The poignant, heart warming and beautifully written new standalone novel from the best-loved and original Queen of Tween, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as “funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!”.
Ruby, Tizz and Sam are sisters. At 12, Ruby is the oldest but with all the stuff she has to worry about right now, sometimes she feels more like the mum of the family.
And speaking of mums, the sisters do have one, and she loves her three girls to the moon and back, but
she suffers from something called bipolar disorder which can sometimes make life very difficult…
A poignant, moving and uplifting story about family and friendship by the original Queen of Tween, Jean Ure.
Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien
folk, from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The
Gruffalo and Stick Man.
'By a loobular lake on a far-off planet
There lived a young Smed, and her name was Janet.
Not far away, on a humplety hill,
There lived a young Smoo by the name of Bill.'
The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue).
So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly
disapprove.
But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of
love stories.There’s even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate!
Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift
for toddlers
With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this picture
book from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator
is literally out of this world!
Friendship, love, adventure and togetherness are at the
heart of this joyful story
From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man
and Zog, which have all been made into animated films
The animated film of The Smeds and the Smoos is the
winner of an International Emmy Award
The animated film of Tiddler stars
voice artists including Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones)
as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob
Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip).
Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny picture
book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
‘Blast off with the most exciting book yet from
the creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey
through space in a book that is perfect for reading together.’
The Sun
Collect the whole Scholastic picture book series by Julia Donaldson
and Axel Scheffler:
Stick Man
Superworm
Tabby McTat
The Highway Rat
The Scarecrows' Wedding
The Smeds and the Smoos
Tiddler
Ugly Five
Zog
Zog and the Flying Doctors
Also available in hardback, board book, book and CD and early
reader formats.
Each title also has a sticker activity book with
over 300 stickers and pages of activities for
hours of extra fun.
Tally is autistic and proud.
She used to feel like she had to hide her autism, but now Tally
is determined to make sure people see who she really is.
But now Tally has a new worry - her school
trip. And that means new places, new people and new
challenges.
She quickly falls in with the popular girls and is grateful that
they don't make a big deal about her autism, but it's not long
before Tally realises that, while the girls are popular,
they aren't very kind.
With a jolt Tally understands that she's not the only one who's
been made to feel like she has to hide her true self.
But will she find the strength to stand up for herself and the
people she knows are being treated unfairly, or will she stay quiet?
And will Tally ever find her people?
The second book written in collaboration with Libby Scott
When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing online
it soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying that
Libby's writing helped them understand autism for the first time
This fictionalised portrayal of a young autistic
girl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaboration
with Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational book
that will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what
it's like to be autistic
Perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and The
Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time
BOOKS BY LIBBY SCOTT AND REBECCA WESTCOTT
Can You See Me? (2019)
Do You Know Me? (2020)
Ways To Be Me (2021)
Compelling period fiction for 9+ readers from the Waterstones Children's Prize shortlisted Helen Peters.Evie couldn't be angrier with her mother. She's only gone and got married again and has flown off on honeymoon, sending Evie to stay with a godmother she's never even met in an old, creaky house in the middle of nowhere. It is all monumentally unfair.
But on the first night, Evie sees a strange, ghostly figure at the window. Spooked, she flees from the room, feeling oddly disembodied as she does so.
Out in the corridor, it's 1814 and Evie finds herself dressed as a housemaid. She's certain she's gone back in time for a reason. A terrible injustice needs to be fixed. But there's a housekeeper barking orders, a bad-tempered master to avoid, and the chamber pots won't empty themselves. It's going to take all Evie's cunning to fix things in the past so that nothing will break apart in the future...
Absorbing, brilliant storytelling from the author of The Secret Hen House Theatre, The Farm Beneath the Water, Anna at War and The Jasmine Green Series for younger readers.
Frog Hops Off! is a warm and funny adventure story celebrating self-confidence and individuality, perfect for preschool readers.
Frog is always bouncy, but today he is bouncier than usual! He can’t wait to go exploring underground with Miss Hoot and all his friends from Twit Twoo School. But when Frog gets over-excited and hops off on his own, he soon realizes he doesn’t know the way back again . . . Join in the fun in this heart-warming adventure story, with a gentle message about listening carefully in class.
Join Frog, Rabbit, Mouse, Mole, Owl and their teacher, Miss Hoot, at their fun-filled treetop school. With a cast of adorable animal characters and bright, bold, distinctive illustrations from the award-winning Lydia Monks, illustrator of the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series, the Twit Twoo School series is sure to delight young children.
Twit Twoo School: warm and witty stories, perfect for every preschooler. Share more exciting school adventures in Mouse's Big Day and Rabbit Races Ahead!
THE ONE WITH THE CHRISTMAS GETAWAY!
The twelfth laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! A global phenomenon with 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide!
Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town.
It's freezing cold at home and his parents are stressed about Christmas, so they decide the whole family are going to escape to a tropical island! A few days in paradise SHOULD do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family.
The trouble is this version of paradise turns out to include sun poisoning, stomach troubles and venomous creatures.
Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?
WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID?
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious!
Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on
Laughter guaranteed!
*BRAND NEW* DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE DEEP END IS OUT NOW!
And DON'T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.
'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent
Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End - the BRAND NEW Wimpy Kid book - out now!!
Longlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Medal.Red asks, 'Will we always be together?' 'Always,' I say. 'Just you and me in that little boat, watching the scarlet ibis flying back to the Caroni Swamp.' Scarlet's used to looking after her brother, Red. He's special - different. Every night she tells him his favourite story - about the day they'll fly far away to the Caroni Swamp in Trinidad, where thousands of birds fill the sky. But when Scarlet and Red are split up and sent to live with different foster families, Scarlet knows she's got to do whatever it takes to get her brother back ...A wonderfully moving new novel from the author of Sky Hawk and White Dolphin.
The anticipated second book in 2019’s breakout magical fantasy series, Starfell, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton.
Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, recently saved the world. The problem is, nobody can remember it – and, to make matters worse, her magical ability seems broken. Instead of finding lost things, objects keep disappearing against her will … which is especially troubling now that her friend Sometimes needs her help!
Sometimes has discovered how to see ten minutes into the future. Unfortunately that’s only enough time to find out that his kidnappers are on their way! His only hope is to write an urgent letter to Willow, asking if she wouldn’t mind trying to find him.
As Willow and her friends piece together what has happened to Sometimes, their adventure takes them from an enchanted tower to the magical forest of Wisperia and into dangerous new realms… Can Willow save Sometimes when her own powers are out of control?
Adventures await in this heartwarming tale of a little raccoon moving to a new home, perfect for any child facing big changes.
Moving to a new home can sometimes feel scary and a little bit lonely, but this little raccoon soon discovers that wherever you go, adventures follow. My New Home is a warm, thoughtful and reassuring story, perfect for children about to move house or start a new school, with a universal message about the importance of kindness and acceptance when meeting someone new.
From bestselling author-illustrator Marta Altés, two times CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, comes a beautiful and uplifting story about moving house, making friends and finding a new home. With charming illustrations and a gentle, comforting narrative, My New Home is a must-have for any child navigating life's big changes.
Animal Explorers is a wonderful picture book series
that will inspire all budding travellers and explorers to follow
their dreams.
Lola the polar bear has a passion for plants. She's determined
to find the rarest ones on the planet.
So Lola makes a grand decision: she's going to trek to the Amazon
jungle!
It's hard work for a polar bear, but nothing holds Lola back.
And there's a prize for her at the end of it, when she discovers
the elusive Singing Orchid!
Animal Explorers is a witty, entertaining picture-book
series that will inspire children to follow their
dreams.
Sharon Rentta's glowing illustrations are packed withfabulous
characters and funny details to
point out and share
Mini biographies at the end of the book tell
the amazing stories of three real-life explorers
Also in the Animal Explorers series:
Stella the Astronaut, in which an adventurous squirrel
dreams of being the first of her kind in space.
Toby the Deep-Sea Diver, in which a young tiger
longs to explore the deepest, darkest depths of the
ocean.
Praise for Sharon Rentta's books:
""Rentta's illustrations are first class . . . destined to become
a favourite."" Carousel
""full of colour and joy . . . great to read out loud"" Books
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