Children's Books

Four hilarious capers by the inimitable Allan Ahlberg, now in one bumper volume! Ideal for early readers, with lively illustrations by Katharine McEwen. The Man Who Wore All His Clothes, Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award, is joined for the first time by The Woman Who Won Things, The Children Who Smelled a Rat and The Cat Who Got Carried Away in this brilliantly funny quartet of early readers by the internationally acclaimed Allan Ahlberg. One morning Mr Gaskitt puts on all his clothes, Mrs Gaskitt picks up a robber in her taxi, Gus and Gloria have trouble with a teacher, Horace the cat goes to a friend's house to watch TV ... and the car radio gets things wrong. What follows is an action-packed, swift-paced and farcical romp as the plots of each family member interweave, ending in a thrilling car chase with Mr Gaskitt saving the day. And that's just the first story... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529533064 • Author: Allan Ahlberg • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Use the stickers to dress the sweet dolls in this Sticker Dolly Dressing Book! Decorate lots of magical unicorns and use your imagination to bring them to life in this enchanting book. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781474967822• Author: Antonia Miller• Publisher: Usborne• Format: Paperback• Pages: 34• Dimensions: 31 x 24 x 0.3cm

Dive into a pool of more than 160 wonderful word-searches and attempt to complete the whole book! Give your brain a real test with four different levels of difficulty to work through and time yourself to try beat your best. It is time to put your brains into gear and explore the world of word search! Lets get word-y! Product Information:• ISBN: 9781780556192• Author: Dr Gareth Moore• Publisher: Buster Books• Format: Paperback• Pages: 200• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 1cm

Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town in the twelfth instalment of Jeff Kinney's bestselling series. With the cold weather setting in and the stress of the Christmas holiday approaching, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family. But they soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Sun-poisoning, stomach troubles and venomous creatures all threaten to ruin the family's vacation. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780141385259• Author: Jeff Kinney• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Paperback• Pages: 217• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 1.5cm

Enjoy the wonderful world of Disney in this awesome colouring book. With over 80 pages bursting with family favourites, this is the ideal book for any Disney fan. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781788102872• Format: Paperback• Author: Disney• Publisher: Autumn Publishing• Pages: 88• Dimensions: 27 x 19.6 x 0.5cm

This is the story of Mrs Large the elephant – who just needs five minutes of peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast and the morning paper. But there’s never a dull moment with the Larges, and it soon becomes clear that mum's quiet time is to be very short-lived! Family life is beautifully observed in this warm and funny modern classic from Jill Murphy, one of Britain's most treasured author-illustrators.  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285396 • Author: Jill Murphy • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28.2 x 23.8 x 0.4 cm

From #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. It’s been three months since demigod boyfriends Nico di Angelo and Will Solace returned from Tartarus, and there hasn’t been a single quest for them in all that time. So, when Nico’s half sister Hazel asks them to come to Camp Jupiter to help with an ‘issue’, Nico shadow-jumps at the chance to do something. What Hazel didn’t tell the boys is that she’s providing a haven for a group of monsters who’ve escaped the Underworld! Apparently, during Nico and Will’s trip to the Underworld, they showed the monsters that they don’t have to be evil – that the monsters have options. But then the monsters start disappearing from the camp and it’s clear a dark force is at work – and Nico, Will and Hazel are shocked to find that they’re connected to it . . . Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241731406 • Author: Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions: 24.2 x 15.9 x 4 cm

Peter is excited to be going to forest school with Benjamin Bunny, they can't wait to learn all about the woodland they live in. But when he learns that his sisters won't be there, the little bunny gets nervous. Luckily Mrs. Rabbit is there to reassure him and hold his paw on the first day. With new, humorous illustrations of Beatrix Potter's well-loved characters, this reassuring tale mirrors young children's early experiences. This book is a perfect gift for children to prepare for their first days at school or nursery. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241552735 • Author: Beatrix Potter • Publisher: Warne • Format: Hardback • Pages: 16 • Dimensions: 20 x 16.7 x 1.5 cm

Escape to Hogwarts with the unmissable series that has sparked a lifelong reading journey for children and families all over the world. The magic starts here. Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The magic starts here! These editions of the classic and internationally bestselling Harry Potter series are the perfect starting point for anyone who's ready to lose themselves in the greatest children's story of all time. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855652 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.3 cm

Stuck on Stories is a unique interactive set where the story leaps off the page and becomes part of a fun-filled game! This one-of-a-kind pack includes a 16-page storybook and eight colourful suction cup characters that double as game pieces, bringing the story to life in a whole new way. The sturdy carry case makes it easy to store and perfect for on-the-go fun. Product Information: • ISBN: 9782764371343 • Author: Carolina Zambrano • Publisher: Phidal Publishing • Format: Box Set

Pick up your pencils and get ready for a 5-in-1 colouring adventure with the Avengers!  Packed with five exciting types of colouring and over 60 super stickers, you can bring Earth's Mightiest Heroes to life in your own unique style! - 5 different types of colouring, including copy colouring, colour by numbers and dot-to-dot! - With over 60 stickers! - Including Iron Man, Hulk, Black Panther and all of your favourite characters from the Marvel universe. The perfect gift for young artists and fans of Marvel Find hours of creative fun inside this awesome colouring book!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781837950096 • Author:  Marvel  • Publisher:  Igloo Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  48 • Dimensions:  21.6 x 26.4 x 0.5 cm

Introduce your child to the world of learning and satisfy their thirst for knowledge! Packed with fun subjects that children will be familiar with, such as games, sports, pets, food we eat, seasons, and weather. This children's knowledge book is a must-have addition to every family library! Does your little one have big questions about the world we live in? This fully updated kid's encyclopedia from DK has all the answers!  This illustrated encyclopedia is perfect for curious children aged 4-7 years! It is sorted into themes to make finding information and learning new things quick and easy. The clear text is perfect for parents to read aloud or for beginner readers to read themselves. There is no better starting block for learning than with My First Encyclopedia! Packed with fascinating facts and modernised content, plus a mixture of bold new photography and specifically tailored illustrations, the design and layout are guaranteed to capture a child's imagination. It is the perfect gift for young children who are not afraid to ask why. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241659847 • Author: DK • Publisher: DK  • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  80 • Dimensions: 24 x 1.2 x 30.9 cm

Jewel the dinosaur is very nervous about her first day of school. There are so many new dinos to meet, the dining hall is noisy and her new classroom is so big! But as the day goes on and Jewel settles into her new class and makes new friends, she realises that school isn't that scary after all. With adorable illustrations by Loretta Schauer and rhyming, reassuring text, this fun starting-school picture book will encourage young readers to explore their own feelings or nerves around this big milestone. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241693254 • Author: Rose Cobden • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25 x 25cm

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinningout of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702313493 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 224 • Dimensions: 21.1 x 15 x 1.4 cm

The brand new feel-good, laugh-out-loud Tom Gates story featuring LOADS of doodles, three parties and some pesky pets. From Liz Pichon, the multi-million copy bestselling author and illustrator. Norman's told the whole school that DogZombies have a NEW SONG and a NEW LOOK for the BIG end of term party. But the problem is... they don't. How can they be the best band when they will be up against Oakfield Manor school? Will Tom make it to Leroy's party on time? Is dressing as a dolphin with a blue face a good idea? And will Mum and Dad ever do a fun run again? These questions and SO much more answered in this hilarious extra special story. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702313448 • Author: Liz Pichon • Publisher: Scholastic Limited • Format: Hardback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 19.1 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm

Within the enchanting pages of this nursery rhyme book, the beloved rhythm of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star takes centre stage, inviting you to sing, play, and create bonds with your little one. Embrace the joy of singing along to nursery rhymes, a treasure trove of developmental advantages for children. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781837711376 • Author: Igloo Books Ltd • Publisher: Igloo Books Ltd • Format: Board Book

Join Stitch and his cousins as they blast through the galaxy on a hide-and-seek mission.  There's so much to see and do, with planets to visit and spaceships to fly, as well as familiar faces to spot. But wait - the aliens are disappearing one by one until they reach a planet called Ee-arth. Lift the flaps to find the aliens and discover a delicious surprise at the end. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781835873090 • Author: Disney • Publisher: Bonnier Books UK Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 25 x 25.2 x 0.6 cm

Create your own games with magnets of Bluey, Bingo and their friends. Bluey and Bingo love to play! Use your magnets of Bluey and her friends to join in on the fun and create games at home, in the forest and at school. Featuring twelve magnets for endless imaginative fun! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241692516 • Author: Bluey • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Pages: 10 • Dimensions: 27.6 x 22 x 1.4 cm

Check out this amazing activity pad by Paddington Bear! Contains a colouring pad, a mini colouring pad and 4 pencils.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788245760 • Author:  Paddington Bear • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  16 • Dimensions: 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm

Complete exciting scenes with over 500 stickers to choose from! From the crow's nest and the captain's cabin to the ship's galley and the pirates' treasure trove, children can complete the vibrant pirate-themed scenes! A perfect title for pirate-mad children! Mess-free fun ideal for on-the-go. Easy to peel stickers means 555 Sticker Fun books can be taken anywhere at anytime! 24 action-packed scenes in every book, plus the activity fun doesn't stop there - look out for the hidden character on every spread! Ideal for taking out and about, on holiday, to restaurants, plane or train journeys. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781787009714 • Author: Imagine That, Susan Mayes, Dan Crisp • Publisher: Imagine That Publishing • Format: Paperback • Pages: 56 • Dimensions: 28 x 21.5 x 0.6 cm