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Skandar And The Spirit War
$17.99
Skandar And The Spirit War ‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – TelegraphBLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY.Don’t miss this epic final adventure in the number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO READ!Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who to trust.With one of Skandar’s closest friends now fighting for the enemy, Skandar must build new alliances – including an uneasy truce with Kenna. To defeat Rex, Skandar and his friends will need to look back to the origins of the Island, and harness the full power of their elemental magic.Can Skandar become the leader he needs to be to save the Mainland – and the heart of the Island itself?Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out!Praise for the SKANDAR series:‘Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.’ – The Times Children's Book of the Week‘Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting – it’s a joy to enter Skandar’s World.’ – Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood and Co. series‘Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of Starfell‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Rainbow Grey‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –T?lá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun‘Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.’ – The Sunday TimesSkandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023.*Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024
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Oh, The Places You'll Go!
$11.99
Oh, The Places You'll Go! [Yellow Back Book Edition] In this classic Seussian tale, the good doctor primes his readers against all the little mishaps and misadventures that can befall even the best of us – from bang-ups and hang-ups to lurches and slumps – encouraging us to take life in our stride!From fun times and triumphs to lurches and slumps, Dr Seuss takes an entertaining look at the adventures that life may have in store for us.As part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching 17 of Dr. Seuss's best-selling books, including such perennial favourites as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks. In response to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands – Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. Oh, The Places You’ll Go! belongs to the Yellow Back Book range.
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We Are The Gardeners
$24.99
We Are The GardenersTeach children that the greatest rewards come from patience, hard work, and learning from mistakes!In the #1 New York Times bestseller We Are the Gardeners, Joanna Gaines and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From their failed endeavors, obstacles to overcome (bunnies that eat everything), and all of the knowledge they gain along the way, the Gaines family shares how they learned to grow a happy, successful garden. We Are the Gardeners is a whimsical picture book perfect for:Ages 4-8Parents, libraries, classroom story times, and discussions focusing on springtime and gardeningHouseholds that enjoy watching HGTV's Fixer UpperYoung children and families interested in gardening and plantsAfter reading, children will learn:Trying something new isn't always easy, but the hardest work often yields the greatest rewardThe basic steps and process of starting a gardenThe importance of patience and how it is possible to learn from your mistakesYou and your children will learn all about the Gaines family's story of becoming gardeners in Joanna's first children's book--starting with the first little fern Chip bought for Jo. Over the years, the family's love for gardening has blossomed into what is now a beautiful, bustling garden.
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The Trouble With Giraffes
$29.99
The Trouble With GiraffesA girl and her pet giraffe are friends despite their difference in size in this tender picture book companion to the bestselling and acclaimed Strictly No Elephants. A girl knows having a pet giraffe poses some difficulties, like finding a way to take walks together with legs very different in length. And her giraffe doesn’t fit into the clubhouse door for Pet Club. But the Pet Club members come together to find a way for him—and everyone—to be included. Because that’s what friends do.Strictly No Elephants has been sold around the world and is heralded as a pitch-perfect book about inclusion. Now, readers can celebrate the importance of both inclusivity and accessibility in this new companion that is full of new friends to love.
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The World Needs The Wonder You See
$24.99
The World Needs The Wonder You See New York Times bestselling author Joanna Gaines welcomes you on an imaginative adventure through nature’s small surprises and invites you and your children to be curious, slow down, and take in everyday wonders. With vibrant art by Julianna Swaney that is full of dreamy details, this whimsical picture book will inspire your family to pause busy schedules and explore together.Inspired by Joanna’s young son’s insistence to “look up!” and the shift to a slower perspective she enjoyed after having her last child, this book shares the delight of taking a friend by the hand, getting your boots muddy, and discovering the secrets just waiting to be uncovered.In The World Needs the Wonder You See, you and your kids will - slow your pace, look closely, and find joy as you make discoveries together; - join a diverse cast of children on a journey below leaves, amidst treetops, under ocean waves, through rabbits’ tunnels, and into the clouds; - imagine hidden worlds in which ladybugs live in tiny cabins, snails journey through mushroom fields, and stars paint stories across the sky; and - learn to notice the amazing beauty that children naturally see.This companion book to The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be is perfect for - children ages 4–8; - grandparents, parents, teachers, and librarians; - classroom story times and discussions about valuing others’ ideas and perspectives; - households that enjoy watching Chip and Joanna on Magnolia Network and HGTV’s Fixer Upper; and - holiday or Christmas gift-giving, birthdays, graduations, or other celebrations.Celebrate the wonder of the world through a child’s eyes in this imaginative book about all the beauty, hope, and surprise hiding in plain sight. Look up. Lean in. Bend low. Reach for new heights. Every day, from every place, there’s more to see in this great big world of possibility.
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A Really Short History Of Words
$32.99
A Really Short History Of Words The brand-new children's book from Bill Bryson - all about the amazing English language.Every day, you do something incredible, and I bet you barely ever think about it- you speak.Ever wondered why the English language turned out how it did?Why do we have so many different words for just one thing?And why are so many words spelt the same but sound different?In this beautifully illustrated journey through word and rhyme - and even a few jokes - Bill Bryson will teach you how the English language came to be (clue- lots of invasions) and what makes it a rich and beautiful thing (lots of Shakespeare).Get ready . . . because the story of the English language is an EXTRAORDINARY one.
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Choose Your Own Adventure Cryptid Chronicles: Mothman
$19.99
Choose Your Own Adventure Cryptid Chronicles: MothmanUnknowable forces are lurking in the mountains of Appalachia in this interactive book where YOU decide what happens next! Packed with 19 possible endings!Choose Your Own Adventure books-the 4th bestselling children's series of all time-are back and as much fun as you remember. Kids and adults agree, these are the books that get 9- to 12-year-olds reading.YOU are a kid with mysteries to solve in the heart of the Appalachian mountains, where a timeless tension between ancient creatures and alien invaders is coming to a head! You've heard stories of when the Silver Bridge collapsed into the Ohio River, and sightings of a terrifying figure in the aftermath that led many to blame the Mothman for the tragedy. Now, as another disaster looms, it's up to you to stop it!Will the mesmerizing glow of the Mothman's eyes lure you into joining him? Will a secret government agency recruit you to help them save the Earth? Or will you be kidnapped to an alien planet, never to see your home again?Kids who love cryptids and UFOs will be swept away by this thrilling science fiction adventure, where their choices are literally the most important thing in the world!
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A Bite Of Pepper
$24.99
A Bite Of PepperA skateboarding vampire falls for a human artist as they combine their talents to create a skating brand in this lightly paranormal coming-of-age young adult graphic novel romance for fans of Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and The Girl from the Sea.Pepper Mint might be born a vampire, but she’s pretty much your average teenager who loves skateboarding and her dog. What she doesn’t love is her mother’s continuous efforts to find her a vampire bride so that she can become fully immortal. Then Pepper meets Ana—she’s a charming art student, a part-time waitress…and interested in Pepper.Ana’s presence changes everything, especially when she uses Pepper for the inspiration behind her art. But the two girls’ instant chemistry seems to provide the perfect opportunity for Pepper to finally commit to becoming the immortal creature of the night her mother desperately wants her to be.Between the pressure from her mom and her inability to figure out whether Ana likes Pepper for herself or her aesthetic, it feels like everyone just wants a bite of Pepper. And with all these looming questions, will Pepper be ready to take the biggest bite of her life, committing to an unchanging immortality?
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Where's Santa Claus? (felt Flaps Buggy)
$12.99
A felt Flaps seasonal favourite, now available in buggy book format.
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Sophia And Gracie To The Rescue
$19.99
Picture book stars Sophia the Show Pony and Gracie the Princess Pony pair up to help save the day in this exciting adventure!Sophia is the fastest horse in town, winning race after race! But amidst the glamour and thrills, something is missing for Sophia. A holiday break with her friend, Princess Gracie, could be just the what they both need . . . but when disaster strikes, the ponies learn to be true to themselves, joining in to help save the day!
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Explore: Science
$42.99
Explore: Science Pore over detailed maps, compiled with explanatory diagrams and text, and experience an exciting new way to discover essential science Maps can help you find your way around more than just places. Inside this book you will discover maps that explore areas of science, from animal adaptations and the human body to rainbows and magnetism.Follow the route of sound as it enters the ear and of a raindrop as it moves through the water cycle. Discover maps to guide you around hidden areas, such as the inside of an anthill, and places as remote as the Galapagos. Explore the murky mangrove ecosystem, the vertebrate family tree, the human microbiome, gravity across the Solar System, and much more. This unique book features an encyclopaedic range of subjects for children who want to find out everything there is to know about science.The second in a brand new series, Explore- Science uses maps to introduce need-to-know topics in an inviting, visual way. This book is also packed with diagrams and information to help inquisitive children learn more about each topic. Beautifully illustrated and filled with engaging text, Explore- Science is a book that young readers will treasure.
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Doctor Who: 100 Scariest Monsters
$39.99
Doctor Who: 100 Scariest MonstersTime to hide behind the sofa from the 100 scariest monsters ever!It's a big universe and there are some truly terrifying monsters out there! Here are the 100 scariest monsters the Doctor has ever encountered so far, from the devious Daleks and cunning Cybermen, to the terrifying Weeping Angels. With facts and stats on all the most fearsome scary monsters, this book will have you cowering behind the sofa!
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Alice's Adventures In Wonderland And Through The Looking Glass 2
$45.00
Puffin Classics- the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this stunning colour illustrated edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland illustrated throughout by Joe Todd Stanton, creator of the Brownstone Chronicles.Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland, a world that grows curiouser and curiouser by the minute. . . but don't be late!'We're all mad here.' Lost in a strange world with even stranger characters, Alice meets a Cheshire Cat with a great big grin, a tea-sipping and riddle-speaking Hatter, and a very clever Caterpillar. But things take a turn when she meets a short-tempered Queen . . .Will Alice make it home in time?
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Twelve Days Of Christmas
$14.99
Twelve Days Of Christmas Trace Moroney has created a charming Christmas book for young children, using classic nursery illustrations and a die cut format. Her rendition of the French hens, turtle doves, and maids a milking is truly delightful.
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Sugar, Spice And Everything Nice! Search And Find
$22.99
Sugar, Spice And Everything Nice! Search And FindImmerse yourself in the magic of the season with this Christmas search and find book! From sparkling decorations and steaming mugs of cocoa, to twinkling lights and festive treats, this charming book is filled with heartwarming holiday scenes and traditional Christmas icons to discover and enjoy.