Children's Fiction

Discover the drama and thrill of sixteen classic Ancient Greek myths in this glorious story collection.Featuring all of the best-known stories, including Theseus & the Minotaur, Heracles, Daedalus & Icarus, The Wooden Horse and Pandora's Box. Retold by...

The companion book to the beloved animation classic My Neighbor Totoro, by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki. Featuring artwork taken directly from the movie, this updated edition will allow parents and children to relive Totoro's magical...

Nine-year-old Ben Jinks and his pet hamster Stinky are back - and this time they're aiming for the moon! Can the pair triumph at the science fair, despite their neighbours' crafty plotting? Ben knows that what goes up must come down, but how will Stinky...

Undercover in a poisonous world, teen spy Alex Rider is back for his seventh adrenalin-rush adventure!In the seventh book in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, teenage spy Alex is forced into the Australian secret service...

Peppa loves baking! Miss Rabbit is holding a baking competition and Peppa wants to bake something special. With Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig to help, they make a sponge cake, then a carrot cake (Miss Rabbit likes carrots)... and a chocolate cake.How will...

Cress is the third book in the bestselling Lunar Chronicles series, following Cinder and Scarlet.Incarcerated in a satellite, an expert hacker and out to save the world - Cress isn't your usual damsel in distress. CRESS grew-up as a prisoner. With only...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Using magic to help people is Little Miss Magic's favourite thing! But what happens when someone outsmarts her? The Mr Men and Little Miss have...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsRunner-up for Colorado Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2013. Short-listed for North Carolina Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2012.Book InformationISBN...

In this powerful new adaptation from visionary director Sally Cookson, the bestselling novel by Patrick Ness is brought to the stage to tell the stunning story of love, loss and courage anew. Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother...

"My name is Harriet Manners, and I'll always be a geek." It's the hilarious third book in the bestselling award-winning GEEK GIRL series! Now in paperback. Harriet Manners knows more facts than most. She knows that New...

The perfect book to share with anxious little ones, and the ideal antidote to worries big and small - with gorgeous illustrations by the bestselling illustrator of THE WORLD MADE A RAINBOW. Whenever I am feeling sad or life feels hard or wrong or...

The tenth book in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. Look out! Tom, Delia and the whole Gates family are going on holiday. How will Tom manage to keep himself busy on the most...

The quintessential adventure story that first established pirates in the popular imagination, Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island is edited with an introduction by John Seelye in Penguin Classics.When a mysterious sailor dies in sinister...

His fields are empty, so Tom Farmer is looking for all the farmyard animals. He's in for a big surprise when he finds them! What will he do to sort them out? Die-cut holes in each page hold clues to what follows, with lots of scope for imitation and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780394800769Author Dr. SeussFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 430gDimensions(mm) 286mm *...

A fascinating diary account of the Second World War, as seen through the eyes of a young girl.Flossie is just nine years old when, in 1939, Britain declares war on Germany and her father leaves the family home to join the army. Flossie is left to bring...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781339042770Author Thomas FlinthamFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint ProQuest LLCPublisher ProQuest LLC

My name is Ted Spark. Three months ago, I solved the mystery of how my cousin Salim disappeared from a pod on the London Eye. This is the story of my second mystery. This summer, I went on holiday to New York, to visit Aunt Gloria and Salim. While I was...

We may not talk about Bruno, but we can certainly find him hiding in the various rooms of Casita and all around the town of the Encanto!Join Mirabel and her family as you explore the Madrigal's magical home. From Casita's courtyard and Antonio's newly...

They told David it was impossible - that even the Reckoners had never killed a High Epic. Yet, Steelheart - invincible, immortal, unconquerable - is dead. And he died by David's hand.Eliminating Steelheart was supposed to make life more simple...

Meet Tanka, the elephant and his friend Skunka. Say their names together and they SOUND LIKE DRUMS! Tanka, Skunka, Tanka, Skunka, Tanka Tanka Skunk! They have lots of friends for you to meet, so say their names to the Tanka Skunka beat! Lemurs, llamas,...

A powerful, uplifting picture book about BIG feelings and the things we can do to see each other's point of view. From the bestselling creators of All Are Welcome I have big feelings. You have them too. How can I help? What can we do? '[The book's]...

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. Heartstopper is the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about...

Fairy Tree tall and grand, open a path to Fairyland. The year is 1826, and the four Belle siblings arrive at their new home - Fairykeep Cottage. Here Acton, the youngest member of the family, discovers a hidden key that opens a door into Fairyland. But...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593570456Author Arie KaplanFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 168g

When local park fixture (and spy-master) Pops gets squirrel-napped, it's up to Norma, Belly and their friend little B to save him! This time, their adventure takes them out of the park-and into the uncharted territory of... the local apple orchard. ...

Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Fiction Book of the Year 2023! 'There are three doors that I may show you. You will find a different kind of power behind each one . . .' Adam has found something incredible in a rubbish dump in London...

Join Supertato and his fruit and veggie friends in this fun and action-packed story book based on the popular BBC CBeebies series, Supertato.  It's an exciting day in the supermarket! Superato is giving the Grape Kids an incredible tour of Tato Tower and...

There's a ghost in Richard's wardrobe. Every day he carries out a series of rituals that he believes will keep the ghost trapped inside. He tries to tell his friends and family, but they dismiss his worries and concerns as being part of his OCD. But...

Before he wrote 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', before the Baudelaires became orphans, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket asked all the wrong questions. Four to be exact. This is the account of the third question. ...

Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? After rescuing Magic Spirit, Tilly spends every moment she can with him at Silver Shoe Farm. While...

For fans of Cathy Cassidy and Holly Willoughby's School for Stars - tumble into the world of competitive gymnastics - friendships, dreams, tears, and tumbles! Ellie has reached the national gymnastics squad training...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of New York State Three Apples Award and TimeOutNewYorkKids.com 50 Best Books for Kids 2012.Book InformationISBN 9780394800011Author Dr. SeussFormat HardbackPage...

Children's books superstar Julia Donaldson retells a trio of charming tales from across the world in a stunning full-colour edition, ideal as a very first independent read for children who have grown up with The Gruffalo. A king hides a...

Bullying sucks, but true friendship is worth fighting for. From the author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Judy Blume's Blubber is a sensitive exploration of bullying and self-esteem.Blubber is a thick layer of fat that lies under the skin and...

Start your Twisted Tales collection with this super slipcase featuring three exciting twists on the well-known talesAbout the AuthorLiz Braswell spent her childhood reading fairy tales, dreaming, and going on adven tures in the woods with her cat. After...

A sensitively-told story that addresses the tricky subject of divorce with care and understanding, from Clare Helen Welsh and Asa Gilland. Laughing and playing together as a family on the beach, it seems the happy, warm days of summer will never end...

An Essential Picture Book Classics this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad. A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says "I hugely admire and envy...

The action-packed sixth adventure in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series.In the sixth book in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, teenage spy Alex has a chance encounter with the son of multi-billionaire Nikolei...

The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. Now an award-winning animation! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and...