Category Archives: Travel Guides
On Sheep: Diary of a Swedish Shepherd
“Axel Linden is a shepherd-philosopher with James Herriot`s knack for mishap and an almost Chekhovian deadpan humour.” Observer”Endearing and liberating.” Idler Magazine”A sublime little book.” Cotswold LifeWhy do we keep sheep? Alex Linden ruminates as he watches his sheep ruminating. Naive and inexperienced, he has ditched his doctoral studies in order to move to a
Metropolis
Berlin detective Bernie Gunther bows out at last in the 14th and final book of the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling series. With an introduction by Ian Rankin.”One of the greatest anti-heroes ever written” Lee Child”One of the greatest master story-tellers in English” Alan FurstBerlin, 1928, the height of the Weimar Republic. Bernie
The Book of Wonders
Translated from French by Ros SchwartzOpen your heart to the most life-affirming and uplifting novel of the year…Thelma and Louis, it`s always just been the two of them, Thelma and her beloved son, Louis.But when Louis is involved in an accident, their lives are turned upside down, as Louis falls into a coma. Feeling lost
The Flatshare
“The last book to completely emotionally absorb me in this way was `Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine`, and I think fans of that will adore this” Daisy BuchananTiffy and Leon share a flatTiffy and Leon share a bedTiffy and Leon have never met…Tiffy Moore needs a cheap flat, and fast. Leon Twomey works nights and
Hello, Mrs Bear!
Little ones will love saying `hello` to a whole host of friendly woodland creatures in this delightful lift-the-flap book. Sam Boughton`s vibrant illustrations bring facts to life with deft humour and memorable comparisons. Introduces the youngest readers to favourite animals with gentle facts, friendly facts and simple comparisons. It includes all of these animals: deer,
Alastair Humphreys` Great Adventurers
Winner of the 2019 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award`s Ordnance Survey Children`s Travel Book of the YearHand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by his personal heroes. These men and women have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles and inspired Alastair`s own adventures. They may do the same for
Number 7 Evergreen Street
Pea lives in a flat at Number 7 Evergreen Street. It`s a grey building in a grey street, in a grey city. Inside the building, however, it`s not grey at all. Pea and her parents have lots of amazing, colourful neighbours.One day, an army of construction workers turn up on the street and start putting
Wall
This spectacular book follows one boy`s struggle to reunite his family from the two sides of the Berlin Wall. Although based around true stories, the wall is symbolic of separations around the world, whether it be between whole communities or two individuals. Powerful illustrations teamed with an emotive storyline makes this an impressive picture book.
Anatomicum Activity Book
Using the incredible Anatomicum as inspiration, this activity book is bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, perfect for budding artists and science enthusiasts. Activities include amazing mazes, mix-and-match brain-teasers, colouring, drawing and much, much more. With pull-out pages, readers can easily tear out their creative masterpieces to proudly display.
Mr Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo
Poor old Mr Peek has a bad start to his day! Putting on his son`s jacket by mistake, he goes about his daily rounds at the zoo, grumbling about his seemingly growing belly and general appearance. Unbeknownst to Mr Peek, all the animals think he is talking about them and are not particularly happy with
The Bad Day
Squirrel is left hanging when a search for a tasty nut goes wrong. Meanwhile, Woodpecker has his beak buried in a tree trunk, Snake is tied in a knot, Turtle is upside down, and Fox? Well, Fox has a suspicious tummy ache… These animals are all having a very bad day!But soon it turns out
Alba the Hundred Year Old Fish
Alba the fish has spent her entire life collecting precious objects that drift down to the ocean floor. From delicate shells to brightly coloured coral, each year on her birthday she gathers one more precious item. But over the years, Alba notices her collection is losing its sparkle and that the world is changing. What
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Christmas is a season of peace, joy and love – but not for Ebenezer Scrooge. The meanest, greediest man in London, Scrooge hates Christmas. But everything changes one snowy Christmas Eve when Scrooge receives a ghostly visit. Over the course of that one magical night, Scrooge will come face-to-face with his past, present and future
The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess
A whimsical modern fairy tale from internationally renowned cartoonist, Tom Gauld.When the log princess goes missing, her brother, the little wooden robot, sets out on an epic adventure to find her. He will encounter goblins, magic puddings, a mushroom queen and a very intimidating wood pile as he seeks to bring his sister home.`The Little
The Wild Handbook: Seasonal Activities to Help You Reconnect with Nature
A beautiful, illustrated book full of ideas to get you back in touch with nature.Spending time in nature is scientifically proven to be good for us – the benefits are endless and it has the power to make us feel better both physically and emotionally. Organised by season, `The Wild Handbook` provides a thoughtful collection
The Amazing Hat Mystery: (Wodehouse Pick-Me-Up)
Meet the Young Men in Spats – all members of the Drones Club, all crossed in love and all busy betting their sometimes non-existent fortunes on unlikely outcomes – that`s when they`re not recovering from driving their sports cars through, rather than round, Marble Arch.These wonderful comic short stories are the essence of innocent fun.
Goodbye to All Cats: (Wodehouse Pick-Me-Up)
Ever on the lookout for a quick buck, a solid gold fortune, or at least a plausible little scrounge, the irrepressible Ukridge gives con men a bad name. Looking like an animated blob of mustard in his bright yellow raincoat, he invests time, passion and energy (but seldom actual cash) in a series of increasingly
The Colour Monster Goes to School
Anna Llenas`s popular Colour Monster is back, and this time he`s heading off to school! But what exactly is school? A spooky castle filled with terrifying animals? A place in the sky, amongst the rainbows and clouds? From music lessons, to lunchtime, to making new friends, the Colour Monster`s first day of school is filled
Mulliner`s Buck-U-Uppo: (Wodehouse Pick-Me-Up)
In the Angler`s Rest, drinking hot scotch and lemon, sits one of Wodehouse`s greatest raconteurs. Mr Mulliner, his vivid imagination lubricated by Miss Postlethwaite the barmaid, has fabulous stories to tell of the extraordinary behaviour of his far-flung family: there`s Cyril, the timid interior designer, who finds himself drunkenly playing `this little piggy` with his
Scouts: The Stories That Built a Movement
Discover how a global phenomenon began with a small adventure camp in 1907 and grew into a movement of 50 million members that equips young people with valuable skills for life.Including previously unseen photographs from the UK Scout Heritage Collection, and fascinating stories of the people that created the Wolf Cubs, the Rover Scouts, the
