CHILDRENS BOOKS

Can You Find the Piggies? (Freaky Tales #1)  The Three Little Pigs have had enough of getting their houses blown down by the Big Bad Wolf time and time again. So they decide they must stop this atrocity from ever happening again. They enlist the help of the Fairly Good Mother (who is not great but fairly good), but can she cast a spell strong enough to fight against the meanest wolf in the woods?

Cucumber Madness! (Cat On the Run: Episode 2)  Vanished! The World’s #1 Cat Video Star has disappeared! Or has she?  As a diabolical mystery unravels around her, Princess Beautiful is plunged into a terrible world where ‘trending’ isn’t a thing, danger lurks around every corner, and cucumbers are no laughing matter.  She’s jumped out of the frying pan and into ... Cat on the Run: Episode 2, Cucumber Madness!

Cat Of Death! (Cat On The Run: Episode 1) What happens when the World's #1 Cat Video Star gets accused of a crime she didn’t commit? She becomes a Cat on the Run, that’s what. But how do you avoid capture and prove your innocence when you are the most famous feline on the planet?! Well, it ain’t easy ...

Hidden Layers!(Cat On The Run: Episode 3)Brains washed!Internet wiped!Villains unmasked!Who knew being the World’s #1 Cat Video Star could be so dangerous?!This is it!Princess Beautiful has had enough!It’s time to clean out the litter tray.It’s time for—Cat On The Run—Episode Three!

Dinotopia, A Land Apart From TimeWhen James Gurney's Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time first appeared in 1992, it was immediately hailed as a fully imagined world of the caliber of J. R. R. Tolkien's. Gurney's premise - of an undiscovered island where a race of mystical humans co-exists in harmony with intelligent dinosaurs - has been since reiterated over and over in numerous films and by scores of other writers. Now, Calla Editions brings Gurney's spectacular artistry to a new generation in this 20th anniversary edition. Digitally re-rendered from the original transparencies, Gurney's dramatic panoramas of Dinotopia and close-up character studies of its inhabitants - both human and saurian - take on new vitality. And as a tale of high adventure and discovery told as entries and sketches in journal form, Dinotopia presents a shipwrecked visitor's glimpse into an imagined social order, a culture, and even a cooperative interspecies technology that will satisfy lovers of fantasy and science fiction of all persuasions. This edition includes a new Afterword written by author James Gurney as well as a special section of behind-the-scenes studies and maquettes he used in developing his paintings.  AGES: 12 and up  AUTHOR: Before writing and illustrating Dinotopia, James Gurney painted reconstructions of ancient civilizations for National Geographic magazine. He has illustrated seventeen stamps for the U.S. Postal Service, including The World of Dinosaurs. His Dinotopia artwork has won the Hugo, Chesley, Spectrum, and World Fantasy Awards and has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution, the Norman Rockwell Museum, and the Delaware Art Museum.

Titanic (Flap Edition) A large-format, fully illustrated exploration of the Titanic that offers an immersive look at both the sailing experience and the tragic end. The book includes reproductions of period items, a narrated tour of the ship, eyewitness accounts, and details from the official investigation. There seems to be no end to our fascination with the Titanic. More than 100 years after the ship's demise, it continues to evoke curiosity, fascination, and speculation. This book meticulously reconstructs the legendary disaster, with author Jim Pipe adopting the role of a journalist covering the ship's maiden voyage. Pipe provides readers with a detailed account of the Titanic's history, from its financiers and builders to the layout and cutting-edge technology. He explores the passengers, the luxurious accommodations, and the hidden spaces occupied by lower-class passengers and crew members. The book also captures the public's awe at the Titanic's size and supposed unsinkability. Through a combination of the narrator's storytelling and period photographs, illustrations, and eyewitness accounts, readers are taken on a journey from the Titanic's grandeur to its tragic end. The book covers the aftermath of the disaster, including reports and inquiries from the official investigation. "Titanic" is a richly detailed and dramatic experience for readers of all ages, offering a glimpse into one of history's most famous maritime tragedies. AGE RANGE: 10 to 18AUTHOR: Jim Pipe has written numerous non-fiction books for children, many focusing on historical subjects. He resides in Dublin, Ireland.

Flip-O-SaurusCreate your own prehistoric beasts by mixing and matching the heads, bodies, and tails of different dinosaurs. This interactive board book lets you mix and match the heads, bodies, and tails of ten real dinosaurs in order to create a thousand different imaginary ones, like the Stegodocus, the Oviplosaurus, or the Diploraptops.  It includes interesting facts about each dinosaur part, so you can figure out how your Flip-o-saurus would behave. There's also a handy chart that shows the actual sizes of the ten dinosaurs that make up the "ingredients" of your Flip-o-saurus, and gives the meaning and pronunciation of their names.  With its fun concept, beautiful artwork, and high production values, this book will make the perfect gift for any kid who loves dinosaurs.  AUTHOR: Artist Sara Ball is a prolific illustrator of children's books, many of them about modern or prehistoric animals.  22 colour drawings

Flip-A-Gator Flip and flop heads, bodies, and tails to make 1,000 scaly beasts! Best-selling illustrator Sara Ball brings more mix-and-match fun-this time with reptiles and amphibians! In Flip-a-gator, you get to create zany combinations with the heads, bodies, and tails of ten different creatures, including a curious iguana, a creeping lizard, a croaking frog, and a slithering snake. Each flap features a fun fact about the pictured species, and inside the front cover is a chart showing the relative sizes of the reptiles and amphibians featured, from the gecko to the alligator. AGES: 2 to 8 AUTHOR: Sara Ball is a prolific illustrator of children's books, including Abbeville's Mix-a-Mutt, Flip-o-saurus, Flip-a-Feather, and Flip-o-storic. SELLING POINTS:- The latest title from Sara Ball, the best-selling illustrator of Flip-o-saurus, Flip-o-storic, Mix-a-Mutt, Flip-a-Feather, and Build-a-Bug.- This interactive book lets you flip and flop the heads, bodies, and tails of ten different reptiles and amphibians to make 1,000 wacky combinations.- Each flap contains a fun fact about the pictured species. Inside the front cover is a chart showing the relative sizes of the featured animals.- A sturdy board book made for repeated handling by kids 2-8

Escape From Marigold Manor You are the greatest detective in the land and you’re facing your biggest mystery yet. After receiving an anonymous invitation, you discover that—along with all the other guests—you are locked inside the iron gates of an opulent mansion. Who has trapped you there, and why? You’ll need to solve the mystery in order to receive the key to the gates and escape from Marigold Manor. There are whispers from the dining hall, and you overhear a furtive conversation between Miss Marigold and one of the other guests. Just at that moment, there’s a crash and a bang as the maid drops a stack of plates. She stares at you and gasps, then flees the room. Will you follow, or will you stay and interview Miss Marigold? Every decision you make will lead you through the twisty corridors of Marigold Manor to your mystery. You might be called upon to crack the case of the stolen tiara, or enlisted to find Captain Marigold who has disappeared. Then there are thieves afoot – but they don’t stand a chance with a detective like you on the case! There will be a scream – the butler has met with an unfortunate demise! Could one of your companions really be to blame? Along another path, a message written in invisible ink warns you that Miss Marigold is an imposter… And in a dusty room, down a forgotten hallway, a lost journal holds a secret about the bewitching truth of Marigold Manor. If you can solve it, you’ll be free of Marigold Manor once and for all. But beware the cats that roam the grounds … They have their own agenda and if you don’t take care, you might find yourself turned into a cat or—even worse—a mouse! But even when you’re deep undercover there are mysteries to be found, and solved. It turns out there is more than one way to leave Marigold Manor… You’ll find thirty-two unique endings in Escape from Marigold Manor. Each mystery requires you to complete a series of interviews and brainteasers in order to identify the culprit. The challenges include puzzles that you must crack in order to unlock safes, read secret messages and locate hidden clues. The casefiles at the back of the book will help you keep track of which cases you’ve sold, and which cases still await you in the mansion. Can you solve them all? Your reputation as the greatest detective in the land depends on it!

We're Going On A Bear HuntFor brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!

The Party #1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author NATASHA PRESTON is back with another pulse-pounding, twisty read!

An instant no. 1 YA bestseller, discover a romantic, heartfelt sequel to the tiktok sensation Better than the Movies that will sweep you off of your feet! 'If the teen in your life isn’t familiar with this series, this could be the best stocking gift they’ll receive' Women's Weekly Wes had his dream girl but then he lost her – and the only way to get her back is to scheme like a rom-com hero… For a few beautiful months, Wes and girl-next-door Liz were together. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA together, tragedy struck and their relationship ended. Flash forward and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart, but is determined to make her fall back in love with him. And he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only … Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend…a guy friend. Still, Wes won’t give up and is determined to win back Liz’s affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, he’s is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good. Nothing Like the Movies is perfect for hopeless romantics, lovers of grumpy x sunshine energy and for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood! Don’t miss The Do-Over, Betting on You and where it all started in Better Than the Movies from Lynn Painter! Nothing Like the Movies was YA #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 8th October 2024.

Join some playful mermaids and decorate their undersea world with masses of sparkly stickers. Join a host of sparkly mermaids as they navigate a shipwreck, collect treasure, race through a kelp forest, and meet all kinds of sea creatures. With enchanting illustrations and over 150 sparkly stickers, this magical sticker book will keep little children entertained for hours.