Children's Fiction

The big bad wolf knows he rules the forest—but he likes to hear the others tell him so. He marches through the woods, asking: “Tell me, who is the strongest?” Everyone, from Little Red Riding Hood to the Three Little...

Join Jenny Peckles and her chicken friends for a wild, rhyming adventure – perfect for fans of Hairy Maclary and Oi Frog! Jenny Peckles lays eggs with speckles. Featherly Botts lays eggs with spots. Sally McSquawk lays eggs that can...

Meet Hogbert - a baby boar with a big personality and a nose like no other! When Hogbert gets separated from his family, he finds himself all alone in the forest. Can he find his way home? Little Hogbert lives...

Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship! The Thea Sisters go to Paris! The Search for the Secret Garden (Thea Stilton #38) invites readers on a thrilling journey filled with excitement and...

The utterly addictive new YA thriller with a twist you'll never guess. A nail-biting summer mystery, for fans of One of Us is Lying and We Were Liars. Seven liars in the circle. Only one can survive... Seven teens arrive...

Axolotl snacks-alotl. And lives life to the max-alotl. Little brother Axolittle likes to study facts a little. For total opposites like these two, sometimes differences can lead them to poke-a-little and joke-a-little, then shout-a-lotl and pout-a-lotl. This axo-lutely hilarious new...

The classic, haunting tale of two brave children lost in an eerie and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends: Stephen King and Maurice Sendak. Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott-Medal...

Packed full of atmosphere and deliciously gothic detail, the first in a brand-new adventure series: when three cousins discover they're descendants of Dracula, they combine their powers to form the infamous vampire healing company, Dracula & Daughters! Strange happenings are...

Agent Stitch: A Flood of Foes! Just when Agent 626 and his friends think that Earth is safe from alien invasion, a new threat emerges—an aquatic adversary known as the Glubglubs! With the help of an old enemy turned ally,...

Calling all fans of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter stories! The POCKET POTTERS are the must-have guides to all of your favourite characters from the wizarding world. How many big brothers does Ron have? Where do the Weasley family live, and...

Spark Hunter by Sonya Wilson is the winner of the Best First Book Award in the 2022 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. The judges praised it, saying: 'Perfectly pitched for middle fiction readers. Making this story's...

Calling all fans of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter stories! The POCKET POTTERS are the must-have guides to all of your favourite characters from the wizarding world. How old was Harry when he first started at Hogwarts? Who gave him the...

A hilarious and endearing picture book that encourages self-acceptance from Emmy-nominated author Bess Kalb and illustrator Erin Kraan. Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with pomp and self-importance. He likes being a lone buffalo! "I'm the Buffalo Fluffalo...

The colourful chameleon celebrates its 50th anniversary with an interactive board book edition that makes it easier than ever to introduce simple colour concepts! The colourful chameleon celebrates its 50th anniversary with an interactive board book edition that makes it...

Gaming fanatic Jay receives a strange phone call on a school trip to Titanium Tower. The voice on the other end calls himself Z. And he has trapped Jay’s classmates in the elevator at the very top of the skyscraper....

Long ago, Ataraxia was a magical, united nation where dragons lived in harmony. Now, the three dragon tribes—Cliffs, Fireflys, and Ferns—are divided and live in fear, hiding from monsters like the ferocious Blade Wolf. King Cliff rules the Cliff dragons...

A funny, tender, messy, and authentic story about two teens who fall in love on the precipice of things falling apart. Vinnie Smith has her future mapped. She and her best friend, Lilah, have been busy manifesting post-graduation lives in...

In the seventh book in the hysterical CatStronauts graphic novel series, Major Meowser is in for a surprise! His space veteran dad-cat has just been recruited to join his next mission. But when the two can't see eye to eye...

Two-time Caldecott Medallist Sophie Blackall's follow-up to her bestselling If I Was a Horse explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play. If we were dogs, what kind would we be? I'd be a big dog! And you'd be...

Be careful what you wish for! Jump into Aphmau: Searching for Home, the Minecraft-inspired, brand-new graphic novel from the #1 female gamer on YouTube, Aphmau! Aphmau is the new girl in town, and after a rough first day at school—thanks,...

Kirrin Village is having a scavenger hunt for half term and the Famous Five are excited to take part! But someone is destroying the trail, and no one knows who... will the Five solve the mystery before the event is...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bluey and Bingo on a road trip to the Big Peanut, a game of Stickbird, and more in this Super Mega Colouring Book! A gorgeous colouring book for kids of all...

It’s time for the wedding! But where are the Scarecrows? Can you find them? Betty and Harry are preparing for their Wedding Day, but they’ve got to find the Things they Need on the Day. Can you help find the...

'Gripping, gruesome, dark and dripping' A.F. Harold Nobody talks about the strange happenings in Maimsbury. No one speaks of the hooded figures glimpsed in the woods, nor the children's game that went so horribly wrong. But most of all, nobody...

War Dog tells the inspiring story of Judy, a dog who loves her crew, and they love her. She knows that she brings comfort to the men, making her job very important during these hard times. But when her soldiers...

Come with me if you dare, and take the Which Way to Anywhere... Hold on tight for book 3 in an out-of-this-world new series from former Waterstones Children's Laureate and No.1 bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon. About the...

Read along to have a picnic with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends! The touch-and-feel textured sound pad brings the story to life with 6 interactive buttons! Matching words with pictures and sounds enhances reading comprehension, and connecting with favourite...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Play Pass the Parcel, decorate a duck cake and make bracelets with Bluey and Bingo in this birthday sticker activity book with over 100 stickers! A fun-filled sticker activity book for kids...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! It's time to play Hide and Seek! Can Bluey find everyone without getting distracted? A gorgeous board book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a...

This was meant to be a journal of my quest to find the sea nomads, but a few days ago something happened that turned my world upside down . . . You are about to read an adventure story so...

Time to hide behind the sofa from the 100 scariest monsters ever! It's a big universe, and there are some truly terrifying monsters out there! Here are the 100 scariest monsters the Doctor has ever encountered so far, from the...

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, comes an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. Jack at the Zoo follows Jack, Rex, and...

The first book in a new series by award-winning creators Katya Balen and Gill Smith, featuring heart-warming adventures for readers who love animals. When Mattie wishes on a shooting star for a puppy, she knows her wish is hopeless. Her...

Welcome to Paddock Grove, a boarding school for the best, providing equestrians of tomorrow with state-of-the-art facilities and world-class tuition in everything from stable management to competitive riding... A scholarship to Paddock Grove is a dream come true for George,...

This enduring tale of independence and family is an unconventional love story with a strong female lead and a pirate with a sensitive side, written by New Zealand’s leading children’s writer and illustrated by one of Japan’s foremost children’s illustrators....

Eleanor Jones is Playing with Fire by Amy Doak stirs up more mystery and danger in this fast-paced YA mystery. Eleanor Jones isn't looking for trouble. But someone is starting fires in Cooinda—and the first one looks like a murder....

Discover the natural world with this beautifully illustrated book full of amazing animals, plants, and the incredible habitats they live in. Which talkative bird is one of the largest of its species? Which tree can live for over 2,000 years?...

When an unfortunate incident in a space shuttle simulator turns twelve-year-old Franklin Wilson into an accidental viral sensation, he attracts the attention of Xavier Drake, the third richest person in the world, who invites Franklin to take part in a...

Calling all dog lovers! This perfectly giftable board book has fun with opposites in a colourful rhyming read-aloud. This dog’s clean, that dog’s muddy. These dogs are the best of buddies. This humorous dog-centric board book by Jade Orlando is...

Imaginative, magical, wildly funny, and with a truly unique world, The Spick and the Span is an extraordinary, exciting fantasy middle grade adventure – perfect for fans of Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor, Jonathan Stroud's Lockwood and Co, Diana Wynne Jones' Howl's...

"The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." — Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants A double helping of New York Times bestselling Narwhal and Jelly! Join the underwater duo in this two-book graphic novel bind-up...

Touch the magic wand to the pages to hear the mermaids and their friends come to life! It's you who makes the magic happen in this sound book with a difference. Each time you touch the wand to the beautifully...

A companion to Grandma's Guide to Happiness, this picture book from bestselling author Andrew Daddo is a heartwarming collection of grandfatherly philosophy. My grandpa says the funniest things. He says the happiest days are the busiest days, and there's usually...

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...

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this series! Things may be heating up in the Nether, but at school, things have taken a cold turn! The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that...

You might think your Pokémon are perfect – but evolving them could be even better. This book will power up your knowledge to become the ultimate Pokémon Trainer. Pokémon don’t always stay the same forever. For some, there is an...

First published by HarperCollinsUS in 1964, this classic children’s novel has sold over 4 million copies and was awarded the New York Times Outstanding Book Award. Sixth-grader Harriet attends school on New York's Upper East Side along with her two...

Million-copy bestseller David Walliams’ funniest book yet – a laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history. This paperback edition includes a hilarious NEW STORY. Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with...

The epic and funny new magical fantasy series set in the world of the bestselling Land of Roar. Twins Rose and Arthur love visiting their imaginary world of Roar, which is hidden inside a folding camp bed in their grandad’s...

When Bunny, Monkey and friends discover a glitch in reality, life gets even crazier than normal: Bunny declares himself The Woods' Magical Protector, Pig becomes a superspy, plus there's complete metal Monkey mayhem! Experience the laughs and chaos in Bunny...

Fans will treasure this beautiful hardcover collection of seven charming Peppa Pig stories in one book! Seven Peppa Pig stories in one book! In this timeless hardcover storybook treasury, enjoy seven charming tales about everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! From...

A beautifully written verse novel that will resonate with younger teen readers who are beginning to understand themselves and the changing world they live in. Fourteen-year-old Nate has just moved back to Australia and is finding it hard to navigate...

The side-splitting sequel to Adam Kay's debut children's novel Dexter Procter the Ten-Year-Old Doctor, illustrated by Henry Paker. The next medical mystery adventure featuring Dexter and his friends!

The Fate of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood brings this nine-book series to an exhilarating conclusion. Podkin and his crew have gathered all the gifts in an astonishing finale that sees them melt and morph before their eyes, transforming into...

A deadly and strange disaster... It's been four years since Carmen and Papa moved from Italy to Boston. Life here is exciting, but not always easy. And then there's the massive metal tank that rises up over their crowded North...

From award-winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, Grace Lin comes a gorgeously illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal for the spirits, based on Chinese folklore. Jin is...

From award-winning author Martine Murray (dubbed Australia’s Kate DiCamillo) and painter Anna Read comes a timeless and timely tale about the monstrousness of envy, and every creature’s—even a monster’s—need for love It starts with a whisper in your ear. A...

Cherish the rare quiet in your life with this charming padded cased board book! This sweet story featuring The Very Quiet Cricket—the classic character known for his determination—celebrates the quiet strength, focus, and eventual sleepiness of your own little one!...

Follow Peter on his Halloween peek-a-BOO adventure in this brilliant board book with flaps to lift and holes to peep through! It's Halloween and Peter Rabbit is going to a party in the forest! As Peter ventures through the woods,...

Hooray it's Halloween and Peppa and George are going trick-or-treating in this spook-tacular, lift-the-flap story! It's Halloween and Peppa and George are off on a trick-or-treating adventure! How exciting! Which friend's house will they visit first? And who are the...

Learn about excavators, rollers, trucks, cranes, and loaders in this big book of more than a dozen heavy vehicles. And enjoy all the animals along for the ride. When Cow wants to give a concert, she transports her piano with...

Discover a wealth of expertly-curated sensational stories, in many cases told here for the very first time, from the award-winning podcast Super Great Kids' Stories! Get ready for a worldwide adventure in this treasure trove of a book bursting with...

For bear-lovers and brave hunters everywhere, the classic chant-aloud story by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury is available for young readers as a new interactive board book with easy-to-use pull, slide, and play tabs on every page. We're going on...

'It's like an interplanetary version of Survivor meets The Amazing Race, but with way more death vines and alien venom.' Better Reading Three days, three clues, one hungry planet. Constant surveillance. The entire universe watching every move. Some will shatter....

Winnie-the-Pooh meets Wallace & Gromit in a fresh take on a classic odd-couple friendship. No one wants a skunk. They are unwelcome on front stoops. They should not linger in Important Rock Rooms. Skunks should never, ever be allowed to...

Winnie-the-Pooh meets Wallace & Gromit in a fresh take on a classic odd-couple friendship. Buried in the heart of every animal is a secret treasure. For rock scientist Badger, it's the Spider Eye Agate he found as a cub, stolen...

Think of an animal, any animal at all. It could be a shark or a squid or a snail or a chimp. It might be a kangaroo, a giant fruit bat or a honeybee. Whatever animal you think of in...

Sophie Mouse visits a sunflower field in the summer in this twenty-second sweet book in The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!All summer long, Sophie Mouse has been looking forward to the one golden hour when the sunflowers are in their best...

The Fairies from Pixie Hollow return for more magical adventures! Join Tinker Bell and the rest of the Fairies in this giant four-in-one collection that features classic stories originally published in the volumes titled Tinker Bell and the Pixie Hollow...

Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town is back to solve all the mysteries that you need solved, and even the ones you don't need solved. He's that good. In between playing Scrabble, having sleepovers, and trips to the beach, there's...

For 5+ kids who love video games but aren't allowed to play as often as they'd like... Sunny's playing his favourite video game again! Super Rabbit All-Stars! follows Super Rabbit Boy as he takes part in the Super All-Star Games...

Return to Percy Jackson's World... A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike.--Kirkus ReviewsRick Riordan's beloved Greek and Roman demigod characters from Percy Jackson and the Olympians and the Heroes of...

The dazzling follow-up to the phenomenal The Book of Stolen Dreams from master storyteller David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman.When Rachel and her brother Robert defeated the tyrannical President Malstain and saved all of Krasnia,...

Discover the romantic, addictive and thrilling world of Tahereh Mafi’s fantasy Shatter Me series. This stunning hardback collector’s edition with its exclusive design and gold reading ribbon is the perfect gift for fans and new readers alike. The girl with...

ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP! Your favourite duo are back… Murray and Bun! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves… EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES...

‘Quite simply the best writer of magic there is’ Neil Gaiman ‘Truly magical … Guaranteed to leave you gasping’ The Bookseller ‘She is the best writer of magical fantasy for children’ Evening Standard Howl's Moving Castle In this beloved modern...

You are the greatest detective in the land and you’re facing your biggest mystery yet. After receiving an anonymous invitation, you discover that—along with all the other guests—you are locked inside the iron gates of an opulent mansion. Who has...

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy...

Someone is stealing sheep from the sleepy town of Dargaville! When Pippa's woolly best friend Lulabelle gets snatched, she goes on an extraordinary adventure to get her friend back with the help of ex-professional-weightlifting policeman Mike Te Hira. There will...