CHILDRENS BOOKS

Fairy Tree House is an enchanting and value-packed book that includes a pop-up play scene. Inside, you'll find seven press-out characters to make and play with. The book also features a 32-page illustrated guide to the hidden world inside an enchanted fairy wood.

Worlds Of Wonder Leave the world behind and join some of the greatest children’s writers on a journey through human imagination in this compendium of the world’s most beloved children’s fiction. Whether you want to rediscover the classics of your childhood or find new stories to delight the children in your life, here is all the inspiration you need. From Narnia to Neverland, Discworld to the Land of Oz, you’ll find an abundance of riches in this treasure trove of literary magic. Focused on books for children from ages five to twelve, catch up with old friends or make plenty of new ones.Over 75 classic children’s books to explore, including:- The Arrival- Walkabout- Under the Mountain- The Whale Rider- The Water Babies- Alice in Wonderland- Little Women- The Owl and the Pussycat- Sans Famille- The Adventures of Pinocchio- Treasure Island- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz- The Tales of Peter Rabbit- Anne of Green Gables- The Secret Garden- Peter and Wendy- The Wind in the Willows- The Adventures of Tintin- Winnie the Pooh- Emil and the Detectives- Mary Poppins- Night on the Galactic Railroad- Little House on the Prairie- The Hobbit- How Do You Live?- The Sword in the Stone- The Faraway Tree- The Little Prince- Pippi Longstocking- The Moomins and the Great Flood- The Chronicles of Narnia- Charlotte’s Web- Mrs Pepperpot Stories- 101 Dalmatians- Paddington- Asterix- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory- The Mouse and his Child- My Sweet Orange Tree- The Little Black Fish- Carpet People- A Bag of Marbles- The Westing Game- Under the Mountain- The Neverending Story- The Sheep-Pig- L’Enfant Multiple- His Dark Materials- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone- The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear- Mortal Engines- Noughts and Crosses- The Book Thief- Un Lun Dun- Lampie and the Children of the Sea- The Cat Who Saved Books- IkengaPraise for Worlds of Wonder:‘Dive into the inner workings of your favourite literary world in this beautiful coffee table book.’ — The New York Post‘It is hard to think of any lover of fiction who would not be beguiled by its beauty and frequent shafts of insight.’ — The Guardian‘ ... a beautiful, enchanting book.’ — New York Times Book Review

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

Finally back in print after a 25-year wait! Unlock the mystery of Chimney Rock in this iconic interactive book where YOU decide what happens next! Packed with 36 possible endings! Â 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. Finally back in print after a 25-year wait! Unlock the mystery of Chimney Rock in this iconic interactive book where YOU decide what happens next! Packed with 36 possible endings! Â 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 on vacation in Connecticut when you notice a huge, empty stone house at the top of a hill. Your cousins call it "Chimney Rock," and they tell you that no one who goes inside is ever seen again, but you're the curious type, and so you venture inside its crumbling walls. Will you break the curse on Chimney Rock and come back out again a hero? Or will you face any number of grisly ends at the hands of the malevolent forces within? Be careful, the choices YOU make might end in glory, disaster, or certain death!  A generation of readers was enraptured by the early classics of Choose Your Own Adventure, and while long-time fans will be thrilled to see its return to the shelves, new kid readers will love to explore one path after another, with every ending telling them a little more about the mystery of what happened at Chimney Rock and what can be done to break the curse.

Get ready for some wheely good fun with this sticker activity book!With zoom tastic activities and over 90 exciting stickers, this is great way for little ones who love vehicles to get creative in a hands on way. Key Features:16 page book plus 4 pages of stickers featuring bright and fun vehicles.Cars and vehicles are an evergreen subject area that's popular at retail, and with over 90 stickers, this is sure to be a favourite with little ones.

Get ready to take your first steps into this astonishing world of knowledge. Full of fun space facts for children that will blow their minds!

Get ready to take your first steps into this astonishing world of knowledge. Full of fun nature facts for children that will blow their minds!

Get ready to take your first steps into this astonishing world of knowledge. Full of fun dinosaur facts for children that will blow their minds!

Get ready to take your first steps into this astonishing world of knowledge. Full of fun animal facts for children that will blow their minds!

This wonderfully illustrated full colour maze book will take young readers on a tour of our planet's prehistory, revealing weird and wonderful facts as they go. What's more, every maze in this book has real educational value - so whichever route junior puzzlers choose, they'll be on the right track to learn about nature's most extraordinary giants. Dino fans aged 6+.

A first words adventure for little learners! Discover 50 animal themed first words in this bright and engaging super chunky board book designed especially for babies and toddlers. Each page features colourful illustrations and tactile embossing to delight little hands and curious minds. With extra labelling on every spread, children will expand their vocabulary while learning to recognise a wide range of animals from around the world. Key Learning Benefits:Builds a strong language foundation and early word recognition.Encourages sensory exploration with embossed textures on every page.Promotes fine motor skills and early independence through a chunky, easy to hold format.Engages curiosity and observation with vivid, detailed artwork.Designed for durability   perfect for active little readers and repeated play. Also available: Big Block Book: Vehicles   a companion title exploring first words about cars, trucks, and things that go!

Zoom into learning with 50 first words about things that go! From cars and trucks to boats and planes, this bright and engaging super chunky board book is packed with colourful illustrations and tactile embossing designed to captivate young readers. Perfectly sized for little hands, it encourages exploration and discovery while helping toddlers expand their vocabulary with everyday vehicle words. Key Learning Benefits:Strengthens early language and concept development through themed vocabulary.Supports sensory play with raised, textured illustrations on every page.Builds fine motor skills and confidence with an easy to grasp, sturdy format.Inspires curiosity and a love of learning through vibrant, detailed artwork.Built to last and ideal for little ones who love to read, touch, and explore. Also available: Big Block Book: Animals   a companion title featuring 50 first words about creatures great and small!

Blinky Bill tells the story of a naughty little koala, Blinky Bill, and his friends Splodge the Kangaroo and Wally the Wombat. Mischievous Blinky Bill creeps out of bed at night and runs into his friends at the edge of the river and tries his hand at fishing. Borrowing the farmer's boat is only the start of the adventure with the three friends. What will Mrs Koala and Nutsy say when they find Blinky Bill has been getting into more trouble? This Australian classic, as told by Dorothy Wall, has been reprinted with original illustrations and design. This book brings to life the much-loved and well-known Koala who stole the nation's heart.

Fireborn - Starling And The Cavern Of LightThe final action-packed FIREBORN adventure‘The best kind of children’s fantasy story: thrilling and imaginative’ B. B. Alston‘The perfect balance of high adventure, breathless action and eerie wonder’ Jonathan StroudTHE FINAL BATTLE IGNITESThe Master stepped closer and the pressure around Phoenix grew vicelike. Despair raged through her. How had she thought she could save everyone, when she couldn’t even save herself?Following the shocking battle at Icegaard, Phoenix and her friends gather with the Hunters, desperate to unite the warring clans before their enemy, the Master, attacks Ember.The Cavern of Light may offer hope in the form of a legendary weapon, but it lies deep in goblin territory, in the terrifying dark zone of the underground caves. The friends must brave the unknown, facing new and deadly creatures in search of a way to save their world.As an epic final showdown draws near, Phoenix struggles to protect her friends, determined not to lose anyone else she loves. But the Master is crueller and more powerful than she ever imagined and as Phoenix’s past and present collide, unthinkable sacrifices will have to be made to defeat him.

Marvel Treasury: 100 StoriesGo from 0-100 with this awesome collection of stories starring heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. With adventures featuring Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Star-Lord and loads more, take story time to the next level and enjoy thrilling moments with each turn of the page.