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A stunning prose retelling of Beowulf from an author-illustrator dream-team. Now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers. One dark night, the music and singing wake a monster from a swamp … Warrior after warrior comes to slay the...

Two super-smart kids triumph in these perfectly packaged tales with a twist from multi-award-winning and bestselling author Michael Rosen It pays to be able to think on your feet, especially if you're about to be eaten alive or cheated out of a...

The second book in the laugh-out-loud cartoon-filled adventure series for 7+ readers, featuring the world’s funniest fairy, from the bestselling author of The Land of Roar. Perfect for fans of Loki, Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid Ridiculously funny and packed...

Are you up to the challenge? Venture with Link and Princess Zelda in this full-colour activity book based on Nintendo's classic franchise The Legend of Zelda! Fans of The Legend of Zelda series will love this full-colour activity book featuring Link,...

Jump into Book 3 of the thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja moves and epic adventures, perfect for children aged 5+ When fairies start getting trapped and their magic constrained, the ninjas soon realise that a new villain is at work...

A celebration of the idea that with courage and heart, anyone can become a hero. It is the unlikely heroes in stories that are sometimes the most inspiring of all. Stories about someone small, and seemingly unimportant or overlooked, who ends up being...

Fairy Tree tall and grand, open a path to Fairyland. The year is 1826, and the four Belle siblings arrive at their new home - Fairykeep Cottage. Here Acton, the youngest member of the family, discovers a hidden key that opens a door into Fairyland. But...

Discover the magical world of the dragons of legend with this field guide-created as if a dracologist painted these illustrations and made these notes while out collecting research.Pick up the journal of a fantastical explorer and discover the best...

All who enter here, beware! These legends, myths, and terrifying tales are perfect for sitting around the campfire, and are sure to send your heart racing. This goosebump-raising collection includes werewolves, vampires, Bigfoot, deadly fairies,...

The classic Bible tale of Joseph and his multi-coloured coat, charmingly retold for the very young. When Joseph's father gives him a brightly decorated coat, his brothers are green with envy. But kindly Joseph forgives their jealousy, in this delightful...

Brimming with deliciously mysterious magic, political intrigue, and a passionate heroine who will do anything to save the ones she loves—this highly anticipated sequel to Bloodleaf, praised as “enchanting, visceral, and twisty” by Laura Sebastian,...

A laugh-out-loud cartoon-filled adventure for 7+ readers, featuring the world’s funniest fairy, from the bestselling author of The Land of Roar. Perfect for fans of Loki, Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid Ridiculously funny and packed full of cartoons on every...

Fly away Peter, fly away Paul! The much-loved rhyme is specially extended to include lots more garden animals. Delightfully illustrated by Vanessa Port, this popular tale in now available in large picture book format for the first time.

A classic collection of fairy tales with captivating illustrations. Perfect for storytime, this collection of ten traditional and much-loved stories includes The Princess and the Pea, Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red...

"Full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully realized heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night." —Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Court of...

A fearless, fun-filled fairytale – perfect for any little reader who loves a twist in the tale!* With a fabulously foiled cover! * Kingsley is the finest cat in the kingdom. How does he know? His crystal ball tells him so!But one day, the crystal ball...

Size and strength aren't everything in this classic African folktale of clever Anansi, King of the spiders. Anansi is king of the spiders: he may be small, but he's very clever. One day, offended that Elephant hardly even notices him, he challenges her...

“One of the most unique books you'll read this year” Buzzfeed“A strikingly different trilogy opener” Kirkus Reviews Twins destined to bring about devastation. . .Since the beginning of Mu there has been a prophecy. Twins born of fire and water will lay...

“A MAGNIFICENTLY HILARIOUS MASTERPIECE OF MONSTER PROPORTIONS. I HOWLED WITH LAUGHTER!”, JENNY PEARSON, THE SUPER MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF FREDDIE YATESA monstrously funny new adventure series. Readers of 8+ and fans of Mega Monster and Shrek will...

A suspenseful tale of witches, family, and magic from internationally bestselling author Stefan Bachmann. When a twelve-year-old orphan unexpectedly becomes the mistress of a seemingly abandoned castle, she is thrust into a mysterious plot involving...

Eight fantastic fairy tales with diverse and inspiring female heroes. Meet a girl who fights dragons, a brave warrior queen, and a daughter in search of her Samurai father...This beautifully illustrated collection brings you eight fantastic fairy tales...

Follow the yellow brick road into Oz, explore the Snow Queen's icy palace and join Alice in Wonderland in this collection of much-loved stories, including classic fairytales Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. Each beautifully illustrated tale in this...

In the thrilling third and final book in the acclaimed Maya and the Rising Dark trilogy that Kirkus calls "truly #BlackGirlMagic," Maya must face off with the Lord of Shadows to save the human world from impending war with the Dark.War is coming...

Touch the pictures with the wand in this enchanting novelty book to hear the magic spells that bring fairyland to life! YOU get to make the magic happen in this unique sound book. Each time you touch the wand to one of the special dots on the pages,...

Use the stickers to dress the fairies as they dance through this magical sticker book. Join dolls dressed as elegant swans, waltzing snowflakes, and wearing magnificent ballgowns and floaty fairy dresses, as they skip, twirl and pirouette through this...

From frigid poles to the blazing equator, from down deep in the underworld to the stormiest seas and beyond, dragons inhabit every habitat and niche available. They display mind-bending diversity; some breathe fire and some haunt the skies. Some have...

Enjoy these classic fairytales like you’ve never seen them before with The Big Book of Princess Stories.All new illustrations bring these gorgeous princesses to life, making these beloved stories dance off the page. Whether you’re buying your first...

From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Misfit comes a subversive and feminist take on Sleeping Beauty, sure to appeal to fans of Damsel and To Kill a Kingdom. The dark and deadly world...

Venture with Link and Princess Zelda in this full-color activity book based on Nintendo's classic The Legend of Zelda games – plus stickers! Fans of The Legend of Zelda will love this full-colour activity book featuring Link, Princess Zelda and their...

Tickle the soft patches in this magical novelty book to hear the dragon and its friends come to life! You'd better not tickle the dragon, because it might just roar if you do... but that soft patch is ever so tempting! This magical novelty book combines...

A spooktacular collection of scary stories by thirteen of the most exciting authors in children’s books today! Perfect for readers aged 9-12 Do you dare to see what’s lurking inside…?A spine-tingling collection of horror stories that will chill, thrill...

Aurelia is a princess, but they call her a witch.   Surrounded by spirits and burdened with forbidden magic, she lives in constant fear of discovery by the witch-hunting Tribunal and their bloodthirsty mobs. When a devastating assassination...

Don't swim too far, little ducks! These five little ducks love to swim, but they sometimes go too far. Find out what they get up to in this charming adaptation of the classic counting rhyme, beautifully illustrated by Katya Longhi.

Mazy dreams of independence. Sir Berenger longs to play the hero. But in each other, they may find the secret to happily ever after.Mazelina of Wexcombe has always dreamed of traveling with her father to lands beyond the confining walls of their castle...

A beautifully illustrated book for children aged 6+ that explores the incredible myths behind the biggest questions about our planet . . . and the sensational science we know today. Do you ever look all around you, at our amazing planet Earth, and...

An Amazon Best Book of 2019 * New York Times Bestseller * B&N's YA Book Club Pick * Indiebound Bestseller * #6 on the 2019 Kids’ Indie Next List"A brilliant debut, full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully realized...

"Witty, warm and wonderfully bold." Elle McNicoll"Everything I could possibly want in a book." Laura Ellen AndersonFall under the spell of Witchspark. A magical adventure series perfect for fans of Greenwild, Harry Potter and The Hatmakers. Eglantine...

"An absolute gem of a story! Magic shimmers up from every page." Siobhan McDermott, author of Paper DragonsThere are more deities and daemons in the world than stars in the sky. But only Heartseers like Anise Star can see them - because only they still...

Add magic to fairy parties, waterfalls and wishing wells, with over 180 stickers. Discover the fairy village, wishing well and secret waterfall. Help the fairies to make pretty clothes and join them in dancing by moonlight. With over 180 stickers to add...

Readers who love the fairytale charm of Melanie Dickerson, and the historical richness of Philippa Gregory and Bernard Cornwell, will be drawn into this riveting tale of courage, romance, and hidden treasures. Feel the tension and intrigue as a brave...

An unusual visitor brings light to the life of the lighthouse keeper’s daughter in a stunning new adventure from the award-winning author of the Cogheart series. When the lighthouse no longer shines, what else has the power to guide you to shore?Deryn’s...

From the grand heights of Olympus to the dark depths of the Underworld, discover the most significant figures of ancient Greek mythology in this kid-friendly guide. Take a tour of this legendary world with Who's Who: Greek Mythology. This book...

Fly high above the treetops with the fairies in this enchanting sticker book. This magical little activity book is full of fairies to dress and scenes to decorate. Have fun adding the stickers as the fairies gather berries, fly across a moonlit sky,...

Spirited Away meets Where the Wild Things Are by way of yokai mythology in this enchanting picture book by debut author J. P. Takahashi and illustrator Minako Tomigahara. The night parade is about to begin . . . The ground thunders in Tokyo. A...

Rediscover the timeless nursery rhymes of Mother Goose in this gorgeous leather bound picture book, packed with beautiful, full-color illustrations and a stunning four-panel gatefold! These charming bedtime stories and fairy tales will delight and...

This sequel to THE SEA WITCH is an alternative reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. It’s a heart-wrenching story about the complications of sisterhood, the uncompromising nature of magic and the cost of redemption. Alia has made...

The anticipated second book in 2019’s breakout magical fantasy series, Starfell, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton. Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister...

A beautifully illustrated, magical retelling of one of the most beloved fairy tales. Once upon a time, there was a girl called Rosebud, a beautiful princess born to the happiest King and Queen in all the land. But aged sixteen, she pricks her finger on...