Category Archives: Travel Guides

Ladybird Tales of Super Heroes

Superheroes have always been with us, from gods with mighty powers to human heroes who don disguises to save the day… Join six larger-than-life mythic and legendary heroes from around the world in this colourful, illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales. Meet tricksters, fighters, shape-shifters and even people who save the day with just the power

The Big Book of the UK: Facts, folklore and fascinations from around the United Kingdom

Welcome…Fรกilte…Croeso…Fair faa ye…to the United Kingdom!`The Big Book of the UK` introduces readers to customs and culture of the United Kingdom. Learn about the sport of “dwile flonking” and find out where black diamonds come from. Meet the supernatural animal that haunts the Scottish Highlands and discover the British sweets that helped Hillary and Tenzing

Tales from 1,001 Nights

Part of Penguin`s beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality, colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.Every night for three years the vengeful King Shahriyar sleeps with a different virgin, executing her next morning. To end this brutal pattern and

The Artificial Silk Girl

A hilarious, tragic novel about a would-be movie star in 1920s Berlin, from the author of `Child of All Nations` Doris is going to be a big star. Wearing a stolen fur coat and recently fired from her office job, she takes an all-night train to Berlin to make it in the movies. But what

The Birds

“The best Norwegian novel ever” Karl Ove KnausgaardMattis doesn`t understand much about the world. He doesn`t understand why others call him simple. Or why his sister Hege, who has cared for him in their peaceful lakeside cottage since they were young, gets so frustrated. But he knows that the woodcock which starts to fly over

How To Be Extraordinary

Could you be extraordinary? This book will inspire you with the real-life stories of extraordinary people, showcasing a total variety of personalities and talents. Whoever you are, and whoever you want to be, read about the extraordinary stories of these 15 people, and decide how you will be extraordinary too!From around the world and throughout

Be More Japan: The Art of Japanese Living

An inspirational photographic gift book celebrating the individuality of Japan and its culture.`Be More Japan` is a celebration of all things Japanese – from the country`s fascinating, ancient traditions to its unique and influential modern culture. Blending both travel information and cultural insights into a single book, `Be More Japan` helps you understand and experience

The Very Hungry Caterpillar`s Nature Sticker and Colouring Book

Follow The Very Hungry Caterpillar on a journey through nature in this book packed with sticker scenes, puzzles, colouring-in and games. Discover wonderful weather, glorious greenery, colourful creatures and lots more – all without leaving the pages of this book! Big stickers make this the perfect first activity book for little nature explorers everywhere.

The Wonders of Nature

Every page reveals a surprising story from the natural world that you just won`t forget.Discover the wonders of planet Earth and learn about some of the most amazing animals, plants, rocks and minerals, and microscopic life that live here.The storybook descriptions and close-up images let you discover the myths and legends of living creatures and

The Story of Brexit

Whether Brexit makes you laugh or cry, Ladybird`s The Story of Brexit will just make you laugh.` “Leaving was the will of the people,” sighs Angelica`s father. He voted to leave.Angelica voted to remain, but she feels the same way. “It is the will of the people,” she sighs.They stare at the ducks. They like

East: 120 Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes from Bangalore to Beijing

From the Guardian `New Vegan` columnist and award-winning author of `Fresh India`Modern, vibrant, fuss-free food made from British ingredients but with an Eastern slant, `East` is a must-have whether you`re vegan, vegetarian, or simply want to eat more delicious meat-free food.Drawing from her `New Vegan` Guardian column, Meera Sodha`s stunning new collection also features plenty

Matilda at 30: World Traveller

The original, magical story with a brand new cover from Quentin Blake! October 2018 marks 30 years since Matilda was published! This brand new jacket comes with a never-before-seen illustration of Matilda as a world traveller – one of the careers that Quentin Blake himself has imagined that Matilda might have at 30 years old.Matilda

Crossfire

Crossfire is the long-awaited new novel in legendary author Malorie Blackman`s ground-breaking Noughts & Crosses series – perfect for fans of The Handmaid`s Tale and The Power.`The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be` – StormzyThirty-four years have passed since Sephy

Jamie’™s Friday Night Feast

Discover super-indulgent, show-stopping food for the weekend with Jamie Oliver, featuring the very best recipes from the hugely popular Channel 4 TV series Friday Night Feast.With behind-the-scenes action shots of the famous cafรฉ on Southend pier, Jamie is beside the seaside, cooking and eating fantastic food, along with his celebrity guests.

Peppa Pig: Dinosaurs! Sticker Book

Peppa and George love dinosaurs, especially George! Grrr!Explore the world of dinosaurs with Peppa and George in this big sticker scenes book as they visit the dinosaur room at the museum, take a trip to Dinosaur Park and much more!With twelve sticker scenes for little hands to decorate, it`s the perfect book to keep Peppa

Peppa Pig: I Love You, Daddy Pig

It`s just another normal day for Peppa and George. Daddy Pig takes them to the supermarket, then for lunch with Granny and Grandpa Pig, before popping in to work for a while. But super Daddy Pig makes their day anything but ordinary by adding lots of fun and excitment to everything they do.Daddy Pig makes

Peppa Pig: Peppa`s Christmas Jumper Day

10% of the RRP of `Peppa`s Christmas Jumper Day` will be donated to Save the ChildrenTomorrow is Christmas Jumper Day at Peppa`s playgroup, and she`s very excited. Everyone loves Christmas Jumper Day!There`s only one problem… their Christmas jumpers don`t fit! Will Daddy Pig manage to save the day?

Peppa Pig: Peppa in Space

It`s space day at playgroup and Peppa, George and their friends are learning all about the moon. The children are so excited when Madame Gazelle takes them to the space museum to learn how to be real astronauts! Peppa loves jumping up and down on the moon!Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on

Peppa Pig: Mermaids, Unicorns and Dragons Sticker Activity Book

Peppa and George love mermaids, unicorns and dragons! Join Peppa and George for magical-creature fun and lots of puzzles and activities that will keep Peppa fans busy. Help Daddy Pig transform Peppa`s toy horse, Horsey Twinkle Toes into a sparkly, colourful unicorn and use the guide to make your own dragon paper chain!Includes over 50

Peppa Pig: Peppa the Pirate

Peppa and her friends love playing pirates at Danny Dog`s house. Grandad Dog is in charge of the pirates today but Grandpa Pig has taken his golden treasure! Can they help him find it? Arrrrr!This new Peppa Pig adventure is perfect for pirate fans.