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Meet the baby platypus who loves to snuggle by day but bounces awake when the sun goes down, in this playful picture book with a joyous twist.  The moon rose and all the animals curled up to go to sleep. But then, Platypus’s puggle just wanted to… PARTY IN THE NIGHTTIME! During the day, an array of baby animals love to play. Giraffe’s calf made everyone laugh, Hen’s chicks did magic tricks and Sheep’s lamb got herself in a jam, but Puggle just wants to snuggle . . . until darkness falls.  From New York Times bestselling author, Mo O’Hara, and brought to life with adorable illustrations by award-winning Loretta Schuer, discover what Puggle and the other baby animals get up to in this funny (and surprising!) bedtime story.  Packed with animals in hilarious scenarios and witty, rhyming word play, this is a perfect bedtime read for children who just can’t keep still at night!

*NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED*‘A must-have for every British cyclist and an essential read for anyone who thinks they know the hills of the British Isles.’* – Cycling Weekly  From lung-busting city cobbles to windswept mountain passes that break legs and spirits, this definitive guide pinpoints the roads that have challenged riders for generations and earned their place in cycling folklore.  Whether you’re a leisure rider seeking your next challenge or an elite athlete chasing records, these are the 100 British climbs you need to conquer.  To help you along the way, the guide includes: Maps: with the start and finish of each climb, as well as grid and OS references. Timings: the approximate time it takes to complete each climb so you can plan your trip.  Difficulty ratings: from 1-10 taking into account gradient, length and surface, with climbs suitable for all abilities. With chapters dedicated to each region of the UK and complete with a checklist at the back to track your progress, this is a must-have for cycling enthusiasts up and down the country.  Now fully revised with more pages, stunning new photography, enhanced climb profiles and extra stats, 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs will inspire you to get out, gear up and ride them all.

Discover the world’s most iconic train journeys and soak up the geography, heritage and quiet luxury that make each unique. Spanning six continents, the journeys range from epic, multi-day odysseys to delightful local rides to capture the simple joys of rail travel. Each journey is brought to life with: Commissioned illustrations that evoke the spirit of each route. An exploration of the cultural and historical significance of the trains, tracks and stations.  Highlights to watch for along the way, from architectural gems and engineering feats to natural wonders and stunning landscapes. Travel through the snow-covered peaks of Switzerland, the vast deserts of Australia, the lush valleys of Japan and the dramatic coastlines of Norway. Encounter tales of lions in Kenya, elephants on Namibian tracks, and wartime escapes in the Alps. Whether it’s the Ghan, the Glacier Express or the Settle & Carlisle, each route invites readers to experience the world from the window of a train. Perfect for armchair travellers, train enthusiasts and lovers of slow travel, Great Rail Journeys is a giftable tribute to the enduring magic of railways. It’s a book to inspire your next adventure, or simply to enjoy the ride.

A fresh introduction to ‘blue health’, The Healing Power of Water shows how building a new relationship with water can calm stress, awaken clarity and enrich your body and mind. From coastlines and rivers to lakes and rain, ocean advocate and Blue Health Coach™ Lizzi Larbalestier combines academic research and lived experience to encourage you to discover some of the many ways water heals and how you can connect more deeply with it.  This photographic-rich book includes: Guided practices: breathwork, short meditations, and sensory exercises you can do wherever you are. Practical activities: rituals and thought experiments, as well as physical activities such as snorkelling and surfing, to cultivate simple everyday habits and bring blue health into your routine. Evidence and explanation: accessible summaries of the latest scientific research on how water improves health. Eco-centred perspective: reflections on stewardship and how deepening your relationship with water supports planetary as well as personal wellbeing. Beautiful imagery: evocative photography and illustrations that make the book a tactile, coffee-table companion as well as a practical guide. Whether you live by the sea or seek peace of mind in busy urban spaces, The Healing Power of Water offers science-informed tools to reduce anxiety, sharpen attention, restore vitality and cultivate a more fluid way of living. This is the perfect book for wellness readers, mindfulness practitioners and anyone wanting to develop their blue health. Let The Healing Power of Water be your invitation to slow down and connect with water, to fall in love with it in the many ways it shows up in your life, and to enhance your mental and physical wellbeing, whilst helping protect the planet’s most vital natural feature. For more ways to connect with nature, discover other books in the series, The Healing Power of Trees and The Healing Power of Sound.

Why do ships sink? What really happens when they go down? Join Dr Profundo on a voyage across the world’s waters to uncover the astonishing true stories behind real-life shipwrecks.  With more than 50 fascinating case studies uncovering the mysteries surrounding shipwrecks beneath the waves, The Shipwreck Atlas offers a captivating journey through maritime history and discovery. Written by Jo Arnold, a trusted voice in children’s books, this immersive guide provides an expert yet accessible look at what lies hidden on the seabed.  For example, readers will learn about:  The Mary Rose, a shipwreck which left historians scratching their heads for centuries.  The SS Gairsoppa which sank in just twenty minutes. The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror which were trapped in ice before sinking in Arctic Waters in 1848. SS Sultana’s deadly explosion on the Mississippi River. . . . and many more extraordinary stories from across the world’s waters. Each spread features full-bleed artwork and engaging annotations, bringing the drama and mystery of each wreck to life. Discover the ships in their glory days and their resting places on the ocean floor, zoom in on remarkable artefacts and learn fascinating facts through ‘Did you know?’ bubbles and ‘In numbers’ lists. Perfect for curious minds, The Shipwreck Atlas combines adventure, history and science in a visually stunning package. This is the ultimate book for young explorers, budding historians and anyone fascinated by the secrets that lie beneath the sea.

Move the slider mechanism to answer funny questions about the home and lift five flaps to find hidden creatures!  It's bedtime in this interactive and playful board book, which places the child at the centre of the action. Each spread is packed with fun and includes an engaging question about the scene. Decide and slide to choose your answer!    Inside you’ll discover:  Six multiple choice questions explore different rooms in a house. Vibrant, bold and funny illustrations from Susie Hammer will keep little ones entertained and engaged. A multi-sensory reading experience, with a slider and flaps to lift. Spot the Quizzy Bean characters on each spread and lift the flaps to find out who’s hiding. Encourages active engagement and interaction, and helps children to express their knowledge and preferences. Each title in the series explores key Early Years concepts across the questions, for example: shape, colour or size.  From Rebecca Atkinson – best known for pre-school series Mixmups, which airs on Channel 5's Milkshake! – and Susie Hammer, this entertaining series is perfect to develop children's understanding of the world around them, learn to express choices, play and enjoy reading!  Other titles in the series include: Ask Me About: Farm, Bedtime, Busy Wheels.

Comedian and bestselling author Russell Kane is back with When Brian Met Terry – a hilarious and relatable story that will resonate with anyone who’s had to make room for someone new. Terry the Burmese cat has it all. A loving family, a cosy home and the undivided attention he believes he deserves. Life is comfortable for this pampered pet – until everything changes. One day Dad arrives with Brian, an excitable chihuahua puppy with big eyes and even bigger energy. While the family fall instantly for Brian’s charms, Terry is less impressed. In fact, he is FURIOUS! Terry makes it clear that he won’t share his kingdom easily. As his tantrums become more and more dramatic, the family wonder if Brian and Terry will ever learn to get along.  When Brian Met Terry is perfect for any animal lover, but can also be read as a metaphor for sibling rivalry and the ups and downs of introducing a new baby to the family. At its heart, this funny and heartwarming picture book is about learning to get on with those whom you might dislike at first – or who dislike you. That and a very, VERY dramatic cat.  With Russell’s trademark wit and brilliantly characterful illustrations by Erica Salcedo, When Brian Met Terry combines laugh-out-loud moments with a reassuring message of acceptance. It’s perfect for reading aloud at bedtime or gifting to pet-loving families. Entertaining and reassuring in equal measure, this is a picture book children will want to return to again and again.

‘This deeply personal book is a delight for those who already value our feathered friends and is a perfect introduction for those who are new to birding.’ – Caroline Quentin   ‘A fresh, funny and deeply personal take on why birds matter, from an important new voice in nature writing.’ – Dr Stephen Moss  Birdwatching is for everyone. Discover how simple, everyday encounters with birds can help you bond with the natural world.   Whether it’s a brief encounter with a friendly robin or a curious wood pigeon perched on your windowsill, everyone has a bird story. Join nature and wildlife enthusiast Charlie Bingham as she travels the length and breadth of the UK, searching for oystercatchers on rooftops and peregrines on cathedral spires. Simply look up and become part of the awe-inspiring world that exists above us.   Broken into twelve chapters, each covering a different bird and a different lesson, discover: How engaging with nature doesn’t require expertise, special equipment or remote settings. Practical advice and accessible ways to notice and interpret the birds around you. How birdwatching helped Charlie navigate grief, mental health, ADHD, financial strain and other major life challenges.  Blending Charlie’s beautiful nature writing and personal anecdotes with relatable life lessons, this is the perfect book for all birdwatchers, or anyone who struggles to find motivation to get through the daily grind.   Both a memoir and a practical guide to slowing down and noticing what’s around you, The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds reveals how even the smallest encounters with nature can offer a renewed sense of connection. ----------------------------------------------------------------------'Moving, informative, funning, evocative. Charlie's book will take you on a wonderful journey through the world of birds and the stories of those that live alongside them. Through her stories, you will be inspired to embark on your own journey and make a deeper connection with the natural world around you. An utter delight from start to finish.' – Miranda Krestovnikoff‘A beautifully written book that connects us to beauty and curiosity. It will fill your mind and make your heart sing like a nightingale.' – Robin Ince‘It reads as the instructions for a nature prescription, something the world needs more of.’ – Nick Baker

'If you’re feeling lost this book is for you.' Jo Emerson - The UK’s leading confidence coach Take control of your future with five proven rules to negotiate life on your terms.  In today’s fast-changing world, life is more uncertain than ever. The old road maps do not seem to work and many people are questioning what success really means. In moments like these, the ability to understand ourselves, define our dreams and negotiate our path forward is not a luxury: it is a necessity.   Luckily, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at University College London, Dr Sunny Lee, can help you achieve these goals with five essential rules:  Rule 1: Own your goals by identifying what success means to you and building a Goal Algorithm to prioritise decisions. Rule 2: Master smart give-and-take by learning how to make strategic trade-offs and creating win-win outcomes. Rule 3: Leverage your plan B by strengthening alternatives so you can walk away from bad deals without fear. Rule 4: Manage ego to win what matters. Stay focused on interests, not pride, using the IRPIR model. Rule 5: Play the long game by building trust and relationships that develop over time. Packed with real-life examples and practical exercises you can use immediately, this book is your DIY manual for navigating pay-rise conversations, setting boundaries, planning career moves and much, much more.  Turn obstacles into leverage and build a life that works on your terms with Your Next Move. 'Blending behavioural science with real-world insights, Your Next Move is a practical, inspiring guide to navigating career and life transitions with purpose and strategy.' Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic – Global thought leader, bestselling author and organisational psychologist

From the award-winning creators of The Hare-Shaped Hole, It Won’t Be Forever helps young children cope with separation anxiety by showing how love keeps families connected, even when they’re apart.  In the woods there lives a fox family. One of the cubs, Vixie, has a close relationship with her dad, Rey. He makes her feel safe and he's always there for her when she feels lonely, worried or sad.  One day, Rey tells the family that he has to go away for a little while and Vixie worries. She can’t bear to be apart from her dad!  But Rey reassures her that he’ll be back before she knows it and gifts her a kingfisher feather as a reminder of love. He promises that as soon as he can, he’ll be back home.  So Vixie is brave and carries on without her dad. And when she misses him lots, she looks at her feather and feels connected to Rey, even though he’s far away.  And sooner than she knows it, her daddy comes back! And Vixie knows that missing her dad’s not unbearable, never. For she understands truly, it won’t be forever.  Warm, lyrical text and expressive illustrations come together to create a sensitive and emotionally intelligent exploration of separation anxiety. Perfect for sharing at bedtime or during moments of transition It Won’t Be Forever offers young readers reassurance that difficult feelings are natural, absence does not mean loss and love always brings us back together.

Step into the irresistibly cute world of the Fuzzballs and discover a joyful guide to creativity, kindness, friendship, and self-care packed with activities and feel-good fun to dip into anytime.  Fuzzballs’ Guide to a Super Cute Life invites you to immerse yourself in the wonderfully whimsical lives of Whisky the cat, Ollie the bunny, Timmy the tiger, and their friends, as they share their tips for living life the Fuzzballs way.   With color-coded sections and a lively, easy-to-navigate format, you can jump straight into the activities that suit your mood, whether you want to draw, relax, bake, or reflect.  For example, there are: Quizzes and personality tests to find out which Fuzzball you’re most like. Comics and short stories featuring the Fuzzballs’ funny and heartwarming adventures. Creative drawing guides to help you draw their favourite characters or design your own. Simple, kid-friendly recipes for delicious treats like cookies and ice cream. Guides to friendship, kindness, and everyday life. Gentle wellbeing tips focused on mindfulness, creativity, gratitude, rest, and self-care. Games and activities designed for both solo fun and sharing with friends. Fun, bright and bursting with personality, Fuzzballs’ Guide to a Super Cute Life is a playful companion for all readers ages 11+.   Let the Fuzzballs show you how to live your cutest life.

From social media superstar, and Sunday Times bestselling author and gardener, Jamie Walton, this charming picture book uses plant friendships to show how cooperation, kindness and growing together help everyone.  From cheery sunflowers and shy little carrots to brave (but smelly) onions, each plant has its own strengths that help the vegetable garden thrive.    But when Squish the squash plant sprouts and can't stop growing, the garden faces new challenges: can she find the right friends to help her fit in? And when sneaky beetles creep into the patch, munching leaves and causing trouble, will the helpful herbs come to the rescue?  With teamwork, understanding and a little bit of magic from Mari the Marigold, the plant friends discover that everyone has a role to play and that plants, like people, need friends to be able to grow!  Plants Need Friends Too! is a heartwarming adventure with companion planting techniques at its core.   Complete with wonderfully whimsical illustrations by Rose Gerrard, this book teaches lessons from nature and shows that being a good friend – just like a good companion plant – means helping others.

Reconnect mind and body with Somatic Healing, the practical guide to feeling good in your body. Discover gentle, beginner friendly movements and routines to work your body and mind out in a new, mindful way, and feel physically good. Learn, through this book, how to listen to, understand, and work with (not against) your body one small movement at a time. Release stress, tension, and trauma from your body, soothe your nervous system, and connect with your energy flow through simple movement and breathwork. In this illustrated, how-to guide, you will find:•25+ gentle movements to connect body and brain, with step-by-step instructions and visuals•5 somatic movement routines, from a 10-minute routine to release grief, to a 5-minute routine to boost energy•5 somatic meditations to sooth and revitalise the mind, body, and soulThe benefits of somatic healing can include:Better connection to mind and bodyImproved mental, physical, and emotional wellbeingDecrease in physical painReleased stress, tension and traumaIncreased energy, strength, flexibility, and mobilityEmbrace holistic healing and nourish your physical, emotional, and mental health through the power of mindful movement and somatic healing.

What was Cinderella’s fairy godmother doing before the magical ball? Find out in this charming tale from the exciting picture book duo, Abie Longstaff and Leire Martín.   The little fairies in Fairyland all grow up to help humans as a Fairy Godparent. All are born with a special, useful skills . . . except Dazzle. None of the other fairies think Dazzle's talent for making balloons, party horns and sparkly surprises is all that helpful!    But little does she know, a human called Cinderella needs some help getting ready for a party . . .   Perfect for fans of fairy tales with a fresh twist, join Dazzle on her sparkling journey and discover how she became the fairy who changed Cinderella’s life!

Discover the joy and meaning of Juneteenth, a very special celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Jeremiah and his family are preparing to honor Freedom Day, join them to learn more about how and why it is celebrated.Embark on a journey of learning and discovery with Celebrations & Festivals: Juneteenth, a beautifully illustrated, narrative non-fiction picture book designed for children. This engaging and informative book takes young readers through the history and significance of Freedom Day, told with a gentle, age-appropriate voice.Jeremiah is excited for Juneteenth, but first he want to show how he and his family honor their culture and history all year round. Join them as they work on community projects, visit historic landmarks, learn about Black history, and celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans. When June 19th arrives, they pray and thank their ancestors, fly special flags, make yummy Juneteenth recipes, and attend the big parade in town. They it’s back home for a party, where they celebrate with music, dancing, and laughter. There''s a big BBQ, southern soul food, and lots of treats, including Jeremiah’s delicious red velvet cupcakes! In the evening they go to watch the fireworks in their neighborhood and wish each other a happy Freedom Day. Follow young relatable characters and their parents as they honor their culture and history and celebrate Juneteenth, radiating Black joy and championing community.Learn about important people and events that shaped Black history.Write your own freedom song and create your own freedom flag.Bake some delicious tea cakes for your Juneteenth celebrations.Contains 16 pages of extra non-fiction content, including history, crafts, recipes, activities, and a quiz that bring the learning experience to life, encouraging young minds to engage with and understand the importance of Juneteenth.Perfect for families, educators, and young readers, this book is a celebration of Black joy.Discover more with other titles in this delightful Celebrations & Festivals series!

Football Kicks is a hilarious collection of comic-strip football jokes, filled with over 60 laugh-out-loud silly scenarios! Emiliano Migliardo’s outrageously funny full-colour comics are perfect for avid football fans and reluctant readers as the jokes are mostly wordless. This awesome compilation of one-page comics is a winning combination of silly yet clever gags and pranks, filled with the joy – and frustration – of football!  Full of football frolics about mischievous tactics, doing whatever it takes to get the ball in the back of the net and even the perils of being nut-megged, this is the perfect gift for any young football fan. These short, sporty jokes will be the talk of the playground… or football pitch!