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A brand-new Christmas classic adventure about the science behind the magic of Christmas, set in North London and the North Pole – from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl A New York Times BestsellerIT ALL STARTED IN CHRISTMAS PAST …It’s been ten...

A gentle edition of Dickens' much-loved story, specially retold for little children. Scrooge is the meanest man alive, but three night-time visitors are trying to change his ways. This classic Christmas story has been specially retold for little...

Come on a springtime adventure with Beatrix Potter’s beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, and his fellow animal friends. Explore Beatrix Potter’s enchanted world with several timeless classics that provide kids with tales about values, morals, and virtue. The...

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...

The Grinch’s newfound Christmas spirit is in jeopardy with the arrival of the Who-ville’s Christmas tree competition, but can one special Who remind him of what’s really important?A sequel to the timeless classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! featuring...

An attractive box containing a Halloween book and three nine-piece jigsaws Little children can have lots of fun celebrating the spookiest time of year with this delightful book and jigsaw. They can complete the simple 9-piece jigsaws to recreate three...

A spooktacular sticker book full of dolls to dress and Halloween scenes to decorate. Have fun choosing the stickers for the dolls' outfits as they prepare to go trick-or-treating. Scenes include carving pumpkins, performing a witchy dance, some scary...

Celebrate an Aussie Christmas with the cool musician mums everyone loves to sing along with ... Every year in December Christmas lights go up 'round here. I wait up late till it's darker to see them in the moonlight. From Byll and Beth Stephen, the...

A brilliant value pre-Christmas gift with 24 books that will keep young readers enchanted. Countdown to Christmas with 24 illustrated storybooks!This luxury advent calendar contains a beautifully illustrated storybook behind each window to fire up...

Would you rather be a pharaoh or a pharaoh’s servant? Cleopatra or Queen Hatshepsut? Only you can decide! Adventure into the astonishing world of ancient Egypt with this new Would You Rather book!Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way...

A heartfelt picture book celebrating the special bond between daddies and the children they love, perfect for fathers everywhere! What do daddies love?Some daddies love going outdoors and exploring the world. Some daddies love teaching their kids how to...

A powerful exploration of what it means to be a refugee. With simple, direct questions, thoughtful, compassionate answers and stunning illustrations by the Ukrainian artist Oksana Drachkovska, this book explores what it really means to be a refugee...

Pussy cat is off to visit the King at Buckingham Palace in this adaptation of the famous rhyme. Join pussy cat on his trip to London to visit the King at Buckingham Palace. Along the way you'll see all the famous sights, from The Tower of London to The...

A gentle activity book to help you unwind and enjoy the positive effects of nature. A little time spent in nature - from a forest to a city park - can help you feel calmer and happier. This write-in book is full of things to do both indoors and...

A gloriously colourful look at diverse celebrations around the world. An inviting feast of festivals, from well-known celebrations, such as Christmas, Hannukah, Eid and Diwali, to more surprising events such as the Woolly Worm Caterpillar Race and the...

A soothing bedtime story from mum to baby As the sun shines throughout the day, it warms your cheeks while we play.As the sun sets in the evening sky,say, 'Yaarri Yarraang, goodbye.'This gentle bedtime story follows the journey a mother and child take...

A straight-forward, sensible, reassuring guide to sex and growing up, revised with the most up-to-date information. What do you want to know about sex?Information about sex is everywhere. But what you learn from TV, movies, the internet, and friends is...

An intergenerational children's picture book about living with dementia. Meet Lucy.Lucy lives with dementia.She wishes she didn't, but she does.Her brain has changed, but she is still Lucy.Thank goodness she has a brain AND a heart.A moving and...

Delve into the magical world of unicorns in this new illustrated book, filled with questions, facts, jokes and more! Release your inner unicorn with this hilarious new ‘would you rather’ book!Bursting with funny, interactive questions, silly jokes and...

For fans of Dear Girl and Guess How Much I Love You, this picture book celebrates the joys of early childhood and all the first-time experiences that are exciting for parents and children, including beach days, befriending the family dog, story time on...

This poignant and lyrical debut picture book based on the author’s own experience and illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Thi Bui follows young Mai and her mother’s perilous journey from Vietnam to America to find Papa—who left ahead of them to start a...

Five starred reviews!Now in paperback, from New York Times bestselling author Ashley Woodfolk, Nothing Burns as Bright as You is an impassioned stand-alone tale of queer love, grief, and the complexity of female friendship.Two girls. One...

A thrilling, resonant and inspiring novel about justice, privilege and the power of the young to strive for change. Set in a world where Adam and Leila and their friend Zak live as Nons under the Permitted ruling class. Then, when Adam and Leila’s...

Have you ever wondered what's happening in the world while you're asleep in your bed? Have you ever wondered what's happening in the world while you're asleep in your bed?There's a whole world of activity out there – from bakers preparing bread and...

Filled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes – fully illustrated throughout! Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs?Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed...

Filled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes – fully illustrated throughout! Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs?Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed...

Discover all the hidden farters in this festively funny search and find adventure! This hilarious farty book has 12 Christmassy search and find scenes to entertain you, including Santa’s whiffy workshop, a stinky skating rink, a trumpy tree farm and...

THE FUNNIEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR! Welcome to the Antarctic, where an intrepid bunch of explorers is making an in-depth study of penguins. Penguins. Penguins. Penguins. So many penguins . . .But one young explorer has discovered something different...

From the mega-bestselling creators of Fart Monster and Friends comes your favourite characters, now in paperback! There is a monster under my bed who farts. You don't want to use the bathroom after him... Everyone says, 'It wasn't me!' But what if it...

A charming domestic comedy, with a dash of magic, and the occasional moment of mayhem!These are the memoirs of ME, Holly Hopkinson, aged almost ten, except without any of the rubbish adults usually put in, thank you very much. My dad just lost his job,...

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...

A funny picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru – now a major movie star! For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world.When Mr Gruber takes Paddington on a special...

Bestselling Mothball is back -- with birthday cake! (Carrot, of course.) She eats, she sleeps, she scratches. But today it's Mothball's birthday and it's time to celebrate!Created by author Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley, Happy Birthday...

Paul Farrell's stackable cards are fun for all the family Build a skyscraper using the beautifully-designed cards, with only your imagination to limit you.Each pack contains 64 cards (105 x 69 mm) in a variety of graphic designs. Clever paper...

From Australia's best-loved storyteller comes the final book in the bestselling Matilda Saga This is a love song to our nation, told in a single sweeping storyJed Kelly has finally persuaded her great aunt Nancy to tell the story of her grandparents...

'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...

Whether you are surprising a little one on Easter morning, celebrating the spring season, or just sharing a quiet moment together before bed, Night Night, Bunny is the perfect bedtime board book. Kids will love reading the sweet rhyming text...

The Fart Monster goes global! Get your passports ready; we're about to go around the world in 80 farts ... Fart, fart and away!Most families go on holiday to get away from it all. But what if a lingering smell followed you from one country to the...

"Rich in politics, intrigue, and betrayal, Dagger and Coin is a complex feminist fantasy featuring a tough and prickly ex-princess that I couldn't help but adore."—Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl from EverywhereThe sequel to Sword and Verse follows a...

Teach children that the greatest rewards come from patience, hard work, and learning from mistakes!In the #1 New York Times bestseller We Are the Gardeners, Joanna Gaines and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From...

'THESE BOOKS REALLY GO OFF!' -- Mac Park, Boy Vs Beast The chapter books your reluctant reader will actually want to read! Birthday parties should be fun, not smelly. Too bad the fart monster doesn't know that ... Ben's been invited to a birthday...

The perfect collection of lines about love, from the one and only Dr. Seuss! One Love, Two Love, I Love, You Love!Love, live and laugh with Dr. Seuss in this sweet selection of lovely lines and unforgettable illustrations!Full of inspiration and love...

Four future AFL stars under one roof!? Go back to where it all began with The Selwood Boys ... In the Selwood house, there's madness and mayhem every day -- and footy, of course!Meet the Selwood boys ... There's the twins, Troy and Adam, pulling pranks...

Selby is about to embark on a chilly Antarctic adventure that is bound to take him to the peak of danger . and beyond!

Selby battles humungous waves at the Surf-Racing Championships while trying to keep his tongue-tickling talent tucked away. Surely Selby's secret won't be revealed just because he decided to try surfing!! Ages 7-12

'Gentle and sweetly humoured, this is another addition to the divine Ruby Red Shoes library--and another tale that will delight with its charming narrative and adorable illustrations.' -- Tania McCartney, Kids' Book Review Ruby and her grandmother love...

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Italy and Italian-speaking countries again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Italian with ease and confidence. ...

Celebrate the presidential election with this fascinating book of facts about Kamala, her family, childhood, career, hobbies and successes – perfect for 8+ and fully illustrated throughout! Did you know?Kamala has lived in California and Canada, as well...