CHILDRENS BOOKS

Seven Deadly Thorns is a dark academia romantasy that combines the Cruel Prince with Powerless, weaving a tale that will leave a mark on your heart.In the Kingdom of Aragoa, magic is punishable by death, and even the students at Vandenberghe Academy are not exempt. When Viola Sinclair's deadly shadow magic is exposed, the queen orders her assassin, Roze Roquelart, to hunt her down within seven days. To mark the deadline, a cursed tattoo of a seven-thorned rose is etched onto his arm. If Roze fails to kill Viola, he will face the same fate.Roze, an entitled prince and Viola's bitter rival, sees an opportunity in her magic and is willing to spare her life in exchange for her help. The two enemies must work together, navigating dangerous threats and forbidden desires as they uncover dark secrets that could jeopardize everything.With a fake engagement as a cover, Viola and Roze must confront their deepest desires and decide if they are willing to risk everything for a chance at love, even if it means destroying their kingdom.Experience the intense, captivating enemies-to-lovers romance filled with destructive magic and deadly consequences in Seven Deadly Thorns.

Where Would You Go? A life-affirming collaboration between children of Yalingbu Yirramboi - The Royal Children's Hospital School and award-winning creators, Alison Lester and Jane Godwin.

Whatever The Weather We're In This Together Like a warm hug on a cold morning, this beautiful book reassures children that they are loved ... always.

We Fell ApartA girl arrives at her long-lost artist father's isolated seaside compound to find him missing, a mansion in neglect, and three teenage boys whose dark secrets might hold the key to her own family saga. #1 New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart delivers a standalone novel in the world of TikTok sensation We Were Liars, filled with her signature beachy gothic atmosphere, family intrigue, and high stakes romance.

A brilliant and hilarious cosy YA crime from the author of My Family and Other Suspects, with a mystery that will keep readers guessing to the very last page. For fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.

From The World Of Percy Jackson: The Court Of The Dead (The Nico Di Angelo Adventures) A brand-new Percy Jackson World novel featuring fan-favourite characters, Nico and Will, to follow The Sun and the Star - from #1 bestseller Rick Riordan and award-winner Mark Oshiro.A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE FROM THE WORLD OF PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANSFrom #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.It's been three months since demigod boyfriends Nico di Angelo and Will Solace returned from Tartarus, and there hasn't been a single quest for them in all that time. So, when Nico's half sister Hazel asks them to come to Camp Jupiter to help with an 'issue', Nico shadow-jumps at the chance to do something.What Hazel didn't tell the boys is that she's providing a haven for a group of monsters who've escaped the Underworld! Apparently, during Nico and Will's trip to the Underworld, they showed the monsters that they don't have to be evil - that the monsters have options.But then the monsters start disappearing from the camp and it's clear a dark force is at work - and Nico, Will and Hazel are shocked to find that they're connected to it . . .Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians- Wrath of the Triple Goddess - out now!

Maisy Hayes Is Not For Sale From the award-winning author of Selfie comes the story of Maisy, whose life is shaped by financial hardship.'A warm, reassuring hug. Allayne Webster is Australia's answer to Judy Blume.' Pip HarryI often sit and dream with all my might but nothing's happened. Yet. Maybe I'm not wishing hard enough. Maybe I'm not very good at believing it. It feels like I spend all my time dreaming, waiting for the life I was supposed to have to appear.Maisy Hayes is doing it tough. There's never enough money, even for the simple things like having a decent breakfast. Her friends have given up inviting her out. And then there's her sister's serious illness, her overwhelmed mum, and her latch-key kid brother. It's a lot. Maisy never hears from her dad - not now that he's got a fancy life in a different city with his new wife and kids. Why would he care?Maisy's angry. She feels ripped off. And she's a first-class expert at hiding it - at making excuses, at covering her shame, pretending it doesn't exist. But pretending will only get you so far...When Maisy's dad insists she go and stay with him and then lavishes her with spending money and extravagant gifts, it's everything she always wanted. So why doesn't it feel right?Maisy is forced to question what she really wants - and she must find the power within herself to make it happen.Maisy Hayes Is Not For Sale is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about hardship, coping with anger and frustration, and being true to yourself.PRAISE-'Unputdownable. Pulls no punches in shining a light on poverty and one girl dreaming of a different life.' Rebecca Sparrow

Lessons In Power is the second book in an addictive YA thriller duology by the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games. For Tess Kendrick, a junior at the elite Hardwicke School, fixing comes naturally as it runs in the family. But she also has a legacy involving power and political dynasties. When asked to run a classmate's campaign for student council, Tess agrees, unaware that even a class election at Hardwicke can uncover life-altering secrets. As a terrorist attack shakes the capital, Tess's guardian takes on a challenging case, testing who can be trusted in Washington's power-driven world. Power is currency, and Tess is about to learn firsthand that power always comes at a price.

This is an adventure story about resilience and agency - building one and realising the other - and a tale of survival that will empower young people.Spencer Gray is twelve - finally old enough to join Dad in his glider. His mates are going to be so jealous! Going up is awesome. Spencer can't believe they're actually there; can't believe he and his dad are flying in an aircraft with no engine high above the earth, the paddocks green and yellow squares below them. Crazy.And, as it turns out, it is. When disaster strikes the glider midflight, Spencer will need to be nothing short of amazing.

Monster High: Mega Colouring Book And Activity (Mattel)Freaky just got fabulous! Join Clawdeen, Cleo, Draculaura, Lagoona and Frankie on this mega colouring and activity adventure! With over 120 pages of creeperific colouring and clawesome activities to complete, you’ll be creeping it real with this group of fierce and fearless friends! Are you ready to get spooky?

Care Bears: Ultimate Colouring BookThe bears are back in town! Join Cheer Bear, Funshine Bear, and all their Care Bear friends on an ultimate colouring adventure because everything's better together! This Care Bears Ultimate Colouring Book has 64 pages of art to colour.

Disney Pixar: My Deluxe Treasury Of Bedtime Stories Buckle up for a Pixar-perfect adventure through tales full of heart, humor, and heroic hijinks! From roaring with laughter in Monstropolis to reaching for the sky with your favorite toys, join your favorite characters as they discover friendship, bravery, and what it means to be a hero. With colorful illustrations and stories full of fun and feeling, this treasury is perfect for reading together again and again! This 160 page treasury is packed with multiple stories and is beautifully designed with a foil slipcase.

Snowed In At The Wildest Dreams Bookshop Curl up this winter with Snowed in at the Wildest Dreams Bookshop, a gorgeously cosy, grumpy x sunshine small-town romcom, perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Jenny Han and Gilmore Girls.When snow falls, sparks fly…?? ?? ?? ?? ??Ivy’s first term at art college hasn’t gone to plan. Lacking in friends and inspiration, she’s looking forward to a quiet, cosy, antisocial winter holiday working at the Wildest Dreams Bookshop. Except, her sleepy small town is suddenly full of chirpy tourists, including Trip – her most annoyingly sunshine-y (and annoyingly handsome) new customer of all, who’s desperate for Ivy to show him the sights of Fox Bay.Ivy doesn’t think there’s much of interest in her hometown, but can seeing it through Trip’s eyes give her a fresh perspective? And when they both get roped in to helping save the local school show, might Trip be the unlikely inspiration Ivy needs to get her creative sparks flying again?Tropes:Grumpy x SunshineSmall TownForced ProximitySlow BurnEvery book in the Wildest Dreams Bookshop series can be read as a standalone.

These adorable books with big flaps will stimulate the fine motor skills and increase the vocabulary of the youngest readers. On every spread a playful question is answered underneath a chunky flap with a cut-out border and tab for increased sensory exploration. A playful learning moment for the smallest readers as they discover what’s hiding under the flaps!

Lonely Planet Kids The Bugs BookExplore the incredible world of bugs in this latest addition to Lonely Planet Kids' The Fact Book series.From giant millipedes to deadly spiders; jewel-like beetles to jungle leaf-insects; come and take a mini safari across the continents to uncover the incredible array of insects, arachnids and myriapods that roam our planet. If it crawls, scuttles, flutters or stings, you’ll find it in The Bugs Book.Inside The Bugs Book:- Travel across six bug-tastic continents - North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania – and learn about the few bugs found in Antarctica!- Discover fact-packed bug profiles with fascinating size, habitat and diet stats to wow your friends- Features stunning macro photography so you can see each of the insects up close- Detailed illustrations by Daniel Limon bring these amazing minibeasts to life – Daniel has created artwork for numerous nature and animal books including Lonely Planet Kids' The Ocean Book and Ocean Animal Atlas- Written by Nancy Dickmann, author of Lonely Planet Kids’ Amazing Night Sky Atlas, Amazing Ancient History Atlas, and The Rocks Book- Contents include: North America – Hickory Horned Devil; Black Widow; Monarch Butterfly. South America – Goliath Birdeater Tarantula; Fire Ant; Giant Water Bug. Europe – Hummingbird Hawkmoth; Cuckoo Wasp; Western Honeybee. Africa – Deathstalker Scorpion; Rainbow Shield Bug; Desert Locust. Asia – Giant Stick Insect; Orchid Mantis; Atlas Moth. Oceania – Smurf Bug; Termite; Gumleaf Skelotonizer; and moreLearn all about the minibeasts we share our planet with in this awesome study of creepy-crawlies. This is the perfect gift for curious kids who are fascinated by all things bugs!