Action and adventure stories

It so happens is a picture book like no other. When Albert impulsively decides to go on an adventure, he quickly finds himself in the middle of one wacky situation after another. But when Albert eventually encounters a Swiss Witch with a bizarre appetite...

This illustrated children's picture book is a play on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale 'The Princess and the Pea'. The story centres on Princess Antoinette's quest to marry. Her journey for romance starts in the centre of France where she meets...

Sometimes the smallest actions can have the biggest consequences...crazy chaotic consequences! And... by talented French author/illustrator Phillip Jalbert is a fun and clever cautionary tale for young readers. Using a sequence of escalating events a...

Jump into a world of amazing stories, follow your favourite characters and learn more about their adventures in this colossal set of five books from LEGO® Jurassic World®! Read about Owen Grady, Claire Dearing and the dinosaurs, and get to know their...

Before the train has left the station, England’s most accomplished new detective already is on a suspect’s trail, and readers will be delighted to travel along.   Myrtle Hardcastle has no desire to go on a relaxing travel excursion with her aunt...

Twelve-year-old Myrtle Hardcastle has a passion for justice and a Highly Unconventional obsession with criminal science. Armed with her father’s law books and her mum’s microscope, Myrtle studies toxicology, keeps abreast of the latest developments in...

A mermaid and a pirate build a friendship through kindness, empathy, and shared adventure in this heartwarming picture book by New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste, with bright, bold illustrations by Leisl Adams.   Glub glub… ...

With its nutty concept, retro aesthetic (these sets could be from the ’50s), and delicious sense of language, Oakley the Squirrel: The Search for Z is an alphabet book like no other. In it, we meet Little Oakley as he embarks on a quest to find the...

Over 400 irresistible, reusable, and collectible stickers to mix, match, and trade!Whether on windows, notebooks, lunch boxes, or scrapbooks, these peel-and-place stickers are perfect for creating your own work of art – anytime, anywhere!

Bunny’s on a treasure hunt, What do you think he’ll find? Chase him through the veggie patch  And don’t get left behind!Help Bunny find his way through the garden, forest, meadow and more in this bright and joyful board book. With adorable...

The feathery crime-fighters are POWERING UP for some spooky adventures in book 12 of their hilarious blockbuster series! The REAL PIGEONS are all about pigeon powers. But what happens when a CURSED HOLE opens up in the park, a TONGUE MONSTER terrorises...

Prepare to be amazed by this magic trick in a book! This is not an ordinary book—it’s a magical one! Lady Rabbit goes beyond pulling a rabbit out of a hat or making herself disappear. For her next act, she will READ YOUR MIND! That's right: You...

Now a hit animated series on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these full-color comics featuring sixth grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38...

From Hervé Tullet, the New York Times bestselling creator of Press Here, Museum in a Book invites young and old to unleash their creativity! At once an endlessly playful tabletop exhibition and a hands-on guide to enable one and all to create their very...

In the thrilling second adventure of this hilarious middle-grade series, Batthew Aromascent's own fragrance house has been burgled – and it's up to him and his best friend Lavender to track down the thief!Candlenut’s famous fragrance houses have fallen...

The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series, that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and...

Now a hit animated series on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these full-color comics featuring sixth grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38.Big Nate is a legend...

Two years ago, Bentley Carmone’s dad invented a deadly video game. Now, Bentley must team up with the hero of that game to fend off a new threat.   This is the first book in the Adventures in a Video Game series, a new series by...

Hitch the Hedgehog wants nothing more than to nap. But when his informant, Vinnie the Rat, reveals the City Zoo’s panda has gone missing, Hitch is (reluctantly) on the case. Author Heather Preusseur expertly weaves witty and playful text in this chapter...

Archie Maloney’s obsession with YouTube sensation Sir Hype has reached an all-time high. Sir Hype just announced that he’s seeking contestants for his latest mountain challenge, which—thanks to a breakthrough in technology—is taking place inside of a...