Children's

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)

Lucas is lonely. Orphaned and sent to live with his formidable guardian in a vast mansion, he longs for a friend. Then Anna-Marie (read more)

Lucas is lonely. Orphaned and sent to live with his formidable guardian in a vast mansion, he longs for a friend. Then Anna-Marie arrives.

She's spoilt and wilful - and practically half his age. Lucas feels more alone than ever. But one night something terrible happens.

Lucas and Anna-Marie face a terrifying and treacherous ordeal, alone in the hostile city streets. Together, they must fight to survive ...The 40th anniversary edition of a compelling tale of villainy and suspense - from the best-selling author of THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE. (hide)

With love from Miffy... A stunning collection of 100 postcards, each featuring everyone's favourite little bunny, Miffy, and her (read more)

With love from Miffy... A stunning collection of 100 postcards, each featuring everyone's favourite little bunny, Miffy, and her friends. With their iconic bold design and vivid palette of `Bruna' colours, this beautiful selection is perfect for fans of Miffy everywhere!
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Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as Milly-Molly-Mandy cooks a dinner, acts for the pictures and goes for a picnic (read more)

Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as Milly-Molly-Mandy cooks a dinner, acts for the pictures and goes for a picnic - whatever she and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around!The much-loved stories of Milly-Molly-Mandy and her everyday adventures in the countryside have charmed generations of children since their first publication in 1928. Perfect for reading aloud, these seven stories will bring back happy memories for parents and grandparents, and introduce younger readers to an enduringly popular heroine and her friends little-friend-Susan, Billy Blunt and Toby the dog. Gloriously illustrated with Joyce Lankester Brisley's original line drawings, Milly-Molly-Mandy & Co is a great edition to add to your collection.
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Mollie Carberry is a suffragette! Well, sort of. Mollie and her best friend Nora have been bravely fighting for women's rights - (read more)

Mollie Carberry is a suffragette! Well, sort of. Mollie and her best friend Nora have been bravely fighting for women's rights - even though no one else really knows about it. But when they hear a big protest is being planned, they know they have to take part.

If only they didn't have to worry about Nora's terrible cousin, her awful brother and her neighbour's very annoying dog ... An engaging story about a strong and intelligent girl fighting for the right for women to vote. WHEN DID IRISH WOMEN GET THE VOTE? The Representation of the People Act 1918 became law on 6 February 1918.
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