CHILDRENS BOOKS

"A gorgeously rendered adventure that captures the ache and joy of adolescence in a mad world."--Tillie Walden, award-winning author of On a Sunbeam"A gorgeously rendered adventure that captures the ache and joy of adolescence in a mad world."--Tillie Walden, award-winning author of On a SunbeamTy and Burger have known each other since before they could walk. But this shared history is nothing compared to their plans for the future- step one, make a killer documentary about humanity's recent brush with extinction; step two, apply to film school together; step three, achieve legendary status as the next great filmmaking duo. But Ty has a secret that will ultimately shake the foundations of their friendship and force them both to wonder if growing up means letting go of the people they once were.With heads full of bioluminescence and hearts full of fury, "squizzies" have one thing on their tiny rodent brains- global annihilation. Their reign of terror may be a thing of the past, but Ty and Burger are determined to chronicle the perseverance of the human race in the wake of the "squirrel-pocalypse." With friends Miles and Fib, they embark on an overnight excursion through rowdy nightclubs, once-familiar neighborhoods, perilous castles, and off-grid RVs, all the while, recording quiet lives of love and loss in a strange new world.Set over the course of a single day, Luminous Beings explores the many facets of friendship and love, the heavy burden of a well-kept secret, the boundless tenacity of the human spirit, and, yes, the furriest of all zombified mammals. But don't worry, it's not the end of the world. Just the end of the squirrel

The second in a spellbinding middle-grade graphic novel series full of mischievous magical hijinks, family secrets and self-discovery.Could there be even MORE witches in Brooklyn?!Effie is excited to meet so many witches, but what's going on with her friends? Suddenly Effie isn't the new kid in school anymore, and it seems like her friends are happy to grow their little group, but Effie isn't so sure. On top of that, learning magic is HARD WORK!Effie just wants to have fun being a witch, but her life in Brooklyn is about to get weird(er).Witches of Brooklyn- What the Hex?! is the second in an exciting full-colour graphic novel series, perfect for fans of Sabrina, The Awakening Storm and The Okay Witch.

A spellbinding middle-grade graphic novel full of mischievous magical hijinks, family secrets and self-discovery.Could there really be witches in Brooklyn?Effie's aunts are weird. Like, really weird. Really, really, really WEIRD! The secretly-magic kind of weird that makes Effie wonder . . . can she do magic, too?Life in Brooklyn takes a strange twist for Effie as she learns more about her family and herself. With new friends, a cursed pop-star, and her magically-inclined aunts, Effie's life is about to get interesting.Witches of Brooklyn is the first in an exciting graphic novel series, perfect for fans of Sabrina, The Awakening Storm and The Okay Witch.

Tim and Tito are best friends whose world gets upended when a time-travelling T-Rex named Oskar suddenly appears in Tim's backyard. That's right, a time-travelling T-Rex, who knows too much for his or Tim and Tito's good. Sure, Oskar's prehistoric spaceship is awesome. But when Tim mistakenly gulps down something called Impossible Juice, the boys find themselves not only battling a loony, robotic lunch lady, but also Oskar's evil AI assistant. Is humanity as they know it on the brink of doom? Or can Tim, Tito and Oskar save the day?

The age of dinosaurs is ready to be explored with this collection of prehistoric true tales! Prepare to meet dinosaurs big and small, spiked and armoured, feathered and scaly, as you watch Velociraptors chase their prey and Maiasauras keep their families safe. Full of incredible illustrations, little dino fans will be drawn into the world of dinosaurs from the very first turn of the page.

Peter Parker is your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man—but he wasn’t always this amazing! Discover the moment a radioactive spider bit unsuspecting high school student Peter Parker, gifting him with incredible abilities! Witness the personal tragedy that shows Peter that with great power there must also come great responsibility! See Peter create his first Spider-Suit and meet his nemesis, Doctor Octopus!

When Riley Andersen was 11 years old, she was driven by her five Emotions: Joy, Fear, Disgust, Anger, and Sadness. From the Headquarters in Riley’s mind, Joy knew exactly what to do to keep things running smoothly most of the time. Now at age 13, Riley is going through some pretty big changes! She’s a teenager, and that means the Emotions have their hands full tackling the stresses of teenage life. When new Emotions Anxiety, Embarrassment, Ennui, and Envy arrive, Riley’s world gets even more complicated. Can Joy and all the Emotions find a way to make sure everything turns out okay? There's also an extra extension story following the events in Inside Out 2!

When Vietnamese American Freddie Lo finds herself in Vietnam for the first time since she was little, she's not quite sure how to feel. The memories of her extended family are more like distant echoes; she has a tough time speaking Vietnamese; and she can't help but feel like she just isn't Vietnamese enough. Still, this is her chance to reconnect with her family, especially her Ong ngoai -- or grandfather -- who is receiving a big award. That's when Ong ngoai reveals his secret: He knows the location of an ancient legendary crossbow, one with the power to decimate armies -- and he's hidden it away from those who intend to use its magic for evil. But when Ong ngoai is kidnapped, it's up to Freddie, her cousin Lien, and a mysterious boy named Duy to get to the crossbow before it ends up in the wrong hands. In this Indiana Jones-style adventure, readers will travel through Vietnam -- from its seaside villages, to the swamps of the Mekong Delta, to the majestic Marble Mountains of Da Nang -- as Freddie learns what it takes to be a hero.

The deadliest disease in the history of the world . . . Elsie dreams of becoming a brave warrior like her father, who is an archer fighting in England’s war against France. But life isn’t fair in 1348 Europe. Peasant girls like Elsie can’t be archers or knights or anything exciting. Then one day in the forest, Elsie and her best friend discover a chest filled with stolen treasures — and a dangerous secret. At last, Elsie has a chance to prove that she’s as brave as any knight. Little does she know that a horrific deadly illness — the Black Death — has begun its attack on England. It’s already killed millions around the world. And now it’s come for Elsie.

It's fun to be a Baby-sitters' Little Sister! At first, Karen and Ricky were enemies. But now they like each other. They are even going to get married. Only now, Karen and Ricky are in a big fight! First, Karen puts gum in Ricky's desk. Then Ricky calls Karen Four-eyes. Soon, the class is having a Valentine’s Day party, which makes everything even more awkward. Their teacher tells the class that they only need to give valentines to people they really want to. Karen makes a decision. Is it the right one? And will Karen and Ricky make up ... or break up?

Zali and the other Sprout Wings are learning all about the Sparkleberries, the most creative fairy pod in the Magic Forest. Zali is excited for the arts and crafts—but the Sparkleberry tryout also requires singing and dancing, which makes her very nervous! Can Zali overcome her fears and put on an amazing show with her friends? And when it's over, will the Sprout Fairies be able to join their favourite fairy pods?

Meet siblings, Page and Turner. The New York Public Library has always been their favourite place, but lately things have become weird . . . things like a dragon imprint on the ceiling and a giant beanstalk! It turns out that the books are bursting with magic, and suddenly all sorts of villains are escaping from their books and threatening to destroy the whole library. Now it’s up to Page and Turner— as well as a mysterious Night Librarian and a motley crew of escaped storybook characters—to save this beloved library from destruction before it’s too late!

A question of loyalty… Peril has always been loyal. First to Queen Scarlet, even when she used Peril’s fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in her violent SkyWing arena. Now Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy and everything Clay cares about, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes. But on the way, Peril is offered a chance at a completely new life, free of her firescales and the pain they’ve brought her. All she has to do is decide where her loyalty really belongs . . . and whether her own scales might actually be worth saving. The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series comes to life in this eighth graphic novel edition, with art by Mike Holmes.

Lottie Brooks's Essential Guide To Life  From hilarious MEGA-bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks book with a twist!  Hi, Lottie Brooks here! I've just found out that you've all been reading about my most EMBARRASSING moments for years . . . it's meant to be my TOTALLY SECRET PRIVATE DIARY!! Seems like it's only fair then that it's YOUR TURN!  Lottie has been sharing her most cringe-inducing moments for years, and this book sums up all of Lottie's knowledge and wisdom for a totally ESSENTIAL guide to life. Lottie and her friends are here to help you through those tweenage years with their best advice on school, friendship, crushes and, most importantly, SNACKS.  Filled with BRAND-NEW stories and Lottie inspired activities, plus space for you to write and draw as well, grab a pen (and maybe a KitKat Chunky, for energy) and get ready to learn from Lottie!  What will you find inside-  - Tips and advice from Lottie - Hilarious activities including Would you Rather, design your Drink of Dreams, list your top snacks, quizzes and more! - Space to write and illustrate your very own diary - Takeovers from Jess and Amber - Mum's guidance on the 'Amazing Journey to Womanhood'