Children's

A gorgeous new edition of the Hogwarts Library containing three much loved classics - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch (read more)

A gorgeous new edition of the Hogwarts Library containing three much loved classics - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard - from the wizarding world. These handsome hardback editions feature stunning jacket art by Jonny Duddle and beautiful interior illustrations by Tomislav Tomic - they are irresistible reading for all Harry Potter fans, wizards and Muggles. A treasure trove of magical facts and fairy tales, the Hogwarts Library is an essential companion to the Harry Potter series. (hide)

Discover what an electric circuit is and why static electricity makes your hair stand on end, plus much, much more in this fascinating (read more)

Discover what an electric circuit is and why static electricity makes your hair stand on end, plus much, much more in this fascinating first introduction to the basics of physics. Packed with fun activities that will get children thinking about the everyday science around them, this guide uses scientific experiments to show how electricity works and how we use it. An ideal first introduction to core Key Stage 1 science topics, combining clear and simple explanations with hand-on activities to encourage children to think about how the things around them work. (hide)

Learn valuable life lessons from Paddington Bear himself in this inspirational book of kindness. The perfect gift for fans of the (read more)

Learn valuable life lessons from Paddington Bear himself in this inspirational book of kindness. The perfect gift for fans of the bear from Darkest Peru, who is now a major movie star. "Aunt Lucy taught me to say 'please' and 'thank you' when I'm out shopping, and to raise my hat whenever I meet someone I know." Whatever situation Paddington Bear finds himself in, he always responds with kindness.
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This colourful, charming book makes art utterly accessible! Just follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to create fun characters (read more)

This colourful, charming book makes art utterly accessible! Just follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to create fun characters and exciting scenes that you will love showing to friends and family. Whether you want to portray a pirate, doodle a dinosaur, or sketch a superhero, here you'll find everything that you need to get drawing. Come join the arty party! Ideal for children aged 6+. (hide)

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, (read more)

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

Independent Reading Pink 1A stories are perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band 1A (Pink) in classroom reading lessons. In this story, Bella gets dressed up to look just like her mum.

Published:22 May 2017
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A beautifully illustrated collection of favourite night-time rhymes for little ones at bedtime. Rosalind Beardshaw's artwork features (read more)

A beautifully illustrated collection of favourite night-time rhymes for little ones at bedtime. Rosalind Beardshaw's artwork features wonderful natural scenes, with adorable sleepy animals and babies ready to be lulled to sleep. A sprinkling of silver foil on every page adds a little extra moonlight magic.

Includes: I See the Moon * Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star * Hush-a-Bye, Baby * Golden Slumbers * Bed in Summer by Robert Louis Stevenson * Star Light, Star Bright * Girls and Boys Come Out to Play * Hush, Little Baby * Good Night, Sleep Tight

Published:7 Sep 2017 (hide)

Cat has no idea what he wants to eat ... until it's right in front of him, that is. From the acclaimed creator of Everyone comes (read more)

Cat has no idea what he wants to eat ... until it's right in front of him, that is. From the acclaimed creator of Everyone comes a book for picky eaters - and the patient souls that feed them!Cat is HUNGRY.

But cat food? Ugh. It's dry and dull and not at all yummy. No, thank you.

But if Cat won't eat cat food, what will he eat? (hide)

The Ickabog is coming... A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children's bravery to the limit. (read more)

The Ickabog is coming... A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children's bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world's best storytellers.

The kingdom of Cornucopia was once the happiest in the world. It had plenty of gold, a king with the finest moustaches you could possibly imagine, and butchers, bakers and cheesemongers whose exquisite foods made a person dance with delight when they ate them. Everything was perfect - except for the misty Marshlands to the north which, according to legend, were home to the monstrous Ickabog. (hide)

Stocked 11 June - Do you see that little house on the street corner? It's where Julie lives. She's a cute, little girl, yet she is (read more)

Stocked 11 June - Do you see that little house on the street corner? It's where Julie lives. She's a cute, little girl, yet she is far from being a happy one; the problem is that she has to wear huge eyeglasses, and other children make fun of her or-even worse-pretend not to see her at all. No one wants to play or be seen around a four-eyed creature, after all.One day, Julie finds out that the owner of a quaint little shop is about to retire and wants to sell his business.

The girl convinces her mother to buy it. The day that Julie finally meets its unusual clients will completely change her life.This series contains an array of colourful, beautifully illustrated books. Each one offers an enchanting story, modern yet reminiscent of old folk tales. (hide)

Join Kat Wolfe and her best friend Harper Lamb on the winter holiday of a lifetime in Kat Wolfe on Thin Ice - full of mystery, intrigue, (read more)

Join Kat Wolfe and her best friend Harper Lamb on the winter holiday of a lifetime in Kat Wolfe on Thin Ice - full of mystery, intrigue, snow and huskies, by bestselling author Lauren St John!Kat and Harper can't wait to join their parents on a winter vacation in a mountain cabin in the US. But a series of misadventures result in them being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Alone. (hide)