New Children's Books

This text brings you the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. Track the world's longest migrations, visit the coolest place on the planet, see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier, and much more. The greatest human achievements are show...

Ten gorgeous dogs chase, hide and play with ten juicy sausages in this funny, original book about numbers by Emily Gravett. Bursting with energy and fun, young children will love to count the dogs and the sausages, as well as looking out for all the funny details on each page.

How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? From equipment and engineering to amazing sporting achievements, find 100 incredible facts in this book, perfect for sharing with f...

Welcome to the world of weird with this incredible fact book, introducing children to the strange-but-true side of science and nature. Filled with 647 facts and hilarious cartoon illustrations, this book is an exciting and accessible way for children to explore our world through bizarre trivia th...

With the help of his friend, Mr Gruber, and a new magic set, Paddington turns into Paddington the Magnificent! But can he remember how to do all the magic tricks in time for his big show?

Heavy rain has drenched the garden and the lawn is waterlogged. The garden's annual sports day is in jeopardy! Can Albert come up with a plan to save the day? He and his friends make a splash and learn it's not always winning that's important.

As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found her people - and she might've found her crown. Cyrus, the mercurial ruler of Tulan, has offered her his kingdom in a twisted exchange: one that would begin with their marriage and end with his murder. Cyrus's dark reputation prece...

When the captain of a cruise ship is found drifting at sea, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers! Did it sink? Was it boat-napped? Are supernatural forces at play?! Can the Mango and Brash unravel this maritime mystery before a second ship befalls a similarly unfathomable fate?

There was no teenage adventure, no summer fling, and his French-speaking skills didn't even improve on his summer trip in Paris. Going home after having accomplished so little would be bad enough too, without the many foreboding missed calls from his dad. So after a panic attack in the toilets je...

Have you ever wondered why some planets have rings? Or whether galaxies can collide? Or how humans are able to explore the vastness of space? This fascinating book takes you above the clouds and beyond the Earth's atmosphere to show you the vast expanse of space that stretches above us.

Would you rather dance like a peacock spider or a honeybee? Behind each of these silly scenarios are some fun facts to help YOU CHOOSE an answer. Which would you rather do? Full of fascinating facts, this book will keep kids entertained for hours! They can read on their own or have fun asking eac...

Nans can fix nearly any problem - but what if the problem is a bit bigger than a scraped knee? What if the world is on the brink of ruin and overrun by robots? Well, this elderly, specs-wearing weapon-wielder might be just the Nan for the job!

Marooned on a sandbank, a boy faces certain death. With the sea closing in and the current about to drag him to a watery grave, his final wish is to see heaven. Waking in a strange bed, the boy meets an old man sitting by the fire with his dog. It is Arthur, the great warrior king of legend, and ...

Based on real questions from children, expert author Matt Bothwell has created the Supervillain Academy to teach astrophysics to middle graders. 'Could you crash the Moon into the Earth? If the Sun explodes, would we all get vaporised? What's the weather like on Mercury?' Discover the answers to ...

Explore the claw-some world of cats in this definitive guide that's packed with fun facts and illustrations. Large continent maps show the origin of over 100 weird and wonderful breeds like the Sokoke from Africa - the rarest variety of domestic cat in the world - plus discover ancient cats, wild...

Say hello to the baby animals with this large touch-and-feel playbook! This sturdy board book is full of bright illustrations and adorable animals to engage your baby's senses. Each double page has a chunky animal tab for little hands to grasp and is full of textured patches to touch, feel, and e...

Full of fun and colour, this lift-the-flap, sturdy board book is an engaging way to introduce and practice a child's vocabulary with 100 first words. With five tabbed pages that cover everyday items at home, getting dressed, out and about, mealtimes and animals. Children can also start learning a...

Eva's football skills make her stand out while playing at break-time at school, so her friends can't understand why she's reluctant to join them in playing for their local team, the Lightmoor Lionesses. Horribly bullied at her last school due to a painful skin condition, Eva is terrified that the...

Can the bug avoid being caught? Find out in this low-level phonics reading book.

The Baddies are the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch and troll in the land. They just adore being bad, and fight over who is the worst. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can't wait to scare her out of her wits. But the little girl quickly shows them that you don't have to ...