Macmillan Children's Books

<p>Dinosaur Squeak! The Compsognathus</p>

<p>Meet Dinosaur Squeak, the little Compsognathus, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of the collectable The World of Dinosaur Roar! series, in association with the Natural History Museum.</p>

<p>Dinosaur Squeak is so tiny, none of the other dinosaurs notice her or even hear her when she speaks! Though her best friend, Dinosaur Roar, is always looking out for her, Squeak is determined to prove that she can survive all on her own. How will she make her voice heard? With fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, Dinosaur Squeak! The Compsognathus is perfect for preschool children.</p>

<p>Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by Dr Paul Barrett of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide, as well as two pages of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for very young dinosaur fans!</p>

<p>Discover more stories featuring these fun dinosaur characters: Dinosaur Honk! The Parasaurolophus, Dinosaur Roar! The Tyrannosaurus Rex, Dinosaur Munch! The Diplodocus . . . and more!</p>

<p>Bill And The Dream Angel</p>

<p>Bill and the Dream Angel, created by bestselling author Lucinda Riley and her son Harry Whittaker, is a reassuring story about moving house and overcoming fears, part of the enchanting Guardian Angels series.</p>

<p>Because somewhere, an angel is listening . . .</p>

<p>Bill and his family have just moved house. But even though Bill's room is much bigger than before, and he has a garden to play in, Bill misses his old, familiar home. This new house makes mysterious noises, especially at night. But luckily, Bill has someone watching over him. Will Destiny, the Dream Angel, be able to show Bill that sometimes, the things we don't understand at first turn out to be the most magical discoveries of all?</p>

<p>A beautiful gift-edition hardback, complete with an angel ribbon marker.</p>

<p>The Boo Zoo : A Peekaboo Lift The Flap Book</p>

<p>Join in the fun with a visit to the zoo and play peekaboo with all your favourite animals in The Boo Zoo, a chunky board book with large fold-out flaps from Rod Campbell, creator of the bestselling preschool classic, Dear Zoo.</p>

<p>At the Boo Zoo the animals like to play Boo! Do you want to play too?</p>

<p>Toddlers will love opening the large fold-out flaps to reveal the favourite zoo animals behind each one - then say 'BOO!' With bright, colourful artwork, a catchy repeated refrain and a whole host of favourite animals to meet, little ones will love lifting the large card flaps to play peekaboo with all the animals at the zoo.</p>

<p>My Mum Is A Lioness</p>

<p>A hilarious tale about a a boy with a wild imagination and his loving family, from award-winning author, Swapna Haddow and bestselling artist, Dapo Adeola.</p>

<p>Run! Hide! My mum's a lioness and she's on the prowl.</p>

<p>Is Mum a lioness? She loves her 'cubs', she can run faster than anything , and she can catch you in a single pounce for cuddles and kisses. She always makes sure you can hear her incredibly loud, proud roar. What else could Mum be but a lioness?</p>

<p>But sometimes, especially when her young ones are upset or scared, a lovely, warm, protective lioness embrace is just what is needed.</p>

<p>My Mum is a Lioness is the brilliantly funny follow-up to My Dad is a Grizzly Bear. Created by Swapna Haddow, author of the Dave Pigeon series, and Dapo Adeola, illustrator of Look Up!</p>

<p>Rumaysa: Ever After</p>

<p>Return to a Once Upon a Time where anything is possible . . . Rumaysa: Ever After is the enchanting sequel to Radiya Hafiza's Rumaysa: A Fairytale - a gorgeously empowering and funny story that spins the classic fairytale to show that anyone can be a hero.</p>

<p>Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fiercest one of all?</p>

<p>Ever since she escaped her tower, Rumaysa has been searching the land, far and wide, determined to find her long lost parents. But after she receives a mysterious invitation from Saira White, Queen of Bishnara, she is soon pulled into a dark, magical adventure, that threatens her own happily ever after . . .</p>

<p>This eagerly anticipated sequel enchantingly intertwines traditional stories of Princesses, Princes, Witches and Beasts with a fresh and empowering perspective, beautifully illustrated by Rhaida El Touny.</p>

<p>The Monster Doctor - Slime Crime</p>

<p>Laughter is the best medicine, so give yourself a healthy dose of fun and silliness with Monster Doctor: Slime Crime. The third in a spectacularly slimy series of monster adventures written and illustrated by John Kelly that will have you roaring with laughter.</p>

<p>Are you looking for the best monster medicine EVER?</p>

<p>Then look no further! FIXITALL will heal tentacle pain, fix leaky noses and stop your limbs falling off – in fact, it will heal practically any common monster illness. (It must be true, because it says so right there on the packet.)</p>

<p>When an annoying saleswoman called Ms Diagnosis arrives at the monster doctor surgery, she swears that her new wonder medicine can cure any monster malady. Ozzy and the monster doctor aren't so sure, and their suspicions are raised when the patients try the unusually slimy samples and strange things start happening . . .</p>

<p>Enjoy more from this howlingly hilarious series with Revolting Rescue and Foul Play.</p>

<p>Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes</p>

<p>Join Mother Goose and her three little goslings as they enjoy over fifty classic nursery rhymes, traditional lullabies and favourite action songs, beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo.</p>

<p>The rhymes are linked together by enchanting original stories about Mother Goose and her goslings as they learn to waddle, swim and more, giving a unique and fresh twist to these traditional favourites.</p>

<p>From Humpty Dumpty to Jack and Jill, and from Baa Baa Black Sheep to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, there's something for everyone in this beautiful gift treasury - a must for every family bookshelf.</p>

<p>Wonder - The Natural History Museum</p>

<p>Wonder: The Natural History Museum Poetry Book is a beautiful gift hardback collection of poetry with poems inspired by The Natural History Museum.</p>

<p>It covers everything from the depths of space to the very centre of the earth - there are poems about the solar system, planet earth, oceans and rivers, birds, dinosaurs, fossils, wildlife, flowers, fungi, insects, explorers and palaeontologists. Each section includes an introduction and some footnotes about particularly interesting species.</p>

<p>The museum has a collection of over eighty million objects and behind the scenes of its twenty-eight galleries crowd kilometres of preserved specimens, libraries of rare books and artworks, wonders gathered on some of the most famous voyages in history, rooms packed with pressed plants, warehouses teeming with stuffed animals and freezers full of DNA. As well as a museum, it is a state-of-the-art centre for discovery with over three hundred resident scientists and over ten thousand visiting researchers each year, investigating everything from dinosaurs to life on other planets.</p>

<p>The collection is made up of brand new and classic poems and is illustrated with botanical drawings and engravings from the museum’s collections.</p>

<p>This fantastic collection speaks of the wonder of nature and shows us why we need to look after our incredible planet.</p>

<p>New In Town</p>

<p>Meet a big, friendly dog looking for a home in this warm and reassuring story by award-winning Marta Altes.</p>

<p>This dog may be alone and without a home, but he’s excited and ready to embrace a new life in a new town – and EVERYONE in it! This town is a busy, vibrant place but sometimes it’s hard being new and feeling different. Who will embrace him back?</p>

<p>A big-hearted celebration of kindness and human connection, from the award-winning creator of Little Monkey. Rich in detail and meaning, with beautiful artwork, this uplifting story is ideal for any child facing a new or daunting situation.</p>

<p>Just Annoying</p>

<p>Is this the right book for you? Take the ANNOYING TEST and find out!</p>

<p>1) Do you ask 'Are we there yet?' over and over on long car trips?

2) Do you like to drive people mad by copying everything they say and do?

3) Do you hog the shower and use up all the hot water?

4) Do you enjoy asking silly questions that have no real answers?

5) Do you swing on the washing line whenever you get the chance?</p>

<p>SCORE: One point for each yes answer.</p>

<p>3-5 You are a practical joking genius. You will love this book.</p>

<p>1-2 You are a good practical joker. You will love this book.</p>

<p>0 You are not a practical joker. You will love this book.</p>

<p>Just Annoying is the second book in this hilarious series of stories about the world's most annoying practical joker – from the creators of the bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.</p>

<p>Peanut Jones And The Illustrated City: From The Creator Of Draw With Rob</p>

<p>'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob's brilliant humour.' - David Walliams</p>

<p>Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, the first title in an adventure series for boys and girls of 8+. This exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind DrawWithRob and is illustrated in black and white throughout.</p>

<p>Some legends are born, some are drawn . . .</p>

<p>Drawing feels like magic to Peanut Jones. But art can't fix her problems. Her dad has gone missing, and she's stuck in a boring new school. Until the day she finds a unique pencil turbo-charged with special powers. Suddenly she's pulled into a world packed with more colour, creativity, excitement and danger than she could ever have imagined. And maybe, just maybe, she might find out what happened to her dad.</p>

<p>'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob's illustrations are full of wit and warmth . . . I need to know what happens next!' - Nadia Shireen</p>

<p>'A vividly illustrated, immersive romp that will leave readers desperate for the next instalment' - Guardian</p>

<p>'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' - Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages &amp; Co series</p>

<p>'Look at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC' - Laura Ellen Anderson, bestselling author of Amelia Fang</p>

<p>The 143-Storey Treehouse</p>

<p>There are lots of laughs at every level in The 143-Storey Treehouse, from the number one Treehouse series from Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.</p>

<p>They've added thirteen new levels to their Treehouse, including a word-o-matic (it knows every word in the whole world!); a recycling depot; a wrecking ball; a deep, dark cave with a real live, fire-breathing dragon; a complaining room; a spooky graveyard (where it's always midnight, even in the middle of the day); and a camping ground where you can have a nice, relaxing camping holiday.</p>

<p>Andy's been a bit stressed, so Terry has decided the perfect way for them to relax is to head up to their new camping ground level for a much-needed holiday. But it turns out to be not quite as relaxing as Terry originally planned . . .</p>

<p>Terry forgets to pack the tent and the food, their attempt at fishing ends in disaster, the spooky campfire stories are a little too spooky and then, to make matters worse, all of Andy's fellow campers start mysteriously disappearing.</p>

<p>Can Andy brave the dark, dark woods and rescue them in time to finish writing their next book?</p>

<p>Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!</p>

<p>Lists For Curious Kids: Human Body</p>

<p>Do you want to know about nine popular hair styles from history, how digestion works in six easy steps, and eight questions about the human body that have no answers?</p>

<p>Then look no further because Lists for Curious Kids – Human Body by Rachel Delahaye is absolutely bursting with eye-popping and informative lists about your body, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your general knowledge at the same time!</p>

<p>Discover your body’s most curious bits and pieces, the most muscly gymnastics events, freaky human body museums … and the worst cures for the Black Death.</p>

<p>With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!</p>

<p>Farmer Llama</p>

<p>A laugh-out-loud funny, rhyming picture book created by Donna David and Fred Blunt. Starring the irresistible Farmer Llama!</p>

<p>Alarm-a-Llama bolts awake and bashes his poor head.

Pyjama-Llama rubs his eyes and climbs out of his bed.

Banana-Llama grabs some food. He's ready for the day!

Farmer-Llama starts his truck and heads out to collect hay.</p>

<p>Join the loveable, accident-prone Farmer Llama for a hilarious farmyard adventure. Complete with pesky cows who just won't get out of Farmer Llama's way . . .</p>

<p>With bright, bold artwork and a brilliantly funny story, this is the perfect read-aloud treat. With a simple phonics-based text, just right for developing early reading skills.</p>

<p>The World Of Dinosaur Roar! Sticker Book</p>

<p>Join in the fun with all your favourite dinosaur characters from The World of Dinosaur Roar! series, created by Peter Curtis, in this colourful sticker activity book – perfect for young dinosaur fans!</p>

<p>Packed full of games, activities, colouring and puzzles, The World of Dinosaur Roar! Sticker Book is specially designed for even the youngest dinosaur enthusiast. Produced in association with the Natural History Museum, London, this brilliant activity book is full of fascinating dinosaur facts, plus over 300 stickers for hours of dinosaur fun! Perfect to keep little ones entertained during long journeys, rainy days or school holidays!</p>

<p>Written and created by Peter Curtis and inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, The World of Dinosaur Roar! series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children. All facts are approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London.</p>

<p>Have you read the stories?

Dinosaur Roar! the Tyrannosaurus rex, Dinosaur Stomp! the Triceratops, Dinosaur Munch! the Diplodocus . . . and many more!</p>

<p>Five More Minutes</p>

<p>'A witty, big-hearted book' - Guardian</p>

<p>The perfect book for Father's Day from the uniquely talented, award-winning picture book creator, Marta Altés, author of Little Monkey. A brilliantly funny, sweet story about time, how we spend it, how it passes and how we can share it together. Perfect for busy children and tired dads everywhere!</p>

<p>Time is a funny thing. Dad talks about it a lot, but I think I know more about time than he does.</p>

<p>A little fox gives his time-starved dad some sage advice about what 'time' really means, and how to make the most of it, from bath time to baking time to 'dad' time. Wise, witty and full of honest vignettes of family life, Five More Minutes is a from bestselling author-illustrator, two times CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés.</p>

<p>'Utterly relatable for anyone with a young family' - BookTrust</p>

<p>'A wise, witty story, full of acutely observed vignettes of family life' - Just Imagine</p>

<p>A Hero Called Wolf</p>

<p>A feel-good, rhyming picture book, with a positive message about being the hero of your own story!</p>

<p>Wolf loves reading. There's just one problem. The more he reads, the more he starts to realize something. . . Every book has a hero; the heroes are handsome, tough and strong; and most importantly, the heroes are never, ever wolves.</p>

<p>But when a giant comes stomping into the library one day, can Wolf find the courage to speak up? Because maybe heroes don't have to be handsome, tough and strong. Maybe true heroes are kind and brave – just like Wolf!</p>

<p>A Hero Called Wolf is an uplifting story set in a magical fairytale world. From Lucy Rowland and Ben Mantle, the creators of Little Red Reading Hood, and The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Book.</p>

<p>The Boy With Wings</p>

<p>Lenny Henry's brilliant first novel, The Boy with Wings, for readers of 9 to 12, illustrated throughout by Keenon Ferrell. Includes an exclusive comic book adventure illustrated by Mark Buckingham.</p>

<p>An ordinary kid is about to become an EXTRAORDINARY hero!</p>

<p>Wings? Check.

A super-cool, super-secret past? Check.

An impossible mission to save the world from a fur-ocious enemy? Check.</p>

<p>When Tunde sprouts wings and learns he’s all that stands between Earth and total destruction, suddenly school is the least of his problems. Luckily, his rag-tag group of pals have got his back, and with his new powers, Tunde is ready to fly in the face of danger.</p>

<p>So what if he can’t even stand up to the school bully? He’s the boy with wings – this is his destiny.</p>

<p>No pressure then. . .</p>

<p>Runaway Robot</p>

<p>Runaway Robot is a funny and heartwarming adventure about two best friends helping put themselves back together, from the award-winning Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton.</p>

<p>When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he bargained for. A lot more. Because there's a giant robot called Eric hidden away on the shelves. Eric has lost one leg and half his memory. He's super strong, but super clumsy. He's convinced that he's the latest technology, when he's actually nearly one hundred year's old and ready for the scrap heap.</p>

<p>Can Alfie find a way to save Eric from destruction – before Eric destroys everything around him?</p>

<p>A House Without Walls</p>

<p>A House Without Walls is a powerful story of family, hope and redemption amidst the refugee crisis in Syria from the award-winning Elizabeth Laird, illustrated by Lucy Eldridge.</p>

<p>Thirteen-year-old Safiya and her family have been driven out of Syria by civil war. Safiya knows how lucky she is – lucky not to be living in a refugee camp, lucky to be alive. But it's hard to feel grateful when she's forced to look after her father and brother rather than go back to school, and now that she's lost her home, she's lonelier than ever.</p>

<p>As they struggle to rebuild their lives, Safiya realizes that her family has always been incomplete and with her own future in the balance, it's time to uncover the secrets that war has kept buried.</p>

<p>Dinosaur Honk! The Parasaurolophus</p>

<p>Meet Dinosaur Honk, a noisy Parasaurolophus, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of the collectable The World of Dinosaur Roar! series, in association with the Natural History Museum.</p>

<p>Dinosaur Honk's honk annoys all the other dinosaurs. She's too loud and causes chaos wherever she goes. Until one day, she discovers that her honk might just come in handy . . . With fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, Dinosaur Honk! The Parasaurolophus is perfect for preschool children.</p>

<p>Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by Dr Paul Barrett of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide, as well as two pages of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans!</p>

<p>Discover more stories featuring these fun dinosaur characters: Dinosaur Squeak! The Compsognathus, Dinosaur Roar! The Tyrannosaurus rex, Dinosaur Munch! The Diplodocus . . . and more!</p>

<p>LEGO® City. Safari Rescue: A Push, Pull And Slide Book</p>

<p>Help the rangers on the LEGO (R) City wildlife reserve look after the safari animals! Little LEGO fans can bring the safari to life as they push, pull and slide the tabs in this fun board book.</p>

<p>Make the LEGO (R) bricks move - feed the monkeys swinging in the tree, guide a lost elephant to a new home and then slide the scene-changing mechanism to discover all the animals on the reserve!</p>

<p>Helps creative minds to:

- enhance motor skills

- develop hand-eye coordination

- play as they read

- be imaginative</p>

<p>LEGO (R) City. Safari Rescue is a great gift for toddlers with inquisitive fingers and minds. Add to the collection and bring more of the LEGO City to life with LEGO (R) City. Police Patrol, LEGO (R) City. Fire Station and LEGO (R) City. Building Site</p>

<p>Conjuror Cow</p>

<p>Conjuror Cow is a brilliantly funny lift-the-flap board book by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and Nick Sharratt, illustrator of You Choose.</p>

<p>Everyone's waiting, the lights have gone low.

So open the curtains and on with the show!</p>

<p>It's Conjuror Cow's big night and she is feeling nervous – will she be able to pull a white rabbit out of her hat? Lift the flaps to see what she makes appear instead. A bunch of flowers? A pig? And lots of pants?! Find out if she manages to wave her wand and save the magic show.</p>

<p>Kat Wolfe Takes The Case (Wolfe &amp; Lamb)</p>

<p>Join brave Kat Wolfe and her animal sidekicks in this second mysterious adventure filled with friendship, freedom and a fierce wild cat!</p>

<p>When a landslide on the Jurassic Coast reveals a rare ‘dragon’ dinosaur, best friends Kat Wolfe and Harper Lamb are thrilled, especially when stars and scientists come flocking to sleepy Bluebell Bay.</p>

<p>But after they begin investigating a suspicious death, events spiral quickly out of control for detectives Wolfe and Lamb. Worse still, Kat’s wild cat is in trouble. Can they solve the mystery – and save the cat's life – before it’s too late?</p>

<p>Kat Wolfe Takes the Case&nbsp;is the second book in Lauren St. John's Wolfe &amp; Lamb series, and is illustrated by Daniel Deamo.</p>

<p>The Room on the Broom Party Book</p>

<p>Plan a wonderful, witchy party with&nbsp;The Room on the Broom Party Book, perfect for themed birthday and Halloween parties!</p>

<p>Based on the bestselling picture book,&nbsp;Room on the Broom, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler,&nbsp;The Room on the Broom Party Book&nbsp;is filled with lots of magical games and activities such as a witch's treasure hunt, broomstick games, magic bog slime and more! Also included are invitations and spooky decorations, recipes for tasty party food, and instructions for making your very own witch's cauldron piñata – plus the Room on the Broom Song, jokes and over 200 stickers.</p>

<p>Egg</p>

<p>A hilarious picture book about a non-conforming Egg from the bestselling Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet.</p>

<p>Important note: This book is not like other books. This is a book that even the smallest children can read. This is a book which will stretch your imagination, celebrate difference and fire up your storytelling brain. This is a book with just one word... Egg.</p>

<p>When an odd egg turns up with a big head and a pointy bottom, the other eggs don't know what to make of it. Can they make the odd egg conform to Normal Egg Standards? The other eggs try turning it upside down, and even make it wear a hat on its bottom to show which side is 'up', but it takes the clever upside-down egg to show them that eggs can be any way up and still be eggs.</p>

<p>Perfect for Easter, or any time of the year, children will love telling the story themselves, looking at the pictures and using different voices for the various 'egg's. Plus the egg-shaped format adds to the eggy fun!</p>

<p>Lists For Curious Kids - Human Body</p>

<p>Do you want to know about nine popular hair styles from history, how digestion works in six easy steps, and eight questions about the human body that have no answers?</p>

<p>Then look no further because The Curious Book of Lists – Human Body by Rachel Delahaye is absolutely bursting with eye-popping and informative lists about your body, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your general knowledge at the same time!</p>

<p>Discover your body’s most curious bits and pieces, the most muscly gymnastics events, freaky human body museums … and the worst cures for the Black Death.</p>

<p>With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!</p>

<p>Trains Trains Trains!: Find Your Favourite</p>

<p>Big trains, small trains, short trains, long trains . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful trains as they whizz along tracks and through tunnels – up, down, around and back again! Can you find your favourite?</p>

<p>Full of spotting and counting fun, with five trains to find on each page and an exciting fold-out race at the end, this rhyming preschool picture book from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading skills and expand language and vocabulary.</p>

<p>With a super-shiny foil cover and fun read-aloud text, Trains Trains Trains! is just the ticket for any transport-obsessed toddler!</p>

<p>Sabotage On The Solar Express</p>

<p>Ride into danger with Hal and Uncle Nat on the fifth breathtaking Adventures on Trains Mystery, Sabotage on the Solar Express, from bestselling award-winners M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. Perfect for readers of 8 to 12 and brilliantly illustrated in black and white throughout by Elisa Paganelli.</p>

<p>'A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story' - David Walliams on The Highland Falcon Thief, the first book in the series.</p>

<p>Billionaire train enthusiast August Reza has invited Harrison Beck and Uncle Nat on the maiden voyage of the Solar Express - the winning design of his Reza's Rocket competition. But during the journey, they discover the train has been sabotaged, hurtling passengers into a heart-stopping, action-packed, thrill ride across the Australian Outback. Can Hal find the saboteur and stop the runaway train before disaster strikes?</p>

<p>Sabotage on the Solar Express can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Adventures on Trains series. Join Hal and Uncle Nat on more stops in this thrilling series with: The Highland Falcon Thief, Kidnap on the California Comet, Murder on the Safari Star, and Danger at Dead Man's Pass.</p>

<p>Praise for the Series:</p>

<p>'Like Murder on the Orient Express but better!' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce on The Highland Falcon Thief</p>

<p>'A first class choo-choo-dunnit!' - David Solomons on Kidnap on the California Comet</p>

<p>'A high-speed train journey worth catching . . .The best yet' - The Times on Murder on the Safari Star</p>

<p>'This series just gets better and better' - Maz Evans on Danger at Dead Man's Pass</p>

<p>The Singing Mermaid 10th Anniversary Edition</p>

<p>Celebrate ten years of the Singing Mermaid with this special anniversary edition of The Singing Mermaid from the fantastic partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks - the bestselling team behind the What the Ladybird Heard adventures.</p>

<p>Hoping for fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins Sam Sly's circus. The crowds love her, but the poor mermaid is kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner and she soon longs to return to the freedom of her ocean home.</p>

<p>The Singing Mermaid is a delightful tale from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With brilliant rhyming verse, bright and distinctive illustrations, this story is loved by children and parents alike.</p>

<p>Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next and What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday.</p>

<p>The Ash Princess 3: Ember Queen</p>

<p>The Ash Princess is dead. Long live the Queen.</p>

<p>Princess Theodosia was a prisoner in her own country for a decade, made to wear a crown of ash. But there was fire in her blood and she escaped, gathering a misfit army of rebels behind her.</p>

<p>Now they have a new and terrifying enemy – the Kaiserin. Possessed of magic no one understands, she is determined to burn down anything and anyone in her way. As the Kaiserin's power grows stronger and her beloved Prinz Søren is taken hostage, Theo is forced to make a terrible choice – will she overcome her heart to liberate her enslaved people and finally reclaim her rightful place as Queen?</p>

<p>Ember Queen is the explosive final part of Laura Sebastian's New York Times bestselling Ash Princess trilogy.</p>

<p>The Snail And The Whale And Friends Outdoor Activity Book</p>

<p>Grab your wellies and head outdoors with this fun-filled activity book packed full of outdoor activities for children, including characters from four bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.</p>

<p>Based on much-loved picture books including The Snail and the Whale and The Gruffalo's Child, and created by nature play specialists Little Wild Things, The Snail and the Whale and Friends Outdoor Activity Book is packed full of fun outdoor activities to encourage children and families to explore nature together. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and lots of hints and tips, the whole family can get involved!</p>

<p>Includes activities based on: The Snail and the Whale, The Gruffalo's Child, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze.</p>

<p>Enjoy more outdoor activities with The Gruffalo and Friends Outdoor Activity Book.</p>

<p>Investigators: Off The Hook</p>

<p>InvestiGators Mango and Brash don their fanciest vests for InvestiGators: Off the Hook, the next mystery in the hilarious adventure series. Written by John Patrick Green and illustrated in full colour, perfect for emerging readers and fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny VS Monkey.</p>

<p>Sewer-loving secret agents Mango and Brash fight for the GATOR good in this zany adventure that will have readers HOOKED!</p>

<p>The InvestiGators are the best crime-fighting duo in the world. But not even their hi-tech training programs can prepare them for the return of their greatest nemesis, Crackerdile, in a shocking new form! Even worse, he's creating a team of super villains! Faced with the choice between saving themselves or catching the crooks, can Mango and Brash make sure the gator good prevails?</p>

<p>Buster's Farm</p>

<p>A fun, touch-and-feel farmyard story from Rod Campbell, creator of the preschool lift-the-flap classic, Dear Zoo.</p>

<p>Join Buster for a busy day on the farm as he visits all his animal friends. Pat a woolly sheep, stroke Skip the farm dog and help Buster count the eggs the hens have laid! Young children will love lifting the flaps and stroking the different animals as they turn the pages in this delightful touch-and-feel board book.</p>

<p>With bright, bold artwork, a simple engaging text and a whole host of favourite farmyard animals, Buster's Farm is a perfect introduction to a day on the farm which is sure to delight little ones.</p>

<p>Little animal lovers will also enjoy Rod Campbell's Look After Us, a lift-the-flap animal book for toddlers with an important message about conservation.</p>

<p>Tempted by the promise of fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins a circus. The crowds love her, but the poor mermaid is kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of her ocean home.</p>

<p>The Singing Mermaid&nbsp;is a delightful tale from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of&nbsp;What the Ladybird Heard. With brilliant rhyming verse, bright and distinctive illustrations and glitter on every page, this story is loved by children and parents alike.</p>

<p>This paperback and CD edition features a fantastic reading of the story by Lauren Laverne.</p>

<p>Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks:&nbsp;Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next&nbsp;and&nbsp;What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday.</p>

<p>The Cook And The King</p>

<p>A deliciously funny cooking adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts.</p>

<p>There once was a very hungry king

Who needed a cook like anything . . .</p>

<p>. . . but the king is very fussy; he tries all the cooks in the kingdom, but no one is good enough. Then he spots Wobbly Bob. Maybe Bob can whip up his favourite dinner? But how will Bob be able to cook for the king when he’s scared of . . . well, everything?!</p>

<p>Discover how the hungry king helps Wobbly Bob face his fears on a cooking adventure across the land and sea.</p>

<p>The Cook and the King&nbsp;is a brilliantly funny story from the award-winning picture book duo Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, creators of&nbsp;Tyrannosaurus Drip. With fun rhyming verse and richly detailed illustrations, this is sure to become a firm favourite with children and adults alike.</p>

<p>Enjoy more stories from Julia Donaldson and David Roberts:&nbsp;The Troll, Tyrannosaurus Drip, Jack and the Flumflum Tree&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Flying Bath.</p>

<p>Oh, Christmas Tree!</p>

<p>It’s Christmas time and every tree on Sidney Street is beautifully decorated – except for one! This rebellious tree would rather sit at the table and pull crackers on Christmas day than stand in a corner wearing glittery decorations! Bauble, Belle and the Tinsel Snake need the tree to behave, so they can fulfil their decorating destinies, but the argumentative tree just won’t stand still and be decorated. Then Belle has a crafty idea. . .</p>

<p>Oh, Christmas Tree!&nbsp;is another hilarious Christmas book from the creative pair behind the bestselling Snowball, Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. This festively funny story is full of their usual warmth and wit, with brilliant characters and a bouncy rhyming text.</p>

<p>Sugarlump And The Unicorn And Other Stories (Audio CD)</p>

<p>Packed full of magic and adventure, this collection of seven fantastic stories from the creators of the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series, is perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all!</p>

<p>Join in the adventure with Sugarlump the rocking horse when a unicorn grants his every wish, help the Singing Mermaid escape the circus and return to her seaside home, join Josephine and her extraordinary new shoes for an action-packed adventure, and much more! This magical collection features seven much-loved stories from the bestselling picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard.</p>

<p>With lively performances from Julian Clary, Noma Dumezweni, Lauren Laverne, Joanna Page, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant and Sophie Thompson, and including the Sugarlump and the Unicorn Song, music and sound effects, Sugarlump and the Unicorn and Other Stories is a must-have audio collection, perfect for listening to together.</p>

<p>This fantastic collection includes seven bestselling stories together on one CD: Sugarlump and the Unicorn, The Singing Mermaid, Sharing a Shell, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Princess and the Wizard, The Girl the Bear and the Magic Shoes and Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox.</p>

<p>Ninja!</p>

<p>A brilliantly funny, action-packed picture book about Ninjas, created by the author of Mixed and winner of the Federation of Children's Book Award and UKLA Award for best picture book, Arree Chung.</p>

<p>Maxwell is a Ninja. He must be strong, courageous and silent.</p>

<p>Maxwell's mission? To creep through the house, past the sleeping dad, and claim the chocolate biscuits and the sacred cup. There may be obstacles, like baby sisters who do not know the way of the Ninja. But have no fear! A true Ninja can overcome all challenges.</p>

<p>This wonderfully funny story, with fun, comic-book style illustrations, will appeal to all want-to-be Ninjas.</p>

<p>Just One Of Those Days</p>

<p>From Jill Murphy, creator of the classic Peace at Last, comes the long-awaited third story about the lovable Bear family.</p>

<p>It had been a long night . . . so Mr and Mrs Bear woke up late.</p>

<p>When Mr and Mrs Bear wake up late, it's raining outside – and Baby Bear is late for nursery. Then Mrs Bear sits on her glasses at work and Mr Bear spills his coffee! Oh dear – it seems this is just going to be one of those days! But the lovable Bear family muddle through cheerfully, and there's even a surprise for Baby Bear when Mr Bear gets home from work.</p>

<p>With all the hallmarks of an instant classic, Just One of Those Days is a gentle story about a family day, which parents and children everywhere will relate to – full of satisfying read-aloud repetition and rhythm – and with Jill Murphy's instantly recognizable, cosily-lit illustrations.</p>