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From the creator of One Snowy Night comes this entertaining board book for the youngest of Percy fans!Percy the park keeper and his animal friends are just about to enjoy a picnic when, suddenly, there is a thunderstorm. Sheltering in Percy’s hut, the friends wonder how they’ll pass the time indoors. But as they all start to enjoy playing games, they soon discover that they can always have fun together – whatever the weather!A fun, rhyming story about friendship.Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

Count frogs and dogs, rats and cats, and more in this fun-filled numbers book, wonderfully illustrated by Quentin Blake. Join iconic illustrator Sir Quentin Blake for some counting fun in English and Spanish! Starting with one crow (un cuervo), count in English AND Spanish all the way up to ten frogs (diez ranas), watching as the pages fill up with unruly animals. But the fun doesn’t stop there… If you’re feeling brave enough, keep going to find one hundred wasps (cien avispas)! A great way for children to learn to count in English and Spanish, and a stunning book for Quentin Blake fans of all ages.

Sadie Jones, the smallest kitchen maid in the palace, is determined that no one should be left out of Prince Charming’s ball in this funny Cinderella retelling from Sally Nicholls. Everyone knows the story of Cinderella and how she and Prince Charming danced the night away at the ball. But what happened to all the other girls who were invited? Sadie Jones, kitchen maid at the palace, is furious when everyone else is left standing around with no one to dance with while Prince Charming and Cinderella have a wonderful time. So when Cinderella disappears and Prince Charming flounces off in a huff, it’s up to Sadie to save the day! Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

You have to play to win in a game of life and death Danni had to grow up fast – as a girl, her mother left her alone and she had to raise herself, any way she could. Finding comfort and company in the pubs and clubs of her local streets, she could throw a dart before she was old enough to buy a drink. Hustling at darts was a way to earn a quid – but it also brought her to the attention of local gangster, Marco Reece. When Danni escapes Marco with a bag of money and a scar that means she won’t go near a dart again, she knows she’s lucky to be alive – and leaves behind everywhere and everyone she’s ever known. Only when she hears Marco has been sent down does she risk surfacing. Can Danni pull off one last hustle to set her up for good? One match to change everything. But the clock is ticking, and Danni is on dangerous ground. The arrows gave her a life – but they can take it away again too…

Join Paddington on a delightful new felt-flap adventure to find his lost hat!This charming board book invites little ones to lift the soft felt flaps to look for his lost hat, and spot when he puts on the wrong one! It''s very funny and perfect for developing young children''s fine motor skills, problem-solving ability and imagination.Featuring images from the hugely successful Paddington TV series, and with soft felt flaps perfect for little hands, young children will love turning the pages to find out where Paddington''s hat has gone!Key Features:Soft felt flaps easy for little hands to lift and play withEngaging story that promotes problem-solving and curiosityBright, colorful images from the award-winning TV showDurable pages designed for repeated reading and playEducational Themes:Problem-solvingObservationImaginationFine motor skills development

Join the PAW Patrol pups to reunite Fuzzy the goose with his family! In this action-packed adventure, Marshall the fire pup befriends a goose who has lost his family. In his quest to help, Marshall discovers that even heroes get scared … Luckily, Ryder and the whole PAW Patrol team are there to support their friend and help him face his fears! Teamwork really does make the dream work! In this illustrated storybook, young children can learn how best to cope with nervousness and worries. No problem is too big, no pup is too small … Get your paws on a copy today! Look out for these other pup-tacular PAW Patrol books: PAW Patrol First Day of School Picture BookPAW Patrol Dinosaur Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Snuggle Up Pups Picture BookPAW Patrol Sea Patrol to the Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Ready, Race, Rescue! Picture BookPAW Patrol Daring Dragon Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Big Truck Pups Picture BookPAW Patrol Jungle Pups Adventure Picture BookPAW Patrol Dive Into Puplantis! Picture BookPAW Patrol Rescue Wheels Picture BookPAW Patrol Air Rescue Picture Book

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. I am a dreamer; I have so little real life that I look upon such moments as this now, as so rare, that I cannot help going over such moments again in my dreams. ‘White Nights’ is the bittersweet story of a lonely young man’s love found and lost over four magical midsummer evenings in St. Petersburg. This collection brings together seven of Dostoyevsky’s beloved short stories, including 'Bobok', an eavesdrop on the conversations of the dead, 'An Unpleasant Predicament', which follows a brazen wedding-crasher, and 'The Crocodile', in which a man is gobbled up at the Arcade. This selection of tales bring to life the cunning wives, buffoonish officials, greedy men and political prisoners of imperial Russia, showcasing Dostoyevsky’s dry wit – both absurd and satirical – while revealing his deep compassion. Considered one of the most influential writers of all time, his empathy and idealism resonates today as a powerful antidote to the disillusionment of modern life. A selection of Dostoyevsky's short stories: White Nights The Crocodile A Novel in Nine Letters An Unpleasant Predicament The Peasant Marey Bobok A Christmas Tree and a Wedding A Gentle Spirit

A SUNDAY TIMES HOTTEST READ OF 2025 A TIME MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2025 'Sparkles with wit and insight… A must-read' DOLLY ALDERTON 'Extraordinary' DAILY MAIL 'An irresistible comedy of manners' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Deliciously chaotic… feverishly funny – Harris has gleeful fun dissecting this timely tale' THE TIMES, Book of the Month –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- Shared bed. Different dreams… Meet Ethan and Gabe: the picture-perfect devoted couple. They may have drifted to different ends of the political spectrum, but their marriage still has its spark. Then Ethan makes a shocking announcement: he wants to run for Congress as a Republican. And he will only do it with progressive Gabe’s blessing. Kate is a reporter – but the adrenaline rush of chasing a story has lost its thrill. When she reconnects with her ex-girlfriend Nicole, a frustrated stay-at-home mom, it upends both their lives. Each of them is forced to ask themselves: how do we bridge the gap between who we are and who we aspire to be? A sharply observed comedy of manners about public image versus private life, How to Sleep at Night dissects family ties stretched thin by ambition. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- ‘Witty and well-paced’ OBSERVER 'Funny, charming… infused with warmth, depth and engrossing storylines' WASHINGTON POST 'Has the feel of whispered secrets exchanged over cocktails with your smartest friend' JENNY JACKSON 'Insightful, poignant and laugh-out-loud funny… a delight' J. COURTNEY SULLIVAN WHAT READERS ARE LOVING: 'A beautifully layered book about the complexities of love, ambition, and self-discovery' ? 'I feel like I know every character in this book. A joy from start to finish, and I didn’t want to put it down' ? 'A perfect read for our times… I read it in one day' ?

The third and final instalment of Assassin''s Apprentice, the first book in Robin Hobb''s bestselling epic fantasy Farseer Trilogy, brought to life in comics form.Having barely escaped with his life during Skill training, Fitz is convinced he will fail Galen’s final test. The students will be separated and must use their connection through The Skill to find their way back to the keep. But when tragedy strikes in Buckkeep, Fitz will have to decide between completing Galen’s test or following his instinct to rush to the aid of those most dear to him.Filled with stunning illustrations throughout that bring to life all the magic of Robin Hobb''s bestselling classic, Assassin''s Apprentice.Readers love the Assassin''s Apprentice graphic novels!?????????? ''Beautiful art and a really faithful adaptation of the novel so far! A great way to come back into this world!''?????????? ''So good and true to the original book''?????????? ''Robin Hobb’s Assassin’s Apprentice series is one of my favorite. I could read them all then go back to the beginning and start reading them again. This graphic novel is an excellent way to realize my favorite books!''

Illustrated throughout by Dotty Sutton, and perfect for fans of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good, Tom Gates, and Charlie Changes into a Chicken, Scarlet Saves the Multiverse is the unbelievably funny, exciting, and action-packed sequel to Scarlet: Defender of the Universe – a middle-grade Guardians of the Galaxy. Wanna see a magic trick? OF COURSE YOU DO!! I can guess what time it is. I don’t know who you are or where you’re from, so I won’t know what time it is there, right? WRONG. I’m going to tell you what time it is at the count of three. Ready? One. Two. Three … It’s READING TIME! Fine. I owe you a magic trick. Okay, let’s do a quick recap … Scarlet became Defender of the Universe after answering an ad in the Beano. She saved the world from an attack by alien Gunks, then accidentally tore a hole in space–time by travelling back in time, thereby duplicating herself. A disturbing glitch in the multiverse. Which means that there are now two Scarlets. And I can tell you straight away that it’s not been easy for Scarlet trying to hide another her about the house! Great, we’re all caught up again. If you haven’t read the first book, Scarlet: Defender of the Universe, then I’ve just told you what happens, so there’s probably no need to. Unless you like laughing and having the best time of your life, then maybe go and read it. Scarlet is in trouble. LOTS of trouble. Not only does she have to hide the other Scarlet – the one who appeared in her house after she travelled back in time – from her mum and dad. She ALSO has to save the universe again. And not just one universe. All of them. But first she has to stop a species of cyber beetles from becoming extinct, hack into a giant supercomputer, and find a cure for the mysterious illness that’s threatening the life of a very important dolphin.

Do YOU have what it takes to win the Race? ‘You’ll LOVE racing to Imagination Island!’ MAZ EVANS ‘Joyful!’ JENNY MCLACHLAN ‘Riotously fun!’ HANNAH GOLD Luca and his teammates have conquered two maps in the fabled Imagination Island, where anything they imagine comes to life. Now they have three more challenges to face in this THIRD leg of the Race! They must crack jokes in Laughter Lagoon, ride giant space hoppers along Silly String Street, and finally, join in a game of Sneak ’n' Seek in a crumbling Roman-style coliseum, where if you are found, you are turned to stone… Will Luca overcome his fears? Will Om find the courage to speak for the first time? And who will lose and leave the Race FOREVER? Perfect for readers of MAGICALIA and DUNGEON RUNNERS! READERS LOVE IMAGINATION ISLAND! ‘One of the most joyful books I have read … The only problem with Imagination Island is that you never want to leave.’ Jenny McLachlan

The powerful new fantasy romance for fans of Lauren Roberts, Rebecca Ross and Stephanie Garber. 'You are my dearest destruction, my beguiling foe … and my Fated choice.' 'Fresh, fun, and compulsively moreish… A flawlessly executed enemies-to-lovers romance, with depth, heart, and just the right amount of spice!' – Charlotte Cross, author of The Brides. 'A fresh, exciting concept, full to the brim with yearning…The tension? Stunning. The spice? Delicious. Romantasy fans are going to devour this!'– Abbie Eaton, author of Dragonhart. Renza Di Maineri is the leader of a realm on the brink of collapse. With time running out, she is forced to turn to the enigmatic Idris Patricelli. But the arrival of Idris’s promised mercenaries unleashes death upon the city of Halice, exposing a traitor lurking within their innermost ranks. For the second time, Renza realizes that Idris may be the very man Fate has destined her to destroy, yet he is also the only one she can trust. As chaos threatens to engulf her home, Renza finds herself drawn irresistibly closer to her soulhate. Can she walk the line between duty and desire to save the city she loves? Praise for Hannah Kingsley 'This book is frankly GENIUS. I couldn't put it down, nor could I stop thinking about it when I'd finished. If you're looking for political intrigue, morally ambiguous characters and a super portayal of enemies this book is for you’ ? ‘One of my top 10 reads and I cannot wait to read more… a must read for any romantasy fans’ NetGalley Reviewer ? 'What a unique premise! I had a blast with this one. So delightful. What a twist on a beloved formula!’ ? ‘I LOVED this! A very entertaining enemies-to-lovers style book and I thought that it was so well done and had great banter, great characters, and interesting plot’ ? 'I could not put this book down… highly recommend this book’ ? 'An unexpected favorite this year with a cast of interesting characters, a nicely executed plot with exciting mystery elements to it. I was hooked from the first page and couldn't stop reading until I reached the end’ ? 'It had a strong fantasy element that I was looking for… I was invested in the characters’ ? 'The concept of Soulmates and Soulhates adds a fresh, exciting twist to the enemies-to-lovers trope… an irresistible read that’s impossible to put down’ ? 'There is so much to this book that I absolutely love and adore, I am a huge fan of enemies to lovers and I love the idea of there not only being soulmates but there also being soulhates’ ? 'The concept of “soulhate" is refreshingly unique, and I found myself captivated, devouring the book in a single day’ ?

A golden ticket to love… The spiciest risks lead to the sweetest rewards in this delicious, MM retelling of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Dario Cotogna has a problem: he must marry by his next birthday or lose his family’s chocolate empire to his philandering brother. But Dario’s agoraphobia keeps him trapped at home, so he launches a global competition: five contestants, one week at his luxury Italian Villa and a chance to become his husband. Aspiring tattoo artist Charlie Moore isn’t looking for love – he’s looking for a miracle to save his grandparents from the bill collectors. But when Charlie meets the brilliant heir, their attraction is instant… After a whirlwind week of wine, indulgence and temptation, their chemistry grows. But will Dario and Charlie melt under the pressure…or find a love worth savouring? 🍬Searching for a bad boy bonbon 🍬 Perfect for fans of: 💸 Billionaires 🌈 LGBTQIA+ 💍 Marriage of convenience 🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫 Praise for Timothy Janovsky ‘This bewitching queer contemporary from Janovsky…is a charmer.’ Publishers Weekly on Once Upon You and Me ‘Janovsky’s latest is an age-gap, forbidden romance that blends fairy-tale romance with sexier bedtime stories to deliver pure enchantment to its readers.’ Library Journal on Once Upon You and Me ‘Tartly humorous and deliciously spicy.’ Booklist on You Had Me at Happy Hour ‘Janovsky’s latest is a work nemesis-to-lovers, ‘we’re just friends with benefits until we’re so much more’ story, with two adorably awkward protagonists who it’s impossible not to root for.’ Library Journal on You Had Me at Happy Hour ‘Game show antics, idiots-in-love, and a healthy dose of steam, this book swept me off my feet. Sexy as hell, with Janovsky’s trademark wit and charm, this book is everything I want in a romance novel!’ Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive and Kiss Her Once for Me, on The (Fake) Dating Game ‘Fans of the fake-dating trope and game shows will find a lot to like here. Holden is a sympathetic narrator, and readers will happily root for him as he learns that while there are no quick fixes for grief, opening up to the right people can make all the difference.’ Library Journal on The (Fake) Dating Game Wondering what to read next? Try more of Timothy Janovsky's books! The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy Janovsky (A spicy queer game show romance) You Had Me at Happy Hour by Timothy Janovsky (One night with the restaurants hot new hire and everything changes…) Once Upon You and Me by Timothy Janovsky (A hot single dad. A fairy-tale resort. Could this be the beginning of a more erotic kind of bedtime story?)

'If I could give this 6 stars, I would' ? reader review Thirteen years. Three women. One annual sleepover. 13 February 2013. Alicia, Marnie and Hannah have their first Galentine’s Day sleepover. They’re eighteen, single, and the world is at their feet. Soon they’ll go their separate ways after college, but they promise that every year, they’ll have their sleepover. 13 February 2026. There are only two friends at the annual sleepover. Their friendships have been tested by life, by partying, breakdowns, and even by pregnancies. Are their best Galentine’s Days now behind them? Galentine’s Day is a love letter to female friendship, that celebrates messiness, real relationships, and growing up together. Readers are falling in love with this book! 'This is a book that will stay with me for years to come' ? 'A perfect feel-good read that sparkles with authenticity and heart' ? 'Perfectly captures the humor, challenges and joys of long-lasting female friendships' ? 'Real, raw and relevant' ? 'A truly touching book' ? 'I couldn't put it down' ?

PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT THEIR FATHERS. TOO STRICT. TOO INSRUSIVE. TOO MUCH. MINE? HE KILLED PEOPLE. The untold story behind the hit true crime podcast The Clearing, this unforgettable memoir traces one daughter’s moving quest to understand her larger-than-life childhood as she searches for the truth about her father, the serial killer Edward Wayne Edwards. One evening in 2009, April Balascio was searching online, as she had been every night, for unsolved murders in the towns her family had lived growing up, when she stumbled across the latest investigations into the “Sweetheart Murders” cold case. All at once, the buried memories of her father’s dark history were awakened, and she knew she had to take action. She picked up the phone to call a detective and the rest is infamous true crime history. In her unflinching memoir, Balascio bravely reveals an astonishing tale of a lifetime of manipulation, unexplained upheavals, and silent fear. Some part of her had always known what her father was capable of, but the full truth of how she came to these revelations is as riveting as it is quietly terrifying. Through searing storytelling, dedicated research, and intimate insight, Raised by a Serial Killer is a gripping, courageous memoir unlike any other. Perfect for true crime lovers, people who are fascinated by dark secrets, cold cases, and the extraordinary courage it takes to confront the truth.

Level: Early years foundation stage (EYFS) Subject: Maths Learn the easy way with this preschool maths activity book! Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement. Included in this book: questions that enable children to practise the important skills learned at home, nursery or preschoolcolourful activities with stickers that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips and answers so that you can support your child’s learning