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From the bestselling author of Wilder Girls and queen of twisty narratives, Rory Power, comes her highly anticipated new Young Adult thriller. Last summer, Nan's three best friends disappeared into Saltcedar Canyon. She's spent the year since grieving their loss and avoiding questions about what happened that night. Now, on the anniversary, she's ready to say goodbye, and so are the girls' families, who have reconvened to hold a memorial. But their vigil is interrupted by the shocking return of one of the missing girls alive. Everybody is overjoyed. Everybody, that is, except Nan, who was pretty sure they were dead. After all, she's the one who killed them. Atmospheric, fast-paced and vividly realised, Kill Creatures is a book about secrets, jealousy, violence and revenge. Perfect for fans of A Good Girls Guide to Murder and Gone Girl.

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

“This Letter Says I Love You tells a universal story about missing a loved one that is guaranteed to resonate with readers of all ages. I defy anyone to read it without shedding a tear” - Charlotte Heathcote, The Daily Express A heartfelt picture book about celebrating and remembering loved ones. Keep sharing the things that you wish you could say. Our letters to loved ones will all find their way . . . Matilda misses her grandma a lot and wishes she could talk to her again. Some days she feels sad. And some days she remembers all the happy memories they shared together. But what if there was still a way to tell her grandma just how much she loves her? After all, the ones we love are always with us. Based on a true story, this beautiful picture book shows how we can stay connected to those we've lost by writing them letters. Matilda's idea of creating a post box to send letters to those who have passed on has taken root across the country, and now children and adults can post letters to their loved ones in one of her special white post boxes. Including a letter written by Matilda Handy, for her grandmother Matilda's original postbox was set up in Gedling Crematorium and over 40 more postboxes have now been introduced across the UK With lyrical, hopeful text by Lucy Rowland Sharon Rentta's heart-warming illustrations bring Matilda's story to life The perfect picture book to support children who have lost a loved one

Beware! This book is seriously funny (and packed with monsters . . . ) Mighty Myths is a spectacular, fun-packed introduction to the magnificent myths and legends of the world. You'll discover dragons and giants and three-headed monsters . . . but don't panic! Two cheeky ravens will guide you safely on your way. They'll show you who's helpful and who's scary. They'll tell you who might eat you as a snack (very important!) With captivating stories, monster-spotting guides and dazzling illustrations, Mighty Myths are always mighty fun! This fabulously funny pick-and-mix of the myths and legends of the world is packed with stories, facts and dazzling illustrations With its gold-foiled cover, this magnificent hardback would make an ideal gift By the award-winning creator of the hugely popular Myth Atlas and History Atlas

Who's that CHOMPING in the tree? Who's that ROARING in the jungle? Little lion is playing hide-and-seek, but can you find her and her NOISY friends? Use the simple clues on each page to guess which of your favourite animals is hiding. Then, simply pull the tab to reveal a surprise pop-out peekaboo! With six creatures to meet, this novelty book is sure to keep your little one entertained and can be cherished by parent and child alike. A bold, innovative and collectable novelty series Enhances motor skills, pincer grip and visual recognition Encourages early speech and language Also available: Peek-a-Who: Cow

Who's that QUACKING in the tree? Who's that MOOING in the field? Little cow is playing hide-and-seek, but can you find him and his farmyard friends? Use the simple clues on each page to guess which of your favourite animals is hiding. Then, simply pull the tab to reveal a surprise pop-out peekaboo! With six creatures to meet, this novelty book is sure to keep your little one entertained and can be cherished by parent and child alike. A bold, innovative and collectable novelty series Enhances motor skills, pincer grip and visual recognition Encourages early speech and language Also available: Peek-a-Who Lion

A fun and bubbly count-to-twenty picture book filled with mermaids! One night, tucked in their bunk beds, two children could NOT sleep. So, their lighthouse keeper daddy said that they should count some sheep. "But Daaaad!" they groaned. "Sheep live on land, not here amongst the waves!" And so, it was decided to count... SHINY TAILED MERMAIDS! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? By counting super sparkly mermaids, of course! With swimming, dancing and treasure-hunting mermaids on every page, and a fun counting story from one to twenty, falling asleep just got fun! A sweet rhyming story that's perfect for bedtime, by author Mark Sperring Gorgeous illustrations by smash-hit illustrator Tim Budgen fill every page Children will love learning to count with the help of twenty adorable mermaids If you like this, check out the others in the series: Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime, Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime, Twenty Elves at Bedtime, Twenty Bunnies at Bedtime, Twenty Pumpkins at Bedtime and Twenty Dragons at Bedtime!

From Tapas Media, the same webtoon platform that brought you Magical Boy, comes Rainbow!, a new LGBTQ+ YA graphic novel series! Teenager Boo Meadows has pink hair and a very vivid imagination – she has trouble separating from the real world. In her daydreams, she dances beautifully at balls or fights monsters as a magical girl. In reality, she has a complicated home life, work stress, school stress and a wicked crush on the girl of her dreams. When a new student, Mimi, arrives at school, Boo starts exploring a side of herself that she never considered before. As she grows closer with Mimi, it may finally be time for Boo to face reality . . . Who is the real Mimi? The one in her dreams? Or the one in real life? Rainbow! is perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Magical Boy, full of heart, adorable illustrations and a storyline that any teenager can relate to! A magical story following LGBTQ+ characters Perfect for fans of Heartstopper Bewitching illustrations helps to bring this heartwarming story to life

Wardrobe? Couture. Classmates? London's Elite. Parties? Scandalous. It's girl meets boy ... with a royal twist. After the death of her mother, Ruby is thrust into the glittering world of London's upper-class. At Clairmont Hall, the corridors are ruled by the Elites – a group made up not only of London's richest but actual royalty. Princess Caroline is rumoured to be dating the dazzling duke, Xavier. Ruby realizes infiltrating the Elites might be the key to finding out who her father is. He has to be one of her mother's high school friends - but which one? As secrets begin to unravel, Ruby agrees to fake date Xavier in the bid for Clairmont Queen, but she's not sure her feelings are strictly pretend. And Ruby swears he's been sending a few glances her way... Princess Diaries meets Gossip Girl with shades of Made in Chelsea style scandal! Filled with steamy, swoony #FakeDating tension A glitzy tale of family, identity and romance amidst the glamourous backdrop of London's high society

Magic and mayhem collide in beloved bestselling author Lynn Painter's THE WISH SWITCH, perfect for her fans and younger teens Emma Rockford knows it will take a whole lot of magic to make the school year go smoothly for her and her best friends. Luckily, before Emma's nana died, she left instructions on how to access a secret wishing well. Emma plans every wish … but doesn't anticipate obnoxious new kid, Jackson, throwing in wishes of his own that literally knock hers off course. When Emma discovers that her wishes are starting to come true, but for Jackson rather than for her, things get chaotic very quickly. Wishes will come true and sparks will fly … but only if Emma and Jackson work together. From bestselling author, Lynn Painter comes a hilarious laugh-out-loud story of friendship, family, and wishing - with a delightful dash of magic.

A 100% official collectible sticker book filled with terrifying images from all corners of the Five Nights at Freddy's universe! The most horrifying animatronics, locations, and artifacts from Five Nights at Freddy's are all here in this book featuring over 100 stickers. With blueprints, trivia, and Easter eggs throughout, this fresh new format is sure to attract Freddy fans of all ages. Fans can match the stickers to the descriptions of their favorite characters ... and save the extra stickers for their laptops, notebooks, water bottles, and more! Over 100 collectible stickers to use or share with friends Jam-packed with hidden secrets from the Five Nights at Freddy's universe Perfect for Five Nights at Freddy's superfans

Meet Stick Man and his family in this bright and bold shaped board book from the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo and Zog. Meet Stick Man! He lives in the family tree, with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. This board book is perfect for kids of all ages with sturdy shaped card pages and brightly coloured illustrations. The bouncy text introduces readers to the much-loved characters from the classic story by the number one bestselling author and illustrator. Based on the bestselling Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Sturdy card pages make this the perfect introduction to Stick Man for younger readers If you enjoyed this, check out All About Zog - A Zog Shaped Board Book Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in September 2024

A stunning picture book about how we can make the world into something beautiful. The sun makes the world hum. The clouds make the world blue. The wind makes the world wild. The rain makes the world new. But you know what else makes the world? You. In this gorgeous picture book, follow a father and son as they go camping and discover the magic of nature, and how everything we say or do could help the world become kinder and more beautiful. Featuring lyrical and gorgeous text from acclaimed author Muon Thi Van. Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien bring the story to life through their vibrant illustrations The perfect gift to inspire little ones and those who read it to them

ALL the fun and madcap adventure of THE FART THAT BROKE WORLD BOOK DAY continues in this planet-hopping, fart-powered-spaceship-shaking, laugh-out-loud story! When Saskia is captured by aliens who plan to turn her into a human fart-machine, Perks, Jezza and Leslie blast off on a mission to bring her back down to Earth. Things get even more complicated when they discover the spaceship holds some top-secret cargo… a gadget that the most dangerous, double-crossing villains in the galaxy are in hot pursuit of… Throw in a pitstop at the universe's worst restaurant, a visit to the Milky Way Museum of Oddities and a deeply strange encounter with a praying mantis wearing a big bouffant wig and sparkly platform booties and it's truly an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD adventure for our heroes. But when the mysterious gadget falls into the wrong hands, the kids must be the heroes the universe needs… and could the day be saved by one teeny, tiny FART? The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy for young readers who love brilliantly silly stories. Packed with pictures by Stephen Mangan's sister Anita Mangan. Escape the Rooms, The Fart That Changed the World, The Great Reindeer Rescue and The Day I Fell Down the Toilet have been huge bestsellers: Stephen and Anita are comic dynamite.

Grab your bag and get ready for an outdoor adventure! This brilliant activity book is packed full of outside play ideas based on four of your favourite books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. With a wide range of activities created by nature play specialists Little Wild Things, this book is bursting with ideas to encourage children and adults to explore and celebrate nature together. Including activities based on: Stick Man, The Highway Rat, The Ugly Five and Tiddler. Filled with activities guaranteed to keep little kids busy for hours The perfect gift for any fan of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler If you like this, you'll love Superworm and Friends Outdoor Activity Book