Audio Visual
- Charming, directed by Ross Venokur.
- We all know how the classic fairytales end. Cinderella marries Prince Charming. Snow White marries... oh, interesting... Prince Charming. And Sleeping Beauty marries... wow, now this is just getting kind of awkward... Prince Charming! As an infant, Prince Charming was maliciously "over-blessed" with "charm," and so through no fault of his own, women are drawn to him like a magnet. Every woman he meets falls head over heels in love with him. And as you might expect of someone
born into royalty who is magically irresistible to all women, the world's most famous prince has coasted through life on this charm. After racking up three very high-profile fiancées and hundreds of spurned lovers out for his blood, Charming sets out to break his curse by finding the most illusive prize of all - True Love.
- The princess and the dragon, directed by Marina Nefedova.
- On her 7th birthday, Princess Barbara discovers a magical book that transports her to Wonderland - an enchanted place filled with dragons and fantastic creatures.
- The star: a tale of faith and friendship, directed by Timothy Reckart.
- A small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyod his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free and
teams up with Ruth the lovable sheep and Dave the hilarious dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and hs new friends follow the Star on the adventure of their dreams - filled with lots of laughter - and become part of the greatest story ever told.
- Wheely: fast & hilarious!, directed by Carl Mendez.
- After a particularly bad crash, Wheely (Ogie Banks) is demoted from a rookie racer to a downtown cabbie with a mountain of debt and a bruised ego. From the lower ranks of society, he faces an uphill battle to save his dream girl, Bella, from a monstrous 18-wheeler truck who is the mastermind of a luxury car-napping syndicate.
- The Nutcracker and the four realms, directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston.
- Clara is searching for the special key to unlock a box from her late mother. Inside that box is a priceless item that her mother left for her. During her godfather's yearly holiday party, Clara almost gets the key but it disappears. She embarks on a quest into a mysterious world which has four different realms: a snowflakes realm, flowers realm, sweets realm, and the challenging realm where the key is. As she undertakes her journey she meets different characters including Phillip who is a soldier and a gang of mice. Will Clara be able to gain the key to receive her late mother's special gift?
- The chronicles of Narnia. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe, directed by Andrew Adamson.
- Four London children are sent to a professor's country home for protection during World War II. There they find a magic wardrobe which leads to a mystical land called Narnia, which is being ruled by an evil witch. To defeat the Witch, they must join forces with Aslan, the lion God of Narnia, and the great battle between good and evil.
- Putumayo Kids presents African dreamland.
- A great collection of African folk songs specially rendered for children that includes performances by Toumani Diabate, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Habig Koite, and more.
- Guardians of the Galaxy. Asgard Symbiote War.
- The Guardians discover Groot's homeworld, Planet X, has been overrun by symbiotes who will stop at nothing to get Groot's restarted World Pod for themselves to conquer the galaxy. Then, as a comet covered in symbiotes comes barreling toward Spartax, the Guardians must team up with Quill's sister Victoria to save the planet. And later when the symbiotes escape to Asgard and Venomize Thor, Odin, and other Asgardians, it's up to the Guardians to not only save them, but the World Tree (and the rest of existence) as well.
- Transformers, Robots in disguise. Freedom fighters. Combiner force.
- The Bee Team persue Steeljaw but their operation hits a roadblock when Strongarm's old mentor Detective Dropforge arrives with orders to
arrest them! Later, Optimus returns to earth with warnings of an impending Cybertronian invasion, and the Autobots must split up, defending their old and new home.
- Just William's greatest hits, Richmal Crompton.
- This collection of stories follows the adventures of that irrepressible and ageless schoolboy William Brown. Perpetually scruffy, mud-stained and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks end in distaster - for his elders at least!
- The trouble with Perfect, Helena Duggan.
- Having uncovered the secrets that lay behind the spookily pristine town of Perfect, Violet and the townsfolk are enjoying their new freedom from the maniacal rule of the evil Archer twins. But have they really seen the last of Edward Archer? Why is Boy acting strangely? And who is masterminding a scary zombie army?
- Mr Bambuckle's remarkables go wild, Tim Harris.
- The class in room 12b are having fun in the wilderness. Until Miss Frost crashes camp.
- What manor of murder?, Christopher William Hill.
- What's that you say? You're off to Bleakley Manor? On Michaelmas eve? But dear child, hasn't anyone told you the legend of Old Bramble Head, who rises once a year to claim another victim from the unfortunate Bleakley household... Which one will it be this time? And could there be foul play? Crime-busting brothers Horatio and Eustace Bleakley feel certain they smell a rat. Or is that Cook's dinner? More importantly, can they solve the mystery before another Bleakley bites the
dust? Go ahead and find out... if you dare!
- The iron woman, Ted Hughes
- Mankind for has polluted the seas, lakes and rivers. The Iron Woman has come to take revenge. Lucy understands the Iron Woman's rage and she too wants to save the water creatures from their painful deaths. But she also wants to save her town from total destruction. She needs help. Who better to call on but Hogarth and the Iron Man? A sequel and companion volume to Ted Hughes' The Iron Man.
- Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes, Greg James and Chris Smith.
- Not all heroes have superpowers. Don't believe us? Well Murph Cooper is living proof. Since becoming Kid Normal, he and the Super Zeroes have been catching baddies all over the place. But being a hero is about to get a whole lot harder ... Far away in a top-secret prison, the world's most feared supervillain has broken a thirty year silence. His first words? 'Bring Kid Normal to me!'
- Amelia Fang and the half-moon holiday, Laura Ellen Anderson.
- It's the half-moon holidays in gloomy Nocturnia which means no school for Amelia and her friends! Instead they are going to spend it with their Rainbow Rangers troop, (lead by unicorns Ricky and Graham) earning badges on Sugar Plum Island. But whilst exploring, Amelia and the gang stumble upon an ancient curse - and are shrunk to the size of bugs! How will they make the bloodcurdlingly BIG journey to break the curse when they are all so very TINY?
- Bear Grylls adventures. Volume 6, Bear Grylls.
- The Arctic challenge: Joe gets on well with everyone, enjoys camp and all the activities and is always up for a challenge. But he has a big problem with remembering directions and following instructions. When he gets a mysterious compass from a friend, he sets off on an adventure with Bear Grylls in the freezing cold Arctic tundra, where knowing where you're going is crucial to survival.
The sailing challenge: Mia loves to take charge and be a leader - she's not lacking in confidence and throws herself into every experience. Except she's terrible at taking a back seat and letting others have their say. A mysterious compass leads her to an unexpected adventure with Bear Grylls sailing the high seas. Can Bear show Mia the importance of teamwork and how dangerous the ocean can be if the captain doesn't have a crew who will work together?
- Flying Fergus. Collection 4, Sir Chris Hoy.
- The secret cycle scoop: Daisy came fifth in the tryouts, so she's the squad's first reserve, and despite training and hanging out as usual, Fergus can sense his best friend isn't herself. There's another mystery too - a rival newspaper keep getting exclusive cycling scoops, and unless the culprit selling secrets can be unmasked, Jambo's job is under threat and the wedding to Fergus's mum might have to be postponed. So who is the snitch? Out of ideas, Fergus heads to Nevermore to consult his dad - only to find that Princess Lily is also in a spot of bother with some dragons...
- Isadora Moon. Collection 3, Harriet Muncaster.
- Isadora Moon makes winter magic: Isadora loves playing in the snow, especially when her creations come to life! But snow magic doesn't last forever. Will she be able to save her new friends before they melt away? Isadora Moon goes to the fair: Isadora is excited about her first trip ever to the fun fair, but when she arrives it's not quite as magical as she expected. Luckily, her cousin Mirabelle has a plan to make the fairground rides extra special. What could possibly go wrong?
Into Reading
- Star Wars, the last Jedi. Heroes of the galaxy, written by Ruth Amos.
- The resistance is on the run! Join the heroes as they try to escape from the First Order. Meet darling Rose as she teams up with Finn on a dangerous mission, and learn the ways of the Force with Rey.
- Avengers age of Ultron: Hulk to the rescue, Adam Davis; illustrated by Ron Lim, Andy Smith, and Andy Troy; based on the screenplay by Joss Whedon; produced by Kevin Feige; directed by Joss Whedon.
- The Avengers have assembled once more! Now Hulk must save the day in a daring rescue.
- Pete the Kitty and the case of the hiccups, James Dean.
- Pete gets a case of the hiccups, and he doesn't know what to do! He decides to ask his wisest friends for help, like Grumpy Toad, Callie, and Bob. But Pete is still stuck with the hiccups! Will Pete the Kitty ever get rid of his terrible hiccups?
- Louise and the class pet, story by Laura Driscoll; pictures by Kelly Light.
- When Pigcasso, the class guinea pig, stays the weekend at Louise's house, mayhem ensues after he goes missing.
- Spidey's new costume, adapted by Thomas Macri; illustrated by Ramon Bachs and Hi-Fi Design.
- Spider-Man has a new costume! But where does it come from? Is it good or evil?
- Charlotte the baby princess fairy, Daisy Meadows.
- Charlotte the Baby Princess Fairy makes sure that all royal babies are happy and snug in their cribs. But when Jack Frost steals her magical lion toy, mini princes and princesses everywhere are up all night! Can Kirsty and Rachel help Charlotte stop the palace pandemonium?
- Poof! A bot!, David Milgrim.
- Illustrations and simple text relate how Zip, the unlucky alien magician, zaps a bot and tells it what to do, but the bot does not listen.
- See Zip zap, David Milgrim.
- Illustrations and simple text introduce Zip, an unlucky alien magician, and his friend Bip.
- Avengers age of Ultron: friends and foes, Tomas Palacios; illustrated by Ron Lim, Andy Smith, and Andy Troy; based on the screenplay by Joss Whedon; produced by Kevin Feige; directed by Joss Whedon.
- The Avengers have assembled once more! Join them as they meet new friends and battle terrible new foes.
- The Avengers: Avengers: assemble!, written by Tomas Palacios; based on Marvel's The Avengers motion picture written by Joss Whedon; illustrated by Lee Garbett, John Lucas, and Lee Duhig; based in the Marvel Comic's The Avengers.
- Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow are all Super Heroes, but none of them can defeat Loki the trickster by themselves! But if they form a team, Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. think that they just might stand a chance-Avengers Assemble! Read-to-Read books offer children a world of possibilities at four different reading levels, from word recognition at Pre-Level 1 to reading proficiently at Level 3.
- These are the Avengers, adapted by Alexandra West; illustrated by Derek Laufman and Dario Brizuela.
- Introduces the members of The Avengers as they prepare to go out on their next mission.
- This is Thor, written by Alexandra West; illustrated by Roberto DiSalvo, Simone Boufantino, and Tomasso Moscardini.
- Banished to Earth to learn humility as a human, Thor proves his mettle and earns his hammer once again, but Loki still stands in his way.
- Time to sleep, Sheep the Sheep!: [a cat the cat book], Mo Willems.
- Cat the Cat has a slumber party with her animal friends.
- This is Ant-Man, adapted by Chris 'Doc' Wyatt; illustrated by Ron Lim and Rachelle Rosenberg.
- This is a simple story about how Ant-Man uses his special suit to fight with the Avengers.
Non-Fiction
- Ripley's believe it or not! 100 years.
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! is globally renowned as the authority on the weird, the eccentric, and the amazing. Ripley's Believe It or Not! provides entertaining books for children of all ages which educates and informs them in a humorous style. The Ripley brand is known around the world as a trend-setting source of family-friendly fun and excitement! Every day the researchers at Ripley's are busy digging up the craziest true stories and the most unbelievable facts.
- On the internet: our first talk about online safety, Jillian Roberts; illustrations by Jane Heinrichs.
- On the Internet: Our First Talk About Online Safety introduces children to the basics of online safety in a story-
based, conversational style. Using real-world examples set within the context of a child who is using the Internet for the first time and watching an older sibling interact with social media, Dr. Roberts takes readers through several common scenarios around parental supervision, online bullying and anonymity. She also includes examples of people who use the Internet to make the world a better place. On the Internet addresses common safety concerns in a child-centered way and offers easy-to-understand rationales as to why it's important to maintain boundaries online just as in real life.
- A velocity of being: letters to a young reader, Maria Popova and Claudia Zoe Bedrick.
- A collection of 121 letters by authors, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and philosophers about the impact reading has had on their lives. Every letter is accompanied by a full page illustration.
- Big ideas for curious minds: an introduction to philosophy.
- Children are, in many ways, born philosophers. Without prompting, they ask some of the largest questions about time, mortality, happiness and the meaning of it all. Yet too often this inborn curiosity is not developed and, with age, the questions fall away. This is a book designed to harness children's spontaneous philosophical instinct and to develop it through introductions to some of the most vibrant and essential philosophical ideas of history. The book takes us to meet leading figures of philosophy from around the world and from all eras and shows us how their ideas continue to matter.
- Worries, Paul Christelis; illustrated by Ximena Jeria.
- This picture book shows the kinds of worries and anxieties facing many children today, and explores how their fears might be overcome. This series encourages children to explore their emotions and discuss topics they may find difficult to understand. There are practical tips and activities as well as advice for parents and teachers.
- Outsmarting worry: an older kid's guide to managing anxiety, Dawn Huebner; illustrated by Kara McHale.
- Worry has a way of growing, shifting from not-a-big-deal to a very big deal in the blink of an eye. This big-deal Worry is tricky, luring children into behaviours that keep the anxiety cycle going. Children often find it hard to fight back against Worry, but not anymore. Outsmarting Worry teaches 9-13 year olds and the adults who care about them a specific set of skills that makes it easier to face, and overcome, worries and fears. Smart, practical, proven techniques are presented in language immediately accessible to children with an emphasis on shifting from knowing to doing, from worried to happy and free.
- When someone dies, Dawn Hewitt; illustrated by Ximena Jeria.
- How do you help a young child deal with death? This hands on picture book is designed to help children with their questions and feelings about tricky topics that can be hard to talk about. Written with bereavement experts CHUMS this book offers practical help, tips and advice as well as exploring everyday situations, supported by exquisite and approachable illustrations to give a comforting story book feel.
- Calm: mindfulness for kids, written by Wynne Kinder.
- Calm: Mindfulness for Kids has everything you need to know about focusing your child's mind to help them enjoy and appreciate things that they take for granted every day, while boosting their confidence and self-esteem. Children are guided through each activity, to make sure they achieve maximum enjoyment and awareness. All children will learn and react to each activity in a different way and parent's notes give advice on how to encourage children to embrace mindfulness in
the modern world. Each specially designed activity is flexible for each child's needs and inspires them to seek calmness and tranquility in all situations.
- Step into your power, [written by Jamia Wilson; illustrated by Andrea Pippins].
- Listen up little sister! Now is the time to learn how to harness your power and use it. You've heard about heroes and read about the greats, but how do you actually get there yourself? This book will show you how to make your big dreams a big reality. Learn from the lived experience of author Jamia Wilson and illlustrator Andrea Pippins, as they mentor you through growing up in the modern world, and teach you how to Step Into Your Power.
- Small voice says!, Mackenzie and Mike Morrison; illustrated by Nina Summer.
- Small Voice Says is intended for our little ones as they enter their pre-school and kindergarten years to continue into their early grade-school years. This development period represents a critical span of time when the foundations of conscience begin to develop. In other words, our kids begin to build their inner small voice that helps them to distinguish between right and wrong, and how they impact others.
- The awesome book of Bible answers for kids, Josh McDowell, Kevin Johnson.
- Presents answers to key questions about faith, prayer, and establishing a relationship with God, including information on whether or not God still loves sinners and why it is important to attend church.
- How can I be friends with God?
- To talk about God means to believe without seeing. Sure, you can discuss the subject to your little ones but to plant the seed of faith, you need to introduce the power of prayer. Praying is talking. God may not respond verbally but He does through the acts of others. Initiate your child's journey towards stronger faith using this Christian prayer book.
- Prayers for children who are dealing with stress.
- Stress is something that kids experience too. Children can be stressed by too much schoolwork, homework and an unhealthy environment. For kids who are suffering from stress, this special book is for them.
- Where's Buddha?, Marisa Aragón Ware.
- Follow Buddha on a wild journey from mountain peaks to the ocean deep, past Saturn's rings and butterfly wings. This sweet story reveals that Buddha can be found
everywhere you go.
- Bullying, Louise Spilsbury; illustrated by Ximena Jeria.
- Helping children to recognise bullying and know what to do about it. This series encourages children to explore their emotions and discuss topics they may find difficult to understand. There are practical tips and activities as well as advice for parents and teachers.
- When parents separate, Dawn Hewitt; illustrated by Ximena Jeria.
- How to you explain to a child what happens when parents separate? This hands on picture book is designed to help children with their questions and feelings about tricky topics that can be hard to talk about. Written with wellbeing experts CHUMS this book offers practical help, tips and advice an well as exploring everyday situations, supported by, exquisite and approachable illustrations to give a comforting story book feel. A perfect aid to help children open up and explore how they feel and steps they can take to help them through a difficult time.
- Rainforest, Liz Gogerly and Rob Hunt; illustrated by Oivind Hovland.
- Prepare to take a chronological journey, from the first roots grown by newly evolved plants and trees, through blazing fires and climatic changes, to an explosion of flora and fauna as the rainforest blossoms with life. Travel right up to the modern-day, as humans arrive in the lush habitat, changing the rainforest and its inhabitants forever.
- Around the world in 80 ways, illustrated by Katy Halford; [written by Henrietta Drane].
- A fascinating and engaging picture book exploring 80 exciting ways to travel, both past and present; from the obvious, to the crazy! Travel around the world by yacht, tram, train, unicycle, jetpack, camel; any way you can imagine, in this non-fiction children's book. Every mode of transport is part of a charming scene. See how astronauts travel around space, watch surfers ride the waves at the beach, and race to an emergency with the firefighters.
Illustrator Katy Halford's beautiful drawings brings the scenes to life and fun complementary facts will prompt discussion and laughter between readers. How would you choose to travel? Donkey, pedalo, moon buggy? From the small to the big, the familiar to obscure, take your pick from the amazing 80 shown in DK's Around the Way in 80 Ways!
- Amazing transport: journey through the history of transport, Tom Jackson; [illustrated by] Chris Mould.
- Fasten your seat belts and get ready to zoom through the history of transport and discover incredible facts about all kinds of vehicles along the way. Every day, all over the world, people are busy travelling; short hops or great, long voyages, moving slowly and steadily or racing along at super-fast speeds. They make their trips in cars, trains, planes, ships and on bikes and some people even blast off in rockets! Make your own amazing transport journeys as you explore timelines and discover the people and stories behind the machines that keep the world moving. Take a twist or turn and find out what happened when the Freedom 7 blasted into space, race your way through Japan at lightning speed on the awesomely fast bullet train, set sail on a Viking longship and let the wind carry you away in a hot-air balloon with the Montgolfier brothers. With wonderfully intricate illustrations from Chris Mould, Amazing Transport tells the story of some of science's most recognisable inventions in a way you've never seen before. Prepare yourself for the journey of a lifetime.
- Lunar New Year, Hannah Eliot; illustrated by Alina Chau.
- Introduces Lunar New Year, describing the food, decorations, and activities of the holiday.
- The three billy goats Gruff, Nick Bland.
- Trip, Trap, Trip, Trap, Trip, Trap! Three billy goats named Gruff want to cross a bridge to get to where the sweetest grass grows. But under the bridge lives a great ugly troll! Will he gobble them up?
- The three little pigs, [written and retold by Clare Lloyd; illustrated by Giuseppe Di Lernia].
- This traditional fairy tale has been loved around the world for more than a century, and remains a firm favourite with parents looking for children's classics to read with their little one. When the three little pigs leave home, they build houses made of straw, branches, and bricks, but which house will stay standing when the big, bad wolf huffs and puffs and tries to blow them all down?
- Orpheus in the underworld, Yvan Pommaux; translated by Richard Kutner.
- Son of a muse, the young musician Orpheus has everything: talent, beauty, courage, love. Then, in a moment, everything is lost. His
bride Eurydice is killed in a terrible accident on their wedding night. Armed only with his lyre, Orpheus enters the desolate Underworld, where no mortal has ever gone before. He's determined to achieve the impossible{u2014}bring his wife back to life, restore their happiness, and ensure he's never in danger of losing her again. This gorgeous book retells the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice in a way newly relatable to young readers. Through its epic illustrations and captivating, carefully researched text, it earns its place in the canon.
- Yahoo Creek: an Australian mystery, Tohby Riddle with Peter Williams.
- Luminous images accompanied by newspaper extracts dating back to the early 1800s and words by Ngiyampaa Elder Peter Williams explore the ongoing mystery of yahoo encounters. 'He was surprised to observe a hairy human form, about seven feet in height, walking in the bush.' Queanbeyan Age, 24 August 1886. Throughout the first century or so of Australian settlement by Europeans, the pages of colonial newspapers were haunted by reports of a bewildering phenomenon: the mysterious yahoo or hairy man. But what was it? Yahoo Creek breathes life into this little-known piece of Australian history, which, by many accounts, is a history still in the making.
- Roald Dahl's rotsome & repulsant words, original text by Roald Dahl; illustrated by Quentin Blake; compiled by Susan Rennie.
- Illustrated by the razztwizzler Quentin Blake, this is the perfect introduction to the naughtiest words and phrases created by the world's No 1 Storyteller, from the bestselling Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary. It is the perfect introduction to get children making up their own words and learning how language works; having fun and being bold with words starts here.
- Tell me!. Science & inventions!, Sabine Boccador; [illustrators, Patrick Chenot [and three others]; translated from French by Eric A. Bye].
- This fun-filled Q&A book is packed with answers to questions that curious children want to know and parents are only too happy to help them discover. Curious children can learn about Inventions, the Earth, Space, and Everyday Phenomena.
- Science is magic, written by Steve Mould.
- Learn how to perform magic tricks and illusions using simple science experiments in this children's activity book for kids aged 7-9. Join science presenter Steve Mould, #1 bestselling author of How to be a Scientist, to find out the secrets behind amazing magic tricks. Learn how to bend water with a balloon, make a glass beaker disappear in oil, and wow your friends with levitating tinsel! Each magic trick is explained using step-by-step photography, with the science behind each one described clearly and simply. Plus, interspersed throughout the book you'll find out how legendary magicians and illusionists, such as Harry Houdini, used science when performing their most famous tricks. Kids will love impressing their friends and families with simple magic tricks that teach them valuable science lessons at the same time. Packed with optical illusions and fun facts; Science is Magic is a must for any wannabe scientist or magician.
- Amazing (mostly) edible science: a family guide to fun experiments in the kitchen, Andrew Schloss; photographs by Chris Rochelle.
- Teaching your kids science just got better, and tastier! With the awe-
inspiring and accessible recipes and projects in Amazing (Mostly) Edible Science, uniting science and cooking has never been easier. Introduce your children to the wonders of science by creating projects and experiments in your very own kitchen. Entertaining to make and spectacular to behold, not only will your child learn important scientific principles, but they can even enjoy the delicious final product. Almost everything made in this book is edible. Learn and appreciate projects like classic exploding volcano cakes, glow-in-the-dark Jell-O, singing cakes, and bouncy eggs. Food expert Andrew Schloss provides you and your kids with practical and humorous projects that include step by step instructions, illustrated with fun full-color photos sure to appeal to kids of all ages.
- Just right: searching for the Goldilocks planet, Curtis Manley; illustrated by Jessica Lanan.
- Follow a young girl as she explores questions about the wondrous search for another Goldilocks planet: a planet outside of our solar system that can support life.
- The sun is kind of a big deal, Nick Seluk.
- The Sun never stops working to keep things on Earth running smoothly. (That's why it's been Employee of the Month for 4.5 billion years.) So why does the Sun get to
be center of attention? Because it's our solar system's very own star! This funny and factual picture book from Awkward Yeti creator Nick Seluk explains every part of the Sun's big job: keeping our solar system together, giving Earth day and night, keeping us warm, and more. In fact, the Sun does so much for us that we wouldn't be alive without it. That's kind of a big deal. Each spread features bite-sized text and comic-style art with sidebars sprinkled throughout. Anthropomorphized planets (and Pluto) chime in with commentary as readers learn about the Sun.
- How big is big? How far is far? All around me, illustrated by Jun Cen.
- Look up, look down, look all around. Journey through the natural world and discover animals big and small in this whimsical guide to weights, heights and distances for little learners.
- The book of ingeniously daring chemistry, Sean Connolly; [cover and interior illustrations by Cara Bean].
- Twenty-four eye-opening chemistry experiments that take readers on an interactive journey through the
periodic table of elements.
- Weather and the seasons.
- Nature-loving and crafty 3-5 year olds will love finding out all about weather in this charming crafty science book. From sun and snow, to thunder and lightning, children will find out what goes on up in the sky, and why. They'll discover simple answers to difficult questions What makes a rainbow? Why do the seasons change? With vibrant photography and playful illustrations, Weather and the Seasons introduces geography in a way that's fun and accessible to early learners. Then they can get creative and explore weather and seasons further with simple hands-on crafts and activities, bringing the information to life. Children will love making an ice sun-catcher and seeing how it melts, or making their own weather vane to check wind direction. Amazing facts combined with fun activities reinforce information while also boosting memory, brain development, and dexterity.
- Jurassic giants: T. rex and other prehistoric predators, Jacqueline A. Ball; illustrated by Eldar Zakirov.
- Fierce predators, epic battles, enormous teeth-life in the Mesozoic Era was really hard... unless, of course, you happened to be a Tyrannosaurus rex! With its powerful jaws and its keen sense of smell, this King of the Cretaceous had no problem tracking down, killing, and eating its prey. Tyrannosaurus rex may have reigned supreme, but there were lots of other predators to worry about: Giganotosaurus, Spinosaurus, Allosaurus, and Utahraptor to name a few. How did leaf eaters survive in a world full of carnivores? What caused the dinosaurs to go extinct? And where can you see a T. rex skeleton for yourself?
- From tiny seeds...: the amazing story of how plants travel, Emilie Vast.
- From exploding violets to swimming water lilies, from bouncing conkers to hitch-hiking burdock, plants go on amazing journeys!
Discover the many wonderful ways that seeds can travel and watch as they grow into brand new plants.
- Lovely beasts: the surprising truth, Kate Gardner; [illustrated by] Heidi Smith.
- The author lists several animals that many people would consider scary (sharks), ugly (bats), or creepy (spiders) then explains how they benefit their biological niche, and humans!
- Incredible creatures, James Olstein.
- Scientists found that male cockatoos in Australia make their own drumsticks and their own music. Each bird plays it's own different rhythm at it's own different speed to attract a mate. Ravens will hide their food if they know they're being watched. A trait normally only found in people and some apes.
- Cuddly critters for little geniuses, Susan and James Patterson; illustrated by Hsinping Pan.
- Identifies lesser-known animals, including the scarlet macaw, the parrotfish, the tarsier, and the pink fairy armadillo,
and describes what makes them special.
- Gecko, Raymond Huber; illustrated by Brian Lovelock.
- Meet the gecko; the escape artist of the lizard world! Hawks and rats would love to catch one for their dinner, but the gecko's amazing ability to protect itself keeps it safe for another day. With cunning camouflage, feet covered with tiny hairs for gripping (even upside down!), and the ability to drop its tail as a decoy, the gecko is more than a match for its pursuers.
- The lost book of adventure: from the notebooks of the unknown adventurer, [edited by Teddy Keen].
- If you are reading this, it means my notebooks have been found. I am leaving them here at camp for safekeeping along with a few other belongings that I won't be taking with me. The notebooks are a lifetime's worth of knowledge, which I'm passing on to you. So reads an excerpt from the weatherworn letter discovered by nature enthusiast Teddy Keen on a recent trip to the Amazon, along with sketchbooks filled with details of extraordinary adventures and escapades, expedition advice and survival methods, annotated with enchanting coloured-pencil drawings.
- How not to lose it: mental health sorted, Anna Williamson.
- The go-to mental health guide for kids! Exam stress? Friendship issues? Panic attacks? How Not to Lose It will help you be the boss of all of this, and more. It's not just your body that should be fit and healthy, your mind needs to be, too! How Not to Lose It is the go-to guide for achieving a balanced mind and strong emotional well-being. With immediate, heart of the matter advice and a chatty yet honest tone, Anna Williamson addresses all of the key issues affecting children today.
- What do machines do all day?, Jo Nelson; illustrated by Aleksander Savic.
- What do machines do all day Find out in this fully illustrated book that features more than 100 machines and things that go. Little ones can explore fourteen scenes set in diverse places, including the farm, the city, the construction site, the space centre and the airport, then turn the page to find out what each machine is called, and what it is used for.
- Mega machine record breakers: biggest! Fastest! Most powerful!, Anne Rooney.
- 112 fantastic pages crammed with facts about the world's biggest, fastest and most powerful vehicles, from speedboats to monster trucks, not to mention rocketships, submarines, supertrucks and more! Mega Machine Record Breakers is crammed with stats and facts, alongside stunning full-page photographs of the most amazing machines on Earth.
- German supercars: Porsche, Audi, Mercedes, Paul Mason.
- Get your young petrolhead into gear with the perfect introduction to the newest, hottest, fastest German supercar marques on the planet. Written specifically for younger car lovers, this series is ideal for reading on the go and to encourage reading for pleasure. Each title features superb photography and easy-to-read, informative text.
- Total tractor!, written by Joesphine Roberts.
- If you like tractors, you'll love Total Tractor, get under the bonnet of these glorious, gigantic machines. From exciting vintage tractors and farming machines to the latest state-of-the-art John Deere, Total Tractor presents these mighty machines in all their glory. Travel through time with the pictures of tractors through the ages. You can discover historic steam engines in fascinating detail and follow their development right up to the present day. Total Tractor reveals essential facts and stats
including pulling power, tyre size and much more. Large scale, big pictures of tractors reveal the intricate parts of the machine and a driver's-eye view puts you in the cab. You can see tractors in action ploughing, planting, building and breaking, plus step into the world of tractor competitions and find out how to win at tractor pulling.
- Space travel, author, Jerry Stone; consultant, Peter Bond.
- DK findout! Space Travel is ideal for school projects and for children who love to learn about adventures in space. From the first astronaut in space to the Apollo Moon landings, this book is packed with exciting facts about the astronauts who explored space, including Yuri Gagarin's first journey into space and Neil Armstrong's moon landing. Learn about the sun, our solar system, the International Space Station, how to be an astronaut, the Space Race, and whole new worlds discovered by space-exploring probes.
- The crops we grow, Georgia Amson-Bradshaw.
- What are the problems and challenges we face around the world when it comes to food and the materials we use to package it? How can we produce food without causing pollution and habitat destruction? How do we eat healthily and minimise food waste? Interactive 'Solve It!' design challenges give readers the information they need to develop sustainable solutions to the problems discussed, and step-by-step 'Test It!' activities encourage them to explore putting principles into practice.
- Dogs, [written by Pat Jacobs].
- From where they sleep to what they eat and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book gives you all the pet care advice you need to become a dog's best pal. Learn the inside information on how dogs communicate, what games they like to play and how to understand their behaviour, so you can build a bond with your pet that will last a lifetime.
- Borrowing bunnies: a surprising true tale of fostering rabbits, Cynthia Lord; photographs by John Bald; illustrations by Hazel Mitchell.
- From Newbery Honor author, Cynthia Lord, comes the heartwarming true
story of the author's own journey in fostering two amazing bunnies, illustrated with photos and drawings.
- Teddy the Wombat; Frankie the Galah, Angela Robertson-Buchanan.
- Carers play an important role in looking after our native wildlife. Professional and volunteer carers take care of sick, injured or orphaned animals, raising them back to health and maturity before releasing them into the wild. This was especially true for Frankie the galah and Teddy the wombat. Welcome to the fascinating, heartbreaking and rewarding world of wildlife carers!
- Wood shop: handy skills and creative building projects for kids, Margaret Larson.
- Come on, kids: Grab a hammer, step up to the workbench, and get ready to measure, saw, drill, and make cool things! Wood
Shop is an exciting introduction for today's kids to an ages-old tradition: building with wood. With step-by-step photographs and clear instructions, aspiring woodworkers learn essential skills such as how to drive a nail, use a power drill, "measure twice, cut once," and saw correctly. Then the fun begins as they put these skills to work building 18 cool and creative projects to furnish the wood shop, decorate their bedrooms and homes, and create their own play equipment. Favorite projects include the Sky-High Stilts, Suspended Shelves, an Easy-Up Tent, and a Mighty Message Board. Wood Shop is the perfect gift for tinkerers, young makers,
fans of Lego toys, and want-to-be carpenters and engineers.
- If da Vinci painted a dinosaur, written by Amy Newbold; pictures by Greg Newbold.
- Amy Newbold writes on nineteen artists' styles while Greg Newbold illustrates the different artists such as Edgar Degas' dinosaur ballerinas, Cassius Coolidge's dinosaurs playing Go Fish, and Hokusai's dinosaurs surfing a giant wave.
- DC ultimate character guide, written by Melanie Scott.
- Is Superman the strongest Super Hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the most evil Super-Villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive?
Who are Batman's allies? Have to know the answers to these questions? Look no further than the DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide- New Edition. Written by DC Comics experts, this illustrated encyclopedia features more than 200 incredible characters and Super Hero teams, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, and so many more. The DC Comics Universe changed forever following their epic Rebirth event, and so did the characters. This comprehensive guide covers the latest key storylines for each character and includes stunning new images from the comics. It is also packed full of vital statistics and explains each character's super powers, from indestructibility to sorcery.
- The big book of crafts & activities, [editor, James Mitchem].
- This book is packed with crafts, recipes, games and activities for children who want to get creative and try new things-- from growing tasty fruit and vegetables to customizing your furniture.
- Out of the box, Jemma Westing.
- Build something brilliant with recycled card, from castles to animal masks, dens and even lizards! You will be astounded at what the humble cardboard box can be transformed
into.
- Marvelous makeable monsters: 21 STEAM projects that light up, buzz, launch, and occasionally chomp, Sam Haynor.
- In this creative project book, STEAM educator Sam Haynor unleashes silly beasts that jump, fly, spin, shake, light up, and even spit. Some creatures are united by their circuits and wires while others are built with more common craft materials. Step by step photos accompany each project. Perfectly safe and fun for younger kids working with adults, most projects can also be tackled by middle-graders with minimal adult help.
- All you need is love, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; illustrated by Marc Rosenthal.
- Illustrations and easy-to-read text share John Lennon and Paul McCartney's world-renowned song that celebrates the love that surrounds us.
- Marvel Studios visual dictionary, written by Adam Bray.
- Join Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow, and the Guardians of the Galaxy on a stunning journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe! DK is bringing its expertise in creating beautiful illustrated non-fiction to this modern pop culture phenomenon; Marvel Studios: The Visual Dictionary shows the world of the Avengers as it has never been seen before. Iron Man's armour, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s helicarriers, the soaring towers of Asgard, Hawkeye's bow, Thor's hammer, mighty Thanos and the Infinity Stones, Star-Lord's quad blasters; each subject is shown using beautiful movie stills and stunning prop photography, accompanied by engaging text explaining their key features and role in the Marvel saga. A unique and captivating showcase of the first ten years of Marvel Studios, this is the book that every Marvel movie fan has been waiting for!
- What you see in the town, Sebastien Braun.
- From fruit and vegetables at the market to flowers and birds in the snowy garden, this look-and-say book for little ones is a great way to start learning about nature around the town. The spot-and-find aspect is perfect for the youngest of readers to become absorbed in the fascinating nature details. What can you see down by the canal? Can you find the fox in the street at night-time? There's so much to recognise in each landscape in this beautiful interactive book for the very young.
- Bear's spooky book of hidden things, Gergely Dudás.
- Bear really loves Halloween! It's Halloween and Bear can't wait to go trick-or-treating! He hopes his friends will be handing out his very favourite treat: honeycomb. From a spooky pumpkin patch to a haunted house to creepy forest, Bear is in for a real adventure. Can you help him find all the hidden surprises in store on his magical night?
- Bear's springtime book of hidden things, Gergely Dudás.
- Bear is tired of the cold, dark winter; he's going out to hunt for spring! He puts on his rain boots and splashes his way across town, searching for frogs at the pond, baby chicks at the botanical garden, and grasshoppers in the meadow. Can you help Bear find springtime treasures? In this charming seek-and-find, readers of all ages will discover an illustrated wonderland that's irresistible, and irresistibly challenging, and will return to it again and again.
- Where's the Easter Bunny?, [Louis Shea]
- Uh-oh! The Easter Bunny has fallen down a magical burrow! Follow him through wondrous lands full of lollipops, gooey egg centres, fairytale creatures, aliens and more! Will he get back in time to deliver the Easter eggs, or will hungry Foxy spoil everything? Follow the Easter Bunny through amazing, out-of-this-world places like Monster Marsh, Lollipop Lane and the Mars Mine. Each world has a unique list of extra funny things to find, including monster trucks, jogging runner beans, flying pigs, marshmallow men, golden goose eggs, fire-breathing dragons and much, much more!
- Where's the Easter Bunny?: around the world, Louis Shea.
- Uh-oh! Cheeky Foxy has run off with the Easter Bunnys chocolate secrets, and now the Easter Bunny is on a chase around the world to get them back! Follow them as they swing over the Amazon, cycle through Paris, have tea with the Queen, go diving off Easter Island and lots more! Will the Easter Bunny get his recipes back? Or will Foxy spoil everything again!
- Pokémon legendary and mythical guidebook, Simcha Whitehill.
- Discover the origins of the most fascinating and unusual Pokémon! You'll get the scoop on Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from Kanto all the way through Alola. It's the insider's guide to the rarest and most powerful known Pokémon. This updated edition of the 2016 bestseller includes the latest information about the new Alola Legendary and Mythical Pokémon.
- Roblox character encyclopedia, written by Alexander Cox.
- Offers an official character reference to Roblox, including biographical information and listings of avatar items.
- The gymnastics book: the young performer's guide to gymnastics, Elfi Schlegel & Claire Ross Dunn.
- This is a children's guide to the sport of artistic gymnastics, with a major section of the book focusing on gymnastics skills. The Skills chapter is a step-by-step Illustrated guide, with full-colour photographs of gymnasts balancing, tumbling, jumping, and in various floor exercises and using equipment such as vault, bars, rope, and balance beam. The rhythmic gymnastics section is an illustrated break-down of skills needed to use the following equipment: rope, hoop, ball, ribbon, clubs. Other topics covered in detail include: finding a good gymnastics club; qualities to look for in a coach; warm-up and cool-down exercises; entering competitive gymnastics; managing victories and losses; the importance of family and friends; nutrition and apparel; financial
aspects; a typical day of training for competition.
- My great outdoors book: the kids' guide to being outside, Josie Jeffery; illustrated by Alice Lickens.
- Whether its bug hunting in a city courtyard, counting stars, planting a neat little window box or building a cool woodland hideout, this brilliantly innovative activity book will open childrens eyes to an awesome outdoor playground. Packed with exciting stuff to do, make and discover, the activities are arranged in themed sections, from the garden, the woods, and the shore, through to rainy days, sunny days and night-time. This book is guaranteed to turn any stay-at-home kid (and their family) into an enthusiastic and accomplished outdoor adventurer!
- A child's calendar, poems by John Updike; illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman.
- Celebrate the little moments that make each month special in this beautiful picture book featuring twelve poems about a family and the turn of the seasons. From the short, frozen days of January, through the light of summer, to the first snowflakes of December, Updike's poems rejoices in the familiar, wondrous qualities that make each part of the year unique.
- A March calf, Ted Hughes.
- Animals of air, land and sea are brilliantly imagined in this perfect introduction for young readers to the work of Ted Hughes. Part of Hughes's Collected Animal Poems, A March Calf is for the youngest readers, both to listen to and explore themselves.
- Season songs, Ted Hughes.
- In these poems Ted Hughes invites the reader to try and catch the spring (but she's elusive); to take a closer look at the March calf; to listen to the happiness of the summer grass; and to notice the 'weak-neck snowdrops' in winter. Earth is revealed in all its surprising richness and rawness, and so is humankind's own constantly changing relationship with the seasons.
- The iron wolf, Ted Hughes; [illustrated by Chris Riddell].
- Animals of air, land and sea are brilliantly imagined in this perfect introduction for young readers to the work of Ted Hughes. Part of Hughes's Collected Animal Poems, The Iron Wolf is for the youngest readers, both to listen to and explore themselves. Chris Riddell's delightful line illustrations add to the journey of discovery.
- The thought-fox, Ted Hughes.
- Animals of air, land and sea are brilliantly imagined in this perfect introduction for young readers to the work of Ted Hughes. Part of Hughes's Collected Animal Poems, The Thought-Fox is for the youngest readers, both to listen to and explore themselves. Chris Riddell's delightful line illustrations add to the journey of discovery.
- What is the truth?, Ted Hughes; [illustrated by Lisa Flather].
- Animals of air, land and sea are brilliantly imagined in this perfect introduction for young readers to the work of Ted Hughes. Part of Hughes's Collected Animal Poems, What is the Truth? is for the youngest readers, both to listen to and explore themselves.
- The story of people, Catherine Barr, Steve Williams; illustrated by Amy Husband.
- When did the first humans live? How did humans spread all over the world? How has science and technology changed the way we live? And what will happen to humans in the future? The team behind The Story of Space and The Story of Life present a first book about the human world for very young children, looking at how humans evolved and the history of humanity up to the present day.
- Maps of the world: an illustrated children's atlas of adventure, culture, and discovery, text by Enrico Lavagno, illustrations by Sacco and Vallarino.
- Covering every continent, country, even outer space, this book is a vibrant and comprehensive atlas that children of all ages will love to explore. The dozens of colorful, detailed maps are filled with charming, educational icons representing the aboriginal people in Australia, giant tortoises in the Galapagos, the Gold Rush in California, traditional dress in Mali, and even James Bond in England. Captivating and comprehensive, this book will entice even the most reluctant young explorer.
- Discovering Titanic: searching for the stories behind the shipwreck, Ben Hubbard
- Discovering Titanic tells the tale of Titanic's discovery, the disaster that sank her, and the human stories behind the shipwreck using objects recovered from the site. Over 105 years since Titanic sank, but history's most famous shipwreck continues to make global headlines. Every year, new objects are found which bring its forgotten stories to light. This book examines each one in detail revealing what it was like on board the ship and the effect Titanic has on modern life. Photographs and Computer Generated Images are accompanied by lively text that brings the story of the Titanic to children in an engaging way.
- I am Neil Armstrong, Brad Meltzer; illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.
- This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrong, the first person to
walk on the moon.
- The bluest of blues: Anna Atkins and the first book of photographs, Fiona Robinson.
- After losing her mother very early in life, Anna Atkins (1799–1871) was raised by her loving father. He gave her a scientific education, which was highly unusual for women and girls in the early 19th century. Fascinated with the plant life around her, Anna became a botanist. She recorded all her findings in detailed illustrations and engravings, until the invention of cyanotype photography in 1842. Anna used this new technology in order to catalogue plant specimens; a true marriage of science and art. In 1843, Anna published the book Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions with handwritten text and cyanotype photographs. It is considered the first book of photographs ever published.
- Jane Austen for kids: her life, writings, and world with 21 activities, Nancy I. Sanders.
- Jane Austen is one of the most influential and best-loved novelists in English literature. Austen's genius was her cast of characters; so timeless and real that readers today recognize them in their own families and neighbourhoods. Her book's universal themes; love and hate, hope and disappointment, pride and prejudice, sense and sensibility, still tug at heartstrings today in cultures spanning the globe. Austen wrote about daily life in England as she knew it, growing up a clergyman's daughter among the upper class of landowners, providing readers with a window into the soul of a lively, imaginative, and industrious woman in an age when most women were often obscured.
- Smile: how young Charlie Chaplin taught the world to laugh (and cry), Gary Golio; illustrated by Ed Young.
- Once there was a little slip of a boy who roamed the streets of London, hungry for life (and maybe a bit of bread). His dad long gone and his actress mother ailing, five-year-old Charlie found himself onstage one day taking his mum's place, singing and drawing laughs amid a shower of coins. There were times in the poorhouse and times spent sitting in the window at home with Mum, making up funny stories about passersby. And when Charlie described a wobbly old man he saw in baggy clothes, with turned-out feet and a crooked cane, his mother found it sad, but Charlie knew that funny and sad go hand in hand. With a lyrical text and exquisite collage imagery, Gary Golio and Ed Young interpret Charlie Chaplin's path from his childhood through his beginnings in silent film and the creation of his iconic Little Tramp. Keen-eyed readers will notice a silhouette of the Little Tramp throughout the book that becomes animated with a flip of the pages. An afterword fills in facts about the beloved performer who became one of the most famous entertainers of all time.
- Pope Francis: builder of bridges, Emma Otheguy; illustrated by Oliver Dominguez.
- Jorge Bergoglio was a typical boy growing up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, jumping into pick-up soccer games and listening to lively music on the city streets. His grandma Rosa taught him the importance of doing good and inspired his passion to help others. This passion and years of hard work led him to become a Jesuit priest, a bishop, and then a cardinal. And now the world knows Jorge by a different name; Pope Francis. As the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has focused on another word for pope: "pontiff," a person who builds bridges to reach everyone, no matter who they are. Speaking out on the most important issues of our time, he has become an influential voice in our world, a true pontiff, a builder of bridges. This story of how an ordinary boy became a beloved world leader will inspire and inform readers of all ages.
- The vast wonder of the world: biologist Ernest Everett Just, Mélina Mangal; illustrated by Luisa Uribe.
- Presents the life and accomplishments of the African American scientist, whose keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about egg cells and the origins of life.
- Leonardo da Vinci, [Patricia Geis].
- Discover the magnificent art of Leonardo da Vinci, Renaissance master, through this newest addition to the popular Meet the Artist! series. Leonardo's full range of work, from
his exquisite paintings and sculptures to his brilliant inventions and codes, is included in this pop-up activity book. Flaps, cutouts, and pull tabs invite young readers and budding artists to engage in a hands-on exploration of history's most creative genius and even create their own ideal city.
- An unlikely ballerina, Krystyna Poray Goddu; illustrated by Cosei Kawa.
- A small, frail girl with wobbly legs and turned-out toes became the first Jewish prima ballerina assoluta in history, Alicia Markova. Includes facts about Markova's life.
- Maria Montessori, written by Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara; illustrated by Raquel Martín.
- Discover the incredible life of Maria Montessori, the pioneering teacher and researcher. Maria grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn't receive an equal education to boys. But Maria's mother was supportive of her dreams, and Maria went on to study medicine. She later became an early years expert; founding schools with her revolutionary educational theories and changing the lives of many children. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the educators life.
- Saint Patrick, Tomie dePaola.
- Beloved children's book author-illustrator Tomie dePaola recounts the life of Saint Patrick; from his noble birth in Britain, to his captivity in Ireland, to the visions which led him to return and found the first Christian church in Ireland. With his signature bold illustrations and engaging prose, Tomie dePaola recounts a number of legends about the Saint including the well-known story of how he drove the snakes from Ireland, and his association with the shamrock, as well as less familiar details of his journeys.
- Boss the bestseller list like J.K. Rowling, written by Caroline Moss; illustrated by Sinem Erkas.
- When Joanne Rowling was a young woman, she found herself as 'poor as it was possible to be in modern Britain without being homeless'. But, she had a best-selling idea and a tenacious spirit. If only she could find someone who wanted to publish it. Discover how J.K. Rowling became a best-selling author and publishing sensation in this true story of her life. Then, learn 10 key lessons from her work you can apply to your own life.
Featuring inspiring quotes and mantras, this is a book for all kids wanting to forge their own career path.
- Starstruck: the cosmic journey of Neil deGrasse Tyson, Kathleen Krull and Paul Brewer; illustrated by Frank Morrison.
- A picture-book biography on science superstar Neil deGrasse Tyson, the groundbreaking American astrophysicist whose work has inspired a generation of young scientists and astronomers to reach for the stars!
- Vivienne Westwood, written by Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara; illustrated by Laura Callaghan.
- When Vivienne was a young woman, she wasn't sure how a working class girl from England could make a living in the art world. But after discovering her passion for design and jewellery making, she erupted onto the fashion scene with a bang. Vivienne's designs became iconic, and she became famous for letting her clothes speak for themselves. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the designer's life.
- Run the show like CEO Oprah Winfrey, written by Caroline Moss; illustrated by Sinem Erkas.
- When Oprah Winfrey was a little girl, she watched her grandma hang clothes out on the line. Oprah adored her grandma, but she knew in that moment her life would be different. And she was right. Discover how Oprah became a billionaire CEO and media mogul in this true story of her life. Then, learn 10 key lessons from her work you can apply to your own life. Featuring inspiring quotes and mantras, this is a book for all kids wanting to
forge their own career path
- Stories for boys who dare to be different. 2: further true tales of amazing boys who changed the world without killing dragons, Ben Brooks; illustrated by Quinton Winter.
- More true tales of amazing boys who found the courage to be themselves, and achieved something remarkable at the same time. This is the follow-up to the much loved and hugely successful Stories for boys who dare to be different, the bestselling book that changed countless boys' lives around the world and gave them the confidence to be themselves. What have the footballer Kylian Mbappe, the philosopher Socrates and the singer Ed Sheeran all got in common? All three of them defied expectations - going against the grain and pursuing their dreams - despite a seemingly impossible barrage of obstacles and difficulties. Their stories are incredible, as are those of the tap-dancer Evan Ruggiero, the Pokemon creator Satoshi Tajiri, and the other inspirational boys who fill the pages of this extraordinary book. It's books like these that can make a huge difference to parents and their children's lives. In this day and age, any publication that shows how we can triumph in the face of adversity and prejudice deserves to be read over and over again.
- Kid artists: true tales of childhood from creative legends, stories by David Stabler; illustrations by Doogie Horner.
- Every great artist started out as a kid. Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world's most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Jackson Pollock's family moved constantly; he lived in eight different cities before he was sixteen years old. Georgia O'Keeffe lived in the shadow of her "perfect" older brother Francis. And Jean-Michel Basquiat triumphed over poverty to become one of the world's most influential artists. Kid Artists tells their stories and more with full-colour cartoon illustrations on nearly every page.
- Kid athletes: true tales of childhood from sports legends, stories by David Stabler; illustrations by Doogie Horner.
- Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker, his family sent him to reform school. Race car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her "girls can't drive." And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play. Kid Athletes tells all of their stories and more with full-colour cartoon illustrations on every page. Other subjects include Billie Jean King, Jackie Robinson, Yao Ming, Gabby Douglas, Tiger Woods, Julie Krone, Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, Bobby Orr, Lionel Messi, and more!
- Kid presidents: true tales of childhood from America's presidents, stories by David Stabler; illustrations by Doogie Horner.
- The kids who grew up to be president were like a lot of other children. Some struggled with schoolwork and got into fights; others pranked their teachers and infuriated their parents. William Howard Taft was forced to take dance lessons. Gerald Ford struggled with dyslexia. Teddy Roosevelt had a bedroom "museum" full of dead animals. "Kid Presidents" features 20 captivating true stories from the childhoods of American presidents, complete with lively text and more than 200 cartoon illustrations.
- Terrible trenches field book, Terry Deary; illustrated by Martin Brown.
- 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. Gives children the facts, from both sides of the barbed wire, in an immersive and fascinating guide to the First World War.
Older Fiction
- Laugh your head off 4 ever, illustrations by Andrea Innocent.
- 9 stories by 9 authors to make you laugh your head off 4 ever. A runaway pram + an artsy alien + a cereal monster +a word-stealing curse + one dancing dad + three feral fairies + an evil genuis + a hairy birthday + a super-duper pig = one hilarious book.
- The missing piece of Charlie O'Reilly, Rebecca K. S. Ansari.
- When he keeps insisting that his little brother is missing even though no one else can remember that Liam ever existed, Charlie and his best friend
Ana are determined to follow the instructions on a note that may help them find out what happened to Liam.
- The amulet of power, Raymond Arroyo.
- Will Wilder yearns to join the Perilous Falls Middle School football team. But he was never big enough or strong enough to make the cut, until he comes in contact with a talisman containing the fabled locks of Samson. But using the Amulet of Power attracts dark forces to Perilous Falls like moths to a flame. Suddenly, hunched creatures are shadowing people around town, graves are being disturbed, the music of a mysterious DJ lulls half of Perilous Falls into a stupor, and to top it all off, Will is convinced that a teammate may be a demon himself! As he tries to identify the demon before it causes untold havoc, Wilder family secrets will be unlocked, the limits of physical strength and the power of friendship are tested and Will might even score a touchdown or two.
- Arlo Finch in the lake of the moon, John August.
- When Arlo Finch and his best friends Indra and Wu stumble upon clues about the long-lost Yellow Patrol of Rangers, they uncover a stunning history that leads
right back to Arlo's own family.
- Wished, Jen Calonita.
- Maxine, with the help of an over-enthusiastic genie, makes a wish that has everyone at the Fairy Tale Reform School focusing on producing a musical rather than figuring out how to combat Rumpelstiltskin.
- The enemy: a book about peace, written by Davide Cali and illustrated by Serge Bloch.
- After watching an enemy for a very long time during an endless war, a soldier finally creeps out into the night to the other man's hole and is surprised by what he finds there.
- Game of stars, Sayantani DasGupta; illustrations by Vivienne To.
- Months after Kiranmala's adventure in the Kingdom Beyond, a vision of the Demon Queen starts showing up in her bedroom, trying to tell Kiran something, but getting cutoff before she can finish; then she starts seeing an advertisement for an archery contest on her family's interdimensional television and Kiran realizes that she must return to her place of birth where society is falling apart, a reality show is taking over, her friends are in danger, and she, once again, becomes the warrior princess she was meant to be.
- The legend of Capt Black Custard, written & illustrated by Stu Duval.
- "Join Capt Black Custard and his motley crew of Pudding Pirates as they attempt to find the most wondrous pud ever made. They will sail to the bottom of the world and overcome any danger to get their lips around the fabled treat, named for its beautiful creator - 'Lamington Lil' who leaves in a hollow Kauri tree in Huia Bay. Yet she will not give up her secrets easily. Will Capt Black Custard discover the true treasure his heart seeks?"
- The shores beyond time, Kevin Emerson.
- It is Earth year 2256-but the fate of the few who even remember Earth is perilously in doubt. Mina Saunders-Chang and many of the surviving humans are stranded in the Centauri system, having barely survived their confrontation with the Telphon refugees. Now everyone human and Telphon alike is caught in the blast zone of the Centauri supernova. And yet there's only one question Mina is: Where are Liam and Phoebe? Having barely made it through the battle at the Centauri system with their lives, Liam and Phoebe awake on a mysterious ship in the middle of a dead universe. The ship bears the markings of a human starliner that disappeared decades ago-but even more disturbing than that is the massive alien machine floating in the starless space before them. A machine long abandoned but now showing signs of life. A machine that has begun speaking to Liam in a voice only he can hear.
- Two dogs in a trench coat start a club by accident, Julie Falatko; illustrated by Colin Jack.
- Sassy and Waldo have continued wear a trench coat and attend school because they love being near their boy, Stewart, and because they particularly love lunch when they get to eat meat instead of kibble; now that Stewart has (reluctantly) joined the Junior Office Supply Enthusiasts club they get to stay later - but because of the lack of snacks the two dogs start exploring the empty cafeteria and end up starting a sandwich club.
- Watch Hollow, Gregory Funaro.
- Deep within the enchanted woods in the town of Watch Hollow stands the once-grand Blackford House, whose halls hold a magical secret: a giant cuckoo clock that does much more than tell time. But when the clock's gears cease to turn, an evil presence lurking among the trees begins to come out of the shadows. When Lucy and Oliver Tinker arrive in Watch Hollow, they have no idea that anything is wrong. A mysterious stranger has made their father an offer that's too good for him to refuse.
All Mr. Tinker needs to do is fix the clock at Blackford House and fistfuls of gold coins are his to keep. It doesn't take long, however, for the children to realize that there is more to Blackford House than meets the eye. And before they can entirely understand the strange world they've stumbled into, Lucy and Oliver must join forces with a host of magical clock animals to defeat the Garr; a vicious monster that not only wants Blackford House for itself, but also seeks to destroy everything the Tinkers hold dear.
- Lion down, Stuart Gibbs.
- For once, operations at the enormous zoo/theme park appear to be running smoothly (except for the occasional herring-related mishap in the penguin exhibit) and Teddy Fitzroy is finally able to give detective work a rest. But then a local lion is accused of killing a famous dog and the dog's owner, an inflammatory radio host, goes on a crusade to have the cat declared a nuisance so it can be hunted. However, there's evidence that the lion might have been framed for murder and now a renegade animal activist wants Teddy and his girlfriend Summer to help prove it and catch the real killer. And if that wasn't enough, someone has poisoned FunJungle's beloved giraffes and the parks' owner wants Teddy on the case. Now, Teddy finds himself wrapped up in the middle of his most bizarre, hilarious, and dangerous case yet.
- The clockwork dragon, James R. Hannibal.
- Jack Buckles is on trial for his life. The Ministries of Secrets and Guilds, led by Ignatius Gall, are conspiring to put the Ministry of Trackers down for good, starting with Jack's very existence as a Section 13. His only hope is to prove that Gall is the real danger, not him, and it leads Jack and Gwen from the back streets of London, through the Austrian Alps, to the great reaches of central China. Joined by their new friend Liu Fai, Jack and Gwen set out to stop Gall before he can uncover ancient Chinese artifacts, said to grant immortality. But a clockwork monster threatens them at every turn, and its turning gears only serve as a reminder that Jack's judgment day is fast approaching and that he's running out of time.
- Eventown, Corey Ann Haydu.
- The world tilted for Elodee this year, and now it's impossible for her to be the same as she was before. Not when her feelings have such a strong grip on her heart. Not when she and her twin sister, Naomi, seem to be drifting apart. So when Elodee's mom gets a new job in Eventown, moving seems like it might just fix everything. Indeed, life in Eventown is comforting and exciting all at once. Their kitchen comes with a box of recipes for Elodee to try. Everyone takes the scenic way to school or work, past rows of rosebushes and unexpected waterfalls. On blueberry-picking field trips, every berry is perfectly ripe. Sure, there are a few odd rules, and the houses all look exactly alike, but it's easy enough to explain; until Elodee realizes that there are only three ice cream flavours in Eventown. Ever. And they play only one song in music class. Everything may be "even" in Eventown, but is there a price to pay for perfection, and pretending?
- How I became a spy: a mystery of WWII London, Deborah Hopkinson.
- He never imagined traipsing around war-torn London, solving ciphers, practicing surveillance, and searching for a traitor to the Allied forces. He certainly never expected that a strong-willed American girl named Eleanor would play Watson to his Holmes (or Holmes to his Watson, depending on who you ask). But when a young woman goes missing, leaving behind a coded notebook, Bertie is determined to solve the mystery. With the help of Eleanor and his friend David, a Jewish refugee, and, of course, his trusty pup, Little Roo, Bertie must decipher the notebook in time to stop a double agent from spilling the biggest secret of all to the Nazis. From the author of The Great Trouble, this suspenseful WWII adventure reminds us that times of war call for bravery, brains and teamwork
from even the most unlikely heroes.
- Charlie & Frog: a mystery, Karen Kane.
- Charlie Tickler has been unceremoniously dumped with his sedentary, tv-obsessed grandparents in the village of Castle-on-the-Hudson while his parents are off to South Africa to save giant golden moles. Castle-on-the-Hudson may not have cell phone or internet service, but it does have murder, intrigue, and a School for the Deaf. Lonely and bored, Charlie decides to visit the library, where he meets an elderly woman who looks frightened as she tries to tell him something. But Charlie doesn't understand, and when the woman disappears, he searches for an answer. The answer comes by way of Frog-a local girl who is deaf. Frog reveals the woman's desperate message to Charlie: dead. Charlie has no idea what this could mean, but Frog jumps at the chance to solve a real life mystery, just like her favorite fictional detective character, Dorrie McCann. Now, Charlie must learn American Sign Language to keep up with quick-witted Frog. He soon discovers new ways to communicate while also forging a lasting friendship with the incomparable Frog.
- Enter the core, Peter Lerangis.
- Max Tilt thinks his luck is finally changing, thanks to his great-great-great-grandfather Jules Verne's unfinished, unpublished manuscript, The Lost Treasures. Using the clues Verne left behind, Max and his cousin Alex were able to bottle the magical healing elements needed to cure his mother's illness just in the nick of time. But then Max and Alex discover that the vials were stolen by their former friend, Bitsy. She has plans to use them to save the world but her plans might be much more deadly
than they seem. And so now it's up to Max and Alex to stop her before it's too late. Working against the odds, the two kids glean clues from one of Verne's best-loved books, Journey to the Center of the Earth. In it, they discover a map to their most dangerous destination yet; the very core of the world. And so now the two cousins are off on their most unlikely, most important quest yet; literally to save the world!
- Dragon ghosts, Lisa McMann.
- Devastated by loss and hampered by war, Fifer struggles to regroup and continue the search for her twin. Meanwhile Thisbe, pounded by images of Grimere's dark history, contemplates her abandonment and considers leaving Rohan behind in a risky move that could take her home or to her death.
- Danger in Ancient Rome, Kate Messner; illustrated by Kelley McMorris.
- The mysterious box that Ranger the golden retriever found in the garden transports him back to first century Rome, where he must rescue Marcus, a young servant boy, and Quintus, a volunteer gladiator, from the brutal world of the Colosseum.
- D-Day: battle on the beach, Kate Messner; illustrated by Kelley McMorris.
- Ranger, a time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, heads to Normandy on the morning of the D-Day invasion where he meets Leo, a Jewish boy who is hiding with a local farmer, and Walt, a young American soldier fighting to free France from the Nazis.
- Disaster on the Titanic, Kate Messner; illustrated by Kelley McMorris.
- This time the mysterious box transports the golden retriever Ranger back to the shipyards of Belfast in 1912, where a ship is being prepared for her maiden voyage, and when he saves young Patrick Murphy from being crushed by falling boards, Ranger expects to be transported home; when he is not, he knows that somehow his job is not finished but then, Ranger has never heard of the Titanic, and knows nothing of the fate that awaits Patrick, and all the other people on board.
- Escape from the great earthquake, Kate Messner; illustrated by Kelley McMorris.
- This time Ranger, the time-traveling Golden retriever, finds himself in San Francisco in the middle of the great 1906 earthquake, and his mission is obviously to get a young Chinese immigrant, Lily Chen, to safety, but as they make their way through the ruined and burning city Ranger finds that he must also accomplish something else; finding Lily, who was sold as a servant by her parents, a new family who will care for her.
- Long road to freedom, Kate Messner; illustrated by Kelley McMorris.
- This time the mysterious box that Ranger the Golden retriever found transports him to a Maryland plantation before the Civil War, where he
must help a young house slave named Sarah and her younger brother Jesse find their way to the underground railroad and North to freedom, before Jesse is sold to a plantation further South.
- Race to the South Pole, Kate Messner; illustrated by Kelley McMorris.
- Once again the mysterious box takes the golden retriever Ranger back in time, and he finds himself on Robert Falcon Scott's ship, the Terra Nova, headed for Antarctica, where his mission is to save Jack Nin, a Chinese-Māori stowaway from New Zealand, from the blizzards, unstable ice, and the other hazards that lie ahead for the doomed expedition.
- Rescue on the Oregon trail, Kate Messner; illustrated by Kelley McMorris.
- Ranger, a golden retriever, could have been a great search-and-rescue-dog except for the squirrels, but one day he unearths a mysterious box and finds himself transported back to the year 1850 where his faithful service is really needed by a family traveling west along the Oregon Trail.
- Born to rock, James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts; illustrated by Neil Swaab.
- When her favourite rock band Lulu and the Handbags announces a contest, Georgia is determined the all-girl rock band she's in will win--even if she has to ask her brother Rafe for help.
- The revenge of magic, James Riley.
- When long-dead magical creatures are discovered all around the world, each with a buried book of magic, the governments of the world want to unlock the power the books, but need the help of kids to harness the magical power.
- Nikki on the line, Barbara Carroll Roberts.
- Nikki, thirteen, dreams of being a great basketball player but struggles on her new, elite team while also juggling school stress, her non-traditional family, and revelations about her biological father.
- Rise of the dragons, Angie Sage.
- Once our world was full of dragons who lived in harmony with humans. Dragons counseled kings and queens. They fought in human battles. And they gave humans the most precious gift of all: magic. But after a group of rogue dragons, the Raptors, tried to take over Earth, all dragons were banished to another realm. Most humans forgot about the dragons, claiming they never existed. Eleven-year-old Sirin knows the truth; she grew up with stories passed down through the generations. However, when her mother falls ill, even Sirin has trouble believing in magic until she sees a mysterious streak of silver in the night sky. Sirin becomes the first child to lock with a dragon in centuries, forming a deep friendship unlike anything she's ever imagined. But Sirin learns that not all dragons returned with good intentions, and soon she finds herself at the center of a battle between the dragons who want to protect the humans and those who want to destroy them.
- The moon within, Aida Salazar.
- Eleven-year-old (nearly twelve) Celi Rivera, who is a mix of Black-Puerto Rican-Mexican Indian is uncomfortable about her approaching period, and the changes that are happening to her body; she is horrified that her mother wants to hold a traditional public moon ceremony to celebrate the occasion, until she finds out that her best friend Magda is contemplating an even more profound change of life.
- Speechless, Adam P. Schmitt.
- As if being stuffed into last year's dress pants at his cousin's wake weren't uncomfortable enough, thirteen-year-old Jimmy has just learned from his mother that he has to say a few words at the funeral the next day. Why him? What could he possibly say about his cousin, who ruined everything they did? He can't recall one birthday party, family gathering, or school event with Patrick that didn't result in injury or destruction. As Jimmy attempts to navigate the odd social norms of the wake, he draws on
humor, heartfelt concern, and a good deal of angst while racking his brain and his memory for a decent and meaningful memory to share. But it's not until faced with a microphone that the realization finally hits him: it's not the words that are spoken that matter the most, but those that are truly heard.
- The owls have come to take us away, Ronald L. Smith.
- Twelve-year-old Simon is obsessed with aliens. The ones who take people and do experiments. When he's too worried about them to sleep, he listens to
the owls hoot outside. Owls that have the same eyes as aliens; dark and foreboding. Then something strange happens on a camping trip, and Simon begins to suspect he's been abducted. But is it real, or just the overactive imagination of a kid who loves fantasy and role-playing games and is the target of bullies and his father's scorn? Even readers who don't believe in UFOs will relate to the universal kid feeling of not being taken seriously by adults that deepens this deliciously scary tale.
- The end, Lemony Snicket; illustrations by Brett Helquist.
- Lost at sea, the Baudelaire orphans, along with the evil Count Olaf, wash up on the shore of an island populated by an oddly placid group of inhabitants, and they try to decide whether or not they are truly safe.
- Little apocalypse, Katherine Sparrow.
- When a sudden earthquake strands Celia's parents out of town, she finds herself on her own in a shaken city. She tries to reach out to other kids around her apartment building. Some of them, like the sad boy named Demetri, seem wary of letting her too close. The others call themselves Hunters. They claim the earthquake was caused by monsters only kids can see. And they think Celia is destined to save the city. Celia doesn't feel destined to save anything but for the first time, she feels like maybe she's seeing things as they really are.
- Right as Rain, Lindsey Stoddard.
- It's been almost a year since Rain's brother Guthrie died, and her parents still don't know it was all Rain's fault. In fact, no one does Rain buried her secret deep, no matter how heavy it weighs on her heart. So when her mom suggests moving the family from Vermont to New York City, Rain agrees. But life in the big city is different. She's never seen so many people in one place or felt more like an outsider. With her parents fighting more than ever and the anniversary of Guthrie's death approaching, Rain is determined to keep her big secret close to her heart. But even she knows that when you bury things deep, they grow up twice as tall.
- The lost girl, Anne Ursu; drawings by Erin McGuire.
- When they are separated for the first time since birth, Iris and Lark struggle with insecurities over their individual identities at the same time things begin to go missing around town.
- The bridge home, Padma Venkatraman.
- Life is harsh in Chennai's teeming streets, so when runaway sisters Viji and Rukku arrive, their prospects look grim. Very quickly, eleven-year-old Viji discovers how vulnerable they are in this uncaring, dangerous world. Fortunately, the girls find shelter, and friendship, on an abandoned bridge. With two homeless boys, Muthi and Arul, the group forms a family of sorts. And while making a living scavenging the city's trash heaps is the pits, the kids find plenty to laugh about and take pride in
too. After all, they are now the bosses of themselves and no longer dependent on untrustworthy adults. But when illness strikes, Viji must decide whether to risk seeking help from strangers or to keep holding on to their fragile, hard-fought freedom.
- Bone Hollow, Kim Ventrella.
- Gabe was on top of his guardian's roof, trying to rescue her prize chicken and worrying about his dog, Ollie, when the tornado struck, and after that he was dead, though it takes some time for him to realize it; but somehow he is still tied to this world and generally only those who are close to death can actually see him (although there is a bit of a panic when he shows up at his own funeral)--and in that he discovers his new mission in "life:" helping others before they cross over into the light.
- Stick Dog gets the tacos, Tom Watson; [illustrations by Ethan Long based on original sketches by Tom Watson].
- When Karen sprints into Stick Dog's pipe and declares an emergency, Stick Dog springs into
action. After racing through the woods with his squad of strays, Stick Dog discovers there's no crisis at all. But there is a great opportunity to feed his hungry friends. As a family of humans plans to feast on tacos, tortilla chips, and guacamole, Stick Dog makes plans of his own. To feed Mutt, Karen, Poo-Poo, and Stripes, he'll need all his smarts and problem-solving skills. While his hungry, drooling, goofy friends prepare to chow down, something nags Stick Dog at the edge of his mind. What is that thing swinging in a tree? And how can he get it? If this funny, madcap, daring quest succeeds, it's taco time for these crazy canines!
- The legend of Sally Jones, Jakob Wegelius; translated from the Swedish by Peter Graves.
- This is the story of a gorilla like no other. This is the story of a fantastic voyage across the world, from the Congolese
rainforest to the grand bazaar of Istanbul, from Borneo to London, Singapore and beyond. The story of a mysterious jewel thief and a sad sailor with a heart of gold. A story of friendship and adventure on the high seas. This is the story of Sally Jones.
- The adventurer's guide to treasure (and how to steal it), Wade Albert White; illustrations by Mariano Epelbaum.
- At Saint Lupin's Completely Ordinary School Where Nothing Bizarre Ever Happens Most Especially Not Illegal Quests That Destroy Famous Landmarks, students are not taught about pirates. They're not taught how to identify them, how to befriend them, or even how to fight them which leaves the school completely open to pirate invasion. And on the first day of classes, that's precisely what happens. When a pirate captain and her crew steal an ancient Prophecy Medallion, Anne, Penelope, and Hiro are caught up in yet another adventure.
- Genesis begins again, Alicia D. Williams.
- There are ninety-six things Genesis hates about herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a list. Like #95: Because her skin is so dark, people call her charcoal and eggplant; even her own family. And #61: Because her family is always being put out of their house, belongings laid out on the sidewalk for the world to see. What's not so regular is that this time they all don't have a place to crash, so Genesis and her mom have to stay with her grandma.
- The unsung hero of Birdsong, USA, Brenda Woods.
- Gabriel, twelve, gains new perspective when he becomes friends with Meriwether, a Black World War II hero who has recently returned to the unwelcoming Jim Crow South.
- Spy runner, written and illustrated by Eugene Yelchin.
- It's 1953 and the Cold War is on. Communism threatens all that the United States stands for, and America needs every patriot to do their part. So when a
Russian boarder moves into the home of twelve-year-old Jake McCauley, he's on high alert.
Picture Books
- ABC what can she be?: girls can be anything they want to be, from A to Z, Sugar Snap Studio.
- Not even the sky is the limit with this fun approach to learning the alphabet. In this new title from Walter Foster Jr., "ABC What Can She Be?" encourages young girls by presenting a colourful variety of choices for their future careers. Talented illustrator Jessie Ford artfully pairs the letters of the alphabet with vibrant, eye-catching illustrations that paint an inspiring picture for budding trailblazers everywhere.
- Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Polar bear's underwear, tupera tupera.
- Polar Bear has lost his underwear and he asks his friend, Mouse, to help him find it.
- The merry mice of Dunstable House, created by the team at Ballantynes; illustrated by Jacqueline East.
- A family of mice cause havoc inside a house on Christmas Eve. Written to the rhyme of "'Twas the night before Christmas."
- We are extremely very good recyclers, characters created by Lauren Child; [text based on the script written by Bridget Hurst; illustrations from the TV animation produced by Tiger Aspect].
- After Charlie convinces Lola to recycle her old toys instead of throwing them away, Lola discovers a recycling competition. If she can recycle one hundred plastic, metal, and paper items, she can get her very own real live tree to plant. But she only has two weeks, so Lola decides to ask her classmates to help. They turn out to be extremely very good recyclers indeed.
- Toto, Ximo Abadía.
- Living in a small town, Toto wishes to escape the inevitable life in front of him. He will never become a porter, he will become an astronaut instead! He bravely packs his bags, kisses his parents goodbye and sets off for the bright lights of the big city. Even when all his money for astronaut school is stolen by thieves, his hard work and stubborn determination sees him through.
- Simon Said and other cautionary tales, Pamela Allen.
- Dinosaurs, illustrated by Tiago Americo.
- Take a trip to meet the Dinosaurs! Lift the giant flaps to reveal the dinosaurs and touch lots of exciting textures. Feel the bumpy head of Triceratops, the smooth skin of
Diplodocus and the scratchy plates of Stegosaurus. Bright and friendly illustrations from Tiago Americo bring the prehistoric scenes to life and, with something to spot or count on every page too, each colourful book in the My First Touch and Find series provides lots of fun for older babies and toddlers.
- Jungle, illustrated by Tiago Americo.
- Take a trip to the Jungle! Lift the giant flaps to reveal the jungle animals and touch lots of exciting textures. Feel the toucan's smooth bill, the crocodile's bumpy skin and the tiger's stripy fur. Bright and friendly illustrations from Tiago Americo bring the jungle scenes to life and, with something to spot or count on every page too, each colourful book in the My First Touch and Find series provides lots of fun for older babies and toddlers.
- Peppa's Chinese New Year, [adapted by Mandy Archer].
- Peppa and her friends celebrate Chinese New Year by making cards, dressing in red, and performing a dragon dance.
- Where's Mr Duck?, Ingela P Arrhenius.
- A hide-and-seek book for sharing with a very tiny person.
- Where's Mrs Kangaroo?, Ingela P Arrhenius.
- A hide-and-seek book for sharing with a very tiny person.
- Baby goes to market, Atinuke, Angela Brooksbank.
- Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.
- Circle, Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen.
- Triangle and Square are visiting Circle, who lives at the waterfall. When they play hide-and-seek, Circle tells the friends the one rule: not to go behind the falling water. But after she closes her eyes to count to ten, of course that's exactly where Triangle goes. Will Circle find Triangle? And what OTHER shapes might be lurking back there?
- The sock, Graeme Base.
- It's washing day, and Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten and Billington the duck watch the clothes blow about in the wind. But when disaster strikes once more, who will save the day?
- Hello, monster!, Clémentine Beauvais & Maisie Paradise Shearring.
- You probably know the feeling. You're playing happily by yourself in the park, when you're suddenly told, `Go and say hello to that little boy over there!' But what if you don't want to say hello? What if the little boy isn't really a little boy at all? What...what if he's a MONSTER in disguise? Welcome to a weird and wonderful `what if?' story where saying hello can lead to all sorts of surprising adventures.
- You are light, Aaron Becker.
- This is the light that dwells inside all the brilliant wonders of the world, including YOU!
- Animals, [illustrated by Tatyana Berdugina].
- These imaginative books welcome curious toddlers to experience adventures in familiar places - the park, the zoo, and the city. Short texts with stimulating questions are expertly designed for young readers, making this series a great introduction to animals, objects, situations, and everyday events.
- Once upon a unicorn horn, Beatrice Blue.
- Do you know how unicorns got their horns? It all began once upon a magic forest, when a little girl called June discovered tiny horses learning how to fly in her garden.
But one of the poor horses couldn't fly at all! So, with the help of her parents, June thought of a very sweet and very delicious way to make her new friend happy. I wonder what it could have been.
- What a cold needs, Barbara Bottner; pictures by Chris Sheban.
- Explores the unavoidable stages of dealing with a cold and describes what one needs to battle it, including warm socks, chicken soup, cough syrup, and a comfortable bed.
- I love you, Little Pookie, Sandra Boynton.
- I Love You, Little Pookie is an affectionate and heartfelt celebration, for Valentine's Day and every day, enlivened with those funny and captivating Boynton drawings. And Pookie's Mom wisely knows that the best way to say I love you is simply to say it.
- In a minute, Mama Bear, Rachel Bright.
- Mama Bear tries to hustle her cub through the day's activities and errands, but Bella Bear insists on going her own pace and showing Mama the value in taking her time.
- The truly brave princesses, Dolores Brown, Sonja Wimmer.
- Princess Nin is a firefighter, Princess Gilda is a supermarket cashier, Princess Agnes is retired, and Princess Liang is in a wheel chair. This gallery of princesses gives visibility to lot of women who do not fit with the traditional conception of a princess. Maybe it's time to realize that each and every one of us could be a princess.
- Our car, J.M. Brum; illustrated by Jan Bajtlik.
- A child describes the family car, which is as red as a fire engine, and is driven by his father through wind, snow, and all seasons.
- Hugs & kisses for the grouchy ladybug, Eric Carle.
- The Grouchy Ladybug feels less grouchy once her friends show her how nice love can be.
- Marvin and Marigold: a stormy night, Mark Carthew; illustrated by Simon Prescott.
- On a wild and stormy night Marvin and Marigold are scared. The wind rattled windows, whistled and whirled as lightning bolts cracked and thunderclaps swirled. Will they make it through the night?
- Hush hush, forest, Mary Casanova; woodcuts by Nick Wroblewski.
- Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show how, throughout autumn, forest animals prepare for winter as shadows lengthen, the ground freezes, and northern lights begin to appear.
- Leap frog, Jane Clarke & Britta Teckentrup.
- Felix is lost. The jungle can be a scary place for a tiny tree frog, and all the strange noises are making him just a little bit jumpy. It's time to find Felix a safe place to
sleep, and might there be someone special to snuggle him down for the night?
- Alpacas with maracas, Matt Cosgrove.
- Macca and his best pal, Al enter a talent content. Shaking and shimmying, they give it their best and put on a performance to remember!
- The green giant, Katie Cottle.
- A young girl, Bea, and her dog, Iris, are staying with her grandad in the country. Bea is bored, but Iris's adventures lead them to the small and rusty old greenhouse next door. Inside the greenhouse, Bea finds, a giant. A giant made entirely of plants and greenery. Bea is scared, but the giant reassures her and explains that he has escaped from the grey city. Bea and the giant become friends, but can they do anything to make the grey city, and the world, a greener place?
- Ozzie goes to school, written by Jocelyn Crabb; illustrated by Danny Snell.
- Ozzie isn't afraid of much. Not the cool dark of the container when the door is closed at night. Not snakes. Not even of the crocodiles that he and his dad watch out for on the beach during the day. But there is something Ozzie is afraid of.
- I'll love you till the cows come home, Kathryn Cristaldi, Kristyna Litten.
- A humorous rhymed text with pictures repeating "I'll love you till" with various endings.
- What the fluffy bunny said to the hungry hippo, P. Crumble; [illustrated by] Chris Saunders.
- It's time for an egg hunt and the Fluffy Bunny is leading the way. Can the Fluffy Bunny's animal friends follow his directions to jump, bounce and skip their way to find some sweet, colourful and delicious eggs?
- Chatterbox bear, Pippa Curnick.
- Meet Gary the bear; he just can't stop chatting! A laugh-out-loud-funny story about friendship and understanding. Gary the bear is a chatterbox, but when nobody wants to listen he sets sail in search of new friends. Soon Gary arrives on an island full of birds; the problem is they don't understand a word of Bear! Gary has to learn that words are not the only way to communicate and make new friends.
- Dinosaur farm!, Penny Dale.
- Our dynamic team of dinosaurs have moved to pastures new, literally, working hard on the Dinosaur Farm! Join them as they plough the stony soil, feed the sheep, cut the corn in a combine harvester and much more! But what are they preparing all their animals and crops for? And where are they travelling to in their tractor? Why, it's a farm show! But will they win the grand prize?
- Farm animals, Xavier Deneux.
- Introduces farm animals using high-contrast black and white and orange illustrations and sliding tabs.
- Jungle animals, Xavier Deneux.
- Created to encourage tactile exploration, support hand-eye coordination, and help develop strong cognitive skills. And Xavier Deneux's enchanting illustrations of jungle animals combine with simple words to create an eye-catching book that makes a wonderful gift for babies!
- Quiet, Tomie dePaola.
- While observing the busy world around them, two children and their grandfather take a moment to appreciate being quiet and still.
- The Go-Away bird, Julia Donaldson; [illustrated by] Catherine Rayner.
- `The Go-Away bird sat up in her nest, With her fine grey wings and her fine grey crest.' One by one, the other birds fly into her tree, wanting to talk or to play, but the Go-Away bird just shakes her head and sends them all away. But then the dangerous Get-You bird comes along, and she soon realizes that she might need some friends after all.
- Boom! bang! royal meringue!, Sally Doran, Rachael Saunders.
- Polite and perfect Princess Hannah has been so well behaved that the King and Queen have decided to get her a very special birthday present: The Marvellous Magical Pudding Machine! How can she possibly be expected to share such a wonderful thing with her friends? Discover the fanciful and vivid picture book that gives hope that even those with the sweetest tooth might learn to share.
- Misunderstood Shark: friends don't eat friends, written by Ame Dyckman; illustrated by Scott Magoon.
- Bob, host of Underwater World with Bob, is furious with Shark, not only because Shark ate him
(admittedly bad manners), but because Shark will not even admit what he did; the ocean may not be big enough for both of them--unless Shark faces up to his bad behavior, stops sulking (and eating the animals on the programme, and maybe barfing up his stomach) and apologizes.
- Mind your manners, written by Nicola Edwards, illustrated by Feronia Parker Thomas.
- It's okay to enjoy roaring loudly. We all deserve some time to play. But all lions should practice those soft growls, For the quieter times of the day. Welcome to the jungle! It's full of misbehaving animals, from messy monkeys to grumpy grizzly bears. But with the help of our quirky, memorable rhymes and adorable animal illustrations, your child will enjoy learning why it pays for pandas to say 'please', and how good manners make the world go round.
- Aliens love dinopants, Claire Freedman; illustrated by Ben Cort.
- When a group of aliens crash-lands in the jungle, they stumble across the biggest stash of underpants ever, but the oversized owners of the underwear won't let them go without a fight.
- Bear's story, Claire Freedman & Alison Friend.
- When Bear's favourite Big Book of Stories falls apart, he is determined to write some stories of his own. He ventures into the forest for inspiration, but writing is harder than he thinks and soon discovers that he's going to need some help.
- Dragon loves penguin, Debi Gliori.
- It's bedtime in the land of ice and snow. "Night, night," says Bib's mummy. "Sleep tight," says Bib's daddy. But Bib has a better plan. "Please," says Bib, "can I have a story? The one about dragons." And so begins the heartwarming tale of a dragon in need of an egg and an abandoned egg in need of a mummy. It seems like the perfect fit, but what happens when that egg hatches and the little baby doesn't look like all the other dragons (in fact, he looks remarkably like a penguin)? Of course, his mummy loves him no matter what. But the other babies aren't so sure. Little do they know that being different can be good and soon their little feathered friend is saving the day.
- Ivanhoe Swift left home at six, Jane Godwin; illustrated by A. Yi.
- Ivanhoe Swift left home when he was six. He had heard many songs about the world, and it was time to see it for himself. 'We won't know where you are!' cried his father. 'I'll know where you are,' said Ivanhoe. 'And you can look out for my kite in the sky. Goodbye, parents!' A delightful story about setting off to see the world and the joy in coming home again.
- This is the firefighter, Laura Godwin; pictures by Julian Hector.
- In short, rhyming sentences tells the story of firefighters responding to a fire in a building from the time the alarm rings and the firefighters leave the station until they declare "all clear" and return.
- Lost and found ducklings, Valeri Gorbachev.
- Sister Duck and Brother Duck are lost, so all of the animals use their biggest hoots, bellows, howls, and growls to summon Mama and Papa.
- Bird on a wire, Kate Gordon & Nathaniel Eckstrom.
- A seagull above; Said, "See, look here, loves, I've winged my way further than you!" A soaring brown hawk; Said, "Hey, you two dorks, See me stick to the clouds here like glue!" From the illustrator who brought you The Ricker Racker Club and The Dress-Up Box comes a picture book about a pack of arrogant characters in a race to the top, and a duck who cleverly brings them back to reality.
- Oi Cat!, written by Kes Gray; illustrated by Jim Field.
- According to Frog cats sit on gnats, dogs sit on logs, armadillos sit on pillows and chicks sit on bricks! But Cat doesn't like sitting on gnats. They keep biting his bottom. Will Frog help? Can Dog help? What else could Cat possibly sit on?
- Alba: the hundred year old fish, Lara Hawthorne.
- Alba the fish has spent her entire life collecting precious objects that drift down to the ocean floor. From delicate shells to brightly coloured coral, each year on
her birthday she gathers one more precious item. But over the years, Alba notices her collection is losing its sparkle and that the world is changing. What are these bits of plastic and metal? As the coral reef fades, Alba decides to leave her home behind. Can an old fish teach the world how to bring colour back to the ocean?
The One-Hundred-Year-Old Fish gently highlights the issue of pollution.
- Granny McFlitter: a country yarn, Heather Haylock; illustrations by Lael Chisholm.
- Granny McFlitter's knitting needles have been in a blur, whipping up an entry for the local A&P Show's 'Best Vegetable Knitter' competition. But all of a sudden, the A&P Show turns to chaos when a bull breaks out of his pen. Before you could say 'Mighty mad macho moo,' he's trampling pavlovas and sponge cakes. Everyone dives for cover ... but not Granny McFlitter. She has a plan to capture the bull with, you guessed it, her knitting needles!
- Dust bunny wants a friend, Amy Hevron.
- A lonely dust bunny tries to make friends with passing creatures with no success, until a broom sweeps him under the bed and he finds more friends like him.
- The mega magic hair swap!, Rochelle Humes; illustrated by Rachel Suzanne.
- Two friends. One wish. Mai and Rose are best friends but they're not two peas in a pod. Mai has dark hair that is curly and whirly and never stays put. Why couldn't she have perfect hair just like her best friend Rose? Rose has blonde hair, as straight as a ruler, which slips and slides whenever she tries to put it in a pony tail. Why couldn't she have perfect hair just like her best friend Mai? When a magical coconut grants each girl their wish, and they get the hair they've always dreamt of, the friends are overjoyed. However, they soon learn that perfect hair is not everything it's cracked up to be. In fact, their hair was pretty magical and perfect the way it was before.
- Flora and the flamingo, Molly Idle.
- In this wordless book with interactive flaps, a friendship develops between a girl named Flora and a graceful flamingo, as they learn to dance together.
- Kipper's little friends, Mick Inkpen.
- Kipper and Arthur are talking about baby animals. A baby owl must be an owlet, so a baby frog is a froglet and a baby hedgehog can only be a hoglet. But what is a baby dog called? Do you know? A charming tale about animals and growing up.
- When the moon forgot, Jimmy Liao; English text adapted by Sarah L. Thomson.
- A boy befriends the moon when it falls from the sky, until finally, after much love and nurturing, the moon remembers how to find its way back home.
- One patch of blue, Marthe Jocelyn.
- A wordless board book that follows the journey of one patch of denim as it escapes from a pair of pants and transforms into many other objects.
- One yellow ribbon, Marthe Jocelyn.
- A wordless board book that follows the journey of one yellow ribbon as it transforms into many other objects.
- The good egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald.
- Meet the good egg. He's a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol' rotten. As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect. So, he decides enough is enough! It's time for him to make a change.
- Mummy's suitcase, written by Pip Jones; illustrated by Laura Hughes.
- Mummy's going away for three whole days! She's bound to miss home very much, so Ruby Roo decides to pack a suitcase with all the things she knows Mummy loves best. Uh-oh. Mummy's in for a wicked surprise!
- The baby beast, Chris Judge.
- When an egg arrives on his doorstep, Beast doesn't quite know what to do. Feed it? Take it for a nice long walk? Drop it? Doctor Yoko tells him he must keep it warm and just wait, but exactly what he's waiting for is a mystery to the Beast.
- Terry and the brilliant book, Nicola Kent.
- Terry and Sue are best friends. And every year, for their birthdays, they give one another a ball. They love playing ball together! But then, one birthday, Sue gives Terry, a book! At first Terry is confused. You can't bounce a book, and you can't bat a book. What on earth is he meant to do with it? But when he eventually starts reading it, he finds the book is so good that he just can't put it down. And this brings a host of problems all of its own.
- Mog and Bunny and other stories, Judith Kerr.
- Everyone's favourite family cat is back in this collection of three MOG stories. Mog's antics have entertained generations of children ever since her first appearance in 1970, making this lovable cat one of the most enduringly popular characters in children's books. The stories included are: Mog and Bunny Mog and the V.E.T. Mog and the Granny This wonderful book is perfect for reading at bedtime and makes the perfect for gift for Mog fans.
- A little bit brave, Nicola Kinnear.
- Can a stay-at-home bunny be a little bit brave? Logan is setting of on his first adventure, and he's not at all keen. But there's an amazing world outside, if he can just pluck up the courage to look...
- Superhero mum and daughter, Timothy Knapman, Joe Berger.
- All mums are brilliant, and the mum in this story is no exception. She doesn't wear a cape or fly to earth from outer space, but she runs for the bus so fast it feels like flying, uses her super strength to carry her daughter's boots, coat, bag AND scooter, and can make bumps and bruises better with just a kiss. This mum really does have superpowers!
- Superhero mum and son, Timothy Knapman, Joe Berger.
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- What's next?, Timothy Knapman; illustrated by Jane McGuinness.
- Curious Baby Badger loves exploring. He is eager to see, and know, more of the world beyond his den. So, one night, his daddy takes him on a moonlit adventure through the still, black-and-white forest up above their underground home. And that sets Baby Badger's imagination soaring. What's daytime like? he wonders. What's next? A tender father and son story of adventure, discovery and the comforting pull of home.
- Where is your sister?, Puck Koper.
- The store is a riot of dots and stripes, patterns and checks, so it's not easy to find one little girl in a spotty dress. Children will love finding Harriet on every page as the madcap chase moves from the fashion floor to home furnishings and into the toy department. More and more people join in until at last naughty Harriet is reunited with her family.
- Dragon night, J. R. Krause.
- Georgie is afraid of the dark, but after an adventure with a dragon that is afraid of the knight in the book where he normally dwells, both are ready to sleep.
- Grobblechops, Elizabeth Laird, Jenny Lucander.
- There's a monster hiding under the bed! This classic bedtime fear is hilariously brought to life by award-winning author Elizabeth Laird and Finnish illustrator Jenny Luncander. Amir thinks that a monster will come and eat him up! And maybe the monster will have a mum and dad too! But Dad reassures Amir that if the monster family comes to play, then the parents will have a good old chat whilst Amir makes a new friend.
- My dog Bigsy, Alison Lester.
- From Australia's favourite picture-book creator, Alison Lester, comes this energetic story about a little dog who causes a big commotion. Meet my dog Bigsy. He's only small, but
everyone knows he's the boss. Each morning he visits the animals on the farm. Squawk, neigh, quack, moo, baa, oink, cluck, purr, ruff ruff ruff! What a lot of noise! And all because of Bigsy!
- Everyone walks way, Eva Lindström; translated by Julia Marshall.
- Frank feels lonely when everyone walks away. It's the same as always. But once home, he makes a special jam then invites the others. Maybe they'll come over.
- Robot repairs: (technology), written by Jonathan Litton; illustrated by Magalí Mansilla.
- Robbie the robot has had an accident! With the help of Miss Eureka, Suzy and Max learn about circuits, tools, and batteries. Will their technology know-how rescue Robbie?
- Pinocchio, [original story by Carlo Collodi; written and retold by Clare Lloyd; illustrated by Giuseppe Di Lernia].
- Join Pinocchio, Geppetto, Cricket, and many more characters as they visit Toy Land, join a puppet show, and escape from inside a ginormous whale! Then watch naughty Pinocchio's nose grow and grow and grow before he finally learns how to be a good puppet.
- My little book of trucks and things that go, [made by Alice Luffman, Natalie Munday, and Kylie Hamley].
- My Little Book of Trucks and things that go is a sturdy board book that will help young children develop their vocabulary as they learn to associate words and pictures. Each spread has bright photographs of different types of vehicles--from construction, emergency, and farm vehicles to trains, planes, and cars. There are interesting questions spark children's interest, and the stepped pages with colored edges make it easy to turn
the pages.
- Duck on a disco ball, Jeff Mack.
- Every night it's the same old story. A boy wants to stay up late, and his parents won't let him. But sometimes in the morning, he notices things look a little off; like when he sees a disco ball in the kitchen with his toy duck on it. So one night he decides to stay up. And that's when the fun really begins.
- Peep and Ducky: it's snowing!, David Martin; illustrated by David Walker.
- What could be a more perfect toddler adventure? When the snow starts to fall, Peep and Ducky climb into their sleds for a race, landing happily on each other after hitting a bump. Then they're on to building a snowman. But when the top half crashes, someone kicks snow and both friends get mad, until they crack each other up.
- Two rainbows, Sophie Masson & Mike McMahon.
- All the colours of the rainbow are explored against the striking backdrop of two different worlds.
- Just fishing with Grandma, Gina and Mercer Mayer.
- Little Critter and his grandma have a day of adventure when they go fishing.
- Hands up!, Breanna J. McDaniel; illustrated by Shane W. Evans.
- A young girl lifts her hands up in a series of everyday moments before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march.
- A Southern tale, Joanne McDougall.
- Sea lions love fish. Sammy is a New Zealand sea lion - a very rare and endangered species. She was very hungry, but catching fish is not easy. But there were also other creatures in the Southern Ocean who were also hungry and looking for food ... Watch out, Sammy!
- The book chook, Amelia McInerny, Connah Brecon.
- When Ray realises he's an illustration, and not a real live chicken, he has a good look at what it means to be a 'book chook'
- Jane Foster's pets, [written and edited by Joanna McInerney; illustrations by Jane Foster].
- In this beautiful and sophisticated board book, children will be introduced to bold images of pets, such as dogs, cats,
lizards, hamsters, and more!
- Elmer and the flood, David McKee.
- Rain or no rain, Elmer is going for a walk. After being cooped up in a cave with his herd, he longs for a bit of fresh air and some peace and quiet. But peace and quiet is going to have to wait when Elmer goes outside, he discovers the rain has caused a flood. Can brave Elmer work out a way to save a stranded young elephant?
- Let me sleep, sheep!, Meg McKinlay; illustrated by Leila Rudge.
- As Amos tries to sleep, fluffy white sheep appear before his eyes. To get rid of them, he'll need to count them. But first he needs to build a fence.
- Baz & Benz, Heidi McKinnon.
- 'Benz, are we friends?' 'Yes, Baz, we are best friends' 'For how long?' 'For ever and ever.' But what do you do when your best friend is... kind of annoying? A delightfully funny and warm-hearted story about a little owl exploring the boundaries of love and friendship.
- What is given from the heart, Patricia C. McKissack; illustrated by April Harrison.
- Despite their own poverty since Daddy died, Mama tells nine-year-old James Otis they need to help Sarah, whose family lost everything in a fire.
- The hug, Eoin McLaughlin, Polly Dunbar.
- Hedgehog was feeling sad. As sad as a hedgehog can feel. So sad only one thing could help. Tortoise was feeling sad. As sad as a tortoise can feel. So sad only one
thing could help. In this clever flipbook, both a hedgehog and a tortoise are looking for a hug. They ask all the other animals they come across but for some reason no-one will hug them. Until a wise owl explains: Hedgehog is too spiky; Tortoise is too hard. And that's when they find each other! A hug - at last!
- Along came a different, Tom McLaughlin.
- Reds love being red. Yellows love being yellow. And Blues love being blue. The problem is that they just don't like each other. Maybe being different doesn't mean you can't be friends. But one day, along comes a different colour who likes Reds, Yellows and Blues, and suddenly everything starts to change. A very special picture book that supports the adage that there is more that unites us than divides us. Along Came a Different just goes to show how much better we can all be when we come together to find common ground as friends.
- Thomas comes to New Zealand, [written by Ella Meave; illustrated by Robin Davies].
- Travel with Thomas on his first ever adventure in New Zealand! Thomas can't believe his luck when The Fat Controller invites him on a holiday to New Zealand, and things get even more exciting when they arrive and begin exploring.
- A day with Splosh!, David Melling.
- Splosh has a busy day at Little School planned - there's all his fluffy duck friends to see, kites to fly and painting to be done. Will he be able to do everything? This adorable story will introduce the daily routine to the youngest of readers.
- Smile with Splosh!, David Melling.
- Splosh and his fluffy duck friends are exploring the countryside. On the way they get lost and a bit scared. Will Splosh be brave enough to ask for help?
- Little lift and look garden, Anna Milbourne; illustrated by Sarah Allen.
- Follow an inquisitive little mouse as it scampers through a garden, and lift leaves and petals to meet lots of other garden creatures along the way. This charming book for little children has lots to discover and talk about on every page, from butterflies and dragonflies to frogs, birds and snails.
- Peep inside the forest, Anna Milbourne; illustrated by Simona Dimitri.
- Peep into the forest to discover twittering birds and busy bugs, sleepy bears and a spring-cleaning badger in this charming book filled with
intricately cut flaps and holes to peep through. Little children can see how the forest changes through the seasons, find out what happens to autumn leaves and discover a bird sitting on the eggs in her nest.
- What does the crocodile say?, Eva Montanari.
- The first day of starting school is hard for everyone, even for a crocodile. And on top of this, there are just so many sounds and noises to be heard! How does little Crocodile deal with it all? Follow him as he journeys through the sounds he encounters on his first day at nursery, and tries to make it through to the end of the day, when he will be back with his mum again.
- Sea bear: a journey for survival, Lindsay Moore.
- A polar bear waits patiently for spring when the ice breaks up, but after months of hunting, paddling, and resting on ice floes, summer ends and the bear must swim very far to find land. Includes facts about polar bears and the effect of climate change on their environment.
- The night bear, Ana & Thiago de Moraes.
- Each night, the night bear heads into town and eats his favourite food; children's nightmares, but one day finds a dream in the garbage that does not taste right to him.
- Dolphin boy, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Foreman.
- Discover this spellbinding story from former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse Michael Morpurgo, and illustrated by multi-award-winning Michael Foreman. Jim lives in a Cornish fishing village, but since the fish disappeared, no one goes fishing any more. One day, Jim spots a dolphin beached on the sand, and soon the whole village is working together to return the dolphin to the water. The dolphin stays in the harbor, playing with Jim and the swimmers, but then the dolphin disappears. Will Jim ever see him again?
- Hop little bunnies, adapted from the favourite song by Martha Mumford; illustrated by Laura Hughes.
- There are lots of sleepy animals to wake up in this bouncy, energetic picture book. Lift the flaps, then hop with the little bunnies, cheep with the chicks, baa with the lambs and mew with the kittens.
- We're going on an elf chase, words by Martha Mumford; illustrated by Laura Hughes.
- Four bunnies set off on a jolly Christmas lift-the-flap adventure to find ten little elves hidden under the flaps. You'll have to run, run, run if you're going to catch them all! And there are lots of obstacles along the way, from clippy-cloppy reindeer to roaring polar bears and flippy-flappy penguins. Stuffed with festive frolics, this is the perfect Christmas read.
- The Little Green Hen, Alison Murray.
- Who will help Little Green Hen take care of her beautiful apple tree? Dog, Squirrel and Sparrow will - but not Peacock, Cat or Fox. They are far too busy! What will it take to turn them as green as the Little Green Hen?
- One snowy day, Diana Murray, Diana Toledano.
- In this rhyming counting book, one energetic puppy and two children set out for some snowy day fun.
- Animal shapes, Christopher Silas Neal.
- The author combines animals and shapes to form a unique, inventive object. Children will have endless fun guessing what brand-new, made-up animal will appear next!
- Vampirina at the beach, written by Anne Marie Pace; pictures by LeUyen Pham.
- Vampirina, the little vampire ballet dancer, knows how to have fun and be safe at the beach. When the summer moon is full, a beach trip is a fabulous way to spend the night. With her signature poise, Vampirina and her clan gear up for a festive time at the beach. Keeping her ballet lessons in mind, Vampirina demi-plis on a surfboard, leaps for a volleyball, and finishes each competition with style, even if she doesn't always come out on top.
- Vampirina in the snow, written by Anne Marie Pace; pictures by LeUyen Pham.
- Vampirina and her clan are determined to suck as much fun as they can from a host of wintry activities. From sledding to snow angels, there is quite a lot to do on this hauntingly beautiful night and it's not complete until Vampirina tests her ballet skills on the ice! This cozy snow day tale and its enchanting cast of characters will warm your spirits.
- Madeline Finn and the shelter dog, Lisa Papp.
- Madeline Finn asks her mother for a puppy every single day. Finally, Mom says yes, and Madeline Finn chooses Star, one of the puppies born to Mrs. Dimple's dog Bonnie. Then Mrs. Dimple tells Madeline Finn about animal shelters; a place many other pets come from. After a visit to their local shelter, Madeline Finn has some questions. Does anyone play with the shelter dogs, or snuggle with them, or read to them? Questions lead to answers, and ideas, and soon Madeline Finn and her human and animal community discover that there are lots of ways for small people to make a big difference.
- Cocoon, Aura Parker.
- Dawn and her best friends have a plan! They are going to eat as many leaves as they can, weave cocoons and turn into moths so they can FLY! Easy peasy, right? But what happens when days go by and Dawn still doesn't have her wings? What if she doesn't grow them at all? Will Dawn ever get to chase the lights with her friends?
- Flip flap find! Counting 1 2 3: lift the flaps and count to 10, written by Violet Peto; designed by Rachael Parfitt Hunt; illustrated by Liza Lewis.
- Count the animal eggs from 1 to 10. Can you guess what will hatch? Peep through the holes and flip the flaps to find out!
- The unicorn prince, Saviour Pirotta and Jane Ray.
- Annis and her grandmother live in a cold, draughty castle on top of a hill, which they share with their chickens and their cow. They may be poor, but Annis's heart is full of kindness. Offering a home to an injured unicorn and a family of fairies one day, her kindness is magically rewarded. But will her good fortune bring her happiness and love?
- Last stop on the Reindeer Express, Maudie Powell-Tuck, [illustrated by] Karl James Mountford.
- Mia misses her Daddy. Without him, Christmas has lost its magic. But when Mia discovers a world within a mysterious post box, she is whisked away on a truly wonderful adventure over sparkling seas and streets of paper stars. But what will Mia find at the end of her journey?
- Side by side: a celebration of dads, Chris Raschka.
- A heartfelt and playful ode to the father-child relationship. King and Jester, Boat and Captain, Mountain and Climber; fathers and children are all of these things and more in Chris Raschka's tribute to this familial pair.
- Say something!, Peter Hamilton Reynolds.
- The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea...say something! If you see an injustice...say something! In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, has the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voice.
- Construction site on Christmas night, Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford.
- It is Christmas Eve, and all the construction vehicles are finishing up work on the site, and when they leave they find that there is a special present waiting for each of them.
- The Steam Team: meet Thomas' new friends!, [written by Jane Riordan].
- We're the Steam Team and here we come. Working as one, to get the job done! Meet Thomas and the Steam Team with everyone's favourite engines, alongside brand-new friends, Nia and Rebecca, in this bright and colourful tabbed board book.
- Another, Christian Robinson.
- A young girl and her cat take an imaginative journey into another world.
- Happy birthday to you, Princess, written by Michelle Robinson; illustrated by Vicki Gausden.
- A magical sing-along birthday adventure for the little princess in your life, based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song! 'Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear princess. May your wishes come true' A little girl's birthday party is transformed into a magical fairy tale adventure in this gorgeously illustrated rhyming romp. Based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song, this beautiful book is the perfect gift
for any little princess on her special day.
- In the quiet, noisy woods, Michael J. Rosen; illustrated by Annie Won.
- A forest's quiet chorus of chirps, clicks, and chits change to loud scree-scree-screeches and other noises as two rambunctious wolf pups, separated from their pack, scamper and chase.
- Things that go, [illustrated by Alina Ruban].
- Introduces young readers to different types of transportation and identifies items to be found in each picture.
- Everyday house, Cynthia Rylant.
- The Everyday House has a porch swing, cookies in its kitchen, ducks in its bath, and other touches that make it the perfect house.
- Everyday town, Cynthia Rylant.
- Relates, in verse, the places, people, and events that make a small town special.
- Hug this book!, Barney Saltzberg; illustrated by Fred Benaglia.
- This picture book celebrates a love of books.
- Wordy Birdy meets Mr. Cougarpants, written by Tammi Sauer; illustrated by Dave Mottram.
- When Wordy Birdy and her friends go on a camping trip, they get an unexpected visit from Mr. Cougarpants. Can Wordy Birdy talk herself out of a becoming dinner?
- The babysitter from another planet, Stephen Savage.
- The kids are in for a treat when their parents leave them with an extraterrestrial babysitter.
- Elephant wellyphant, Nick Sharratt.
- Lift the flaps to reveal your favourite elephant! Will it be the Fruit Jellyphant, Cinderellaphant, or maybe the stinky Rude Smelliphant?
- Moo-cow kung-fu-cow, Nick Sharratt.
- Lift the flaps to reveal your favourite Moo-Cow! Will it be the Glitter-Glue-Cow or the Kangaroo-Cow?
- Octopus socktopus, Nick Sharratt.
- Lift the flaps to reveal your favourite octopus! Will it be the Cuckoo Clocktopus, the Scary Shocktopus or maybe even the Party Frocktopus?
- At the zoo, [illustrated by Svetlana Shendrik].
- Introduces young readers to different types of animals found at the zoo and identifies items to be found in each picture.
- In the park, [illustrated by Svetlana Shendrik].
- These imaginative books welcome curious toddlers to experience adventures in familiar places - the park, the zoo, and the city. Short texts with stimulating questions are expertly designed for young readers, making this series a great introduction to animals, objects, situations, and everyday events.
- Saying goodbye to Barkley, Devon Sillet, [illustrated by] Nicky Johnston.
- Olivia and her dog Barkley are inseparable. He's her sidekick, her partner in crime-fighting; they're the perfect pair. But then, Barkley dies and Olivia is heartbroken. Gradually, however, she realizes that Barkley wouldn't want her to be unhappy for the rest of her life. So she thinks of a way that she can not only get her own happiness back, but also give happiness to another animal, by adopting a new dog from an animal shelter. And so Spud joins the family.
- Princess Scallywag and the no-good pirates, Mark Sperring; illustrated by Claire Powell.
- Princess Scallywag and the Queen are back in a brand new rollicking adventure, taking on no-good pirates on the high seas in their hilarious, take-no-prisoners style! Everybody's favourite Queen and not-so-princessy Princess are setting sail on the royal yacht today, but beware, stinky, sweaty, no-good PIRATES are on the horizon, Yo Ho me hearties! Whatever are a Queen, and a Princess, to do? Luckily, they've still got their trademark tricks up the royal sleeves.
- Are you there little unicorn?, [Sam Taplin]; illustrated by Sarah Allen.
- Little unicorn is hiding! Very young children will love peeping through the holes and touching the textured pages in this magical hide-and-
seek board book, spotting mermaids, fairies and dragons along the way.
- Poppy and Sam's bedtime, illustrated by Simon Taylor-Kielty; written by Sam Taplin.
- It's the end of a busy day on Apple Tree Farm. Join Poppy and Sam as they say goodnight to all the animals, including Woolly the sheep, Curly the pig and Daisy the cow. With touchy-feely patches, flaps to lift and the Little Yellow Duck to spot on every page, this charmingly illustrated book is perfect for sharing with little ones at bedtime.
- Where's the busy bee?: is it in the tree?, [written by Sam Taplin; illustrated by Lindsey Sagar and Stephen Barker].
- Where's the busy bee? Where's the little duck? Where's the rowing boat?
- The neighbors, Einat Tsarfati; translated from Hebrew by Annette Appel.
- As she climbs the seven stories to her own apartment, a little girl imagines what happens behind every door she passes.
- Bearnard's book, Deborah Underwood; illustrated by Misa Saburi.
- When Bearnard gets an invitation to be in a book, it's a dream come true! But as he reads up on what starring in a book might actually entail, he consers if he's not quite the right bear for the part. With the help of his friend Gertie, Bearnard discovers that to shine in his story, he just needs to be himself.
- The light in the night, Marie Voigt.
- Betty loves her night-time stories, especially the one about Cosmo: a bear that is afraid of the dark. So when Cosmo comes to life, it is the perfect opportunity for Betty to help him overcome his fear and show him the beauty of the night.
- Lottie and Walter, Anna Walker.
- 'I'm not swimming,' Lottie announced. Lottie doesn't want to be afraid, but no matter what she does, she just can't go in the water. Until she finds a surprising friend, who turns out to be more helpful than Lottie could ever have imagined.
- Hungry hen, Richard Waring; illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church.
- A greedy fox who lives up on a hill gazes down at a plump hen. He watches her eat and eat and each day she becomes plumper still. So the
fox decides to wait for her to fatten up before he sneaks down to farm in search of his meal. In doing so, he gets thinner and thinner. When the hen is so big that only her enormous head can be seen squeezing out of her coop, the skinny, desperate fox runs down the hill to gobble her up. But this is a story with a very unexpected ending.
- That's not my mermaid--: her hair is too fluffy, [written by Fiona Watt; illustrated by Rachel Wells].
- Bright pictures of mermaids with their patches of different textures are designed to develop sensory and language awareness for babies and toddlers.
- A hug is for holding me, Lisa Wheeler; illustrated by Lisk Feng.
- Look around and you will see all the things a hug can be. Snug like a flower bud or safe like a shell, a hug can feel like home.
- The carnivorous crocodile, story by Jonnie Wild; illustrated by Brita Granström.
- The jungle animals find that an extremely carnivorous crocodile has claimed their water hole for himself! Not even the elephant wants to tangle with those terrible teeth, until the five flamingos show that by being cunning and brave the crocodile can be made to share his waterhole.
- The mud monster, story by Jonnie Wild; illustrated by Brita Granström.
- All the African animals were afraid of the Mud Monster. They knew it was huge and they knew it was horrible, but none of them had actually seen it. Until one day. Set in the African rainforest this is a story about helping each other and overcoming imaginary fears, and bathtime.
- Because, score by Mo Willems; performance by Amber Ren.
- A series of events, some seemingly very insignificant, lead to a young girl attending a life-changing concert.
- #Goldilocks: a hashtag cautionary tale, Jeanne Willis; illustrated by Tony Ross.
- Everyone loves Goldilocks' hilarious online videos, but in her quest to get more likes, more laughs and more hits, she tries something a little more daring: stealing porridge #pipinghot, breaking chairs #fun, and using someone else's bed #sleep. What will Daddy Bear do when he sees that online? A hilarious cautionary tale for a new generation of internet-users from the prize-winning partnership of Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross.
- The flute, Ken Wilson-Max, Catell Ronca.
- This is the flute. It sounds like yellow. Easy and mellow.
- Holly the honeybee dancing star, Gordon Winch; illustrated by Stephen Pym.
- Holly the honeybee is the dancing star of her hive: she waggles, she wiggles, and she waggles again. But is there a secret message in Hollys waggle dance? And could it help the bees survive through a long, hot summer?
- How to give your cat a bath in five easy steps, Nicola Winstanley; [illustrations by] John Martz.
- A little girl and her cat make an escalating mess while respectively trying to follow and resist the cat-bathing instructions of a bossy narrator.
- The goose egg, Liz Wong.
- Henrietta the elephant's serene life is disrupted when a baby goose comes to stay, but after Goose finally leaves, Henrietta no longer enjoys the quiet.
- Little Bear's spring, Elli Woollard & [illustrated by] Briony May Smith.
- Little Bear's Spring is a glorious reminder for children and adults of just how wonderful the natural world is, and that, sometimes, the unlikeliest of friendships are the best kind. Little Bear has just woken up from his long winter sleep. But when he pokes his head out of the den, the world around him is vast, white and silent. The only thing he sees is a smooth little stone, just as alone in the snowy wilderness as he is. He nestles it in tight to his fur and off they go in search of friends.
- My Christmas ABCs, illustrated by Jordan Wray.
- Presents the letters of the alphabet with elements from Christmas and the birth of Jesus representing each letter, from A for angels and C for candy canes to N
for nativity and W for the wise men.
- Nibbles numbers, Emma Yarlett.
- Look out! Nibbles the book monster has munched his way into this book of numbers! Count along with him as he chomps his way from one to ten... But wherever will he go next?!
Younger Fiction
- Wild times at the Bed & Biscuit, Joan Carris; illustrated by Noah Z. Jones.
- Dr. Adam Bender, the veterinarian at the Bed and Biscuit, accepts four sick animals from the wildlife shelter for treatment and tries to make them feel at home, with the help of the domestic animals already there.
- The Shadowlands, Katrina Charman; [illustrator, Judit Tondora].
- Tag the owl, Skyla the squirrel, and Blaze the firehawk are searching for the final piece of the magical Ember Stone that will hopefully save Perodia from the evil vulture Thorn, and their quest has led them to the Howling Caves in Valor Wood--but they do not know if the stone will actually be there, or what will be waiting for them when they emerge into the spreading darkness.
- Skyward: the story of female pilots in WWII, Sally Deng.
- The year is 1927, and in America, England and Russia, three young girls share the dream of becoming pilots. Against the odds, these ambitious young trailblazers follow their hearts, enrolling in pilot school (some in secret) and eventually flying for their countries in World War II. Follow the adventures of these young female pioneers as they battle not only enemies in the skies but sexism and inequality in their own teams, and encounter legends like Jackie "Speed Queen" Cochran. Risking their lives countless times in feats of incredible bravery, the Women Airforce Service Pilots; WASPs, of the Second World War are honoured in this beautiful story based on actual events.
- Mercy Watson goes for a ride, Kate DiCamillo; illustrated by Chris van Dusen.
- Mr. Watson's usual Saturday drive in his Cadillac with his favourite pig, Mercy, turns into an adventure when an unexpected passenger shows up in the back seat and Mercy finds herself behind the wheel. Suggested level: junior, primary.
- Eva and Baby Mo, Rebecca Elliott.
- Eva offers to babysit for little brother Baby Mo so her parents can go sky-dancing competition, and she enlists a couple of her friends to helpp; unfortunately Mo proves to be
a handful, eating too much candy, making a big mess, and throwing a tantrum, and she and her friends have to clean up fast before her parents get home.
- When the war is over, Jackie French, Anne Spudvilas.
- Now the war is over And they say the world is free, Though somewhere guns are snarling, You've come back to me. From two of Australia's most highly regarded children's book creators, Jackie French and Anne Spudvilas, comes a powerful and moving book: not about war, but about its endings: the fragility of peace and the enduring strength of love.
- Little Rabbit's big surprise, Swapna Haddow; illustrated by Alison Friend.
- Little Rabbit is bored everyone else is too busy to play. Her grandfather, Big Rabbit, suggests she helps him out for the day he has lots of jobs to do. Little Rabbit is unsure what her grandfather does, but together they visit their woodland neighbours, and Little Rabbit realises that the smallest of gestures can make a big difference.
- Hazy Bloom and the mystery next door, Jennifer Hamburg; pictures by Jenn Harney.
- Summer has just began, and Hazy Bloom is not a happy camper. In fact, she's not even an unhappy camper, because she's stuck at home while all of her friends spend their summers camping, hiking, and having exciting adventures. But then Hazy's tomorrow power; her ability to see odd visions of something that will happen the next day, leads her to the empty house next door, where strange things are happening. Flickering lights. A weird gust of wind. Horrble rattling. Slamming doors. Could there be a ghost inside? Suddenly, her summer is anything but boring, now that Hazy has a crazy mystery to solve.
- Two sides, Polly Ho-Yen & Binny Talib.
- Lula and Lenka are best friends and total opposites Lula is a Dog Person and Lenka is a Cat Person; Lula is super messy and Lenka is neat and tidy; Lula likes talking to people and Lenka likes watching people but together they make the perfect pair. Until The Day that Everything Goes Wrong and suddenly the girls are no longer friends. What started as a day like any other ends with Lula and Lenka ignoring each other and sitting on opposite sides of the classroom. As the days go by Lula makes a new friend who talks almost as much as she does, while Lenka just plays on her own. In spite of feeling lonely, neither one is prepared to listen or forgive or to say sorry. Will it be this way forever?
- Arnica the duck princess, Ervin Lázár; illustrated by Jacqueline Molnssr; translated by Anna Bentley.
- Princess Arnica is so sweet and gentle that when she smiles even wolves and bears forget their fierceness. Everyone loves her, but she loves only Poor Johnny. Luckily, he loves her too, and even more luckily she has a very sensible king for a father, who is happy for her to marry whomever her heart desires. So, no problems then? Well, maybe just one The Witch with a Hundred Faces has cast a spell on Arnica and Johnny which means that one of them, at any one time, must always be a duck, and the other human! Who can help them? Only the Seven-Headed Fairy. Will they be able to find her? You'll just have to read the book and find out!
- Thank you, Omu!, Oge Mora.
- When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbours arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit.
- The bell rang, James E. Ransome.
- A slave family is distressed when they discover their son Ben has run away.
- Ottoline and the Purple Fox, Chris Riddell.
- Ottoline is back in Ottoline and the Purple Fox, a brand new adventure from Children's Laureate, Chris Riddell. Ottoline and Mr Munroe love puzzles, clues and mysteries. One day, they meet an enigmatic purple fox, who offers to take them on a night-time urban safari. The fox shows them all the hidden animals of the city and Ottoline makes notes on them in her field notebook. Mr Munroe is making notes too - on the anonymous poems he finds stuck to lampposts on their journey. Who is the secretive poet, and how can he and Ottoline help them mend their broken heart? Includes a free fold-up-and-keep fortune teller!
- Ottoline and the yellow cat, Chris Riddell.
- Miss Ottoline Brown lives in a stylish apartment in Big City with a small hairy creature called Mr Munroe. Together, they look after the Brown family's eclectic collections and dabble in a spot of detective work. So, they are the first to the scene of the crime when a string of high society dog-nappings and jewel thefts hits Big City.
- Ottoline at sea, Chris Riddell.
- Ottoline and Mr. Munroe do everything and go everywhere together. That is, until the day Mr. Munroe mysteriously disappears leaving a strange clue written in string...Armed with her Amateur Roving Collectors' travel pass Ottoline sets off on a journey over, under and on top of the sea to find her hairy best friend - and bring him back home.
- Ottoline goes to school, Chris Riddell.
- Meet Ottoline and her hairy, helpful friend Mr Munroe. No secret is ever too scary for the two of them to discover together. Ottoline is off to the Alice B Smith School for the Differently Gifted. Mr Munroe is worried about the ghost who is said to haunt the school halls at night. Does Ottoline discover how to be different and expose the spook?
- The quiet boat ride and other stories, [Sergio Ruzzier].
- Fox enjoys quiet boat rides and watching the sunrise, but Chick is noisy and hyperactive and frequently disrupts their adventures; nevertheless they remain friends and enjoy their time together.
- Horrid Henry's tricky tricks, Francesca Simon; illustrated by Tony Ross.
- This gift book will be the culmination of our Horrid Henry anniversary publishing to celebrate 20 horrid years of the nation's favourite naughty little boy!
- Armadillo and Hare: small tales from the big forest, Jeremy Strong; illustrated by Rebecca Bagley.
- Armadillo and Hare live with their friends in the Big Forest. Hare loves dancing. Armadillo loves cheese sandwiches. Hare loves playing the tuba. Armadillo loves cheese sandwiches. Hare loves his best friend, Armadillo. Armadillo loves Hare; and cheese sandwiches!
- Fing, David Walliams; illustrated by Tony Ross.
- Myrtle Meek has everything she could possibly want. But everything isn't enough. She wants more, more, more! When Myrtle declares she wants a Fing, there's only one problem; what is a Fing? Mr and Mrs Meek will do anything to keep their darling daughter happy, even visit the spooky library vaults to delve into the dusty pages of the mysterious Monsterpedia. Their desperate quest leads to the depths of the jungliest jungle where the rarest creatures can be found. But will they ever find a Fing?
- Mia Mayhem is a superhero!, Kara West; illustrated by Leeza Hernandez.
- Eight-year-old Mia Macarooney is delighted to learn she is from a family of superheroes, but her acceptance into the Program for In Training Superheroes requires she take a placement exam.
- Mia Mayhem learns to fly!, Kara West; illustrated by Leeza Hernandez.
- With help from her best friend and the super academy's most talented flier, Mia learns how to fly!
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