CHILDRENS BOOKS

Hermione Granger Calling all fans of the Harry Potter stories! The POCKET POTTERS are the must-have guides to all of your favourite characters from the wizarding world.What is Hermione's favourite subject? How did she make friends with Ron and Harry, and what does a mountain troll smell like?Find out all this and much more about Hermione Granger! Follow her through a day at Hogwarts, discover why she loves the library and learn all about her pet cat, Crookshanks. Get set for spectacular spells, charms and potions, and lots of Gryffindor house points -Joyfully illustrated, boisterously brilliant, the POCKET POTTERS are collectable, must-have mini-guides to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter stories. Whether you are just starting your magical reading journey, or you already know your Accio from your Alohomora, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading alone.There's magic and mischief waiting inside! Which of the POCKET POTTERS is your favourite?

Goblin Frances Stickley grew up in Nottingham and Norwich. She spent much of her time making up poems and dressing up her dog. Frances is a trained children's literacy specialist and a primary school teacher. She is happiest when covered in paint or stuck in a book. In 2017, Frances won the Bloomsbury and National Literacy Trust short story prize. She lives with her family and a big-eared dog named Babbage. When not writing, you'll likely find her in a forest playing dragons with her daughters.Stefano Martinuz was born in Bresica, Italy. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna and graduated with honors. Stefano now works as a children's book illustrator, visual development artist, comic book colorist, and concept artist for various companies and animation studios. In his spare time, he enjoys drawing little fantasy creatures, funny monsters, and raccoons.

How To Draw Super Cute Things With Bobbie Goods! Bursting with humour, sweetness, and imagination, How to Draw Super Cute Things with Bobbie Goods shows you how to draw and colour everything adorable! Get cosy, grab a pencil and your markers, and draw your own super cute world.

A Skeleton In The Closet Twelve-year-old Mizzy dreams of being a detective and she won't let anything stand in her way — not her reputation for tall tales, or her embarrassing fear of escalators, and definitely not her Down syndrome. Dumped for the summer with cousins who've outgrown her, Mizzy feels even more sidelined than usual. But when she discovers Great Aunt Jane's diaries in a locked wardrobe in their spare room, and realises her aunt didn't die in her sleep but under suspicious circumstances, everything changes. What's more … someone in the family appears to have been involved.Under the guise of a family-tree project for school, and armed with a brand new set of Pipsqueak markers, Mizzy grabs the chance to prove herself to her cousins — and the world."Pacey and funny with a twisty plot and a fabulous heroine in Mizzy, <em>A Skeleton in the Closet</em> explores themes of being underestimated in a brilliant, relatable way. I couldn't put it down!” Phillipa Leathley, author of <em>Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo</em>"This absorbing, accessible story makes for a perfect ‘first’ murder mystery – packed with all the right ingredients like clues, red herrings, twists and turns, but nothing gruesome or gory. A total delight!” BookTrust“This makes our Top 10 because of its page-turning murder mystery, endearing heroine and cast of English eccentrics.” The Bookseller Children’s Buyers Guide Spring 2025"Twelve-year-old Mizzy is a great detective, and when she uncovers an unsolved murder in her own family, nothing will stand in the way of her discovering whodunnit: not unconvinced cousins, disapproving parents or her own Down syndrome. Mizzy the Marvellous is on the case in this funny, tautly plotted and twisty 9+ debut with a unique and delightful heroine” Imogen Russell Williams, <em>Guardian</em>“A wonderfully engaging and exciting book; fast-paced and full of fun, this story will appeal to children of a curious nature” INIS Magazine

The Magnificent Book Of Rocks And Minerals Explore rocks and minerals with the bestselling Magnificent Book of series. Stunning illustrations, fun facts, and a detailed map bring the subject to life for readers 8-12.Delve beneath the earth’s surface to discover the wonders that hide there, from glittering minerals to stunning patterned rocks.See the watermelon colors of tourmaline, the shimmering glow of beryl, and the radiant beauty of amethyst. Each rock and mineral is depicted in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Find out how these incredible natural creations are formed, why they are such vivid colors, and why some are so rare.With incredible illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-color, poster-sized illustrations, The Magnificent Book of Rocks and Minerals is the ideal reference for the whole family.36 ROCKS AND MINERALS: Learn about dozens of rocks and minerals, from the shining emerald to the huge crystals of fluorite.BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible rocks and minerals to life. A map at the back of the book shows where each specimen can be found.FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall budding geologists and petrologists of all ages.COLLECT THE SERIES: More bestselling, beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Endangered Animals, The Magnificent Book of Butterflies and Moths, The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and The Magnificent Book of Dragons.

Black RiverA mystical new YA series that blends fantasy, sci-fi and romance. Limited copies with sprayed edges available for pre-order!All seventeen-year-old Dusty wants is to escape into books and the wilderness that surrounds her mountain home. What she doesn’t know is that there’s something waiting for her in the shadows of the forest.One morning, Dusty wakes up with dirt on her feet. Then she realises that her body and senses are changing. And after a chance encounter with quiet and mysterious Will, she feels an attraction unlike anything she’s experienced before. It isn’t just an emotional connection making her heart beat faster—it’s a thirst.But Dusty isn’t the only person experiencing strange events in Black River. Darker forces are at play, and Dusty must uncover the mystery—or risk losing everything and everyone she loves…

That'S Not My Cat... Babies and toddlers will love discovering cats with soft ears, furry tummy and rough paws.Turn the pages in That's not my cat... to explore smooth stripes, fuzzy paws and fluffy ears.With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books.- That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development.- Don't forget to spot the little white mouse on every page!- DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK!- With over 80 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

SchooledA bighearted, compulsively readable novel from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner about new schools, unexpected friendships, and overcoming loss.Eleven-year-old Lenny Syms is about to start college—sort of. As part of a brand-new experimental school, Lenny and four other students are starting sixth grade on a university campus, where they’ll be taught by the most brilliant professors and given every resource imaginable. This new school is pretty weird, though. Instead of hunkering down behind a desk to study math, science, and history, Lenny finds himself meditating, participating in discussions where you don’t even have to raise your hand, and spying on the campus population in the name of anthropology.But Lenny just lost his mom, and his Latin professor dad is better with dead languages than actual human beings. Lenny doesn’t want to be part of some learning experiment. He just wants to be left alone. Yet if Lenny is going to make it as a middle schooler on a college campus, he’s going to need help. Is a group of misfit sixth graders and one particularly quirky professor enough to pull him out of his sadness and back into the world?

Prank Wars: Level UpLife on Caper Street has been quiet since the Cruelly Pranksters disappeared after their defeat at the hands of prank-busting agents Hannah and Jake Vann-Wong. When an ice cream van at Hannah’s birthday party serves weird flavours, and things go wrong at the swimming carnival, it’s clear—the Cruelly kids are back. And they’ve seriously levelled up. The Vann-Wong agents have mastered some amazing new skills but will they be enough to win this next battle?

Millie Mak Makes Her Mark (Millie Mak, #3) The final title in the series about Millie Mak - the clever maker and problem-solver.Millie Mak and her friends are trying to start a business creating and selling their upcycled designs. But it's school holidays, and looking after their annoying younger siblings is really slowing them down.Meanwhile, Millie's friend Veesa wonders whether she should continue to help her mother work. Veesa's mother sews fast fashion and Veesa feels worried and guilty about its impact on the planet.Can Millie and her mates resolve these dilemmas? And can Millie overcome her own challenges and learn how to make her mark?From the creators of Millie Mak the Maker and Millie Mak the Mender, comes another inspiring book that celebrates the joy of creativity and the immense power of friendship.

Mega Rich Guinea PigsA hilarious new illustrated series for kids aged 8+ featuring a group of extremely cashed up guinea pigs and a capybara, from the bestselling authors of Frog Squad!The world's richest man, Magnus McAloon, has tragically died in a rocket experiment gone wrong.The sole heirs to his estate are his four beloved pet guinea pigs: Hot Head, Lunk, G-Chip and Big Pig (who is actually a capybara, but don't tell him that).Not everyone is happy – especially the members of the McAloon family, who are determined to get back the fortune that they feel belongs to them, and not the newly mega rich guinea pigs.From the bestselling creators of children's books, Kate and Jol Temple.