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"Think ewe have what it takes to find Shaun and his mischievous flock? Where's Shaun? search and find activity book is designed to test the most astute minds. There's all kinds of dastardly goings-on in each scenario. Each double-page spread is designed...
Having seven invisible monsters to hang out with during the summer holidays is pretty great, but now it's time to go back to school, and if Nelson's not careful, the Deadly 7 are going to get him into serious trouble. The monsters agree to stay away (and...
When a Castle-on-the-Hudson school legend suddenly goes missing, Charlie is the prime suspect but he and his best friend, Frog, are determined to find the real culprit.
In the kingdom of Frostopia, mermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda have come to the aid of Maritza Mist, a famous water witch who supplies magic spells to the underwater kingdoms. Two notoriously bad mermaids have escaped from Viper View prison and stolen...
Picture book
Mr Gumpy is off on an adventure! This time he’s rescuing a rhino who’s lost its parents. But growing rhinos needs lots of food. Will Charlie the rhino and Mr Gumpy manage to make a happy home together? A madcap adventure for children, adults and rhinos...
What Juniper lacks in size, she makes up for in heart. And her heart is dead-set on growing up and getting taller. She's tired of having to reach for the cookie jar or use a stepping stool for the toilet. Everything in Juniper's world seems to be made...
On a rainy day, perfect for a pretend adventure, Hoot finds that his imagination is lost and Olive must find a way to restore it.
In this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Jane Goodall, whose work with chimpanzees changed the way we understand animals and ourselves. Jane Goodall was a pioneer of primatology through her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees in Africa....
Al is researching the effects on his body of travelling in a time machine. Trouble is it's hard to experiment without any mess, especially when your neighbour's cat Precious is in the same house with Al's naughty dog Einstein. Experiments about diges...
This book's goal is to show you the most incredible possibilities and unlock your creative abilities to master the Minecraft world.
Calling Paw Patrol fans and all dog lovers: follow the real life adventures of dogs with jobs as they help their communities and save the day. In this endearing read-aloud picture book, readers meet courageous canine Tiger and follow him as he spends...
Mia is excited about her first superspeed training class, but a bully on her relay team leads her to lose her shadow and, worse, to snap at her friends.
Join real-life fire dog Dolley as she helps protect her city. Follow along as Dolley spends an exciting day at work.
Bethany has been keeping a secret from her best friends: she's attending The Shine School for the Performing Arts on a scholarship since her mum can't afford to pay for stage school. But with all her homework and the long journey to and from school every...
Christopher is twelve thousand miles from home. The pub has a dirt floor and the owner is as rough as guts. The forest hides snakes, feral pigs and a dark secret. Mysterious, bold and strange. Expect the unexpected. And watch your step. Enter this place...
A fun football tale for little readers packed with laughs, friendship and a spot of superstition... Everything's going wrong for the Saints this season, and Stanley's team-mates think they finally know why. They have been cursed! But the team's attempts...
Amy Wild has a secret, she can talk to animals! She and her best friends, a dog, a parrot and four squabbling cats love to help out creatures in need. So when a squirrel tells them someone wants to cut down his oak-tree home, they jump into action! Can...
"Get ready for liftoff! Join Professor Astro Cat and friends for a high-flying, rocket-fuelled adventure into space exploration! This fascinating journey teaches young readers about how rockets have taken us to the moon and beyond."--Provided by publ...
Fifteen-year-old Laura learns that living away from home and teaching school can be a bit frightening when most of the students are taller than she is, but every week Almonzo Wilder arrives to take her to her family for the weekend.
Here's another adventure of Mr McGee, this time with elephants, one, two and three. A chance to perform and share the fun, so come and join in everyone.
Simple and colourful introduction to the concept of family, and its many forms, for younger children.
Duck and Goose learn to work together to take care of a ball, which they think is an egg.
This multicultural children's book presents a selection of traditional Korean folk tales that are instantly recognizable to Koreans of all ages. These treasured tales are retold by Kim So-un, an eminent storyteller who is a household name in Korea. T...
One sunny Saturday, Pearl and her parents visit the beach. Pearl loves the beach: the warm sand feels wonderful between her toes. But it would be more fun if she had a friend. Too shy to say hello, Pearl watches the kids play nearby, and slowly her eyes...
With a lot of support and encouragement from his minnow friend, Nugget, Fang the shark makes it through his first day at Mini Minnows Elementary.
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text explore the nature of connection and relationships.
"Grab your knife and fork get ready to dig in to human history through the lens of food and the struggle to acquire it with award-winning celebrity food editor and author Tanya Steel and her husband, historian Robert Steel. The quest for food has inspired...
"Tip trucks and toasters! Clocks and cranes! Machines are all around us, helping us every day. Come and explore the fascinating world of machines."--Provided by publisher.
"With more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner Brothers for a The Lego Movie style, action-adventure film, Minecraft is on its way to becoming the next big children's brand. While there are several successful...
Little Miss Curious is curious about everything. So it will come as no surprise that when she hears about a child's tooth being taken by the tooth fairy she is very very curious indeed. And so she sets out to find the answer, finding some very wrong ...
A collection of short moral tales first told by the Greek slave Aesop.
The diggers are coming! The diggers are coming, with massive metal mouths. Their teeth are tearing at the ground and their tracks trudge round and round and round. Follow all the people and vehicles involved in building a house - from the wreckers coming...
Once upon a time, there were three hungry Dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway. One day-for no particular reason-they decided to tidy up their house, make the beds, and prepare pudding of vary...
The Spook, Tom and Alice return from Greece to find the County under siege â and the Spookâs home burnt to the ground. With his precious library of knowledge destroyed, they seek refuge on the nearby island of Mona. But with Mona in the thrall of...
A text that encourages very young children to walk and talk like the animals - including waddling like a penguin, stomping like a rhino and jiving and jiggling and jumping and wiggling to the monkey bop!
When twelve-year-old Gregor finally learns the ancient prophecy, which foretells his death, he must gather his courage to defend Regalia from the army of rats, take his mother and sister home safely, and fight his own dark side.
Twelve-year-old Gregor returns to the world beneath New York City, where he joins forces with Princess Lexa and Ripred the rat to defend the Underlanders and the Nibblers from the army led by the adolescent rat king, the Bane.
The reader is invited to lift the flaps and discover the surprises in store for Mog the cat when her household is visited by an irritating dog called Barnaby and his owner.
In his second adventure, eleven-year-old Gregor returns to the world beneath New York City to rescue his kidnapped sister, Boots, and fulfill a prophecy that will restore peace to the people, bats, rats, cockroaches, and spiders who populate the unde...
More adventures of the Ruggles, a working class family from a small English town in the 1930s.
Even though he is very slow and has many distractions on the way, Franklin the turtle manages to get to Bear's house just in time for a special event.
Three children on a holiday in Cornwall find an ancient manuscript which sends them on a dangerous quest for a grail that would reveal the true story of King Arthur and that entraps them in the eternal battle between the forces of the Light and the forces...
Sally is sick at home in her room. But then something magical happens... she sneezes up all kinds of wacky creatures who want to have fun and games with her! It's a wild story of imagination and silliness.
Peppa is going to see the new Super Potato film at the cinema. Will Super Potato save the day? Peppa and her friends can't wait to find out! Find out all about the cinema in this exciting new Peppa Pig adventure, perfect for little ones visiting the cinema...
Which monkey is your favourite? Pull down the big flaps to learn about them all and then turn the wheel to choose.
Which kitten is your favourite? Pull down the big flaps to learn about them all and then turn the wheel to choose.
Max loves the mud kitchen. Will anyone want to try his cooking?
In a town surrounded by deadly mist, and filled with oddities, two young siblings become orphans. And that's the best thing that's happened to them all day. Howard Howard was a Wrecker (a brute and bully by profession) who was brutal and bullish to h...
Mo likes to bounce and so does everyone else!
Set the children in your life on a lifelong path to learning with the next installment of the Baby University board book series. Full of scientific information from notable experts, this is the perfect book to teach complex concepts in a simple, engaging...
Find out who is going to bed in this soothing bedtime tale from the bestselling author of the Fairytale Hairdresser series. Meet a cheeky baby who IS NOT sleepy and wreaks havoc among the tired animals, pirates and royalty of a magical fairy-tale land....
Gus is a very grumpy dog. He doesn't like much of anything, especially making new friends. So what will Gus do when a little puppy with a spring-in-his-step appears on the scene? Giggle away those grumps with This is Gus, a hilarious picture book written...
In captivating text and illustrations, this beautiful multicultural children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends and fairy tales from Thailand that have been passed down through generations of Thai families. The nine char...
Robin is a ninja master. He is leading the Teen Titans on a secret mission. But beast boy is a terrible ninja. Can the other Titans teach him their ninja ways?
Beast Boy wants to be as smart as the other Teen Titans. He casts a spell on himself, but it does not work! He feels the same, but his friends start acting silly.
Text and cutaway illustrations depict life aboard a British warship of the Napoleonic era, covering such topics as work, leisure, discipline, navigating, and fighting.
3 ... 2 ... 1 ... LIFT OFF. Let science-mad chatterbox Rocket launch into your hearts in this inspiring picture book from two incredible debut talents. Rocket's going to be the greatest astronaut, star-catcher, space-traveller that has ever lived! Bu...
Korean Celebrations takes young readers on an exciting exploration of Korea's colorful festivals and family celebrations--wonderful days that are filled with exciting activities and delicious foods. This book allows children to experience Korean cult...
When Luna washes up on a strange shore she is scared and lonely. She soon discovers there is beauty in her new land, and along the way makes unexpected friends. But will she ever feel at home in a place so different from the one she remembers?
Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures a...
A new series of lift-the-flap books with snuggly soft-yet-sturdy felt-flaps. Play hide and seek with Spot and discover first concepts along the way. Spot has lost his friend Little Chick! Peek behind the snuggly felt flaps to see where Little Chick is...
Help Spot find the missing frogs by lifting the felt flaps. Are they behind the log? No, it's three rabbits. Are they behind the bush? No, it's four birds. Where are the five frogs?
"When Lily hears a plaintive meowing in the bushes, she breaks all the rules by leaving the grounds of Amelias Angel Academy and bringing a little kitten into her room. Lily has to find a disguise for the kitten before racing off to practise for the ...
"Grandma McGarvey inadvertently finds herself on the field at a country rugby match. But she copes with the situation in her usual style, winning everyone's admiration for her drive and fortitude... while at the bottom of a ruck!"--Publisher informat...
Todd Parr brings his trademark bright colors and bold lines to his new book about things that might make kids worry--from loud news, to loud neighbors or a big day at school. With his signature humor and instantly recognizable style, Todd speaks out to...
Join an extraordinary dog in his work to rescue people caught in an avalanche's path. In Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, avalanche rescue dogs ride chairlifts and snowmobiles, fly down the slopes on skiers' shoulders, and even descend from helicopters...
The plucky Fitzgerald-Trout siblings (who live on a tropical island where the grown-ups are useless but the kids can drive) are back! After losing the boat that had become their home, oldest Fitzgerald-Trout, Kim, has put finding a home back on her to-do...
Narnia...the land between the lamp-post and the castle of Cair Paravel, where animals talk, where magical things happen...and where the adventure begins. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are returning to boarding school when they are summoned from the d...
Lady Briar is scorned for her appearance. Princess Rose is adored for her looks. Unbeknownst to them, one or both may bear a curse that only true love can break. But the girls have little time for curses anyway—along with their friend Jack, they are ...
"What Shape Is It? looks at different shapes and encourages children to spot them in the environment. It introduces language for discussing shapes, for example faces and sides, and promotes thinking creatively about which shapes fit together well."--...
Full of mystery and adventure, the stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are steeped in thousands of years of history. From the creation myth to the curse of Tutankhamen and the fall of Cleopatra, this title includes nine stories of...
More endearing adventures of the Ruggles family from One End Street. Kate loves the country so much that kind Mr and Mrs Wildgoose invite her to spend the whole of the summer holidays with them at The Dew Drop Inn, so she says good-bye to her mother and...
Alec Ramsay's life is changed after he spends a terrifying night lost in the Florida Everglades with a deranged Frenchman who is helping him search for the runaway black stallion.
Holly the Christmas fairy is all in a flutter, putting the sparkle into Christmas. Now Jack Frost has stolen Santa's sleigh, and the Queen of the Fairies needs Rachel and Kirsty to help Holly get it back.
"For Super Potato's future...he must travel to the past! After an evil villain turned the handsome crime fighter Super Max into Super Potato, our hero got used to life as a tiny tuber. He even threw out his expensive shampoos. But when friendly scien...
"Zombie boy isn't your average kid, and while being a zombie might not at first seem like an ideal lifestyle, you'd be amazed by what this little guy is capable of. From lucky cat zombies to bazooka zombies, the curious world of the undead just keeps...
Audio CD
"Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she is blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks-and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight...
Where is Bella the puppy hiding? Can Ana find her?
This is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they're shared with a friend. Rabbit is surprised: some of the trees in the valley seem to be flying south for the winter. His friend Bear is sure...
A brilliantly rich and strange fantasy adventure that will make us all believe in monsters - be they good, bad or somewhere in between. It is a well-known fact that fairies are born from a baby's first laugh. What is not as well documented is how monsters...
The farmer and animals all live on the farm - and so does Rat!
The Golden Butterfly danced in the air, beautiful and impossible, yet there before their eyes. Then The Magnificent Marko flicked his wand again. There was a shower of sparks, a bang and... The Golden Butterfly vanished. It's 1897 and since The Magni...
October, 1916. Clara is sent to stay with her formidable aunt and uncle in the grounds of a country estate. Clara soon discovers that her new surroundings hold secrets: a locked room and a hidden key, and a mysterious boy who only appears in the gardens...
When Ash comes across a mysterious Pokémon in Alola, no one knows what it is. Will some visitors from out of town be able to help?
A full head of human hair is strong enough to support up to 12 tons in weight. Microglia are brain cells that trim/eat long synapses of material that no longer functions throughout the brain. Scientists have used the video game Pac-Man to explain this...
Discover magical princesses, mighty dragons, mischievous monkeys and more, in this captivating collection of classic Chinese tales. Specially selected and retold for readers today, each story is brought vividly to life by traditional Chinese brush-an...
It's time for a Halloween costume party with Zoey the chicken! When everyone is getting ready for the Halloween costume party, Pip's mask goes missing. It's up to Zoey the brave chicken and her sidekick Sam to go looking for the missing mask in the s...
A coatimundi and a capybara (or is it a porcupine?) take the lead in this silly story with a twist ending.
Calling all castaways! You've probably pretended to be an explorer alone on a desert island in the middle of the ocean. It's a fantastic adventure! But if you were shipwrecked and washed ashore, do you think you'd be able to survive? If you've read this...
"The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain! Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a new...
'So if you're not an animal that's alive today, and you're not an animal that's extinct either, what on earth are you?' Mari Jones is desperate to be a real scientist, even though she's only eleven. So when she discovers a tiny dragon while fossil hunting...
Daisy and Hazel are finally back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event: the 50th anniversary. Plans for a weekend of celebrations are in full swing. But all is not well, for in the detectives' long absence, Deepdean has c...
Follows a safari team led by Dr. Richard Estes as they track one of the largest land migrations--wildebeests crossing the Serengeti--with information on other animal migrations and the importance of protecting the African savanna ecosystem.
A mother describes her baby daughter Tessa's Down syndrome in terms her seven-year-old son can understand.
"After Cecelia Dahl's little brother, Celadon, dies tragically, his soul goes where all souls go: the Land of Yesterday -- and Cecelia is left behind in a fractured world without him. Her beloved house's spirit is crumbling beyond repair, her father...
When Dan and his brother decide to collect 100 coupons so that they can have their very own lion, they assume the task will be easy enough. How wrong can you be?! If you ever see a packet of cornflakes offering a free lion, ignore it! This is the hai...
It's Christmas Eve, and Rachel Walker and Kirsty Tate are very excited. They're helping to organise a big Christmas party! There's going to be jolly carols, a festive feast and a special ballet performance. Or that was the plan, until Jack Frost stole...
Darrell and her friends grow together as they share their school days. There are new students to induct, sporting matches to be won, tempers to control and tricks to play on teachers.
"What shall we do now, Blue Kangeroo?" asks Lily - but Blue Kangeroo doesn't know, so he says nothing. Everyone is too busy to help her, so she does some drawing, all by herself. Blue Kangeroo is most impressed. When it starts to rain, she has only him...
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