Celebrate 30 years of the classic award-winning picture book in this stunning new edition. Hannah loves gorillas but has never seen one. Her father’s too busy to take her to the zoo – or for anything else come to that. For her birthday, Hannah asks...
A beautiful fresh cover look for the second title in Chris Riddell’s Costa Award-winning Goth Girl series: Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death. This funny sequel to Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse is packed with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations thoughout, and...
A beautiful fresh cover for the paperback edition of Chris Riddell’s Costa Award-winning Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse. Illustrated in black and white thoughout, full of adventure and dark humour, it is perfect for children aged 8 to 11!Ada Goth is the...
A beautiful fresh cover for the fourth title in Chris Riddell’s Costa Award-winning Goth Girl series: Goth Girl and the Sinister Symphony. This spooky mystery adventure is packed full of beautiful black-and-white illustrations and is perfect for children aged 8 – 11!Lord Goth is throwing...
A beautiful fresh cover for the third title in Chris Riddell’s Costa Award-winning Goth Girl series: Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright. This funny adventure, featuring Ada Goth and her friends, is packed with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations thoughout, and is perfect for girls and boys...
Welcome friends and settle in there’s lots to do and seeas I tell you the story of our oldest, wisest tree… With its gnarled trunk, giant branches and glossy leaves, Grand Old Oak is Bear’s favourite tree in the woodland. When Bear learns that Oak...
What if your guide to the cosmos starts to lose his way? Fascinated by her grandad, a famous astronomer, a little girl could listen to his star stories for hours. But one day he starts to forget the constellations and eventually he can’t even remember...
Every grandad is different . . . but they’re ALL special!Is your grandad an adventurer or an explorer? Is he a builder, an inventor, or a MAGICIAN? Whatever your grandad does, you can be sure he loves you!This is a joyous celebration of wonderful grandads...
A comic book…about making comic books! The perfect gift for budding artists and aspiring storytellers. Written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross with an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of the best-selling Heartstopper series. “The book you’re about to read is something I would...
Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman returns with a brilliantly realised and truly accessible retelling of the book described as Dickens’ “most perfect” novel. My story is a long one with many strange events and dark turns. But time is short. I will be brief. In...
A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a multi-award-winning author. Young orphan Pip, downtrodden and mistreated by his guardian sister, has a terrifying meeting with an escaped convict. Soon afterwards he is invited to...
A beautifully-illustrated book filled with over 30 Ancient Greek Myths for children aged 7-9. Journey into a world of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, extraordinary creatures and fantastic monsters with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Ancient Greek mythology. Perfect for children aged 7 to...
Sam-I-Am and his Green Eggs and Ham get a brand-new look for their 60th birthday! The original Dr. Seuss classic that inspired the Netflix series. It’s the 60th birthday of Green Eggs and Ham – and you’re invited to the party! The original Dr. Seuss...
Explore coral reefs to study green sea turtles in this beautiful non-fiction field guide for kids. You might know that green sea turtles have incredible shells, but there’s so much more to learn about these underwater marvels! Turn the pages to find out how green...
Across the ocean, a magical adventure awaits in The City Beyond the Sea, the spellbinding, beautifully-illustrated sequel to Overall Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winner and Blackwell’s Children’s Book of the Year, Greenwild: The World Behind the Door by Pari Thomson. ‘Phenomenal . . . If...
Named Blackwell’s Children’s Book of the Year, Pari Thomson’s New York Times bestselling series with stunning illustrations from ELisa Paganelli begins with Greenwild: The World Behind the Door. Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises...
*** WINNER of the Best Illustrated Book in the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2023 ***One peaceful Tuesday morning, a loud CRACK could be heard as the last mammoth on earth broke free from her icy shell – here comes Gretel the Wonder Mammoth! Everyone is...
An iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children’s literature. Beautifully crafted compositions together with simple die-cut design, reveal the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful...
A beautifully illustrated and enchanting collection of treasured fairy tales from the extraordinarily talented author-illustrator Sandra Dieckmann. Enchanted forests, wild animals, powerful princesses and brave heroes – an enthralling and divinely illustrated collection of Grimm’s fairy tales from internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Sandra Dieckmann. With much-loved...
A beautiful clothbound hardback gift edition of one of the world’s most beloved stories. I’m Death, and I make sure that everyone is equal. From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk and...
Venture back to Grimwood in the wildly funny third book in Nadia Shireen’s bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series. Perfect for readers age 7+, and fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good, Bunny vs Monkey and anyone...
Laugh your head off in this second adventure in the bestselling, highly acclaimed Grimwood series. Your favourite fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy are back with an all-new wildly funny story that will have children (and their grown-ups) begging for more. Perfect for readers age...
Return to the forest where anything can happen. An unmissable new book in Nadia Shireen’s bestselling and wildly funny illustrated comedy adventure series, Grimwood!Perfect for readers age 7+, and fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good, Bunny vs Monkey and anyone...
A spooktacularly spooky Halloween book for children by Barry Timms with stunningly-detailed illustrations from rising picture book star, Laura Borio. Books are magic! Bookshops are spectacular! Don’t believe us? Join Henry as he helps Griselda Snook on the opening day of her spooky bookshop! From...
A crumbling mansion, A magical source, A living gargoyle Callen’s Dad has always been secretive of his past but when the family have to move into his childhood home, the last thing Callen expects is a boarded-up mansion covered in gargoyles. It’s enormous, the doors...
Guess who’s getting dressed … is it you?Who’s put on some stripy socks? Is it reindeer? No, it’s Fox!Who’s put on this spotty coat? Is it Cat? No, it’s Goat! A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book from beloved storyteller Smriti...
Laugh in surprise when you find out which animals are going to sleep behind the flaps! Can you guess?Who’s that snoring by the log? Is it Duck? No! It’s Frog! A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book from beloved storyteller Smriti...
GWEN AND ART was exactly what I need right now – a delightful, heart-warming, hilarious historical romp, overflowing with queer panic and terrible jokes. I loved it.’ ALICE OSEMAN, bestselling author of HEARTSTOPPER’Fun and genuinely funny, with lovely friendships and first-rate dialogue. Gwen and Art...
Hairy Maclary goes off for a walk in town, followed by a few friends – and comes up against a nasty surprise in the shape of Scarface Claw!Discover the lovable rogue, Hairy Maclary, and his four-footed friends in this hilarious classic tale. With unforgettable illustrations...
A Malaysian spin on Little Red Riding Hood from the critically acclaimed author of The Girl and the Ghost, Hanna Alkaf. Courage is the strongest magic there is. On Hamra’s thirteenth birthday, she receives nothing but endless nagging and yet another errand to run in...
The perfect gift for animal fans!Go on a wild adventure into the animal kingdom with naturalist, wildlife cameraman and winner of Strictly Come Dancing, Hamza Yassin. Hamza’s Wild World brings you everything you will ever need to know about the animal kingdom in this fun,...
A honkingly-hilarious tale about the importance of being considerate to others, with stylish illustrations from the super-talented Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger). Meet Hank the Goose. He’s never met a balloon he didn’t pop, or a conversation he...
Signed with a special Christmas message by Duncan Beedie, perfect for a Christmas gift! A honkingly-hilarious tale about the importance of being considerate to others, with stylish illustrations from the super-talented Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy...
A beautiful clothbound hardback gift edition of the world’s most celebrate fairy tales. Every man’s life is a fairy tale, written by God’s fingers. – Hans Christian Andersen. A delightful selection of stories from Hans Christian Andersen, translated by the eminent writer and critic, Naomi...
We are in an epidemic. An epidemic of unhappiness. … Friends, here is the good news: HappyHead has the answer. When Seb is offered a place on a radical retreat designed to solve the national crisis of teenage unhappiness, he is determined to change how...
In this fascinating true story based on the life of Hardit Singh Malik, discover the adventures of WWI’s first Indian pilot. Hardit, who flew into battle high above the trenches of Passchendaele on the hunt for the Red Baron, arrived in England at the age...
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation – including this special 30th anniversary edition of Harriet’s Hare. Hares don’t talk. Everyone knows that. But the hare Harriet...
Harry is a black and white dog who hates having a bath – so when he sees his owner with the dredded bath, he runs away. But in the end, harry gets so dirty that his owners dont recognise him and so he has to...
Revisit – if you dare! – one of the best-loved pop-up books of all time, now more gleefully ghoulish then ever with the addition of several spooky surprises. Enjoy a tour of this spooky old house where a spine-tingling surprise lurks in every dark corner....
This compelling and important history of the British Empire, told from the perspective of 20 people who lived through it, tells the story of one of the largest and most powerful empires in human history. At one time, the British Empire ruled over almost a...
“An absolute gem of a story! Magic shimmers up from every page.” Siobhan McDermott, author of Paper DragonsThere are more deities and daemons in the world than stars in the sky. But only Heartseers like Anise Star can see them – because only they still...
*Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the much-loved HEARTSTOPPER series. ‘Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully...
Heavy Metal Badger is one of The Times Best Children’s Books of 2023. An empowering rock anthem, from the fantastically-funny Duncan Beedie, celebrating identity and self-expression. Badger is ready to ROCK!The music inside him is ready to burst out. He just needs to find a...
A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night. The hedgehog is feeling sad. He loves balloons but they always burst on his spines. Perhaps Percy the park keeper can find a way...
‘Magical in every sense of the word’ Eoin Colfer Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own, in this enchanting new series for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor, The Worst Witch and The Dark...
Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The third book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison. Cassie Morgan needs to earn...
Love is an impossible mission . . . the enemy is everywhere in the pulse-pounding follow-up to international heist sensation, Thieves’ Gambit, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for Older Readers 2024. For fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Suzanne Collins. *Pre-order now* Six months into...
Prepare to die. His kingdom is near. Sixteen-year-old trans boy Benji is on the run from the cult that raised him—the fundamentalist sect that unleashed Armageddon and decimated the world’s population. Desperately, he searches for a place where the cult can’t get their hands on...
‘A marvel’ CHLOE GONG ‘Dazzling’ STEPHANIE GARBER ‘Magic leaps from every page’ AXIE OH ‘A master storyteller’ KERRI MANISCALCO Sisterhood bonds and courage are tested in the new magical standalone story from the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes and The Dragon’s...
Hercules Braver has a secret: he’s a real-life demigod! So, why does he seem so… ordinary? Most children of Zeus have some kind of superskill – like bravery, warrior skills or healing powers. Well, thanks to a wild boar (long story), Herc and his friends...
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