So many wonderful books to choose from this year! Here is our helpful guide to highlight our favourites, and books we know you’ll love to give this year
Discover the many exciting ways that we could travel to space, now and in the future, with this colourful fact file for budding astronauts and space tourists. Space travel has never been so accessible, with NASA even aiming to land humans on Mars in the...
A thrilling mystery adventure based on true historical events, from the author of I, SPY: A BLETCHLEY PARK MYSTERY. Before the war starts, Ned is resigned to a future working in the family funeral parlour. Then the covert operations at Bletchley Park begin and his...
A thrilling mystery adventure set in Bletchley Park at the start of World War II, based on true events. Perfect for fans of Phil Earle and Hilary McKay. “A highly original, gripping World War II story” – Emma CarrollTwelve-year-old Robyn has grown up in Bletchley...
From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude and Mr Penguin comes a brand-new tongue-in-cheek murder mystery series, stylishly illustrated in black and white, and perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enola Holmes and Knives Out. When the tyrannical family patriarch Sir Ignatious Gristle is murdered...
Learn the importance of home and welcoming new people into communities with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Flora slept and woke. She felt sun And wind And every day she searched the horizon for something small That would grow into a home. One day, a...
Here is a beautiful celebration of those small moments in nature that calm and soothe the soul. Read the gentle text, discover the details in the artwork, and plant a seed that will bloom and grow as your little nature lover discovers nature at its...
Roll the dice to travel through an enchanted forest in this storytelling adventure. With a fold-out map, dice and counter inside! One day, a little elf called Briar Luck begins a perilous quest… Get out your fold-out map and roll your dice to help her...
The spookiest time of the year calls for a treasure hunt! So when the Adventuremice hear about ghostly goings-on at sea, they try to get to the bottom of the mystery of old Captain Cheesebeard and his ancient treasure hoard!
Join Agent Arthur’s mission in this Usborne Puzzle Adventure book. Arthur is the newest recruit to the Action Agency. This mission finds him crash-landing into a jungle filled with danger. He needs your help to solve a series of brain-teasing puzzles to outwit a gang...
The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for readers aged 8+ and fans of Skandar, Percy Jackson, Nevermoor and Men in Black. “Amari is magical!” — Angie Thomas,...
Welcome to Asia! Discover the incredible history and diversity of Asia in all its splendour, with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. We dive deep into this vast and epic continent, looking at its incredible past, its fascinating present, and its exciting future. Amazing Asia celebrates...
A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 rocks, minerals, and gemsA compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals is perfect for young geologists aged 7-9 for taking on the go. Children can marvel...
A stunningly illustrated gift book of ancient Indian fables, retold by bestselling poet Nikita Gill. The stories of the Panchatantra have been read aloud and shared for thousands of years, kept alive by generation after generation of storytellers. In this captivating collection of ten animal...
Join Anne with an ‘e’ as she moves to Green Gables in this timeless adventure that has enchanted generations of children. This beloved childhood classic by Lucy Maud Montgomery is now available in a stunning gift book edition with exquisite new art. When the spirited...
Inspired by Hindu mythology, Anya’s Quest is an enchanting tale of a young girl’s journey to protect the planet, from the Costa-winning author of Asha and the Spirit Bird and renowned illustrator Jane Ray. A beautiful book to treasure for ever. The earth’s lullaby is...
Step inside the worlds of classic children’s books, look through the contents of Sherlock’s deducting bag and pore over the map of Neverland. Illustration star Lauren O’Hara brings the world of nine classic children’s books to life – letting you step into iconic houses and...
All the things that you’ve lost – that you’ve loved – are not gone, When they’re held in your heart, a small part still lives on… Together Grandad and Ava adventure along the twisting path and over the hill where, beneath the canopy of their...
Weird and wonderful woodland creatures in this bonkers book of mixed-up animals from bestselling, award-winning illustrator, Axel SchefflerWhat do you get if you cross a squirrel with a woodpecker? It’s a squecker, of course! And how about a raccoon with a skunk? Why, that’s a...
An illustrated first guide to cute axolotls from expert Dr Jessica L. Whited, featuring illustrations by Bethany Lord. You might know that axolotls are some of the most adorable animals around, but there’s so much more to learn about these incredible creatures from Mexico! Discover...
A stand-out series of beautifully soft, black-and-white cloth books – with a crinkly page, buggy handle, felt flaps and a mirror!Cuddle up with baby’s first cloth book featuring high-contrast images to help develop a newborn’s eyesight. In Cuddly Bear, you’ll find a host of friendly...
Bambi, a Life in the Woods is a 1923 Austrian coming-of-age novel written by Felix Salten – now published as a beautiful hardback edition in the Everyman’s Library Children’s Classics series. The novel traces the life of Bambi, a male roe deer, from his birth...
A follow-up to the international bestseller and multiple award-winning The Barnabus Project. In a world of Perfect Pets, Barnaby is as perfect as they come. When he’s brought home to be pampered and cared for by his very own little girl, life is just about perfect...
BEFORE THERE WERE PEOPLE, THERE WERE BEASTS . . . The island of Ramoa was once luscious and populated with mighty beasts. Now though, it is home to barren and tamed cities, where nature is locked out and trouble is brewing. When Kayla’s beloved animal...
A charming collection of stories from celebrated storyteller Atinuke and with tender illustrations from Emily Hughes. Beti lives in a little round house in the woods with Mam, Tad, Baby Jac, her cheeky goat Naughty and many other farm animals. Written in Atinuke’s rhythmic, heartfelt...
A captivating story of the profound and powerful magic of animals. I loved it’ A. F. Steadman‘A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere’ Hannah GoldBirdie Bagshaw has never known her parents. Having grown up in a children’s home for mixed race children in...
When everyone’s a vicious beast, it’s hard to spot the monsters . . . The first book in S. J. Wills’ blockbuster teen horror series, perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Fear Street and Skulduggery Pleasant. Sel Archer lives in a normal town with normal...
In the dead of night, the Immortal rises . . . welcome to the Town of the Turned. ‘A riotously absorbing horror-comedy for readers of 12 and up.’ – Guardian After Sel Archer and his friends uncover a conspiracy that turns the whole world upside down,...
A stunningly beautiful hardback edition of the most famous animal stories in the world. Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and...
Another edge-of-your-seat adventure from the award-winning author of Escape Room, Christopher Edge. A trip to the cinema will never be the same… When Lucas meets his friends at the local cinema – nicknamed ‘The Black Hole’ – they’re excited about the movie marathon ahead. Non-stop...
Blue Monster wants to play with Rabbit – but Rabbit is sleeping and doesn’t want to play. SO… what should Blue Monster do?Blue Monster does something you should NEVER do and then… he does it again and again!Now he DEFINITELY has no one to play...
A very funny picture book story in which Pete the Badger, star of Emily Gravett’s award-winning books Tidy and Too Much Stuff!, learns valuable lessons about the importance of all creatures, big and small, in maintaining the harmony of nature. Pete the Badger is choosing...
The forest is alive with the most massive of arguments – WHO is the funniest animal in the Woods? Bunny, Monkey and co are battling to decide… Is it Bunny with his dad jokes, Monkey with his bum jokes, Le Fox with his riddles, Ai...
When Bunny, Monkey and friends discover that all of existence is a virtual reality simulation, life gets a little bit crazy! Bunny declares himself The Woods’ Magical Protector, Pig becomes a superspy, Weenie grows some serious muscles . . . but just what nefarious scheme...
Gorgeous gold-foiled hardback facsimile edition of When We Were Very Young presented in a gold-foiled slipcase Curl up with this special facsimile edition of A.A.Milne’s classic book of poetry for children, When We Were Very Young. This gold-foiled hardback edition has been reproduced with all...
Everlasting Tales is a collection of multicultural fairy tales and folktales—honoring the stories passed down through oral tradition by refreshing and preserving them for new generations. Before she was the famous goddess of the moon, she was simply Chang’e. Once upon a time, there lived a kind,...
Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Chinese Cinderella Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world – including this very special 25th anniversary edition of Chinese Cinderella. Born into the world with her story...
First in a brand-new fantasy series from acclaimed author Anna James, filled with seasonal magic and irresistible adventure ‘A magical world full of wonder!’ Katie Tsang ‘A triumph of imagination and storytelling’ A. F. Steadman ‘Crackling with enchanting magic’ Kieran Larwood In Whetherwhy, everyone has...
A powerful, moving adventure inspired by the extraordinary true story of the French Drummer Boy of Waterloo, COBWEB is a stunning tale of courage and kindness – a book about humanity, animals, and the heartbreak of war, from a writer at the height of his...
Dive into the magical world of the night sea in this stunning lift-the-flap picture book. From award-winning illustrator Thea Lu comes a uniquely stunning journey through the night sea. Swooping manta rays, vibrant coral reefs and sleeping whales are just a few of the wonders...
Join Doctor Fairytale and her sidekick Nurse Pup as they visit poorly fairytale patients who need their help!My name is Doctor Fairytale, I’m always super busy. My list of patients is so long, it sometimes makes me dizzy!In a magical fairytale land, Doctor Fairytale and...
A cat-and-dog whodunnit reminiscent of the great detective Sherlock Holmes!Crimes are sweeping the neighbourhood: sofas torn to shreds, muddy pawprints on the beds, poo left on the kitchen floor . . . all the evidence points towards the culprits being DOGS, and Inspector Keyhole is...
Huge scaly DRAGONS roamed the land In long gone days of olde. They LOVED to wear big underpants In colours bright and bold. With flaming holes in their undies, a pack of pant-loving dragons embark on a knicker-nicking adventure through the Kingdom of Pantasia in...
An action-packed new adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners!CALLING ALL DUNGEON RUNNERS – There’s space for a new team of heroes. This...
Vikings! Dragons! Adventure on the high seas! Buckle up for the ultimate Viking saga, retold with extraordinary flair by Monty Python’s Terry Jones. This is the tale of a Viking warrior who lived hundreds and hundreds of years ago. His name was Erik. His ship...
Discover the thrilling children’s debut novel from Alexander Armstrong. A modern classic for children aged 9-12, bursting with ancient magic, secret societies and fearsome foes! For fans of Philip Pullman’s Dark Materials, Skandar, Percy Jackson and Harry Potter. ‘A Da Vinci Code for kids’ –...
Can you answer 366 curious questions from children all around the world? Quiz your friends and family and discover fascinating facts about our world and beyond!Which animal has the most eyes? (Scallops have 200 eyes!)Why is blue cheese stinky? (Because it is full of mould!)Why...
Born under the same solstice sky thirteen years ago, Fia and her snow deer Solas have always had a powerful and unbreakable connection. But as Fia’s village face a seemingly eternal winter, they turn their sights to Solas and an ancient prophecy that promises the...
All Ember wants is to fly with the golden flamebirds who stop every year at Bright Beacon before heading west across the seas to their mysterious home. Their fiery arrival is also the signal for the waiting Flame Chasers in the harbour below to prepare...
When Jeremiah plants a packet of sunflower seeds, the very last thing he expects is for the vines and leaves to grow overnight and burst through the ceiling of his apartment!As Jeremiah and his brother chase the magical plant up through the floors of their...
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