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The ancient war between dragons and wolves is about to begin again. As a young wolf learning to hunt, Rana is teased for being a daydreamer, while Fenn, her brother, is seen as a cheeky show-off. But when Rana survives a perilous encounter with a fire-breathing dragon, she is made spokeswolf for the pack. And Fenn's claim that he can sense danger suddenly doesn't seem so wild. Only Rana and Fenn stand against the dragon's charm and magical power. And the wolves' whole world is at stake. An epic new fantasy from emmy-award winning TV writer Glenn Dakin Packed with mysterious wolf-lore, powerful dragon magic, thrilling battles, devious lies and great escapes Perfect for fans of the Wings of Fire series, Dragon City and Dragon Mountain.

The Magpie Riddle was previously published as The Graveyard Riddle. Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling, award-winning The Goldfish Boy, one of the most talked-about debut children's books of recent years. Melody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the corner of the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there... Hal tells her that he's a spy-in-training, using the house as a base for his undercover surveillance of a known local criminal. Her friends Matthew and Jake don't believe that a teenager would be entrusted with this mission and turn the tables to spy on him, uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as they go. A clever, very moving mystery for young readers to help solve "One of our most inventive writers for children" The Times The Goldfish Boy is a modern classic.

The perfect activity book for little learners aged 3-5 who are preparing to start school. Fun colourful activities Parent notes page Includes a certificate Activities to support Early Years Foundation Stage   The book is packed with activities which will help to practise key skills to develop children's confidence before starting school. Sharpen hand-eye coordination and fine-motor skills with tracing, drawing, colouring and connect the dots activities that help develop imagination and dexterity. Practice visual and problem-solving skills with spot the difference, sorting and matching activities that help develop an ability to make comparisons, identify similarities and differences, and develop logical and mathematical reasoning skills. Develop early reading skills with activities which identify letters and their sounds providing the foundation for phonics teaching in school. Build mathematical skills with counting, associating numbers with quantities, comparing quantities, sequencing, patterning, and more.

A delightfully peculiar picture book about bravery and embracing the magic of the night! Garden Glen was afraid of the dark. Each night when the sun went down, all the lights in town turned on. The houses shone like the noon sun. Every house except for Millie Fleur La Fae's, of course. Millie Fleur knows there are enchanting things that can only be glimpsed in the dark. But ever since she moved to Garden Glen, her nighttime friends are nowhere to be found. Determined to welcome the dark back to town, Millie Fleur bakes delicious moon pies and plants a sweet-smelling moon garden. But before the nighttime creatures will return, Millie Fleur must convince the townspeople to be brave and turn out the lights. Join Millie Fleur on another wonderfully spooky journey, as she teaches the townsfolk not to be so scared of the dark. Christy Mandin's beautiful prose and wonderfully weird illustrations make this a gorgeous gift A gorgeous companion to The New York Times-bestseller Millie Fleur's Poison Garden Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Wednesday

A laugh-out-loud picture book about the fun of starting school! “Both funny and empowering for children” - The Times The first day at school can be scary... especially for the teacher! In this picture book you'll learn all the ways you help your teacher get through the school day: watching over them in the playground, listening to their stories, and spotting missing numbers. Most of all, you'll see how much fun school can be! Bethany Walker's hilarious text is perfect to be read-aloud with little ones who are about to start school Laugh your way through the day with Sophie Kent's warm illustrations! For another heartwarming picture book about starting school, check out Worry Boots by Lisa Thompson and Aysha Awwad Older readers will also LOVE Chocolate Milk X-Ray Specs and Me, How to Steal the Mona Lisa and Olly Brown, God of Hamsters by Bethany Walker!

What can you carry? A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you made? A hope or a dream? This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebrates all the precious things we can carry, from toys and treasures to love and hope. Best of all, it shows how we can all care for each other with the love we carry in our hearts. Children will identify with so many of the beautiful, familiar scenes in the book, whether it's carrying a special pebble on the beach; cuddling their favourite teddy bear . . . or being carried on their dad's shoulders! The story is written in lyrical rhymes, perfect for reading aloud. The fabulously colourful illustrations are full of fun and warmth. This is a warm hug of a picture book, full of inspiring messages and spectacular illustrations Helen Docherty is the author of many much-loved rhyming books, including The Snatchabook and The Knight Who Wouldn't Fight Brizida Magro is an award-winning illustrator with a talent for creating stunning, colourful illustrations and adorable characters

A summer of fake dating just got real... Effie is fed up on playing third-wheel to her best friend Chelsea. She dreams of being the main character in her own life. Just when she thinks romance isn't for her, Effie meets irresistibly cute barista Aiden at her local cafe. When she's with him, she doesn't have to hide she's autistic and can be her true self. But when Chelsea makes a snide remark about how she's never had a boyfriend, Effie and Aiden strike up a deal: they'll pretend to date. But as their fake feelings start to feel ... real, can Effie cast aside what everyone else thinks and follow her heart? Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Elle McNicoll A whole cast of neurodivergent characters, including an autistic, main character who learns how to be herself and find love. fake-dating tropes and a handsome barista love interest An exclusive interview with author Lucy Powrie included! About the author: Lucy Powrie is the author of The Paper & Hearts Society series. Lucy is also known for her YouTube channel, lucythereader, where she discusses her favourite books. To date, she has over 40,000 subscribers, and in 2020 founded the #ClassicsCommunity. She lives in the South West of England.

Have you ever wanted to change how a story ends? Then this is the picture book for you! Help! Dragon Dave has been stuck in this book FOREVER. He really wants to get out. The story always has a very sticky ending . . . But when Prince George shows Dave that words can be re-written, will Dave be brave enough to change his story? This funny, innovative picture book is a story of empowerment, friendship, and daring to be different! Written by master storyteller Alex Latimer, author of many picture books, including Pip & Egg Illustrated by new rising talent Phillip Cullen Features important messages, subtly woven into a child-friendly story, with bags of humour and fun Encourages children to be brave, question often, and to embrace change when it feels right

Dive into summer fun in this graphic novel romance from Webtoon. It's perfect for fans of True Beauty and Pumpkinheads! Amidst the chaos of her parents’ bitter divorce, Alaskan teenager Waverly Lyons trades in her textbooks and parka for a summer of suntans and short-shorts with her aunt in Florida. A fish out of water even back in the snow, Waverly is determined to be everything she isn’t back home: cool, fun, dare she even say part of a group? There’s just one problem. She doesn’t know how to swim. Enter Blake – the super-tan, super-hot, super-arrogant boy next door who seems to hate her guts. When he discovers her secret, Waverly is positive that her perfect summer is perfectly over. But then Blake does the unthinkable. He offers to teach her. This slice-of-life YA romance is illustrated in an anime-inspired style that readers will love. What are you waiting for? Dive in! A fun graphic novel full of fun, romance and sunshine! Gorgeous anime-inspired illustrations bring this story to life Perfect for fans of webtoons such as True Beauty!

A graphic novel adapted and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile! When The Baby-sitters Club gets into a huge fight, Mary Anne is left to her own devices. She has to eat alone in the school cafeteria, figure out how to make new friends, and deal with her overprotective father. But the worst happens when she finds herself in a baby-sitting emergency and can't turn to her friends for help. Will Mary Anne solve her problems and save The Baby-sitters Club from falling apart?

The third laugh-out-loud full colour story starring Nina Peanut - superstar frozen pizza chef, ghost hunter and detective extraordinaire, creative genius. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. I'm Nina Peanut and I'm in my world tour era - ok, so I'm actually just going on an all-inclusive family holiday to Sunshiney Island, but STILL. And who's that I've just spotted on the next sun lounger over? Only my mortal enemy Megan Dunne, who had told everyone at school she was off to the Maldives... Pack your sunglasses and flip flops and join me for a sandcastle competition, extremely elaborate ice creams, fun in the sun and the BEST HOLIDAY EVER! * Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. * Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour pictures throughout. * Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and Lottie Brooks.

A joyful picture book about friendship and togetherness, from international bestselling illustrator, Axel Scheffler "An uplifting celebration of empathy, kindness and togetherness" Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub Would you like to come inside this book? You're very welcome. In fact, everyone is welcome here, whether you're big or small, flappy or jumpy, noisy or quiet. With its simple text and endearing animal characters, Welcome shows how everyone can be a good friend, and how we can all help others to feel welcome. Axel Scheffler's fabulous, funny animals are the perfect ambassadors to show us all about friendship and togetherness: how to laugh together, play together - and, most importantly, how to make friends again after a quarrel! Axel is much-loved for his characters such as the Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog A donation from every copy of Welcome sold goes to Three Peas, a charity which supports refugees who have had to flee their homes. Welcome follows Axel's picture book Kind which has enjoyed huge critical and international success. Welcome has sold into 14 territories Praise for Kind: The Times 'Children's Book of the Week' on 6th April 2019 'A treasure trove of wisdom and beauty. . . A beautiful and profound book' BookTrust 'An anthology of tips about how to make a kinder world' The Sunday Times 'This book is really good ... A simple story about what achieving the impossible dream of 360-degree kindness might look like ... showcasing some of the best children's book illustrators in the world' The Times 'Children's Book of the Week' 'This valuable book discusses kindness in all its forms' Daily Mail 'Celebrate the importance of kindness. Small acts of kindness can make a real difference' Angels and Urchins 'A timely and inspiring new picture book' Primary Times 'A beautiful and thoughtful gift that will be treasured for generations' South Wales Evening Post 'One of this year's most celebrated releases' Telegraph

A sparkling picture book about one girl's unforgettable first day of school with a UNICORN! The first day of school can be worrying. But it's hard to feel scared when a unicorn is your new classmate! And what do unicorns do for FUN? Start a conga dance through school? YES. Chomp up everyone's food at lunchtime? OOPS . . . YES! Make everyone have the BEST first day ever? OBVIOUSLY! A mischievous, funny text by award-winning author Lucy Rowland Super fun and brilliantly bright illustrations by bestselling creator Mike Byrne, the illustrator behind The Pumpkin Who Was Afraid of the Dark, The Unicorn Who Came to Breakfast and many more The perfect picture book to have children giggling away and calm their nerves before their first day at school

From the author of the instant New York Times bestseller I Hope This Doesn't Find You, Never Thought I'd End Up Here is another hilarious and romantic romcom from Ann Liang, this time following a former model determined to get revenge on the boy who ruined her life. Leah Zhang has spent her whole life in LA - it's all she's ever known. That is until her parents grow tired of her broken Mandarin and zero regard for etiquette, and send her on an intensive two-week travel program across China. There's a competition running throughout the program where the winning duo will receive a glowing letter of recommendation to the college of their dreams. Leah is forced to partner up with her former classmate and least favourite person ever: cynical, sarcastic Cyrus, who's somehow only gotten more annoyingly handsome. But the deeper they wander into China's provinces, the deeper Leah finds herself falling in love - with the boy she thought she despised, the home she never thought she'd call her own, and the parts of herself she thought were already lost. From the author of This Time It's Real and I Hope This Doesn't Find You comes another swoony, enemies-to-lovers rom com For fans of Jenny Han and Crazy Rich Asians Perfect for BookTok, Never Thought I'd End Up Here explores the power of choosing your own path and embracing your authentic self

Have you ever wanted to change how a story ends? Then this is the picture book for you! Help! Dragon Dave has been stuck in this book FOREVER. He really wants to get out. The story always has a very sticky ending . . . But when Prince George shows Dave that words can be re-written, will Dave be brave enough to change his story? This funny, innovative picture book is a story of empowerment, friendship, and daring to be different! Written by master storyteller Alex Latimer, author of many picture books, including Pip & Egg Illustrated by new rising talent Phillip Cullen Features important messages, subtly woven into a child-friendly story, with bags of humour and fun Encourages children to be brave, question often, and to embrace change when it feels right

The hottest picture book from the incredible duo behind the New York Times bestseller, The Leaf Thief! Squirrel is back, and he's enjoying the long, sunny summer days. But wait! Why is Bird going to bed when the sun is still up? What a silly idea! Squirrel could never fall asleep while it's still light... And when the sun starts to disappear earlier and earlier each night, Squirrel is convinced there MUST be a sun thief about! Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet some new nocturnal friends along the way. Luckily, the sun always comes out in the end ... even if it doesn't stay for long! Another personality-packed story by Alice Hemming, celebrating the changing seasons Brilliant illustrations by Nicola Slater that are full of expression and humour With a handy information spread at the back for kids that explains why days become longer in the summer and get shorter through the winter Lots of fun facts about nocturnal animals, too!   Also available: The Leaf Thief (paperback and gift board book) That's My Flower (paperback) The Snow Thief (paperback) The Leaf Thief - Colours (lift-the-flap novelty board book) The Leaf Thief - Numbers (lift-the-flap novelty board book) Where's The Leaf Thief? (felt flap novelty board book)