Category Archives: Travel Guides
Animals: A Stylish Big Picture Book for All Ages
Over thirty different animals are illustrated in striking graphic style by Ingela P Arrhenius in this large gift book from Walker Studio. Bold typography and retro charm make this a book that all ages will enjoy.
Where`s Home, Daddy Bear?
Everything is about to change … Bear is moving home.Bear and Dad are moving. But as they leave their old home behind and set off on their long drive towards the new, Bear is full of questions… “What if I don`t like it there?” she worries, “How will I make new friends?” But Bear`s dad
On the Come Up – Shortlisted for the 2020 Carnegie Medal
Shortlisted for the 2020 Carnegie Medal’[An] exuberant, exquisitely intimate novel.” The New York Times’Passionate and powerful.” Metro’Pure magic.” The ObserverThe award-winning author of `The. Hate. U. Give.` returns with a powerful story about hip hop, freedom of speech ‘“ and fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you.Bri wants to be
Love & Gelato
People go to Italy for love & gelato …but sometimes they discover much more. The dying wish of 16-year-old Lina`s mother was for her daughter to live in Tuscany and get to know her father, whom Lina has never met. “Howard is the best man I`ve ever known,” her mother says, “he`ll keep you safe.”
Beep, Beep, Maisy!
Go for a spin in Maisy`s car in this very busy book of vehicles!Meet all sorts of vehicles in this lift-the-flap book from the multi-award-winning creator of Maisy. Beep, beep! Maisy is going for a drive in her car. She says hello to everyone she sees on the road. There`s Charley riding a motorcycle, Dotty
Life: The First Four Billion Years
Discover the greatest story ever told: the story of life on our planet, from the big bang to the dinosaurs and beyond.Before humans took their first steps, there were billions of years of vibrant and varied life on earth. Discover the fascinating story of our planet, from the formation of the universe to the first
Rex and Princess Victoria
A picture book adventure about a scruffy dog who helps Princess Victoria escape Kensington Palace and enjoy a day of fun that she`ll never forget.Rex lives at the Tower of London and likes nothing better than sniffing around in juicy litter bins. But his favourite bin of all isn`t just a litter bin – it`s
Raymie Nightingale
New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving yet witty story of an unforgettable summer friendship. For fans of Jacqueline Wilson, David Almond and Katherine Rundell.In her seventh novel, international bestselling author and twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal, Kate DiCamillo tells a masterful story that blends pathos
The Tree: An Environmental Fable
A delightful picture book with a wonderful twist which encourages young children to think about the way animals and humans live side by side. The tree. Home to a family of birds in their nest, squirrels in their drey and rabbits in their burrow. But what happens to the animals when a man and woman
Goodnight Everyone
From the multi award-winning picture book maker of A Bit Lost, Oh No, George! and Shh! We Have a Plan, comes the ultimate bedtime book. In this stunningly illustrated bedtime book, perfect for the end of the day, a series of exquisitely coloured cut pages of increasing size introduce woodland families – bears, deer, rabbits
Penguin
A stunning 10th anniversary edition of a modern classic from Polly Dunbar, the creator of Hello Tilly. This is the story of Ben, who couldn`t be more delighted to find a penguin friend inside his present.”Hello, Penguin!” he says. Penguin says nothing. Ben tickles Penguin, pulls his funniest face, puts on a happy hat, sings
They Didn`t Teach This in Worm School!
A buddy comedy featuring a worm and a chicken-like bird that will have readers wriggling with laughter. Marcus is a worm. He likes the colour brown. He likes mud (because it`s brown). And he likes digging holes in the mud-brown earth. Strangely, he likes beat boxing, too. But when Marcus meets Laurence (a scruffy, fat
Football School Season 1: Where Football Explains the World
A groundbreaking new series from two bestselling writers that teaches you about the world through the prism of football. The first book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads. When do footballers poo? Can you play football on Mars? What is a magic sponge? You
Hero on a Bicycle
From much-loved author Shirley Hughes comes a thrilling World War II novel for children. It is 1944 and Florence, Italy, is occupied by Nazi German forces. The Italian resistance movement has not given up hope, though – and neither have Paolo and his sister, Constanza. Both are desperate to fight the occupation, but what can
Pop-up Shakespeare: The Complete Works
Discover all of Shakespeare`s thirty-nine magnificent plays in one spectacular pop-up book from Jennie Maizels and the world-renowned comedy theatre troupe, the Reduced Shakespeare Company (R). Interactive spreads with dramatic pop-ups and lift-the-flaps bring to life each of Shakespeare`s Comedies, Histories, Romances and Tragedies. Packed with hilarious jokes and funny facts, this is the Bard`s
Beyond the Wall
The story of a runaway slave girl and her dangerous journey through the murky underworld of Roman Britain, by Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman. From Tanya Landman, author of the 2015 Carnegie Medal winner Buffalo Soldier, comes a heart-stopping tale of love, corruption and the power of choice. Blood on her lips. Blood on her
The Emperor`s Egg
An award-winning picture book about the Emperor penguin’s parenting.The Emperor penguin is the only large animal to remain on the Antarctic mainland throughout its bitterly inhospitable winter. Once the female has laid her egg, she heads back to the sea, leaving the male to incubate it. He then spends two months standing on the freezing
Shadows on the Moon
A magical twist on Cinderella from a talented fantasy writer.A powerful tale of magic, love and revenge set in a fairy tale Japan. Suzume is a shadow weaver. Her illusions allow her to be anyone she wants – a fabulous gift for a girl desperate to escape her past. But who is she really? A
The Pawed Piper
I wanted a cat to cuddle … A great big furry fluffball like the cat in my book…The leading lady of this tale longs for a pet cat to cuddle and call her own – a furry fluffball, just like the one in her book. So, after studying her grandma`s cat, Hector, she lays a
The City of Guardian Stones
Join Hyacinth on a magical quest to save London in a uniquely hilarious and inventive fantasy adventure, the second in a trilogy.Hyacinth has just saved London, and possibly the world, from a magical conspiracy stretching back centuries. Not bad for a week of summer holiday. But why is her family linked to the ancient secrets
