CHILDRENS BOOKS

Giant Parsnip SoupOn a lovely sunny day, a group of friends discovers something very unusual . . . It's big.It's got leaves.It's in their way.What is it? A giant parsnip!In this adorable story from the creator of Friends and The Suitcase, a group of children use their imagination to turn a giant parsnip into a delicious dinner for them all to share. Each page has something to count and spot as the book introduces the numbers one to ten.Perfect for little ones who are learning to count, this cosy and classic book introduces numbers and celebrates the joy of working and playing together.Includes a recipe for parsnip soup for families to try at home!

Waiters In Elevators Meet Hanz and Franz. They're waiters in elevators. In the Rigatoni Hotel …Hanz and Franz are the world's most diligent waiters and they think of the Rigatoni Hotel's loyal guests as friends, and their fellow workers as family.But when no one says please, much less thank you, it starts to wear on our waiters in elevators. Will they hand in their resignation at last? And how will the hotel and its guests cope without them?A brilliant picture book about the importance of gratitude, manners and kindness, all wrapped up in a madcap hotel adventure that kids will want to read again and again.

Scotty And The Scotties Nothing is as it seems in Scotty and the Scotties, a delightfully funny read-aloud picture book about a family of scottie dogs, from beloved Australian picture-book star Gabriel Evans.In Scotty's family, a scottie is a scottie, no matter what you look like. But when everyone looks the same, acts the same, and does all the same things, can you ever truly be your own scottie, too?Packed full of surprises and plenty of heart, Scotty and the Scotties isn't just an irresistible story about loyalty, love and being yourself – it's also a cheeky search-and-find. Everyone will enjoy poring over the story to find the 'real' Scotty on every page, making this an instant modern classic and a sure favourite for all families, no matter how alike or different they are.Perfect for:- Toddlers and pre-schoolers who love dogs and search-and-find books- Fans of Jon Klassen's We Found a Hat; Oh no, George! by Chris Haughton; and David Melling's Ruffles books- Gift-givers wanting an instant family favourite- Parents and educators looking to explore individuality and acceptance through a light-hearted narrativeDiscover more brilliant books from Gabriel Evans:- A Human for Kingsley- A Job for Kingsley- Norton and the Bear- Little One (written by Jane Godwin)- Blue Flower (written by Sonya Hartnett)

RunFor fans of Tristan Bancks and Katherine Rundell comes this electrifying middle-grade novel about a twelve-year-old called Cas, who runs away to avoid a reunion with his estranged father. Cas soon finds himself lost in the wilderness, completely alone and without help. Or is he?Cas thought running away from home would solve all his problems. But he didn’t count on getting hopelessly lost in the tangled Australian bush. Alone and afraid, Cas has given up all hope of rescue when he stumbles upon a strange family hiding out in the wilderness. He won’t survive without their help. But when he discovers they’re also on the run – from something so big, they won’t even talk about it – he realises his problems are just beginning …Hatchet meets Stand By Me in this brilliantly suspenseful novel from the acclaimed author of Big Magic and Magic Awry. With a spiky, memorable cast, gripping twists and turns and thorny moral dilemmas, RUN is perfect for fans of Bren MacDibble and Nat Amoore – and it will keep readers glued to the page all night.Perfect for:Readers aged 9–14 who love high-stakes adventure set in the real world.Suspense/thriller fans who want high-stakes/high intrigue plots without too much grit or violence.Fans of suspenseful novels such as Tristan Bancks's Scar Town and Bren Macdibble's The Dog Runner.Book clubs, teachers and educators wanting a page-turner that also has meaningful themes for discussionRead all of Sarah Armstrong's novels for young readers:Big MagicMagic AwryRun

Miffy's Train Ride Miffy goes on an exciting train ride with lots of things to see along the way!Will you join Miffy on her adventure?

Heads And Tails Underwater You can only see my tail. What creature am I? Follow the clues to discover which beautiful creature awaits you on the next page!

Heads And Tails Insects You can only see my tail. What insect am I? Follow the clues to discover which beautiful insect awaits you on the next page!

Claris: Palace Party The chicest mouse in Paris is off to Versailles for her fifth adventure in the best-selling Claris series! From the beloved children's creator and acclaimed illustrator Megan Hess.It was a marvellous day for our sweet little Claris,as she sat on a train that was leaving from Paris.She was off to Versailles, a grand palace in France,to attend a great ball where she'd eat cheese and dance.But what happens when Claris gets lost in the Hall of Mirrors? She'll need to help a new friend overcome their fears before they can find their way back to the ball!Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. These stunning stories are told in delightful rhyme and feature an abundance of adorable animal characters. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.Perfect for:- Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories- Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!- Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.- Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture bookDiscover the world of Claris with more gorgeous adventures:1. The Chicest Mouse in Paris2. Fashion Show Fiasco3. Bonjour Riviera4. Holiday Heist5. Palace Party6. The Secret Crown7. Pasta Disaster8. Magnificent Mess

The Style Secrets Of Gareth McGreen Gareth McGreen was a stylish toad, no toad in the town appeared finer. He always impressed with the way that he dressed; a fabulous fashion designer! Gareth McGreen is a toad who sews, designing the very best clothes for creatures from all over the world! Until one day when he just can’t find the right design for a shy young possum. Can Gareth unlock the style secrets he needs to create the perfect fit?

Awakening (Unico: An Original Manga #1)After Unico angers the evil goddess Venus, the brave young unicorn is banished—and all his memories erased. Rescued by the kind-hearted West Wind, Unico awakens in an unfamiliar world, where he’s befriended by Chloe, an abandoned watch cat. Chloe begs Unico to turn her into a human so she can fend for herself. But that act of kindness has unforeseen consequences: Venus and her cutthroat henchman Byron seek to destroy them both! Time is running out for Unico to regain his memories and discover his hidden powers. If he does, then Unico may become one of the most powerful beings in the universe.

The Awakening Storm (City Of Dragons #1) When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mum and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful stories of dragons she heard when she was a young girl might actually be real—especially when the egg hatches overnight. The dragon has immense powers that Grace has yet to understand. And that puts them both in danger from mysterious forces intent on abusing the dragon's power. And now it's up to Grace and her school friends to uncover the sinister plot threatening the entire city!

By The Book (Disney: A Meant To Be Novel) Sometimes to truly know a person, you have to read between the lines. Isabelle is completely lost. When she first began her career in publishing after college, she did not expect to be twenty-five, still living at home and one of the few Black employees at her publishing house. Overworked and underpaid, constantly torn between speaking up or stifling herself, Izzy thinks there must be more to this publishing life. So when she overhears her boss complaining about a beastly high-profile author who has failed to deliver his long-awaited manuscript, Isabelle sees an opportunity to finally get the promotion she deserves. All she has to do is go to the author’s Santa Barbara mansion and give him a pep talk or three. How hard could it be? But Izzy quickly finds out she is in over her head. Beau Towers is not some celebrity lightweight writing a tell-all memoir. He is jaded and withdrawn and it turns out, just as lost as Izzy. But despite his stand-offishness, Izzy needs Beau to deliver, and with her encouragement, his story begins to spill onto the page. They soon discover they have more in common than either of them expected, and as their deadline nears, Izzy and Beau begin to realize there may be something there that wasn’t there before.

If The Shoe Fits (Disney: A Meant To Be Novel)Having graduated from design school and with no job in sight, Cindy begins working for her stepmother, the executive producer of a reality dating TV show.A spot on the show needs urgent filling, so Cindy happily volunteers, hoping that it might kick-start her shoe design career.But as the first plus-size contestant, she becomes a body-positivity icon for women around the world.Does she make it to the end of the show?

Kiss The Girl (Disney: A Meant To Be Novel) A modern tale of unexpectedly falling in love and finding your voice, Kiss the Girl is the highly anticipated third instalment in the acclaimed and best-selling Meant to Be collection. Ariel del Mar is one of the most famous singers in the world. She and her sisters, known as the band Siren Seven, have been a pop culture phenomenon since they were kids. On stage, wearing her iconic red wig and sequined costumes, staring out at a sea of fans, is where she shines. Anyone would think she's the girl who has everything. But lately, she wants more. Siren Seven is wrapping up their farewell tour, and Ariel can't wait to spend the summer just living a normal life—part of a world she's only ever seen from the outside. But her father, the head of Atlantica Records, has other plans: begin her breakout solo career immediately, starting with a splashy announcement on a morning talk show. The night before, Ariel and her sisters sneak out of their Manhattan penthouse for a night of incognito fun at a rock concert in Brooklyn. It's there that Ariel crosses paths with Eric Reyes, dreamy lead singer of an up-and-coming band. Unaware of her true identity, Eric spontaneously invites her on the road for the summer. And for the first time in her life, Ariel disobeys her father and goes with him. Caught between the world she longs for and the one she's left behind, can Ariel follow her dreams, fall in love, and, somehow, find her own voice?