Children's Books

Rachel, Kirsty and Khadijah can't wait to see a synchronised swimming team perform at the Rainbow Lake National Park. But Jack Frost's naughty goblins have stolen Aria's magic rainbow swimming cap and now the swimmers can't remember their moves! It's...

Turn the pages of this delightful pop-up book to see Monkey swing, Snake slither, Parrot fly and Tiger pounce. Each page has a colourful jungle scene that pops up for little children to explore, and a different jungle animal to...

The second book in the sensational Magnus Chase series from Percy Jackson creator Rick Riordan. Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon - the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But...

From the author of Little Creeping Things, a twisty YA thriller about a boarding school secret society that opens unheard-of doors of privilege for some of its initiates, while it leads others to a sinister fate A dark boarding school...

An introduction to the widely used programming language Python with simple and contained activities and games. A beginner's guide to coding using Python, one of the most popular computer languages. Step-by-step instructions show how to get started and write a...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! 'There was something else out on the sea by the rocks - something...

  Discover all the cut-throat facts about Wicked Words with history’s most horrible headlines: Wicked Words edition.  Jump into the origins of lamentable language with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Learn how to be very rude (without anybody knowing),...

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Asterix, the Gaul is back for more funny, fast-paced adventure in this cheeky and energetic comic, the New York Times bestselling thirty-sixth Asterix album.Julius Caesar...

A gloriumptious twist on the classic festive rhyme. On the first day of Christmas a chiddler gave to me . . . . . . a simply enormous CROCODILE! Count down the twelve days of Christmas with this gloriumptious twist...

An out-of-this-world activity book packed with puzzles, things to spot, colouring, drawing and doodle activities. Little children can add sticker planets to the Solar System, draw a rocket blasting into space, colour an alien birthday party and lots more. With...

The ultimate guide to Greek mythology as told by its greatest hero, Percy Jackson. Percy Jackson tells you everything you need to know about the Greek Gods, in this companion piece by the global bestselling author Rick Riordan. Everything you...

This charming flap book takes young readers on a journey through the world of trains of all kinds. Toot! Toot! The steam train whistles. "Clickety-clack! The freight train rattles. Lift the flaps to discover how trains work, what they do,...

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla,...

Join Meg and Mog for some magical mayhem in this special 50th anniversary edition of the classic story. Meet Meg the witch and Mog, her (very naughty) cat. Meg and Mog are off to a Halloween party with all their...

Percy Jackson fought Greek Gods. Now the Gods of Egypt are waking in the modern world... EVER since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed on the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in big trouble....

Discover three classic Meg and Mog adventures in one spellbinding book! Join Meg the witch and Mog the cat on three magical adventures in this spellbinding book! Discover three classic Meg and Mog stories in this magical collection, perfect for...

The Baby Bible was first published in 2006, written by new mum Sarah Toulmin as a way of sharing the stories she so loved with her own little ones. Her ultra simple retellings of 20 favourite stories, from Creation to...

All of the Asterix stories feature references to Obelix falling into the Druid's Cauldron of magic potion when he was about six years old. This was the event through which he derived his phenomenal physical strength. Here is the full...

Look deep into the Universe with this updated classic and comprehensive encyclopedia, sure to excite and inspire budding astronauts and astronomers! From the Moon, Sun, and planets of our Solar System to space exploration, black holes, and dark matter, this...

The internet phenomenon #DrawWithRob is now an awesome activity book for you to draw with Rob at home – packed with drawing fun! As seen everywhere on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, TV, and more, from the creative genius and bestselling author...

Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room by introducing them to robotics with the next installment of the Baby University board book series! Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room by introducing...

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere! Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family!Find over 120 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect...

The second book in the Tiffany Aching series - five Discworld novels by master-storyteller Terry Pratchett. Tiffany Aching is going 'into service': to be a lady, no less, a maid in a big house. At least, this is what she...

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world abd the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! When Nikki discovers that her arch-nemesis, MacKenzie, has started writing a gossip column for the school newspaper, she's...

Julian the mouse has lived alone for as long as he can remember, and that's just the way he likes it. But when an unexpected guest appears for dinner, will he go back to his old routine? Or will he...

What happened when Peppa met her baby brother George for the first time? In this brand new story, Peppa remembers meeting her baby brother George for the first time! Tiny Peppa learns what babies can and can't do, and finds...

A beginner's guide to Mandarin Chinese, introducing essential everyday words and phrases with an accompanying audio app Do you want to learn the world's most spoken language? This easy-to-use beginner's guide and audio app will get you speaking basic Mandarin...

A highly illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for children aged 8-12 Learn essential facts about the human body through interactive, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises. How many bones are there in the adult human body? How do your lungs...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Just So Stories The delightful tales of whales and...

A fun pop-up and flaps board book for curious preschoolers who love cuddly animals Find Meggi the Monkey and her cuddly animal friends hiding behind flaps and popping up from the pages in this playful book for little ones. Meggi...

A dying criminal confesses that his loot has been stored "in the tower." Both towers of the looted mansion are searched in vain. It remains for the Hardy boys to make an astonishing discovery that clears up the mystery and...

The thrilling third book in Chris Colfer's No.1 New York Times bestselling A Tale of Magic... seriesBrystal Evergreen is running out of time. It's almost been a year since she made a deal with Death to find and destroy the...

A baking nightmare makes for slapstick comedy gold in this hilarious Little Gem from a bestselling author and illustrator team. Albert’s dad needs help in the family bakery, but all his son can think about is sport. So he builds...

Princesses know there is something new to learn every day! Follow along as Ariel, Moana, Tiana, Cinderella, and Rapunzel share important lessons. Press 7 buttons on the book to bring the story to life with exciting sounds!

Mirabel will do whatever it takes to save her home... even hug her sister! With this Flashlight Adventure box set, children can come along on a magical journey with Mirabel and her family! Shine the flashlight on the foiled pages...

Find the dinosaur with Duggee and the Squirrels in this lift-the-flap book! Duggee and the Squirrels want to find a dinosaur! Is there one hiding at the clubhouse? Join in the search by lifting the flaps and earn your Dinosaur...

This title features six illustrated stories from Shakespeare. Six of Shakespeare's most famous plays are beautifully illustrated in this collection of dramatic retellings. It is an inspiring introduction to the intricate comedies of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night,...

Fun dinosaur characters teach young children all about friendship--the value of friends, how to make friends, and how to be a good friend. With playful full-color illustrations, Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown help kids cope with everyday social situations...

The modern classic is now in a sturdy format featuring the complete original text.Readers asked and we answered: the world's favorite feminist fairy tale is now available in board with the original story intact. The large 9" x 9" trim...

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!Don’t miss the sixth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series that’s ripe with humor from Jory John and Pete Oswald!The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under...

A young girl must stop a threat to her magical world in this epic graphic novel from New York Times bestselling author Marjorie Liu and remarkable debut illustrator Teny Issakhanian. Plus don’t miss the spectacular sequel, Wingborn, out in fall...

Powerhouse adult fantasy author R. A. Salvatore and Erika Lewis deliver a sweeping, action-packed, romantic pre-Arthurian tale of the origins of magic (and Merlin), perfect for fans of Falling Kingdoms and Seraphina.Magic needs a spark.And Maggie’s powers are especially fickle. With no one...

Join Dr. Seuss and let your imagination run wild in this classic story to encourage the most out-there thinkers! Think left and think right, think low and think high! Learn to explore the fantasy world of the imagination with a...

Learn how to design, build and customise over 60 mini-projects in Minecraft. This exciting collection features firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to racing circuits and secret hidden bases. This exciting slipcase contains all three volumes of Minecraft Bite-Size Builds in...

The trusted secondary thesaurus this back to school.A fantastic school thesaurus for age 11+ (Key Stage 3 and GCSE) that helps you find the right word every time. Written specially to help with schoolwork and homework, you will find thousands...

The Slightly Annoying Elephant, from Children's author David Walliams. What’s big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited?A slightly annoying elephant, of course!

Available in paperback, this four-volume narrative world history tells the story of the entire globe, from the earliest nomadic humans all the way to the Persian Gulf war at the end of the twentieth century. It now includes the Revised...

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to bring the story to life in this brilliant board book based on the classic picture book A Squash and a Squeeze by the creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler....

The beast beneath the mountain is restless...No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries when the ground trembles beneath their feet. The beast under the mountain Vesuvius, high above the city, wakes up angry sometimes -- and always goes...

Once upon a time, there was a kid called Erling... In Football Stories: Haaland, young readers will find out how little Erling grew from being a football-mad kid to one of the world's most exciting players! They'll love the story...

Happy Birthday, Nitwit! There's a party and you're invited!Hap-pea birthday to you, Mashed potato and poo.Hap-pea birthday, dear NITWIT,Hap-pea birthday to you!It's night-time in the supermarket and the veggies are busy baking for a SUPER special someone's birthday. But can you...

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the next I Can Read Comics book in the Pete the Cat series! In Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer, Secret Agent Meow (also known as Pete...

Honu and Blue love to explore. They re taking a trip along the seashore, seeking out creatures that live in the sea and following clues. What might they be? Author Jez Smith takes readers on a rhyming, riddle-filled journey in...

When an earthquake destroys Gryllum House, the orphanage where fourteen-year-old Marlon Foundling has spent his entire life, his miraculous survival beneath the rubble catches the attention of The Circus of Lost Children. This extraordinary troupe, comprised entirely of society's forgotten...

• Celebrates New Zealand’s bilingual heritage with puzzles incorporating both languages.• Crammed full of great activities to keep children challenged.• Learn about such things as New Zealand inventors, places and traditional Māori culture.• Expands vocabulary and knowledge of te reo.•...

The first book in a brand new chapter book series for 5+ readers, set in the world of HOW TO GROW MAGIC from bestselling author and illustrator duo Rachel Morrisroe and Steven Lenton!When Mr Pottifer tries to teach Sarah’s class...

REMEMBER, REMEMBER, REMEMBER THE SIGNS… Two friends set off on a perilous mission from the Great Lion, Aslan: to find the missing prince of Narnia, who hasn’t been seen in over ten years. Through dangers untold, their search leads them...

It's September 11, 2001. Brandon, a 9-year-old boy, goes to work for the day with his dad... at the World Trade Center in New York City. When two planes hit the towers, Brandon and his father are trapped inside a...

A distressed cry for help summons a dramatic return to Narnia, now torn in two by treachery – and a war of deliverance. A false king has seized Narnia’s throne, and corruption ensnares the land in his iron grip. Many...

Packed with addictive pencil-and-paper games for one or more players. - A write-in book of quick, simple games, perfect for playing on-the-go.- With over 200 pages to play 20 traditional games such as battleships and noughts and crosses, as well...

A beautifully illustrated story about welcoming others and overcoming feelings of jealousy, told through the eyes of a little gorilla.Little Toya finds another young gorilla hiding in the bushes and can't wait to show him off to her family. But...

I Am Glinda: Ultimate Fan Edition (Universal Pictures Wicked) is a New York Times Bestseller! Glinda from Universal Pictures' blockbuster film Wicked stars in this Ultimate Fan Edition Little Golden Book. It includes 22 additional pages of Wicked quizzes, activities,...

In Football Stories: Heroes of the World Cup, young readers get a snapshot of some of the tournament's greatest-ever performers from both the men's and women's editions. Players include Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and many more. Following their journey from little...

The book is a testament to Martin’s immense artistic talents. Truly stunning. —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) With gorgeous artwork and a spare text, an award-winning picture-book creator gently celebrates the natural world through the lens of a sunrise. As the...

JT. One of the greats, simply the best. He is Johnathan Thurston. As a young Brisbane kid, Johnathan Thurston was written off as too skinny, too slow, and too wild to play rugby league professionally. But he defied the odds...

An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow in this quirky and sweet picture book about compassion and navigating negative emotions from Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Drew Beckmeyer.Tornado is on a rampage....

Celebrating over 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. There are delicious smells wafting over the fence from the barbecue next door. Will Greedy Cat be able to resist?

Celebrating over 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. Poppy the dog is staying with Katie's family while Nan is away. Mum and Katie decide to take Poppy for a walk to...

It’s me, hi … I’m the bestselling 100% Unofficial Taylor Swift Annual, it’s me! Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2024) The Eras Tour may be over, but we’re not over it. Jump then fall...

Play with Peppa and George in this clubhouse adventure! Peppa, George and Suzy Sheep are playing in the clubhouse. They play make-believe and go on different adventures. Press-out the character pieces and play along with the story. Then, use your...

Cars (Disney Pixar: Classic Collection) follows the thrilling journey of Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie racing car, as he competes for the famous Piston Cup. On his way to the deciding race, Lightning makes an unexpected pit stop and finds...

Guess what kind of truck is at work in this interactive book by the bestselling creators of Roadworks. Crash-a-rumble Smash-a-grumble What’s at work? Here’s a clue: It will clear the ground for you. Bulldozer! Coming through! This is the follow-up...

Step inside the life of Doctor Miranda and discover the challenges that each day brings. From checking a pregnant lady's blood pressure to writing a prescription for medicine, learn about the inspirational life of a doctor.Step inside the lives of...

Here's a fantastic tale for kids about the classic Kiwi holiday that includes a caravan, a beach and the sometimes-smelly toilet shed out the back of the holiday section – the longdrop. The kids need to go, and the public...

From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Hatmakers comes an enchanting new tale that reimagines the young lives of Merlin, Arthur, and Guinevere and reveals the origins of Maker magic. Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady....

In the 80th anniversary year, Jackie French explores the dropping of the bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, which ended World War 2. 1942 Japan has bombed Sydney Harbour. Sixteen-year-old Ossie lies about his age to protect his...

Who can survive the Shadow storm? Black Witch of prophecy Elloren Gardner Grey has unleashed her powers and embraced her legacy as a Dryad and guardian of the Forest. But the losses — of life, of love — have been...

A fun and essential guide to the world of football and an incredible gift for young fans. Discover everything you've ever wanted to know about football, from fascinating facts about your favourite players and clubs, to incredible international stats and...

Ride along in this heartwarming back to school picture book about facing the first day jitters! Ride along in this heartwarming picture book about bravery and facing your fears, a wonderful Christmas gift! The Little Yellow Bus had prepared for...

There are brick houses, stick houses, tall houses, thin houses, but the best houses of all are those where your friends live. Young readers will enjoy the bouncing rhythm and catchy rhyme in this delightful look at people’s homes throughout...