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A stunning fable from Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry

Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular teaches children about a key historic figure, the food cycle and deductive scientific thinking, all in a heartwarming story of the triumph of a zany underdog.

A fantastic, full-colour, read-aloud poetry collection for young children

When Ellie moves from her quiet village to a bustling city, she finds that the many different birds she loves to watch are missing. She stares out of her window, searches the skies on walks, but they are nowhere to be found. Then one night, she's visited by a giant starling which asks for her help. The birds are lost because of the shimmering glow from the city's bright lights. Can Ellie help the birds find their way home? 'Night Flight' is a hopeful, inspiring story about the power of using your voice.

When Croaky Hopper joins the Woggle Scouts, he gets more than he bargains for. Instead of bake sales and crafting, Croaky's whisked away on an expedition to search for a Sasquatch! Suddenly the excitable young frog is thrust into the kind of daring escapade he's always dreamed of, and best of all, he's got new friends to share the adventure with.

It's April in Antarctica and in places so remote that they can only be seen by satellites lines of Emperor Penguins appear in search of the perfect ice for raising their chicks. A wise old Empress has returned to the ice at Halley Bay year after year and with the help of her mate she works to protect her newly laid egg against the bitter winter; but a changing climate is making the Antarctic Ocean warmer, winds are stronger and storms are fiercer. This is the true story of how the Emperor Penguin colony at Halley Bay was disrupted after the sea ice collapsed, and how it's necessary to protect the environment so that these extraordinary survivors will continue to be found in the Antarctic for generations to come.

Joe wants to find a way to the stars. With the help of his dad, he builds a ladder, a tower, even a rocket to go up, up, up. Oh no! Crash, bang, wallop! What next? Together, the pair jump on pogo sticks and build sheds to paint their dreams and find a way. An uplifting and magical tale of sky-high courage, imagination and the bond between father and son that will make your heart soar.

The penguin pack play all day long. And when the sun goes down, and the night grows cold and dark - 'PENGUIN HUDDLE!'. The penguins squeeze and squish together to stay warm and cosy. But one night, there is a freezing gale. And the next morning the penguins are stuck! They are frozen together like a giant penguin ice pop. What a penguin MUDDLE! Nobody in the Antarctic can figure out how to unstick them. But Pipsqueak, the smallest penguin of them all, has a brilliant idea. They must adventure out of their snowy home to a vibrant city across the great, gleaming ocean to solve their penguin puzzle.

A vibrant, richly illustrated concertina book that takes the reader on a journey down the river, from the source high up in the mountains all the way to the sea. The River That Flows Beside Me ventures down surging waterfalls and past meandering turns, whilst exploring the remarkable relationship between humans, nature and rivers.

From internationally bestselling author Jackie Morris and award-winning illustrator Cathy Fisher, a beautiful gift book with the resonance of a legend and a passion for the wild world

No one knows who exactly invented the wheel, but in the inventive hands of illustrator Tom Schamp young readers will have great fun learning about all the ways wheels have rolled through history.From prehistoric carts to cars of tomorrow, this big, fun book takes a historic journey through a world where everything has wheels, from the Trojan horse to the Harley Davidson; from the stagecoach and the steam train to the Vespa and the Ferrari; from skateboards to electric scooters.Every spread of this deliriously entertaining and educational book is filled with Tom Schamp's quirky and colorful art. His sly, subtle texts will make older readers smile. Younger readers will return again and again to these playfully crowded pages to discover what different countries' emergency vehicles look like; to learn about buses of every imaginable dimension and weight; and to choose which bike they'd use to win a race.Each viewing will reveal charming new

The Mellon family have outgrown their flat. It's time to move, but none of the houses they look at are quite right, so they decide to build their own. Masha is an architect. She designs a house that accommodates the Mellons' needs, their budget, and most importantly, the environment. It is an eco-house. 'The Mellons Build a House' is a hugely enjoyable picturebook that takes the reader step-by-step through house design and build. Heat pumps, solar panels, insulation and rainwater harvesting are all clearly explained and brought to life in Nik Neves's warm, inclusive illustrations. A timely and essential read for aspiring young architects and construction-enthusiasts!

Izzy the Inventor LOVES science and does NOT believe in magic. That is until the day her Fairy Godmother appears and sends her to Fairytale Land to rescue Prince Charming from the Mountain of Doom, with an enthusiastic unicorn as her guide. To succeed, Izzy must use her science skills to outwit trolls, goblins and a bottomless lake of despair. But her quest will also teach her about the power of friendship and that we all need a little magic in our lives. Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.

This is the hilarious (and admittedly a tiny bit gross) tale of Amy, a small piece of sweetcorn who is eaten by Noah, a medium-sized boy. The story follows Amy on her funny, gooey and anatomically-accurate adventure through the human body as she discovers lots of facts about digestion.

The Eyebrows of Doom are trying to take over the world! Join Dave and his friends as they try to stop them leaping from one unsuspecting animal to the next. And just when it looks as though the eyebrows' antics have been thwarted . . . all is not as it seems!

Pirate ship or robot world. Which one will you choose? In each a race to find the prize, will you win or lose? Austin, Alanna, and sausage dog Ozzy have been transformed into pirates! Their mission is to find a golden treasure chest before their time in this world runs out. When two very suspicious pirates climb aboard the New Leaf ship and start snooping around, Austin and Alanna know they must help their crewmates - can they save the ship and complete their mission on time?

Seascapes and landscapes, snowy-capped hills. Colourful tulips and gold daffodils. His art was incredible, vibrant and loud. Enough to make Pablo Picasso feel proud! When Blanksy the cat discovers a talent for painting murals he uses it to draw bigger and bigger crowds to help his friend Pete the busker become rich. But will money really make Pete happy?

A fresh, contemporary picture book about a young girl's anxiety at moving to a busy city and starting a new school, and the power of her imaginary friend, a giant white cat, to boost her confidence.

This is a funny story which tells the tale of George and his Grandma. When he can't stand her bad habits any longer, he decides to cure her nastiness for good. He concocts a very special medicine which is as nasty as she is - with explosive results.

Milo loves spending time with his best friend, Jay. But when a new girl called Suzi moves in next door, Milo starts to feel left out. The jealous feeling gets stronger and stronger - until suddenly, a GREEN-EYED MONSTER pops up beside him! Soon, the monster is poisoning Milo's thoughts. It won't leave him alone! Can Milo find a way to free himself from the monster and repair his friendship?

"I love this book . . . Iona Rangeley has written a wonderfully witty story in Einstein the Penguin which is beautifully complimented by David Tazzyman's hilarious illustrations" DAVID WALLIAMS, author of GANGSTA GRANNY "An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising" The Times Best Books for Children 2021

Here comes trouble! Daisy is off to London for the day! Nanny and Grampy are taking her to see the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and lots more. Trouble is, all Daisy really wants to see is Cooey the pigeon.

Marvin's life is perfectly ordinary: he loves technology, superhero comics, and is working on an invention for the Science Fair with his best friend Joe. Until one day, he discovers a mysterious superhero suit hidden in the attic . . . join Marvin as he steps into his power and becomes Marv-unstoppable, invincible, and completely MARVellous!

Meet the microbes! These tiny organisms - that can only be seen under a microscope - are absolutely everywhere. In fact, they're even living inside our bodies, travelling through outer space and swimming in the world's seas. And while some microbes can make us sick, many of them actually keep us well, and even help to keep our planet happy and healthy.

Aaron Slater loves listening to stories and dreams of one day writing them himself. But when it comes to reading, the letters just look like squiggles to him, and it soon becomes clear he struggles more than his peers. When his teacher asks each child in the class to write a story, Aaron can't get a single word down. He is sure his dream of being a storyteller is out of reach - until inspiration strikes, and Aaron finds a way to spin a tale in a way that is uniquely his. Follow Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, Sofia Valdez, and Aaron Slater on all of their adventures!

Scooter McLay's cerebral palsy affects how quickly he can move his body, but his hyper-creative brain is a constant fizz of brilliant ideas. He spends every day inventing top secret recipes and machines for his family's jam factory. There's just one thing missing - a pet, to share it all with. Or better still, a friend. When a tiny alien named Fizzbee crashes through the factory window, she might just be the answer. Now it's all hands on deck, as they team up to save the factory from dastardly neighbour Daffy Dodgy.

Filled with wise, therapeutic advice, brought to life through musical language and beautiful illustrations, An Emotional Menagerie is an imaginative and universally appealing way of increasing emotional literacy in children.

Asiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave. It's Faizah's first day of school, and her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab - made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful. In the face of hurtful, confusing words, will Faizah find new ways to be strong? This is an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond shared by siblings and of being proud of who you are, from Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad.

The magical and brilliantly funny adventures of Flat Stanley brought to life by bestselling illustrator Rob Biddulph in this new picture book edition.

Join the naughtiest unicorn for friendship, magic and mayhem in this hilarious series for 5 year-old, 6 year-old and 7 year-old and fans of Pamela Butchart, The Magic Unicorn Society, The Worst Witch and all things UNICORNS! The best unicorn book and funniest story you'll read this year!

This is a lively collection of nonsense verse brought together by popular author Michael Rosen, and includes some new poems of his own.

An extraordinary lift the flaps book that reveals the secrets of the most famous fairytale villians: giants, wolves and witches

Why do octopuses have eight arms? Why do crabs run sideways? Are jellyfish made of jelly? Yuval Zommer's beautiful book provides the answers to these and many more fishy questions. His wonderfully quirky illustrations show off all kinds of slippery, shimmery and surprising sea creatures, including sea turtles, whales, sharks, rays and seahorses. Chatty, funny and full of amazing facts, it will be devoured by children eager to find out about the most exciting creatures from the deep blue.

Billy Goat and his best friend Cyril are messing about with the farmer's mobile phone, taking selfies and playing games - until they discover the number for a troll. Grandpa Gruff says all trolls are bad, so Billy and Cyril decide to get their own back by sending mean messages. After all, trolls really do stink - don't they?

A hilarious Little Gem from Jeremy Strong, the master of comic writing for children, with character-packed illustration from Jamie Smith.

Unlike most kittens, Martin shows little interest in catching mice. However, his instincts get the better of him, and he catches the very first mouse he meets. But then an idea comes to him - why not keep mice as pets? Soon Martin has more mice than he even thought possible.

Jemima and Jake's new babysitter doesn't look too promising. In fact she looks very sensible, very old and very small (she only comes up to daddy's armpit!) But the moment her parents leave the house, Marge gives a mischievous wink, takes off her hat and reveals a marvellous mane of rainbow-coloured hair!

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This is a funny story which tells the tale of George and his Grandma. When he can't stand her bad habits any longer, he decides to cure her nastiness for good. He concocts a very special medicine which is as nasty as she is - with explosive results.

'Can I Build Another Me?' follows a child's hilarious, wildly inventive train of thought as he decides to make a clone of himself - and starts to ponder what makes him HIM. Is it the scar on his knee or his sticky palms? Is it his love of acorns or the way he winks? The more he thinks about it, the more complicated it becomes.

A walk in the park leads to a walk on a tightrope when Claude joins a circus, throws custard pies, and becomes the star of the show!

Once upon a time there lived a brother and a sister who were not at all alike. They fought and argued constantly. One morning they discover a tunnel, which changes them forever. When they return to the real world, it is with acceptance of each other.

With an action outfit for every occasion, Traction Man patrols the house. Whether he is saving toys, searching the sink for the lost wreck of the sieve or rescuing damsels in distress, Traction Man is never less than stylishly turned out and expertly accessorised.

The polar bear is bored with his white environment and his hard life. He dreams of soaking himself in all the colours of the rainbow. But when his wish is granted, he realises he has made a mistake and needs help to become a snow bear again.