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Dive into thousands of new and classic records, with topics as diverse as rollercoasters, robots, movie props and gaming.  The theme of this year's edition is the Blue Planet, so take the plunge with our opening chapters, as we encounter bizarre and deadly sea creatures, swim through the largest coral reefs and explore the seabed for shipwrecks. Rod Hunt's fourth and final cover in his collectable series also conjures an aquatic wonderland packed with record holders - how many can you spot?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781913484385 • Author: Guinness World Records • Publisher:  Guinness World Records Limited • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  256 • Dimensions:  22.8 x 1.8 x 30.4 cm

Join Minnie for this next adventure in Beanotown, along with Dennis and Gnasher! Bash Street have made it through to the knockout stages of Super Epic Turbo Cricket European Tour of Mischief for the first time in forever, and due to a case of mistaken identity owing to a rogue Gnasher racing onto the pitch, Minnie has just been made team captain! This should be amazing news, except Minnie’s parents don’t seem to be happy for her... In fact, now that Minnie thinks about it, they haven’t been happy in a long while. Join Minnie on her mission to cheer up her parents again the best way she knows how: with a Super Epic Turbo PRANK. Will it work, or will it unearth what’s really going on? Perfect for kids with parents who are splitting up – or just want to read a mega-funny story!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008603977 • Author:  Craig Graham & Mike Stirling  • Publisher:  Farshore • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  208 • Dimensions:  19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 cm

Ripley's Believe It or Not! will amaze and astound children and adults alike with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats and hair-raising oddities from around the world. Bursting with thousands of extraordinary facts and accompanied by lists, stunning photography, infographics, and the science behind some of the weirdest stories, Ripley's Believe It or Not! will entertain, inform and flabbergast you with stories of people who are pushing the boundaries. This year's annual takes the reading experience to the next level with mini games, interactive video content, quizzes, secrets to be unlocked and many more innovative features. No Christmas is complete without it. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781529916607 • Author: Ripley • Publisher:  Penguin Books Ltd • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  256 • Dimensions: 23.5 x 2.2 x 30.5 cm

Bunny and his friends Weenie the Squittel, Pig (the pig), Action Beaver, and Skunky the Inventor live peacefully in the woods. Until one day, when the chaotic force of nature Monkey is fired into their midst by the British Space programme! (They were aiming for the Moon).  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788451772 • Author:  Jamie Smart  • Publisher:  David Fickling Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  256 • Dimensions:  14 x 1.6 x 21 cm  

Greg Heffley and sports just don't mix… After a disastrous competition at school, Greg decides that he's officially retired from ANY kind of sport! That is, until his mom persuades him to give it one more go and makes Greg reluctantly agree to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a MESS, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen.  When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241396988 • Author:  Jeff Kinney • Publisher:  Penguin Random House Children's UK • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  240 • Dimensions:  19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 cm

Laugh-out-loud with this hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid 8 Book Set! Read along with exclusive access to Greg's diary where he makes note of the dramas of his life. Included in this title: •    Diary of a Wimpy Kid •    Dairy of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick 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 Young readers will love these fully illustrated books from the international bestselling author Jeff Kinney. Product Information: •    ISBN: 9780241542866  •    Author: Jeff Kinney •    Publisher: Penguin •    Format: Book Collection

Online Only! Get more for less with The Work’s expertly hand-picked Book Bundles. These are a collection of great quality products, grouped together to give you amazing value. Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be the same as them...  Title in this collection: • Elmer • Elmer and the Gift • Elmer's Birthday • Elmer and the Lost Teddy       • Elmer and the Rainbow • Elmer and Wilbur   • Elmer and the Tune  • Elmer and the Race     • Elmer and the Lost Treasure • Elmer and the Bedtime Story 10 of our favourite kids picture books are reduced from £2 to only £1 each, as part of this fantastic bundle!  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781839133886 • Author: David McKee • Publisher: Andersen Press • Format: Paperback – Book Collection

Imagine boarding a magical train to the North Pole and getting to visit Santa Claus... It's every little boy and girl's dream. This classic story tells what happens one Christmas Eve when one lucky little boy experiences this dream. He boards the Polar Express with many other children to visit the North Pole. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781839134456 • Author: Chris Van Allsburg • Publisher:  Andersen Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  28 x 24 x 0.5 cm

The wonderful world of David Walliams is finally back with a brand new 6 Book Collection of the best and most astounding stories - that are sure to make you smile! Join The Boy in the Dress, the number-one bestseller and discover the charming tale of why Dennis is so different! Dive into the touching and twisted tale of Mr Stink and find out how Chloe comes to help him before he gets driven out of town for good. Explore the fantastic adventures of Billionaire Boy and all of the reasons why he is so happy... there is about a billion of them after all! Laugh-out-loud with the hysterical story of Ratburger in an action-packed journey into how Zoe manages to fight of the evil Burt from Burt's Burgers when he tries to steal her pet rat. Make your appointment...if you dare, with The Demon Dentist in this hilarious novel and help investigate who is leaving disgusting slugs under children's pillows at night... And finally, delve into the heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventure in Awful Auntie when Aunt Alberta and her giant owl will stop at nothing to get to Stella's heir to Saxby Hall! Titles in this collection: • The Boy in the Dress • Mr Stink • Billionaire Boy • Ratburger • The Demon Dentist • Awful Auntie This action-packed fun-tastic collection is the must-have companion for all Walliam's fans and those who adored The World Of David Walliams: Best Boxset Ever! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780007974702 • Author: David Walliams • Publisher: Harper Collins • Format: Book Collection  • Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 13cm

Dive into the world of Jacqueline Wilson with this amazing 5 book collection, full of the most fantastic and drama-filled fun stories to read! Join all of your favourite characters, from Tracy Beaker to the double act twins Ruby and Garnet! Includes: • The Story of Tracy Beaker • The Dare Game • Double Act • Lily Alone • The Worst Thing About My Sister  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780440871859 • Author:  Jacqueline Wilson • Publisher:  Penguin • Format:  Paperback

Full of magic and music, humour and heart, and a friendship like no other, The Christmasaurus series is the most enchanting Christmas read for the whole family by Tom Fletcher.  This is a story about a boy named William Trundle and a dinosaur named the Christmasaurus. It's about how they meet one Christmas Eve and have a magical adventure. It's about friendship and families, sleigh bells and Santa, singing elves, and flying reindeer.  Included in this title: • The Christmasaurus • The Naughty List • The Winter Witch Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241609590 • Author: Tom Fletcher • Publisher:  Puffin • Format:  Box Set

In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it's up to Greg to save his school before it's shuttered for good. Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it. But when Greg realizes this means he's going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it's shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241583135 • Author:  Jeff Kinney • Publisher:  Puffin • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  224 • Dimensions:  20 x 24 x 13.2 cm

The Christmasaurus is back! Get ready to soar into the sky with the magical new festive adventure from bestselling author, Tom Fletcher! William Trundle and his family can't wait for Christmas. But when powerful magic brings a mysterious old copy of A Christmas Carol to life, and Ebenezer Scrooge himself emerges from its pages - Christmas is suddenly in grave danger. Can William, Santa and the most unique and magical dinosaur of all - the Christmasaurus - find a way to return Scrooge to the book and save Christmas, before it's too late?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241595879 • Author: Tom Fletcher  • Publisher:  Penguin Random House Children's UK • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  336 • Dimensions:  22.2 x 16.2 x 3.2 cm

Enjoy Christmas reading with Elmer! Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be the same as them... Titles in this collection: • Elmer  • Elmer in the Snow • Elmer's Christmas Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781839134548 • Author: David McKee • Publisher:  Andersen Press • Format:  Book Collection

The original hero. A brand-new adventure. Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times - battling monsters, Titans, even giants - but these days the modern-day son of Poseidon is hoping for a regular final year at school. Too bad the Greek gods have other plans, and three new quests for Percy to complete. First up: the cupbearer of the gods, Ganymede, is missing his golden chalice. Not only is this embarrassing (why do the gods keep losing their magical items?), it's also potentially disastrous. One sip from the cup will turn any mortal into a powerful god. And the old gods do not take kindly to newbies. Can Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover find the chalice before it falls into the wrong hands? And even if they do, will they be able to resist its awesome power...?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241647547 • Author: Rick Riordan  • Publisher: Puffin • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  288 • Dimensions:  16.2 x 2.6 x 23.6 cm  Click here to purchase books 1-6 of the Percy Jackson Series!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle's world-famous simple, hopeful story has become the most read children's book in Britain. Its vivid collage illustrations are iconic, and it is a must have picture book for children. The bright and bold paperback makes it the ideal bedtime book for toddlers, with its die-cut pages and finger-sized holes, children can play and read along. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780140569322• Author: Eric Carle• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Paperback• Pages: 32• Dimensions: 21 x 29.5 x 0.5cm

Get your claws into this fiendishly funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower – the sequel to Little Monsters! Furball is a loveable little yeti on his first day at Monster School. He can’t wait to learn how to be scary, but it’s hard when you look like a cuddly toy. When the big monsters at the school make fun of Furball, Howler the little werewolf comes to the rescue. Together, can they prove that little monsters rule? A feel-good, funny story, packed full of monsters – Big and small.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008305772 • Author:  David Walliams • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions: 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.5 cm

Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind. But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical. Franky's always wanted to be part of an amazing gang - just like his hero, super-spy Zack Danger! And soon, he realises that there's real danger in store for himself and his new friends. And so the Danger Gang is born... Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241407462 • Author: Tom Fletcher, Shane Devries • Publisher: Puffin • Format: Paperback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.7 cm

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and Nikki's BRAND NEW ADVENTURE in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! Oh la la! Nikki and her band are invited to Paris for a super cool photoshoot - it's a dream come true! Nikki can't wait to learn new art styles, practice her French and explore the most romantic city in the world with her crush Brandon. But when MacKenzie starts to stir trouble and invites old friend André to be their tour guide, the drama starts. Can Nikki still enjoy her dream vacay, or will it become a dorky disaster? Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781471196836 • Author: Rachel Renée Russell • Publisher:  Simon & Schuster UK • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  368 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.3 cm

Mum tells Bluey a lovely baby story - about how Bluey first learned to walk! Baby Bluey could roll, shuffle and even crawl backwards... but Mum was worried that she was never going to learn how to walk. This hilarious picture book is about how we all grow up in different ways.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241550472 • Author: Bluey • Publisher:  Penguin Random House Children's UK • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  24.6 x 24.6 x 0.6 cm