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Picture book
Have you ever felt like giving up because something was too hard? Everyone feels like this sometimes, even grown-ups. If you have ever wanted to give up, you are not alone. This book is for any child who needs a reminder that hard things won't be hard forever....
An essential introduction to the British empire for readers aged 9+, by bestselling author of Empireland, Sathnam Sanghera. An accessible, engaging and essential introduction to the British empire for readers aged 9+, by bestselling author of Empireland,...
Discover more than 1,500 facts about all things Pokemon in this must-have guide Become a Pokemon expert with this fact-packed book full of need-to-know info from the Pokedex. Covering the different Pokemon types, regions, habitats, and more, the Pokemon Big...
Learn how to draw in easy steps! Follow the simple instructions step-by-step to draw lions, hippos, giraffes, zebras and lots more safari animals in this fun drawing book for kids. With tons of colourful photos and awesome facts all about the real-life...
Perfect for a young explorer who dreams of climbing mountains and sailing the world. A stunning atlas with 15 beautifully illustrated maps for kids to pore over. Junior adventurers can discover the countries, continents, oceans, mountains and ice caps of our...
The perfect GCSE Atlas to get ready to go back to school. Fully revised and updated for 2024, this curriculum-supportive world atlas is the perfect tool for students aged 14-16 years (Key Stage 4, GCSE 9-1).Featuring up-to-date reference and thematic mapping,...
The must-have thematic atlas for KS2 and beyondBring geography, history and the environment together with this thematic world atlas suitable for Key Stage 2 and lower Key Stage 3. Fully up-to-date and endorsed by the Geographical and Historical Associations,...
With lush paintings and intricately constructed 3-D artwork, bestselling and Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Brian Lies introduces a sleepy kitten whose afternoon nap transforms into an epic journey through art, time, and history. Perfect for fans...
An official, super cute guide exploring the world and adventures of Hello Kitty and her iconic friends. Hello Kitty always says, "You can never have too many friends!" and this adorable guide has everything you need to know about all her friends and the...
Welcome back to the Factory in The Experiment, the highly anticipated sequel to The Factory that Kirkus called a "thrilling and complex beginning to what will surely be a sought-after series"!It's been only moments since Asher Doyle made an impossible decision...
In this powerful and evocative retelling, Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee Herod before finding sanctuary in Egypt. Uniquely, it is told in the voice of the donkey who carries them all to safety. Heartfelt in its message about the struggle of refugees and the...
Graphic novel
It's Blurmp's turn in the spotlight in this hilarious Catwad spin-off!From the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Dumb Diary and Franny K. Stein comes this hilarious companion to Catwad!Peanut butter & jelly, macaroni & cheese, socks & underwear... Good...
Gotta go Flash-fast! Sonic the Hedgehog's world is under siege by Darkseid-thankfully, he and his friends have some help- the Justice League! Gotta go Flash-fast! Sonic the Hedgehog's world is under siege by Darkseid-thankfully, he and his friends have some...
When a picture-book maker runs out of stories, his pencil decides it's time to tell her own... 'My first memories were of darkness and reaching for sunlight. My roots connected me to everything. I was small but I was also the forest.' Here is the story of a...
A vibrant historical picture book about Tokyo's bicycle food deliverers, or demae, who balanced towering trays of steaming hot noodles on their shoulders while navigating crowded city streets. A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK . A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book . A...
Do you love dinosaurs? How about robots? And unicorns? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud 'pick your own' picture book adventure! It's Gwen's birthday but, oh no, the birthday cake that Dad's been busy making has DISAPPEARED. Gwen needs YOUR...
A heartwarming picture book celebrating family, tradition, and culinary adventures. Julia Busuttil Nishimura, known for her acclaimed cookbooks and heartwarming food stories, teams up with talented illustrator Myo Yim for their debut picture book...
From Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award winner Alicia D. Williams comes a rhythmic picture book about an irrepressible little drummer determined to outwit the grumpy, noise-hating Lion. Nani loves to drum. Ba-dum, ba-dum, ba-dum. Her...
From award-winning actress Aubrey Plaza and writer Dan Murphy comes the story of a feisty wannabe bruja and the kooky witch she helps to throw the best Halloween party of the season! From award-winning actress Aubrey Plaza and writer Dan Murphy comes the story...
Nobody has everything they need, all the time - so how can we make do with what we have? Economics is all about understanding the choices we make to solve this problem. With bright, infographics pictures, this informative book describes why markets are so...
Hackers trolls and stalkers all represent the ugly side of the Internet. Children using social media the Internet and emails are likely to encounter them at some time. This book provides practical ways to deal with cyberbullying and threats from the digital...
Uncover the mysteries of computing in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and upWhat's the difference between a bug and a virus? Why were early computers so BIG? And just why is it called a mouse?! Find out the answers to these questions and much...
Spooky, scary skeletons...will send shivers down your spine in this adorable sing-along board book based on the TikTok viral song by Andrew Gold (best known for writing The Golden Girls theme song, "Thank You for Being a Friend.") Spooky, scary...
A fully revised and updated edition of David Macaulay's bestselling classic The Way Things Work Get to grips with how things work inside hundreds of machines with this extraordinary book that explains the science behind technologies and inventions. In this...
Beloved Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow's charming vintage illustrations bring to life this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale of a thumb-sized girl who has big adventures. Thumbelina is so small she sleeps in a walnut shell bed with a violet petal...
Young readers will be swept up in Pinkalicious's pinkatastic Parisian adventure in this Level One I Can Read!Pinkalicious gets distracted and loses track of Mommy, Daddy, and Peter on a family trip to Paris. But fortunately, Pinkalicious remembers Mommy's...
SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST ADVENTURES NOW IN COLOUR! A Super Happy Magic Forest chapter book packed with illustrations and plenty of humour-this is the perfect read for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants (6+). Fun-filled frolics from award-winning author...
John Lennon and Yoko Ono's iconic anti-war anthem 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)' inspired an Academy Award-winning animated short. Now the team behind the film has created an unforgettable picture book to carry on this timeless message of peace. So this is...
The fourth book in Jim Smith's brand new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+. This time join the Poopies for a Christmas yule log delight! Packed full of friendship, festive fun and toilet jokes galore! That's right, the Poopies take on...
Everybody has a fear, but with a little bit of bravery, fear can disappear ... and become an adventure. A fear can be BIG or small, loud or quiet, far away or too near. This lyrical picture book explores the relationship we have with fear and how, with a...
Chicken Run meets Tiny T. Rex in this funny farmyard tale of a feisty chicken who is sure she is a dinosaur! Includes a die-cut cover - and back matter about how chickens (and all other birds) are the living descendants of dinosaurs! Chicken Run meets Tiny T....
A modern, smart, and refreshingly edgy take on the classic ABC book-perfect for curious kids and their grown-ups! Learning the alphabet has never been so engaging-or so sophisticated. This clever, modern twist on the traditional ABC book goes beyond simple...
Twelve-year-old Malo and his grandmother board the Scarlet Ship in this beautifully illustrated, full-color graphic novel for young readers. A super fun, high-stakes pirate adventure with the heartfelt themes of identity, courage, and the power of art! Join...
In this whimsical picture book, a misunderstood girl with overwhelming emotions creates an origami boat and journeys to sea where she can feel free. Fans of Where the Wild Things Are will adore this fantastical tale of big feelings and boundless imagination....
A gorgeous picture book about the connections created through music, and how music can reach loved ones with dementia. A gorgeous picture book about the connections created through music, and how music can reach loved ones with dementia. A young boy learns to...
International award winner! A beautifully illustrated story book for kids 4-8 about the importance of nature and community, from Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago. International award winner! A beautifully illustrated story book for kids 4-8 about the...
An inclusive, vibrant picture book told in verse about a 7-year-old girl with sensory overload; a perfect introduction as to why neurodivergent loved ones sometimes get overwhelmed. Our senses make us feel alive! But sometimes mine can feel too much. They're...
From Stonewall Award-winning illustrator Charlene Chua comes a tender, heartfelt story about love, loss, and the innumerable ways to carry someone in your heart, always, as a young girl honors her aunt's memory by wearing the pink pajamas she sewed for her....
When a dangerous snake enters the safe space of a family, a child and parent have different ideas about how to handle the situation. When Freya and her siblings spot a snake near where they're playing, Freya names it Snakey. But her parents are concerned,...
Junie misses her sister ? and their summers together before Anna got sick. When Junie's mum and dad leave her with Nan and Pop for the summer, they promise they'll be back to get her ?the minute Anna's well enough.? Then they hand her Anna's camera with a note...
Happiness sleeps peacefully. Imagination puts on her boots and goes out for a long ramble under the stars. Anger loves stormy nights, when the whole sky feels like she does. This enchanting, thoughtful picture book brings our feelings to life and shows us...
This first illustrated Bible storybook from one of the world's top Bible scholars draws the connections across all of God's very good story, His Word. This practical Bible guide shares all your family's favorite stories, plus some that may be new, combining a...
New foods can be a big deal for a little kid! This upbeat, rhyming story tackles the challenge many kids face when trying new foods. It uses principles of choice and encouragement, reminding kids that everything they love now was new once, and that food can be...
The amazing Gavin Bishop brings us a monster-sized book about the mythical monsters of Aotearoa! Award-winning weaver of stories Gavin Bishop retells a variety of tales about the taniwha of Aotearoa, from the guardians who accompanied waka voyages to...
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