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NOMINATED FOR A CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION 2025. AS SEEN ON MILKSHAKE'S STORY DEN IN MARCH 2025!Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave. Only one child cannot turn their back on the troll. One day, he draws a flower with every petal coloured in but one, and leaves the chalk outside the cave. The next day, the flower has been completed. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they one shows a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll. "But you're not a troll," says the boy. "You're a boy - just like me." Patience, kindness and the power of art win out in the end: the two boys wordlessly draw together. Soon everyone joins in and forgets that there was ever a troll inside the cave. This touching story delicately embodies the philosophy of art therapy, in the face of isolation and difficult emotions. From the creative duo behind A Shelter for Sadness, award-winning artist David Litchfield's illustrations are a joyful celebration of pavement art, which is sure to have little ones reaching for their own chalks.

<p><b>A bighearted tale of family, forgotten stories and the search for belonging, from award-winning author Maisie Chan. Perfect for fans of Benjamin Dean, Jenny Pearson and Helen Rutter.</b><br><br><b>'<i>A firecracker of a book - packed with sparks and surprises</i>' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce</b><br><b>'<i>Truly captivating</i>' - Jen Carney</b><br><b>'<i>An absolute delight</i>' - Clare Weze</b><br><b>'<i>Tender, funny and heartfelt</i>' - Nazima Pathan<br></b><br><b>Nate Yu Riley loves three things: his Switch, his ant farm (especially Betsy, queen of the colony) and his family. </b><br><br> He's not so sure about some other things, like moving to a big city, starting a new school, and his parents making him do Chinese stuff. They're always trying to get him to embrace his heritage, but Nate can't speak Chinese, and he doesn't know anything about Chinese customs. <br><br>But when Nate comes across an old shell casing engraved with a Chinese dragon, he can't stop thinking about it. And when he touches the shell, someone extraordinary appears. A ghost from long ago. Someone who needs Nate's help<i> - </i>and Nate might just need his, too ...</p>

<p><b>THE <i>SUNDAY TIMES</i> BESTSELLER<br><br>This enchanting poetry collection serves as a compassionate guide through the journey of childhood, crafted with wisdom and warmth by No. 1 <i>Sunday Times </i>bestselling author Donna Ashworth.<br></b><br><b>"<i>Brilliantly reflective, awakening and full of comfort. This is an offering of beauty.</i>" - Giovanna Fletcher<br></b><br>The perfect gift for any parent to share with their child, <i>Words Can Fly</i> is a beautifully illustrated keepsake, wrapped in a luxurious cloth cover adorned with gold foil.<br><br>Each poem explores what's most important in young lives - family, friendships, school and the world around us - encouraging a growth mindset that fosters empathy and builds resilience. Through its heartfelt verses, children are inspired to celebrate their unique identities, embrace curiosity, and discover the transformative power of kindness and compassion.<br><br>A timeless addition to any young reader's bookshelf, <i>Words Can Fly</i> offers a treasure trove of poems that will be cherished, revisited, and shared for years to come.<br><i><br>[Words Can Fly was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 7th June 2025]</i></p>

From the author of My Name is a Gift, Zeshan Akhter, comes a sensitively told story about a young refugee as he settles in a new country. It is beautifully illustrated by Nabila Adani. In a tale of home and healing, Noah's family have taken a journey no one should have to make. They arrive in a different country as refugees. While settling into their new house, Noah misses his Baba, Jida and their old home. When a fireworks display brings back both happy memories and difficult moments of their journey and arrival, his family and their new community support him in facing his fears and feeling hopeful for the future. This timely and heartfelt story is a deeply emotional exploration of the lasting impact of the refugee experience and the tragedy of war. The perfect companion to The Suitcase, The Journey and The Other Side.

<p><b><i>'Forget Sherlock Holmes - this dog detective will have children in suspense [...] A clever pastiche of classic detective fiction' - The Telegraph 5* review of Watts &amp; Whiskerton: Buried Bones and Troublesome Treasure</i><br><br>The second instalment in an adorable new highly-illustrated series bursting with mystery and mischief for readers aged 5+!</b><br><br>Budding detective Watts is back in Little Gossip to visit the Whiskertons and attend the village fete bake off. He's looking forward to a fun weekend, but then disaster strikes when the ovens flood with batter and accusations of sabotage begin to fly!<br><br>Who's responsible for the cake catastrophe? And why would they want to ruin the competition? It's up to Watts and Pearl to solve the curious case. But can this dog and cat detective duo find the proof in the pudding?<br><br><b>From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author-illustrator Meg McLaren. Purr-fect for emerging readers and fans of CLAUDE, HOTEL FLAMINGO and RABBIT &amp; BEAR.</b></p>

<p><b>PEREGRINE QUINN IS BACK FOR AN EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT ADVENTURE IN THIS SECOND INSTALLMENT IN THE OUTSTANDING NEW CHILDREN'S FANTASY SERIES!</b><br><b><br>A Games. A thief. A mechanical lioness. It's just another week in the Cosmic Realm!</b><br><br>The city of Cosmopolis is buzzing with excitement. The Cosmic Games are fast approaching, and eight champions are about to compete for a magical golden apple and a lifetime of glory. It's the event of a generation! But behind the scenes tensions within Olympus Inc. are running high as they struggle to hide signs of a rebellion, and the fact that a mysterious figure is trying to sabotage the Games. Who are they, and what do they want?<br><br>In Oxford, Peregrine is desperate to return to the Cosmic Realm but her mum is not keen. Surely, Peregrine's life is adventurous enough? The decision is taken out of Penelope's hands when Peregrine receives a letter from Athene herself, asking for Peregrine to compete in the Cosmic Games. How can Peregrine possibly compete against the other Academy-trained champions? Especially when someone is making it very clear that she should not be allowed to win . . .<br><br><b>ENTER THE PORTAL TO AN INCREDIBLE NEW WORLD IN THIS EPIC MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE. PERFECT FOR FANS OF SKANDAR and PERCY JACKSON.</b></p>

A fantastically funny farmyard fiasco to read aloud, written by Catherine Cawthorne and brought to life by Mike Byrne's larger-than-life illustrations. Farmer loves looking after her animals. Farmer does all the jobs that need to be done. And she does them just right. But most of all, Farmer LOVES her trusty sheepdog, Flo. So when Farmer gets sick, Flo leaps in to SAVE THE DAY! The only question is, what does Farmer actually DO all day? With the help of her farmyard friends, Flo sets to work: brushing the carrots, collecting the geese, sowing the sheep. . . HOLD ON! OH NO - Flo is in a muddle! Will Flo be able to get all the jobs done in time? Or will this farmyard fiasco go from bad to worse? This laugh-out-loud animal adventure will have all readers shouting 'OH NO, FLO!' as Flo's antics unfold, making it the perfect book for storytime. Ideal for fans of Duck in the Truck, You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus and Poo in the Zoo.

<p><b>THE SECOND INSTALMENT IN A FANTASTICAL MIDDLE GRADE TRILOGY FROM DR JESS FRENCH: TV PRESENTER, VET, CREATURE EXPERT AND CHILDREN'S AUTHOR!<br></b><b><br>THE WINDS OF PROPHECY ARE WHISPERING. A NEW BEAST IS RISING . . .</b><br><br>Alethea, Kayla and Rustus are the only ones standing in the way of the evil Professor Penn, who is raising an army of beasts.<br><br>Desperate to protect their home, they split up to find a way to defeat the professor. Kayla tries to uncover Penn's plans in the ruthless Southlands, as Rustus hunts for prophecies within the hidden Crystal Caves. Meanwhile, Alethea must journey to a new realm to unite the people against the danger ahead.<br><br>But the island is changing: plants and beasts are dying, volcanoes are erupting and waterways are drying up. Could it all be linked?<br><br>Alethea, Kayla and Rustus will have to trust the people and beasts they meet to help them on their way. And listen to the whispers on the wind that warn of an ancient legend ready to rise . . . <br><br><b>Perfect for adventurous readers of DRAGON REALM, FIREBORN and SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF.</b></p>

The perfect gift for anyone welcoming a new child into the family, this comforting picture book explores the idea of 'home' through nature's lens. A Home is a Nest is a beautiful gift book that explores the concept of 'homes' and 'family' in nature, from the cosiness of winter dens to the arrival of spring and a bird's first flight. Drawing parallels between the way animals care for their babies and how humans nurture their own, this stunning book is perfect for snuggling and sharing. With its gentle narrative, it's an ideal choice for reading aloud at bedtime. This is the perfect gift for those entering the precious early days of parenthood, by award-winning artist and Waterstone's Prize shortlistee, Emma Carlisle.

Flip the flaps to match the animal families!Meet seven farmyard animals and their adorable babies in this fun and chunky book. This clever board book lets little readers play a game of SNAP as they turn the pages to match the animal babies to their parents. With big and little pages to turn, this unique board book has great play-value and encourages fine motor skills in babies and toddlers, while teaching the names of baby animals. With a simple description of each animal, older readers will love to shout out the answer as they make a match. Brilliantly illustrated by Mel Matthews, this is the perfect book for playing with together. Also in the series: Animal Snap Jungle

Flip the flaps to match the animal families!Meet seven jungle animals and their adorable babies in this fun and chunky book. This clever board book lets little readers play a game of SNAP as they turn the pages to match the animal babies to their parents. With big and little pages to turn, this unique board book has great play-value and encourages fine motor skills in babies and toddlers, while teaching the names of baby animals. With a simple description of each animal, older readers will love to shout out the answer as they make a match. Brilliantly illustrated by Mel Matthews, this is the perfect book for playing with together. Also in the series: Animal Snap Farm

<p><b><i>'This bubbly, inclusive story, filled with meticulous detail, will be a winner for 7+ dance fanatics' - Guardian, on Ballet Besties: Yara's Chance to Dance</i></b><br><br><b>Pirouette your way into the Shimmer &amp; Shine dance studio, where the ballet besties are ready to put on a show!</b><br><br>Dante loves nothing more than scoring goals on the football pitch then racing to Shimmer &amp; Shine to ace his pas de chats.<br><br>But when his football friends start to tease him for his passion, Dante struggles to find the confidence to keep doing the two things he loves most.<br><br>Will encouraging Miss Diamond to enter their class into a dance competition be just what Dante needs to prove how fantastic dance can be? Will their adaptation of Beauty and the Beast win over his friends? Or will Dante have to put his own modern spin on things to truly shine?<br><br><b>A fun, inclusive and accessible series that will bring the joy of dance to young readers!</b></p>

<p><b>The fantasy adventure continues in the third book of the instant New York Times bestselling series! Return for Year Three at the global magic school in the sky in<i> The Deadly Fates</i>.<br></b><br>When Ella, Brigit, and Jason return for their third year at the Arcanum Training Institute, they discover a dark plot brewing. Secrets and deception surround the magic school's founders, and the trio will stop at nothing to find out what really happened to the Institute's enigmatic Conjure architect.<br><br>As they dive deeper into the mystery, it leads them to the Underworld and the Cards of Deadly Fate - a seemingly impenetrable prison full of villains. And worst of all, their old nemesis, Gia Trivelino, awaits them, ready to wreak more havoc.<br><br>With tensions between Conjure folks and Marvellers at a fever pitch, the trio must face the living and the dead to get the answers they need to protect their world.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Marvellers</i>:</b><br><br><i>'The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this world' -</i> Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series<br><br><i>'Characters I wish I could meet and magic that filled my dreams for days afterwards' </i>- A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series<br><br><b>The perfect next read for fans of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF.</b></p>

An innovative board book design that lets toddlers place three chunky shapes into matching slots. This bold, bright board book makes learning about shapes and first words endlessly fun. A chunky circle, triangle and rectangle attach to the book with colourful ribbons to create an engaging shape-sorter game, perfect for children from one to three years. The shapes slot into a die-cut on the page, with satisfying ease, completing a variety of images, from a rocket ship to a colourful butterfly. Matching the shapes aids children in their fine motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination and problem-solving skills. Each spread also introduces popular first words, making this the ideal book to learn from while having fun. Illustrated in vivid colour and effortless style by Polish artist Susie Hammer. Also available: Match the Colour

An epic adventure with four little dinos as they try to reach the moon, based on the Gigantosaurus TV series and characters by Jonny Duddle. On a sleepless night in Cretacia, the little dinos decide to visit the moon! Mazu stays up all night building a rocket and after some EPIC dino-naut training, Rocky, Mazu, Tiny and Bill are ready to go. But what happens when they don't quite make it? Are dinos supposed to go to the moon? Perhaps the real adventure was the science discoveries they made along the way... Join them in the latest episode and read the story to find out! Discover more of this international, bestselling series in The Story of Gigantosaurus, The Dino-Sitters Club, The Mysterious Maze, Giganto Games, and dino fact-packed Dinopedia.

Discover all your favourite vehicles in this adorable shaped board book. Each uniquely-shaped page reveals a new vehicle, alongside a simple fact and a playful sound to join in with. Little ones will love to BEEP, TOOT and NEE-NAW along as they meet cars, trucks, trains and boats, and even a helicopter. Packed with bright colours and friendly faces from Matthew Scott, the toy-like pages are sure to hold the attention of the youngest babies while the simple facts are perfect for toddlers. Also in the series: I'm a Dinosaur