CHILDRENS BOOKS

Nobody writes striking, heartfelt adventure like Phil Earle. The Dawn of Adonis is a showcase of everything he does best: humour and peril and towering stakes all wrapped up in stark, spare, powerful prose. I loved it!

In a crisis, take a stand ... A coming of age story, set against the Dismissal of the government in 1975 as battle lines are drawn, democracy is on the edge, and all of it is far too close to home. When another national crisis puts Juliet’s family beach trip on hold, Juliet is disappointed, but not surprised. When your dad has a key job in the federal government, even faraway crises hit close to home, and change is the only constant. It’s 1975 and Juliet has a lot to look forward to. It's the last year of primary school, wrongs are being set right, and there’s new attitudes, new opportunities ... as well as new friends. But as Juliet gets to know more about the people around her and the times that shape her, there are plenty of surprises still in store. But politics is casting a long shadow over the country, and it seems nothing can save Juliet, her family, and her friendships, from the biggest crisis of all.

‘Mind-expanding and hilarious!’ Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series.'A brainy guide to the barfs, farts and burps of Planet Earth.' The TimesThis hilarious new illustrated series will make you laugh-out-loud AND grow your brain. Perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The 13-Storey Treehouse. Hi, I’m Oliver! I know what you’re thinking: what does an 11-year-old kid know about the universe? Am I a famous scientist? No. Am I a super-genius? Not really. I’m just trying to figure out the usual stuff: new school, new friends, how to avoid my annoying sister. But there’s one thing that DOES make sense: science! Outer space is totally my thing and I can tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about awesome stuff like: <ul><li>time-bending black holes </li><li>how the Big Bang is like a fart </li><li>aliens! (Well, there could be aliens.)</li></ul>From bestselling writer and robotics engineer Jorge Cham, Oliver’s Great Big Universe is the first book in a STEM-themed, diary-style series. ‘An absolute gem!’ Lincoln Peirce, author of the bestselling series BIG NATE. ‘A stellar confluence of comic episodes and cosmic information. In addition to brilliantly integrated comic moments – surprising plot twists add narrative pizzazz to a serious raft of data about the universe. An irresistibly entertaining introduction to astrophysics.’ – Kirkus starred review &?

This witty companion to the Loki: A Bad God’s Guide series is perfect for fans of chaotic humour and brain-teasing fun. Parents will appreciate the mix of learning and entertainment, while children will be captivated by Loki’s antics and laugh-out-loud activities.

Squirrel and his silent friend (a mushroom) discover the cycle of nature and of life in a down-to-earth and moving picture book that beautifully pays respect to a friend who has died—then birdsong brings a new beginning. Squirrel and his best friend, Pock the mushroom, sit on the old stump, watching birds fly by. When they’re tired of this, they take the path to the yellow meadow to listen to the blackbird sing. But today, the bird’s not there. The friends look everywhere. Finally they find it on the path, all stretched out and quite still. It must be sleeping. They sit down quietly and wait for the bird to wake. This true-to-child story of a natural encounter with an animal that has died is both dryly humorous and a profound example of how to manage the comings and goings of life.

'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefLooming ahead of them, black against the darkening sky, was the rocky bulk of a mountain . . . brave the perilous heights and fulfill the prophecy. Will you climb the Howling Mountain? Hazel and Portunia have discovered that the plan to steal magic, involving an alliance between the Fae and the humans, is bigger than they could have ever imagined - and every day more and more children are disappearing. To save Goblyn Wood, Hazel must climb to the Howling Mountain and retrieve the fabled Fairy Axe. She will be tested again and again on her journey. Can she fulfill the prophecy of the slipskin before the magic of Goblyn Wood is gone forever?The spectacular conclusion to this imaginative fantasy world by Waterstones prize-shortlisted author Anna Kemp perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Podkin One-Ear! Praise for Into Goblyn Wood: 'A fabulously rich adventure into a magical landscape, with that most important theme of all: believing in ourselves and the potential we hold.' Sarah Lean, author of the bestselling The Last Bear 'An absolutely sparkling adventure. The perfect book to curl up with as we're stepping into autumn' Alex Foulkes, author of Rules for Vampires 'A beautiful story, beautifully told. Into Goblyn Wood gives readers a wonderful world to lose themselves inside, and to keep daydreaming about for a long time afterwards!' Sylvia Bishop, author of The Bookshop Girl 'Anna Kemp’s world building is sublime . . . It’s unpredictable, perfectly paced and totally gripping... This is a truly brilliant book - fantasy at its finest. I could not put it down and cannot wait to read the next book in the series' Netgalley reviewer

Get ready for the Truth, the whole Truth and nothing but the Truth in Dan Marshall's False versus Facts.Can you really see the Great Wall of China from Space? Is there such a thing as the five second rule? And was Napoleon really that short? Separate truth from lies, bust some myths and discover once and for all - what is false and what is fact. The truth may surprise you!

Night Night Tyrannosaurus is a delightful bedtime board book series from the #1 science author for kids. Say goodnight while learning about dinosaurs in this adorable book.Dinosaurs have to go to bed just like you. And now it's time to say night night!Night night Tyrannosaurus Rex, with your giant triangle teethNight night Brachiosaurus, with your long rectangle neckNight night Ichthyosaur, with your big circle eyesNight night Ankylosaurus, with your armored oval bodyFollow along and say goodnight to each of these sweet dinos, and point out all the shapes found on their bodies too. Every spread features an interesting fact about the animal as well.

Night Night LadybugA delightful new bedtime board book series from the #1 science author for kids! Say goodnight while learning about nature in this adorable bedtime book.Little critters have to go to bed just like you. And now it's time to say night night! Night night ladybug, with your shiny red shell. Night night butterfly, with your bright orange wings. Night night bumblebee with your fuzzy yellow fur. Night night caterpillar, with your wiggly green body.Follow along and say goodnight to each of these sweet creatures and point out all the colors of the rainbow too. Every spread features an interesting fact about the animal as well.

When I'M Feeling ScaredThe Feelings series has been carefully designed to help children better understand their feelings and shares examples of ways to express those feelings in a way that is both appropriate and acceptable to themselves and others.Feeling scared can make you feel like you want to run and hide in a safe place. What do you do when your child feels scaredEach book features a page of parents' notes written by a child psychologist.