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<p>The Gilded Ones</p>

<p>THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER!</p>

<p>The must-read new bold and immersive West African-inspired fantasy series, as featured on Cosmo, Bustle, Book Riot and Refinery 29. In this world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice, perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther.</p>

<p>Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in Otera, a deeply patriarchal ancient kingdom, where a woman's worth is tied to her purity, and she must bleed to prove it. But when Deka bleeds gold - the colour of impurity, of a demon - she faces a consequence worse than death. She is saved by a mysterious woman who tells Deka of her true nature: she is an Alaki, a near-immortal with exceptional gifts. The stranger offers her a choice: fight for the Emperor, with others just like her, or be destroyed...</p>

<p>"Fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther are going to adore this one." Buzzfeed</p>

<p>"[A] stormingly good debut." The Observer</p>

<p>"Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy." Refinery 29</p>

<p>"The Gilded Ones redefines sisterhood and is sure to leave readers both inspired and ultimately hopeful." Stephanie Garber, 1 NYT bestselling author of Caraval</p>

<p>"A dark feminist tale spun with blood and gold, The Gilded Ones lifts the veil of violent patriarchy and burns the idea of purity to the ground. Must read!" Dhonielle Clayton, NYT bestselling author of The Belles</p>

<p>"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</p>

<p>Usborne First Jigsaws: Animals</p>

<p>Discover the wonderful world of animals, with this delightful set of jigsaws and a book. Each sturdy jigsaw comes in two easy-to-match pieces, with charming illustrations by Stella Baggott. This is the perfect way to introduce young minds to simple problem solving, reading time and all kinds of amazing animals.</p>

<p>Sticker Kings &amp; Queens</p>

<p>A stunning sticker book packed with kings and queens through the ages, and sumptuous, historically accurate stickers to complete their outfits. Includes Queen Nefertiti, King Henry VIII, Emperor Qianlong of China, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth II and lots more to dress in ceremonial robes, crowns, gowns, ruffs, hats, wigs, collars and cravats.</p>

<p>Monsters At The Seaside</p>

<p>Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry.</p>

<p>Billy and his family are off to the seaside. The MINI MONSTERS are very excited to be going too. Soon they're building sandcastles and enjoying their picnic. It's all going so well until Trumpet is STOLEN by a seagull! How is Billy ever going to get him back?</p>

<p>Packed with colour illustrations, comic strips, maps and speech bubbles, with an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most reluctant reader.</p>

<p>Collect all the books in the Billy and the Mini Monsters series!</p>

<p>1. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters in the Dark</p>

<p>2. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to School</p>

<p>3. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go Swimming</p>

<p>4. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a Plane</p>

<p>5. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to a Party</p>

<p>6. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Move House</p>

<p>7. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a School Trip</p>

<p>8. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at the Seaside</p>

<p>9. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Halloween</p>

<p>10. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Go Camping</p>

<p>11. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Go Green</p>

<p>12. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Christmas</p>

<p>Wipe-Clean Aquarium Activities</p>

<p>Join the dots, spot differences, solve mazes and trace the dotted lines in this vibrant aquarium-themed book. The fun activities will give young children plenty of practice in pen-control - an essential skill they must learn before starting to form letters and numbers. Shiny wipe-clean pages mean each activity can be enjoyed again and again.</p>

<p>Art Activities</p>

<p>An exciting book packed full of activities based around famous works of art.</p>

<p>Young artists will love exploring the world of art with this entertaining book. Packed with fun facts, puzzles and things to spot, as well as plenty of drawing and colouring activities, each page introduces a different work of art from all kinds of artists, movements and time periods.</p>

<p>Graphs And Charts Activity Book</p>

<p>This activity book aims to encourage children to discover data handling as a key maths tool in everyday life. The book talks through how to collect, display, and analyse data in a range of different ways. It focuses on how data can be useful, what graphs work best for different types of data, and how to tell what statistics might be telling you. Supports foundation maths skills taught in school. Teaches critical thinking about statistics, and the importance of sample sizes and study designs in drawing conclusions. Interactive activities, such as colouring in, and puzzles to solve - including stickers to help the reader find the answers.</p>

<p>The Rhyming Alphabet</p>

<p>A lively cast of characters from aardvarks to zebras decide to disrupt and rewrite an alphabet book to make it more fun. Rhyming text and appealing illustrations combine perfectly to bring the story of big blue bear, elegant eel, fabulous flamingo, snazzy snail and talented toucan to life as each animal claims its rightful place in the book.</p>

<p>Anisha, Accidental Detective: Show Stoppers</p>

<p>The school show must go on, in the fourth hilarious mystery in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective series!</p>

<p>JUST ONE WEEK UNTIL SHOWTIME!</p>

<p>I'm SO busy - our class is putting on a musical, and we only have ONE WEEK before curtain up. And, as it's nearly DIWALI, Granny Jas is cooking non-stop, and Auntie Bindi is determined to BRING THE BLING.</p>

<p>I'm leaving the theatrics to Milo, but as the director's assistant I have LOADS to do...especially now everything is going WRONG. Even Molly the cat is forgetting her cues! Miss Jive believes the show is CURSED, but I think someone is trying to STOP THE SHOW!</p>

<p>Time for me, ANISHA, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE, to step into the spotlight!</p>

<p>Praise for the Anisha, Accidental Detective series:</p>

<p>Winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize and of the Crimefest Best Crime Novel for Children</p>

<p>Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award, the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year, and the Laugh Out Loud Book Award</p>

<p>"DELIGHTFUL! Perfect for younger detectives - so funny and clever and sweet" Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series</p>

<p>"An absolute joy" Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake</p>

<p>"Super funny and packed with lovable characters" Swapna Haddow, author of Dave Pigeon</p>

<p>This is a classic Usborne book which has been enjoyed by three generations since its first publication in 1975 - now completely reillustrated by the original artist Colin King, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Anyone who remembers this book from their own childhood will love to introduce a new generation to this unique visual explanation of how the human body works. Those previously unfamiliar with it are in for a treat. It covers all the basics of human biology.

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<p>Wipe-Clean Horse And Pony Activities</p>

<p>Themed activities give young children plenty of practice in pen-control - an essential skill they must learn before starting to form letters and numbers. Children will enjoy joining the dots, spotting differences, solving mazes and tracing over the dotted lines, then wiping the pages clean and doing it all again.</p>

<p>Lift-the-Flap Questions And Answers About Feelings</p>

<p>Why can't I be happy all the time? What can I do when I feel like exploding? Is it ok to give up? This book is packed full of tips, tools and everyday situations to help kids think about and answer these BIG questions for themselves.</p>

<p>Garden Magic Painting Book</p>

<p>Packed with vivid scenes showing garden favourites from a pumpkin patch to busy butterflies and frolicking foxes. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of sumptuous colours.</p>

<p>Play Hide And Seek With Octopus</p>

<p>Octopus is playing hide-and-seek... would you like to join in? Little children will love opening the big flaps in this beautifully illustrated book to discover who's hiding behind each one. As well as the octopus, there's a turtle, a crab, a fish and a sea horse to discover under the sea.</p>

<p>Usborne Dinosaur Tales First Reading Level 3: The Dinosaur With The Noisy Snore</p>

<p>Everyone in Dinosaur Valley is ready for bed. But noisy neighbour Rory is keeping them awake with his super-loud snore. Can he learn to be considerate and maybe even put his snore to good use? Find out in this fun follow-up to the best-selling The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar.</p>

<p>Build Your Own Mythical Beasts Sticker Book</p>

<p>In this magical sticker book, you can complete pictures of some of the world's most awe-inspiring mythical beasts - from a howling werewolf and monstrous yeti, to a fiery Leviathan and majestic Chinese dragon. Not forgetting the terrifying Medusa, of course... Find the right stickers to complete your beasts, then read their descriptions, compare their statistics, and use them to create some stories of your own.</p>

<p>Spy Mazes</p>

<p>Infiltrate top-secret bases, navigate laser networks and escape in high-speed pursuits as you delve into the world of espionage in this stylish selection of mazes. Each maze is more challenging than the last, from following snowy footprints to decrypting codewords, and all the answers are at the back if you get stuck.</p>

<p>Don't Tickle The Bear! (Usborne Touchy-Feely Sounds)</p>

<p>You mustn't tickle the bear, or it might growl at you... but it's hard to resist that fluffy touchy-feely patch! This hilarious book has four touchy-feely patches which make a sound when you press them (bear, eagle, moose and wolf), along with holes in the pages and a musical finale</p>

<p>My First Computer Coding Book Using ScratchJr</p>

<p>A fun, friendly guide to coding on a tablet computer using the free ScratchJR app. Discover how computers work and how to tell them what to do using code, then follow simple, step-by-step instructions to code stories and games including a fairy garden, a pet monster and a space game. Links to websites and helpful notes for grown-ups included!</p>

<p>Still Life</p>

<p>THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK

WINNER OF DYMOCKS BOOK OF THE YEAR

A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2021

WINNER OF THE INWORDS LITERARY AWARD</p>

<p>‘Sheer joy' Graham Norton</p>

<p>‘Utterly beautiful … filled with hope’ Joanna Cannon, author of Three Things About Elsie</p>

<p>’A gorgeous, generous story of kind hearts and kindred spirits’ Daily Mirror</p>

<p>From the author of When God was a Rabbit and Tin Man, Still Life is a big-hearted story of the families we forge and the friendships that make us.</p>

<p>1944, Italy. As bombs fall around them, two strangers meet in the ruined wine cellar of a Tuscan villa and share an extraordinary evening.</p>

<p>Ulysses Temper is a young British soldier, Evelyn Skinner a 64-year-old art historian living life on her own terms. She has come to salvage paintings from the wreckage of war and relive memories of her youth when her heart was stolen by an Italian maid in a particular room with a view. Ulysses’ chance encounter with Evelyn will transform his life – and all those who love him back home in London – forever.</p>

<p>Uplifting, sweeping and full of unforgettable characters, Still Life is a novel about beauty, love, family and friendship.</p>

<p>‘THE most beautiful book … it will stay with me a long time’ Sara Cox, BBC Two’s Between the Covers</p>

<p>‘Extraordinary . . . my book of the year’ Liz Nugent, author of Our Little Cruelties</p>

<p>‘Moving, wise, poetic and funny’ Daily Mail</p>

<p>‘Winman’s pages teem with boisterous, exuberant life’ Sunday Times</p>

<p>The Supreme Lie</p>

<p>Twice Carnegie medal winning Geraldine McCaughrean's enthralling new novel is set in a world paralysed by natural disaster and dangerous lies.</p>

<p>Fifteen-year-old Gloria is maid to Afalia's tyrannical Head of State, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding, Madame Suprema runs away, fearing she will be blamed for the crisis. To cover up this cowardly act, Gloria is made to step into Madame Suprema's shoes and is thrust into a world of corrupt and desperate politicians. As Gloria becomes aware of the forces toying with her every move, she must take decisions that could save, or end, thousands of lives - including her own...</p>

<p>A brilliant and darkly funny commentary on our present times by one of our greatest writers.</p>

<p>A Tater Tales Book - The Greatest In The World</p>

<p>"Chock-full of spudtacular puns and a feel-good surprise ending, Clanton offers a delightful laugh-on-every-page” Booklist</p>

<p>Two spud siblings face off in a series of epic challenges in the first of a hilariously silly graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books.</p>

<p>Rot is a mutant potato who wakes up feeling great, maybe even…the greatest in the world! But that only makes Rot’s brother Snot the grumpiest in the world. The only solution? An epic contest to prove who is the greatest once and for all, judged by the only impartial party they can find—their small fry little sister, Tot.</p>

<p>But as the stakes get higher through the muddy potato sack race, sacred hot potato roll, and a hilarious laughing contest, their rivalry spirals out of control. Suddenly Rot’s not feeling so spudtacular anymore. Will this tater trio ever be able to determine who the greatest in the world really is?</p>

<p>Unhurry Magic Painting</p>

<p>A relaxation book for children age 5 and over, that helps children focus, feel calm and content, by simply sweeping a wet paintbrush over the pages and watching them burst into colour.</p>

<p>Unhurry Magic Painting&nbsp;is a book to help you relax, slow down and be mindful. Simply swoosh a wet paintbrush over the lines and watch the pages burst into colour. There are sixteen pictures to paint, with some 'mindful painting' tips at the beginning to help make the experience that little bit more peaceful.</p>

<p>Book And Jigsaw: Alphabet</p>

<p>Little children can have fun as they begin to learn all the letters of the alphabet with this book and jigsaw. Bright illustrations of animals, vehicles and more, along with large, clear letters, are perfect for building first literacy skills, such as letter shape recognition and linking letters and sounds.</p><p>1. Book And Jigsaw: Alphabet</p><p>2. Bộ Bo Góc Bảo Quản</p>

<p>The Thorns Remain</p>

<p>1919

In a Highland village forgotten by the world, the young people who remain after war and flu will soon head south to make something of themselves.</p>

<p>Moira Jean and her friends venture to the forest for a last night

of laughter before parting ways. Moira Jean is being left behind. She too planned to leave once – but her lover died in France and, with him, her future. The friends light a fire and dance. But, with every twirl about the flames, strange new dancers thread between them, music streaming from the trees.</p>

<p>The Fae have joined the dance.</p>

<p>Suddenly Moira Jean finds herself all alone, her friends spirited away.</p>

<p>Winter Wonderland Magic Painting Book</p>

<p>Filled with wintry whimsy, from ice-skating unicorns to snow castles, northern lights and other fantastical delights. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and festive colours magically appear! A mess-free way to keep children busy in the holidays. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.</p>

<p>Lift-the-Flap Trees</p>

<p>What kind of tree grows in the sea? How tall are the tallest trees? Which tree can change how its leaves taste? This flap book holds the answers, along with masses of other amazing tree facts, and can tell you why we need trees - and why they need our help.</p>

<p>Geronimo</p>

<p>The brand-new HEARTWARMINGLY HILARIOUS children’s picture book from NUMBER ONE bestselling David Walliams. Illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross.

Meet Geronimo – the baby penguin who has one dream and one dream only – and that is to fly!</p>

<p>But everyone knows penguins can’t fly… or can they?</p>

<p>With a little help from his dad and friends, baby Geronimo discovers that even the wildest of dreams can come true.</p>

<p>A delightfully topsy-turvy book with an uplifting message about following your dreams – another blockbusting classic from David Walliams and Tony Ross!</p>

<p>There are lots of funny pictures of penguins in this book, but please note any mention of ‘free’ penguins on the back cover is a joke and as such should be taken lightly.</p>

<p>How are plants and animals related? What is the Universe made of? And just what is the big secret behind it all? Find out all about the mysteries which scientists have been exploring for thousands of years. This fascinating book is packed with detailed illustrations and interactive flaps which lift to reveal amazing facts that bring the world of science to life.</p>

<p>And Then There Were None</p>

<p>Agatha Christie’s masterpiece, and the best-selling murder mystery book of all time, celebrates its 80th birthday with this gorgeous hardback Special Edition.</p>

<p>‘We’re not going to leave the island. None of us will ever leave. It’s the end, you see – the end of everything…’</p>

<p>1939. Europe teeters on the brink of war. Ten strangers are invited to Soldier Island, an isolated rock near the Devon coast. Cut off from the mainland, with their generous hosts Mr and Mrs U.N. Owen mysteriously absent, they are each accused of a terrible crime. When one of the party dies suddenly they realise they may be harbouring a murderer among their number.</p>

<p>The 10 strangers include a reckless playboy, a troubled Harley Street doctor, a formidable judge, an uncouth detective, an unscrupulous mercenary, a God-fearing spinster, two restless servants, a highly decorated general and an anxious secretary. One by one they are picked off. Who will survive? And who is the killer? Copies of an ominous nursery rhyme hang in each room, the murders mimicking the awful fates of its ‘Ten Little Soldier Boys’.</p>

<p>The Shark Caller</p>

<p>WINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022</p>

<p>A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK</p>

<p>Dive beneath the waves with this spell-binding adventure of friendship, forgiveness and bravery, set on the shores of Papua New Guinea, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Eva Ibbotson.</p>

<p>"I want to be able to call the sharks. Teach me the magic and show me the ways."</p>

<p>Blue Wing is desperate to become a shark caller, but instead she must befriend infuriating newcomer Maple, who arrives unexpectedly on Blue Wing's island.</p>

<p>At first, the girls are too angry to share their secrets and become friends. But when the tide breathes the promise of treasure, they must journey together to the bottom of the ocean to brave the deadliest shark of them all...</p>

<p>"The most incredible story...tender and wise, with themes of friendship, love, grief, revenge and acceptance." Michelle Harrison</p>

<p>"Magnificent and beautiful." Sophie Anderson</p>

<p>Book of the Microscope</p>

<p>This book brings a world of teeny creatures and tiny details vividly to life. Packed with exciting facts and amazing photographs, it includes practical, hands-on activities, for those with and without a microscope at home.</p>

<p>Peep Inside A Fairy Tale Aladdin</p>

<p>Enter the fairytale world of genies and magic in this delightful new addition to the Peep Inside a Fairy Tale series. Aladdin is a poor boy, but by trusting his instincts, and with a little luck, he achieves his heart's desire. Delicately cut holes in the pages entice the reader through Aladdin's adventure, with flaps revealing magical transformations.</p>

<p>The Lord Of The Rings 2: The Two Towers</p>

<p>Building on the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the second part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien's own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth.</p>

<p>Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs.</p>

<p>Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.</p>

<p>The Blunders</p>

<p>Million-copy bestseller David Walliams’ funniest book yet – a laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history</p>

<p>Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people.</p>

<p>This family of upper-class twits lives in a crumbling country house named Blunder Hall. When their home comes under threat, they must embark on a series of comic misadventures to save it.</p>

<p>Absurd and hilarious, The Blunders is David Walliams’ funniest book yet. A laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history.</p>

<p>Architecture Scribble Book</p>

<p>Plan an underground house, design your own bridge and lots more in this entertaining write-in activity book, filled with ideas to brainstorm, puzzles to solve and objects to design. Includes downloadable templates and links to specially selected websites to find more architecture facts and activities.</p>

<p>Look And Find Puzzles Bugs</p>

<p>Spot a superhero spider, a bee on a bicycle and a bug wearing boots, and look for the little white mouse hiding on every page. This lively book is teeming with butterflies, bees, beetles and other bugs to find, match, count and talk about.</p>

<p>The Return Of The King</p>

<p>Begin your journey into Middle-earth.</p>

<p>A New Legend Begins on Prime Video, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.</p>

<p>The third part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS.</p>

<p>The Dark Lord has risen, and as he unleashes hordes of Orcs to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into his realm in Mordor.</p>

<p>To defeat Sauron, the One Ring must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. But the way is impossibly hard, and Frodo is weakening. The Ring corrupts all who bear it and Frodo's time is running out.</p>

<p>Will Sam and Frodo succeed, or will the Dark Lord rule Middle-earth once more?</p>

<p>That's Not My Christmas Fairy</p>

<p>Enjoy Christmas with five colourful fairies in this delightful title in the well-loved That's not my... series. Babies and toddlers will love exploring the tactile touchy-feely patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse.</p>

<p itemprop="description"> The sparkling debut children's novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country, with sparkling new cover look to tie in with later books. Dennis was different. Why was he different, you ask? Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book...Charming, surprising and hilarious - The Boy in the Dress is everything you would expect from the co-creator of Little Britain. David Walliams's beautiful first novel will touch the hearts (and funny bones) of children and adults alike.</p>