
Daisy’s Dragons is a mindful metaphor that helps children understand the importance of all their emotions – even the negative ones. It addresses the necessity of difficult feelings and celebrates their capacity for self-preservation, self-esteem and reflection. After all, you can’t be brave if you’re not frightened first.
Perfect for fans of THE COLOUR MONSTER.
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Barbie I Can Be…Story Collection (Barbie I Can Be: Step into Reading)
The Barbie™ I Can Be . . . Story Collection includes five Step into Reading early readers: I Can Be . . . A Baby Doctor, I Can Be . . . A Horse Rider, I Can Be . . . A Teacher, I Can Be . . . A Pet Vet, and I Can Be . . . A Ballerina. Girls ages 4–6 won’t be able to resist!Read more
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Disney Encanto Annual 2023: A magical gift for every fan of the new hit children’s movie!
The Disney Encanto Annual 2023 is full of all the magic and adventure of the hit film!
Relive all the joy and wonder of Disney’s Encanto!
Filled with stories, activities, posters and more, this Annual is the perfect gift for fans of the film. Join Mirabel for an adventure with mazes, spot the differences, character profiles and colouring pages.
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Beauty & the Beast & Other (Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classic Collection)
The romance of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ – the triumph of love over looks – has fascinated readers for centuries and inspired numerous films and TV series. This anthology not only features the beloved tale, but 100 enchanting stories chosen from ‘The Blue Fairy Book’ and other collections by Andrew Lang: 50 devoted to beauties and another 50 from the perspective of the beast.Read more
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Uncle Bobby’s Wedding
Chloe loves, loves, LOVES her special uncle Bobby. So when she learns that Uncle Bobby is going to be getting married to his boyfriend Jamie she’s not at all pleased. What if Uncle Bobby doesn’t have time to play with Chloe anymore? But after spending a fun-filled day with Bobby and Jamie, she soon realises she’s not losing an uncle, but gaining a whole new one!
An uplifting celebration of love in all its forms, this book is perfect for any child who has a special grown-up in their life.
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Mr. Men Little Miss Happy Eid: The perfect children’s gift for Eid and Ramadan
The Mr Men and Little Miss are celebrating Eid!
The Eid al-Fitr festival is celebrated by millions of people across the world and the Mr Men and Little Miss can’t wait to join in. At the end of Ramadan, there will be a wonderful celebration with a huge feast and lots of presents. The perfect opportunity for Little Miss Splendid to wear her most splendid hat and for Mr Greedy to wear his biggest napkin!
Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Chinese New Year, Diwali and now Eid.
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Rugby Flyer: Haunting history, thrilling tries: 4 (Rugby Spirit)
Eoin has been chosen for the Junior development squad so over the summer he gets to go to Dublin for a rugby summer school. Arising out of that, he and his new friends are taken on a trip to Twickenham, London, to play & watch rugby. While there, he meets a ghost: Prince Obolensky, a Russian who played rugby for England, scored a world famous try against New Zealand in Twickenham and later joined the RAF and died in WW2.
The fourth book in the Rugby Spirit series.
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Rugby Rebel: Discovering History – Uncovering Mystery: 3 (Rugby Spirit)
Eoin Madden’s having a busy term with friend issues, schoolwork and new rugby challenges; he’s been moved up to train with the Junior Cup team, which is hard work, plus there’s trouble in his dormitory as mobile phones start going missing!
But as usual there are ghostly goings-on in Castlerock school – what’s the link between Eoin’s history lessons and the new spirit he’s spotted wearing a Belvedere rugby jersey? … Historical and modern mysteries combine in this intriguing tale of rugby, rebellion and ghosts.
‘Beautifully crafted by Siggins, this is a book that will thrill any rugby-mad youngster while delighting sports fans (of any age) with an interest in entertaining storytelling.’ Irish Daily Mail on Rugby Warrior
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Bella The Bunny Fairy: The Pet Keeper Fairies Book 2 (Rainbow Magic)
Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.
Fairyland is in uproar! Jack Frost has stolen the Pet Fairies magical pets. Without them, the Pet Fairies can’t ensure that pets in the human world find the right owners. And now the pets have escaped from Jack Frost’s ice castle and are roaming the human world! Rachel and Kirsty have to help get the pets back…before it’s too late.
‘These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!’ ReadingZone.com
Read all seven fairy adventures in the Pet Fairies set! Katie the Kitten Fairy; Bella the Bunny Fairy; Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy; Lauren the Puppy Fairy; Harriet the Hamster Fairy; Molly the Goldfish Fairy; Penny the Pony Fairy.
If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows’ other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
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LOOKING AFTER CATS AND KITTENS (Pet Guides)
Lots of useful information on how to care for cats and kittens, ideal for cat owners or those dreaming about acquiring a new pet. Covers everything from choosing a kitten and helping it settle in, to grooming, playing and going to the vet. Explains the basics of cat behaviour including how to spot when a cat is angry, scared or playful, as well as how to keep a pet cat occupied. Thoroughly checked by experts, this book also includes internet links to specially selected websites where you can find out more about cats and kittens, including fun things to make for them and video clips of how to care for them.Read more
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The Baby’s Catalogue
The perfect gift for new parents!
Mums and Dads, breakfasts and bedtimes, toys and swings – and lots and lots of other delightful things!
This endearingly illustrated picture book shows life as a new parent, from piggybacks to pushchairs. Delighting generation after generation of toddlers, The Baby’s Catalogue belongs in every nursery.
Discover more timeless stories for babies and newborns from Alan Ahlberg:
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The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew it Was None of His Business: 30th anniversary edition (CBH Children / Picture Books)
A phenomenal success since its publication in 1989, The Story of the Little Mole has delighted adults and children alike to become an all-time humour classic.
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AND OVER 3 MILLION SALES OF A PICTURE BOOK PHENOMENON!
This hilarious picture book tells the tale of a little mole who wakes up one morning only to have one of the other animals ‘do its business’ on his head. The Little Mole then sets out to track down the culprit to exact his revenge in his own little way. This new anniversary edition is a fantastic way to introduce children to the amazing world of books.
This children’s classic by story and illustrator duo Werner Holzwarth and Wolf Erlbruch is now reissued in a special anniversary edition, with accompanying marketing and publicity campaign.
This children’s classic by story and illustrator duo Werner Holzwarth and Wolf Erlbruch is now reissued in a special anniversary edition, with accompanying marketing and publicity campaign.
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Out of My Mind (The Out of My Mind Series)
A New York Times bestseller for three years and counting!“A gutsy, candid, and compelling story. It speaks volumes.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“Unflinching and realistic.” —KirkusReviews (starred review)From award-winning author Sharon Draper comes a story that will forever change how we all look at anyone with a disability, perfect for fans of RJ Palacio’s Wonder.
Eleven-year-old Melody is not like most people. She can’t walk. She can’t talk. She can’t write. All because she has cerebral palsy. But she also has a photographic memory; she can remember every detail of everything she has ever experienced. She’s the smartest kid in her whole school, but NO ONE knows it. Most people—her teachers, her doctors, her classmates—dismiss her as mentally challenged because she can’t tell them otherwise. But Melody refuses to be defined by her disability. And she’s determined to let everyone know it…somehow.
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First Learning Play Set: First Words: First Learning Play Sets
First Learning: First Words from Roger Priddy is an early-learning play set with a board book featuring bright photographs of familiar things and chunky press-out pieces in a plastic pocket.
Help your child develop their vocabulary with this engaging early-learning play set. Little ones will enjoy matching the puzzles pieces to the images on the page, while learning core vocabulary and developing fine motor skills.The plastic pocket makes it easy to pack-up and put back on the bookshelf at the end of the day.
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Priddy Learning: Scissor Skills: A Fun Book To Develop Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills
Improve your preschooler’s fine-motor skills with Priddy Learning: Scissor Skills, a fun activity book from Priddy Books.
This 80-page paperback workbook is designed to encourage safe scissor practice, with varying activities to engage children aged two and over. The exercises increase in difficulty as you go through the book and also include ideas for pasting and creating your own pictures so there is something for every ability level.
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Festergrimm: An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery 04
When Herbie and Violet’s arch-enemy Sebastian Eels turns up in Eerie-on-Sea, seemingly back from the dead, it can only spell bad news. The town may welcome his entrepreneurial scheme to resurrect Festergrimm’s Waxworks, a dusty and defunct old gallery of spooky characters from Eerie legend, but Herbie and Violet are suspicious of his motives. And when they learn the legend of Ludo Festergrimm the clockmaker, creator of a vast mechanical robot that wrought havoc in the wrong hands, they KNOW they’re on the right track. But how can they get the residents of Eerie-on-Sea to believe them?Read more
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Peppa Pig: Little Library
The perfect book collection for the littlest readers!
The Peppa Pig Little Library is a charming collection of six chunky mini board books, based on your favourite characters from Peppa Pig and presented in a colourful slipcase box.
They are ideal for pre-school children and fans of the show, and the backs of the six books make a jigsaw!
The Peppa Pig range of books are fun, interactive and educational, and encourage children to start to read by themselves when they’re at home.
Titles available from Ladybird include: Peppa Pig Fairy Tale Little Library, and Peppa Pig Bedtime Little Library
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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: The international, award-winning hit, and the biggest fantasy adventure series since Harry Potter (Volume 1)
HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn.WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!
‘Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.’ – The Times Children’s Book of the Week
‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland
‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns
‘The best book I’ve ever read.’ – Patrick, age 10Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero.
But just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . .
Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . . Skandar and the Phantom Rider is out now! And be one of the first to read the highly-anticipated third story, coming in April 2024. Pre-order now!
Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief:
‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series
‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey
‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman’s cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn
‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun‘Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.’ – The Sunday Times
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Percy Jackson Graphic Novels 1-5 Books Collection Set (The Lightning Thief, Sea of Monsters, Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, The Last Olympian)
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:Percy Jackson Graphic Novels 1-5 Books Collection Set By Rick Riordan:
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief:
Look, I didn’t want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek God. I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. That’s when things started really going wrong.Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters:
It’s not easy being a half-blood these days. Even a simple game of dodgeball becomes a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants – and that was only the beginning. Now Camp Half-Blood is under attack, and unless I can get my hands on the Golden Fleece, the whole camp will be invaded by monsters.Percy Jackson and the Titan’s Curse:
But when you’re the son of a Greek God, it happens. And now my friend Annabeth is missing, a Goddess is in chains and only five half-blood heroes can join the quest to defeat the doomsday monster. Oh and guess what.The Battle of the Labyrinth:
As the son of a Greek God, I’ve had my share of near-death disaster – and now my arch enemy Luke wants to invade our camp via an ancient labyrinth. If he succeeds, thousands of bloodthirsty monsters will attack. So it’s goodbye sunshine, hello darkness as four of us descend into the terrifying underground and beyond . . .The Last Olympian:
It happens when you’re the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea. According to an ancient prophecy, I turn sixteen and the fate of the entire world is on me. But no pressure. Now Kronos, Lord of the Titans, is beginning his attack on New York City. And the dreaded monster Typhon is also heading our way.Read more
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Select Your Superpower: You Save The World, Adventure #1 (You-Save-The-World Adventures for Kids 8-12)
Ages 8-12 ◆ Interactive Adventure ◆ 9 Superpowers ◆ 46 EndingsEvery kid wants a superpower and now YOU can have one!
***Creating thousands of new superheroes every year, will you be next?***
Choose from 9 of the coolest superpowers and go on a mission to save your friends!
Now you can be faster, stronger, invisible, and you can fly, time travel, teleport, walk through walls, freeze time, and even shapeshift into a marvelous creature! It’s all up to you!
Once you’ve chosen your superpower, each right choice gets you closer to rescuing innocent people, and each wrong choice could turn a secret cure over to bad people who want to destroy the world! What power are you going to pick first?
32 Super Awesome Comic and Manga lineart illustrations!
This is an interactive adventure that allows you to start over as many times as you like and try all of the superpowers because you’re given the ability to time travel from the very first page!
If you’re familiar with Choose Your Own Adventure, then you know exactly how to read this book. First you’ll select a superpower and then you’ll make choices on how to use it and what to do next.
Select Your Superpower can be enjoyed by those as young as 7 and even teenagers (and parents and grandparents who want their own superpower!). What are you waiting for? Save your friends now!
What readers are saying about this book:
“One of the best books I’ve read (10yo boy).” ★★★★★
“My 8 yr old loves deciding where the story goes.” ★★★★★
“My granddaughter loves this book and looking forward to completing the 46 endings.” ★★★★★
“My son (4th grade) loves this book. After he was done, my first grader read it too.” ★★★★★
A fun book to read over and over!” ★★★★★
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Oliver’s Fruit Salad
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:
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Billy and the Giant Adventure: The first children’s book from Jamie Oliver
One pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic . . . Jamie Oliver, bestselling author and internationally renowned chef, delivers the perfect recipe for a page-turning children’s fiction debut!
Billy and his friends know that Waterfall Woods is out of bounds; strange things are rumoured to have happened there and no one in their village has ventured past its walls for decades…
But when they discover a secret way in, Billy and his best friends, Anna, Jimmy and Andy, can’t resist the temptation to explore! Only to quickly discover that the woods are brimming with magic and inhabited by all sorts of unusual creatures, including a whole community of sprites who need the children’s help!
- Fantastical fun – jam-packed with magical creatures, epic feasts and brilliant inventions
- Page-turning adventure – short chapters bursting with action to keep readers hooked
- Amazing illustrations – bursting with illustrations from Mónica Armiño to bring the story to life
- Accessible and engaging – designed with dyslexia-friendly font and clear spacing
With magical battles, a long-lost mythical city, fantastical flying machines, epic feasts and one GIANT rescue, get ready for an adventure you’ll never forget!
See what readers are saying about Billy and the GIANT Adventure:
‘I couldn’t put it down – I would definitely recommend it!’ – Abigail C
‘I loved reading this book’ – Holly B
‘I really enjoyed reading Billy and the Giant Adventure. It was a funny and magical story with beautiful illustrations’ – Chloe
‘I love the different chapters and especially the recipes at the end of the book as well’ – Paul
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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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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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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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Tom Gates 20: Happy to Help (eventually)
The top-of-the-class, extra special 20th book from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon.
A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story!
It’s TIDY UP Saturday, but Tom is VERY busy relaxing and not helping out much.
Until he spots the art box of his dreams in a shop window and everything changes. He’s suddenly focused on earning extra pocket money and helping with
EVERYTHING.
But nothing quite goes to plan. Washing and shrinking Delia’s clothes isn’t a good start. And the hours spent carefully cleaning cars with Derek are ruined overnight when a storm hits Oakfield Town, causing even MORE chaos.
At this rate it’s going to take a MILLION years for Tom to get the art box of his dreams…
or will it?
ABOUT THE SERIES:
- Written in diary form
- Every page STUFFED full of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN
- The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize!
- Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly
- The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!
Don’t miss Shoe Wars – the epic standalone by Liz Pichon.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway (Book 12) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 12)
THE ONE WITH THE CHRISTMAS GETAWAY!
The twelfth laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! A global phenomenon with 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide!
Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town.
It’s freezing cold at home and his parents are stressed about Christmas, so they decide the whole family are going to escape to a tropical island! A few days in paradise SHOULD do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family.
The trouble is this version of paradise turns out to include sun poisoning, stomach troubles and venomous creatures.
Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?
WHAT’S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID?
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious!
Stories that all readers can’t wait to get their hands on
Laughter guaranteed!*BRAND NEW* DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE DEEP END IS OUT NOW!
And DON’T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg’s best friend in Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal.
‘Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children’s authors on the planet’ Independent
Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End (Book 15) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 15)
In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime.
But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at a campsite that’s not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation – or if they’re already in too deep.
And don’t miss Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure, an all-new fantasy from Greg’s best friend – the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal.
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The 156-Storey Treehouse: Festive Frolics and Sneaky Snowmen! (The Treehouse Series, 12)
Treehouse is getting festive! With lots of Christmas laughs at every level in The 156-Storey Treehouse, from the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.
They’ve added 13 new levels, including a wishing well, a world-record breaking level, a T.V quiz show (hosted by Quizzy the quizzical quizbot) and an amazing mind-reading sandwich-making machine!
It’s the night before Christmas, but it’s not going well for Andy and Terry – they’re at war with an angry snowman, Santa has crashed his sleigh and fallen into the cloning machine, and Mr. Big Nose wants a new book by tomorrow!
Can they defeat the snowman, save Christmas, and get their book written in time?
Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: MinaLima Edition: Minalima illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, 3)
The third book in the Harry Potter series, illustrated in brilliant colour by the iconic design house MinaLima and featuring interactive paper-engineered elements, including the Marauder’s Map!
Return to Hogwarts in this stunning edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. J.K. Rowling’s complete and unabridged text is accompanied by full-colour illustrations on nearly every page and eight paper-engineered interactive elements. Readers are invited to explore the Knight Bus, reveal the Grim in a teacup, spin the Time-Turner and more!
Designed and illustrated by MinaLima – the award-winning studio behind the graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films – this keepsake edition is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages, a beautiful addition to any collector’s bookshelf and an enchanting way to share this beloved series with a new generation of readers.
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The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks (Lottie Brooks, 5)
From hilarious bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story. This time it’s CHRISTMAS!!!
Dear Santa,
For Christmas this year, I would like:
Two hundred KitKat chunkies (full-size not multipack)
Baby Bella to stop shouting ‘BUM’ in public spaces
A new brother who doesn’t fart on me and call it a ‘tasty air biscuit’
Antoine or Daniel (I can’t decide!) to surprise me on Christmas Day with a grand romantic gesture
Cash (lots of it!)
A new diary (I’m really getting through them!)Lots of love,
Lottie xxx
PS. Please could you put a chocolate orange instead of a real orange in my stocking this year?
Lottie Brooks LOVES Christmas – there’s presents, all the KitKat Chunkys you can eat AND no school for two weeks! But this year, Christmas might be a bit more chaotic than usual. The whole Brooks family are visiting for the festive break (along with some surprise visitors . . .), there’s a Secret Santa to organise, and the hammies won’t stop attacking Gavin, the Elf on the Shelf!
Will Lottie survive the festivities intact or will she have to hide in the fort of shame until it’s all over?
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Mr. Men Little Miss Advent Calendar: Storybook collection containing 24 brilliantly funny illustrated kids books to count down to Christmas 2023
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 ChristmasThe perfect festive treat for all Mr Men and Little Miss fans!
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer (Book 18) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 18)
THE *BRAND-NEW, HILARIOUS* DIARY OF A WIMPY KID BOOK
In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it’s up to Greg to save his school before it’s shuttered for good.
Up until now, middle school hasn’t exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he’s not too broken up about it.
But when Greg realizes this means he’s going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it’s shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?
WHAT’S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID?
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious!
Stories that all readers can’t wait to get their hands on
Laughter guaranteed!
‘Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children’s authors on the planet’ IndependentHave you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot
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The Colour Monster
A picture book follow-up to The Colour Monster, Anna Llenas’s jaw-dropping 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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Bluey: Christmas Eve with Verandah Santa
Celebrate Christmas with Bluey!
It’s Christmas Eve and Bluey, Bingo and Muffin can’t wait to open their presents. But Bluey’s dad reminds them that no peeking or no presents! So, they decide to play a game called Verandah Santa to practice no peeking. What will Santa bring them?
Join Bluey as she learns the true meaning of being good for Christmas.
Want more Bluey? Also available:
Bluey: Daddy Putdown
Bluey: Goodnight Fruit Bat
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot (Book 16) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 16)
GREG HEFFLEY AND SPORTS JUST DON’T MIX.
After a disastrous competition at school, Greg decides that he’s officially retired from ANY kind of sport! That is, until his mom persuades him to give it one more go and makes Greg reluctantly agree to sign up for basketball.Tryouts are a MESS, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team.
As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?
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Superworm
Meet the wiggliest, squiggliest superhero in the world in the funny picture book by the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog.
“Superworm is super-long.
Superworm is super-strong.
Watch him wiggle! See him squirm!
Hip, hip, hooray for SUPERWORM!”
Super-long and super-strong, Superworm is always on hand to help animals and insects in need.
From rescuing Baby Toad from a busy road or fishing Beetle out of a well – do not fear, Superworm is here!
But who will come to Superworm’s rescue, when he’s captured by the wicked Wizard Lizard and Crow?
Luckily, all of Superworm’s friends have a cunning plan…
- Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
- The fabulously funny bestseller 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
- Friendship, bravery, teamwork and everyday heroism are at the heart of this story
- From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films
- 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.
Praise for Superworm
‘The energetic rhyme will keep the audience squirming with pleasure’ Observer
‘Riotous rhyme and glorious illustrations’ Irish Daily Mail
‘There are lessons here about friendship and the effectiveness of joint action, but it’s the sheer imaginative force of Donaldson’s jaunty rhyming narrative and Scheffler’s brilliantly funny illustrations that will have this book wriggling into your affections’ Herald
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The Invisible String: 1
With over 400,000 copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed a generation of readers–children and adults alike–and has been updated with new illustrations and an afterword from the author. Now available in paperback for the first time!
Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they’re all connected by an invisible string. “That’s impossible!” the children insist, but still they want to know more: “What kind of string?” The answer is the simple truth that binds us all: An Invisible String made of love. Even though you can’t see it with your eyes, you can feel it deep in your heart, and know that you are always connected to the ones you love. Does everybody have an Invisible String? How far does it reach? Does it ever go away? This heartwarming picture book for all ages explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us, and opens up deeper conversations about love.
Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centers, foster care and social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, The Invisible String offers a very simple approach to overcoming loneliness, separation, or loss with an imaginative twist that children easily understand and embrace, and delivers a particularly compelling message in today’s uncertain times. This special paperback edition includes includes vibrant new illustrations and an introduction from the author.
“This book is a beautiful way to begin to try, as parents, to instill in children the impenetrable power of the heart, the energy of love, and the flow that can be felt from the grace in every moment.” –Tony Robbins
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No More Nappies: A Potty-Training Book (Campbell Big Steps, 2)
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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