Children's

Ever since Lexie's mum vanished, her world hasn't stopped spinning. A new home, a new school - even a new family but Lexie never (read more)

Ever since Lexie's mum vanished, her world hasn't stopped spinning. A new home, a new school - even a new family but Lexie never gives up hope that her mum will come back and writes her letters every day to tell her all about her new life. There's plenty to tell - the new group of misfits she calls friends, the talent for music she never knew she had and the gorgeous boy with blue eyes and secrets to hide.
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Stocked 31 Jan 13 - Come on down to Wagtail Town where every day is an adventure! The second title in this brilliant new series for (read more)

Stocked 31 Jan 13 - Come on down to Wagtail Town where every day is an adventure! The second title in this brilliant new series for pre-schoolers, featuring loveable dog characters. From the highly-regarded, award-winning creator of Blue Kangaroo, Emma Chichester Clark. Lulu is very excited about the New Tricks School treasure hunt.

She can't wait to go-go-go and find a clue, but she has promised to look after little Bonnie who can't run very fast. What will Lulu do when she has to choose between staying with Bonnie or finding a clue? And who will find the treasure? An energetic series, exploring first experiences, set in a captivating town full of dogs from around the world. Will bring joy to canine-crazy readers! Also look out for the brilliant first Wagtail Town story: Lulu and the Best Cake Ever! (hide)

When madness stalks the streets of London, no one is safe...There's a creepy new terror haunting modern-day London. Fresh from defeating (read more)

When madness stalks the streets of London, no one is safe...There's a creepy new terror haunting modern-day London. Fresh from defeating a Jack the Ripper killer, Rory must put her new-found hunting skills to the test before all hell breaks loose...But enemies are not always who you expect them to be and crazy times call for crazy solutions. A thrilling teen mystery. (hide)

Three magical stories in one bumper book! Be whisked away by Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller, on, not one, but THREE (read more)

Three magical stories in one bumper book! Be whisked away by Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller, on, not one, but THREE magical Faraway Tree adventures in this illustrated Magic Faraway Tree collection!When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to the countryside, they discover that their new house lies next to the Enchanted Wood! And in that wood, lives the Magic Faraway Tree. This is no ordinary tree - it is home to more magical lands full of elves, pixies, talking creatures and wonderful adventures than the children ever imagined possible!Join the children and their new friends Moon-Face, Saucepan Man and Silky the Fairy as they explore this most magical of all fairytale worlds. The perfect gift for kids from 5 years olds, 6 year olds, 7 year olds, 8 year olds - or any age you can think of for an Enid Blyton fan!Included in this collection are: The Enchanted WoodThe Magic Faraway TreeThe Folk of the Faraway TreeThe Enchanted Wood:When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to the countryside, they discover that their new house lies next to the Enchanted Wood! And in that wood, lives the Magic Faraway Tree.
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With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village, but when (read more)

With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village, but when the evil emperor hears of her gift he commands Shen to paint gold for him instead. She is determined to keep her promise to paint only for the poor, but how can she match the emperor's mighty power? In The Magic Paintbrush, Julia Donaldson's brilliant verse combines with beautiful illustrations from Joel Stewart, creator of The Adventures Abney and Teal, to bring vibrant life to a traditional tale of how a little girl's integrity can withstand the corruption of power and greed. This edition features a stunning redesigned cover, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson fans - big and small! (hide)

This is a remix of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with a Valentine's twist. When Ben's girlfriend, Marly, dies, he feels his (read more)

This is a remix of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with a Valentine's twist. When Ben's girlfriend, Marly, dies, he feels his life is over and the prospect of Valentine's day without her fills him with bitterness. But then Marly arrives - or at least, her ghost does - along with three other spirits.

Now Ben must take a journey through Valentines past, present and future - and what he learns will change him forever. (hide)

An exquisite flagship gift edition of an iconic classic, illustrated by the current Waterstones Children's Laureate, Lauren Child. (read more)

An exquisite flagship gift edition of an iconic classic, illustrated by the current Waterstones Children's Laureate, Lauren Child. When Mary Poppins arrives at their house on a gust of the East Wind and slides up the bannister, Jane and Michael Banks's lives are turned magically upside down. Who better to reimagine this endearing children's classic than today's most instantly recognisable and best-loved artist-illustrator? Lauren Child brings the magic of Mary Poppins into the hearts and imagination of readers and fans new and old.
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A beautiful, colourful and bold picture book that encourages children to notice the small things, think big, and express themselves! (read more)

A beautiful, colourful and bold picture book that encourages children to notice the small things, think big, and express themselves! Matisse is a young snail who loves to create beautiful drawings with his trail. The trouble is most of the time people are far too busy to even notice them. It's only when a child notices Matisse's beautiful trails that his art is finally celebrated - and they inspire a whole class of children to get creativetoo! (hide)

The day I turned 28, I bought a lighthouse and met the love of my life' Bobbie Hannigan's life in a cottage by the sea with her dog (read more)

The day I turned 28, I bought a lighthouse and met the love of my life' Bobbie Hannigan's life in a cottage by the sea with her dog and her twin sister is perfectly fine ... until she decides the logical thing is to buy a lighthouse and open a music venue with Ross Mason, the first boy she ever kissed.

Bobbie tries to be professional with Ross, but the happily-ever-after they're working toward is too good to resist. That is until someone from his past crawls back to cause trouble. Can Bobbie look past the secrets Ross has been keeping from her? Or will the boy, the lighthouse, and the dream all slip away? Escape to the Yorkshire coast this summer with this laugh out loud romantic comedy from Mary Jayne Baker!
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Meet the penguins! They really want to make some new friends. But does anyone want to play? When two penguins arrive from a faraway (read more)

Meet the penguins! They really want to make some new friends. But does anyone want to play? When two penguins arrive from a faraway place and want to make friends, the other animals do not want to play with them. If only they would give the penguins a chance, they might discover how wonderful they really are!A funny story about welcoming others - brilliantly written and illustrated by best-selling author of Ten Little Superheroes, Mike Brownlow. (hide)