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Once upon a time there was a terrible monster called the Ickabog. ?Or so the story goes . . .?Prepare for a legendary adventure from one of the world''s greatest storytellers J.K. Rowling, now featuring striking illustrations from award-winning illustrator Ben Mantle.?Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for its food. From the delicate cream cheeses of Kurdsburg to the Hopes-of-Heaven pastries of Chouxville, each was so delicious that people wept with joy as they ate them.But even in this happy kingdom, a monster lurks. Legend tells of a fearsome creature living far to the north in the Marshlands... the Ickabog. Some say it breathes fire, spits poison, and roars through the mist as it carries off wayward sheep and children alike. Some say it''s just a myth...And when that myth takes on a life of its own, casting a shadow over the kingdom, two children - best friends Bert and Daisy - embark on a great adventure to untangle the truth and find out where the real monster lies, bringing hope and happiness to Cornucopia once more.

One starry night, the moon kindly pulls the sea up to the sand, to tuck the beach in.But all of a sudden, she hears another beach in the in the distance cry out, "HEY, WHERE DID MY BLANKET GO?"Uh oh! As the moon pushes the tide back and forth trying to tuck in both beaches, one is always left uncovered and unhappy, and the bickering begins . . .Can the moon get them to agree to take turns?Nathan W. Pyle combines his signature humour with a pinch of science, inviting readers to tuck in to this hilarious story about the ever-present bedtime struggle and the fun that can be found in compromise. FROM THE CREATOR OF THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, STRANGE PLANET - NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON APPLE TV+

Emily Brown and her side-kick rabbit, Stanley, are back! Halloween has arrived! Emily Brown and Stanley are trying on their costumes when they hear a teeny-tiny "BOO!" from the cupboard under the sink . . . It''s a ghost! And not just any ghost: the sweetest one they''ve ever seen. But this sweet little ghostie is sad that he''s Not-Very-Spooky, and he seems to be more frightened than frightening. Can Emily and Stanley help him to be brave and discover his spook? ''Will both delight fans, and give them something to reflect on. Layton''s illustrations are a joy, matching the text perfectly.'' - BooksellerWritten by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series. http://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/Illustrated by award winning Neal Layton, creator of Stanley''s Stick and illustrator of Danny McGee Drinks The Sea, shortlisted for the 2017 Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award.http://www.neallayton.co.uk/

Introducing the characters of Enid Blyton''s much loved Secret Seven to a young audience with these fun new adventures, 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, Jack is late to a Secret Seven meeting and he''s forgotten the password! The others are all in the clubhouse waiting for him, how will he remember the password in time?Reading Champion is an independent reading programme carefully levelled to match book bands widely used in schools. This book is suitable for readers aged 5+ and has been levelled at book band Blue 4.

Tiktok star Dr Suzie Edge is here to guide you through macabre medical firsts in all their gory and gruesome detail.Meet the Victorian body snatchers, witness beginner''s dissection and see how broken bones used to be shoved back into place. From nasty neolithic skull-drilling to rasping Roman skull-filling, Dr Suzie Edge will leave no body part uncovered in her quest to demystify medicine. Equally fascinating and DISGUSTING, A Hole in the Head is the perfect gift for anyone fascinated by grossness in all its technicolour glory.

A powerful and moving collection of poems written by soldiers and civilians who have experienced different conflicts around the world and throughout history. Each poem is followed by a biography of the poet, and their relationship to conflict, as well as the background of the war that is the subject of each poem.Dating back as far as ancient conflicts like the Battle of Troy and taking the reader through to 21st century conflicts, this collection explores shifting tones of patriotism and disillusionment, to finding hope in bleak times.

Join Gabby and her best kitty friend, Pandy Paws, as they team up with the rest of the Gabby Cats for an a-meow-zing adventure in Gabby''s Dollhouse: The Movie!Gabby and her best friends, the Gabby Cats, head out on a road trip with Grandma Gigi to the meow-mazing wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby''s Dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera, and the Gabby Cats get split up, Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together. Can they save the dollhouse before it''s too late?Celebrate Gabby''s movie moment with this sweet storybook. This meow-gical storybook is full of movie art and iconic scenes from the film!Gabby''s Dollhouse: The Movie in theatres October 17, 2025

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Blue.

The pumpkin hunt is starting, come and join the SPOOKY fun!It''s time for an adventure, Halloween has just begun . . . Set off on this fun, read-aloud Halloween lift-the-flap adventure to help find all the pumpkins hidden beneath the flaps before it gets dark. Don''t forget to watch out for all sorts of sweet and spooky things on the way . . . like flying bats, silly scarecrows and one sneaky feline friend. There are ten pumpkins to count, can you spot them all? The perfect Halloween gift for little trick-or-treaters!

Hop around the world from one amazing animal kingdom to another with this fun, fact-packed search-and-find adventure.Join Leopold the fairy penguin on an awesome animal adventure to far-flung corners of the world. From ''Cat Island'' in Japan to a cuteness overload of quokkas in Australia, readers will be amazed at the incredible animal kingdoms they''ve never heard of or seen before.Featuring incredible facts and search-and-find activities along the way, this is the perfect activity title for animal-lovers ages 7+.

''Full of monsters, funny jokes and yummy food (dumplings and more!) I LOVE THIS SERIES!'' - Maisie Chan, bestselling authorTHERE''S A NEW GOD IN TOWN. MONSTERS OF THE EAST, BEWARE!Sun Wukong, the MONKEY KING, and his trusty three-headed puppy, CERBERUS, are heading to Heian-Kyo, ancient city of JAPAN.When Wukong meets a named Momotaro whose MAGIC HAMMER has been stolen, they track the thief to an island of BANISHED BEASTS. Only Wukong and Momotaro - with the help of a SHAPESHIFTING FOX BEAST - can stop a monster from pitting humans and beasts against each other.If they don''t...WAR will break out. And Wukong will never earn his place among the gods.PACKED WITH MAGICAL WEAPONS, MYTHS AND MIGHTY BATTLES, THIS WILL BE THE MONKEY KING''S GREATEST ADVENTURE YET!

Is Martin Odegaard your ultimate footballing hero? The magician in midfield has become Arsenal''s talisman since being handed the captain''s armband in 2023. The son of a former footballer, discover how by the age of 15, Odegaard was playing in the UEFA Champions League and even represented Norway in a friendly against the UAE, making history as Norway''s youngest ever national team player. Filled with lots of facts and stats, the inspiring narrative features fun cartoons, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.

The perfect colour story book for young football lovers aged 5 and up!Get ready to read three amazing stories about some of the greatest strikers ever.In the first half, see Kylian Mbappé wow the world with his amazing skills and unbelievable goals.In the second half, watch Marcus Rashford shoot and SCORE while doing his bit to help people at the same time.In extra time, see the incredible two-footed striker who helped win the cup for the USA.Full of football action and fun facts at half time, Superstar Strikers is perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Plus, feel the thrill of the game with vibrant full-colour illustrations.From bestselling author of Unbelievable Football and Ultimate Football Heroes, Matt Oldfield.

The perfect colour story book for young football lovers aged 5 and up!Get ready to read three amazing stories about some of the most unbelievable animal antics football has ever seen.In the first half, meet the naughty puppy who peed on an England player during an important match.In the second half, celebrate with the animal mascot who became the hero of the team.In extra time, meet the dog who saved a HUGE club from extinction!Full of football action and fun facts at half time, Animal Antics is perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Plus, feel the thrill of the game with vibrant full-colour illustrations.From bestselling football author of the Unbelievable Football and Ultimate Football Heroes series, Matt Oldfield.

It''s time to join the party! Adventure awaits readers of all ages on Día de Muertos in this stunningly original and lushly illustrated tour de force about family, love, and overcoming grief from #1 bestselling superstar Leigh Bardugo and World Fantasy Award and Hugo Award-winner John Picacio.Everyone in the neighborhood was getting ready for the party. Everyone knew somebody on the guest list. . . . This was the day the dead returned. There''s a party tonight, but Cala doesn''t want to go. While her family prepares for the celebration, Cala grieves her grandfather and tries to pretend she''s not afraid. But when she is separated from her family at the cemetery, Cala encounters four mysterious riders who will show her she is actually quite brave after all. Brimming with magic and humor, The Invisible Parade is the first picture-book collaboration between award-winner John Picacio and New York Times bestselling Leigh Bardugo. Set on the night of Día de Muertos, Cala''s story is one of love, loss, and the courage that can be found in unexpected places.

All the things that you''ve lost - that you''ve loved - are not gone, When they''re held in your heart, a small part still lives on... Together Grandad and Ava adventure along the twisting path and over the hill where, beneath the canopy of their friend the old Oak tree, they make wonderful memories to treasure and share: from summer picnics with jam-sticky fingers to carefree days kicking through russet leaves in autumn''s soft glow. But as the seasons change, so too does the old Oak tree and Grandad''s health . . .A tender, stay-with-you-forever story about one little girl''s relationship with her grandad, and the hope that lies in the changing of the seasons and the circle of life.Because where you think there''s an end, there''s always a beginning . . .