Meet Sunshine Simpson - a brand-new best friend for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. Sunshine Simpson's larger-than-life Grandad is always telling her to get out and find her own adventures, but unfortunately BAD LUCK has a habit of coming her way. Her new friend Evie is fast becoming a FRENEMY, her home haircut is a DISASTER, and the school showcase is so STRESSFUL! Everything seems to be going wrong! Especially with Grandad getting older every week. Sunshine needs to find her voice, but can she break through the clouds to stand tall, stand proud, and show the world she can shine? PRAISE FOR MY NAME IS SUNSHINE SIMPSON "An utterly briliant book that had me laughing and crying in equal measure. G.M. Linton has created a truly radiant heroine. It is officially a new favourite." Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun "A book as warm and radiant as sunshine itself! I loved it." Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy "A beautiful, heartwarming hug of a book about the power of self-acceptance. I defy anyone not to fall in love with Sunshine!" Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear "I loved this book, Sunshine entirely lives up to her name in this delightful story that manages to be both sincerely heartfelt and sparklingly funny in equal measure." L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency "A huge, uplifting hug with a message that says: be yourself; be proud of who you are." Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G "The story is filled with heart, humour, joy and sadness. I couldn't stop reading." Serena Patel, author of the Anisha, Accidental Detective series "Sunshine lives up to her name - she's charming and hilarious" Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars "This book made me LAUGH and how it made me CRY" Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to Change the World

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Lewis Hamilton, Formula One champion. Little Lewis's childhood was filled with cars, motorcycles and watching Formula One with his dad. On his fifth birthday, he received a remote-controlled racing car and joined a local club. It was hard being the only black child there, but he listened to his dad's words: 'Let your results speak for you.' His hobby led him to go-kart racing, and at the age of 10 he became the youngest ever winner of the British cadet go-karting competition. Shortly after, he began training as a racing driving with McLaren, rising through the ranks to compete at Formula One's Grand Prix. Despite his amazing successes, from breaking the record for the most triumphs in Formula One to his knighthood, Lewis has never forgotten where he came from. Today he is a campaigner for racial justice and racial diversity in sport, as well as an advocate for positive mental health as well as environmental issues. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible young poet and activist's life so far. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Three fabulously funny picture books in one box set! Cuddle up for giggles before bedtime with these three favourite picture books from NUMBER ONE bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross. With fun and laughter on every page, this is the perfect to gift to share with young children. Includes: The Slightly Annoying Elephant The First Hippo on the Moon The Bear Who Went Boo!

You are the warrior, Lone Wolf, last of the Kai Masters of Sommerlund and sole survivor of the massacre that destroyed your kinsmen during a bitter war with your age-old enemies the Darklords of Helgedad. You have given your solemn pledge to restore the Kai to their former glory, ensuring the security of your land in the years to come. Diligent study of the tome called The Book of the Magnakai has enabled you to master only three of the ten Magnakai Disciplines. Now, you must fulfil your pledge by completing the quest first undertaken by Sun Eagle over one thousand years ago. It is a quest that will take you deep into Castle Death - a dangerous journey not completed successfully since the time of the Sun Eagle.

This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey with 50 tales, featuring themes of nature from all around the world. Sit back, get comfortable and delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of beloved nature stories from every corner of the globe. This rich resource collects together folk tales from home and legends and myths from distant lands to commemorate the animals, plants and the changing seasons that make planet Earth so beautiful. The folktales and fables in this book will capture imaginations and take readers on a journey around the world. Learn about: The Peruvian tale of Cuniraya and the Magic Fruit, The story of how lightning began according to an ancient Khasi folk tale from India, From Ireland, the story of The Bee, the Mouse and the Beetle, The Master of the Winds in the ancient Iroquois story of The Four Winds, Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack from North American folklore, and Spain's Queen of the Flowers, who is brought to life one night by a magical fairy. Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life withbeautiful illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, in this nature anthology to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect gift for all the family and nature lovers everywhere. The World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

The Penguin and his Bad News Birds have nabbed a blue tiger cub from the Gotham City Zoo! Now Batgirl and her crime-fighting cat, Misty, must bag the fowl fiends and deliver the tiny tiger to safety.

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the second part in Douglas Adams' smash hit sci-fi comedy and cult classic series. This stunning gift edition is illustrated by Costa Award winning Chris Riddell.

If you've done six impossible things this morning, why not round it off with breakfast at Milliways, the Restaurant at the end of the Universe?

Which is exactly what Arthur Dent and the crew of the Heart of Gold plan to do. There's just the small matter of escaping the Vogons, avoiding being taken to the most totally evil world in the Galaxy and teaching a space ship how to make a proper cup of tea.

And did anyone actually make a reservation?

The unmissable follow-up to the phenomenal bestselling and award-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold and perfect for readers 8+.

April Wood has returned home from her adventure on Bear Island. But, over a year later, she can’t stop thinking about Bear.

When April hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she’s convinced it’s her friend and persuades her dad to travel with her to the northernmost reaches of the Arctic. So begins an unforgettable journey across frozen tundra and icy glaciers.

But along the way, she discovers much more than she bargained for – a tiny polar bear cub, desperately in need of her help. In freezing temperatures, April must navigate the dangerous Arctic terrain and face her deepest fears if she’s to save him.

Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, Finding Bear is a stunning story of survival and a heartwarming tale of love that shows us how hope is born from the smallest of beginnings.

Crack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S. for the fourth adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. With Brash in the hospital, Mango teams up with his robot replacement Robo-Brash to fight crime. Their mission is to stop crime before it even starts. With Crackerdile out of action that will be easy right? WRONG! Soon the city is over run by giant ants, an evil astronaut and a triceratops on a rampage. The InvestiGators will need all the help they can get to save the city before it’s turned to rubble! Will Brash wake up in time to help save the day? The InvestiGators series is a hit with boys and girls aged 7+ and covers themes like: - Teamwork - Resilience - Problem-solving Join the InvestiGators on more adventures in Take the Plunge, Off the Hook, Braver and Boulder and Heist and Seek!

Enjoy Wales's rich heritage of myth and fairy tales, re-told for young readers. From magical Welsh dragons that destroy a castle night after night, to a princess made out of flowers and a fairy changeling bother; from loyal hunting hound Gelert, to a boy who asks questions and goes on to become the greatest Welsh bard ever known... This book includes traditional favourites and classic myths and legends from Welsh folklore. 18 Welsh fairy tales, myths and legends in a perfect, child-friendly package Beautiful new edition of retellings - including the story of the Welsh flag came to have a red dragon on it, and other home-grown magical myths and legends Scholastic Classics: introducing generations of book lovers to timeless stories, repackaged especially for young readers Look out for the others in the series: Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends, Scottish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends, and Stories From Around the World

Test your Trainer knowledge with this epic trivia challenge book! With all the trivia from 8 Pokemon regions and tons of questions to answer, this is the ultimate challenge for Pokemon fans. Wannabe Pokemon Masters should know their Pikachus from their Pichus, where in the world they can find a Grookey, what ball to use to catch a Legendary Pokemon and more. This book will help you become a Pokemon expert in no time!

From the author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling Crave series comes a thrilling new spin-off series!

For Clementine, life at a deadly academy for rogue paranormals is upended when a hurricane takes aim for the school, unleashing nightmares and secrets in the gripping new spin-off to Tracy Wolff's instant No. 1 New York Times bestselling Crave series.

The Calder Academy series is best enjoyed in order.

Book 1 Sweet Nightmare
Book 2 Sweet Chaos
Book 3 Sweet Vengeance

Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm.  His cat has been abducted by aliens, his dad is dating his new head teacher, and he’s unexpectedly gone viral online in the most embarrassing way. Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER!   At least his new-found inter-fame (or inter-shame) won't stand in the way of getting the perfect school photo, right? Maybe not... As the school’s Super Science Spectacular is destined to blow up into a hair-raising, teeth-shattering disaster of epic proportions!  He barely made it through Monday, but now it’s... Tuesday!  The second book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of the globally bestselling Treehouse series. 

"So uplifting and powerful - so, so good." Cathy Cassidy "Brave, honest, and heart-breakingly funny." Ben Miller "A beautiful, relevant story of courage, strength, and not letting other people decide who you are." Kate Weston Amelia Bright wants to be the best at everything. But when it comes to popularity, she is dead last. No matter what she tries, she can't shake her reputation as a maggoty nobody. When she meets cute new boy Evan, Amelia wonders if he can help her lose her loser status. And in a moment of hope, she agrees to something she quickly regrets - something that goes viral at school. Now she's not just called "maggot", she's a "bad influence" - and worse. But Amelia's determined not to let one mistake define her...she's so much more than the image everyone sees online. A powerfully real and funny new story from the rising queen of teen, about first kisses, learning to be true to yourself and how one click can last for ever...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The hotly anticipated, gripping sequel to bestselling YA fantasy THE GILDED ONES. Set in an ancient West African-inspired world, this unmissable YA fantasy series is perfect for fans of CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE and BLACK PANTHER. "The invention and the tension never flag - an outstanding second book." Ben Aaronovitch, author of Rivers of London series It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera, and discovered who she really is... But war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera - a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop. Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera... or if she might be its greatest threat. THE MERCILESS ONES is the second, thrilling instalment of the epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fights against a world that would dare tame her. Praise for THE GILDED ONES: "Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy." - Refinery 29 "The Gilded Ones redefines sisterhood and is sure to leave readers both inspired and ultimately hopeful." -Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Caraval "Debut author Namina Forna's created a fierce female protagonist you'll root for and a captivating world that feels so real you can step inside it." - Bookriot

A new book from award-winning illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo, Lost is the story of a polar bear who finds himself lost, in a big concrete city. He politely asks the city folk for help but everyone is much too busy and impatient to help the newcomer. He finds himself travelling on the subway only to be noticed, finally by a little girl. The girl takes the homesick bear by the paw and under her innocent wing. Under the nose of her seemingly unaware mum, she feeds him dinner, gives him a bath and they read stories together. When the polar bear wistfully looks at a poster of the North Pole on her bedroom wall, the little girl realises that her friend needs help to get home. This is a story about the power friendship has to help you feel found, and even to transport you home.

Look out, here comes trouble! Croc has stopped at Old MacDonald's farm for a snack... E-I-E-I-O Uh-oh! Providing a unique, alternative spin on a familiar song, this delightfully silly story is contemporary, quirky and playful – kids will love to follow Croc’s antics and sing along with him as he roams Old MacDonald's farm  A bright, bold and bonkers reimagining of the familiar song Old MacDonald Had a Farm, starring a cheeky crocodile, this book will have children and adults singing along and laughing out loud as they follow along with this hilarious story.  

Full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, this breathtaking sequel to This Woven Kingdom is from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series and is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi.

With the heat of a kiss, the walls between Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamran, the crown prince of the Ardunian empire, have crumbled. And so have both of their lives.

Alizeh, the heir to the Jinn throne, is destined to free her people from the half-lives they've been forced to live under human rule. When Kamran, the heir to the human throne, falls in love with her, he's forced to question everything he's been taught about Jinn.

Kamran's grandfather lays dead at the hand of Cyrus, ruler of the neighboring kingdom of Tulan. Cyrus has stolen Alizeh away to his homeland and plans to marry her there, giving her everything she needs to become the Jinn queen—and when she assumes the throne he will have fulfilled his own bargain with the devil.

Alizeh wants nothing to do with Cyrus's deal or the devil. But without a way to escape Tulan, and with the fulfillment of her own destiny tantalizingly close, she'll have to decide whether she can set aside her emotions to become the queen her people need.

Kamran, meanwhile, is picking up the pieces in Ardunia. Facing betrayal at every turn, all he knows is that he must go to Tulan to avenge his grandfather. He can only hope that Alizeh will be waiting for him there—and that she hasn't yet become the queen of Tulan.

Go back in time with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams for a whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plots – and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save the day…

1940. Britain is at war with Nazi Germany.

Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And there’s one animal in particular he loves: Gertrude the gorilla.

With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude.

Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret Nazi plot…

Join David Walliams on this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure for all the family!

Robbie Ramkat is die nuwe suksesreeks van die uiters gewilde jeugskrywer Marc de Bel. Die Robbie ramkat-reeks (Roesty Spetter in Nederlands) was vanaf hierdie eerste boek 'n groot sukses in Nederland en Vlaandere. Met die vertaling in Afrikaans gaan die effens vet maar dapper kat – op sy dag die “Kampioenkat van die jaar” – nou ook die harte van jong Suid-Afrikaanse lesers verower. Die bal van Bil Jart is die tweede boek in die geillustreerde reeks van Marc de Bel. Kieta, Robbie se vriendinnetjie, gaan trek. Haar eienaar moet die huurhuis verlaat omdat hy nie geld het om dit te koop nie. 'n Groot jammerte, want dit hoef glad nie 'n probleem te gewees het nie. Die man besit iets baie waardevols: Die bal van Bil Jart, 'n unieke tennisbal met 'n handtekening daarop. Hierdie kosbare bal is egter gesteel. Kieta is raadop...en Robbie is reg vir aksie.

Minki en haar maats is opgewonde oor die skoolkonsert wat voorlê. Hulle klas gaan Aspoestertjie opvoer, en dit gaan fantasties wees! Minki en Natalie is seker Lara gaan die hoofrol kry. Sy kan baie goed dans, en boonop is Aspoestertjie haar gunstelingsprokiesprinses. Hulle kan nie wag om te sien hoe sy in haar droomrok lyk nie! Maar by die oudisie loop dinge onverwags skeef … Gaan Minki dit regkry om soos ’n regte Goeie Fee haar towerstaffie te swaai en die konsert te red?