Hercules is number 19 in the highest-grossing traditionally animated films of all-time list and is rumoured to have a live-action remake due in 2022

From the bestselling author and illustrator Nick Sharratt, a stunning board book reissue of a childhood counting classic. Sure to make everything better, Ness the Nurse is a fun counting book for all tree-climbers, adventurers and aspiring doctors everywhere. Have you ever bashed your nose? Scraped your knee? Stubbed your toe? Then this story is just for you! Come and meet Paul, Greg and Jacinta, who all need to call for Ness the nurse! Written and illustrated by bestselling, prize-winning creator, Nick Sharratt With colourful illustrations that children will love The gentle rhyming story makes counting fun! Previously published as Ouch! I Need a Plaster!

Celebrate Enid Blyton's most famous and well-loved characters, with this collection featuring the first 5 titles in each of the Famous Five and Secret Seven series.

Titles include:

• Five on a Treasure Island
• Five Go Adventuring Again
• Five Run Away Together
• Five Go To Smuggler's Top
• Five Go Off in a Caravan
• The Secret Seven
• Secret Seven Adventure
• Well Done, Secret Seven
• Secret Seven on the Trail
• Go Ahead, Secret Seven.

Happily ever after is only the beginning as Belle takes on the responsibility of becoming queen and learns to balance duty, love and sacrifice, all while navigating dark political intrigue - and a touch of magic

Disney's Brave meets Dav Pilkey's Dog Man in this side-splitting graphic novel about a young girl who has to rescue her fellow warriors from the evil villain Witch Head before he destroys the world! Perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Bunny Vs Monkey. Barb is a Berzerker, one of a group of warriors sworn to protect the land of Bailiwick from monsters. But the fearsome crew soon meet their match in the evil villain Witch Head. Using power from his magical sword, he tricks the Zerks and takes them captive . . . All except Barb, who escapes, taking Witch Head's sword with her. Together, with her best friend, Porkchop the yeti, Barb must free her fellow warriors so they can stop Witch Head from taking over the land. On the way, she'll battle vampire goat fiends, snotgoblins and a giant with serious foot odour issues (but please don't mention that to him - he's very sensitive about it)! The deeper Barb gets into her quest, the harder it is to keep the blade's awesome power under control . . . Will she be able to rescue her fellow warriors before it's too late?

Fairies are real, but their power is waning . . . Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and discover the magic of Goblyn Wood, with the first book in a major new fantasy series for fans of Nevermoor and Podkin One-Ear! Are you ready to enter Goblyn Wood . . . ? Hazel has always known she was different, but she doesn't know where she came from. When her best friend Pete is kidnapped by strange creatures, she must gather her courage and enter Goblyn Wood, a forest inhabited by fairies. But their magic is being drained away, and Hazel soon realises that her own power is the key to saving both Pete and her new friends. Embarking on an epic journey of discovery, can Hazel restore the balance of the fairy realm? The debut fiction novel from Waterstones prize-shortlisted Anna Kemp - enter this rich and immersive new fantasy world and meet a powerful new hero.

This magical story follows three children living in a tower block, as they embark on a fantastical adventure which helps them see their home in a new light. A deeply personal story written by multi-award winning poet and Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, drawn from his own experience growing up in a tower block and looking for adventure. This story is a celebration of, and a reclaiming of tower blocks as a place where magic and adventure can happen. It's a modern-day fable that shows the children of a tower block travelling to a strange, magical world inside a tree and meeting an old man with supernatural powers, only to realise that the magic they'd been looking for had been in their tower all along. Beautiful illustrations complement the poetic narrative, creating an enchanting story which children and adults alike will fall in love with. This powerful story is about how society separates 'urban' spaces from the countryside, but the reality is that nature is everywhere, and everyone should have access to it.

The fifth and penultimate book in the bestselling bookwandering series for readers aged eight to twelve. As Tilly and Milo hurtle towards their final showdown with the Alchemist, the stakes are higher than ever - though there is always time for hot chocolate! Milo Bolt is ready to be the hero of his own story. With Uncle Horatio trapped in an enchanted sleep by the power-hungry Alchemist, he sets off with his new friend Alessia to find a cure and save them all. Their journey leads them to the magical treehouse - home of the Botanist, the Alchemist's sworn enemy. Against the clock, they hunt for the cure: foraging in the Secret Garden, challenging Robin Hood and confronting the mighty Jabberwock. But the Alchemist will stop at nothing to unlock the powerful secrets of The Book of Books, and Tilly, Pages & Co. and the whole world of imagination are under threat as a battle for the fate of bookwandering is set in motion . . .

Toring van Jasmyn speel in die kleurvolle strate van Istanboel af. Markus Combrink reis saam met sy pa, suster en "nuwe boetie'' Neil (hy trek in by hulle na sy ouers se dood), na dié Turkse stad. Terwyl hulle pa werk, verken die tieners die pragtige besienswaardighede en raak bevriend met twee plaaslike tieners, Meryem en Sahib. Daar is politieke onrus, en bomaanvalle deur plaaslike terreurgroepe dreig om die Combrinks se vakansie in ’n nagmerrie te omskep. Boonop worstel Markus met sy ouers se onlangse egskeiding en moet Neil die verlies van sy ouers verwerk. Wanneer Markus se suster egter ontvoer word, begin die poppe behoorlik dans. Die vakansie ontaard in ’n avontuur wat die Combrinks nie sommer sal vergeet nie.

Sindikaat is ’n avontuurverhaal waarin drie vriende se lewens omvergegooi word wanneer die hoofkarakter, Paul, per ongeluk op onwettige smokkelgoed afkom. Hulle paaie kruis met die van die Chinese mafia. Die verhaal begin in Bloemfontein, waarvandaan Paul en sy vriende saam met sy lyfwag, Bossie, deur drie Afrikalande reis om van die moorddadige Chinese bende te vlug. Tydens hul reis deur Zimbabwe, Zambië en Namibië word hul lewe gereeld bedreig. Spannende aksietonele laat die adrenalien behoorlik pomp. Tussendeur al die aksie moet Paul, Karlien en Adriaan die uitdagings en probleme waarmee tieners daagliks worstel, oorkom. Seksualiteit, liefde, vriendskap en lojaliteit word op die manier by die aksie betrek in hierdie verhaal waarin die goeie die bose oorwin en geregtigheid seëvier.

Bert the circus mouse is missing! The members of Sir Sidney's Circus look everwvhere, but tiny Bert has been carried off by a runaway balloon. Meanwhile, far away, Flora Endora Eliza LaBuena LaPasta's parents have no time for her as they prepare for a new baby, so Flora decides to mail herself to her friends at the circus. A popped balloon and a mixed-up shipment bring Bert and Flora together. In the worst of times, a best friendship is born. Can a mouse and a runaway girl make it in a world of bad drivers, angry mobs, and greedy robbers?

Lotta kan ’n reis Australië toe wen en sy wil ontsettend graag soontoe gaan, want sy is mal oor koalas en sy mis haar niggies. Al wat sy nodig het om te wen, is ’n koeldrankdoppie, niks meer nie. Maar Mamma en Pappa glo gaskoeldrank is baie sleg vir jou, so sy mag nie eers een enkele  bottel daarvan koop nie. Gelukkig sal Chantelle haar saamvat, as sy wen. Sy is seker hulle gaan dit regkry. Al moet sy ook ’n doppie met haar blokfluit hipnotiseer!

From the critically acclaimed author of Children of the Quicksands - shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize - comes a breathtaking magical adventure ... Kuki refuses to believe in the curse of the Abiku. Her destiny is not to die young!Her biggest problem right now is moving house and fitting in at her new school.One evening while exploring, Kuki spies a driveway lined with giant palm trees. It leads to an abandoned beach house of shadows and scattered sea shells. And in the fading light, she meets a girl called Enilo.They become friends - the best of friends.Until Kuki makes a terrifying discovery ... The second novel by Times/Chicken House Competition-winning Efua Traore, author of critically acclaimed Children of the Quicksands A beautifully evoked middle-grade adventure set in the author's native Nigeria and drawing from rich Yoruba mythology A story about the power of female friendship over fear and superstition PRAISE FOR CHILDREN OF THE QUICKSANDS: 'A joy of a book: rich, warm, powerful storytelling' KATHERINE RUNDELL 'A thrilling adventure bright with the gorgeous colours of Nigeria - glorious!' JASBINDER BILAN '[A] beautifully evoked story' THE TELEGRAPH 'Traore's storytelling feels almost otherworldly ... exhilarating' THE TIMES

Kwaaikofski is ’n privaatspeurder. Hy het nou eenmaal ’n talent daarvoor. Gee hom ’n glas melk, Carpenters kougom en sy spesiale kep en hy is gereed vir enigiets! Hierdie omnibus bevat drie van Speurder Kwaaikofski se gewildste avonture vir beginnerlesers. Kwaaikofski word deur ouens met kaalgeskeerde blou koppe ontvoer, hy vertel hoe sy pad vir die eerste keer met die van die Slang gekruis het en hy moet 'n vermiste hond opspoor.

From Dav Pilkey, creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers! Pick a book. Grow a reader! Acorn is part of Scholastic's early reader line, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humour, and full-colour artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Dragon tries to make Christmas special each year. He picks the perfect tree and buys the perfect presents. But Dragon just can't bring himself to cut down a tree, and as he walks home from his shopping trip, he gives away his gifts to needier creatures. Using his trademark humour and heart, Dav Pilkey's bright illustrations will warm readers' hearts as they laugh out loud. The perfect Christmas story to be read each year.

There are lots of laughs at every level in Treehouse Tales: too SILLY to be told ... UNTIL NOW! From the bestselling Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. Climb the storeys with thirteen, never-before-heard adventures starring Andy, Terry and their friends. Featuring laugh-out-loud stories such as: Terry and the Magic Wand Chair-up-your-nose Day The Day Terry Flushed Me Down the Toilet The Mystery Case of the Missing Doodles ... and many, many more! Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

With all the magic of Narnia and the humour of Mary Poppins, this is a future middle grade fantasy classic – and the beginning of an unforgettable journey…

Imogen should be nice to her little sister Marie. She should be nice to her mum’s boyfriend too. And she certainly shouldn’t follow a strange silver moth through a door in a tree.

But then… who does what they’re told?

Followed by Marie, Imogen finds herself falling into a magical kingdom where the two sisters are swept up in a thrilling race against time – helped by the spoiled prince of the kingdom, a dancing bear, a very grumpy hunter… and even the stars above them.

Thrilling, sharply funny, and with characters you will fall in love with, A Clock of Stars is a timeless fantasy from an astonishing new voice.

Celebrate a LEGO (R) City costume party in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader! There's a costume party in LEGO (R) City, but Mayor Fleck can't find his corn-on-the-cob outfit! Will he be able to find it in time to plan the big LEGO City costume party? . Perfect for Halloween or year-round! Children 5 to 8 will love read this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own. LEGO City delivers reality-based role-play and building fun. LEGO City is all about REAL action, REAL fun, and REAL heroes. It can be seen on Nickelodeon, Netflix, and Amazon.

Join Billy and Fatcat on their quest to escape Captain Howl in their third thrilling adventure, filled with singing mermaids and sticky toffee eating sharks. Ahoy there! It's time to sail the ocean blue with Billy and her trusty feline friend, as they embark on a noble seafaring adventure. Billy and Fatcat find a mysterious message in a bottle at sea. When suddenly something terrible happens: they bump into a pesky pirate and his smelly crew. Oh no! Fortunately for our courageous twosome, they're no strangers to peril: they always have a trick (or treat) up their sleeves. Nadia Shireen is back with her third instalment from our favourite heroine and hangry cat. Explore the other titles from Billy and Fatcat: Billy and the Beast Billy and the Dragon