A TOP 5 CHILDREN'S FICTION BESTSELLER 'The perfect balance of high adventure, breathless action and eerie wonder' Jonathan Stroud, author of the Bartimaeus trilogy 'The best kind of children's fantasy story: thrilling and imaginative while packing an emotional punch!' B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers Set in the snowy northern forests of a prehistoric world, Fireborn is the middle-grade debut of the decade. By turns exciting, funny and heart wrenchingly sad, it marks the introduction of an unstoppable new voice in children's storytelling. A FIERCE HEROINE RISES Twelve has spoken the Pledge and now she is a Huntling. She has given up her name to train in the art of fighting monsters, and she won't choose a new one until she has earned it. But when her friend is taken, Twelve sets off on a dangerous journey to rescue her. Teaming up with Dog, the stone Guardian of the Hunting Lodge, Twelve ends up on an epic adventure that will change her life, her name - and her entire world. The second book in the FIREBORN series, Phoenix and the Frost Palace, is available for pre-order now!

Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they're shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.

'A perfect animal double-act.' (The Times, Book of the Week)

Rabbit is surprised: some of the trees in the valley seem to be flying south for the winter.

His friend Bear is sure that trees can't fly.

Then there's a loud CRUNCH! from Very Near By. It sounds like the world's largest rabbit, eating the world's largest carrot.

There's a new creature in Rabbit and Bear's valley, and he's trying to Change Everything.

From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, Progess, and all kinds of getting muddy.

'Rabbit's Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children's fiction, a laugh-out-loud story of rabbit and wolf and bear, of avalanches and snowmen. The sort of story that makes you want to send your children to bed early, so you can read it to them.' Neil Gaiman

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Badger's Band, a new story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Badger wants to start a band and his friends are keen to join in the fun. Tortoise plays the trumpet and Bear can play piano, but who else wants to join the band? Lift the flaps to find out and join Badger and his friends for a special concert. With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, Badger's Band joins the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood which have been delighting parents and children for over twenty years. More lift-the-flap adventures from Acorn Wood: Cat's Cookbook, Squirrel's Snowman and Mole's Spectacles.

Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Freya and Honey are having great adventures at Unicorn Academy. Freya is brilliant at inventing things, and Honey loves exploring. Strange things are happening at the school. When Freya and Honey stumble upon a hidden tunnel and decide to investigate, they will need all their skills to make it back safely... Have you read the other Unicorn Academy stories?: Sophia and Rainbow Scarlett and Blaze Ava and Star Isabel and Cloud Layla and Dancer Olivia and Snowflake Rosa and Crystal Ariana and Whisper Matilda and Pearl And look out for: Violet and Twinkle

Farmer Rhys Jones, hands the black and white kitten to Grandma Lydia who decides to call the kitten, Tom Cat. Everything is fine for 13 years. Then one day, Grandma lets Tom Cat out and trips over the carpet. She phones for help and is taken to Parkwyn old folks home, but frets over Tom Cat who is upset when there is no answer at the back door. He then decides to catch some mice from under the shed but is warned off. Upset he begins to cry and the mice feel sorry for him. They get Sam Sparrow to help and Tom Cat manages to go to Farmer Jones dustbin to get scraps. Grandma has an idea to let her grand-daughter and her children take over her cottage as they need a new home. They also bring along their Ginger kitten, George with them. Tom Cat then introduces George to mice and other creatures and stresses they aren't dinner.

This story, was based on an idea by the author's disabled daughter, who would be thrilled to see her name on the credits for this work. Elizabeth who is a Down Syndrome young lady, who acts as chief critic for her mother's stories. Artwork, is by a local freelance young lady by the name of Miss Joanna Husbands. Her artwork, has also appeared in a book entitled, 'Snowy's Story' by Chrisi E Da Pavlova.

From Dav Pilkey, creator of the 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 series, helping children learn 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! Lonely Dragon has made a friend, and he loves spending time with his new buddy! He enjoys telling scary stories, cracking funny jokes and fixing a midnight snack for them to share. But when his friend appears to be ill, Dragon demonstrates what it means to be a true friend. In this warmhearted friendship story of love and loss, Dav Pilkey has created a lovable hero that everyone will cheer for!

A delightful collection of all 20 of the enduringly popular Farmyard Tales stories featuring Mrs. Boot the farmer, her children Poppy and Sam, and a host of friendly farm animals including Curly the pig and Rusty the dog. Illustrated with gentle humour by Stephen Cartwright, with the lovable Little Yellow Duck to spot on every page. Includes favourites that have delighted children for three generations, such as "Pig Gets Stuck", "The Runaway Tractor" and "Camping Out". A beautiful gift that will be read again and again.

Peppa is so excited! Granny Pig's chickens laid some eggs and now there are new chicks! Granny Pig is teaching Peppa and George all about the lifecycle of a chicken! From how eggs stay warm to what newborn chicks are called, there are plenty of fascinating facts and new words for curious children to explore. Learn with Peppa: Peppa's New Chicks helps to introduce children to the natural world and the living things within it by exploring the different stages of a life cycle. - Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of interactive learning board books - Full of fascinating facts and useful information for budding scientists - Every life cycle stage is clearly explained using simple language and clear labels - Each Learn with Peppa interactive board book has been developed by educational experts - Access additional resources and guidance on the Learn with Peppa website Let Peppa support your little ones on their early learning adventure in Learn with Peppa.

A beautiful little storybook all about Eeyore, one of A. A. Milne's beloved characters that's guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up.

One snowy day Pooh and Piglet decide to build a house for Eeyore. But Eeyore already has a house, and now he’s very puzzled because it seems to have disappeared ... let's hope Christopher Robin can find it for him.

This charming story first appeared in A. A.Milne’s The House at Pooh Corner, accompanied by E. H. Shepard’s original illustrations.

Join Professor Goose as she travels through the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, exposing the flaws and explaining the science: bears live in dens, not houses! Did you know, the smallest bowl of porridge would have been the coldest, not 'just right' according to the laws of thermodynamics? Plus, find out what force broke baby bear's chair.

The third volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series starring Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy, Dafne Keen and Amir Wilson. "We're going to the land of the dead and we're going to come back." Will and Lyra, whose fates are bound together by powers beyond their own worlds, have been violently separated. But they must find each other, for ahead of them lies the greatest war that has ever been - and a journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned... this edition has a stunning cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell.

Pete the Cat loves his four groovy buttons... but can he keep singing without them? Pete the Cat is back in another rock'n'roll story about staying positive no matter what life throws at you. Pete is a rock along, sing along Cat... and with his Four Groovy Buttons it's easy to keep singing! But when his groovy buttons don't want to stay on, what does Pete do? Don't worry, it's all good... Count along with Pete as he sees the bright side and keeps on rockin'. Pete the Cat is a NYT bestselling character guaranteed to keep you feeling good, and with a free song, you can sing along too!

A laugh-out-loud funny story, full of animal facts and . . . SLIME. Lenny the lemur is on holiday in California. He's having a wonderful time swinging through the redwood trees, when - ew - he gets slimed! Lenny is determined to find the source of the slime, so off he sets . . . Lenny meets lots of slime-producing animals on his quest, including opossums, dolphins, salamanders and sea-lions. But which one is the sneaky slime-maker who slimed Lenny . . .? The follow-up to Poo! Is That You? and Wee? It's Not Me! from Clare Helen Welsh and the award-winning Nicola O'Byrne. Includes an information spread at the end with animal facts.

A fiercely original verse novel for middle-grade readers and beyond from Zana Fraillon, the Carnegie Award-shortlisted author of The Bone Sparrow. 'Tender and gritty' THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 'Beautifully written ... ambitious and absorbing' BOOKS + PUBLISHING Scruffity is born into the harsh, grey world of a puppy farm, taken from his Mama. What he yearns for most is Family. Just as his chances of adoption grow dangerously thin, Scruffity is set free by a boy as unwanted and lonely as he is. Outside, Scruffity learns all about The Way of Dog - to dig, howl and, most of all, to love. But when tragedy strikes, Scruffity is suddenly all alone again. How does a dog find his way home when he never had one to begin with? A heartfelt, wondefully written and totally compelling story of love and belonging Told through the eyes of a young pup, Scruffity, who will tug at your heartstrings Themes of friendship, loss and hope are woven through a gripping narrative Stunning illustrations by Sean Buckingham

Discover the healing power of nature in one boy's heartbreaking and hopeful journey back from the wilderness. Bird fact no. 30: a nightingale song is one of the most beautiful sounds on the planet. Ten-year-old Jasper has been waiting all spring for his beloved nightingale to return to his garden and sing. But it's not there, and neither is his sister, Rosie. His parents seem sad and preoccupied, so gathering his courage, his backpack and his treasured Book of Birds, Jasper sets out alone on a walk to find them both. The expedition takes Jasper through town and country, meeting a host of characters who are also searching for lost things. Helping his new friends, Jasper begins to see that he may not find what he is looking for when he reaches the journey's end, but even in the darkest of moments, a nightingale's song can be heard somewhere. A love letter to the natural world, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning middle grade novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai will have you turning the last page with tears in your eyes and a heart full of hope. For fans of Pax, Wonder and Wild Child. Praise for The Hunt for the Nightingale: 'An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again' Lisa Thompson, author of Rollercoaster Boy 'A clever, gentle adventure with a masterful plot that deals with the difficult subject of grief so poignantly' Emma Carroll, author of The Week at World's End 'Will break your heart and mend it together again' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild 'Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear 'This poignant exploration of grief and denial seen through the eyes of a child is underpinned by lessons about kindness, acceptance and nature' Daily Mail 'The Hunt for the Nightingale is a beautiful tale of loss, love, and friendship. The voice of Jasper is masterfully crafted, making him an achingly endearing protagonist. Filled with wondrous bird facts and gorgeous illustrations, this book truly soars' Joseph Elliot, author of The Good Hawk 'Brave, unforgettable and beautiful' Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe 'A stunning tale echoing fables of old that paints a portrait of grief with the lightest of touches' Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars 'A beautifully realised story . . . tender and hopeful' Bookseller Editor's Choice

Ready? Get Set! Go! Join the Pups on a revved-up adventure at the race track in this 32 page picture book Children love reading with the PAW Patrol Pups! The PAW Patrol are revved up and ready for race day at the Adventure Bay 500! All the top racers are getting ready for the Adventure Bay 500. When a sneaky racer called The Cheetah stops Marshall's hero The Whoosh from competing, it's up to Marshall to take the wheel! Can he save the trophy before it's too late? Join Chase, Marshall and the rest of the pit-crew pups as they work together to try and keep the cars on track. Meet you at the finish line! Ready, race, rescue!

Chaya, a no-nonsense, outspoken hero, leads her friends and a gorgeous elephant on a noisy, fraught, joyous adventure through the jungle where revolution is stirring and leeches lurk.

Will stealing the queen's jewels be the beginning or the end of everything for the intrepid gang?

In this uplifting picture book about spring, follow two children and their father through their backyard as they discover all the different ways nature wakes up from its long winter sleep. Spot the busy creatures and plants as the tale unfolds, then learn about how each responds to the increasing daylight and warmth that usher in the season. Co-authors Sean Taylor (picture book author) and Alex Morss (ecologist, journalist, and educator) offer an inviting introduction to the science behind spring. The yard is bright, birds are singing, the bees are buzzing and there are tadpoles in the pond! What is all the commotion about?   In each colourful scene, the family discovers a different sign of spring – a bird collecting twigs for its nest, a fox snuggling her cubs, a caterpillar feasting on leaves… After the story, annotated illustrations explain the spring behaviours of various plants and animals. Inspire an appreciation for the natural world in this joyous exploration of spring.

Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Layla can't believe how lucky she is to be at Unicorn Academy! She adores her lively unicorn, Dancer, though she's too nervous to go jumping and riding fast like their friends. When the trees around Sparkle Lake start dying, Layla must find her courage and take Dancer on a thrilling adventure to find the cure! Have you read the other Unicorn Academy stories?: Sophia and Rainbow Scarlett and Blaze Ava and Star Isabel and Cloud And look out for: Olivia and Snowflake

In this brand new story, Peppa remembers meeting her baby brother George for the first time! Tiny Peppa learns what babies can and can't do, and finds out what it means to be a big sister. This heartwarming story will be loved by all fans of Peppa Pig, especially those who are getting ready to welcome a new sibling. Everybody loves Babies! Also Available: Peppa Pig: Peppa's Song Contest Peppa Pig: Peppa's Countdown to Bedtime Peppa Pig: Peppa's Camper Van Peppa Pig: Peppa's Muddy Puddle Walk