Category Archives: Accessories
Ottoline and the Purple Fox
Ottoline is back in Ottoline and the Purple Fox, a beautifully illustrated adventure from former Children`s Laureate, Chris Riddell.Ottoline and Mr Munroe love puzzles, clues and mysteries. One day, they meet an enigmatic purple fox, who offers to take them on a night-time urban safari. The fox shows them all the hidden animals of the
Harry in a Hurry
Harry in a Hurry is Timothy Knapman and Gemma Merino`s unique twist on the well-loved Aseop`s Fable, The Tortoise and the Hare. Harry the Hare is always in a hurry – he`s not even sure why! He eats fast and talks fast – and if he`s riding on his speedy scooter then you`d better watch
Girls Can Vlog: Festival Frenzy
School`s out and glamping is go!The Girls Can Vlog gang is going on tour once more in Girls Can Vlog: Festival Frenzy, a summer special from author Emma Moss. When Lucy`s parents plan a camping trip, Lucy manages to convince them to let her bring the rest of the gang along to attend Chesterbury Music
The Most-Loved Bear
From Sam McBratney, the author of beloved bestseller Guess How Much I Love You, and immense picture-book talent Sam Usher, The Most-Loved Bear is a captivating, classic picture book story that will enchant families for many years to come.Growly Bear and Mary Rose are very best friends and do everything together. Until, one day, Growly
Give Me Your Hand
`Megan Abbott at her very best. Cool, crisp, chilling.` Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the TrainKit has risen to the top of her profession. She`s on the brink of achieving everything she wanted, but someone is standing in her way – Diane. Diane made Kit who she is today, lit the ambition that`s
A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy
A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy is the third novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.For Dorothea Cassidy Thursdays were special. Every week she would look forward to the one day she could call her own, and would plan to visit people
Cyril and Pat
Cyril and Pat is a very funny, rhyming romp through the park from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Emily Gravett, author of Tidy and Meerkat Mail.`Enormous fun to read aloud.` – GuardianCyril is the only squirrel in Lake Park, and he`s very lonely. Until one day he meets Pat – Pat the big, grey .
What the Ladybird Heard Next Sticker Book
Join the tiny crime-busting ladybird and all your favourite farmyard characters in this fun sticker book based on the bestselling picture book, What the Ladybird Heard Next. Packed with games, activities and over 400 stickers, the What the Ladybird Heard Next Sticker Book is perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holidays – a great
Dunkirk
In May 1940, the small British Expeditionary Force was sent to help the Belgians and French hold back the German army. When the Germans invaded, the BEF found themselves in mortal danger thanks to the collapse of the French army on one flank and the Belgian on another. Ill-equipped and under-trained, they nevertheless fought hard
East by West: Simple Recipes for Ultimate Mind-Body Balance
East by West is the first solo cookbook from bestselling author, cook and TV presenter Jasmine Hemsley, co-founder of Hemsley + Hemsley. Featuring 140 delicious recipes from around the world, East by West champions the ancient Ayurvedic philosophy of eating to nourish, sustain and repair for ultimate mind-body balance.Jasmine continues her passion for balancing body,
Red Dust Road: Picador Classic
Taking the reader from Glasgow to Lagos and beyond, Red Dust Road is a heart-stopping memoir, a story of parents and siblings, friends and strangers, belonging and beliefs, biology and destiny.With an introduction by the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon.From the moment when, as a little girl, she realizes that her skin is a
A Poem for Every Day of the Year
A Poem For Every Day of the Year is a magnificent collection of 366 poems compiled by Allie Esiri, one to share on every day of the year. These poems are funny, thoughtful, inspiring, humbling, informative, quiet, loud, small, epic, peaceful, energetic, upbeat, motivating, and empowering! Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with all the
Peace at Last
The hour was late and Mr Bear was tired. But he could not sleep – however he tried and wherever he tried.Snore, snore went Mrs Bear.Tick-tock, tick-tock went the clock.Would he never get to sleep? The familiar noises, repetition and beautiful illustrations make Jill Murphy`s the delightful Peace at Last an all-time favourite bedtime story
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox is a magical story from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. A fun story about an unexpected friendship, paired with bright and distinctive illustrations and glitter on every page, this story is perfect for reading together.Imagine Ellen`s surprise
Sharing a Shell
When Crab finds a new shell, he doesn`t want to share it with anyone – especially not a blobby purple anemone and a tickly bristleworm. But life in the rock pool proves tougher than Crab thinks and he soon finds he needs his new housemates. Sharing a Shell is a charming underwater tale of friendship
Nemesis
It`s been happening since Min was eight. Every two years, on her birthday, the same man finds her and murders her in cold blood. But hours later she wakes up in a clearing just outside her hometown – alone, unhurt, and with all evidence of the crime erased.Across the valley, Noah just wants to be
An Elephant in My Kitchen: What the herd taught me about love, courage and survival
`The most magical book about the African bush since Born Free` Daily MailFrancoise never expected to find herself responsible for a herd of elephants with a troubled past. A chic Parisienne, her life changed forever when she fell in love with South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony. Together they founded a game reserve but after Lawrence`s
Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There
This luxurious edition of Through the Looking-Glass contains the complete story of Through the Looking-Glass, with full colour illustrations throughout, plus a section at the end on Lewis Carroll and his relationship with Macmillan, his original publisher. With foiled edges to the pages and a jacket, this luxurious edition of the classic book is perfect
Five More Minutes
`A witty, big-hearted book` – GuardianThe perfect book for Father`s Day from the uniquely talented, award-winning picture book creator, Marta Altes, author of Little Monkey. A brilliantly funny, sweet story about time, how we spend it, how it passes and how we can share it together. Perfect for busy children and tired dads everywhere!Time is
Queer Intentions: A (Personal) Journey Through LGBTQ + Culture
Shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize 2020 `Eloquent, empathetic and passionate, this book will not just resonate with a new generation of queer people, but with all those who seek to be their allies. A brilliant book.` – Owen JonesToday, the options and freedoms on offer to LGBTQ+ people living in the West are
