Hachette Children's Group

Join the adventure with the Famous Five - brought to life for the first time as an exciting full-colour graphic novel! Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog are off on another adventure! When Dick gets a secret message meant for someone else, the Famous Five are on red alert. They think an escaped convict is involved, and when the police won't help, it's once again up to them to solve the mystery themselves . . . Brilliantly retold with all the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. This superb new edition of the Famous Five will capture the imagination of readers of any age.

Meet Beast. Beast is bored of his sludgy, slimy swamp, until one day he finds a strange knobbly thing . . . A STICK! Now that Beast has Stick, his days of boredom are over. With a stick in hand, the magic is endless - making patterns in slime, playing music, casting spells and even flying... but there are some things a stick just can't do. Discover the magic of creativity and the power of imaginative play in this colourful picture book romp, perfect for every little beast that has ever gotten BORED, BORED, BORED.

Once, a long time ago, a tiny meteorite fell through the sky and hit Duck-billed Platypus with a BONK on her head. "Oh, no!" cried Duck-billed Platypus. "The sky is falling down! QUICK! EVERYBODY HIDE!"But everybody else didn''t want to hide. Not Brontosaurus or Stegosaurus or Spinosaurus or Torosaurus or even Anklyosaurus. Instead, they all decided to RUN!And yet, the sky kept falling down. It was a calamity! A catastrophe! It was surely the end of the world!There was only one thing for it . . . Duck-pilled Platypus would have to leave the dinosaurs and find somewhere to hide on her own . . .

"Laini Taylor's faeries are whimsical and tiny but fierce. This book was so much fun." Holly Black, author of The Folk of the Air seriesStep into the world of Dreamdark, a place of bright magic and unimagined danger where one determined faerie must fight to defeat a darkness that threatens to destroy the world... Magpie Windwitch has always felt different to other faeries. While they prefer to live in seclusion, deep in the forests of Dreamdark, she would rather travel on the wind with her faithful gang of crows, exploring the world and dreaming up bold magic. When an ancient evil rises, Magpie is the only one with determination enough to stand in its way, fighting back where others choose to flee. But how can a single faerie, even with the help of her friends, hope to defeat the impenetrable darkness of the Blackbringe? he start of an immersive fantasy duology from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of THE DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE and STRANGE THE DREAMER, Laini Taylor. * NO STEAMY CONTENT - SUITABLE FOR ALL READERS *

It's party time for Buzz Sausage Wolf! Everyone is really excited, but WHO has taken a big bite out of the birthday cake?!A cosy and funny story with short chapters and lots of full-colour illustrations, ideal for reading aloud and sharing together with newly independent readers moving on from picture books. Scruffy sausage dog, Buzz has been overexcited ALL DAY. It's just too much fun on a birthday! But when he accidentally bursts the balloons and tears open a Special Present, Buzz knows he's in big trouble. And avoiding telling the truth means even bigger trouble, especially when he sees a BIG BITE of birthday cake has gone missing. . . Who is the mystery munche? ill everyone blame Buz? an Buzz and best friend Trilby solve the birthday myster? cosy and friendly party-themed story for fans of Rabbit and Bear, large dollops of silliness and the occasional unexpected dog parp. Praise for Buzz Sausage Wolf:'Buzz is a furry little heart-stealer on a mission: be loved, supply laughs, win you over. Mission accomplished.' - James Davis, author of Scarlet: Defender of the Universe

Meet the magnificent marvellous magical BOTTOM.Bottoms are brill, bottoms are ace, bottoms are top of the tree . . . well, actually technically they''re bottom. But they''re VERY important! Where would we be without bottoms?Could we sit without a bottom? NO.Could we run without a bottom? NO.Could we poo without a bottom? Probably not.But who in the animal kingdom has the biggest bottom? Or the furriest, or the slimiest, or the smelliest bottom? Take a wild ride through science, nature, evolution and more in this terrific tale of the mighty BOTTOM!

Brand new readers based on the wonderful world of Enid Blyton''s The Wishing-Chair, especially written for children beginning to read. Each story is accompanied by colourful illustrations to engage the young reader and support the text.In this story, the Wishing-Chair whisks Mollie, Peter and Binky off to world where things are not what you expect. Some of the surprises are nice, but some of them are not!Reading Champion is an independent reading programme carefully levelled to match book bands widely used in schools. This book is suitable for readers aged 4+ and has been levelled at book band Red 2.

Find out the facts behind the fastest, brightest and most mysterious space record breakers and explore the science behind them.This book uncovers facts such as which black holes have super-strong gravity, which planet is most similar to Earth and which has the most moons. Children can learn facts such as: Why is a day on Jupiter so short? Which planet has the largest rings? Where is the coldest place in space?Packed full of bold images and surprising information, the Record-Breaking Facts series for children aged 7 plus, dives into a range of fascinating facts and reveals the secret science behind them. Titles in the series: Animal Facts / Dinosaur Facts / Earth Facts / Human Body Facts / Space Facts / Technology FactsContents (Record-breaking Space facts): A real superstar / Short days /Far, far away / A powerful pull /Roaming robots / Mega rings / Alive and kicking / Space neighbour / Strange substances /Hot and cold / So many moons / Life lift-off / More incredible space records / Glossary / Further information / Index

Join Kid Pirate and his crew - Salty, Meg, Bo and Vane - marooned on a desert island. In this adventure, a mysterious golden bottle washes up on the island - what could be inside? Reading Champion Graphic readers is a new strand in the Reading Champion programme. Each story follows the adventures of the same set of characters in exciting comic book form, perfect for encouraging reluctant readers. The books have been book banded to support children's reading in the classroom. The Kid Pirate books have all been banded at book band 7 Turquoise.

Step into an incredible lost world and marvel at the strange and magnificent creatures that once roamed our Earth.From the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise ''Lonesome George'', meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat. Featuring additional information on ''Lazarus species'' (animals declared extinct but which, amazingly, have been rediscovered in the wild), and mass extinction events, including the part we are playing in endangering our wildlife, the book shows young readers that extinction is not simply a part of ancient history - it is happening right now across the planet - but that if we all make some small changes to our lifestyles, our wonderful species can be saved.With beautiful and vibrant illustrations throughout, this stunning large format compendium is a reminder of the remarkable animals we have lost, as well as a celebration of those that have returned from the brink of extinction.

Introducing simple retellings of Enid Blyton''s animal stories to a young audience, especially written for children beginning to read. Each story is accompanied by beautiful colour illustrations to engage the young reader and support the text.In this story, a clever puppy keeps getting in trouble with his owner for digging up the flowers, but he has noticed something and is only trying to help!Reading Champion is an independent reading programme carefully levelled to match book bands widely used in schools. This book is suitable for readers aged 4+ and has been levelled at book band Yellow 3.

Follow Kid Pirate and his crew in this graphic novel adventure as they are marooned on a desert island .... In this story Kid Pirate and his crew encounter a pesky parrot - first it flies off with their treasure map, then steals some of their grapes, but what are the shiny things it keeps leaving behind? Could it lead them to an amazing discovery ... Reading Champion Graphic readers is a new strand in the Reading Champion programme. Each story follows the adventures of the same set of characters in exciting comic book form, perfect for encouraging reluctant readers. The books have been book banded to support children's reading in the classroom. The Kid Pirate books have all been banded at book band 7 Turquoise.

A funny, fresh comic-strip look at the incredible history of life on Earth Take a whirlwind comic strip trip through 4.5 billion fascinating years of evolution, discovering how life on Earth began and how it diversified, the weird and wonderful first animals, the age of the dinosaurs, the first humans and much, much more. A Comic Strip History of Evolution works as a timeline, combining information spreads with comic strip stories, and is supported throughout by high-interest facts and plenty of humour. Perfect for kids aged 9 and up. Contents:How it started /In the soup /It's all about the genes / Single cells rule!/ Lots more species... / Animals arrive / Life explosion! / Evolving ecosystems / Oh no - species disaster! / Land takeover / Green planet /Into the air! / Four-legged fish / Age of the dinosaurs / Fossil focus / Reptile world / Mini-mammals /Is it a bird? / Watch out dinosaurs! / Gone forever! / Massive mammals / Looks familiar! / The human family / Types of evolution / Smart humans / Changing wild species / Understanding evolution / It's still going on! / Evolution timeline / Glossary / Index

Get ready to meet the mighty Manchester United in this action-packed, fun-filled guide for young fans! Written by Simon Mugford and illustrated with Dan Green's hilarious cartoon-style artwork, this book takes readers on a journey through the club's incredible history: from legendary players like George Best and Eric Cantona to modern-day heroes like Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes. Packed with jaw-dropping facts, unforgettable matches, and awesome illustrations, this is the ultimate guide to one of the world's greatest football clubs. Whether you're a lifelong Red or just getting started, this book is perfect for football-mad kids everywhere!

The bestselling classic illustrated fairy series for ages 5+Taylor the Pop Star Wedding Fairy has a magical job. She makes sure that superstars' weddings are extra special! But her bag of fairy dust has been stolen and now a famous singer's wedding is all going wrong. It's up to Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah to help Taylor save the big day. Collect all the fairies! The bestselling Rainbow Magic series has sold over 40 million copies worldwide. For decades, these much-loved books have turned many children into confident and dedicated readers. 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comLooking for more magic? Read the Rainbow Magic Graphic Novels next!

Discover the incredible illustrated true story of history''s most beloved and famous panda, Chi Chi. After being taken from Baoxing, in China, Chi Chi lived in lots of different zoos around the world, loved by everyone who came to visit her. When she found her final home at London Zoo in 1967, she became the star attraction and the most famous animal in England. From getting mixed up in the Cold War to being refused entry to the USA, Chi Chi the giant panda led an extraordinary life, and this is her story.