Mike, Belinda & Ann love the Summer holidays – whether they’re exploring idyllic Sea-gull Cove, bundled in all together into the family caravan, sailing down a narrow canal in a cosy houseboat or sailing the high seas on a glamorous ocean liner, they know they’ll always be in for an adventure. & there’s always time for their tea. ...

An engaging & super-cute STEM-themed lift-the-flap introduction to famous scientists like Jane Goodall, Stephen Hawking & Mae Jemison! ...

Hello there! Are you sitting comfortably? Really? Are you sure? Have you found the perfect sitting place to snuggle up & lose yourself in a book? It’s got to be comfy, not itchy or fuzzy. It needs to be quiet, not buzzy-buzzy. Found this perfect spot? Great! Sadly, the little chap in this book isn’t having quite as much luck as you are… A quirky & witty celebration of the joy of reading Join a little book-lover’s search for a place to sit Kids will love the surreal humour & vibrant artwork By the talented author of Goldilocks & the Three Potties fiction-0-7-reading-collections sum-18-ie ...

“ Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret. I can’t wait until two o’clock God. That’s when our dance starts. Do you think I’ll get Philip Leroy for a partner?” Margaret Simon, almost twelve, has just moved from New York City to the suburbs, & she’s anxious to fit in with her new friends. But when the girls start talking about boys, bras & getting their first periods, Margaret starts to wonder if she’s normal. Not only does she seem to be a late developer, but there are things about growing up that she finds hard to talk about, even with her friends. Luckily for Margaret, she’s got someone else to confide in… someone who always listens. “ With sensitivity & humor Judy Blume has captured the joys, fears, & uncertainty that surround a young girl approaching adolescence.” Publishers Weekly strong-female-characters ...

Life isn’t easy for Margaret. She’s just moved to a new town. She’s got to fit in at a new school & find new friends. Plus, she’s worried she’s not normal. For a start, she hasn’t got a clue whether she wants to be Jewish like her dad or Christian like her mum. But all the other kids seem really sure of who they are. Worst of all, she’s a ‘late developer’. All her friends will need a bra waaaay before she does. It’s too embarrassing to talk to her parents about these things. So she talks to God instead. But will he answer? A funny, touching book about all those everyday teen problems – & Margaret’s special take on handling them. ...

PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction & non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression & step-by-step support. ...

PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction & non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression & step-by-step support. ...

Want to see heaven on Earth? This castaway story will whisk you to a tropical paradise! It’s a beautiful day, & Ariki & her friend Ipo are sailing near Turtle Isl&. But they’re too busy daydreaming to spot the dark clouds looming overhead. & when the terrible storm breaks, it carries their boat miles from home. Oh no! Where are they going? Days later, hungry & thirty, they’re washed up on an island so remote it doesn’t even show on any maps. The place is beautiful beyond belief! There are huge butterflies, each one lovelier than the last. Strange lizards chase each other across rocks &, most wonderful of all, there’s a gigantic blue bird with eyes that glow violet. But the children must be careful. They are not alone, & danger is lurking in the shadows… A thrilling shipwreck/castaway story for adventure fans By award-winning author & zoologist Nicola Davies Nail-biting stuff with a message about endangered animals Strikingly fresh & vivid, but with the feel of a classic Strong characters, thrilling danger & a glorious setting Nicola’s books include Poo, The Promise & Big Blue Whale ...

‘A triumph... The magic is mesmerising, the humour masterful & the adventure magnificent.’ – A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar & the Unicorn Thief ‘ Full of fabulous characters, fantastic humour & breakneck thrills.’ – Jonathan Stroud, bestselling author of Lockwood & Co. Glorious, powerful, magic; a city of twists, turns & tricksters; extraordinary secrets which only one girl can uncover... welcome to the world of Arkspire. Arkspire is a city obsessed by magic. The five Arcanists – a group of all-powerful magicians – have protected the great city for as long as anyone can remember. Within the hustle & bustle of these cobbled streets lives Juniper Bell, a thief who’d do anything for her family – even her unbelievably annoying sister, Elodie. Then one night, something incredible happens. A mysterious stolen relic (nothing to do with Juni, ahem…) explodes, revealing a mysterious creature, Cinder – who appears to ‘bond’ with Juni. The only creatures like that are allegedly dangerous enemies of the Arcanists... & it’s not long before they turn their attention to Juni. Soon Juni, Cinder & everyone she loves are pulled into an extraordinary world of magic, power & prestige – but also grave danger. It seems the world Juni thought she knew is nothing but a lie – & now only Juniper & Cinder can bring it down. A thrilling adventure & astonishingly illustrated new fantasy series, from the bestselling author of Frostheart. Praise for the Frostheart series: ‘ Wild, funny, lavishly illustrated & filled with excitement’ – The Guardian ‘A rip-roaring action adventure, full of humour, heart & unforgettable characters’ – The Bookseller ‘ Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next’ – The Times ...

A dreamy picture book that’s perfect for bedtime, from the award-winning Catherine Rayner ...