CHILDRENS BOOKS

This Book Is A Joke (The Listies) Prepare to laugh ... A lot! Jam-packed with jokes, not factual facts, silly one liners, activities and hilarious illustrations, this book is guaranteed to have you in stitches. Q: Did you hear about the vet that spoiled the surprise party? A: They let the cat out of the bag Q: What is the most popular haircut for a goldfish? A: A bowl cut.

The Adventures Of Super Diaper Baby (Colour Edition: #1)From the creator of Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club comes Super Diaper Baby—a superhero who’s faster than a speeding stroller and more powerful than diaper rash, now in full colour!George and Harold are in trouble again! As punishment, they have to write a 100-page report on ‘good citizenship’, and they have been specifically ordered NOT to make another comic about Captain Underpants.So what do they do? They create an all-new superhero ... Super Diaper Baby! Super Diaper Baby’s archenemy, Deputy Dangerous, wants to steal his powers and take over the planet. Will the diaper-wearing dynamo defeat the deputy, or is the entire planet doomed?

A MEGA interactive novel for the highly adventurous. Read if you dare! Mistakes will cost you dearly ... You go on a school excursion to a new dinosaur-themed educational centre.ROAR!Do you go to the animatronics exhibition, and discover dangerous robot dinosaurs? Or the research institute, where a rogue scientist has been experimenting with dinosaur DNA? Or perhaps you uncover the secret time travel project, where pressing the wrong button accidentally transports you back in time!?Whatever you choose, it's going to be MEGA!

Michaël Escoffier was born in 1970. He lives in Lyon (France), where he divides his time teaching, writing and being a dad. He has written more than 80 books for children, many of which have been translated worldwide.Delphine Durand was born in Burgundy, France, and studied at the Arts Decoratifs in Strasbourg. She has illustrated ninety-five children's books and has done lots of commercial and editorial illustration as well.

A heart-stopping adventure, starring a hero for the ages and her mega-funny megafauna friends - this best-selling series is a kid favourite.

‘Mind-expanding and hilarious!’ Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series.'A brainy guide to the barfs, farts and burps of Planet Earth.' The TimesThis hilarious new illustrated series will make you laugh-out-loud AND grow your brain. Perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The 13-Storey Treehouse. Hi, I’m Oliver! I know what you’re thinking: what does an 11-year-old kid know about the universe? Am I a famous scientist? No. Am I a super-genius? Not really. I’m just trying to figure out the usual stuff: new school, new friends, how to avoid my annoying sister. But there’s one thing that DOES make sense: science! Outer space is totally my thing and I can tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about awesome stuff like: <ul><li>time-bending black holes </li><li>how the Big Bang is like a fart </li><li>aliens! (Well, there could be aliens.)</li></ul>From bestselling writer and robotics engineer Jorge Cham, Oliver’s Great Big Universe is the first book in a STEM-themed, diary-style series. ‘An absolute gem!’ Lincoln Peirce, author of the bestselling series BIG NATE. ‘A stellar confluence of comic episodes and cosmic information. In addition to brilliantly integrated comic moments – surprising plot twists add narrative pizzazz to a serious raft of data about the universe. An irresistibly entertaining introduction to astrophysics.’ – Kirkus starred review &?

'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefLooming ahead of them, black against the darkening sky, was the rocky bulk of a mountain . . . brave the perilous heights and fulfill the prophecy. Will you climb the Howling Mountain? Hazel and Portunia have discovered that the plan to steal magic, involving an alliance between the Fae and the humans, is bigger than they could have ever imagined - and every day more and more children are disappearing. To save Goblyn Wood, Hazel must climb to the Howling Mountain and retrieve the fabled Fairy Axe. She will be tested again and again on her journey. Can she fulfill the prophecy of the slipskin before the magic of Goblyn Wood is gone forever?The spectacular conclusion to this imaginative fantasy world by Waterstones prize-shortlisted author Anna Kemp perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Podkin One-Ear! Praise for Into Goblyn Wood: 'A fabulously rich adventure into a magical landscape, with that most important theme of all: believing in ourselves and the potential we hold.' Sarah Lean, author of the bestselling The Last Bear 'An absolutely sparkling adventure. The perfect book to curl up with as we're stepping into autumn' Alex Foulkes, author of Rules for Vampires 'A beautiful story, beautifully told. Into Goblyn Wood gives readers a wonderful world to lose themselves inside, and to keep daydreaming about for a long time afterwards!' Sylvia Bishop, author of The Bookshop Girl 'Anna Kemp’s world building is sublime . . . It’s unpredictable, perfectly paced and totally gripping... This is a truly brilliant book - fantasy at its finest. I could not put it down and cannot wait to read the next book in the series' Netgalley reviewer

Warriors A Starless Clan #4 - ThunderErin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventure in this fourth book in the Starless Clan arc.Frostpaw was told to trust no cat, but a brutal attack has left her gravely injured, and she’ll need to depend on someone. When help arrives in the form of a young warrior, she convinces him to protect her as she follows StarClan’s cryptic directions toward the roots of RiverClan, where Riverstar has promised she’ll find the answers she’s been so desperately seeking.Back at the lake, the tension between ShadowClan and its neighbors might be easing, but the peace is fragile. Until StarClan’s chosen leader is found, the slightest push could lead the Clans back into outright war.Packed with action and intrigue, this seventh Warriors series is a perfect introduction for new readers, while long-time fans will be thrilled to discover what unfolds after the events of The Broken Code.

Beetle & The Hollowbones A Stonewall Honor BookAn enchanting, riotous, and playfully illustrated debut graphic novel following a young goblin trying to save her best friend from the haunted mall—perfect for fans of Steven Universe and Adventure Time.In the eerie town of ‘Allows, some people get to be magical sorceresses, while other people have their spirits trapped in the mall for all ghastly eternity.Then there’s twelve-year-old goblin-witch Beetle, who’s caught in between. She’d rather skip being homeschooled completely and spend time with her best friend, Blob Glost. But the mall is getting boring, and B.G. is cursed to haunt it, tethered there by some unseen force. And now Beetle’s old best friend, Kat, is back in town for a sorcery apprenticeship with her Aunt Hollowbone. Kat is everything Beetle wants to be: beautiful, cool, great at magic, and kind of famous online. Beetle’s quickly being left in the dust.But Kat’s mentor has set her own vile scheme in motion. If Blob Ghost doesn’t escape the mall soon, their afterlife might be coming to a very sticky end. Now, Beetle has less than a week to rescue her best ghost, encourage Kat to stand up for herself, and confront the magic she’s been avoiding for far too long. And hopefully ride a broom without crashing.

Lottie Brooks Vs The Ultra Mean Girls A hilarious new diary in the number one bestselling Lottie Brooks series. THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER!!! From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new diary in the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are- Send her flowers Hypnotise her Kidnap her Tell everyone she smells like lasagne Emotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montage Just when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Amber's hanging out with the Ultra Mean Girl Gang at school and is completely ignoring the Queens of Eight Green. Mum's gone back to work and expects Lottie to 'help around the house more', Bella keeps biting everyone and Pot Noodle will not stop sniffing every dog's bum. DISASTER! Now Lottie has to come up with a foolproof plan to get Amber back before her friendship group is destroyed forever. What could go wrong??? Join Lottie as she battles the mean girls, takes on school injections (apparently they can go through your arm!) and even more extremely embarrassing moments. Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks- My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional "Mum! Listen to this! This is SO me!". My 12 year old reluctant reader took this book, read 100 pages in one night and proclaimed it 'the best book ever' Katie has managed to capture the essence of what this group think and feel in a positive, life-affirming fashion' Have you read all of Lottie's embarrassing diaries? Book 1- The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks Book 2- The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks Book 3- The Mega Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks Book 4- The Totally Disastrous School Trip of Lottie Brooks Book 5- The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks Book 6- The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks Other books from the world of Lottie Brooks- Lottie Brooks's Essential Guide to Life

We Were Liars Collectors EditionThe #1 New York Times bestseller and TikTok sensation - featuring bonus material from the author including notes and sketches, poems, a reader's guide, and more.The story of one family, one summer, and one act that may never be forgiven. 'Thrilling, beautiful and blisteringly smart - utterly unforgettable.' JOHN GREEN.

Family Of Liars  Instant New York Times bestseller! Family of Liars is the page-turning must-read thriller prequel to TikTok sensation We Were Liars which takes readers back to the story of another summer, another generation, and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come. Includes a hand-drawn map and family tree.

No CountryWhat would you do if your home wasn't safe anymore?Bea and her family are trying to live as if everything is normal.She and her sister Hannah look out for one another, at home and in school.But their country is starting to fall apart.A civil war is raging, and it's getting closer.Bea is desperate not to leave home, but how long will it be before they have to run?

Mystery-lover Libby is excited but nervous when she's sent to live with her aunt, while her mother is working abroad. Her Aunt Agatha is the headmistress of an extraordinary travelling school that moves from country to country. Libby joins the school in Paris, where she is just starting to find her feet, when Agatha is arrested, accused of a daring jewel robbery. Can Libby and her new best friend Connie find the real thief and save her aunt?

Libby and Connie are looking forward to a quiet holiday in Scotland before they start a new term at Miss Mousedale's Travelling School. But when a priceless family painting appears for sale in an Edinburgh art gallery, they find themselves caught up in a picture-perfect mystery... Can Libby and Connie unravel decades of secrets and save the family reputation?