CHILDRENS BOOKS

Now in Barefoot Baby-Proof format! Join Bear as he tries out different forms of transportation and has an adventure with each one. Part of the beloved Bear series that's delighted children for 20 years. Rhyme and repetition support the learning layers of travel and transportation, as Bear pilots a raft, a rocket ship, a sailboat, a bike, a steam train, and a carriage. Barefoot Baby-Proof books are chewable, bendable, and washable. AGES: 0 to 5 AUTHOR: Award-winning author Stella Blackstone has written many of Barefoot's best-selling titles, including the Bear series and the Cleo the Cat series. She has been writing for children for over twenty years. Stella lives in Somerset, UK. Debbie Harter has illustrated over 20 books for Barefoot, including the beloved Bear series. As a child, Debbie would "lose herself in books (as long as they had pictures)" and hopes to continue doing so until she's very old. She lives in Cornwall, England. SELLING POINTS: . BABY-PROOF FORMAT: Barefoot Baby-Proof books are chewable, bendable, and washable.

From how to make a friend - and be one - standing up for yourself, the importance of looking up, award-winning author Meg McKinlay provides the seeds of good advice, and Nicky Johnston's illustrations prove to be the perfect examples, all wrapped up in a luxury hardback gift edition. There are so many wonderful things to know, as you grow... From award-winning creators Meg McKinlay and Nicky Johnston, a gentle, generous and surprising guide to growing up.

<p><strong>A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series!</strong></p> <p>Noah, Jordie and their GOLF Squad friends are still trying to rescue Grandpa Galileo. And now the most incredible golf course in the universe is threatening to swallow THEM whole!</p><p>Will they be squished by giant cabbages?Will they be turned into huge hand-burgers?Will anyone survive this snacktacular quest?</p><p>There's only <em>bun </em>way to find out ...</p><p>But BEWARE!</p><p>If you keep reading, YOU might get sucked into THE MOST INCREDIBLE GOLF COURSE IN THE UNIVERSE too ...</p><p><strong>A hilarious golfing fantasy adventure by the creators of Fartboy!</strong></p>

Join Tiny Jenny, a mischievous fairy born to a family of wrens, as she sets out to find where she truly belongs. Mr and Mrs Wren are surprised when a tiny, wingless fairy hatches from one of their eggs. But they lovingly name her Tiny Jenny and raise her as their own. Tiny Jenny – like all fairies – grows to be a menace in the woods. She digs up squirrel nuts and blocks mole hills. The other forest creatures are not happy. So Tiny Jenny decides it is time to leave her home and seek out her fairy family. But it turns out the fairies are anything but welcoming! Oh, where does Tiny Jenny truly belong?

From the animator of The Corpse Bride, Coraline and Isle of Dogs, comes a hilarious, illustrated tale about Gramps's life as a magician. Gramps had what they call a ‘Chequered Career’ which he insists on regaling to his sceptical grandson. He’s been a stuntman and a deep-sea diver, but his most exciting, and discombobulating, career was when he was a magician. Known as The Astounding Alfredo, and he became famous throughout the world, especially for the disappearing trick with his dove – Montgomery, The Mysterious Bird of Mystery. Unfortunately, Montgomery is not just mysterious, but malevolent, envious and ambitious. And Gramps and Montgomery discover that fame has a way of changing people – and places. Expect the unexpected and believe the unbelievable in this hilarious debut novel from acclaimed animator Antony Elworthy.

A phenomenal success since its publication in 1989, The Story of the Little Mole has delighted adults and children alike to become an all-time humour classic. CELEBRATING 35 YEARS AND OVER 3 MILLION SALES OF A PICTURE BOOK PHENOMENON!This joyful, mischievous and characterful picture book tells the tale of a little mole who wakes up one morning only to have one of the other animals 'do its business' on his head. The lovably outraged Little Mole then sets out to track down the culprit to exact his revenge in his own little way.This new anniversary edition celebrates 35 years since the original publication. It includes a stunning hardback and luxurious slipcase, both stunningly foiled. It is a fantastic gift for fans, or those yet to be introduced to the book.As well as the story and all the original artwork, this edition features some bonus content about the author and illustrator, to further celebrate the brilliant creators of this modern classic.

Acclaimed author, Zanni Louise and illustrator Judy Watson have created "an Australian Winnie-the-Pooh" with a collection of warm and whimsical stories in a beautifully produced hardback edition. Hazel is nine years old, as long as her bunk bed and as kind as a marshmallow. She and her friends - Odette, a pademelon, Walter the wombat, Tiny, a honey possum and Poky – an echidna who changes colour depending on Hazel’s mood – live together in a treehouse in the bush. Every day brings new adventures, sometimes mistakes ... and always, always, imagination and friendship. Acclaimed author, Zanni Louise and illustrator Judy Watson have created an Australian 'Winnie-the-Pooh' in this delightful, whimsical celebration of childhood.

The acclaimed novels from Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless ‘The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age’ The Times SOLITAIRE My name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year – before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face the harsh realities of A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people – I had friends. Things were very different, I guess, but that’s all over now. Now there’s Solitaire. And Michael Holden. RADIO SILENCE What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong? Frances has always been a study machine with one goal, elite university. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret – not even the person she is on the inside. But when Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favourite podcast, she discovers a new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship, unafraid to be herself. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken. I WAS BORN FOR THIS For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark – a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are taking the world by storm. Being part of The Ark’s fandom has given her everything she loves – her friend Juliet, her dreams, her place in the world. Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. He’s their frontman – and playing in a band with his mates is all he ever dreamed of doing. But dreams don’t always turn out the way you think and when Jimmy and Angel are unexpectedly thrust together, they find out how strange and surprising facing up to reality can be. LOVELESS It was all sinking in. I’d never had a crush on anyone. No boys, no girls, not a single person I had ever met. What did that mean? Georgia has never been in love, never kissed anyone, never even had a crush – but as a fanfic-obsessed romantic she’s sure she’ll find her person one day. Is she destined to remain loveless? Or has she been looking for the wrong thing all along