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Winner of the 2012 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, this is a stunning and magical story of a summer of friendship which also explore the plight of refugees.From the award-winning author of Millions comes a story of friendship in the midst of adversity...

Once I had a secret that was big and monstery . . . I thought of it as Blue. But Blue the monster doesn't have to be scary. And he doesn't have to be a secret. After all, we all feel blue from time to time and talking about it helps.A friendly, gentle...

Discover the sights of Scotland with this classic Katie picture book.With so much to see and do in Scotland, it's lucky that Katie, Jack and Grandma have a very special guide to show them the best spots. Join their fun-packed tour - with Nessie, the Loch...

A special bumper edition of dorkiness featuring TV Star and Once Upon a Dork from the bestselling DORK DIARIES series! From reality TV show star to the living out her very own fairy tale (with some very familiar faces), Nikki Maxwell's life is never dull...

This hilarious title in the Underpants series is full of pirates, sharks and treasure. You'll be yo-ho-ho-ing until the sails come down! NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES!These pirates SO love underpants, They're on a special quest To find the fabled Pants of Gold,...

This hilarious title in the Underpants series is full of pirates, sharks and treasure. You'll be yo-ho-ho-ing until the sails come down! NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES!These pirates SO love underpants, They're on a special quest To find the fabled Pants of Gold,...

Winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2009 Harris was a very small hare with very big feet. "Why do I have such enormous feet, Grandad?" Harris sighed. So Grandad shows Harris how to hop high into the sky, to climb to the tops of the mountains...

Laughter guaranteed with The Ha Ha Bonk Book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg - jam-packed with brilliant jokes to tell your dad, your mum, your baby brother, your teacher and anybody else you can think of, such as: What goes ha ha bonk? A man laughing his...

It is winter in the Kingdom of Highland, and Anne Halford still aspires to become a Silver Sugar Master...but just making enough to pay for accommodations is already a serious struggle. She is invited by the Silver Sugar Viscount Hugh to train at the...

Rabbit borrows a book about wolves from the library. He can't put it down! But soon a sinister figure with sharp claws and a bushy tail starts to creep right off the pages. You won't believe your eyes - but if you're a rabbit, you probably should...

One night Chick hops onto the farmer's house and has a browse on his computer - CLICK - soon she's shopping online for the whole farm! But when she arranges to meet up with a friend she's made online, she discovers all is not as it seems... Little Red...

A beautiful geographical story with lush landscapes and poetic text from an award-winning Australian illustrator. A River follows on from Marc Martin's incredible A Forest - winner of the 2013 Crichton Children's Illustration Award.There is a river...

A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary...

Alan the bear has a problem. He needs a wee! But there are so many things he would rather do first. Will he make it to the loo on time? And when he gets there, will there be a queue?! Uh-oh...About the AuthorSue Hendra grew up in Wimbledon and has always...

Alan the bear has a problem. He needs a wee! But there are so many things he would rather do first. Will he make it to the loo on time? And when he gets there, will there be a queue?! Uh-oh...About the AuthorSue Hendra grew up in Wimbledon and has always...

"Ally bally, ally bally bee,Sittin on yer mammy's knee Greetin for a wee bawbeeTae buy some Coulter's Candy."Little Ally is having fun -- singing with Mummy, playing in the sun and getting messy with Daddy! Sing along and lift the flaps to discover teddy...

Bluey and Bingo love the beach!Join in the fun and get busy with this jam-packed book of summer activities. Cut out and design your own sunnies, play dot-to-dot and get colouring with the help of all your favourite Bluey characters! With activities to...

Come summer, autumn or winter, a little boy is going to make the best of it.Nothing is better than summer, swimming every day and eating ice cream. But a little boy's big sister has BIG news. She tells him that summer is going to end soon ... and winter...

WINNER - COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDTHE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEARThe second sensational middle-grade standalone that follows an epic voyage from England to France in the aftermath of WW1, from the bestselling author of The...

WINNER - COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDTHE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEARThe second sensational middle-grade standalone that follows an epic voyage from England to France in the aftermath of WW1, from the bestselling author of The...

Join in with the famous nursery rhyme in this 25th anniversary edition of a bestselling bedtime favourite.A beautiful 25th anniversary edition of a bedtime favourite, this is Penny Dale's warm, funny and much-loved take on the bouncy bedtime rhyme of...

A special bumper edition of dorkiness featuring Dear Dork and Holiday Heartbreak from the bestselling DORK DIARIES series! From agony aunt to prom princess, Nikki Maxwell's life is never dull and always dorky! With mega-embarrassing families, BFF...

Once upon a time, on the edge of a big dark forest there lived a little girl called Goldilocks. You have probably heard of her? If so, you will know three things: she was small, she had lots of golden curls and she had far too much curiosity for her own...

Being BAD has never felt so GOOD! The second book in the villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood. Don't miss the third installment, How to Win...

Babies will love looking at the bright pictures, listening to the sounds, lifting the flaps and running their fingers over the touch-feely patches in this delightful book. They can match the sound buttons to the pictures to hear gentle music and ten...

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,...

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,...

Lily, Peter and Benjamin are BEST friends! Play the games, colour the pictures and stick the stickers to win your puzzle skills award.About the AuthorBeatrix Potter is one of the world's best-loved children's authors of all time. From her first book, The...

What could a pampered house cat possibly have to complain about?Just like most cats, this cat lives an extremely comfortable life. But he has his problems, too...The sun spot he's trying to bathe in just won't stop moving. The nosy neighbour squirrel...

Multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer returns with a thrilling naval adventure inspired by the incredible history of the Second World War Arctic convoys. Multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer returns with a thrilling naval adventure inspired...

Mr and Mrs Bunny have always wanted a little baby bunny. When they finally have a special one called Miffy all of their friends cannot wait to meet her.Award-winning UK poet, Tony Mitton, has worked closely with Dick Bruna's Dutch publisher to create new...

It's all go in this action-packed picture book. Discover a different vehicle on each page, from trains and buses, to racing cars, bikes, and even a hot air balloon! With bright, bold illustrations and lively, rhyming text this is perfect for sharing with...

Delightful and witty, this is a simple story of mistaken identity!Peter and Paul are the best of friends, but when Peter gets lost in a terrible storm he can't find Paul anywhere. With the help of a big blue whale Puffin Peter sets off to find him. They...

Discover your inner superhero in the further adventures of the intrepid SUPERQUESTERS! This STEM-sational series inspires a love of STEM learning in children aged 5+ through a unique blend of adventure stories and interactive play. Read the book, solve...

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up. An evil wizard has enchanted the magical Beasts of Avantia - only a true hero can free the Beasts and stop them from...

This is a brand new retelling of Homer's "Odyssey", the story of a clever but unlucky Greek hero who just wants to get home...but fate has other ideas. It is a new title in "Young Reading Series Three", part of the Usborne Reading...

A brightly coloured little board book with high-contrast illustrations and holes and finger trails for babies and very young children to discover. With a soft elasticated strap to clip the book onto a buggy or baby gym, so it is always in easy reach...

George is determined to save the world by lunchtime, but he's not quite sure how. Grandpa suggests they start by recycling the yoghurt pot from his breakfast, putting his banana peel in the compost pile, and hanging the washing to dry in the sun. A bike...

Peppa, George and Daddy Pig are going on a very special trip - to visit Mr Bull at his miniature golf course construction site!There are lots of fun machines to see like the wrecking ball, the cement mixer and something even more exciting . . . a great...

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 -...