Children's Fiction

Lowly Worm is one of Richard Scarry's best loved characters, and the star of this lively collection of stories, in which he takes an unexpected ride on a hot-air balloon; helps Huckle find just the right gift for Mother Cat; rides the roller coaster at...

Montessori students learn to conceptualise relative quantity before learning the numerals. Numbers are taught first as quantities (instead of names), with number rods that can be manipulated and rearranged. Numeral tiles encourage children to trace each...

Onion and the gang are at it again. This time they've stumbled across a Russian scientist at an old folks' home whose crazy experiments are causing all kinds of confusion in Ballinalud. Suddenly there are old people acting strangely all over suburbia,...

This flagship gift edition illustrated by Lauren Child is a glorious celebratory tribute to the strongest girl in the world. Pippi Longstocking is nine years old. She has just moved into Villa Villekulla where she lives all by herself with a horse, a...

Duggee and the Squirrels are exploring a spooky old castle in this new hide-and-seek lift-the-flap story!What will they discover?Lift the flaps to find out and earn your spooky badge. . . if you dare! Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!Want more Duggee? Also available: Hey...

Night Night Peter Rabbit is the softest cosiest bedtime treat for sleepy babies. This delightful cloth book, based on some of Beatrix Potter's best-loved characters, includes two enticingly rustly pages that are sure to hold the attention of every...

Having your second birthday is a big deal . . . so send more than a card with this tremendous book that is suitable to post. Numbear and his pet bird are the main characters who, along with other unique animals and sea creatures, bring these creative,...

In this evocative wordless book, internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee tells the story of a little girl's day at the beach. Stunning in their simplicity, Lee's illustrations, in just two shades of watercolour, create a vibrant story full of joy and...

Number One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains the FIENDISH Nurse Needle, a secret club, an ANNOYING brother and a birthday party!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An...

Learn your very first manners in a book that's indestructible. Let's be kind-and share our toys. Let's be kind-and help around the house. Let's be kind-and always say "Good night." Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story...

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Rod Campbell's classic, Dear Zoo, with bright, bold artwork and a whole host of favourite animals.'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .'Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the...

Dad started the engine. It made two loud sneezes -CHITTY! CHITTY!- and two small explosions -BANG! BANG!- and thundered into life!Join Jemima and Jeremy on a madcap adventure in the world's most famous flying car! A stunningly illustrated picture-book...

At Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply! Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! When Zoe's...

A fun football tale for little readers packed with laughs, friendship and a spot of superstition ... Ridiculous injuries ... strange illnesses ... cancelled games ... Everything's going wrong for the Saints this season, and Stanley's...

All at once, it was as if the stars leapt closer.Grandma grabbed the boy, raising him high above the rooftiles on her head.She was alive!The boy's grandma was a famous architect. Her garden is still full of old building materials. Unwilling to accept she...

Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories... Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighbourhood wishtree - people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and...

Dad wants to show Spot the baby animals, but it looks as though they're hiding! Will Spot and Dad be able to find them?Toddlers will love discovering different farm animals in this classic picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789353365202Author Alexander ChodskoFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint Lector HousePublisher Lector HouseWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm *...

An extra-special Christmas story about Issie and her friends at pony club. With gymkhanas to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save - these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies. ...

A reassuring tale about coping with overwhelming feelings and frustration, The Stompysaurus is the latest book in the DinoFeelings series by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton, creators of The Worrysaurus. Now available in a chunky board book, perfect...

A beautifully illustrated picture book that brings the legend of the mysterious outlaw Robin Hood to life for little children. Robin makes a daring raid on the castle of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham in order to rescue the prisoners held inside...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781503733756Author PI KidsPage Count 120Imprint PI KidsPublisher Phoenix International Publications, IncorporatedWeight(grams) 839gDimensions(mm) 221mm *...

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. It's Saturday morning, and Finn and Tess can't...

The much-acclaimed toddler book series from The Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler.Simple but engaging stories which reflect the ups - and downs - of toddler life.Major new animation series launching on Milkshake in 2021Pip and Posy are best friends -...

'The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be' STORMZY'I grew up reading her. It was one of the few books about black people, so I felt seen.' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS 'The most...

Rafe Khatchadorian is getting the Hollywood treatment in a film version of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle and Thomas Barbusca. Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing...

A heartfelt story about a playful young wolf and her best friend, Bear.The two best friends always play together, whether it's paddling in the stream, skidding in the snow, or tumbling in the falling leaves. But sometimes Bear feels sad and wants to be...

Read Shakespeare's plays in all their brilliance-and understand what every word means! Don't be intimidated by Shakespeare! These popular guides make the Bard's plays accessible and enjoyable.Each No Fear guide contains:The complete text of the...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to meet the Busy Easter Chicks - cheep cheep! Join them on a very special Easter Egg Hunt at the farm - but who will find all the eggs first?A perfect Easter gift for young children with inquisitive fingers and minds,...

Having your third birthday is a big deal . . . so send more than a card with this terrific book that is suitable to post. Numbear and his pet bird are the main characters who, along with other unique animals and sea creatures, bring these creative,...

Anna Sewell's Black Beauty was an immediate success on its publication in 1877, and has gone on to sell an estimated 50 million copies. Black Beauty is a horse with a fine black coat, a white foot and a silver star on his forehead. Seen through his...

Shortlisted for the Yoto Kate Greenaway Medal 2022.Milo Imagines the World is a warm and richly satisfying story from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling picture book duo, about a little boy with a big imagination who learns that you can't...

Bodyguard: Ransom is a bullet-proof thriller by Chris Bradford, bestselling author of the Young Samurai books. it's Lee Child for younger readers - Cherub meets Jason Bourne, a surefire winner for fans of Robert Muchamore and Anthony Horowitz's Alex...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647226466Author Mary NhinFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight Editions

Daisy's in trouble again! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series. Another BRILLIANT laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here...

I'm Sadie and I'm nearly nine. Mum's a childminder, but she doesn't have to mind me. I can mind myself, easy-peasy. Lucky for Mum, because now she's got the flu, so I've got to mind her - and help with all the babies!A hilarious, entertaining and lively...

*Over 140 million copies sold worldwide *Good for reluctant readers due to illustrative typeset *Educational edge as books contain facts about various places *Activity packs available to accompany certain titles*More fun and games online at www...

While the Jolley-Rogers are enjoying a day at the beach, little sister Nugget toddles into a cave. When she doesn't come out again, Mum goes in to find her. And, when Mum doesn't return, Dad follows. Jim Lad is suspicious and sends Bones the dog to...

Welcome to I Spy Island: the unmissable new series from multi-million copy bestsellers Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet'Sunny, silly and ideal for reading aloud'Sunday Express 'It's a blast of sunshine in book form'The Observer In the middle of the ocean,...

The first title in a two-colour fiction series, ideal for children growing in confidence as readers and beginning to read alone.Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam don't just make amazing cakes. These two brave bakers solve wacky mysteries too!Halloween at...