As cold winter goes away, it's time for spring to come and play. See the growing moon rise slowly . . . It's only one more day till Holi! Swirling clouds of colour. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. Discover the magical moments that make up Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, in this bright and joyful picture book. During this very special time of year, friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring, and the triumph of goodness and love over evil. Young readers will love following two siblings as they enjoy all the wonderful traditions and treats Holi has to offer - baking and bonfires, stories and sweets and, of course, a wild day of fun where people take to the streets and shower one another in brightly coloured powders! With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift for one of the world's most colourful celebrations.

HEIR OF STORMS is an epic romantasy in the style of TWIN CROWNS and early Sarah J. Maas with a touch of THE HUNGER GAMES.

I am the girl who wove the storm that shook the world.
And I’m coming for my crown.

When Blaze came into the world, she almost drowned it.

Blaze, a Rain Singer, is born into one of the most powerful fire-wielding families in the empire. Her birth summoned a devastating storm that resulted in the deaths of thousands, and she has spent her life as an outsider, reviled and feared.

When Blaze and her twin brother, Flint, are selected to compete in the Choosing Rite, the trials which decide the future rulers of the empire, she’s suddenly thrust into the limelight – and into battle.

Threats abound at the Golden Palace, where intrigue and romance await with not one but two handsome suitors: the enchanting Crown Prince and a dangerously alluring newcomer at court.

As her powers strengthen and her fellow competitors fall, the throne is suddenly within her grasp. But in order to take the crown, she’ll have to leave behind the stories that others have told about her and find the courage to write her own.

Join Gabby and the Gabby Cats for an Easter adventure in this 24-page storybook! Based on the cat-tastic preschool show Gabby's Dollhouse, streaming on Netflix.

When Gabby unboxes an Easter basket with an egg inside, all the Gabby Cats want to know what will hatch. But when the egg rolls away, Gabby and Pandy must go on a springtime search through the Dollhouse to find it. Will they find the Easter Kitty Bunny along the way?

Comes with an Easter Egg standee and stickers!

A basic overview of the life cycle of a salamander.

Recommended by Malala Yousafzai, The Breadwinner is the first book in Deborah Ellis's bestselling series set in Afghanistan. This award-winning novel explores loyalty, survival, family and friendship under extraordinary circumstances.

Parvana's father is arrested and taken away by Taliban soldiers. Under Taliban law, women and girls are not allowed to leave the house on their own. Parvana, her mother, and sisters are prisoners in their own home. With no man to go out to buy food, they face starvation. Forbidden to earn money as a girl, Parvana must transform herself into a boy, and become the breadwinner to save her family.

It is a dangerous plan, but their only chance.

In fear, she goes out, and witnesses the horror of landmines, the brutality of the Taliban, and the desperation of a country trying to survive. But even in despair lies hope . . .

Geronimo is off on holiday to the beautiful Bay of Whales. Sun, sea and sand - what more could a mouse want? But when he arrives, the bay is destroyed. There's litter, smoke in the sky and a giant white whale washed up on the beach! Can Geronimo clean up and save the whale before it's too late? 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.

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!

Grow your heart three sizes-and dazzle your eyes-with this FULL COLOR edition of the beloved holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!-the perfect gift for under the tree and for Dr. Seuss fans and collectors any time of year! This season of giving, give a gift that's never been given before-a full color edition of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Originally published in 1957 using just 2 different colored inks (red and black), this new, jacketed edition features Dr. Seuss's original illustrations in full color for the very first time-the way he'd have likely colored them had he published the book today! While this edition is not a replacement for the original, we think it makes a cheerful addition to the Dr. Seuss canon that is bound to appeal to Dr. Seuss fans of all ages. PS: The drabness of the Grinch's life in his cave compared to the happy, vibrant life of the Whos in Who-ville has never been easier to see!

My name is Felix. This is my story. Felix has been living in an orphanage for three years and eight months when the men in armbands arrive to burn the books. Going on the run in search of his parents, Felix soon learns that Poland in 1942 is not a safe place for Jewish boys. But can his gift for storytelling keep him one step ahead of the Nazis and help him find his parents? After all, everybody deserves to have something good in their life at least once. 'Morris Gleitzman has a rare gift for writing very funny stories and an even rarer gift of wrapping very serious stories inside them' - Guardian Once is the first in a series of novels about Felix and his family. The sequels - Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now - are also available from Puffin.

Flooded is the funny and beautifully illustrated tale of animals who live in a city that is ever so slowly flooding. The flood comes gradually at first. All the animals ignore the obvious and go about their busy lives, disjointed from one another and preoccupied by their own problems. Eventually, the flood water reaches a height that they can no longer ignore and they have to work together to save their city. All the animals join together in a line and pull out the plug that is drowning the city. This is an exceptionally illustrated story that teaches a message not to let problems fester and with a little team work and community spirit, no problem is insurmountable.

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook! Dear Mr Holmes, It has happened again. The strange bearded man on the bicycle followed me this morning. I tried suddenly turning and racing towards him, but he was just as quick. When Violet Smith gets a new job, a new friend and a new home, life seems almost perfect ... until the solitary cyclist appears. He follows her every week, along the same stretch of road. Why? That's what Holmes and Watson need to work out, before this seemingly simple case turns into something far more sinister.

When monsters rule, who will be left to stop them?

After Joan's failed attempt to stop Eleanor, she now rules over a cruel new timeline where monsters live openly among humans, preying on them and subjugating them.

Nick -once a hero to humans, and Joan's first love - is tormented by the choice he made to save her over the timeline itself. And Aaron - the ruthless heir to a powerful monster family - now finds himself in a world where monsters have power beyond imagining while his feelings for Joan grow.

Wrenched between love and rivalry, the three of them must negotiate their fractured pasts to survive the new world and restore what was lost. Because only they remember that there was once a better timeline.

But how will they defeat a whole world of monsters with control over time itself?

Join best friends Rachel and Kirsty on four magical adventures with the Friendship Fairies!

This bumper story collection contains Esther the Kindness Fairy, Mary the Sharing Fairy, Mimi the Laughter Fairy and Clare the Caring Fairy.

The girls must help the fairies find their magical objects before friendships everywhere are ruined. Can Rachel and Kirsty work together to show how powerful true friendship can be?

Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+.

'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com

Do YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic and collect all the books in the range.

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.

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

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

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

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.

’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.

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.

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.