A collection of ribald rhymes featuring characters from fairy tales,fables and nursery rhymes - as you've never seen them before! From the tortoise and the hare and Hansel and Gretel to Ali Baba and Aladdin, these traditional stories will never seem the same again once you have had a taste of Roald Dahl's hilarious verse and Quentin Blake's suitably lively illustrations.Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.
Welcome to the page-turning, twisty, gasp-inducing world of the Debutantes - an addictive YA mystery duology from the author of #1 bestselling, TikTok sensation INHERITANCE GAMES series. 'A plot twist every twenty pages . . . Barnes is at her page-turning best.' E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars Be careful where you bury your secrets . . . Reluctant debutante Sawyer Taft joined Southern high society for one reason and one reason alone: to identify and locate her biological father. But the answers Sawyer found during her debutante year only left her with more questions and one potentially life-ruining secret. When her cousin Lily ropes her into joining a mysterious and elite secret society called the White Gloves, Sawyer soon discovers that someone in the group's ranks may have the answers she's looking for. Things are looking up . . . until Sawyer and the White Gloves make a disturbing discovery near the family's summer home - and uncover a twisted secret, decades in the making.Shocking twists, family secrets, a fish-out-of water protagonist and a page-turning mystery combine in Little White Lies and Deadly Little Scandals (The Debutantes Duology) - perfect for fans coming from THE INHERITANCE GAMES series looking for their next addictive read from the Master of YA Mysteries, Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
Welcome to the page-turning, twisty, gasp-inducing world of the Debutantes - an addictive YA mystery duology from the author of #1 bestselling, TikTok sensation INHERITANCE GAMES series. 'A plot twist every twenty pages . . . Barnes is at her page-turning best.' E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars A six-figure offer. A family mystery to solve. A town of buried secrets. When Auto mechanic Sawyer Taft's estranged grandmother offers her a six-figure contract to participate in debutante season, Sawyer's first instinct is to run a mile. But then she realizes her grandmother's offer might mean solving the biggest mystery of her life - her father's identity. So she signs on the dotted line and braces herself for a year of makeovers, big dresses and even bigger egos. . .However, Sawyer doesn't expect to find a group of fellow debutantes with scandalous, dangerous secrets of their own and soon it's clear that the truth about her father is just one of the shocking secrets buried deep in this high-society world . . . And no one wants Sawyer poking her nose into the past.Shocking twists, family secrets, a fish-out-of water protagonist and a page-turning mystery combine in Little White Lies and Deadly Little Scandals (The Debutantes Duology) - perfect for fans coming from THE INHERITANCE GAMES series looking for their next addictive read from the Master of YA Mysteries, Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
Join Peter Rabbit and his sisters as they help tidy-up the forest, in this sweet lift-the-flap adventure!Peter Rabbit and his sisters wake up to discover a storm has blown through their forest! When they go outisde they soon realise everyone's things are missing and in all the wrong places and someone has to find and return all of the missing items to their rightful place!Will Peter and his sisters be able to tidy-up the forest before Mrs. Rabbit returns from the market?This brand new story has lots of fun flaps for little hands to lift as they explore the forest and help return all the missing items to their rightful forest friends. With a gentle narrative and beautiful forest setting, this is the perfect tale to encourage little ones to help their loved ones.Discover more Peter Rabbit lift-the-flap stories:Peter Rabbit: The Bedtime Bunny HuntPeter Rabbit: The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt
The new novel by Carnegie Medal nominated author Jenny Ireland. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Jennifer Niven. Now she wasn¿t Molly Cassidy, St Anne¿s pain-in-the-hole princess. She was nine-year-old Molly who was my best friend in the whole world. Nobody had put her in the recovery position. All these people and they¿d just left her like that . . . I held her hand until the ambulance came.Finbar and Molly live next door to each other. When they were children, they spent hours and hours together. They were best friends. Until they weren't. Now 18, Fin and Molly move in very different circles. Molly is popular, pretty, dating the most handsome boy in the whole school. Fin has one friend and he's pretty sure he hates his dad and his little sister. At a party one night, though, they're pulled together in a way neither of them expects and then follows a year that will see them experiencing life-changing challenges, friendships, love and everything in between.Praise for Jenny Ireland:'Everything a YA contemporary novel should be: full of warmth, growth, and romance . . . beautifully relatable and a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy' - Paper Lanterns'Romance with substance' - Irish Times
A magical new story in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series, written specifically to help children settle down for bedtime. Poppy the fairy wishes she could fly as high as all of her friends, but there's just one thing - her wings are very small!When Poppy spots a lost gnome far from his glade, she is determined to use her wings and get him to safety. But can this little fairy fly to the rescue and still get back home before bedtime?Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, this enchanting, heartwarming tale is perfect for little readers everywhere and will help them settle down for bed.This bestselling bedtime series has sold one million copies worldwide! Do you have all the books in the Ten Minutes to Bed series?Ten Minutes to Bed: Little UnicornTen Minutes to Bed: Little MermaidTen Minutes to Bed: Little MonsterTen Minutes to Bed: Little DinosaurTen Minutes to Bed: Little DragonTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's ChristmasTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's BirthdayTen Minutes to Bed: Baby Unicorn
Bea and her mum are moving in with her grandparents, which will mean a new school, new friends, and big changes for Bea. . .All Bea can remember about Granny and Grandad's house is their big, beautiful garden with its colourful flowers and secret hide-and-seek spots, but when Bea and her mum arrive, the garden has grown sad and neglected.The wild garden feels like the perfect place for Bea to hide away from all the changes in her life, but when she hears a strange noise in the long grass, she can't quite believe what she finds. . .FOUR TINY DOGS, NO BIGGER THAN MICE!Follow the adventures of Bea and the tiny dogs as they become friends and work together to save the garden!
Discover the groundbreaking Korean YA thriller, for fans of Squid Game, Black Mirror and The Hunger Games!WHEN YOU'RE INSIDE, THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING . . .Raised in a climate-ravaged, frozen world, every day is a struggle for survival for Chobahm. Her only solace comes in the form of twenty-four-hour reality television shows, streamed directly from Snowglobe - the climate-controlled domed city at the heart of her world, and the only warm place left on the planet.The citizens of Snowglobe have everything: fame, fortune and, above all, safety from the frigid wasteland outside their walls. In exchange, their lives are broadcast to the less fortunate of their world, who watch eagerly, hoping for the chance to one day become an actor themselves and join their ranks.Chobahm is one of the dreamers. But her life changes in an instant when she is visited by two strangers from Snowglobe, who deliver earth-shattering news: Goh Haeri, Snowglobe's biggest star has died - and because of Chobahm's striking resemblance to her, she's been chosen to take her place.Given the chance of a lifetime, Chobahm agrees to enter Snowglobe and take on Haeri's identity. Within the domed city's walls, she will finally have the existence she's always dreamed of - but if life in Snowglobe is so great, why did Haeri seem so desperate to escape it? And when everyone around you is a performer, how can you ever know what is reality, and what is created for the audience . . . ?Published in English for the first time from its original Korean, the critically-acclaimed Snowglobe is a page-turning thriller with twists around every corner.
Join Bluey and Bingo as they play games in this lift the flap adventure!Bluey and Bingo are having fun playing their favourite games. What mischief will they get up to? Lift the flaps to find out!What other adventures will you go on with Bluey? Also available:Bluey: I Love My FamilyBluey: QueensBluey: CharadesBluey: Sleepytime
Explore the garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this brand-new interactive slide-and-seek board book!Welcome to the garden! Look at all the plants and trees.And in among the flowers is a hive of buzzing bees.Curious minds will love travelling through the garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as they push, pull, slide and spin each novelty element throughout the story to help the plants grow.The gentle rhyming narrative is perfect for reading aloud, whilst an interactive mechanism on every page encourages children to explore and engage with the natural world.Discover more interactive stories with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry Caterpillar Jungle Hide-and-SeekThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bug HuntSleep Tight Very Hungry CaterpillarThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's 123 Finger Puppet Book
Peppa and her friends want to know what starting school will be like, so Madame Gazelle suggests they pretend to have a first day at big school together.What will Peppa think of big school and how different will it be to playgroup? Find out by lifting the flaps in this gorgeous picture book.Peppa loves playing first day at big school.Everyone loves playing first day at big school.???????Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: My Mummy is the BestPeppa Pig: Dream Big, Peppa!Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes to a Wedding
From author-illustrator Katie Cottle comes a breath-taking journey about light pollution and saving the birdsWhen Ellie moves from her quiet village to a bustling city, she finds that the many different birds she loves to watch are missing. She stares out of her window, searches the skies on walks, but they are nowhere to be found. Then one night, she's visited by a giant starling which asks for her help. The birds are lost because of the shimmering glow from the city's bright lights.Can Ellie help the birds find their way home?Night Flight is a hopeful, inspiring story about the power of using your voice.
It's Bingo's turn to bring Bob Bibly home. Bingo and Bob Bibly can't wait for their fun adventures, but will the Heeler family get distracted?A gorgeous board book about having fun and spending time together. Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: I Love My FamilyBluey: CharadesBluey: What Games Should We Play?
From the author of the Branford Boase long-listed debut The Whisperling, comes the next twist in the legacy.Gloucestershire, 1918.We whisperlings are the living voice for the dead. It's always been so. But not everyone likes it...Whisperling sisters Violet and Clemency run regular 'Messaging' sessions at their mam's canal-side pub. People come from far and wide to hear from their fathers, brothers, sons, all now ghosts of the men who died in the 'great' war. The sisters are happy to do their bit, and the service they provide is welcomed by all.That is until whisperlings begin to go missing. Girls, with the special ability to speak with the dead, are disappearing, without a trace. And perhaps what had become a prized gift is once again becoming a reason for whisperling persecution.The girls are afraid but have each other...until Clemency becomes one of the missing. The only option Violet has is to follow her sister's trail, enter a murky underworld beneath the cobbled streets of Gloucester to find her, and perhaps more than they've ever bargained for.Praise for The Whisperling:'One of the best debuts I've read in YEARS!' - Emma Carroll'A thrilling Gothic page-turner' - Jacqueline Wilson'A captivating and spine-tingling read...paints a vivid picture of the Victorian era' - BookTrust'Sends multiple shivers down the spine and delivers thrilling twists along the way' - LoveReading4Kids
Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter's world-famous creation, is hopping off on new adventures in this brand new picture book series created by bestselling creators, Rachel Bright and Nicola Kinnear.Peter is being a helpful bunny and looking after Jemima Puddle-duck's eggs one sunny spring day. Peter soon has to put his inventive brain to use when the eggs hatch and it's time to teach the little ducklings how to fly. But when bouncers, spinning hats and flying jumps don't work, will Peter learn that everyone learns at their own pace.This mischievous, little rabbit has been a favourite character for over 100 years and these new stories celebrate Peter's cheeky nature, adventurous spirit and never-ending curiosity in a truly modern way.Check out Head Over Tail and Hide and Seek to read more Peter Rabbit adventures!
A swoonworthy road-trip romance, perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins-Reid and Casey McQuiston.They say to never meet your idols. But should you upend your life for a quest designed by one?Seventeen-year-old aspiring journalist Darren Purchase has been a lifelong fan of country music legend Decklee Cassel, who's as famous for her classic hits as she is for her partnership with songwriter Mickenlee Hooper. The same Mickenlee who mysteriously backed out of the limelight at the height of their careers, never to be heard from again.Now, Decklee's televised funeral marks the unveiling of her long-awaited time capsule. But when it's revealed to be empty, a long trail of scavenger hunt clues unfolds, leading to a whopping cash prize for whoever finds the real thing. Darren knows there's a story there-and she's going to be the one to break it. Even if it means a spontaneous road trip with her annoying coworker, Kendall.Flashback to 1963, where a young, runaway Decklee has her sights set on fame and glory. She claws her way to the top over the years that follow, but it's Mickenlee's lyrics that help rocket her to stardom. But as their relationship evolves beyond the professional, it threatens everything Decklee has worked for. What else will she sacrifice to hold on to her dreams?Told in alternating perspectives, Every Time You Hear That Song is a queer coming-of-age story celebrating country music, complicated women, and living authentically. There's more to Decklee's story than Darren ever could have guessed, but the real story she has to tell is her own.
"They say you don't find witchcraft, it finds you . . ."An illustrated and practical guide to being a witch in Discworld, covering everything you've ever wanted to know from telling the bees to magical cheese, from dealing with elves to making deals with demons, from tending flocks to fending off forces from other worlds. This beautiful and practical guide has been compiled by Tiffany Aching herself, including snippets of remembered wisdom from Granny Aching alongside notes from Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Miss Tick, and Rob Anybody who offer their own unique perspectives on all things witchcraft. Whether you're a herbologist or a headologist, this book will inspire and empower new witches and seasoned practitioners alike.With colourful illustrations from Paul Kidby throughout, this brilliant in-world guide is the perfect addition to any Discworld collection.
We can't choose our weather, but we can choose what we make of it.Arwel is having a fine day. Yes, his sister has gone off to school for the first time, leaving him alone, and yes, there's a cloud above his head. But he is fine, really he is...But the cloud grows, looms, gets in his way - until Arwel has to admit: there's a Storm-Cat outside and it's waiting for him!But after a spectacular storm comes the comforting calm in this special picture-book debut from the illustrator of Zadie Smith and Nick Laird's Weirdo.
Read the second book in a thrilling new fantasy series for readers aged 9+ - perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Dragon Mountain and Mia and the Lightcasters!Momo Arashima just wants an ordinary life. But she's about to become legendary . . .After vanquishing a demon king, saving her mum, and reconnecting with her friend Danny, Momo ought to be living the life she's always wanted. But lately Danny has been ditching her to hang out with mean-girl Ryleigh - and groups of children have begun vanishing without a trace. So when a whole group from Ryleigh's exclusive birthday party becomes the latest to disappear, Momo and her friends (including Niko the fox) are left to fight a dangerous new enemy from Shinto legend.This time they are up against Tamamo-no-mae - beautiful, bloodthirsty and manipulative, she's the ultimate mean girl of the Kami-verse. To defeat her, Momo must travel to the Sky Kingdom and steal the legendary Mirror of the Sun. But if she's going to survive monster ambushes, escape giant snakes, and pull off the heist of the millennium, Momo will have to find a way to work with her team (even Ryleigh), and grapple with the growing power that connects her with her storm god grandfather and her greatest foe - Izanami the Destroyer . . .See what readers are saying about Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind:'If you love books with action, adventure and a heartwarming spirit, as well as many twists and turns as a bowl of ramen, this book is absolutely perfect for you' - Amaya, aged 10, LoveReading4Kids reviewer'I loved this funny, complex and exciting story! The action never stops as the author brilliantly blends adventure with Japanese folklore to deliver a barnstorming novel, with themes of adventure, family and identity' - School librarian, Reading Zone reviewer'Misa Sugiura's Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind has all the hallmarks of a fantasy classic . . . edge-of-your-seat energetic, with comic moments and emotional depth' - LoveReading4Kids reviewer
Raising the dead is easy. Living is harder.Eli doesn't know who he is or where he's come from, but what he does know is he can pluck the magic from a soul like a petal from a flower. Meanwhile Malcolm would do anything to escape his past and save his mum, even if that means making a deal with the devil himself . . . When whispers reach the London magical underworld that the legendary fang of the leopard god Osebo is up for grabs, every thief worth their salt is dead set on getting their hands on it. Eli's not interested in power, he's interested in the payoff... and when he crosses paths with Malcolm, it's clear they can help one another. But as the boys grow closer, they soon realise that there are greater forces at play, including a duppy king who never plays by the rules, and the daughter of Death herself, finally free from years of exile.Dark powers have been awoken, which only Malcolm and Eli can stop. But maybe none are as dark as the secrets they're keeping from each other . . .
A heart-warming story of friendship and courage from exciting new debut picture book illustrator, Jana Curll. Mountain and Cloud are the BEST of friends. They do everything together!When an enormous storm blows Cloud far, far away, they're lost without each other. Can the two friends face their fears and find their way back to one another?This positive picture book is a useful story to share with children who are experiencing being separated from friends, parents or carers when starting nursery or school for the first time.
The breathtakingly imaginative new fantasy novel from Branford Boase winner Struan Murray.Decades ago, above the city of Abzalaymon, the defeat of the Dark Lord Surphantile brought an end to the age of magic. Now the Science Barons rule unchallenged from their floating laboratory, Scientarium Celestis, bestowing new wonders upon the population - from automobiles and televisions to giant thunder lizards, brought back from extinction by the Science Barons' wisdom.The only thing the Barons can't seem to invent is a cure for eleven-year-old Domino's mysterious allergy to magic. Without that, she can never leave the Scientarium, as the residual magic of the streets of Abzalaymon would kill her instantly. Or would it . . . ?When a mysterious stranger appears on the Scientarium, Domino's world is turned upside down as she discovers that not only have the Science Barons been lying to her all her life, but a new war is brewing between science and magic - and that she might just be the key to victory.
A page-turning murder-mystery about identity, full of surprising twists, from the award-winning author of High-Rise Mystery and The Good Turn. Last night Wesley and his friends Josephine and Margot threw their neighbour Rachel a surprise birthday party.This morning, Rachel is dead. And Wesley is the one who finds her body - and the bucket list of things to do beside it. Rachel's friends throw a traditional Caribbean Nine Night celebration to help guide her soul to the next world. But Wesley, Margot and Josephine don't have time to mourn Rachel. They are determined to find out who did this, complete everything on her list - and find out what secrets Rachel was keeping... Praise for Sharna Jackson: 'I utterly loved The Good Turn; it's bone-deep brilliant; a joy to the very end. It's so warm and so funny, and so ferociously on the side of justice and of hope. I adored it.' - Katherine Rundell
Enter the Piñataverse and search for your favourite Piñata Smashlings characters!Find wise Piñatas, scheming Meañatas, bitter Bashlings and there's LOTS of adorable, cheeky Smashlings for you to spot. Search the magical Rainbow River and the dark and dingy Swamplands in this jam-packed search-and-find activity book.With lots to spot, this book is perfect for keeping the biggest Piñata Smashling fans busy.
The New York Times bestselling author Melissa Albert returns in this supernatural thriller about a girl who uncovers dangerous secrets surrounding disappearances in her small town. Perfect for fans of Cynthia Murphy, This Book Kills and Dark and Shallow Lies.One winter's night, four people go missing: three high school students and a teacher, with no other link apparent among them.One of the lost is Nora's enigmatic friend, Becca, who vanishes after the lifelong friends have a transformative fight. As Nora tries to untangle the truth of Becca's disappearance, she uncovers dark events in her high school's past.With each discovery Nora makes about the vanished four and her suburb's secrets, she becomes increasingly aware her friend was hiding far more than she realized. She must dig deep to discover whether Becca is perpetrator or victim, and to unravel the mystery of the goddess, a desperate and dangerous creation born out of female rage. But there are other forces at work - and they're willing to protect or destroy the legacy of the goddess at any cost.
Bluey and Bingo are going on an Easter egg hunt following the clues left by the Easter bunny. Will they find their eggs? Lift the flaps to find out!Join Bluey and Bingo in this gorgeous lift-the-flap adventure!Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: EasterBluey: Easter Fun ActivityBluey: More Easter Fun
Bluey and Bingo love Easter arts and crafts, join them and find out what the Easter Bunny has been up to . . . Make a bunny pouch to collect Easters eggs, search-and-find the missing bits and bobs and draw your very own Easter Bunny.Join in the fun and get crafting to have an egg-stra special Easter. Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Easter Fun ActivityBluey: Bluey's Beach: A Craft Activity BookBluey: Super Stickers
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