CHILDRENS BOOKS

The third title in this magical SERIES filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .‘This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy.’ The Daily Mail'Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy's most popular tropes - unicorns, dragons, dark-hearted villains - and make them thoroughly her own.' TheTelegraph Ember Spark, vet to magical beasts, is whisked off on a surprise flight, destination unknown! Soon she and her friend, Arno, find themselves deep in the Amazon rainforest. And with a new arch-villain tracking their every move, only a unicorn’s secret can save them... Praise for Ember Spark: ‘A total masterclass in high-action, high-stakes, high-fun adventure.’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse ‘Quirky and magical, this wonderful adventure proves what everyone should know – Abi Elphinstone is a writer to be cherished.’ Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls ‘Ember Spark herself is a wonderful heroine – she’s brave, curious and always up for an adventure.’ Katie Tsang, author of the Dragon Realm series ‘I adored Ember Spark. Abi is a master storyteller . . . she’s created a thrilling adventure fizzing with heart and magic and wonder.’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea ‘Kids are going to go wild for this joyful, moving, thrill-ride of a book, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Every word is magic.’ Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe series ‘Sure to ignite any reader’s imagination and warm their heart. Wonderful and wonder-filled!’ Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons 'Utterly charming, wonderfully wild and sprinkled with gutsy characters, dastardly villains & magical creatures galore . . .' Jo Clarke, author of The Travelling School Mysteries 'Ember Spark is bursting with adventure, magic & that very special Abi Elphinstone sparkle . . .' Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls

.An adorable new board book about how babies feel."--

The Tale Of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle Picture BookA brand new picture book edition of this much-loved classic taleA brand new picture book edition of this beloved classic tale that celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2025Her little black nose went sniffle, sniffle, snuffleand her eyes went twinkle, twinkleand underneath her cap - where Lucie had yellow curls -that little person had prickles!A little girl called Lucie meets a remarkable new friend, Mrs. Tiggy-winkle,in this charming and iconic Beatrix Potter tale.Now available in this new large format,perfect for families to read and enjoy together.

Roald Dahl: Splendiferous School A fun and interactive book for all little chiddlers who are about to start school!This fabulous book is a funny and inspiring introduction for any little chiddler who is about to start school.Readers will love lifting the flap on every page to discover all the phizz-wizzing things they'll learn, the gloriumptious stories they'll hear and the fantastic friends they'll make. Because sometimes school will be hard and totally biffsquiggling, but mainly it will be magnificent, just like you.Look out for more marvellous books for little chiddlers-Roald Dahl- On the First Day of ChristmasRoald Dahl- Revolting Things to Touch and FeelRoald Dahl- Marvellous Magnet Book

Peppa Pig: Fairy Peppa Join Fairy Peppa as she uses a special magic wand to sprinkle fairy magic everywhere!Join Fairy Peppa as she uses a special magic wand to sprinkle fairy magic everywhere!Peppa has dressed up as a fairy. She has some fluttery wings, a shiny crown, and a very special magic wand! Read the story and lift the flaps to discover what happens when Fairy Peppa spreads a little fairy magic!This lift-the-flap board book is full of Peppa magic! "Ta-da!"Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books-Peppa Pig- Peppa and the DragonPeppa Pig- Peppa's Unicorn FunPeppa Pig- Peppa's Dinosaur Adventure

Myths And Legends Ultimate Handbook Discover the amazing myths and legends surrounding gods, goddesses, magical creatures, heroes, and monsters from around the worldUnravel the narratives of your favourite mythical creatures, all-powerful gods, legendary heroes, and evil villains in this ultimate one-stop collection of fantastic myths and legends.This fact-packed title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series is a treasure trove of narratives on more than 200 of the most fascinating myths and legends. Learn all about the origin of different legends, the unique characteristics of powerful gods and goddesses, and a wide variety of mythical creatures. With intriguing stories of notorious tricksters, mighty winged creatures, and heroic battles, this book is loaded with beautiful photography and authentic text from subject experts.Step into the fascinating world of myths with DK's Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook and read about fearsome battles between monsters, such as the Hydra and Fafnir the dragon, and the heroes that fought them like Hercules and Sigurd. Find out about the exciting legends of King Arthur and Sun Wukong, and get to know about epics, such as the Mahabharata, Popol Vuh, and a host of tales from around the world.This book is sure to amaze any young reader with a keen interest in mythology. So if you want to deep dive into legends from across culture, then this book will be a great addition to your bookshelf.

If I Had A DragonGabby Dawnay is a writer and poet. She is a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine and a scriptwriter for children's television. @gabdaw38 Alex Barrow, a London-based illustrator, is the art director for and a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine. @alexmaglalangbarrowAlex and Gabby are the duo behind children's picture books If I had a dinosaur, A House for Mouse and A Song for Bear.

The Arguers is a delightful and original fairy tale by the celebrated creator of The Book of Mistakes. It tells the story of a community that forgets how to get along.The first argument in the tale was over a brush and a comb, and which one would be better for untangling the king's beard. This led to more arguments over letters and spoons, until everyone was arguing all the time. No one could remember when the arguing had started or why, but they were all very good at it.The king and queen decided to hold a contest to find the best arguer in the land. However, everyone was so caught up in arguing that they couldn't even hear the queen announce the start of the contest. What will happen next in this whimsical and humorous tale?

Anything Is Possible With BalletSteven McRae is an Australian ballet dancer. He is known for his work as a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet and portrays Skimbleshanks in the 2019 film adaptation of Cats. McRae has performed as a guest artist with companies including American Ballet Theatre, National Ballet of Canada, Australian Ballet, Tokyo Ballet and at numerous international galas. His awards include the 2006 Emerging Male Artist (Classical) and the 2011 Best Male Dancer awards at the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards. In 2014 he was named Young Australian Achiever in the UK by the Australia Day Foundation. He lives in London with his young family.Margaux Carpentier is an image maker and storyteller working mainly in London, sometimes in France, and further away. She creates pictures using a symbolic language, so each piece can be read by all, in many different ways. Her work is inspired by the infinite combinations of colours offered by the world; her images transcribe the choreography of living. She works on varied projects, from large murals, installations and paintings to detailed book illustrations, and even toys!

See Inside The Future A lift-the-flap book to imagine what the world will be like by the end of the 21st centuryJoin futurologist Tom Cheesewright on a tour of our world, decades into the future. Eight scenes show readers what wonders await in our cities, our landscapes, inside our own bodies and of course in the expanse of outer space. Lift the flaps to find out what new things we'll be able to do, how new technology will work, and what changes we can expect about the way we live.There'll be virtual assistants to answer all our questions and guide us. There'll be all sorts of gear we can put on to let us explore the oceans and the skies closer than ever before. Gigantic new structures will straddle land and ocean, with soaring elevators that can carry us all the way to space. Engineers will find ways to help people live on Mars, or explore the galaxy. Tiny robotic pills can monitor our health from the inside, and keep us alive for longer.The Future is a place of great hope and excitement, and it's closer than you dare to dream...Chapters in this book include:- Welcome to the future- Building better bodies- City of the future- Planet of tomorrow- Elevator to the stars- Deep space- The future is tiny

See Inside The Solar System An out-of-this-world tour of our Sun and its planetsBlast off to explore our Solar System - from the fearsome heat of the Sun to the freezing distant planets, plus moons, asteroids and more. Discover how humans are planning to visit Mars, what you would weigh on Jupiter and what makes Venus so deadly.Chapters in this book include:- Meet the Solar System- The Sun- Mercury- Venus- Earth- Mars- Jupiter- Saturn- Uranus- Outer edge- Beyond the Solar System- Amazing facts

Lift-The-Flap Strongest, Cleverest, Deadliest... A fact-packed flap book of weird and wonderful record-breaking plants, animals, people and machines.In this stylish follow-up to 'Lift-the-Flap Biggest, Fastest, Tallest', readers can find out what the strongest, deadliest, fiercest, cleverest, hottest, coldest, smelliest and weirdest things are. Ideal for children who want the information but are daunted by the sheer size and word count of other 'Records' books. There are facts about all kinds of animals, amazing achievements by people around the world, the most impressive computers and robots, and even the most powerful forces in the known universe.Chapters in this book include:- Strongest- Cleverest- Deadliest- Fiercest- Hottest- Coldest- Loudest- Smelliest- Weirdest

See Inside Genes & DNAA fun, highly illustrated guide to what genes and DNA are, and how they work.What ARE genes? What do they do? How did DNA make EVERYTHING? Young scientists, meet genes and DNA, the building blocks of ALL LIFE ON EARTH. Colourful illustrations, plenty of flaps, and intriguing for kids who want to know MORE.Chapters in this book include:- What are genes?- Where are genes?- Where do your genes come from?- How do genes work?- Why do we all look different?- How do we know about genes?- What else can genes do?- What does the future hold?

See Inside The Universe Discover planets, stars and galaxies and explore intergalactic space.What's the universe made of? Where did everything come from? Lift the flaps in this fascinating book to reveal some of the amazing discoveries that astronomers and physicists have made in their quest to unlock the mysteries of the Universe. Curious young minds will be fascinated to discover planets, stars and galaxies and explore intergalactic space, with over 70 flaps to lift. Includes explanations of some of the biggest questions in the universe, including 'What happened during the Big Bang?' and 'What lies out in the far reaches of space?'. A mind-expanding book sure to fascinate young space enthusiasts.Chapters in this book include:- Where is the Universe- Our place in space- The beginning...- ...and the end- What's everything made of?- Seeing the Universe- A brief history of astronomy- Wonders of the Universe- The big questions

See Inside Trains From the Golden Age of Steam and how trains revolutionised travel through to the High Speed travelAges: 7+From Stephenson's Rocket to today's modern bullet trains, children will be fascinated by the history of locomotion as they explore this exciting flap book. Lift the flaps to explore all kinds of exciting trains, from a luxury steam train fit for a queen to super-fast trains that run on magnets, trains that can climb up mountains, and lots, lots more. Topics include the 'Golden age of steam', 'Luxury travel' and 'Steam giants', all vibrantly illustrated with over 60 flaps to lift. With internet links to exciting websites to find out more.Chapters in this book include:- Golden age of steam- Full steam ahead- Luxury travel- Steam giants- Diesel engines- Going electric- High-speed travel- Unusual trains