CHILDRENS BOOKS

Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy’s romance comes to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling of Austen’s beloved classic from bestseller Laura Wood. <p>Witty, intelligent Elizabeth Bennet has no desire for a marriage of convenience.</p><p>And when she meets the handsome, wealthy Mr Darcy, her opinion of him is quickly set: he is aloof, selfish and proud – the last man in the world she would ever marry. Until their paths cross again, and again, and the pair begin to realise that first impressions can be flawed…</p><p>But as Elizabeth and Darcy become entangled in a dance through the strict hierarchies of society, will there be space for true love to bloom?</p>

Orwell’s powerfully unnerving and enduring allegory of oppression and rebellion, brought to life for a new age of readers in a stunning dyslexia-friendly edition from Barrington Stoke. <p>Orwell’s powerfully unnerving and enduring allegory of oppression and rebellion, brought to life for a new age of readers in a stunning dyslexia-friendly edition.</p><p>â </p><p><em>“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others …”</em></p><p>When the lazy and drunken Mr Jones of Manor Farm forgets to feed his livestock the down-trodden and over-worked animals unite to take back their freedom. Led by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball they imagine this rebellion as the start of a life of prosperity and plenty. But as a cunning, brutal, hidden elite begins to take control, something new and unexpected emerges …</p>

Muriel Spark’s classic novel of the power of loyalty and influence now available in a stunning package that is accessible for all readers. <p>At an Edinburgh school in the 1930s, glamorous, outspoken Miss Jean Brodie is quite certain of her role as teacher: to devote the wisdom of her prime years to six young girls, the creme de la creme, who will receive an education of the most unique kind. Known in school as the infamous Brodie set, the girls are soon entangled in their teacher's world of unconventional ideas and manipulative schemes – destined to live in Miss Brodie's shadow for the rest of their lives. Muriel Spark's timeless and eternally modern novel of power and influence, brought to life for a new age of readers in a stunning dyslexia-friendly edition.</p>

Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman returns with a brilliantly realised and truly accessible retelling of one of the greatest novels ever written. <p>Orphaned as a child, tormented by her guardian and cast out to a harsh boarding school, Jane Eyre has been raised in the shadow of cruelty and isolation. But when she takes a job as governess in Thornfield Hall, where secrets lurk in the attic and strange laughter echoes through the night, Jane meets the elusive Mr Rochester – and her life is irrevocably transformed.</p><p>Poignantly and powerfully retold in this stunning edition, Jane Eyre is the tale of a spirited heroine's search for love, independence and belonging.</p>

An eerily superb story of murder and monstrosity on the streets of Victorian London that has remained in the public imagination for well over a century, spawning numerous adaptations, now available in an accessible format for all readers. <p>Stevenson's classic story of split personalities lurking beneath the prim and proper morals of Victorian society. Now available in an accessible format for all readers.</p>

Whether you're feeling scared or excited, brave or shy, this is the perfect book for anyone starting school.

Beautifully written and illustrated lullabies to share day and night with your baby.

The first picture book in Australia to celebrate the 100 days of school milestone - a perfect celebration gift for primary school students achieving this important milestone!

A picture book that will take you to the stars! A new and fabulous style from acclaimed illustrator, Richard Collingridge, teamed with wonderful rhyming text from David Fickling

From bestselling creator Jess Sanders comes a practical, positive and uplifting guide to help children (and their grown-ups) navigate friendships.

Come and meet the cute and colourful bubble tea characters in this super-cute activity book. From sweet searches and playful puzzles, to fun and fruity art, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This exciting bubble tea activity book features cute card press-out crafts to make and create, plus your very own deliciously delightful shiny stickers to use in the book or wherever you want!

Tim and Tito are best friends whose world gets upended when a time-travelling T-Rex named Oskar suddenly appears in Tim's backyard. That's right, a time-travelling T-Rex, who knows too much for his or Tim and Tito's good. Sure, Oskar's prehistoric spaceship is awesome. But when Tim mistakenly gulps down something called Impossible Juice, the boys find themselves not only battling a loony, robotic lunch lady, but also Oskar's evil AI assistant. Is humanity as they know it on the brink of doom? Or can Tim, Tito and Oskar save the day?

Dive into the wondrous world of water and discover the stories of more than 100 incredible aquatic lifeformsFrom the deepest, widest ocean to the tiniest puddle, this beautiful compendium takes young readers on an enthralling journey through the aquatic world, meeting amazing animals, ingenious plants, and much more along the way. Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions about each lifeform, and children can uncover hundreds of fascinating facts as they read. Did you know that elephant seals that can hold their breath underwater for more than an hour, or that the Victoria Amazonica water lily can support the weight of an adult, or that the brown basilisk reptile can run across water?Discover the science of how plants have learnt to live, feed, and breathe in water, and take a look at the unique challenges of distinct ecosystems on feature spreads about rivers, lakes, wetlands, and more. From sharks and sailfish, to bulrushes and beetles, there's something for everyone in this celebration of all things aquatic.

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Leo Messi tells the inspiring story of a young boy from Argentina who became one of the worlds greatest footballers.

G'day Mickey! Join Mickey, Minnie and their friends on a very Australian colouring adventure! Get your coloured pencils, sausage sizzles and cricket bats ready for a journey across the country. This Mickey and Friends Colouring Adventures book contains 24 pages of colouring art.