Drama and performing arts Books

A cast of creative creatures take centre stage in this theatrical story about community and confidence from Blue Peter Book Award-shortlisted author Laura Wood. Summer by the seaside isn’t working out as Callie hoped. Instead of enjoying sunshine and...

A warm and wise tale about the unique challenges of pre-teen life from a master of the genre. Lucy has lived her entire life in her sister's shadow – Lola is always the centre of attention and constantly in need of new clothes for a party or kit for her...

With an authentic Indian backdrop, this is a feel-good story of young kids chasing big dreams that shimmers with all of Alexander McCall Smith’s trademark optimism and joy – an outlook on life that makes him one of the world’s best-loved...

Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson. After being humiliated by a badly behaved squirrel on national television, Marvin...

‘Lush and lavish, Sing Me Forgotten hit all the right notes’ Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrow ‘A deliciously magical feminist twist on the beloved classic The Phantom of the Opera’ Kester Grant, Sunday Times...

An irresistible picture book adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's original iconic lyrics to the smash-hit musical! Join Joseph on an epic, song-filled adventure in this new anniversary reissue!Following the age-old Bible story with the libretto from the...

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel comes to high school in acclaimed author Katie Henry’s coming-of-age YA contemporary about a girl who accidentally falls into the world of stand-up comedy. Perfect for fans of John Green and Becky...

'ADVENTUROUS AND OUTLANDISH, WHIMSY AND WOE WILL HOOK KIDS IN FROM THE FIRST PAGE.' -- Books+Publishing, four stars After being abandoned by their thespian parents, Whimsy and Woe Mordaunt are left in the care of their austere Aunt Apoline.Forced to...

Lyrical, inspiring, and affecting text paired with bright, appealing illustrations make Ready to Fly perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere who are ready to leap and to spread their wings!Ready to Fly is the true story of Sylvia...

Black Swan meets Pretty Little Liars in this drama-packed debut about three perfect girls who will do anything to be the prima ballerina at their elite New York ballet school. Now a major Netflix series! Being a dancer at New York’s most elite ballet...

'SO MUCH TO LOVE!' - Total Girl Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up - if only she could decide what she wanted to be! Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins.In this bumper collection, go on four hilarious...

Black Swan meets Pretty Little Liars in this drama-packed sequel to Tiny Pretty Things set in an elite New York ballet school. Soon to be a Netflix TV show…Featuring a diverse case of characters, plenty of gossip, lies and scandal, Shiny Broken Pieces...

Soar with the Firebird, dance with the Nutcracker Prince and thrill at the drama of Romeo and Juliet in this beautifully illustrated collection of ballet stories. A delightful gift to enchant and inspire any ballet lover, with twelve stories specially...

Fancy Nancy is back again, this time with a dancing theme for all of those tiny tutu-wearing fans! Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, couldn’t be more excited about their upcoming dance show. After all, it’s all about mermaids and who knows how to...

Hazy mazy oops a daisy, wriggle your ears but don’t go crazy! Annabel is no ordinary sheep. She is wiggly and jiggly. Loud noises hurt her ears and no matter how hard she tries, she just can’t fit in with the mob. Until one day her supersensitive style...

Introduce your little ones to Harry Styles with this read-aloud board book biography that’s perfect for Harries young and old.From The X Factor to One Direction to his solo career, Harry Styles has charmed millions with his songs. Follow his...

Introduce your little ones to Taylor Swift with this read-aloud board book biography that’s perfect for Swifties young and old.From living on a Christmas tree farm to putting on the highest-grossing tour of all time, Taylor Swift has enchanted millions...

Introduce your little ones to the core positions of ballet with a not-so-spooky skeletal teacher – in English and Spanish!Embark on a whimsical journey with our enchanting bony skeleton ballerina as she pirouettes through the delightful pages of this...

Come Together Again is the second delightful picture book from Isaiah Firebrace for children aged 5 and up. It explores First Nations culture through a celebration of music, song and dance. Music, song and dance brings people together, creating...

Introduce your little ones to Dr. Ochoa’s stellar world of the arts in English and Spanish – and how their creativity is the rooted path toward our world’s innovation.Joining Dr. Ochoa’s Stellar World series’ is the artistic “A” in STEAM, Dr. Ochoa’s...

In this thrilling sequel to middle-grade fantasy adventure BIG MAGIC, a young magician will do whatever it takes to save magic – but at what cost?Eleven-year-old Tulsi comes from a long line of women magicians, and loves doing Big Magic. Every night in...

Want to write your own jokes? This book shows you how! Packed with fun-filled illustrations, easy-to-follow exercises, and sample jokes, this humorous how-to joke book for kids proves that with a little elbow grease, anyone can write jokes...

BTS: Top of K-Pop is the must-have commemorative celebration of the South Korean boy band that has taken the world by storm.Packed with fascinating facts, sensational secrets, glossy photos and a Bangtan-boy quiz, this book takes fans up close and...

A distinctive opposites book with fold-out pages that builds on the spirit and success of Caldecott Honor Winner Flora and the Flamingo and the subsequent books in the series. When a new feathered friend seems so different from her, Flora discovers that...

In this frosty follow-up to Flora and the Flamingo, Flora forms an unexpected friendship with a penguin as they dance above and below the ice. Twirling, leaping, spinning and gliding, on skates and flippers, the duo mirror each other’s graceful ice dance...

In this wordless book with life-the-flaps, a flamingo and a girl explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance. Beautiful and emotional, as well as funny and lighthearted, these irresistable, well-developed characters...

Julie, Lucy, and Alia are best friends who share the same passion: dance! A new year of classes has begun and this year, in addition to their regular ballet and modern dance classes, the three girls are introduced to a new style ? African folk! While the...

The adventures of best friends Julie, Lucy, and Alia continue in the second Dance Class graphic novel. School is in session again and this time the girls are working on the ballet "Romeo and Juliet." When new student Tim is cast in the role of Romeo, the...

In this new dance based series, Julie, Lucy and Alia are BFF's who share one passion: dance! Between programs in ballet and modern dance, they also slip in classes on many other styles including hip-hop, a class run by the hunk KT, who's got all three...

Angelina Ballerina participates in a Fancy Dress Day in this royally fun chapter book featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout!Angelina and her friends at Chipping Cheddar school can’t wait for Fancy Dress Day. Angelina is signed up for the...

Fickleton Farm is peaceful and calm until the arrival of a warty visitor. With confidence high, he announces to the animals, ‘I’m Stud. I’m the best!’ But what can a toad bring to a farm?  Stud is a born entertainer who is not afraid to fail. He...

So you want to be a Movie Star? What kind will you be? Pirate Captain? Noble Queen? Superhero? Maybe a Comedian or a star on Broadway? Anything is possible with a little fun and a whole lot of creativity. Join Evie (and Oscar) as they imagine their way...

A girl and her friends enact a scheme to get her first kiss over with before she has to lock lips on stage for the school play in this charming middle grade rom-com in the spirit of Meg Cabot—now with a fresh new look!Prince Charming wakes Snow White...

The classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about Angelina performing as Cinderella in a traveling tour is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition! Angelina is playing the lead in the Cinderella Dance Tour traveling across Mouseland...

The must-have handbook for Taylor Swift fans, and the ONLY companion you need for the Eras Tour! What does it mean to be a FAN? If you're a Swiftie, you know that it takes commitment and dedication to be in a fandom. And there's nothing more...

The classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about Angelina’s trip to the big city is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition! For the first time ever, Angelina Ballerina is visiting the most famous city in Mouseland: the Big Cheese!...

Come dance with Bhangra Baby as he learns to move to the rhythm of a popular Punjabi folk dance in this infectiously exuberant picture book from bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal!Bhangra Baby wants to dance, but Bhangra Baby...

A boy shares his love of ballet with his cat in this adorable picture book that leaps and glides through ballet terms, famous dancers, and the special bond between a young dancer and his pet.Some cats pounce, snooze, or climb up the curtains. But one boy...

Can the Dance Class get their production of Swan Lake soaring off the ground?The Dance Class students prepare to put on a production of Swan Lake at the Opera de Paris, a ballet company that was founded by Louis XIV in 1669. But with such a big...

Three complete adventures filled with action, romance, humor and plenty of show-stopping dance numbers. Julie, Lucie, and Alia are best friends and share the same passion: dance! The girls are finally on their way to the national competition, but can...

Packed with exclusive bonus collectibles, Harry Potter: Wizard Duels: A Movie Scrapbook explores and celebrates the thrilling magical battles seen in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.From Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy to Albus Dumbledore and...

The classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about Angelina and Henry’s camping trip is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition! Angelina and Henry are so excited to go on a camping trip to the Big Cat Mountains with their Uncle...

The moose plays the cello. The deer, violin. And it’s ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three, time to begin. This mystical, waltzing board book from the one and only Sandra Boynton is a magical book to share with a magical child. Woodland animals heed the call of...

Being BAD has never felt so GOOD! The second book in the villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood. Don’t miss the third installment, How...

A fee-fi-fo-festive treat for Supertato fans this Christmas - an unmissable adventure in this super bestselling series! As seen on TV!It's showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the...

When Amy Wu learns about Chinese ribbon dancing, she can’t wait to try it out herself in this charming and brightly illustrated fourth installment in the Amy Wu picture book series.Amy Wu loves to move. From wriggling to shimmying to toe-tapping, she...

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.   ‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely...