The lovable hero of Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted The Bear who Stared is getting into more scrapes! Bear is in charge of the campfire for the forest party. But as he sets out to collect wood, all sorts of BAD things happen: he gets a splinter in his paw, a big bump on his head and falls into a huge muddy puddle. The logs Beaver gives him are now soaking wet - how is Bear EVER…
From Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho come 25 more bold and brave poems for children. These waltzing verses for reading aloud were written to comfort and inspire! With his third read-aloud poetry book, Coelho focuses on building kids’ courage! It follows Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud, books that have inspired thousands of little readers to harness the power of their own voice…
From the internationally bestselling author Eoin Colfer and the New York Times Bestselling illustrator of The Day the Crayons Quit comes a quirky, funny, and utterly irresistible story. Did you know that sometimes, with a little electricity, or luck, or even magic, an imaginary friend might appear when you need one? An imaginary friend like Fred. Fred floated like a feather in the wind until Sa…
As we delve into the magical realm that is our universe at night we discover what makes it so extraordinary...from moonbows to shooting stars and from the polar night to the northern lights. Experience how different habitats from the city to the ocean, come alive when the sun sets. Meet animals that make their own elaborate beds and others that sleep while swimming or flying. Explore the histor…
A hilarious picture book from Rebecca Young with quirky art by much-loved illustrator, Leila Rudge. Woody is not what his family expected. He is a skunk with NO funk. A failure. A flop. An odourless plop. Poor Woody! What is he going to do? When Woody’s family realise he has no smell at all, they try EVERYTHING to help him find his funk, showing him how to rummage in rubbish and dabble…
He's chronically grumpy, but completely lovable. Meet Wolf: the anti-social anti-hero the world's been waiting for. Wolf is not a people person. Or an animal person. But he is a jelly bean person. And today, the only way to get them is by winning the Best Pet Competition. First prize: jelly beans! But try as he might, Wolf can't find a pet that will impress the judges. Luckily, he's go…
Dive into this stunning guide that explores the underwater world, its wildlife, the challenges it's facing and how you can help to protect it. Join your sea turtle guide as you navigate every inch of our oceans, from the sunlit surface to the deepest, darkest depths. This beautiful book will help you explore the five oceans on our planet, meeting the creatures who live there and finding o…
Someone living in Father Giant's splendid mansion has broken his favourite china elephant, and he is determined to find – and punish – the culprit. Written in verse and with bold Art Deco-influenced graphic artwork, this madcap mystery has a sweetly satisfying conclusion.
It slips through my window each morning. It bounces our bubbles like little boats bobbing. It pulls the clouds aside so the smiling moon can light up my room. In this poignant and lyrical tale, author Paul Many and artist Tisha Lee evoke the joy that a little girl experiences as she thrills to the beauty of what she calls "Earth's breath"―the air surrounding her. Delightful illustrations d…
Cruise up the Nile and discover ancient Egypt in this beautiful pull-out frieze. Travel past pyramids and catacombs, come face-to-face with gods and pharaohs, encounter exotic animals, and much more. One side features beautiful illustrations, while the reverse is packed with amazing facts. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!