Puffin Books

A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE FROM THE WORLD OF PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS From #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico's half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter. Hazel needs their help in managing a situation that the boys inadvertently brought about in The Sun and the Star, where the demigods showed the monsters of the Underworld that they have options; they don't have to be evil. Now some of those monsters have taken up residence at Camp Jupiter to seek refuge. Nico and Will are on site, assisting Hazel when one by one monsters start disappearing from camp. A mysterious dark force is at work, and its plan is to punish all monsters for their past crimes. Things only get worse when Nico, Will, and Hazel learn that they're all connected to it...

It was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter’s always struggled to fit in. Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) – will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his place in the world? (Spoiler alert: yes!) A laugh-out-loud new fiction series about the world's youngest doctor from the record-breaking Adam Kay and Henry Paker.

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a fun-filled day at the beach! What will he see? There is water to splash in, sand for building and seashells to collect! With 8 chunky tabs, this board book is perfect for getting little ones excited for a visit to the seaside! Share more first experiences with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: A Day at School with The Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A counting book The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Animals The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Words The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Lift-and-Learn Farm The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden: A push-and-pull adventure

A new pop-up edition of Eric Carle's classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this pop-up edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, fans will experience the classic story in a new and interactive way as our favourite caterpillar pops off the page, crawls along branches, munches through food and, finally, turns into an extraordinary butterfly. Eric Carle fans will love poring over each page of this new edition of the bestselling children's book with elaborate pop-ups and interactive flaps to lift. Discover more interactive stories with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Lift and Learn: Farm The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bug Hunt The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book The Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppet Book The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Sticker and Colouring

An adorable graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them. This funny and heartwarming series is The Baby-Sitters Club for pets - and perfect for 8+ fans of Rollergirl and Lottie Brooks. Best friends Mindy, Gabby, and Priya are back in business! After a few ups and downs, their dog-walking business is booming and the girls are closer than ever. It's a dream come true! But for Mindy, things at home are beginning to feel like a bit of a nightmare. Her mom just started dating someone, which has Mindy feeling like the odd one out. Things only get worse when a new student named Hazel arrives in class and wants to join PAWS. Sharing her mom feels bad enough - there's no way Mindy's is going to share her best friends and her business, too! But when Mindy's stubbornness starts to hurt everyone around her, will she be able to overcome her fears and learn that change doesn't have to be a cat-tastrophe?

What does the sea make you think of? Crashing waves, crumbling sandcastles . . . maybe a squawking seagull or two? Well, how about . . . Ghost ships! Mega sharks! The Bermuda triangle! Zombie starfish! Psychic sea serpents! And don't even get us started on something called the Hot Tub of Despair . . . You see, the sea is actually weird. Really weird. Not only is it full of amazing creatures and mini monsters, some of the world's most mind-blowing myths and legends revolve around the sea too. So what are you waiting for? Come with our wonderful narrator, Shrimpy, and dive into some of the incredible secrets of our weird, wonderful and totally wild oceans. Filled with brilliant facts and myths as well as hilarious illustrations in beautiful full colour, Weird Sea is the perfect gift for little explorers who can't wait to tell you DID YOU KNOW? and is the perfect antidote to boring kids non-fiction.

Become the impossible . . . The electric new fantasy series for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Impossible Creatures, perfect for readers aged 9-12. Life is no fun for Alex Evans. Ever since her dad's death, her overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. When the frustration inside Alex finally gets too big to bear, it rushes to the surface. And flames spill from her mouth. Because Alex is a dragon. One of the many who live among us, unless something awakens their true nature. Led by the mighty Oliphos to the legendary island of Skralla, Alex must now train alongside fierce, frightening dragon children, if she is to unlock the power of her birthright. But other dragons are rising too. Drak Midna, the greatest dragon of all, is preparing a war against the human world, and Alex has to be good enough for this fight, or we all will burn . . .

From two bestselling and awardwinning creators comes a magical, lyrical celebration of babies' first experiences. From the comfort of home to the adventure of the great outdoors, from family to first encounters with nature, Welcome to the World revels in the joy that comes with sharing this new world with children, and seeing it through their eyes. A perfect read-aloud story for sharing from Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury.

A stunningly beautiful hardback edition of the most famous animal stories in the world. Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes from a life of comfort and kindness to one of hard labour and cruelty. Bravely he works as hard as he can, suffering at the hands of men who treat animals badly. But Black Beauty has an unbreakable spirit and will, and is determined to survive...

Discover the magical world of Moomins in this chunky lift-the-flap book with a surprise pop-up ending! It's time for a very special picnic in Moominvalley. But where is Moomintroll? Join Little My, Moominmappa and more marvellous Moomin characters as they join in the hunt to find Moomin! Based on Tove Jansson's original characters and artwork, this interactive board book is perfect for little readers and the youngest Moomin fans! Discover more magical Moomin books: Moomin's First 100 Words Moomin: The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap Book Moomin's Peekaboo Night Night: A Lift-and-Find Book My First Moomin: Best Friends My First Moomin: Goodnight Moomin My First Moomin: Be Brave, Moomin Moomin's Pancake Picnic Peep-Inside

An adorable graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them. This funny and heartwarming series is The Baby-Sitters Club for pets - and perfect for 8+ fans of Rollergirl and Lottie Brooks. Meet best friends Gabby, Priya, and Mindy. They’re different in just about every way, but they have a few important things in common: they’re in the same class, they absolutely love animals, and for various super-sad and unfair reasons, none of them can own any pets. Sob! But, as luck would have it, it seems their neighborhood is in need of some afterschool dog-walkers. So, just like that, PAWS is born! However . . . it turns out running a business is harder than it looks, especially when their adorable pup clients all have such different needs - and the girls can't agree on how best to help them. When the girls' fighting leads to a doggo crisis, their friendship threatens to tear apart - can they get it together, and save the day?

“All creatures grim and evil, under the tired sun, are settling down - and so must you, my horrible little one…” It’s time to go to bed, and whether you are a phantom, a vampire, a Dark Lord or a yeti, you still must brush your teeth, put on your pyjamas, and settle down with a cosy story. Full of warmth and humour (and slime!) this rhyming bedtime book will disgust and delight sleepy little monsters everywhere.

Soon to be a major Netflix animated series! 'You're the last of the Werewolves, son. Don't fight it . . . conquer it.' Discover the epic fantasy adventure series as Drew Ferran learns he's the last of a long line of Werewolves - and rightful ruler of a land governed by Werelords. When the air is clear, Drew Ferran can pick up the scent of a predator. When the moon breaks through the clouds, a terrifying fever grips him. And when a vicious beast invades his home, his flesh tears, his fingers become claws, and Drew transforms . . . Can Drew battle the Werecreatures determined to destroy him and master the wolf within? Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Wolf King is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.

Follow Maddie Moate as she takes a look inside everyday objects and machines – from fridges to fire engines! Starting in the home, you'll find out how microwaves heat your food and how smart speakers react to voice commands. Then take a trip to the supermarket and discover how the checkout works, before heading to the playground and learning why a roundabout makes you feel dizzy! As you learn about difference machines and objects, you'll go on four mini adventures – from finding missing parts of a toy car, to preparing a birthday picnic. And there are puzzles for readers to solve too, including a spot the difference, a maze and a word ladder. The marvellous machines featured in this book range from objects in the home (including a smart speaker, a microwave, a dishwasher, a fridge and a toilet!) to machines in the workplace (a dentist's chair, an X-ray machine, a digger and a fire hose), as well as in the playground, at the shops, on holiday and beyond. Written and researched by Maddie Moate, the star of CBeebies Do You Know?, this book is packed with awesome facts and key STEM concepts - perfect for nurturing curious minds aged 6 and above.

Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this enchanting new series, where there's a magical mix-up for every princess! As a baby, Rose was cursed to meet a mysterious fate on her thirteenth birthday. Unclear on the exact details, no one's more surprised than Rose when she's suddenly - magically - whisked away to a strange palace and trapped there by an evil queen holding a suspicious-looking apple . . . Princess Snow is preparing for a ceremony that will prove she's fit to rule. The problem? Her stepmother. The other problem? Without warning, she finds herself suddenly - magically - in the middle of the Dreamwood where, on top of everything else, she has to worry about a sleeping curse . . .

In the thrilling finale to the epic fantasy series filled with gods and monsters of Shinto mythology, a twelve-year-old girl with divine heritage risks everything to save her family – and the world – from the vengeful goddess of the underworld. Momo Arashima just wants an ordinary life. But she's about to become legendary . . . Momo Arashima is half goddess and half human – torn between two worlds. But with her friends Danny, Ryleigh, Jin and Niko by her side, she’s finally starting to find a place where she belongs. Too bad none of that matters when Izanami, the treacherous goddess of death, threatens the life of someone Momo loves and forces her into a terrible bargain. Izanami is after the Jewel of the Heart, an artefact that will help her finally escape the land of the dead . . . and she wants Momo to get it for her. Along with her friends, Momo must face fire demons, fanged mermaids,and spiders as big as horses. But even if they succeed, what will Momo do? Sacrifice the person most precious to her, or hand over the Jewel and unleash Izanami on the world?