Category Archives: Travel Guides
Barry Loser and the Birthday Billions
The eighth book in the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series. Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, Dennis the Menace and Pamela Butchart`s Wigglesbottom Primary series.It`s Barry`s birthday and his mum and dad have bought him the amazekeel new gaming helmet
Amelia Fang and the Unicorn Lords
A GORGEOUSLY GOTHIC, WICKEDLY FUNNY NEW SERIES FROM WITCH WARS ILLUSTRATOR LAURA ELLEN ANDERSONAmelia Fang is the biggest hearted vampiress you`ll ever meet. In this adventure, she and her friends Florence the yeti (DON`T CALL HER BEAST), Grimaldi the Death and Prince Tangine (reformed spoiled sprout), along with her pet pumpkin Squashy, must brave the
Barry Loser: worst school trip ever!
The ninth book in the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series. Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, Dennis the Menace and Pamela Butchart`s Wigglesbottom Primary series.Barry`s class are off on a school trip to see a history of television exhibition, which
Amelia Fang and the Memory Thief
A brand new title in the bestselling gorgeously gothic and wickedly funny Amelia Fang series ‘“ perfect for readers of 7+Meet Amelia Fang! Everyone’s favourite little vampire.Amelia and her friends are taking part in a competition to visit Pumpkin Paradise Park ‘“ the most bloodcurdingly brilliant theme park ever! All they have to do is
Doughnuts for a Dragon
“Yum” said the ogre, lifting George up, “I`ll have you for dinner tonight.” “Don`t eat me,” cried George, “Have these buns instead! `Cause I`m seeking a dragon to fight.” George, a young explorer, longs to be a dragon-searching hero from long, long ago. So he climbs in his time machine with only a scooter, some
Where`s the Elephant?
A visionary picture book from the genius of Barroux, which pairs a beautiful wordless storytelling experience with a powerful message. What starts as a game of jungle hide-and-seek quickly turns into something more significant as Barroux`s illustrations convey the consequences of deforestation upon the animal kingdom. Barroux adopts the familiar `Where`s Wally?` search-and-find format to
Where`s the Starfish?
Barroux tackles ocean pollution in the stunning follow-up to the critically acclaimed Where`s the Elephant? – recommended by The Guardian, Sunday Times and The Sun. Find the whale, the clownfish and the starfish on every page – until the piles of rubbish start to make it much too difficult. Both a Where`s Wally-style spotting game
Ellie`s Magic Wellies
A fantastic rhyming picture book story from Roald Dahl Prize award-winning Amy Sparkes and the illustrator behind the hugely successful Goodnight series for children, including Goodnight Tractor and Goodnight Spaceman. Ellie Pengelly is fed up and bored, until she gets a pair of MAGICAL new wellies! When Ellie goes out to explore in her new
Coram Boy
A vivd, compelling and harrowing tale from Whitbread award winning Jamila Gavin. The Coram man takes babies and money from desperate mothers, promising to deliver them safely to a Foundling Hospital in London. Instead, he murders them and buries them by the roadside, to the helpless horror of his mentally ill son, Mish. Mish saves
There`s a Pig Up My Nose!
What if a PIG got stuck up your NOSE? How ever would you get it out? When Natalie has to go to school with a pig stuck up her nose, her whole class gets together to find a way to get the pig out. But how will they do it? The zany humour of Sue
Mr. Men a White Christmas
When Father Christmas receives a letter from a little boy in Australia wishing for a white Christmas he knows just who to ask. The little boy`s white Christmas will be more exciting than he could have ever imagined thanks to the Mr. Men! Another great `Mr. Men Christmas story`, complete with snowy kangaroos, an ice-skating
A Visit to London for Thomas the Tank Engine
Join Thomas the Tank Engine on a royal adventure as he attends the Queen`s birthday celebrations. The Fat Controller has been invited to the Queen`s birthday party, far from the Island of Sodor, in the biggest city in the land, London. And what better engine to take him there than Thomas the Tank Engine. A
The Hundred and One Dalmatians
A special 32 page picture book adaptation of Dodie Smith`s much-loved classic story, perfect for toddlers. When Missis and Pongo`s darling Dalmatian puppies are stolen, they know just who to suspect . . . the evil Cruella de Vil!She`s enough to scare the spots off a pup and she would love nothing more than to
Winnie-the-Pooh and the Trouble with Bees
Winnie-the-Pooh thinks the bees will lead him to honey. Instead they lead him on a chase through the Hundred Acre Wood, disappearing one by one! Along the way, Pooh encounters Piglet, Rabbit, Owl, Tigger and all his other friends – who join him on his adventure. Children will enjoy counting the moulded novelty bees on
Spinderella
A fantastic new picture book all about a football-playing spider, written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, with glorious full colour illustrations from the talented Sebastian Braun and a sparkling, glittery foiled cover. Spinderella the spider has a passion for football! She tries to play a match with her brothers and sisters but she
Spaghetti with the Yeti
“Hurrah!” shouted George, “At last it is you. I`ve been looking so hard for the Yeti.” The monster looked down with a horrible howl …”Are you bonkers? My name is Netty!” Join George, a young and courageous explorer, determined to track down the elusive Yeti against all the odds. With only a map, a woolly
The Adventures of Tintin: Volume 8
Join the world`s most famous travelling reporter in his exciting adventures as he gets mixed up with an aeroplane hijacking in Flight 714 to Sydney and a South American revolution in Tintin and the Picaros. This volume also includes the unfinished Tintin and Alph-Art, a fascinating insight into Herge`s creative process. Flight 714 to Sydney
The Early Years At Malory Towers – 3 Books In 1
The new bumper volume of classic children`s stories from the world`s best-loved children`s author, Enid Blyton. Malory Towers is about everything school should stand for – friendships, lessons, sports, plays and especially mischief. Early Years at Malory Towers Darrell Rivers is off to a new boarding school, Malory Towers in Cornwall. But will she fit
The Painted Dragon
A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+ years, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell`s Goth Girl series, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens`s Murder Most Unladylike series. When a priceless painting is stolen, our dauntless heroines Sophie and Lil find themselves faced with forgery, trickery and deceit on all
Marshmallows for Martians
“Are you Martians?” called George, running up with a grin. “No – we`re Bangbots from Waabangatoo. We`ve come to this planet to bang on our drums, But we might take a break and eat you!” George is back. And this time he`s hunting for Martians! Join the courageous young explorer as he blasts into space,
