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It's time for the Big Boing Off competition and all the usual contestants, Flea, Frog, Goat and Kangaroo, are taking part. But they aren't the only ones . . .  because this year Elephant is determined to be the first EVER elephant to compete. There is just one problem – elephants CAN’T jump!  But, with the help of some clever, creative and rather amusing ideas from her friends – including a space hopper, a pogo stick and even a catapult – perhaps Elephant can find a way to go BOING after all . . .    A laugh-out-loud picture book about teamwork, perseverance, dreaming BIG and making the impossible possible, with gloriously zingy illustrations. 

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CITY GIRL SERIES ‘Warm, relatable and funny’ Marian Keyes 'One of Scanlan's great strengths is her gift for writing fully rounded characters, and this is Scanlan at her very best' Irish Independent The City Girls are back! And as City Girl, Devlin Delaney’s iconic gym and spa, prepares to mark a big anniversary, Devlin and her best friends Caroline and Maggie are looking forward to a fabulous party where they can all put their problems behind them and celebrate. Devlin’s past has returned to haunt her, with a shocking revelation. But she’s strong and her beloved Luke has her back.  Caroline is facing up to issues she’s long suppressed, with the help of a man who’s becoming more than a friend. Will happiness finally be hers? Maggie’s family is driving her mad. Her ex, Terry, and their daughter don’t get on, and she’s made an alarming discovery about her elderly mother’s financial affairs. She wants to run far, away. Sparks are going to fly, and some people are going to get a lot more than they bargained for!    Once a City Girl, a City Girl Forever. Nothing will stop their celebration . . . or will it?  ‘I LOVE this. I think it's Patricia Scanlan's strongest book ever!’ Cathy Kelly  ‘I BAWLED, roared laughing and was on the edge of my seat. It's a masterclass in storytelling!! Patricia Scanlan is at the absolutely top of her game’ Ciara Geraghty  ‘It felt like I’d just bumped into such great old friends… ones I haven’t seen since school and have missed SO much, and am desperately wanting to know everything that’s happened to them… I was in book heaven’ Caroline Grace-Cassidy 'Full of messy, complex family drama, laced with wisdom, laughter and poignancy. What a joy!' Carmel Harrington  

Whether you live in a city or in the countryside, a world of amazing, diverse wild food is at your doorstep. Not only is wild food free and sustainable; it is also jam-packed with nutrients and flavour beyond anything you will find in a supermarket. In Free Food,award-winning author and forager Mo Wilde explains how to identify the plants, seaweeds, nuts and spices that are safe (and delicious) to eat, including foraging staples like wild garlic and lesser-known herbs like the fragrant sweet cicely. Organised into plant families, it gives you the tools to develop a deeper understanding of a plant’s visual cues and their place in the ecosystem. Once you have identified the plants, Wilde also describes ways you can eat them, whether that’s making jams from wild berries or gluten-free flour from roots and nuts. The possibilities go on. You can deep-fry hogweed tempura; top your dishes with cow parsley; create a wild pantry of herbal infusions, spices and fermented drinks, and even tap beech trees for their sap. Gorgeously illustrated, Free Food will awaken your sense of wonder. Whatever your lifestyle – whether you are an enthusiastic forager or simply curious about wild food – this book will inspire you to get outside and re-connect with nature.

There was once a hare who did NOT like to share. What is the point of sharing? thinks the hare. The more I give away the less there is for ME.   But even the hare can appreciate the lovingly tended carrot patch created by the neighbouring rabbits. So, when a huge boar threatens to destroy the patch, will this hare come to see that giving things up for others means that you can gain so very much MORE of the most important things in life?  A brilliant book to encourage conversations about sharing and communityStunning artwork from the highly-acclaimed illustrator of I'm Sticking with You and The Duck Who Didn't Like Water A warm hug of an ending! Praise for Steve Small: "A pure splash of joy" - Daily Mail on The Duck Who Didn't Like Water "Comical, bold ... tender" - The Sunday Times on I'm Sticking with You Also by Steve Small: The Duck Who Didn't Like Water Wellington's Big Day Out Brave Litle BearWith Smriti Halls:I'm Sticking with You I'm Sticking with You Too Let's Stick Together

From the internationally bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies comes a dark and twisty thriller about secrets, lies and revenge. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Laura Marshall and T. M. Logan.* LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA TWISTED DAGGER 2025 * 'A dark, addictive, suburban nightmare' Chris Whitaker 'Ferociously entertaining, spiky, bitchy, funny' Catherine Ryan Howard ‘A page-gripping, nail-gnawing good read’ Cara Hunter 'A deliciously dark story' Nikki SmithEllen Walsh has done something very, very bad. If only she knew what it was . . . Teacher, mother, wife, and all-around good citizen Ellen is juggling non-stop commitments, from raising a teen and two toddlers to job-hunting, and renovating her dream home. Amidst the chaos, a note arrives in the mail declaring: Sooner or later everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences. Ellen has no idea why someone would send this to her. She tells the occasional white lie, has a sharp tongue now and again, but she’s done nothing to incur the wrath of an anonymous enemy.  As she races to discover who’s set on destroying her life, Ellen receives more threatening messages, each one hitting closer to home and everything that she cherishes. Could the five bad deeds that come back to haunt her explain why things have taken such a deadly turn?Praise for Five Bad Deeds . . . ‘This book is genius. Funny, authentic, keeps you guessing and gasping as you can’t trust ANYONE’ Jo Callaghan 'Deliciously waspish, twisty, and relatable' Claire McGowan 'Five Bad Deeds is an absolute scorcher with a moral message about the effect of our actions on others at its dark and thrilling heart' Victoria Selman 'Layered characters, gut-punching twists and beautifully written' Jo Spain 'An utterly compelling, superbly characterised, constantly fascinating mystery' Gytha Lodge

Fight aliens, create your own spaceship and invent new out-of-this-world creatures. With this ultimate activity guide, anyone can draw!   Join Will and Drawdroid on their adventure through space and time and learn how to draw as you go. With step-by-step instructions, pro tips, fun facts and tons of action along the way, this is everything you need to bring your imagination to life.   From renowned comic-book artist, and the star of SkyKids Draw With Will and RTE’s Storytellers.Features of this book:Simple step-by-step instructions with clear directions and illustrations on the left-hand pages. Kids can quickly learn how to draw spaceships, invent their own aliens, draw in 3D and much, much more Comic book panels on the right-hand pages with lines to draw over and gaps to fill in to help practise what you've learned! Draw expressions, decorate spacecraft and design your own superhero armour Space to practise your free-drawing at the end of each chapter - let that imagination roam! Colouring fun! After finishing their drawings, kids can colour their creations, as well as Will's drawings, to their hearts content for hours of artistic mindfulness 

A fun, spicy romcom with the poignancy of Abby Jimenez and a modern twist on “surprise baby” for fans of Jasmine Guillory. 'A strong supporting cast and complex subplots reinforce Kendall's spicy romance that probes issues of identity, commitment, and modern family dynamics' SHELF AWARENESS Megastar Whitney “Sahara” Richardson has everything planned - including when she’ll have kids. But a medical mix-up makes her the biological mother of a child she didn’t carry and whose father she’s never met.  World-famous Whitney “Sahara” Richardson is at the top of her game. With four Grammys, an Oscar nod, and a half-billion-dollar clothing line, her career is skyrocketing. Even her headline-grabbing dating life is looking up. And if everything goes as planned, marriage and children are just a few years away. However, a mix-up at the fertility clinic where her eggs are stored puts the cart before the horse, and Sahara suddenly has a daughter... whose biological father is reluctant to share.Praise for Token 'Fresh, sexy and funny.' heat 'A funny, satisfying read full of sparkling banter and thoughtful social commentary.' Shauna Robinson 'The most delicious blend of a *very* heated novel, the dynamics of an age old and rock-solid friendship, the complexities that come with being a Black woman in any workspace and a romance that could melt any heart. Token had me rapt from the very first page with it’s humour and intelligence - I absolutely adored it' Ore Agbaje-Williams 'Brimming with angst, banter, and a fiery chemistry.' Taj McCoy 'This romance has it all - flirty banter, deep emotion, and a smart, sassy heroine.' Jennifer Probst 'A smart, sexy rom-com that had me chuckling from the first page. I loved it.' Brenda Jackson 'Token is a smart and sexy romantic comedy...that is quick-witted, funny, and dives into contemporary social issues.' BuzzFeed

THE NEW FIRST WORLD WAR SPY THRILLER FROM THE MASTER OF THE GENRE 'Judd, a veteran spy novelist and former diplomat, knows his way around Britain's world of shadows. He takes the reader straight back to the start of the first world war and the long, smoke-filled, gloomy corridors of Whitehall ministries', Financial Times 'Emily Grey proves so engaging that I hope she'll keep going into the Cold War', Jake Kerridge, Daily Telegraph 'Veteran spy writer Alan Judd eschews easy drama and obvious cliffhangers in this elegantly written novel' Literary Review In the glorious summer of 1914, Emily Grey, a young Cambridge undergraduate, is studying German in Heidelberg. While there she meets Hans, a philosopher with grey eyes and long lashes, who wins her heart and asks her to marry him. When the First World War intervenes, however, she is forced to return to England, leaving Hans behind to join the Imperial Navy.   A year later, Emily is recruited to serve in a recently established government department. Commander Cumming, head of His Majesty’s newly-formed Secret Service — sometimes also known as MI6 — is keen to make use of Emily’s language skills. Assigned to interview an informer known as ‘The Dane’, she learns of a plot so audacious it has the potential to change the entire course of the war.   At Rosyth in Scotland, the home of the British Grand Fleet, Emily must work undercover to locate the mole the heart of the British naval establishment. Who is the traitor known only by the codename ‘Heiffer’? And can she find him in time to prevent a military catastrophe that would spell disaster for the country she serves?   Blending unparalleled authenticity with literary flair and historical accuracy, Alan Judd has created a gripping thriller about the early days of MI6 that cements his reputation as a master of the historical spy novel. 'A masterful storyteller with an intricate knowledge of his subject' The Daily Telegraph   

‘Absorbing' Telegraph ‘Gentle, empathetic, committed to righting undeniable wrongs’ Sunday Times, Book of the Week 'Illuminating and affectionate… an intimate and perceptive portrait' Publishers WeeklyAn intimate and revelatory biography of Yoko Ono from bestselling author of Beautiful Boy David Sheff met Yoko Ono and John Lennon in 1980 when conducting an in-depth interview with them just months before John’s murder. In the aftermath, Sheff and Yoko became close friends as she rebuilt her life, survived threats and continued creating groundbreaking art and music. Drawing from their decades-long friendship and interviews with Yoko, her family, close friends and collaborators, Sheff shares the story of one of the most unlikely and remarkable lives ever lived. Yoko spans from her birth to wealthy parents in pre-war Tokyo and her harrowing experience as a child during WW2 to her arrival in the avant-garde art scenes of London, Tokyo and New York. We see how she coped under the most intense, relentless and cynical microscope as she was falsely vilified for the most heinous cultural crime imaginable: breaking up the greatest rock-and-roll band in history. So often remembered only for her impact on The Beatles, Yoko has been caricatured as an opportunistic seductress or manipulative impostor. Yoko delves into her life as an artist, musician, feminist and activist, reframing her incredible achievements independent of Lennon. Yoko is a harrowing, moving, propulsive and vastly entertaining biography of a woman whose story has never been accurately told. It highlights Ono’s incredible talent and acknowledges her as a true artistic icon.

'Without doubt, a future classic' DAISY BUCHANAN  'Funny and charming' HOLLY GRAMAZIO  Bryony doesn't actually mind being single. So she doesn't understand why she keeps seeing (ok, sleeping with) Ed, who is perfectly fine, but also only okay. After developing the ick on their fifth date, she resolves to end things – only to receive a call the next day telling her Ed has died.  Worse yet, he seems to have represented her to his family and friends as his great love. Obviously, it would be cruel to correct them. Then she's invited to the funeral. It would be equally rude to refuse . . . right?    Before she knows it, Bryony has been drawn in by the charisma and chaos of Ed's eccentric family and tangled in a web of her own lies. She's been guilted into signing up to his sister's pyramid scheme, she's in far too deep with several of his nearest and dearest – and to make matters worse she's experiencing a lot of physical symptoms that are becoming harder and harder to ignore . . . Probably Nothing is the answer to just how far sheer awkwardness can take someone. Peppered with Lauren Bravo's irresistible wit, it explores the relatable modern cults of wellness and people-pleasing, and digs into the eternal dilemma: life is short – so should you settle for perfectly fine?

Beautiful. Blonde. Missing. Murdered. The brand-new exhilarating thriller from the bestselling author of Like A Sister.* LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA TWISTED DAGGER 2025 * ‘A compulsive page-turner with plenty of twists and turns you won't see coming. Kellye Garrett is a rising star, and Missing White Woman is her best one yet’ Harlan Coben  ‘You never know what’s coming next in Missing White Woman. Kellye Garrett writes with an unstoppable momentum and cultural edge that makes this a thriller not to be missed’ Michael Connelly ‘Fantastic. Only Garrett could craft a tale so adroitly attuned to our everyday fears’ S. A. CosbyIt was supposed to be a romantic getaway to New York City. Breanna's new boyfriend, Ty, took care of everything – the train tickets, the sightseeing itinerary, the four-story Jersey City rowhouse with the gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline.  But then Bree wakes up one morning and discovers recently missing dog-walker Janelle Beckett dead in the foyer. Ty is gone, vanished without a trace. A Black woman alone in a strange city, Bree is stranded and out of her depth. There’s only one person she can turn to: her ex-best friend, a lawyer with whom she shares a very complicated past. As the police and a social media mob close in, all looking for #Justice4Janelle, Bree realises that the only way she can stay out of jail is if she finds out what really happened that night.  But when people see only what they want to see, can she uncover the truth hiding in plain sight? More praise for Missing White Woman . . . 'A one-sitting read that should be on everyone's list!' Mary Kubica 'Taut, suspenseful, and packed with heart, devious twists, and unforgettable characters, this novel grabbed me tight and wouldn’t let go. A single-sitting read' Meg Gardiner ‘Expertly mixes sorrow and grief, humor and identity, with the chaos of social media’ Rachel Howzell Hall ‘Bree is unforgettable . . . You are in for such a ride!’ Rachel Hawkins  

‘A rural Ben Aaronovitch!’ C. K. McDonnell   ‘Fast-paced, entertainingly creepy, laugh-out-loud funny, and genuinely moving’ Michelle Paver  Dear reader, you are cordially invited to the strangest wedding of the year . . .   It’s May 1941, and the war is in full swing. Yet in the quiet village of Woodville in rural Kent a happy event is on the horizon, as Faye Bright interrupts her training with the British Secret Service to return home and marry her true love, Bertie.   But as preparations get underway, a ghostly premonition throws a spanner in the works. Who is the Corn Bride, and is her burning visage a warning, or a threat to the happiest day of Faye’s life?   As Faye and the witches investigate, it’s soon apparent that there’s much more on the line than dress fittings, cake and Bertie’s stag do. For an old enemy is stirring in the shadows, bent on vengeance. And he’s not above crashing a wedding to get it.   Will the happy couple make it to the church on time? Or, after all she’s survived, could it be getting hitched that finally spells Faye’s doom?Embark upon an adventure that weaves together romance, undead Nazis, pensioner spies, spectral schoolchildren and a talking budgerigar, and still somehow manages to prove that love is the most powerful magic of all. For fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett comes the fifth novel in this delightful series of war, mystery and a little bit of magic . . . Don’t miss the other magical books in the WITCHES OF WOODVILLE series! #1 The Crow Folk #2 Babes in the Wood #3 The Ghost of Ivy Barn #4 The Holly King

The irresistible new picture book from Sophy Henn that's guaranteed to turn that frown upside down! "Such a funny, relatable book about tricky moods... Sophy's illustrations always leap off the page. Surely a new bedtime classic."Nadia Shireen - author of Barbara Throws a Wobbler and Grimwood Have you ever had a day when you just hate EVERYTHING? You have? Well, what if you had a friend who helped you to work out that rather than hating everything, you LOVED everything instead? Sounds good, right? Well, THIS book is THAT friend so you might want to read on!Other picture books by Sophy Henn from Simon & Schuster:The Best Worst Day Ever The Music in Me

Once upon a time was only the start . . . welcome to the Fairytale Woods! It's a race to the palace for Puss in Boots in a hilarious secret diary from million-copy bestselling author, comedian and actor Ben Miller. Life is not fair for Mittens the cat.  First it’s no more milk for breakfast, then he’s forced to sleep in a windowless shed. And now he has to use a LITTER TRAY?! This. Is. Not. Happening! A cat of his calibre should be living it up in a castle, and he’s determined to make his dream come true.  His master certainly isn’t going to be much help, so it’s up to Mittens to charm the king and queen, defeat a shapeshifting ogre, and outwit the princess’s own cunning cat. But first things first, he has his eye on a very fetching pair of boots . . . Only a PUSS IN BOOTS can make it all the way to the top.Come down to the Fairytale Woods and discover what your favourite characters are really thinking in the bestselling series from Ben Miller, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. Diary of a Big Bad Wolf also available.

Discover your wild side! Join twins Misha and Ziggy as they put their extraordinary animal powers to the test in this new illustrated wildlife adventure series for readers 6+. For fans of Leonora Bolt and Space Detectives.Misha and Ziggy are no ordinary twins. They have a secret that no one else knows: Misha can speak to animals and Ziggy can shapeshift into them!The siblings couldn’t be happier to be joining their wildlife presenter father on a trip to Ethiopia, and they’re determined to help him bag the best footage of the legendary Black Lion.When the Black Lion goes missing, Misha and Ziggy are certain their powers can help track it down, but they aren’t the only ones on the hunt for the extraordinary animal. Can the twins help keep the whole jungle safe from harm?PRAISE FOR THE WILD MAGIC SERIES‘Loveable and brilliant adventure-seeking characters . . . funny, gorgeously illustrated and full of heart. Perfect for young readers.’ Swapna Haddow, author of Dave Pigeon series

'A beautiful book' Greg JamesThere’s no love quite like that between a dog and their human.   When people come to see Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick at his referral hospital, they are in desperate need of his help. No matter who they are – a serving member of the military, a young boy whose dog is his best friend, a couple at a crossroads – they all have one thing in common: hope that Noel may be able to heal their animal companion.   In his thirty years as a vet, Noel has seen people from all walks of life come through his doors. And through stories of his cases, he shares his unique perspective on our often hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking relationship with dogs. Filled with warmth, love and characters from Thor the Pyrenean Mountain Dog to Bertie the Pomeranian, with every shape and size in between, this is a celebration of our connection with man’s best friend.  Dogs make us the best humans we can be.