SNIP SNIP! SNAP SNAP! This brilliant tale is about a cheeky crab, a crocodile, and a spot of mayhem – with shaped pages to turn, giggles galore, and lots of noisy words to say! It’s peaceful and quiet by the river bank, where an unsuspecting crocodile watches over her eggs. But when a naughty crab goes SNIP! SNIP! both noise and mayhem follow. SPLISH-SPLASH . . . WOBBLE-WOBBLE . . . CRICK-CRACK – and all from one naughty little nip!Specially developed and tested with his own preschool-aged children SNIP SNAP is based on common animal noises and miming games played by preschoolers everywhere. The lively and rhythmic...

The eighth book in the Anne Shirley series.Anne's children are almost all grown up - except for pretty, high-spirited Rilla, who is now almost fifteen years old. No one can resist Rilla's bright hazel eyes and dazzling smile, and Rilla herself can think no further ahead than going to her very first dance at the Four Winds lighthouse - and getting her first kiss from handsome Kenneth Ford!But at the dance, news is brought that England has declared war on Germany. At first, this means little to Rilla, on the threshold of so many new excitements. But as her brothers...

The seventh book in the Anne Shirley series.'There was a little unfailing spring, always icy cold and crystal pure, in a certain birch-screened hollow of Rainbow Valley in the lower corner near the marsh. Not a great many people knew of its existence. The manse and Ingleside children knew, of course . . .'When the new minister, Reverend John Meredith, arrives at the manse, the village is scandalised by his children's behaviour. He is the best preacher they've ever had, but since his wife died the youngsters have run wild. Anne recognises their kindness, though, and before long the four...

The sixth book in the Anne Shirley series.'It's been lovely to be Anne of Green Gables again for a week, but it's a hundred times lovelier to come back and be Anne of Ingleside'There's never a dull moment at Ingleside, Anne's lively home: Anne is now the mother of five children - with a sixth baby on the way. But even with endless demands on her time, she couldn't be happier and there's nowhere in the world she'd rather be.No matter what life brings - whether it's the numerous scrapes her children get up to or Gilbert's insufferable aunt outstaying...

The fifth book in the Anne Shirley series.'They belonged to each other; and, no matter what life might hold for them, it could never alter that. Their happiness was in each other's keeping and both were unafraid'There has never been a wedding at Green Gables - that is, until now. In the old orchard, on a perfect sunny day, surrounded by their dearest friends, Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe are married at last.The couple begin their new life together far from Avonlea, at Four Winds Harbour, where Gilbert has found the perfect home - a little white house on the...

The fourth book in the Anne Shirley series.Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe are at last engaged, but still they are apart: for three years Gilbert will be away at medical school, while Anne has a new job as principal of Summerside High School. Absence couldn't make their hearts any fonder, though, and they share all their love and news in letters. At Summerside, Anne settles in happily, lodging at Windy Willows, home of two widows - Aunt Kate and Aunt Chatty - and their irrepressible housekeeper, Rebecca Dew. With firm friends like these beside her, she can face anyone -...

They said his uncle Ian died in a car accident. Alex Rider knows that's a lie, and the bullet holes in his uncle's car confirms the truth. But nothing can prepare him for the news that the uncle he always thought he knew was really a spy for Britain's top-secret intelligence agency.Enlisted to find his uncle's killers and complete Ian's final mission, Alex suddenly finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, with no way out.The original novel that started the worldwide phenomenon!

Investigations into the "accidental" deaths of two of the world's most powerful men have revealed just one link: both had a son attending Point Blanc Academy - an exclusive school for rebellious rich kids, run by the sinister Dr. Grief and set high on an isolated mountain peak in the French Alps.Armed only with a false ID and a new collection of brilliantly disguised gadgets, Alex must infiltrate the academy as a pupil and establish the truth about what is really happening there. The second mission in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series!

Teenage spy Alex is in the South of France, hoping to sever his links with MI6. But when a sudden attack on his hosts plunges Alex back into a world of violence, he soon uncovers a plan called Eagle strike - a discovery more terrible than anything he could have imagined. The fourth, thrilling book in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series!

Scorpia has dogged Alex Rider for most of his life. They killed his parents, they did their best to con Alex into turning traitor, and they just keep coming back with more power. Now the world's most dangerous terrorist organization is playing with fire in the world's most combustible land: the Middle East. No one knows Scorpia like Alex. And no one knows how best to get to Alex like Scorpia. Until now...The chases have never been more intense, the fights more treacherous, or the risks so perilous to mankind. And this time, Alex won't get away.

Sharks. Assassins. Nuclear bombs. Alex Rider's in deep water...Reluctant teenage superspy Alex Rider is useful to MI6 in ways an adult could never be. Now they need his help once again. But a routine reconnaissance mission at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships sets off a terrifying chain of events for Alex that sees him on the run from a murderous Chinese Triad gang. Forced to hide out, Alex is sent to Cayo Esqueleto - Skeleton Key - an island near Cuba. Waiting for him there is General Alexei Sarov - a coldly insane Russian with explosive plans to rewrite history.Alex faces...

A con artist has realized there is big money in charity: the bigger the disaster, the greater the money flow! So that is what he will produce: the biggest disaster known to man, all thanks to genetically modified corn that can release a virus so potent it can knock out an entire country in one windy day. But Alex Rider will face whatever it takes - gunfire, explosions, hand-to-hand combat with mercenaries - to bring down his most dangerous adversary yet.

Still reeling from the terrible discovery he has made about his father, teenage MI6 superspy, Alex Rider, is determined to find out more. Travelling to Italy, he manages to infiltrate the glamorous world of Claudia Rothman, beautiful society hostess and member of the international criminal organization, Scorpia. She reveals that Alex’s father was murdered by MI6, in an operation masterminded by Head of Special Operations, Mrs Jones. Shocked and angry, Alex faces a choice: to continue to work with the British security services, or to become an agent for Scorpia, and get revenge. The deadly fifth mission in the number...

Shot outside the offices of MI6 and left for dead by Scorpia, Alex Rider awakens in a top-secret hospital, glad simply to be alive. But danger has a way of following Alex, and when the boy in the next room is the victim of a kidnapping attempt, it is Alex who saves him; only to be kidnapped himself. The man behind the kidnapping? None other than Nikolei Drevin, the wealthiest developer in the world, and the man who single-handedly is funding the first luxury hotel in outer space, Ark Angel. Yet the project is hemorrhaging millions of dollars along the...

What goes up must come down, and when we last saw Alex Rider, he was as up as can be - in outer space. When he crash lands off the coast of Australia, the Australian Secret Service recruits him to infiltrate one of the ruthless gangs operating across South East Asia. Known as Snakeheads, the gangs smuggle drugs, weapons, and worst of all, people.Alex accepts the assignment, in part for the chance to work with his godfather and learn more about his parents. What he uncovers, however, is a secret that will make this his darkest and most dangerous mission...

An international contract killer has been given his orders. His next target is a fourteen-year-old spy... Alex Rider. The man's name is Yassen Gregorovich. He knows Alex well. The two of them share a secret from the past. As he considers his next mission, Yassen remembers the forces that turned him from an ordinary schoolboy into a hired assassin. What is it that makes someone choose to do evil? What would it take to make them kill? This thrilling adventure will be the deadliest yet... The final book in the #1 bestselling Alex Rider series!

Little Mouseling lives with her family in Wintermouse Wood. She loves having a big family, but she's so small that she often gets left out when her older brothers and sisters go out to play. Can this shy little mouse find a best friend to stay by her side? A sweet bedtime picture book with a positive message about friendship and overcoming shyness. From Rachel Bright, the bestselling author of The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could.

From the deadly great white shark to the legendary giant squid, Sharks & Predators of the Deep takes the reader on a fascinating journey into a strange and little-known world. Each of the featured creatures is illustrated with spectacular artwork and accompanied by easy-to-follow text, locator maps and information boxes designed to enhance the learning experience. With examples carefully drawn from habitats as diverse as the icy waters of the Arctic to the sun-drenched Indian Ocean, this engaging and accessible volume reveals the secrets of some of nature's strangest and most colourful animals.

The bear is looking forward to eating his yummy sandwich. But suddenly – BUMP! – he trips on a rock. Then – FLUMP! – he starts tumbling down the hill, and into the path of some unsuspecting creatures . . . This brilliant tale is about a bear, his sandwich and a spot of mayhem ­– with shaped pages to turn, giggles galore, and lots of noisy words to say!  Specially developed and tested with his own preschool-aged children, Rumble Tumble is based on common animal noises and miming games played by preschoolers everywhere. The lively and rhythmic words in this story...

The mouse family all love Robin, and she is so keen to fit in, she pulls her feathers into ears... But nothing can make a noisy, rather clumsy, bird good at sneaking crumbs for the family without disturbing the dreaded cat! The irresistible story of Robin Robin and her adopted mouse family is the perfect Christmas treat from the creators of the Christmas-themed film, Robin Robin, created by Aardman for Netflix. This picture book version of the story, beautifully illustrated by Briony May Smith, is perfect for sharing with young children.Robin Robin is a warm and funny story and will surely win the...

Dog is looking after some puppies. Quite a few puppies, actually, and none of them will sit! Not even on guppies, like they're supposed to! They're getting a little out of hand - but luckily Frog's got a cunning plan . . . Another brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book, jam-packed with cute puppies and silliness, from the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog!

Oi! Where are duck-billed platypuses meant to sit? And Kookaburras and hippopotamuses and all the other animals with impossible to rhyme with names? Over to you Frog! Don't miss this hilarious follow-up to Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi Cat! from the award-winning Kes Gray and Jim Field. A brilliant rhyming read-aloud text, jam-packed with animals and silliness - perfect for children and parents alike.

Armadillos sit on pillows, bunnies sit on honey and cheetahs sit on fajitas...Let Frog, Dog and Cat guide you through the alphabet from Aardvark to Zebra in this hilarious new picture book from the creators of Oi Frog!  With a special fold-out surprise!The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!

At the bottom of my garden, there's a hedgehog and a frog,And a lot of creepy-crawlies living underneath a log . . .All around us, from parks to gardens and flowerpots to pavements, there's a world of wonder just waiting to be discovered. Why not look a little closer and see what you find?This joyful celebration of nature reminds us all to take a closer look at the world around us, and enjoy the wonder of nature wherever we find it. Packed with animals and minibeasts galore, this imaginative rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud.

When a little girl finds a lost star, she takes it home and cares for it, just like a beloved pet. She reads it stories, makes it special snacks and tucks it into bed at night. The more she cares for the star, the brighter it glows. Until, one day, it's time to let go... A heartfelt story about caring for others and learning to let go, from BAFTA award-winning writer and CILIP Greenaway-nominated author Corrinne Averiss and beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Rosalind Beardshaw A magical story about the importance of kindness and friendship, perfect for sharing at bedtime.

When best friends Mai and Rose return to school for a new year, they don’t want to leave Mrs Bee, the best teacher ever! With a wish and a some help from My Little Coco, Mai and Rose find themselves back in Mrs Bee’s class. They quickly discover that it’s less fun without their friends, and they’ve already learnt these subjects before! When they meet their new teacher, Ms Daly, they quickly find out that change can be a good thing – and they even make a new friend! A heart-felt picture book about starting a new year at school...

Discover the world's biggest, most magnificent animals in this colourful, rhyming picture book! Have you ever seen a squid that weighs more than a car? Or a dinosaur that's as big as eighteen elephants?Packed with incredible creatures, from the cuddly St Bernard dog to the ferocious Siberian tiger, this bright, bold book is perfect for young animal fans everywhere! With a short, lively rhyme on each page, fun facts and colourful pictures.From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.

Demi-god Heracles promises Julius and his chums a great reward if they can help him to find the lost Golden Apple. On this madcap new adventure, our unlikely heroes will confront the Minotaur in the labyrinth, trick a one-hundred-headed dragon at the Garden of Hesperides and, after a dramatic visit to King Midas, perform a daring rescue attempt in the depths of the Underworld. But what will the ever-watchful gods on Mount Olympus have to say about their antics? A hugely enjoyable addition to this internationally popular series.

Julius and his friends are shipwrecked and wash up on the shores of Egypt where, thanks to a series of happy coincidences, and to the disgust of his stupid brother Brutus, Julius is proclaimed a god. Milus the lion warns him it will all end in tears, and it nearly does! Join the fun with chariot races, mummy disguises, crocodiles to the rescue, and the return of the emperor Hadrian. Amongst all the silliness are many real historical facts. Children will love this action-packed book full of laughs.  

Originally written and published in French, this graphic novel tells the story of Helene, who is victimized and bullied by her classmates. Increasingly isolated and vulnerable, Helene begins to believe the things that are said about her, until an unexpected ally comes to her side. Interwoven in the story is Helene's own comparisons with the classic heroine, Jane Eyre, which she narrates throughout. Touching on the themes of bullying, body image, and self-esteem, this novel is a great lesson in standing up for yourself and others. An emotionally truthful and visually stunning graphic novel about solace and redemption. "A graphic...

From foul food to coping with legions of lice, readers will discover all the dire details of life in the blood and mud of the First World War trenches, including how your own wee could save your life, which animals wore gas masks and why Big Bertha terrified the Brits. Horrible Histories: Terrible Trenches Field Book gives children the facts—from both sides of the barbed wire—in an immersive and fascinating guide to the First World War. This commemorative guide to life on the Front Line marks 100 years since the end of the war—with full-colour illustrations along with ‘-ology’ style...

Spend a day in the forest with Sloth and find out how she keeps so calm! This book has lots of advice on managing emotions and staying calm. Topics include doing one thing at a time, getting enough rest, exercising and asking others for help. The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to...

Panda has lots of ways to look after her wellbeing and her cub’s. She eats healthy food, gets plenty of exercise and is kind to others and herself. The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to keep things interesting for young animal lovers.

Leopard spends around half the time she is awake making sure her cubs are clean. This book follows the story of leopard and her cubs and how they keep clean, but it provides lots of advice on keeping clean for its human readers. Topics include when and how to wash hands, and keeping your hair and teeth clean.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice...

Lemur loves to eat lots of different foods with the rest of his troop. Lemur provides lots of advice on healthy eating. Topics include eating together, the importance of breakfast, how to eat a balanced diet and snacks and sugary foods.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to keep things interesting for...

Koala likes to sleep all day - he knows the sleep will give him the energy he needs to move around at night, when its cool. This book follows the story of a sleepy koala , but it provides lots of advice on sleep for its human readers. Topics include why sleep is important and gives some hints and tips on how to have a good night's sleep.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous...

Kangaroo and his family love keeping fit. This book follows a day in the life of the kangaroos to find out how keeping fit helps them. Information includes the different types of exercise children can try and how to exercise safely.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to keep things interesting for...

Elephant loves seeing his friends and making new friends. He has lots of tips for how to be a good friend. This beautiful story covers topics such as empathy, saying sorry and listening.The Healthy Habits series, for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to keep things interesting for young animal lovers.

Mom is teaching her puppies how to be helpful. They are learning how to share, have good manners, how to be tidy and more. This book follows the story of the dog family as the puppies grow, but it provides lots of advice on behaviour for its human readers. The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and bought to life through a relatable animal guide and bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for children and a little bit of learning...

A thrilling illustrated tale complete with lions, gladiators, assassination plots and a dare-devil rescue.   Henry is back in the present day - but he isn't happy about it. His little sister is driving him mad and no one believes that he travelled through time. But all that is about to change when Henry finds himself travelling back to ancient Rome - where he soon realizes that sibling rivalry can take a darker turn... ‘A funny and easy look back at history and some of the key players from each time period, all alongside the brilliant illustrations’ - My Shelves are Full

Careful with that egg! Who knows what might hatch from it. . . . After discovering a lost dinosaur egg, Mazu, Tiny, Rocky and Bill try to get it back to its herd. The only problem is, they can't find which herd it belongs to! Rocky is losing his patience - he just wants to play, why should he have to care for a silly egg! But, when he sees Gigantosaurus (the toughest dinosaur of them all) be gentle with the lost egg, he realises it's ok to show your softer side after all.  Four young dinosaurs navigate the Cretaceous...

Imagine this: You're playing a computer game when a spider drops onto your screen. "Aah!" you scream as you fling your device across the room. "What's the big deal?" asks your sister. "Spiders are fab. Have you ever watched a spider spin a web?" You'll get a chance to decide "Friend or Foe" when you check out all the animals explored in this book. On the one hand you'll find arguments trying to convince you that these animals are disgusting, mean, dangerous or smelly. On the other hand you'll hear about how these very same animals are clever, helpful to humans...

Little Bird is on a mission: to help lonely children make friends. One day she spots Sami, a little boy in a new country, who’s always playing on his own. With Little Bird’s help, Sami discovers that the world is full of friends, if only you know where to look.With rich, magical illustrations and a gently humorous story, Devon Holzwarth’s debut picture book will strike a chord with shy children everywhere.

When the other animals jeer at Ugly, the little warthog, Forget-Me-Not shows them that she is both beautiful and brave. A new story about the little elephant learning about the world. Bright and sensitive illustrations full of wit and action for the youngest children.

It's hard to be good when your head is practically exploding with schemes! Elizabella – ten and a quarter – is a Poet, Fixer of Fairytales and the biggest prankster in the history of Bilby Creek Primary. And when her plans involve making a swimming pool in the playground without consulting a single teacher, the students are behind her every step of the way. But what happens when Minnie, an even bigger prankster, shows up? Can Bilby Creek handle them both? And more importantly, can they handle each other? The hilarious Elizabella series is middle-grade at its finest.

A picture atlas that takes young readers on a visual journey around the world, from Spain and Portugal to China and Mongolia.Continents and countries are brought to life through stunning photography and eye-catching illustrations. Uncover incredible geographical features, wildlife, culture, history, and landmarks in unprecedented detail.This incredible and inspiring visual atlas takes you on a fact-filled, continent-by-continent tour of the world. Throughout the pages of this adventure book, you’ll discover more than 50 fascinating maps packed with fun facts and fresh images. Your child will learn all about the climate, populations, places, and industries of our world.   Picture stories complement...

When Cat is accidentally whisked away in a fish van, her kittens find themselves all alone. Left to fend for themselves they don't know how to survive, until an unlikely new friend comes along... an old dog who looks after them until mum returns. A heart-warming tale about an unusual friendship from Kate Greenaway award-winner, Michael Foreman.

Alastair is a brilliant parrot who loves poetry and is fiercely protective of his big-hearted sister, Aggie. He yearns to break them out of the pet store they've always known. But when he is separated from Aggie, his wild dreams for the future lie in ruins. Will he ever see Aggie again? And will he ever learn to trust the people around him? A heart-felt, bird's-eye view of love and what it takes to break free from the cages we build for ourselves.