Children's

Take part in an alphabet obstacle race! Read the rhyme and place the 26 Letterland magnets on the obstacle course. Soon you will (read more)

Take part in an alphabet obstacle race! Read the rhyme and place the 26 Letterland magnets on the obstacle course. Soon you will see that they are racing in alphabetical order. But who will be the winner of the race? Why not let your little one compete! Simply take a photo of your child in a running position, cut it out and stick it in. (hide)

'The past is all around us, if we know where to look.' This series takes a look at archaeological, structural and museum evidence (read more)

'The past is all around us, if we know where to look.' This series takes a look at archaeological, structural and museum evidence from around Britain, allowing readers to build up a picture of what life was like in key historical periods and how you can discover it for yourself by visiting sites around the country. (hide)

28.1.10Captain Teggs is no ordinary dinosaur - he's an astrosaur! On the incredible spaceship DSS Sauropod, along with his faithful (read more)

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Captain Teggs is no ordinary dinosaur - he's an astrosaur! On the incredible spaceship DSS Sauropod, along with his faithful crew, Gypsy, Arx and Iggy, Teggs rights wrongs, fights evil and eats a lot of grass! In this first adventure, the herbivore astrosaurs have to face a fearsome enemy - a band of greedy carnivorous raptors who have kidnapped two athlete dinosaurs from under Tegg's nose. Can the Captain save the dinosaurs, escape from terrifying T-Rexes and still save the Dinosaur Games? (hide)

Barbie is facing the same problems every young person is facing today - figuring out how to choose a career, in an economic environment (read more)

Barbie is facing the same problems every young person is facing today - figuring out how to choose a career, in an economic environment that is becoming increasingly difficult for anyone to find a job. But Barbie is nothing, if not optimistic and determined. Her interest in clothes leads her to seek employment in the highly competitive world of fashion.

But as what? A model? A designer? Or something she never even dreamed of? As Barbie pursues her dream, she meets a diverse bunch of all-new friends that can help her...and some that may actually try to end her fashion career before it even starts! (hide)

Innovative and inclusive, Children of the World empowers young readers to learn about children around the globe and ponder their (read more)

Innovative and inclusive, Children of the World empowers young readers to learn about children around the globe and ponder their own place in it. Created with the guidance of diversity specialists, this groundbreaking work of narrative non fiction addresses the need for children's books that depict diversity, while simultaneously demonstrating how unique, but still connected, we all are. (hide)

For generations, the noble polar bears have ruled the Northern Kingdoms. But now, their society is on the brink of collapse. A group (read more)

For generations, the noble polar bears have ruled the Northern Kingdoms. But now, their society is on the brink of collapse. A group of power-hungry bears has seized control, and darkness is creeping across the snow.

Cubs First and Second don't know any of this.

Although they're twins, they couldn't be more different. First loves imagining stories, while his daring sister, Second, wants to live them.
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MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise and the creators of the illustrated (read more)

MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise and the creators of the illustrated Jungle Book and Peter Pan, reimagine the beloved French fairy tale The Beauty and the Beast in this deluxe unabridged edition illustrated with stunning full-color artwork and nine 3-D interactive features-published to coincide with the release of the blockbuster Disney live-action musical film starring Emma Watson, Ian McKellen, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, and Emma Thompson. Generations of readers have been bewitched by the epic love story of a beautiful young girl imprisoned in the magical castle of a monstrous beast. Now, the classic fairy tale is brought to life in this spectacular illustrated edition as originally envisioned by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in 1740.

The Beauty and the Beast is packed with specially commissioned, full-color artwork and nine exclusive interactive features, including: a fold-out map of the rich French city where the Merchant (Beauty's father) and his family reside;a fold out that reveals the interior of the Beast's enchanted palace;a series of flaps (similar to an Advent calendar) that open to reveal different entertainments; available to Beauty in the Beast's palace;a dial of the ring Beauty turns on her finger to return to the Beast. This unique gift edition takes readers on a captivating journey through a mystical land filled with enchanting inhabitants. MiniLima's imaginative artwork, exquisite detail, and engaging design recreate this timeless romantic adventure as never before in a lush unabridged gift edition sure to be cherished for years to come. (hide)

Did you know that the first stop signs were black and white? Or that a litter of kittens is called a kindle? There's a lot to know (read more)

Did you know that the first stop signs were black and white? Or that a litter of kittens is called a kindle? There's a lot to know and we bet you'll have fun learning these fun, far-out facts in the next super series from National Geographic Kids. Based on a favourite department in Nat Geo Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of cool categories, from astronomy and dinosaurs to revolutions and breakfast. Special features include Extreme Weirdness, Strange Places, Wacky World, and more.
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Fairy tales are just the beginning. The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey (read more)

Fairy tales are just the beginning. The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him ...except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they're in danger. With only the help of the ragtag group of Goldilocks, Jack, Red Riding Hood, and Mother Goose and her gander, Lester, the Bailey twins discover the Masked Man's secret scheme: he possesses a powerful magic potion that turns every book it touches into a portal, and he is recruiting an army of literature's greatest villains! So begins a race through the magical Land of Oz, the fantastical world of Neverland, the madness of Wonderland, and beyond.

Can Alex and Conner catch up to the Masked Man, or will they be one step behind until it's too late? Fairy tales and classic stories collide in the fourth adventure in the bestselling Land of Stories series as the twins travel beyond the kingdoms!

Pub Date:09/06/2016 (hide)

Stocked 30 July 2014: An exciting new relaunch of Ted Dewan's Bing books - resized and beautifully produced for the next generation (read more)

Stocked 30 July 2014: An exciting new relaunch of Ted Dewan's Bing books - resized and beautifully produced for the next generation of toddlers. Bing makes his TV debut in 2014! Ted Dewan has created a series that focuses on the dynamic between toddler and parent, and that speaks to them both equally. With short, repetitive texts, bold, bright artwork and appealing characters, Bing offers both parent and child an enjoyable reading experience and a simple, reassuring guiding principle - that, whatever happens, it's just a Bing thing, a normal occurrence, and nothing to get upset about.

Bing Bunny and Flop love to make music. Keys go jingle jingle...Bing goes BINGO! BONGO! BANG! Share the ups and downs of everyday life in this playful pre-school series from award-winning picture book creator Ted Dewan. (hide)