A hilarious, spooky tale from the number one bestselling author Anthony Horowitz.
A beautifully illustrated cut-paper souvenir, featuring ten of Scotland's most beautiful sites and visitor attractions.This unique souvenir contains exquisite illustrations and short descriptions of ten of the most famous sites in Scotland from Glasgow to Edinburgh taking in famous architecture, prehistoric settlements and the majestic wildlife of the Highlands and Islands. Including Loch Ness, the Kelpies in Falkirk, the Forth bridges and the Glenfinnan Viaduct alongside music, culture and even the Highland Games, there's something for everyone. Presented in a beautiful slipcase and unfolding to a length of 1.5 metres, this is the perfect way to remember Scotland.
A perfect book for Mother's Day, Carry Me!, captures both the joys and the struggles of having young children, and shows that we all need a little break sometimes.Wilbur refuses to walk anywhere. He loves to be pushed in his buggy; it's such a relaxing way to see the world. And he really loves to be carried ¿ whether it's on his mummy's shoulders or getting a piggyback, it's simply his favourite way to get about. But as Wilbur gets bigger and continues to pick up extra props when he's out and about (a useful stick, anyone?), pushing Wilbur up hills in his buggy gets harder and harder. Poor Mummy's back is getting quite sore and she is feeling so very tired. So tired, in fact, she might just have a little rest in Wilbur's buggy... A sunny, funny book that all parents and children will enjoy sharing together.
The special relationship between a child and his grandmother is depicted in this sumptuous book by an award-winning team.Inspired by memories of his childhood, Jordan Scott's My Baba's Garden explores the sights, sounds and smells experienced by a child spending time with their beloved grandmother (Baba). He visits her every day and finds her hidden in the steam of boiling potatoes, a hand holding a beetroot, a leg opening a cupboard, an elbow closing the fridge, humming like a night full of bugs when she cooks. This is a stunning ode to the special relationship between grandmother and grandchild, needing few words, but rooted deeply in ritual, touch and feeling.
K-pop meets Freaky Friday in a hilarious middle-grade body swap adventure from a Costa-winning author, perfect for fans of Jenny Pearson and David Solomons.When 11-year-old K-pop obsessed Skylar inexplicably switches bodies with her super strict 71-year-old headteacher, Ms Callus, she¿s thrown into a hilarious world of dancing old ladies gone viral and school rules thrown out the window, as she tries to figure out how on earth to swap back! But then the chance to meet her favourite boyband AZ8 in real life changes everything, and Skylar must decide whether her K-pop dream come true is worth risking being stuck as an old lady for ever¿Singing with laugh-out-loud moments, this is a joyful and uplifting tale of friendship, fandom and chasing your dreams.
A magical tale from the author of The Wishkeeper¿s Apprentice, with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout.¿A charming story brimming with magic and wonder." Hannah GoldLate one night a flying house crash-lands in ten-year-old Callie's garden. It is the home of magician Winnifred and all of her magical artefacts. Winnifred asks for Callie's help finding her lost Wanderdust ¿ until she realizes that it is Callie's intense homesickness that is causing her malfunctioning magic. With Winnifred's most precious magical possessions at risk from malicious pixies and dangerous giants, can Callie and her friend Sam find the Wanderdust in time to save the magician?
I thank the moon for the night time. I thank the sun for the day. I thank my boots for knowing the way¿There is so much to be thankful for! In this happy and hopeful picture book for the very young, we see the world through a child¿s eyes as he thanks all of the things that give him joy ¿ the sun, his bicycle, the jelly in his bowl, and so much more.Jarvis creates beautiful collage art in this first book of gratitude; a book that inspires children to think about what they might like to say "thank you" to, too!
Pick a perfect egg with care ¿ choose a white one nestled there. Lay in cartons, row by row. Pay the farmer. Off you go!There¿s excitement in the air as a little girl and her mother carefully collect speckled eggs at the farm. These are no ordinary eggs ¿ they will be dyed, decorated, bejeweled and nestled in a basket. And then, when Sunday morning arrives, the little girl will wear her best bunny ears and head out to meet friends and neighbours. It's time to search for eggs of a different kind, filled with chocolate, toys and sweeties... It's time for a spectacular, springtime egg hunt!This happy and gloriously illustrated Easter read-aloud captures all the excitement of the season, and is from the creators of the perennially popular Pick a Pine Tree and Pick a Pumpkin.
A peep-through adventure on the farm with Little Chick, to share with the youngest readers, illustrated by award-winning author-artist, Petr Horácek.Who can you find on the farm? Join Little Chick and peep through the cut-outs on each spread to spy a whole host of animals. And there is a very special someone waiting at the end of the book.
A peep-through adventure in the woods with Little Bunny, to share with the youngest readers, illustrated by award-winning author-artist, Petr Horácek.Who can you find in the woods? Join Little Bunny and peep through the cut-outs on each spread to spy a whole host of woodland animals. And there is a very special someone waiting at the end of the book.
The Twitchers have one last mystery to solve ¿ and this time it's a heist! The final unputdownable adventure in the bestselling birdwatching detective series from the internationally acclaimed author of Beetle Boy and Adventures on Trains, wildlife queen M.G. Leonard.On a school trip to the Royal Swan Natural History Museum, Ava finds herself at the centre of a heist: hundreds of invaluable bird of paradise skins from the Alfred Wallace Collection have been stolen! When she discovers a large jet-black feather, she's sure it's a clue, but the police won't listen to her. Slipping away, she takes the case to the Twitchers in an investigation that leads them to the bizarre and sinister world of fly-fishing, and to a mysterious girl with a pet Raven called Caliban and a dangerous ring of thieves and smugglers...Feather is an exciting winter mystery adventure about friendship, bravery and protecting nature, perfect for readers 9+ and for fans of Robin Stevens, Lauren St John and Jenny Pearson. It can be enjoyed as a stand-alone adventure or read as part of The Twitchers series.Praise for The Twitchers:¿Leonard knows her audience and the jeopardy comes in flocks ... Find your nest, curl up and enjoy.¿ The Times, Children's Book of the Week on Twitch"A twist-laden, thriller-like tale of a bird-mad boy, some bullies and an escaped convict hiding in the nearby woods." Observer on Twitch"A skilfully crafted mystery adventure. A clarion call for environmentalists everywhere." Rob Biddulph, LoveReading4Kids on Spark"A twisty crime drama as well as a persuasive story about friendship and nature." Sunday Times on Twitch"Simply genius." BBC Wildlife Magazine on Twitch"Another pacy wonderful adventure steeped in the magic of nature and friendship.¿ Jasbinder Bilan on Spark¿Leonard has crafted an intelligent mystery from unlikely material, with bonus bird facts.¿ Irish Times on Twitch¿A winged masterpiece.¿ Maz Evans on Twitch¿Enthralling from beginning to end, it really touched my young bird-loving heart! Just wonderful!¿ Dara McAnulty on Twitch¿Twitch is an absolute triumph. The perfect blend of mystery and adventure, a winning hero with an eye for ornithological facts and a heart as big as the countryside, plus a cracking whipsmart plot, I think this is M. G. Leonard's best book yet.¿ Christopher Edge on Twitch¿Cracking characters, beyond pacy plotting and an ending that is almost Bugsy Malone-esque!¿ Phil Earle on Twitch
The bestselling, New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated title, Yummy!, now available as new stunning picture book editions."Where are you going, Little Red Riding Hood?" asked the wolf.The old man pulled and pulled the enormous turnip¿Multi-award-winning author Lucy Cousins retells three of her favourite fairy tales in spare, bold language and brilliant, vibrant pictures.The famous characters in Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and The Enormous Turnip are given new life and a sprinkle of modern magic.
A compelling, atmospheric and gothic Frankenstein-inspired adventure by an award-winning Irish author."A thrilling gothic adventure, brimming with heart and bursting with big questions. I loved it." Lucy StrangeStitch is not a monster ¿ he¿s a creation.He and his friend Henry Oaf were brought to life by the genius Professor Hardacre, and have spent all their days in a castle deep in the woods, far from humankind. But when the Professor dies and his pompous nephew comes to take over the laboratory, they soon find out that his sights are set not on scientific discovery, but personal glory. And Henry is his next experiment.Can Stitch and Henry escape his clutches and make their way in a world they were never built for ¿ and may never be ready for them?A magnificent gothic adventure full of heart for age 8+
Meet Rabbit, the international sensation, on a brand-new book adventure!Paint pots, spectacular sandcastles, bubble bath and chocolate cake... What could possibly go wrong? Thrills, spills and an Oops! or two are guaranteed in Rabbit's next adventure.Rabbit celebrates the magic of everyday life and has been spotted everywhere from the Centre Pompidou in Paris to the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. Rabbit can also be found on ceramics, textiles, prints and nursery decorations that are favourites in homes all around the world.
A bittersweet Northern Irish romance that takes a new look at teen pregnancy, the magic and mess of first relationships, and a young woman's right to choose her own future. "A fantastically clever novel" - Sarah Crossan"Full of authentic humour, youthful hyperbole and hope" - Books of the Year, The Big Issue"Deeply true. A book to press into the hands of others" - Deirdre Sullivan"Warm and wise" - The Bookseller"Everyone who loved Derry Girls, this is the book for you!" - Sarah Webb"Bursting with humour, compassion, and characters that fizz with life" - Padraig Kenny"Romantic, funny, important" - Jenny IrelandBeneath the New Year's Eve fireworks, shy science-nerd Mel and slacker songwriter Sid get pregnant on their first date. Any sixteen-year-olds would expect trouble ¿ but this is Northern Ireland 2018, where abortion is still illegal. Mel's religious parents insist she must keep the baby, whilst Sid's feminist mum pushes for a termination.Mel and Sid are determined to do this together, but they soon discover that pregnancy is totally different for boys and girls. When their relationship starts to fall apart under all the pressure, Mel finds herself feeling alone with the impossible dilemma of the Little Bang growing inside her.
A beautiful, moving and sensitively told picture book about language barriers, communication and a very young child¿s immigrant experience.When Ronnie moves to a new house, in a new country, he¿s excited to make friends. But when he introduces himself to everyone at nursery ¿ ¿My name is four. I am Ronnie years old.¿ ¿ the other children can¿t help but giggle. His words are all mixed up! Ronnie misses home and laughing with his old friends. But new doesn't stay that way for long...This authorial debut from Bulgarian author-illustrator Vyara Boyadjieva is honest and uplifting, with Ronnie ultimately discovering that kindness, and laughter, are universal.
A beautiful and warm YA contemporary about finding love after loss, from a stunning new voice.This is a story about Noori and Aamir. A story about grief, family, and the unexpected turns life can take. A story of first love.Noori has it all sussed out. She may only be sixteen and a Bollywood fanatic with an incredible lack of foresight, but she knows a thing or two about life and its messy heartaches. When she runs into Aamir, a scruffy desi dude with tea-stained eyes, her confused soul turns upside-down. There is something about him she can¿t work out.Aamir is trying to escape a misunderstood and painful past. When his world collides with Noori¿s, life gets even more complicated. Invisible threads connect them. Will they both realize what's at stake, before they run out of time?
From the creator of Elläs Night Lights comes a new tiny heroine ¿ Lily, the pond mermaid, in a story about friendship, community and dealing with childhood worries and anxieties. Ponds are lush green places, full of busy life. And some ponds, if you look hard enough, even have a secret: pond mermaids. Just like Lily. In her beloved pond home, is her whole world ¿ all her dragonfly, damselfly, butterfly, snail, frog and fish friends. But ponds are vulnerable places and Lily worries about keeping everyone safe ¿ and her worry grows and grows. When a storm hits the pond and everything becomes covered in a tangle of storm debris, Lily becomes overwhelmed. But then she finds, bubbling up inside, a little flicker of courage to reach out, talk about her worries and ... ask for help.
A suspenseful and atmospheric horror perfect for younger fans of Stranger Things and Neil Gaiman, from New York Times bestselling author and the Decemberistsâ¿ lead singer/songwriter Colin Meloy. Maybe Archie Coomes has been watching too many horror movies. All of a sudden, the most ordinary things have taken on a sinister edge: a penny on a doormat. A man in a brown suit under a streetlamp. The persistent sound of an axe chopping in the middle of the night. He keeps telling himself that this is Seaham, a sleepy seaside town where nothing ever happens. Or at least nothing did, until his dadâ¿s construction company opened up the cliff beneath the old â¿ some say cursed â¿ Langdon place. Soon, though, he and his friends canâ¿t deny it: more and more of the adults in town are acting strangely. An ancient, long-buried evil has been unleashed upon the community, and itâ¿s up to the kids to stop it before itâ¿s too late . . .
The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated natural history book is an ideal introduction to creatures of the seas.Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this modern guide to twenty of the most interesting marine animals from all around the world is packed with information and fun facts ¿ everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify our ocean-living friends. From the little shrimp to the big blue whale, taking in the magnificent narwhal, the beautiful moon jellyfish and the fascinating anglerfish along the way, there is so much to find out. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each animal and fascinating did-you-know facts!
The Mermaid Moon, a captivating tale penned by the talented Briony May Smith, invites readers into a world of fantasy and wonder. Published in 2023 by Walker Books Ltd, this book is a gem in the genre of children's literature. The narrative weaves a magical tale that carries readers on a journey across the mermaid moon. The story is an enchanting blend of adventure, mystery, and the timeless theme of love between a mother and child. Smith's storytelling prowess shines through every page, making this book a must-read. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from Walker Books Ltd, a publisher renowned for its quality literature.
You have the power to pass down ... a different kind of crown. Speaking from the future, a girl wears a crown made from the rubbish passed down to her by previous generations. Her Earth is covered by waste, but beneath the landfill she discovers a book of pictures that show her the past â¿ our world as it is now â¿ and she is filled with joy by the beautiful sky, land, sea and creatures that she sees. Alongside her companion horse, she experiences the beauty of our Earth and imagines a world where her crown is no longer made from rubbish, but from an abundance of life. This is a lyrical, stunningly illustrated debut that expresses our need to act now to save the environment, while weaving a positive message about protecting the world we live in.
A poignant and moving LGBTQ+ story that explores sexuality and masculinity with a touch of humour, by twice Carnegie Medal-winner and bestselling author Patrick Ness.Ant Stevenson has many questions, like when did he stop being a virgin? Are there degrees of virginity? And is it different for boys? Especially for boys who like boys? Ant tries to figure out the answers to his questions as he balances his relationships with three very different boys: Charlie, who is both virulently homophobic and yet close friends with Ant; Jack, whose camp behaviour makes him the target of Charlie's rage; and finally Freddie, who just wants Ant to try out for the rugby team. From the bestselling author of the Chaos Walking trilogy comes a timely and important story about inclusivity, prejudice and friendship.PRAISE FOR DIFFERENT FOR BOYS"Different For Boys by Patrick Ness explores teen sexuality, friendship, and romance in this frank and humorous LGBTQ+ story about Ant who is finding all his relationships increasing complicated." Books of 2023, BBC Entertainment & Arts"Hormones crackle in this coming-out story¿ Broken rules and pushed boundaries abound in this punchy postmodern satire¿ Not content with merely writing a moving coming-out story, he has also constructed a postmodern satire of the limitations of the young adult novel¿The hormones are crackling and the dynamics within the group twist and turn as they explore their sexuality. The denouement, while not unexpected, is written with freshness and feeling. Ness is perceptive, plots beautifully and writes like a dream." Times"Featuring black 'redactions' of bad language and Bendix¿s elegant, minimalist illustrations, this slim, powerful 14+ story of friendship, attraction and internalised homophobia follows Ant Stevenson and his complex relationships with three boys at school. A quietly unforgettable book from an award winning author." Guardian
It's April in Antarctica and, in places so remote that they can only be seen by satellites, lines of Emperor Penguins appear in search of the perfect ice for raising their chicks. A wise old Empress has returned to the ice at Halley Bay year after year; with the help of her mate, she works to protect her newly-laid egg against the bitter winter. But a changing climate is making the Antarctic Ocean warmer - winds are stronger and storms are fiercer... With luminous illustrations and an introduction by climate scientist Dr Phil Trathan, this is the true story of how the Emperor penguin colony at Halley Bay was disrupted after the sea ice collapsed, and how it's necessary to protect the environment so that these extraordinary survivors will continue to be found in the Antarctic for generations to come. "Nicola Davies is one of the best children's writers in the business." Huffington Post
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