A very funny story about the children at Pirate School. Fourth in the series within Colour Young Puffins. The children are planning to raid Patagonia Clatterbottom's food store - but grown-up pirates, the Woppagobs, are trying to steal the goodies as well. But the...

A very funny story of quick wits and friendship,and Room on the Broomand is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators ofand The Gruffalo.The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains...

A very simple non-fiction, lift-the-flap book for small children, packed with holes to peep through, flaps to peep beneath and snippets of factual information about what happens when night falls.

A very soft, very cuddly cloth book for babies all about London. My First London Bus has bright, simple illustrations by Marion Billet and features a red London bus with tactile crinkly wheels on the cover. Beautifully presented in a gorgeous gift box, this...

A very touching and honest story . Rico and Nick make a great team!'and - Jacqueline Wilson_______________An empowering adoption story by eleven-year-oldand Premier League Young Writer of the Yearand Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the award-winning Nick SharrattThere is a kid. Let's call him Charlie.On...

A vibrant and cheerful board book from British textile artist Jane Foster. Featuring illustrations of endearing characters such as jolly pandas and bold lions, Jane's graphics are perfect for babies and children while her retro-inspired designs hold a great deal of appeal for design-conscious...

A vibrant and hands-on approach to practical science experiments. Discover it Yourself: Batteries, Bulbs and Wires is packed with scientific facts, experiments and activities. Keen scientists can discover how magnets work, what makes a conductor or insulator and how electricity is helping environment. After...

A vibrant, interactive peekaboo board book that little ones won't be able to resist.

A vibrant, joyful, and powerful story about a little girl with a LOT of strength trying to find her place in the world.Harriet isn't just strong - she's the strongest girl in the whole world! And though her super-strength isand mostlyand wonderful, it does...

A vibrantly illustrated 300-piece jigsaw showing a busy zoo with all kinds of exciting animals, plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a colourful sturdy box. Both are packed with things to spot and talk about: can you find a snowboarding penguin, a...

A visit from a famous diesel engine, has Duck feeling proud and Gordon feeling envious. When the new diesel causes trouble, Duck has to prove himself.

A visit to remember . . .Life is full of complications, and for some of the guests and staff of the Louis XVI, one of Paris's most famous luxury hotels, it was a year they'd never forget. Among the guests are a distinguished art...

A visually stimulating practice book to accompany English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Practice Book is a clearly structured and beautifully illustrated workbook for children aged 6-9, which offers extra practice for those beginning their journey of learning English...

A vivid and gripping, superbly told historical adventure'and - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legsand andand The Girl Who Speaks Bearand onand Rosie Raja: Churchill's SpyIt is the autumn of 1941, and Rosie Raja is back for another action-packed and electrifying...

A voyage to the origins of the universe. Visit the Sun and Moon and all the planets. Fly across galaxies and see stars be born and die. Visit black holes and find out about the Big Bang. Get the most up-to-date information on the...

A wacky story about a baboon who escapes from his safari park and crashes a partyBaboons can be so mean! When Alfie the baboon falls out with his best friend,and Alfie thinks he'd be better off living with humans. After all, they're never mean...

A war torn country - a town that is burning. A single ship waits at the port for those who can escape. How can a boy and his grandfather hope to get on board? And will they find his mother before it leaves? When...

A wardrobe causes all manner of mayhem in this great fun ghost story! When Mr and Mrs Rundle buy a haunted wardrobe to attract more customers to their inn, there are some unexpected results. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+

A warm and brilliantly funny family comedy told from the perspective of Sammy the sniffer dog - perfect for younger readers aged 7 and upSetterpoo Sammy has a BRILLIANT sense of smell. She can sniff out ANYTHING - watches, explosives, even parrots!But one day,...

A warm and heartfelt story of a little boy with a bicycle-obsessed dad learning to ride a bike of his very own.Training bikes have four wheels, a tricycle has three wheels, but what this little boy really wants is a bike withand twoand wheels!...

A warm and witty football tale from teen favourite Bali Rai. Baljit works in his dad's chippy but dreams of football stardom. When the chance of a lifetime comes along in the form of a national team's rep, Baljit works in his dad's chippy...

A warm, authentic celebration of family reunions, told through the eyes of a kind-hearted little girl who shows us that love and laughter can overcome any language barrier.GRANDPA IS HERE! With his bristly moustache and suitcase smelling of Persian spice, Grandpa and granddaughter have...

A warm, contemporary classroom story about creative Maple Mehta-Cohen and her dyslexia, perfect for fans of Lisa Thompson, Helen Rutter and R. J. Palacio. A dyslexia-friendly book.A story for anyone who has ever felt different.Maple Mehta-Cohen has a secret: she can't read very well....

A whimsical picture book about a young girl counting down to her birthday while learning about all the other wonderful celebrations to be had throughout the year.All kids ask a lot of questions, but Winnie is stuck on one in particular: "Is it my...

A wicked, wild read-aloud romp from Timothy Knapman, author of Soon, and Simona Ciraolo, winner of the Sebastian Walker Prize, this is the story of Jake ... the fastest mouse there ever was. NO ONE can catch him. Not the fox, not the wolf,...

A wickedly funny and prank-filled adventure starring one of Roald Dahl's most hilarious and popular creations, The Twits.This brand-new and deliciously revolting story is brilliantly written by internationally bestselling authors and children's literacy advocates Greg James and Chris Smith and illustrated by Emily Jones.Mr...

A wickedly funny story by the number one bestelling author Anthony Horowitz, with brand new illustrations by Tony Ross. Sent to Groosham Grange as a last resort by his parents, David Eliot quickly discovers that his new school is a very weird place indeed....

'A winning debut of immense charm, grace and heartfelt wisdom' Piers TordayA summer she can't rememberA friendship she won't forgetNothing much happens in Sycamore, the small village where Clara lives - at least, that's how it seems. She loves eating ripe mangoes fallen from...

A wipe clean first words book introducing preschool children to pen control. Pages wipe clean so that the books can be used over and over again, ideal for reinforcing learning. Comes with a wipe-clean pen. A brilliant addition to Priddy's classic, multi-million copy selling...

A witty, suspenseful and inventive debut that asks what makes a person a friend and a house a home.Sam and Asha. Asha and Sam. Their friendship is so long established, they take it for granted. Just as Asha takes for granted that Donnybrooke, the...

A wonderful account of the sense of hearing given to us by the creator, which can be explored endlessly with young children through everyday songs and sounds, encouraging us to give thanks to God.

A wonderful account of the sense of taste given to us by the creator, which can be explored endlessly with young children through tasty treats and delicious drinks, encouraging us to give thanks to God.

A wonderful new collection of short stories about our favourite fluffy friends, from national treasure Enid Blyton Enjoy 25 charming tales about cats, dogs, budgies, rabbits and other adored family pets in this fantastic new bumper collection. Enid Blyton, author of The Famous Five,...

A wonderful story about a BORED little girl, deprived of screen time, who learns to have fun with her imagination. "I'm BORED!" wails a little girl after her screen time is cut short. "That's great!" her dad says with a grin. "Being bored comes...

A wonderful tale of family and fairies from the phenomenally successful Jacqueline Wilson. Violet has always been in the shadow of her mesmerizing, controlling brother Will -- by turns delightful and terrifying. Now that Will has learned a shocking secret about his own past,...

A wonderful Valentine-themed sticker book that contains more than 50 photographic stickers, each labelled with easy-to-read text that helps to develop hand-eye coordination and learning of first words. Has a shaped header with die-cut handle for little hands to hold.

A wonderfully illustrated puzzle book teeming with forest creatures to spot, match, and count. Find a fox with a frying pan, spot a squirrel on a swing and enjoy searching for all kinds of other animals and objects. Convenient format for slipping into a...

A wonderfully illustrated, jam-packed, must-have science book for all aspiring young physicists!'and The Royal Institution'Lively, humorous and stuffed with enticing images and outrageous puns'and The GuardianHave you ever wondered how to slow down time? Or what would happen if you fell into a black...

A wonderfully waggy story of one dog day afternoon, from the genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winningand Blown Away!Every dog has his Dave (or otherwise-named human)… but on a walk in the park, the adorable Teddy the pug, loses his!And...

A wordless picture book for the very young - bursting with green! - which celebrates community, gardening and the power of plants to bring people together.Oscar's mum has to go away, just for a little while. So Oscar has come to stay with his...

A World Book Day 2020 AuthorWINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2019WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2019SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2019Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child's perspective on the refugee...

A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return.

A young boy's relationship with his struggling dad is strained when he is forced to choose between playing football and quality time in this sensitively told story from award-winning writer Tony Bradman.Daniel had a hard time when his parents split up and his dad...

A young boy's trip to the barber shop is a joyful celebration of confidence and self-esteem.and The barber shop is where magic happens! Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream...

A young girl is overjoyed when she's asked to be the flower girl at her older sister's wedding. But she starts to worry that she'll mess up - can her lucky ring save the day?

A young girl s discovery of her cultural heritage helps her lovingly cope with loss in this tender tale from acclaimed authors Alma Flor Ada and Gabriel Zubizarreta.and Amalia s best friend Martha is moving away, and Amalia is feeling sad and angry. And...

A young girl with a tragic past and a rhinoceros facing life in captivity form an unlikely and magical bond after a fateful storm and a shipwreck bring them together. A moving tale about love, connection and the healing power of friendship for readers...

A zoo animal-themed book full of drawing, counting and spotting activities, complete with a wipe-clean pen to do them with. Young children will enjoy joining the dots, spotting differences, solving mazes and tracing the dotted lines in this delightful zoo animal-themed book. Using the...

A.J. and his friends from Ella Mentry School have had some wacky adventures with colorful characters, including a dentist who wants kids to get cavities and a digital personal assistant that's hungry for power!And now the first four books from the hilarious My Weirder-est...

A delicate weaving of myth and history,and The Witch and the Tsarand breathes new life into stories you think you know' Hannah Whitten,and New York Timesand bestselling author ofand For the WolfYaga lives deep in the Russian forest, tending to any that call upon...