CHILDRENS BOOKS

In a quaint 19th century whaling village, a young woman seeks to expose the dark truth behind the village's eerie disappearances at the risk of the lives of everyone she loves . . . assuming anyone will listen to a female in the first place. It's an honor to bring light to the dark. The nineteenth-century whaling village of Warbler is famous for its lucky ship figureheads-and infamous for people disappearing into the nightly fog. In this murky locale, the lamplighter is synonymous with safety and protection, and it's a position Temperance assumes when her father is found hanging from one of the lampposts. Though Tempe proves competent, the town is still hesitant to let a woman handle this responsibility. When a girl disappears after two lamps go out, Tempe's ability to provide for her mother and younger sister hangs in the balance. She scrambles for answers, hindered at every turn by the village authorities' call for her removal. As more villagers vanish under her watch, Tempe discovers unsettling truths about the famous Warbler figureheads and her own beloved father. But her warnings of a monster are ignored, even by her own family. Now she must follow the light out of her own fog of despair, as she faces the choice to look the other way or risk speaking out and possibly dooming herself and her sister to be among the lost. AGES: 14 to 18 AUTHOR: Crystal J. Bell is a writer and videographer who calls the Rocky Mountains her home. After graduating from Colorado State University with her BA, she began writing in earnest and hasn't looked back since. When she isn't drinking up autumn like the elixir of life, she can be found on the back patio with her laptop and a book, out on the reservoirs on her stand-up paddleboard, or cooking in the kitchen with her husband. Most likely pasta. The Lamplighter is her debut young adult novel.

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.

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.

Step into the Hundred Acre Wood and enjoy the classic adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends. This elegant gift box contains every heart-warming moment of this classic character series in 30 beautiful books. Since A.A.Milne first introduced Pooh in 1924, the “bear of very little brain” has charmed millions of children across the world. The timeless stories, based upon the real nursery toys of Milne’s own son, Christopher Robin, are brought stunningly to life with the iconic decorations from E.H.Shepard. This gift set is sure to gain pride of place on the bookshelf of any family lucky enough to receive it. This set includes the classic adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Kanga and Roo from the original books, Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, as well as the charming sequel, Return to the Hundred Acre Wood.

Youtube acro sensations, Sam & Teagan Rybka (aka The Rybka Twins) share their story so far, along with their best tips for balancing friendship, success, fitness and family.