Children's

The naughtiest girl in the school is back! And this term she's trying to be good. But someone wants to spoil things for her. And (read more)

The naughtiest girl in the school is back! And this term she's trying to be good. But someone wants to spoil things for her. And they're not going to let her forget how she got her nickname! Bonus material in these new editions include: A rare, complete serial story about a very special school.

An interview with Enid Blyton about her school days. Enid Blyton's experiences as a teacher. A timeline of the author's life.

Photos from Enid Blyton's younger days. (hide)

Elizabeth Allen is spoilt and selfish. When's she's sent away to boarding school she makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil (read more)

Elizabeth Allen is spoilt and selfish. When's she's sent away to boarding school she makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been! But Elizabeth soon finds out that being bad isn't as simple as it seems ...Bonus material in these new editions include: A rare, complete serial story about a very special school. An interview with Enid Blyton about her school days.

Enid Blyton's experiences as a teacher. A timeline of the author's life. Photos from Enid Blyton's younger days. (hide)

Pascaline (a bat) DOES NOT WANT to go to school. It doesn't matter who else is going! She knows exactly what she doesn't want. 'Never, (read more)

Pascaline (a bat) DOES NOT WANT to go to school. It doesn't matter who else is going! She knows exactly what she doesn't want. 'Never, Not Ever!', she shrieks loudly on the first day.

So loudly, in fact, that something amazing happens - and it changes everything. Charming and laugh-out-loud funny, this irresistible first-day of school saga is sure to be a repeat read.

Published:29 Jul 2021 (hide)

Alas and alack! The Royal Money Box is almost empty.The king has to get a job - but what kind of job would be fit for a king? Butcher? (read more)

Alas and alack! The Royal Money Box is almost empty.The king has to get a job - but what kind of job would be fit for a king? Butcher? Baker? Candlestick Maker? It takes many comical disasters, and a surprisingly helpful visit from a dragon, before both cat and king find their perfect jobs. This wonderfullyfunny follow-up to Nick Sharratt's acclaimed debut novel, TheCat and the King, is a feast of fun and glorious illustration. (hide)

*This special edition includes extra Christmas bonus content, as well as a stunning new gold foil cover - the perfect gift for Ben (read more)

*This special edition includes extra Christmas bonus content, as well as a stunning new gold foil cover - the perfect gift for Ben Miller fans, old and new!* Jackson knows all about the flying reindeer, he knows about the elves and the secret North Pole workshop, he knows about the magic that allows Father Christmas to deliver presents around the world in just one night, but there's one thing he doesn't know ... (hide)

Get ready for action, adrenaline and adventure in this explosive, brand new Alex Rider mission by bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz. (read more)

Get ready for action, adrenaline and adventure in this explosive, brand new Alex Rider mission by bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz. In this adrenaline-fuelled adventure in the number one bestselling series, Alex Rider is sent by MI6 Special Operations to infiltrate a new and sinister organization known only as Nightshade. Alex is on his own, with the fate of thousands of people resting in his hands. (hide)

Published on 01/09/2015: Hear a baby chuckle, splash in the bath, and more in this adorable Peekaboo book, Noisy Baby Peekaboo! Noisy (read more)

Published on 01/09/2015: Hear a baby chuckle, splash in the bath, and more in this adorable Peekaboo book, Noisy Baby Peekaboo! Noisy Baby Peekaboo! will draw your toddler in as they listen to a baby's first experiences from being in the bath to making music and getting ready for bed. Perfect for curious toddlers who won't be able to resist the flaps or wonderful sounds. The bright pictures and eye-catching photographs will keep your child entertained for hours on end.

Noisy Baby Peekaboo! encourages your child to interact and get used to the sound of other children, as well as supporting their early learning. (hide)

Fully-illustrated and with a fun and innovative flip-book format, the book provides the perfect way to explore and compare the extreme (read more)

Fully-illustrated and with a fun and innovative flip-book format, the book provides the perfect way to explore and compare the extreme environments of the two Poles. Take a trip to the ends of the earth and discover the extreme environments of the North and South Poles. Find out which animals live where, what the weather and climate is like and the effect global warming is having.

Beginning with the North Pole, the book introduces the geography and climate of the Arctic. Readers will discover how climate change is affecting sea ice and why multi-year ice is so important to walruses and polar bears. Find out what ice floes are and what lives under the ice.

Published:8 Sep 2020 (hide)

A stunning full-colour illustrated gift hardback to celebrate the 25th anniversary of NORTHERN LIGHTS, with breathtaking art throughout (read more)

A stunning full-colour illustrated gift hardback to celebrate the 25th anniversary of NORTHERN LIGHTS, with breathtaking art throughout by Chris Wormell. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature. "Without this child, we shall all die." Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. (hide)

The sensational debut YA of 2016 that everyone will be talking about. Parker Grant doesn't need perfect vision to see right through (read more)

The sensational debut YA of 2016 that everyone will be talking about. Parker Grant doesn't need perfect vision to see right through you. That's why she created the Rules: Don't treat her any differently just because she's blind, and never take advantage.

There will be no second chances. When Scott Kilpatrick, the boy who broke her heart, suddenly reappears at school, Parker knows there's only one way to react - shun him so hard it hurts. She has enough to deal with already, like trying out for the track team, handing out tough-love advice to her painfully naive classmates, and giving herself gold stars for every day she hasn't cried since her dad's death.

Pub Date:05/05/2016 (hide)