"A timely quest infused with magic." The Times, Children's Book of the Week The hugely-anticipated, brand-new fairytale adventure from Sophie Anderson, the bestselling author of The House with Chicken Legs. The Island of Morovia is shaped like a broken heart. The humans live on one side of the island, and the alkonosts - the bird-people - live on the other. But it wasn't always this way... Linnet wishes she could sing magic. But magic is forbidden and she has been banished with her father to the Mournful Swamp. She misses her old life, and dreams of reuniting with her friends. When her father is captured for taking a precious jewel, Linnet must set out on a treacherous journey. Travelling through alligator pools and sinking sands with new friends, she learns how to be brave, and discovers something even more powerful than singing magic. Something that could save her father, and heal the broken heart of her island once more... With themes of grief, trust, love, and that we have more in common than that which divides us, this is a heartfelt book filled with adventure and stunning storytelling from bestselling Sophie Anderson.

They had their tea party in that rundown, ramshackle, and downright "creepy" house. There were Bab and Betty and most of a dozen of their worn-down dolls, and no matter how worn-down or "creepy" this place might seem to you and I, for these girls and their dolls, it was the most wonderful place for a party any of them could imagine.

Then that monstrous dog had stolen all the food, and by the time they chased it down, it'd eaten the last crumbs! They followed the dog back into the decrepit barn, and that was how they met its master, a circus run-away, Ben Brown. Ben turned out to be a horse master. . . .

An empowering and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about appreciating and celebrating our differences. Little Miss Tiny wishes she was taller. But Mr Tickle loves his long arms, perfect for tickling. Do you appreciate what makes you unique? The Mr Men and Little Miss are all different, and it's time for them to realise that they're all uniquely brilliant in their own way! The Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.

All the excitement of a Famous Five adventure in three full-colour short stories, perfect for newly confident readers Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy enjoy three exciting adventures in this collection, fully illustrated with bright new pictures. In the first story Timmy sniffs out an adventure when he sees some suspicious-looking passengers on a train. He is very interested in one of them, but what has he spotted? The second story sees George tangled up in some strange goings-on when she's only trying to get her hair cut. And finally, Good Old Timmy saves the day as usual when there's a little boy in danger on the beach. These short stories are the perfect way to introduce young readers to the world's favourite adventurers and with three books in one, this is brilliant value too. These are original short stories written by beloved author Enid Blyton, illustrated and published in a brand-new package that's perfect for today's new readers.

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! 'There was something else out on the sea by the rocks - something dark that seemed to lurch out of the waves . . . What could it be?' Julian, Dick and Anne are spending the holidays with their tomboy cousin George and her dog, Timothy. One day, George takes them to explore nearby Kirrin Island, with its rocky little coast and old ruined castle on the top. Over on the island, they make a thrilling discovery, which leads them deep into the dungeons of Kirrin Castle on a dangerous adventure. Who - and what - will they find there? Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.

Join an incredible mynah bird on an adventure as he makes his way in the big city. When a little mynah bird is stolen from the jungle, he uses his amazing gift of mimicry to fool everyone in his path. This funny and charming book by Uwe Timm features fabulous illustrations by Axel Scheffler A celebration of a small bird doing big things! Axel Scheffler is the illustrator of a whole host of beloved classic children's books such as Stick Man and The Gruffalo

Since its beginnings as a series of stories told to Kenneth Grahame's young son, The Wind in the Willows has gone on to become one of the best-loved children's books of all time. The timeless story of Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger, brought to vivid life by Ernest H. Shepard's illustrations, has delighted readers of all ages for more than eighty years.