Fresh off the boat from England, Vita Marlowe has a job to do. Her beloved grandfather Jack has been cheated out of his home and possessions by a notorious conman with Mafia connections. Seeing Jack's spirit is broken, Vita is desperate to make him happy again, so she devises a plan to outwit his enemies and recover his home.

She finds a young pickpocket, working the streets of the city. And, nearby, two boys with highly unusual skills and secrets of their own are about to be pulled into her lawless, death-defying plan.

Katherine Rundell's fifth novel is a heist as never seen before - the story of a group of children who will do anything to right a wrong.

Expanding your child s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In Ski Season Surprise by Stephanie Loureiro, twins Kaitlyn and Tyler are excited for their family ski trip, but when they get to the resort, the snow hasn t fallen yet. How will Kaitlyn and Tyler have fun on their ski trip without snow? Find out more in this fun story about making the best of a situation your child will love. Includes Book Club literacy and comprehension questions.

Delve into the extraordinary life of Jesus with The New Testament: A Graphic Novel, a compelling and visually stunning graphic novel. Designed to captivate readers of all ages, but particularly engaging for those aged 7 and above, this book not only brings to life the awe-inspiring birth, the poignant death, and the triumphant resurrection of Jesus Christ, but all tells the story of what happened next: The spread of the Gospel, that shaped the course of history.

Rendered in a compelling comic book style, The New Testament: A Graphic Novel transports readers 2000 years back in time. Through detailed illustrations, witness the journey of a young boy from Bethlehem growing into adulthood, enduring crucifixion, and ultimately emerging as the hero for all time. All stories adhere faithfully to the New Testament accounts, making it not only engaging but also an authentic source of biblical knowledge.

Featuring accurate and engaging illustrations by renowned illustrator José Pérez Montero, The New Testament: A Graphic Novel is filled with foundational stories and parables from the Bible. It seeks to inspire both boys and girls, offering Jesus Christ as a strong and virtuous role model. Its relevance and appeal as a gift for tweens and teens are undeniable.

Key Features:

• Seamlessly weaves together the four Gospels into one chronological narrative, providing a comprehensive understanding of the New Testament
• The entrancing artwork, crafted by bestselling illustrator José Pérez Montero, pulls readers into the heart of the stories, enhancing the overall reading experience

’n Ware verhaal oor die fantastiese verskeidenheid in God se familie

Het jy al ooit na die wêreld om jou gekyk en jou verwonder aan ons Vader se kreatiwiteit? Help jou kind om te ontdek hoe kosbaar élke mens vir God is – ongeag hulle ouderdom, geslag of ras.

God se baie goeie idee wys vir 3- tot 6-jariges dat dit deel was van God se plan om ’n wonderlike verskeidenheid mense te hê wat Hom liefhet en ook vir mekaar lief is. Dit wys vir kinders dat ons almal deel kan wees van God se baie goeie idee omdat Jesus ons gered het.

Die pragtig geïllustreerde boek sal kinders help verstaan dat mense van alle rasse en agtergronde vir God kosbaar is, en sal hulle opgewonde maak om deel te wees van die kerk, God se familie wat so ’n fantastiese verskeidenheid vorm.

• Ideaal vir 3- tot 6-jariges.
• Ontwikkel kinders se begrip en empatie vir alle mense, asook hulle sosiale vaardighede, en moedig hulle aan om ander mense te respekteer.
• 32 volkleur-bladsye.
• Sagteband.
• Ook beskikbaar in Engels onder die titel God’s Very Good Idea.

Teach your child to stand up for what they believe in, just like Daniel!

A Scary Choice: The Story of Daniel in the Lion's Den is the biblical story of Daniel in the lion's den in a rhyming, fun format for children aged 5-8. The story teaches kids the importance of being brave for Jesus and following God no matter the cost.

• Presented in a fun rhyming format with colorful illustrations
• 32 full-color pages
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title ’n Bangmaak-storie

Teach your children how to face any giant in their everyday lives with faith and godly courage like David!

A Giant Headache: The Story of David and Goliath is the biblical story of David and Goliath in a rhyming, fun format for children aged 5-8. It teaches how we receive courage and strength from God when we trust in Him completely.

The book ends with a salvation page for your child to fill out with their name for a personal commitment to Christ.

• Presented in a fun rhyming format with colorful illustrations
• Includes a salvation page at the end for children to complete to make a personal commitment to God
• 32 full-color pages
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title ’n Reuse kopseer

Teach your children the value of obedience and the negative consequences of disobedience. Just look at Jonah—he disobeyed God and ended up in the belly of a big fish!

A Big Fish Tale: The Story of Jonah is the biblical story of Jonah in a rhyming, fun format for children aged 5-8. The story teaches the importance of obeying God instead of doing things our own way.

• Presented in a fun rhyming format with colorful illustrations
• 32 full-color pages
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title ’n Groot visstorie

Wat kan jy alles raaksien? Vestig ’n liefde vir die Bybel by jou kinders terwyl hulle versteekte voorwerpe in die kleurvolle illustrasies van Kyk mooi Bybelstories soek.

Dié boekie stel kinders tussen 3 en 6 jaar voor aan 6 bekende Bybelstories en moedig hulle aan om spesifieke hoeveelhede voorwerpe, diere en mense in elke storie te soek. Kinders sal leer van Adam en Eva, Noag, Jona, Jesus se geboorte, Jesus se genesing van die lam man en hoe lief Jesus vir kinders was terwyl hulle die prettige prentjies deursoek.

• Ideaal vir kinders tussen 3 en 6 jaar.
• 6 bekende Bybelstories met soek-en-tel-aktiwiteite oor Adam en Eva, Noag, Jona, Jesus se geboorte, Jesus se genesing van ’n verlamde man en Jesus se liefde vir kinders.
• Om versteekte voorwerpe te soek, verskerp kinders se aandag aan detail, ontwikkel selfvertroue en verbeter visuele persepsie.
• Om voorwerpe te tel, verhoog kinders se begrip van getalle en hoeveelhede, verbeter kognitiewe vaardighede, logiese denke en redeneringsvermoë en bou selfvertroue.
• 12 volkleur-bladsye.
• Ook beskikbaar in Engels onder die titel Look a Little Closer Bible Stories.

Let your child cuddle up with the curious little bear Clever Cub who loves to read the Bible and learn about God. In Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, Papa and Mama Bear tell Clever Cub the exciting story of Easter morning when Jesus Christ rose from the dead and gave us the best surprise of all!

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, teaching them about Jesus’ resurrection. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about the true meaning of Easter in the Bible.

Telling the truth is something children battle with, especially when it is easier to lie and get away with it. But it is vital to teach children that it is always better to tell the truth, no matter how difficult or scary it is.

Clever Cub Tells the Truth is a great way to discuss the issue of honesty with children aged 3-6. In this adventure, Clever Cub makes a big mistake when he lies and makes his friend mad! But Mama Bear teaches him the story of Queen Esther and how telling the truth is always the right thing to do—even when it’s hard.

This engaging picture book teaches children how to be an honest and loving friend. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

• Tells the story of how Queen Esther saved her people (Esther 1-10).
• Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.
• 24 full-color pages.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title Klein Beertjie praat die waarheid.

Sharing with others often does not come naturally to little ones. Help your child to understand that sharing is caring and can actually be quite fun.

In Clever Cub Learns to Share, Clever Cub does not want to share with Skippy the Squirrel. That is until Papa Bear tells him about a boy in the Bible who shared his small lunch of five loaves and two small fish with Jesus (John 6:1-14). Jesus then used that small lunch to feed 5,000 people!

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, teaching them how wonderful it is to share with others. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

Little ones can sometimes have bad dreams and a fear of the dark. At such times they need the reassurance that they are safe and that God is always by their side.

Clever Cub Trusts God will help little hearts face their fears in the night as they learn about two brave spies in the Bible called Joshua and Caleb. They trusted God to keep them safe and He did.

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, teaching them to trust God knowing that He is always with them. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

Let your child cuddle up with the curious little bear Clever Cub who loves to read the Bible and learn about God. In Clever Cub Learns about Love, Mama Bear teaches Clever Cub about the many ways to say “I love you!” by sharing the story of Moses, whose mother loved him so much that she put him in a basket on the river to keep him safe.

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, helping them to think about ways they can show love to others. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about love in the Bible.

Has your little one ever asked you where animals come from or why there are clouds in the sky? Snuggle up with your child and discover how God created sky, water, mountains, beaches, and more!

In Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub cuddles up with Mama Bear on a dark stormy night as she tells him the story of Creation in Genesis 1. Follow along as Clever Cub learns about how God filled the empty world with all kinds of life—and even created clever cubs like him!

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, teaching them about the wonder and purpose of God’s creation. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

• Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible.
• 24 full-color pages.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title Klein Beertjie ontdek God se skepping.

Gretha maak ’n groot fout wanneer sy haar stiefsussie se sprokiesboek uit wraak vernietig. Want nou bevind sy en haar beste vriend, Hannes, hulle in die koninkryk van Fantastorië, waar ongekende gevare wag. Saam met die iesegrimmige kabouter Kabous moet hulle die sprokieswêreld deursoek vir vyf unieke legkaartstukke, sodat die Towerspieël hulle dalk sal toelaat om terug te keer huis toe . . . 'n Kies-jou-eie-avontuur-storie propvol avontuur en naelbyt-aksie!

Cheese niblets! The Stilton Cheesemakers' Association have demanded that the Stilton family stop using the Stilton name immediately! Cue a trip to England, home of Stilton cheese. But as Geronimo fights to keep his name, a mysterious thief steals all the Stilton in England! Can Geronimo find the thief and learn what it means to be a Stilton? About the Geronimo Stilton series: Geronimo Stilton is a bestselling children's series with a dedicated international fan base. As seen on Netflix, the series follows the adventures of the Geronimo Stilton the fa-mouse journalist, as he searches for the next hot scoop. With illustrations and fun fonts throughout, Geronimo Stilton is perfect for reluctant readers aged 5+ years.

This high-interest nonfiction reader will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled text features hands-on, simple science experiments and full-color images and graphics. Fourth grade students will learn all about the solar system and the universe through this engaging text that supports STEM education and is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.

The bone-shaking new trilogy continues – the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series

Vengeance is a killer.

A killer is stalking and murdering sorcerers, and Valkyrie Cain is next on his list.

While hunting down a cult of magical terrorists intent on taking their revenge on the mortal world, Skulduggery and Valkyrie are drawn into a murder investigation with unsettling similarities to a case they just closed – the case that nearly took the lives of both Valkyrie’s sister and girlfriend.

With the body count rising, a special night approaches – a night where the elite of sorcerer society will gather on a remote island to witness a ceremony that could change that society forever.

Speeches will be made, champagne will be sipped, and two things will become terribly, distressingly clear…

No one is safe. And not everyone will make it out alive.

Everyone has something to hide--especially high school juniors Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hanna.

Spencer covets her sister's boyfriend. Aria's fantasizing about her English teacher. Emily's crushing on the new girl at school. And Hanna uses some ugly tricks to stay beautiful.

But they've all kept an even bigger secret since their friend Alison vanished.

How do I know? Because I know everything about the bad girls they were and the naughty girls they are now. And guess what? I'm telling.

JOURNEY INTO A WORLD OF INCREDIBLE CREATURES... The third thrilling adventure in a spectacular science-packed fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magical creatures, dramatic locations and amazing science. Fans of Pokémon, Skandar and Impossible Creatures won't be able to put this book down!

An incredible new invention can duplicate magicores! But when the device is sabotaged, rogue magicores escape across the globe. Bitsy and Kosh embark on a dangerous quest to hunt them down in an adventure that takes them from the Galápagos islands to the rainforest of Borneo. With the help of their Magicalia handbook, the friends must confront their greatest fears … or watch chaos destroy everything.

Don't miss the first two adventures in this incredible series - Magicalia: Race of Wonders and Magicalia: Thief of Shadows.

Helen Taylor faithfully adapted John Bunyan’s allegory of the Christian life, The Pilgrim’s Progress, for young readers—bringing its treasury of wisdom to children’s hearts and minds. That version has sold over 800,000 copies! It preserves the original plotlines of Bunyan’s classic while telling the story of Little Christian and Christiana in a way that kids can understand.

In this fresh, imaginative new edition, bestselling illustrator Joe Sutphin portrays the characters of Bunyan’s tale as furry creatures living in a woodland realm. Children will delight in the lavish illustrations, reading alongside their parents or interacting on their own with the timeless words and beautiful imagery that they discover on every page.

This book will help children see the trials and triumphs of faithfulness with fresh eyes, leading them to declare along with Christian, “I am going to the King!”

The TikTok phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestseller. A beautiful and distinguished family. A private island. A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy. A group of four friends-the Liars-whose friendship turns destructive. A revolution. An accident. A secret. Lies upon lies. True love. The truth. We Were Liars is a modern, sophisticated suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honouree E. Lockhart. Read it. And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE. Don't miss FAMILY OF LIARS, the thrilling prequel to We Were Liars, published in May 2022.

Peter Rabbit is heading off to see his friends! Create your own scenes and stories in this interactive magnet book featuring 5 detailed Peter Rabbit scenes and lots of magnets for you to add. Perfect to practise fine motor skills, this book will keep little paws busy for hours!