Children's Books

Monday 20th September I’M AT WITCH SCHOOL! Now would be a really good time to discover I can do magic… Bea Black has just moved to Little Spellshire, a town with a magical secret. When her dad accidentally enrols her at the local witch school, she has to get to grips with some interesting new classes, like, NOW! Also on her to do list? Make friends, look after the grumpy class frog AND do everything humanly magically possible to stay on a broom… But with the Halloween Ball on the horizon, will she be able to master her wand skills in time to WOW? And more importantly can she keep her newfound magical abilities a secret from dad? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788953382 • Author: Honor and Perdita Cargill • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback

Travel through all the Pokémon regions in this epic search and find! From Alola to Sinnoh, Kanto to Galar, this book takes you on a journey through all the regions of of Pokémon. Find Electric-type Pokémon playing in the park, Water-type Pokémon in Johto creek and many more in this search and find adventure. Hours of fun to be had seeking Pikachu and his friends in every action-packed scene! Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008547592 • Author: Pokemon  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers • Format: Paperback •  Pages: 40 •  Dimensions: 21 x 30 x 0.4cm 

This all-new 2027 children’s annual is loaded with jaw-dropping, eye-popping, believe it or not facts and bright, bold photography! •    Combining the planet’s weirdest facts with the coolest and strangest true stories •    From peculiar pets and brilliant bees to amazing microbes, strange sea vessels and robotic athletes. •    Explores animals, geography, science, the environment, human achievement and lots more •    The perfect book for fans of Guinness World Records and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Whether it's weird wildlife, spectacular structures, strange sports or extraordinary inventions, this 2027 children's annual is sure to entertain! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008812492 • Author: National Geographic Kids • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Hardback

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

SPIDER-MAN IS BACK! An action-packed Spider-Man search-and-find book featuring Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Spider-Ham, Ghost-Spider, Peni Parker, Silk, Arañaand Spider-Man Noir! Suspicious portals have opened up across the Spider-Verse, throwing the different Spider-Heroes together. Can Spider-Man and his variants Miles Morales, Spider-Ham, Ghost-Spider, Peni Parker, Silk, Araña and Spider-Man Noir discover what - or who - is behind this multi-verse chaos? Search for the Spider-Heroes among the crowds, and solve the mystery before the entire Spider-Verse falls into chaos! Fans will love searching for heroes and villains as they spot lots of hidden details along the way. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781800786769 • Author: Nate Rae • Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 240 • Dimensions: 30. 21.5 x 0.3cm

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are: •    Send her flowers •    Hypnotise her •    Kidnap her •    Tell everyone she smells like lasagne •    Emotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montage Just when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Amber’s hanging out with the Ultra Mean Girl Gang at school and is completely ignoring the Queens of Eight Green. Mum’s gone back to work and expects Lottie to ‘help around the house more’, Bella keeps biting everyone and Pot Noodle will not stop sniffing every dog’s bum. DISASTER! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241647233 • Author: Katie Kirby • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

The action-packed new series for fans who can’t get enough of K-Pop Demon Hunters! Hana and her K-pop crew are back, and this time they’ve got to prove their super singing and dancing skills in an inter-school showcase against its fiercest rivals. Spirit guardians summoned by the epic performances dazzle the crowds, but when one spirit goes rogue, the competition turns deadly. Hana's team must face sabotage, betrayals, and the toxic side of fandom to protect each other, and everyone else! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398561458 • Author: Mina Finch • Publisher: Simon & Schuster • Format: Paperback

The underworld is a dangerous place. It's all fiery and there's marauding dragons and all sorts of other critters you wouldn't want to run into. Demise, aka Bone Head, isn't bothered about any of this. Why? Because he's a skeleton guardian of the underworld - and not just any guardian. He thinks he's the BEST and is determined to prove it... with catastrophic results... Demise just wants to impress his Big Boss, Hades, god of the underworld. Problem is, Hades barely knows he exists. After an attempt to get attention backfires horribly, causing the gates of Hades' castle to disintegrate, Demise and Mort are demoted to dog-sitting duty. And the dog in question? Cerberus, the famously ferocious three-headed dog of the underworld. What could possibly go wrong with two creatures made out of bones trying to keep a massive mythological dog under control? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702348822 • Author: Jamie Gregory • Publisher: Scholastic Limited • Format: Paperback

Can the new Famous Five catch the thief and find the forgotten treasure before it’s too late? Join the original Famous Five and a new group of children in this thrilling adventure series by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton. When Fran, Tom, Maddy and Gilbert the dog stay with Professor George Kirrin for the holidays, they soon find themselves caught up in a robbery of a top-secret treasure map. Professor George will have to tell them about an old case of the Famous Five if they’re ever going to catch the thief and rescue the forgotten treasure… The Famous Five by Enid Blyton was one of Chris Smith’s favourite series as a child. Now, this bestselling author weaves the action, adventure and danger of this thrilling and exciting world into a brand-new story, perfect for every generation of readers, with artwork by James Lancett. Join the adventure! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444978728 • Author: Chris Smith • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback

Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Roman tales based on thrilling true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+. The Fatal Fire Mary is terrified to accompany her master into the big, scary city of Rome. Then she finds herself the only witness to a terrible crime, and suddenly there's danger at every turn… The Captive Celt Rome is thrilled by the news that the infamous British chief Caratacus has been captured. Little does Bran, a feisty young Celtic slave, realise that this event is going to change his life. The Goose Guards Rome is under attack and the barbarian army is now preparing to besiege the home of Brutus, a trainee priest. Will rescue ever come and will Brutus know who to trust? The Grim Ghost Pertinax is helping his grandmother when the great Pliny himself tells him a ghost story set in the very garden they're standing in. But there's no truth in ghost stories... right? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781801995009 • Author: Terry Deary • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc • Format: Paperback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 cm

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this! Start your festive season with some gaming magic this Christmas with the official Minecraft Advent Calendar. Stuffed to the brim with fun things to do, this Minecraft advent calendar will keep you entertained throughout the entire holiday period. The 24 pockets include festive bite-size builds, jolly activity books, adorable baubles, hilarious jokes, fun challenges, how to draw mobs and more. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008787080 • Author: Mojang AB • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers

Look, learn and share words about animals with this fun first-word book for toddlers. Every double-page spread has a different theme relating to the animal kingdom, packed with words and illustrations to discover and talk about. Fun questions are scattered around the pages to encourage inquisitive toddlers to interact with the book.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781789895070 • Author:  Jordan Wray • Publisher:  Miles Kelly • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  24 • Dimensions:  28 x 24.5 x 0.4 cm

Ordinary days are EXTRAordinary when daddy is around. He brings stories to life, has superhuman strength, and he teaches me I can do ANYTHING. I love you, Daddy! A playful tribute to dads everywhere. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781801041751 • Author: Becky Davies & Dan Taylor • Publisher: Little Tiger Publishing • Format: Paperback • Pages: 16 • Dimensions: 25.9 x 26.1 x 0.3cm

Can you use your imagination and storytelling skills to help Peppa and her friends have lots of fun adventures? Make up your own stories again and again by placing the magnets of Peppa, her family and friends on these fun magnetic scenes! The perfect activity book for little ones reading at home. The Peppa Pig range of books are fun, interactive and educational, ideal for encouraging children to start to read by themselves. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241754504 • Author: Peppa Pig • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Pages: 10 • Dimensions: 27.6 x 22 x 0.12 cm

What’s that creeping through the crooked creek? Is it a crocodile? Eek! Watch out, Mouse! Spot the hidden crocodiles in this fabulously fun romp. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788813990 • Author: Jonny Lambert  • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24.5 x 28 x 0.4cm

George is going on a long train journey with Peppa, Daddy Pig and Mummy Pig. Board the train and follow George on his exciting train ride in this super fun book! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241308271 • Author: Neville Astley • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24

ALIENS HAVE INVADED LITTLE OAK SCHOOL! When a school assembly is interrupted by an ALIEN INVASION, bookworm Finley Swinnerton finds himself catapulted into an unlikely quest to save the planet, humanity and even Derek the school Guinea Pig! Join Finley for an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD adventure as he grapples with alien assassins, cowardly headmasters and intergalactic overlords in a tale of slime, grime and PE teachers past their prime. Get ready for the cosmic clash of the century... It’s TEACHERS versus ALIENS... versus THE KIDS! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788425377 • Author: Steve Williams • Publisher: Duckworth Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 208 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 cm

Introducing our Book of the Week! Each week we personally recommend a trending title that we're super excited about. Want to find a bestselling book worthy of a spot on your bookshelf? Then look no further… Crack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators: All Tide Up for another wacky adventure in the laugh-out-loud, full-colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. When the captain of a cruise ship is found drifting at sea, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers! Did it sink? Was it boat-napped? Are supernatural forces at play?! Can the Mango and Brash unravel this maritime mystery before a second ship befalls a similarly unfathomable fate? Seas the day and find out in this nautical adventure! Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781035015429 • Author:  John Patrick Green • Publisher:  Pan Macmillan • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  208 • Dimensions:  21 x 14 x 1.4 cm

Join Peter and friends on a fun-filled treasure hunt! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241692202 • Author: Beatrix Potter • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

The hilarious new sequel to The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by the bestselling creator of Hurrah for Gin. Lottie Brooks is back for spring term at secondary school and ready to face anything. No more trying to impress mean girl Amber. And absolutely no more being nicknamed Cucumber Girl. A lead role in the spring musical gives Lottie a chance to dazzle her mega-crush Daniel with her talent as a singing crab but it's not all singing and dancing at Kingswood High. Lottie's friendship with Molly and Jess seems to be falling apart no matter how hard she tries to keep her BFFs together. Is Lottie on track for another epic friendship fail? Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780241460900 • Author: Katie Kirby • Publisher: Penguin Random House Children’s UK • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions:  12.9 x 19.6 x 3.2cm