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The Dinosaur Trap
Find out how to catch a dinosaur – and what to do next – in this funny and heartwarming picture book with compassion and community at its heart. Felix has a big dream: he wants to catch a dinosaur! Armed with determination and a bit of creativity, he sets up a trap at the bottom of his garden. But what do dinosaurs eat? Cold sausages? Chocolate cake? Nothing seems to work, but just when Felix is about to give up, his dream comes true. And yet, maybe it wasn’t such a great idea after al? rom Josh Lacey and Momoko Abe, the creators of The Pet Potato, comes this funny and heartwarming book about morality, empathy and togetherness in a neighbourhood.
My First Elmer Gift
Elmer gets the greatest gift of all in this chunky, shaped board book!Aunt Zelda has a very special present to give to Elmer from Grandpa Eldo, but she might need a bit of help from Elmer and Rose to remember exactly what – or where – it is. The sixth in the series of My First Elmer... shaped board books makes the perfect gift for somebody special: discover together that love is the greatest gift of all. A perfect introduction to the world of Elmer for the very youngest readers, with an abridged text of the best-loved tale. Also available as a shaped board book:My First ElmerMy First Elmer BedtimeMy First Elmer ChristmasMy First Elmer BirthdayMy First Elmer Rainbow
The Party
A brilliant blend of romance, drama and comedy, all propelled by the desire to fit in but also work out who you are and who you want to be. Noah has a really tight group of friends, but he’s feeling stuck. Why are he and his mates never invited to parties? Will he ever be able to tell popular Saskia how he feels about he? s Noah’s seventeenth birthday draws closer, he plucks up the courage to speak to Saskia and invites her to his party. Only problem is, he’s not allowed one. But then one weekend, his parents go away . . . Praise for Loverboy:'Teen boys should be flocking toward this' Nathanael Lessore'Fresh, funny and full of heart' Lisa Williamson'A fun, refreshing read' Gavin Extence
Long Live the Games!
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to The Animal Games! Who will be the best of the best? Who will shock the judges with their unique talents? And who will make you laugh out lou? nimals from all seven continents have gathered to compete in the sporting events, the fans are cheering and the competition is in total chaos! Skunk is causing a stink in wrestling, Giraffe has some unusual tactics in the high jump, and Mole has accidentally hit the poor judge in the bottom in the archery event... but what unites the competitors are the values of the games: friendship, self-improvement, and respect for all. Long live the Games!The perfect book to read together during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The Wild HooBoo
When the selfish King captures the wish-granting wild HooBoo, he is taught a lesson he won't forget!The wild HooBoo sings a magical song – coo, chit churp churee! – that can grant you anything you wish for, if your heart is good and true. But the King’s only desire is selfish and cruel, so when he captures the HooBoo and starts making demands, things don’t quite go as he’d planned . . . Stunningly illustrated and bursting with colour and kindness, this is a new cautionary tale with a classic feel from award-winning Irish children's author Barry Falls.
We Are All Made of Molecules
'An uplifting and funny story of modern family life' Guardian, The Best New Children's BooksMeet Stewart. He’s geeky, gifted and sees things a bit differently to most people. His mum has died and he misses her all the more now he and Dad have moved in with Ashley and her mum. Meet Ashley. She’s popular, cool and sees things very differently to her new family. Her dad has come out and moved out – but not far enough. And now she has to live with a freakazoid step-brother. Stewart can’t quite fit in at his new school, and Ashley can’t quite get used to her totally awkward home, which is now filled with some rather questionable decor. And things are about to get a whole lot more mixed up when these two very different people attract the attention of school hunk Jared. . .
Monsieur Mustard: The Disappearance of Fabio Fangtooth
Meet the number one, best dressed, and (possibly) smallest detective in the world, Monsieur Mustard. One evening, way past your bedtime, all was quiet in the city of Bath. Fabio Fangtooth was finishing his alphabet soup. When suddenly . . . Whoomp! . . . he disappeared. Yes, my friends, this is the most SPINE-TINGLING, CLAW-BITING, POOT POOT IN YOUR PANTALOONS mystery that Monsieur Mustard has ever set his little eyes upon. Can our hero crack the case with the villain hot on his tai? tunningly colour illustrated throughout, with graphic novel pages for the exciting detective scenes! 'Quirky and fresh! J'adore Monsieur Mustard' Sheena Dempsey
Daddy Doesn't Believe in Dragons!
Learn to live in the moment in this magical fantasy adventure that teaches us to leave behind the mundane and delight in imagination and play!After Daddy has finished working from home for the day, his daughter takes him out on a walk that soon turns into an epic journey across enchanting landscapes. Along the way, they encounter magical creatures like trolls and pixies, yetis and giants, but Daddy doesn’t believe in any of them! Will she convince her dad to put away the distraction of his work crisis, and finally see the magic all around the? earn to let go of the day-to-day and enjoy magical moments with our loved ones.
Henry the Artistic Dog
Henry doesn't think anyone appreciates his unusual art, but one night everything changes... Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and . . . a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces, in all their sculptural forms, are often tossed in the bin without even being noticed! But Henry never gives up on his art until, one day, an unexpected somebody finally falls in love with his work and at last Henry has his moment to shine.
Elmer and the White Bear
When the ice starts to melt at the North Pole, a polar bear sets off on an adventure that takes him all the way to Elmer's jungle!When a mysterious white bear appears in the jungle, Elmer and Wilbur are keen to hear his story. He has come all the way from the north pole on a floating scrap of ice, and now he can’t find his way home. Luckily, Elmer and Wilbur have an idea! But what caused the white bear’s icy home to melt in the first place? That’s a much more puzzling question. With a gentle introduction to the themes of climate change, this is David McKee's (1935–2022) 31st Elmer story with artwork by his dear friend and fine artist, Marysia Milewski.
Great Aunt Margot and Me
A riotous celebration of family that gently deals with the forgetfulness many children will experience in their loved ones, and the power that music and objects from their past can have. On Mondays after school, Great-Aunt Margot always has a good story to tell her great-niece... or a dance to dance, or a game to enjoy together. But lately she’s been forgetting things, and she doesn’t always feel quite the way she used to. Her great-niece sees rich and vibrant memories all around Margot’s apartment, and comes up with a plan to help bring back the twinkle in her eye...
Tractors on the Go!
Join two hard-working tractors on their very busy day, in this rhyming adventure perfect for little tractor enthusiasts!Chugga-chugga, vroom vroom! From ploughing the fields to spreading seeds, and harvesting the fields to spreading muck – yuck! – the two tractors have so many jobs to do, all year round! But there’s a sheep on the loose, and they’re about to cause some chaos on the farm... can the tractors save the day? Of course they can!The latest in the Busy Vehicles series from award-winning author Michelle Robinson, Tractors on the Go! is bursting with farm vehicles and their doggy drivers, and with a wind-down bedtime ending, this book is sure to keep little tractor fans busy spotting. Also in the series:Red Lorry, Yellow LorryTrains, Boats and Planes
The Happy Prince
Gloriously adapted and illustrated by the winner of the British Book Awards Nibbie for Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. 'This gorgeous version of Oscar Wilde's classic fable is a heartwarming delight' - Waterstones, Best Children's Books June 2024Swallow is a homeless boy who’s just arrived in the big city. He settles down for the night under the golden and bejewelled statue of the Happy Prince, yet when he looks up he sees the statue is weeping. What could a golden Happy Prince possibly have to feel sad abou? ut from his view high above the city, the prince can see the suffering of the poor. He asks little Swallow to take his jewels and gold to the people who need them most. Can the statue and the boy find a way to bring happiness to everyone in the city?
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This Boy I Hardly Know
‘What they want is love . . . they’ll cross the country and break their hearts to hang on to it’ Melvin Burgess Sixteen-year-old Dusty is smart, talented and fiercely protective of her younger sister Poppy. They’ve been moved from foster carer to foster carer, until one day the unthinkable happens: Dusty and Poppy are separated, and no one can say when they will see each other again. Devastated but determined, Dusty has to find a way to reach Poppy. Everything seems stacked against her until she meets beautiful, fearless Cooper at her children’s home, and together they decide to run . . . ‘Raw, real, and full of heart’ Ciara Smyth 'Daisy and Cooper have my heart entirely' Louisa Reid'Full of urgent love, complex betrayals and ferocious secrets' Luke Palmer
Luna Loves Sport
By award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the sixth book in the Luna Loves... series celebrates the wonderful world of sport. With her lucky trainers, headband, and water bottle, Luna is ready for her school sports day. Luna doesn’t think she’s very good at sports, but she decides to give everything a go. From football and basketball to swimming and hurdles, Luna and her friend Abiola discover that you don’t need to be the best to enjoy trying new sports . . . can they overcome their doubts together, and even have fun along the wa? ther books in the Luna Loves... series:Luna Loves Library DayLuna Loves ArtLuna Loves DanceLuna Loves ChristmasLuna Loves GardeningLuna Loves Books board book
One Fine Day
Discover that breaking wind can often break the tension in this hilarious picture book from comic author Justin Worsley, the creator of Henry: The Artistic Dog. One fine morning in the forest, Moose is preparing for a perfect day of landscape painting on the lakeshore. On the other side of the valley, Bear eats his breakfast of beans, makes bean sandwiches for lunch, and gets ready for a day of fishing . . . Later, down by the lake, the two unexpectedly bump into one another in a very annoying way, and come together, face to face in a stand-off. How will Bear and Moose clear the air?