Children's Books

An ideal introduction to numbers and counting, specially designed for children in their first few years at school. Gently and reliably guides children and parents through essential maths concepts, starting with numbers and counting. Covers the concepts needed in the...

A baby boy is left in a basket outside Asterix's hut - who can have dumped the foundling there, and why? Child-care is something new to the Gaulish warriors, but Asterix and Obelix do their best, although they have had...

Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls as you learn about all the dangerous animals on Earth and how to stay safe while you're exploring the world. Learn what makes animals dangerous, why they might attack, and what weapons...

Together, they have taken on the greatest march ever made and come very near to great success; never giving up, and never giving up on each other.This is the story of Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica and...

This book is jam-packed with more stickers than there are warts on a warthog. You'll discover beasts that growl, prowl, claw and roar and have all sorts of fun sticking them throughout the book. But wait, there's more! You can...

Lunch Check! Toys Check! Sunglasses Check! Red piano Check! Goose is all packed for a picnic. Now . . . to cross the little road in front of his cottage! Truck . . . truck . . . truck ....

Fans of fractured fairy tales will be delighted to discover the fantasy, mystery, adventure, and humor in the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, now with new cover art. As featured on NBC's The Today...

"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks...

''Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze.'' A little old lady lives all by herself but she's not happy - her house is just too small, even for one. Whatever can she...

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!In their second adventure, the Famous Five find a thief at Kirrin Cottage. They...

Join Kirsty, Rachel and Kat the Jungle Fairy as they help to protect the worlds jungles. Can they help Kat get her magical objects back before Jack Frost gets up to mischief with them?Kat the Jungle Fairy looks after tropical...

When you're walking along the city streets there's always so much to see and hear. But do you ever stop and look down? Have you ever wondered what's going on deep in the ground under your feet? What about in...

The warrior Clans have lived in peace for many moons in their territories around the lake. But now they must decipher a mysterious prophecy—and one young warrior apprentice holds the key.When Alderpaw begins receiving strange dreams from StarClan, it’s clear...

Curious minds can visit deep blue oceans, lush rainforests and dusty deserts, and find out about day and night and the seasons. With lots to spot and talk about, vivid illustrations and simple language, this is a fun and entertaining...

A beautiful edition of Homer's classic tale from Ancient Greece, vividly retold to delight modern readers. Dramatic, stylish illustrations bring to life brave Odysseus' encounters with furious gods, bewitching goddesses, terrifying monsters and a man-eating Cyclops... A beautiful gift for...

Get sporty with these great new books for beginner readers. Lizzie knew everything there was to know about netball. Her dream was to become a famous netball coach one day...Lizzie loves to talk about netball. So why don't her teammates...

Go on an enthralling journey through 40,000 years of art and learn about everything from cave paintings to Cubism! Written by educator and art historian Michael Bird, and illustrated by Kate Evans, Vincent's Starry Night and Other Stories is made...

Make maths matter! At-home math allows you to motivate unenthusiastic math students in an environment through creativity and understanding that is not always possible in a school setting. Math Lab for Kids provides a fun, engaging, and colorful approach to...

The powerful, unforgettable new novel from the bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he must leave his home in Paris for a new life with his Aunt Beatrix, a servant in a...

The worlds of Percy Jackson and the Kane Chronicles collide in these three sensational short stories from Rick Riordan. Magic meets mythology in this explosive trilogy of short stories from Rick Riordan. When a mysterious magical disturbance draws magicians Carter...

Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars!The first book in this fourth series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #1: The Fourth Apprentice, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world...

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!In book sixteen, it's holiday time at Billycock Hill and the Famous Five make...

Join Spot and his friends for some lift-the-flap peekaboo fun! This sturdy board book includes full-page shaped gatefold flaps with peep-through die-cuts on each one. Peep through the flaps to guess who's on the other side then turn over to...

Join our fearsome friends as they prepare for their cosmic journey: is the rocket all ready? Will the launch go smoothly? Can they make it to the moon - and back again? Another fast and furious adventure for anyone who...

Edward Lear was the greatest nonsensicalist of all time. He was the inventor of the limerick and created the Jumblies and The Owl and the Pussycat. This complete edition of Lear's nonsense verse - including the limericks, longer verses, alphabets...

A sticker book version of the classic Usborne First Thousand Words in English, with over 500 colourful stickers which give learning an interactive element. Each sticker shows a picture with a word or phrase for children to hunt for and...

A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime The Borrowers live in the secret places of quiet old houses; behind the mantelpiece, inside the harpsichord, under the kitchen clock. They own nothing, borrow everything, and think that human beings...

A junior fiction series for boys about a local boys rugby league team who get special coaching and advice from star NRL player Billy Slater. Junior is the youngest player for the West Hill Ravens. He is also the biggest....

The world's best-loved lift-the-flap books! Join Spot as he spends a day at his grandparents' house. Spot loves visiting Grandma and Grandpa! He helps Grandpa in the garden, and even finds Mum's old ball to play with, until . ....

An inspiring step-by-step drawing book sure to give little children hours of fun. Children can discover how to draw dolphins diving in the sea, knights guarding a castle, monster faces, buzzing bees and lots, lots more. Perfect for dipping into...

A fast-track German course for beginners, which makes learning German easy and fun. A fast-track guide to learning German with clear, simple explanations for beginners or anyone wanting to improve their German. Includes a simple, comic book story to show...

You don't need to have superpowers to be a hero.Theodore Boone is back in a new adventure, and the stakes are higher than ever. When his best friend, April, disappears from her bedroom in the middle of the night, no...

A beautiful gift edition of over 100 traditional nursery rhymes, stylishly presented with a padded cover. With enchanting illustrations alongside well-known tongue-twisters, sayings and lullabies. A wonderful gift that is sure to be treasured.Nursery Rhymes in this book include:- A...

A pad bursting with vibrantly illustrated puzzles and pencil games to test the brainpower of children and adults alike.Ages: 8 + An entertaining book packed with nearly 200 pen and paper puzzles to keep younger children happy on holidays, rainy...

Stick Man lives in the family tree. With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three ... But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him; a swan builds her nest with him; he...

Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films!Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope...

Spot's ready for his first day at school in this new edition of this classic Spot tale - from the creator of the world's best-loved lift-the-flap books. Join Spot on his very first day at school. As the day goes...

It's a blusterous, gusterous, dusterous day and Hairy Maclary is ready to play. So he trots down to the park where, while enjoying a game of catch, he comes across a windblown wedding party. Poor Grandmother Pugh (a vision in...

Dark, gripping and romantic - perfect for fans of vampire romances and romantasy books that are popular on Tiktok and Booktok!The Reunion is book 4 in the smash hit Vampire Diaries series from bestselling author L. J. Smith.Elena, brought back...

Dark, gripping and romantic - perfect for fans of vampire romances and romantasy books that are popular on Tiktok and Booktok!The Struggle is book 2 in the smash hit Vampire Diaries series from bestselling author L. J. Smith.Damon, the evil...

A fabulous first words book for children aged 2 and up. Featuring 100 everyday words for children to learn and help build their vocabulary. Beautiful colour photographs and a simple, sturdy format.

It's Queen Titania's and King Oberon's 1000th jubilee, and the seven Party Fairies are in charge of making the celebratory party extra-special! However, naughty Jack Frost has decided to sabotage the celebrations by hosting his own party, and in order...

Fluff the kitten is missing from Apple Tree Farm! Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

Poppy and Sam have lots of clever ideas - but they can't coax Gertie out of her pen until Rusty comes to the rescue. But why does Gertie want to stay in her pen? Young children will love finding out...

Follow Patch the sheepdog as he settles in at Apple Tree Farm. Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind! Written by an expert, Optical Physics for Babies is a colourfully simple introduction to optical physics. Babies (and grownups!) will discover how light is refracted and reflected, and even...

Part of the Shapes Trilogy, the books that inspired Shape Island from Apple TV+Multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen conspire again on a slyly funny tale about some very sneaky shapes.Meet Triangle. He is going...

Shakespeare's classic story of dark ambition, madness, and murder springs to life in a masterful new graphic novel by Gareth Hinds.Set against the moody backdrop of eleventh-century Scotland, Gareth Hinds’s captivating, richly illustrated interpretation takes readers into the claustrophobic mind...

Winner of the 2014 Newbery Medal A New York Times bestseller!Holy unanticipated occurrences! A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre-breaking novel by master storyteller Kate DiCamillo.It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that...

A beloved 1950s Little Golden Book about animal homes is back in print! A beloved 1950s Little Golden Book about animal homes, sure to delight toddlers and preschoolers. In this sweet story about animal homes, a cat, a dog, a...

Back in print-a classic Little Golden Book about jingly jangly Christmas fun! A bear family takes some of the village animals out for a spin in the sleigh-and ends up helping Santa deliver his toys! This merry Little Golden Book...

Great news for Poky Little Puppy fans! An adorable story about tumble-bumble winter fun! Great news for Poky Little Puppy fans! An adorable story about tumble-bumble winter fun! It's a snowy morning, and Poky and his four brothers and sisters...

Fully updated and expanded, packed with information on the latest Pixar characters Blast into outer space with Buzz Lightyear, take a road trip with Lightning McQueen, and just keep swimming with Nemo and Dory. Enter the magical world of Pixar...

Fans of Babymouse and Owly will love this early graphic novel series about the everyday adventures and high jinks of Reginald Reggie Guinn, a little kid penguin with a big personality! Reggie is just like any other kid: always looking...

A big, bold board book packed with 100 essential words, plus some extra silly gobblefunking words created by Roald Dahl himself! Have fun learning first words with your favourite Dahl characters in this big, bold board book! Chiddlers will have...

The first children's book from CBBC presenter Maddie Moate, this is a collection of incredible stories about everyday things. This is the first children's book from CBBC presenter Maddie Moate: a collection of extraordinary stories about STUFF. Do you ever...

Fabulous flap book that demonstrates basic scientific ideas in a simple and engaging way. Each double page shows key ideas from a different branch of science, including astronomy, ecology, chemistry and physics. Reveals the secrets of how our world works...

The much anticipated new novel from international bestselling author Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places. The much anticipated new novel from international bestselling author Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places. You were my first. Not just...

Meet the champion Indian batter, Virat Kohli, in this stunning unofficial biography! From when he was a small boy, Virat Kohli’s special talent for cricket has wowed those around him – his family, friends, and eventually, his colleagues on the...

In this brand new story, Peppa learns that sharing your worries can help them to disappear. Mummy Pig is worried they're going to be late for lunch at Granny and Grandpa Pig's house. Daddy Pig is worried that it might...

A stolen hot air balloon lands an unlikely crew on a mysterious island far from everything they know in this action-packed Jules Verne classic—now with an arresting new look!Five prisoners of war steal a hot air balloon and escape capture...

The highly-anticipated sequel to The Proudest Blue; a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER which explores sisterhood, and kindness, from trailblazer and Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad.When Faizah's teacher asks her class to imagine what kind of world they want to live in...

An irresistibly cute guide to drawing princesses, packed with fun activities! Have hours of fun learning to draw cute manga-style princesses by tracing the outlines provided, colouring them in, and then drawing them yourself on the practice pages. Take a...

Whoever heard of a hip-hop loving, bright pink bee? You obviously haven't met Baboo. Baboo, the only pink bee in his hive, dances alone. Then he meets a green ladybird called Lee. By sharing his dancing skills with her, Baboo...

Ooh la la! Tiny, intrepid Dakota Crumb is back—hunting for bookish treasure in the City of Light.In a second rollicking adventure, petite mouse treasure-hunter Dakota Crumb has been summoned abroad for a top-secret mission: to help her cousin locate a...

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps. Angelo and his friends know that together they can handle any pretty much anything – including giant mutant spiders or snake-like...

13-year-old Bruce Wayne attends an exclusive prep school for the gifted. But in this case, "gifted" means kids with super-powers. Bruce is suddenly the least special person in his world--and must learn to work with the talents he does have....

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 Jo's Boys. Ten years after the school at Plumfield...

When a new family moves into a house in Pendle, they discover a witch's bottle filled with curses. Soon the spirits of those accused of witchcraft in the infamous Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 are released, wreaking havoc in the...

A timeless heroine, Alice is quick-witted, determined and resourceful. In her extraordinary adventures she meets a series of unforgettable characters, from the bossy White Rabbit to the grinning Cheshire-Cat and the Mad Hatter, all of whom are as famous as...

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 Anne's House of Dreams, the fifth novel about Anne...

An illustrated flap book that takes readers on a journey along the Amazon River and deep into the world's largest rainforest. Set off on a journey along the world's largest river, and go deep into the planet's largest rainforest. Turn...

Finding your calm is as easy as A, B, C with this sweet alphabet board book! Finding your calm is as easy as A, B, C with this sweet alphabet board book for babies and toddlers, the perfect Christmas gift!...

Make up your own story! A clever (and wonderfully portable) book with a pop-up play scene and press-out pieces sure to spark little ones’ imaginations.It’s time for school! Maisy and her friends play with building blocks, practice their counting, and...

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Master the art of building in Minecraft. Minecraft is a sandbox game where anything is possible! With over 600 blocks to choose from, getting started can feel overwhelming. This Creative...

A classic collection of tales for young readers of about five, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Elizabeth Laird and others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Paddington Bear tries to buy a birthday...

*NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR**Heartstopper Forever movie coming July 17 from Netflix*Now in a gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic THE DREAM, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition of...

A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Fanny Price is one of nine children, and her family are very poor. So when a distant relative offers to take her in...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of P is for Pterodactyl comes another hilarious fresh look at the English language! A new, hilarious picture book for kids from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of P IS...