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Join Anna Hibiscus on her first big holiday to snowy Canada! A bind-up of two classic stories for 6+ readers by an internationally renowned Nigerian storyteller. Two books from the universally loved Anna Hibiscus series in this delightful new bind-up. Anna Hibiscus lives in Nigeria with her large extended family: her mother, father, twin baby brothers, Double and Trouble, her grandparents and lots of lots of uncles and aunts! But Anna is about to set off on her first big holiday on her own, to visit Granny in Canada. She'll make new friends, eat new foods and finally see sweet, sweet snow! But when she starts to miss her family, can Granny make her feel at home in Canada?

Third book in the doodle-packed diary series – now with a fresh new look and exclusive bonus content. "Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offering" – Mail on Sunday"You must read these books" – Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny vs Monkey This is a magical diary, which should be wondrous thing, but in reality it is a living nightmare... Loki, the mighty trickster god, has been banished by Odin to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old boy - and he's furious that he's been cast as the villain in the school play! All he wants is for everyone to love him the way they do Thor. Is that too much to ask? No! Not when he discovers a cursed ring that can grant his darkest wishes... BONUS CONTENT: Loki-style "facts" about his fellow Norse gods, Asgard vs Midgard, the Insult Generator 2.0, and a lesson in how to draw Thor. There’s a whole world of Loki to read: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame A Bad God’s Guide to Ruling the World A Bad God’s Guide to Making Enemies A Bad God’s Guide to Causing Chaos Also in the series: A Bad God's Guide to Unruly Activities

Perfect prom ... or perfect disaster? Expect the unexpected in this funny, edgy and highly anticipated novel from the authors of Reese Witherspoon's Book Club YA Pick Stuck Up & Stupid - Angourie Rice, star of Mean Girls and Mare of Eastown, and award-winning playwright Kate Rice. Amy Middleton has all her plans in place for the school ball – the perfect designer dress, the perfect dream date, the perfect night. When Leo Prince finally agrees to go with her, success seems assured, and the night belongs to Amy. But fate, it seems, has other plans, and with the buzz of an unexpected text, her perfect night begins to unravel. In the second novel from acclaimed Australian mother-daughter duo Angourie Rice and Kate Rice, brutally honest journal entries, texts, interviews and school newsletters slowly reveal a night gone terribly and hilariously wrong. A deliciously dark comedy of errors about unrequited love, manipulation, misunderstandings and the tragic fate of one innocent goat...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATIONSHORTLISTED FOR THE V&A ILLUSTRATION AWARDThere is a train which has beds in their own small cabins so that you can sleep while the train rolls through the night. I went on one, not long ago…Just as it’s starting to get dark, a little girl and her family board the sleeper train – they’ll travel all through the night, and reach their destination in the morning. But as the train rocks from side to side, the little girl can’t sleep. It’s all too exciting! So, instead, she travels through her memory to all the different places she has slept – from her room at home, to a tent in the wild, to Mum’s old room at Grandma and Grandad’s house... But will that help her to drift of? loriously illustrated in rich colours throughout, and written by a Booker shortlisted author, this captivating bedtime story will take readers on a journey through the vast Indian countryside, and carry them straight on to dreamland. "A lilting cultural touchstone great for bedtime.” Booklist"A warm-hearted tale of family love and togetherness .... a soothing bedtime story." Red Reading Hub “This visually vibrant yet gentle bedtime book promises, like the sleeper train, to calm and soothe readers.” The Horn Book (starred review)“Comforting, vibrant, soothing.” Kirkus Reviews“Layers feelings of comfort and warmth across time and space.” Publishers Weekly

Two terrible pirates ... two brilliant detectives! The first book in a hilarious illustrated pirate mystery series for readers 6-9, crammed with puzzles and clues for the reader to solve. Young fans of funny books like Invesitgators and Grimwood and puzzle books like Cluedle and Murdle Junior will love this series!Buck and his loyal rabbit, Ears, are officially the WORSE PIRATES on the Seventy Seas! When they bump into the terrifying CAPTAIN BLOODFANG, she gives them an ultimatum: follow CLUES to find her missing chef, or else be turned into pirate stew!Along with their MISFIT CREW, can Buck and Ears SOLVE THE CASE and save themselves from a horrible fat? augh out loud as you spot the clues and try to solve the mystery before pirate detectives Buck and Ears!Praise for Buck & Ears Pirate Detectives:"Buck & Ears is the funniest book of 2026! Hilariously bonkers and full of brilliantly twisty puzzles to solve, this is as fun and as fab as a book can be!" Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark"Five stars on the seven seas for this brilliant new series." Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons"A funny mystery story with perfectly plotted clues and stunning illustrations. The perfect reading for pleasure series.” Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of Race to Imagination Island"Buck & Ears Pirate Detectives invites you to enter a colourful and distinctly smelly world. You just want to pinch your nose and dive right in!" Alasdair Beckett-King, author of Montgomery BonBon: Murder at the Museum"A rollicking read packed with humour and heart. I can’t wait to read Buck & Ears' next adventure!" Rachel Chivers-Khoo, author of The Wishkeeper's Apprentice

Latest book in the doodle-packed diary series – now with a fresh new look and exclusive bonus content. "Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offering" – Mail on Sunday"You must read these books" – Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny vs MonkeyI am Loki, the trickster and the greatest of all gods... Loki, the mighty trickster god, has been banished by Odin to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old boy. When Freyja, the god of love and war pays a visit, friends turn to enemies and enemies to friends, turning Loki's life upside down. Usually it's him causing the chaos, but this time, it's up to Loki to stop it. BONUS CONTENT: Loki-style "facts" about his fellow Norse gods, a mysterious prophecy generator and a lesson in how to draw Valerie. There’s a whole world of Loki to read: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame A Bad God’s Guide to Ruling the World A Bad God’s Guide to Making Enemies A Bad God’s Guide to Causing Chaos Also in the series: A Bad God's Guide to Unruly Activities

A funny, fact-filled and fascinating guide to poo, parasites and all the gross bits of animal science!Take a trip INSIDE the animal kingdom in this entertaining guide to poo and parasites. This hilarious and engrossing book (emphasis on the gross) from bestselling zoologist Nicola Davies reveals... - Why some animals EAT their own poo!- How parasites use MIND CONTROL on their victims!- And why poo can actually be REALLY USEFUL!The perfect book for kids who like their science a little bit disgusting...

Get out and about in nature with this brilliant book of year-round outdoor activities inspired by the world of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Inspired by the world of the modern classic and much-loved family favourite We're Going on a Bear Hunt, this is an outdoor activity book for young nature-lovers and their families everywhere! With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, there are over 30 nature adventures to be had! Set out in seasonal chapters with four brand new Bear Hunt poems by Michael Rosen, each section includes activities such as pond-dipping, star-gazing, den-building, bird-feeding alongside rain gauges, scavenger hunts, tree investigations and conker noughts and crosses. Ideal for families with young children, this engaging book is guaranteed to make going for a walk a whole lot more fun!

A moving picture book about friendship and finding the courage to brave a dark and stormy night by an award-winning author-illustrator. James lives in a little wooden house beside the sea. Every day he rides his bike around the island, saying hello to all his animal friends; the otters in their mirror-bright pool, the birds in the trees, the bears in their shadow-dark cave and the rabbits in their warm burrow. Every day is perfect. Perfect, that is, until one night a fierce storm arrives. James braves the wild night to check that his friends are safe, only to find that they have disappeared! Where could they be? James might just find that his friends are closer to home than he thinks.

Discover brilliant writing tips, tricks and story prompts in this hilarious and accessible guide, from the winners of the Lollies 2023 Book Award for Non-Fiction. Magically transform your writing skills with this book packed with fun facts, activities and essential skills for storytellers. Perfect for use in schools or for kids at home, get inspired and get stuck in to some creative monster-themed fun!Praise for Unleash Your Creative Monster:“Intelligent, inspiring and lots of fun” – David Almond“This is as inspirational and practically useful a guide to writing fiction any aspiring young writer could ask for […] A bible for anyone with a big imagination.” - The Best Children's Books of 2022, The Big Issue

“Get inspired by Nicola's wonderful books for kids of all ages” - Steve Backshall Listen! Listen! Somewhere in the deep, deep blue, a humpback whale is singing. Follow the story of one whale’s song as it spreads across the world’s oceans in this awe-inspiring non-fiction picture book from Welsh Children’s Laureate Nicola Davies. Discover the hidden wonder of how humpback whales listen and learn songs from each other, in this celebration of the beauty and power of nature. With spectacular artwork by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup, this is the perfect bedtime story to share with curious young animal-lovers.

The ultimate beginner’s guide to the magic of Shakespeare, from the award-winning Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell. Step inside a sparkling celebration of the wonderful words of William Shakespeare. With former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen as your guide, discover how Shakespeare explores love and heartbreak, magic and superstition, jealousy, beauty and much more in a collection of quotes and speeches taken from his plays – plus a selection of Shakespearean insults and one-liners! Michael Rosen’s commentary illuminates the Bard for beginners alongside sumptuous illustrations by Chris Riddell, making this the perfect book to bring Shakespeare to life for all ages.

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Spring is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree. The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In spring, the tree's leaves are budding, rain falls from the sky, a sweet treat is a cookie and the perfect hat is a yellow one that keeps you dry. Now I See Spring celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year. Collect them all:Now I See SummerNow I See AutumnNow I See Winter

"Gary is a cartooning genius" Jamie Smart, author of Bunny VS Monkey"We had planned to read one chapter a night as our bedtime story, but my son didn’t want to put it down, so we ended up reading it all in one sitting! It’s a five-star read from him." - NetGalley ReviewerA laugh-out loud graphic novel with PETS! SUPERPOWERS! SILLINESS! ACTION!A strange magical substance has seeped into a pet food warehouse, and now dogs, cats, bunnies and fish all have freaky superpowers – whether they want them or not! The newly-formed Mighty Mega Pets are determined to get to the bottom of the pet food mystery in order to ... no pressure ... save the world!This hilarious, action-packed full-colour graphic novel about the perils of power, the importance of teamwork, friendship and standing up to bullies will have 6-12 year olds barking with laughter. AND they'll get tips on how to deal with a cranky tortoise!From Gary Northfield, known for his Julius Zebra books and his comics in The Phoenix and Beano.

A multi-award-winning adventure of heroism, friendship and survival with a powerful ecological message – set in an epic miniature world. Toby Lolness is just one and a half millimetres tall, and he’s the most wanted person in his world, the Great Oak Tree. When Toby’s father makes a ground-breaking discovery, tapping into the very heart of the Tree’s energy, he also realizes that exploiting it could permanently damage their world. Refusing to reveal the secret of his invention to an enraged community, the family is exiled. But one man is determined to get hold of the forbidden knowledge ... and his plan is to destroy the Tree. Now Toby's parents have been imprisoned and sentenced to death. Only Toby has managed to escape, but for how long?

A vibrant interactive picture book about connecting with nature, wherever you are – perfect for budding nature-lovers. In the city, "nature" can seem far away and hard to find... But nature is all around you! When you stop, look closely and listen carefully, you can find it everywhere. Follow two children on a gentle walk through their city as they begin to notice the small, hidden wonders of the wild – from the birds singing in the trees, to the plants pushing through the pavement. With lyrical text from biologist and Springwatch presenter Gillian Burke, and vibrant artwork by Rong Pham and Vinh Nguyen, this is a story about curiosity, connection and belonging to the natural world. Perfect for fans of Slow Down, this thoughtful non-fiction picture book encourages children to:- Look for the wildlife on their doorstep- Slow down, observe and cherish the world around them- Feel curious, calm and connectedWith gentle search-and-find elements throughout and mindful nature activities at the back, this is a book that readers aged 4+ will love poring over and return to again and again.