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Two penguins discover that love is the perfect gift at Christmas in this sparkling festive picture book! The countdown to Christmas has begun and there is so much for Little Penguin to be excited about: decorating the tree, cooking festive treats, sending a letter to Santa and much more. But what does Big Penguin want for Christmas? The answer will warm the hearts of every penguin, big or small! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408331668 • Author: Rachel Bright • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback

In the newest saga, our anti-hero, Grandpa, alters the fabric of time and space. Is his evil the necessary soil for Dog Man and friends to grow and bloom? Can we all step up to be the change? It's the saga of the century - Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time! Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: •    empathy •    kindness •    persistence and the importance of doing good. Full colour pages throughout. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702349300 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic Limited • Format: Hardback

With three unicorn-themed sticker books and a colouring book inspired by their enchanting illustrations, this pack is sprinkled with Sticker Dolly Dressing magic. Containing over 400 stickers and 24 pages to colour, it will provide hours of fun. Part of Usborne's Sticker Dolly Dressing series - a multi-million selling book series, loved by families across the world! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781806462025 • Author: Fiona Watt • Publisher: Usborne Publishing

Get cosy this festive season and enjoy ten festive tales from your favourite furry friends! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008841881 • Author: Harper Collins Publishers • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Bundle

Join this festive adventure as three daring explorers go on a hunt to find the real Santa! With a hiding Santa Claus picture to spot throughout, help the three children as they encounter obstacles along the way, from dashing past prancing reindeer, tip-toeing through prickly trees and dealing with cheerful elves. Will they ever find the REAL Santa? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781835556382 • Author: Yasmin Bond& Vicky Lommatzsch • Publisher: Gemini Books Group • Format: Paperback

Dasher is an adventurous young reindeer with a wish in her heart. She spends her days with her family under the hot sun in a traveling circus, but she longs for a different life -- one where there is snow beneath her hooves and the North Star above her head. One day, when the opportunity arises, Dasher seizes her destiny and takes off in pursuit of the life she wants to live. It's not long before she meets a nice man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh -- a man named Santa. And soon, with the help of a powerful Christmas wish, nothing will be the same. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529539387 • Author: Matt Tavares • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

The penguin pack play all day long: ice-skating, building snowmen and throwing snowballs. And when the sun goes down, and the night grows cold and dark…  “PENGUIN HUDDLE!” The penguins squeeze and squish together to stay warm and cosy. But one night, there is a freezing gale. And the next morning … the penguins are stuck! They are frozen together like a giant penguin ice pop. What a penguin MUDDLE! Nobody in the Antarctic can figure out how to unstick them. But Pipsqueak, the smallest penguin of them all, has a brilliant idea... ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529539370 • Author: Ross Montgomery & Sarah Warburton • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Little Hedgehog can’t wait to spend Christmas with his friends. But who’s eaten all the biscuits? Who’s that snoring at night? And why is Little Hedgehog’s hat missing? Is Christmas ruined, or can the friends make it perfect after all? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848696709 • Author: M Christina Butlern & Tina Macnaughton • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback

It’s a wild and windy night and Santa’s presents slide overboard and Santa falls off his sledge too. With the help of a squirrel, a cat and a few ducks, Santa collects up his presents. But who’s that stuck up a tree? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788816434 • Author: Julie Sykes • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback

The anarchic adventure of one very determined bauble, perfect for sharing in the build-up to Christmas. It's Christmas Eve, and Beryl the Bauble is NOT on the tree like she should be. She's been left in the attic by mistake! It's time to plan your escape, Beryl - just watch out for those sprouts . . . and that snowman . . . and that CAT! Oh dear. Will Beryl ever make it to the tree in time for Christmas? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444952155 • Author: Matt Carr • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback

Join Paddington for a fabulous new festive adventure in this heartwarming picture book about the true meaning of Christmas. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008420888 • Author: Rebecca Gerlings • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback

A brand-new, snowy picture book based on the award-winning animated series produced by Magic Light Pictures. Pip and Posy are excited to spend the day sledging as fast as they can down the snowy slopes! They both think their way is the best way to sledge as fast as possible! Jamila wants to join in their fun, but who should she listen to? Will Pip and Posy learn to work together to help their friend sledge down the hill? In this picture book, based on a popular TV episode, Pip and Posy’s wonderful world of play is brought to life through this seasonal story all about learning to listen to other people’s ideas. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781839948176 • Author: Pip and Posy • Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd • Format: Paperback

Looking for a funny Christmas book for toddlers and preschoolers? Packed with festive fun, laugh-out-loud pants and Santa’s reindeer – perfect for Christmas storytime and a hilarious Christmas gift for little ones. Join the festive fun in this shout-out-loud Christmas adventure, where Santa’s reindeer are on a VERY important mission … to find the perfect pair of Christmas pants! From jolly pants to holly pants (ouch!), tinsel pants to twinkle pants, every turn of the page brings a playful rhyme, a silly surprise and an even bigger laugh. But will the reindeer find the perfect pair in time for Christmas Eve? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529539288 • Author: Nina Night • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Zookeeper Bob McGrew is rushed off his feet on Christmas Eve: the animals are restless and every last poo has frozen solid. When Santa suddenly appears at the zoo with a poorly reindeer, Christmas itself seems to be in danger. Can plucky Rhino help save the day? And will Hector Gloop ever manage to catch a flying festive poo? The perfect Christmas gift with a festive foiled cover to mark over 10 years of the bestselling Poo in the Zoo series! Steve Smallman's humour and riotous rhymes and Ada Grey's gloriously silly seasonal illustrations come to life in this laugh-out-loud Christmas caper. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781801045049 • Author: Steve Smallman • Publisher: Little Tiger Press  • Format: Paperback

Welcome to Football School STAR PLAYERS – packed with the inspiring true stories of 50 ICONIC football players in the Premier League, Champions League and beyond – from Messi to Marta, Harry Kane to Kylian Mbappé! You’ll find out: - The secret behind Lionel Messi’s standout success - How Harry Kane overcame the odds to win the Golden Boot - What made Pelé the greatest player of all time Plus many more incredible true stories about the game's greatest legends, who changed the world of football. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781406386417 • Author: Alex Bellos &  Ben Lyttleton • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Snuggle up with this board book and soft toy set including the bestselling book, Guess How Much I Love You, and soft plush cuddly hare - the perfect gift for baby, toddler or new parent! A delightful book and soft toy gift set from the award-winning creators of Guess How Much I Love You – everything you need for story time with a little loved one. Guess How Much I Love You is the story of Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare, and the adorable game they play to express their love for each other. But the hares soon discover that love is not an easy thing to measure! A new generation of little ones can now enjoy this cherished classic complete with an adorable cuddly hare. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529514391 • Author: Sam McBratney • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Box Set

K-Pop Midnight Idols is a richly detailed fantasy colouring book with a powerful narrative throughout, inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters, that invites readers into a dazzling, otherworldly universe through 45 stunning, intricately illustrated scenes. Set against the vibrant pulse of South Korea’s pop culture and neon-lit cityscapes, this unofficial colouring book blends glamour, danger and magic into an unforgettable visual journey. At the heart of the story is PRISM, a charismatic all-girl K-pop idol girl group whose flawless performances and iconic fashion captivate fans worldwide. Beneath the spotlight, however, lies a hidden truth: each member is a strong female warrior bound by ancient magic. When the sinister Shadowhearts rise from the darkness to spread chaos, despair and supernatural corruption, PRISM must transform from celebrated idols into fearless shadow warriors, wielding powers drawn from myth, legend and inner strength. Each page of K-Pop Midnight Idols reveals a new moment in this epic supernatural saga – concert stages erupting with enchanted light, midnight battles beneath glowing city skylines and quiet, emotional scenes that explore identity, loyalty and transformation. Readers will encounter the fierce and powerful members Nova, Yuna, Sohee and Jinny, whose designs fuse cutting-edge K-style fashion with the dynamism of manga heroines and the mystique of legendary fantasy figures. From neon-soaked streets and hidden sanctuaries to electrifying arenas pulsing with music and magic, every illustration bursts with imagination, empowerment and style. Whether readers choose to follow the narrative from beginning to end or simply immerse themselves in their favourite scenes, K-Pop Midnight Idols is a celebration of courage, creativity and the unstoppable power of a united girl group standing against the darkness. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781915751751 • Author: Michael O'Mara • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Paperback

Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way … This gorgeous wintery and cosy crime collection brings together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate. Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! This gorgeous gift of an anthology is perfect for readers 8-12. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780755503704 • Author: Harper Collins Publishers • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback

Some legends are born, some are drawn . . . Drawing feels like magic to Peanut Jones. But art can't fix her problems. Her dad has gone missing, and she's stuck in a boring new school. Until the day she finds a unique pencil turbo-charged with special powers. Suddenly she's pulled into a world packed with more colour, creativity, excitement and danger than she could ever have imagined. And maybe, just maybe, she might find out what happened to her dad. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529040531 • Author: Rob Biddulph • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback

One minute, Mia is a normal fourteen-year-old learning maths, putting up with a bully and crushing on a boy who doesn't know she exists. The next, Mia is receiving etiquette lessons from her snobby grandmother, getting glamorous makeovers from someone called Paolo, and being trailed by a bodyguard. A life of royalty is every young girl's dream – but Mia can't think of anything more absurd! Life just got a whole lot more interesting for this distressed princess! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781447280620 • Author: Meg Cabot • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback