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EMILY COXHEAD’S MISSION IS TO SPRINKLE A LITTLE BIT OF HAPPINESS ALL OVER THE PLANET. "I love Emily's positivity." MATT HAIGColour yourself happy in this cute colouring book, the perfect gift for fans of COCO WYO and anyone, young or old, who wants to feel cosy and calm. With over 40 hand-drawn illustrations, each page of soothing colouring will help you to relax and unwind, including:- Cute animals- Cosy scenes - Mindful mantras- Positive affirmations ... and MUCH MORE!This colouring book will help you discover your creativity and focus on your wellbeing. So make your day feel brighter, kinder and better, and colour your happy!***Share the happiness with your little ones with more from Emily Coxhead: FIND YOUR HAPPY – A picture book for 3-5-year-olds to help discussions about feelings:"Joyfully uplifting and beautiful." GIOVANNA FLETCHERFEEL YOUR HAPPY – A picture book for 3-5-year-olds for when life feels too much“I love Emily's positivity” MATT HAIGHAPPY DAYS – A collection of 365 joyful facts to brighten every day of the yearWinner of the Children's Choice Award at The Week Junior Book Awards 2025AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!HAPPY FRIENDS – A cosy, calming colouring book to make your day feel brighter.

A classic collection of wintry animal tales for readers 9-12, by best-loved Yorkshire vet, Julian Norton.This classic collection of animal stories follows the adventures of a local vet and the various animals who need his help and care. From a poorly cow who needs urgent treatment, a lost pony who needs rescuing or even a cheeky cat who keeps getting into mischief, this heartwarming collection of animal tales, set against the beautiful, snowy backdrop of the stunning Yorkshire hills, is perfect to be shared together.

A captivating picture book retelling by Shakespeare’s Globe for very young readers. William Shakespeare’s comedy about mistaken identities and unrequited love in the far-off kingdom of Illyria is unforgettably re-imagined by Shakespeare’s Globe as a picture book for very young readers. The story is told from the perspective of Feste the Fool, in language that is true to the original play but accessible to all. With exquisite and detailed illustrations from the acclaimed artist Jane Ray, who has previously been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, this captivating retelling is a magical way to introduce children to one of the best-loved works of the world’s greatest playwright.

From scrapes to scratches, head bumps and bruises learn all about the basics of First Aid with Nikki and Enzo.A charming story all about First Aid, perfect for very young children. Nikki and Enzo are playing accidents … LOTS of accidents. When Nikki’s dinosaur bumps his head, Enzo’s mum, who works as a doctor, introduces them to the very basics of first aid. With words by master storyteller Vivian French, and delightful pictures by Anna Simeone this whimsical story is sure to be brilliantly useful to parents and teachers alike.

Inspired by Hindu mythology, Anya’s Quest is an enchanting tale of a young girl’s journey to protect the planet, from the Costa-winning author of Asha and the Spirit Bird and renowned illustrator Jane Ray. A beautiful book to treasure for ever. The earth’s lullaby is falling silent. Our world is in danger… When the mighty goddess Ganga hears a forgotten melody in the night, she follows its tune to a palace in the icy Himalaya and to a young girl called Anya. For she has a quest for Anya – she needs her help to heal the fragile planet. Flying on her dragon Makara, Ganga leads Anya and her friend Mahi on an epic journey through time and across India, in search of elusive spirit animals and forgotten lullabies. Together, they must confront their fears and discover friends new and old, as they join their voices in a celebration of the planet.

A new bedtime adventure for Molly, Olive and Dexter – stars of the delightful series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner. Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox love to watch the sun set in the garden. But as night falls, they notice strange shapes in the shadows and hear strange rustlings in their beloved oak tree... And the more they look and listen, the more they wonder and worry... This story explores big emotional themes with gentle humour and gorgeous artwork; delivering all the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in a beautiful package for toddlers! And don''t miss the other stories in the series: Molly, Olive and Dexter, Molly, Olive and Dexter: The Guessing Game and Molly, Olive and Dexter: You Can''t Catch Me!

A delightful story of two new animal characters celebrating their birthdays together, brought to life by award-winning author-illustrator Tim Hopgood''s joyful, glowing art.Meet the lively duo of Boo the elephant and Cedric the crocodile. It''s Boo''s birthday and his best friend Cedric makes sure that it is special. With cards and presents and marshmallows and ice cream, it''s a celebration to remember!A couple of weeks later, it''s Cedric''s birthday. But where is his best friend Boo? Boo has forgotten all about Cedric''s birthday! But it''s never too late to throw a party for your best friend and make them feel special...

A twisty, dark royalcore YA fantasy that takes the courtly intrigue of Hamlet and infuses it with the vicious ambition of the Boleyn family. For readers who love Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas."A sumptuously dark tale of revenge and atonement." Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth ChildMARRY THE PRINCE. THEN KILL HIM.Princess Madalina and her twin, Inessa, are born attached at the hand – the only time the sisters will ever be united. One is gentle, the other ruthless – their natures forged in the crucible of royal ambition.But when Inessa becomes trapped in ghostly purgatory, Madalina must take her twin’s place as a bride with deadly orders: marry Prince Aeric, then kill him.In a rotten kingdom, everything is politics and poison. Can Madalina resist the infuriatingly clever prince and, for the sake of her family, put aside her heart?"A twisty plot in an intricately wrought world - Grave Flowers is a romantic, botanical fever dream." Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King"Brimming with wonder and treachery, love and magic." Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl''s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow

A lively, fun and fascinating look into the amazing world of quantum physics for 7+ readers. Are you ready to take a rollercoaster ride through the impossibly weird world of the incredibly small? Learn about the building blocks of our universe through the eyes of a quark: the smallest particle to exist! From the Big Bang to how stars are made; from gravity to black holes, this stunning, full-colour illustrated picture book will inspire and awe any reader. With mind-boggling facts and funny illustrations, Quantum! is a book for the curious, the dreamers and the science-mad!

A beautifully illustrated and poignant story of how seahorses have dealt with modern climate change; a new addition to Walker''s Protecting the Planet series.It can be difficult to spot a seahorse! Seahorses don''t look like other fish and they don''t swim around in shoals. They like to hide deep in the ocean amongst the rocks and reefs and weeds. But over the years, it has become harder and harder to spot these elusive creatures...In this poignant picture book, bestselling children''s author Nicola Davies explores why one of the world''s best-loved creatures is disappearing from our oceans. Each year, more than 20 million seahorses are caught by humans and taken from the ocean – and even where seahorses are safe from humans, climate change is having a drastic impact on their habitats.With luminous illustrations by Lou Baker-Smith, this new addition to the Protecting the Planet series is a celebration of one of the word''s most extraordinary creatures ... and it has an important, hopeful message to share about how human beings can change for the better.

A stunning new picture book from Simona Ciraolo who, with wit, style and emotional insight, shows her readers that imperfections and making a mess are beautiful, vital parts of childhood.A little girl and her best friend, Rita, are drawing together. Rita’s drawing is very beautiful and her dad tells her that he will keep it forever. The girl looks at her own drawing. It''s good, too, she thinks, but then ... she sees it: a stain. The next day, she finds another stain – an inky blue mark on her crisp white dress. This would never happen to Rita. The stain begins to blot everything and soon, it is all the girl can see. Everything is ruined. The stain, however, has other ideas. It begins to take on a life of its own – dancing across the pages of the book, speaking to the girl and encouraging her to see that it is not a mess or a mistake ... but something joyful and surprising. Life is full of beautiful mess.

In a thrilling picture book by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith, young readers will experience the sheer power of a violent thunderstorm and the calm of its aftermath.A gorgeously illustrated jacketed hardback picture book for children which explores the extraordinary strength and changeability of the natural world, and shines a light on those thrilling new experiences shared with siblings.Join in the journey as two siblings go hand-in-hand to experience the true power of a thunderstorm in their seaside town. They want to witness it all - the rise, the thrill of it all, and then the slow return to calm once the storm has passed and a new day begins.From two extraordinary and internationally recognized talents, Island Storm is a multi-sensory experience that will amaze and thrill readers as they understand the boundless possibilities of weather and outdoor experiences.

A cosy, romantic and playful time travel fantasy in which Calisto and Fawkes must journey through the timelands to take on a threat to all they hold dear."The most delightful time travel novel ever!" Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop"A delightful and whimsical new fairy tale brimming with sartorial charm and time-travelling escapades." Elizabeth Lim, author of Six Crimson Cranes Anyone who has hiked through time knows the town of Pocket. It’s the place time travellers first reach after they stumble away from their hometime, passing through on their way to any other when.To Calisto, Pocket is home. They love their grandmother’s shop, which is filled with clothes from every era that are used to make costumes for time travellers. Calisto has no intention of travelling – it’s too dangerous.For Fawkes, travelling is life. He put on time boots when he was young and has been stumbling through eras ever since.When he floats into Pocket, Calisto meets him for the first time, though Fawkes has seen Calisto before – in glimpses of what hasn’t happened yet. He’s also seen the villains chasing them both. Now Calisto and Fawkes must rush – from Shakespeare’s London to ancient Crete to California on the eve of a millennium – to save Pocket, and all those who travel, from being erased.

Eighteen-year-old Briar Winters must untangle the horrifying eldritch secrets of her picture-perfect coastal town in order to save the boy she loves after he disappears from time itself.Historic Loch Creek is a witchy New England tourist trap – but it''s just a trap for Briar. When her best friend, Finn, vanishes from the seaside carnival there''s only one person who can help Briar find him: her biggest enemy, Morgan. As Briar uncovers hidden truths as deep and dark as the water that haunts her, it quickly becomes clear that Finn has gone much further than anyone could have imagined. He''s lost in time, and neither of them are safe. As past and future collide, a sacrifice is needed. Equal parts epic bisexual romance and pulse-pounding horror, This Raging Sea is a powerful dual-POV dark fantasy. Prepare to devour it...

Don’t Let the Forest In meets The Whispering Dark in a queer YA cult horror following a recently diagnosed autistic teen who becomes enmeshed in a community of outcasts harboring sinister secrets.“One of the best horror novels of the year, full stop. Haunting, heartfelt, and downright creepy.” —Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of So Let Them BurnWhen Cassie Davis returns to her hometown in upstate New York, eager to mask her autism diagnosis from her old friends, tensions rise. On a backpacking trip to celebrate her homecoming, Cassie wakes to an abandoned campsite and discovers an off-the-grid compound called the Roost. Here she finds an enigmatic boy named Kaleb who makes Cassie feel, for the first time, as if she truly belongs. But at what price?In a world where autistic characters rarely get to be the hero of their own stories, Cassie Davis’s one-step-back, two-steps-forward journey to unmasking makes Hollow as much a love letter to neurodiversity as it is a haunting tale you’ll want to read with the lights on.Read if You Love:* Don''t Go in the Woods* Deadly Road Trips* CottageGORE* Malevolent Masks* Cults* Nerd-core* Wound-tending* First Love

Kane v. Bellingham: these football legends go head-to-head to decide who is the Greatest Of All Time!An ideal gift for football fans and perfect for reluctant readers.The new epic clash in The Football GOAT series written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Seth Burkett, a former professional footballer. Get ready for the superstar showdown of Kane v. Bellingham in the ultimate football debate. Compare all the latest data, including sizzling stats, fascinating facts and awesome stories, then decide which football legend is the greatest of all time.Are you ready to VOTE FOR THE GOAT?