5-8 Year Old Books

Celebrate Disney's most iconic animals in this wonderful collection of art to colour!  From Simba and Nemo to Bambi and Baloo, this book is dedicated to the animals that have captured the hearts of audiences through the ages. With over 90 beautiful images, it's time to embrace your wild side! Collect all of the official Disney and Marvel colouring books in this series!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781803685441 • Author:  Walt Disney • Publisher:  Igloo Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  96 • Dimensions: 21.1 x 29.9 x 1.2 cm

"Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist." One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant! Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children. But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat. Can Sophie and the BFG stop them?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241558348 • Author:  Roald Dahl  • Publisher:  Puffin • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  384 • Dimensions:  12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm

What does it mean to be human? What is truth? What is good? These are all very BIG questions that need exploring and the sooner children start to think about the answers, the better our world will be.  What is philosophy? What is life? What does it mean to be human? What makes us happy? What is good? What is love? What is truth? What is knowledge? What is time?  This delightful series builds foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people. Using simple language to explain complicated ideas, each book takes the core questions that relate to each subject and provides answers that make sense to young children.   Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781915613677 • Author:  Katie Rewse • Publisher:  Noodle Juice • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:   21 x 1 x 25.3 cm

A classic collection of stories by P.L Travers, Penelope Lively, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and others, specially chosen for young readers of around seven by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling; Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin: Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah’s big ears? These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008524739 • Author:  Julia Eccleshare • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  208 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm 

The one and only Cat in the Hat from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a brand new look, introducing his roller-coaster ride of mayhem to a new generation of readers. When Sally and her brother are left alone, they think they're in for a dull day – until the Cat in the Hat steps in on the mat, bringing with him mayhem and madness! This is the classic book that every child should have the joy of reading. The perfect book for early readers, the new style brings a worldwide favourite to a whole new generation.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780007348695 • Author:  Dr. Seuss • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  64 • Dimensions:  28 x 20.3 x 0.5 cm

Best friends Bumble and Snug are bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure with some VERY worried giants and learn about the world outside and inside. When Bumble and Snug accidentally bring home some dragon eggs, they have to teach the little dragons how to be dragons - with the help of books, costumes, sweets and treasure, of course! But the little dragons' parents are very worried about them and Bumble and Snug need to help their new friends home soon, otherwise they may end up as dragon dinner... Bumble and Snug and the Worried Dragons is a story about worry, adventure and a super fun best-friends day out! Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for wise kids to share with their grown-ups. For fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Dogman. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444972368 • Author: Mark Bradley • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback  • Pages: 160 • Dimensions: 19 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm

Delight in this collection of 30 short stories, full of the buzz and excitement of spring! Head off on a sparkling springtime adventure with the world's best-loved storyteller. From the little boy who helps a lamb in trouble to the fairies hidden inside Easter Eggs, excitement and magic are never far away in this collection of stories to read and share. These fun, entertaining tales are ideal for newly confident readers and are the perfect length for reading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444939330 • Author: Enid Blyton • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 3 cm

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

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

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 Maniacal Badger has arrived, and he's determined to take over the Woods! Wasn't that Monkey's plan?  This cannot happen! What japes await in this brand-new adventure, when Bunny and Monkey team up to beat this new menace?! They've never managed to work together before... And will Skunky rediscover his passion for evil inventions, to defeat his rival at their own game? One thing's for sure... Laughs are guaranteed!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788452809 • Author:  Jamie Smart  • Publisher:  David Fickling Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  240 • Dimensions:  14 x 1.6 x 21 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? With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781471196850 • Author: Rachel Renee Russell • Publisher: Simon & Schuster • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2cm

Magical adventures in a forest full of fairies with everyone’s favourite human-fairy best friend team, Lola and Larch, for fans of Rainbow Magic and Isadora Moon. Lola can’t believe her luck. The rabbit she’s rescued in the forest is actually a rebellious fairy in disguise! But Larch has trouble on her tail. Evil Euphorbia Spurge wants to steal her magic! Soon it’s a battle of wits and wands as the new friends take on the wildest fairy in the woods… With beautiful black and white illustrations throughout, Lola and Larch is a heart-warming, funny celebration of friendship. It’s the perfect series for readers who like fairies, magic, and very naughty rabbits! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781805131021 • Author: Sinéad O'Hart • Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 128 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 cm

Mango and Brash are back, and this time they’re asking you to help them crack the case! The InvestiGators have been given the G.R.I.D., a brand-new tool to help gather evidence and clues. Using the prompts in each chapter, readers can make their own deductions alongside the Gators and solve the case! Featuring plenty of familiar faces from investigations past, and packed full of hilarious hijinks, join Mango and Brash as they get to the bottom of cases big and small! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035068043 • Author: John Patrick Green • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 208 • Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 1.3 cm

Explore Barbie's Dreamhouse in this search and find adventure! Welcome to Barbie's world! Filled with dance routines, sleepovers, pool days and parties, get ready to join the Barbies for the best day ever at the Dreamhouse with their friends. There is plenty to see in the Dreamhouse, from adorable puppies and delicious donuts, to awesome guitars and cool science equipment. Explore the bright and busy scenes and find all the hidden objects. Each page includes an extra puzzle to solve, providing plenty of entertainment for Barbie fans!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008669102 • Author:  HarperCollins Publishers • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  39 • Dimensions:  21.6 x 29.9 x 0.6cm

The bestselling children’s books series for over 50 years is welcoming a new Little Miss character! Meet the newest Little Miss who loves nothing better than surprises! Little Miss Surprise never knows from day to day what she’s going to do and who’ll she’ll do it with. Life certainly isn't predictable when Little Miss Surprise is around! But is Mr Quiet ready for one of her surprising days out? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008666958 • Author: Adam Hargreaves • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 14 x 12.7 x 0.2 cm

This heart-fronted activity book is guaranteed to keep kids entertained for hours. It comes with a clam-shell maze on the cover, and the inside is packed with mazes, quizzes and puzzles galore. It also includes fun card press-outs and tons of stickers! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781786922748 • Author: Make Believe Ideas • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Paperback • Pages: 48 • Dimensions: 21.5 x 28 x 0.8 cm

Reveal the colourful worlds of the Disney Princesses in this enchanting colour by shapes activity book, perfect for ages 4 and up! Using the easy-to-follow guide, match the colours to the shapes to create charming Princess colouring scenes. Children can have fun while developing fine motor skills, shape recognition, and colour coordination. The perfect blend of creativity and learning! With over 30 magical pages to colour in, this book is ideal for keeping little ones entertained on rainy days, during long journeys, or as a quiet, screen-free activity at home. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836508045 • Author: Walt Disney • Publisher: Igloo Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26.5 x 21.6 x 0.2 cm

Meet a very cute little gosling! Written by the Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Gozzle is a funny and heartwarming story about family and growing up. It's springtime. Bear has woken up hungry and finds a lost egg outside his cave. Breakfast? No! Out hatches Gozzle, a very sweet little gosling who is convinced that Bear must be her daddy – and that she should be able to climb, dig and eat honey just like him. Follow Bear on his journey from reluctant carer to parent in this heartwarming and joyous picture book about what home and family truly mean. A laugh-out loud story from the creators of the bestselling picture books, The Detective Dog, winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award, and The Hospital Dog, winner of the Indie Book Awards. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529076424 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback  • Pages: 48

The hilarious story of an horrible naughty child named Henry in the most bonkers book series of all the time! Included in this title:• Horrid Henry• Horrid Henry Revenge• Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse• Haunted House• Gets Rich Quick• Nits• Tricks the Tooth Fairy• Horrid Henry and the Secret Club• Horrid Henry Double Dare• Horrid Henry Joke BookProduct Information:• ISBN: 9781510102309• Author: Francesca Simon• Publisher: Orion Books• Format: Paperback - Box Set• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 7cm