Clarice Bean gives a hilarious snapshot of her life & family in the book that launched a bestselling & critically acclaimed series. Clarice’s crazy family are always at sixes & sevens, & there’s always a lot of noise, but that’s the way they like it. Until the day that irrepressible Clarice, looking for some peace, finds herself in Big Trouble – & gets banished to her room, enjoying the best peace & quiet she’s had for ages! A hysterical scrap-book style picture book which makes the most of Lauren Child’s quirky illustrations. ...

Say hello to Clarice Bean – eco-warrior! Clarice Bean is learning about the environment at school. She needs to come up with a Big Project about Saving the Planet. ASAP. It’s a tall order. But when she learns that the tree on their street is about to be chopped to pieces, she decides to start a local campaign. After all, little things make a big difference… A witty picture book about saving the planet Important, highly topical & delightfully funny Shows young children how they can create change Lauren Child is the creator of Charlie & Lola She was the Children’s Laureate for 2017-2019 ...

When Mutt gets a job as an apprentice at the leading detective agency in the realm of Rillia, he’s not expecting to work with ex-princesses, snow gnoblins & the most notorious assassin of the White Hand Clan. ...

What does the slowest moving machine do? What is the slowest race in the world? Which plant takes ten years to grow a few centimetres? Find out what makes it into the Top 10 Slowest! Combining a dynamic visual layout with gripping reportage & lots of fast facts, this edgy, exciting book is the smart way to get less able readers informed. ...

Four classic favourites by true picture book greats Timeless treasures to build a child’s first library Tales that have delighted little ones for generations All of these books explore first skills or concepts Spotting, counting, exploring narratives & more ...

A glorious welcome to the world of books. Timeless & lovely: true classics to get you reading forever. At Scholastic, we see a lot of great books. But some of them stand out. Little readers like you come back to them year after year. They have the power to get you reading for life. So we’ve picked out five of those all-time classics, full of favourite characaters & beautiful artwork. Books you’ll never forget, however big you grow. This is where the love of reading starts. Five best-loved classics by master storytellers These sturdy board editions will last for years Bright, beautiful artwork to engage little ones The perfect start to any child’s book collection ...

A selection of cosy classics to spark a love of books. What makes a perfect picture book? A great story. Lovely pictures. Plenty of cuddly friends to meet. Well – these classics have all of those things. What’s more, they also have that very special quality that makes you feel warm & merry inside whenever you think about them. There are best-loved authors such as Judith Kerr & Jill Murphy. Adorable friends including Elmer & Mog the cat. Funny stories as sweet & warming as hot chocolate, to make you glow from head to toe. Some of the greatest picture books ever created All-time classics by top authors like Judith Kerr Ideal for sharing at home & building literacy A great way to awaken a child’s love of books ...

Timeless first classics to spark a love of books The perfect start to every child’s reading journey Iconic favourites by major picture book authors Best-loved characters such as Sid & Mog the cat Ideal for sharing at home & developing literacy A simple, lovely way to build your child’s library ...

A bumper pack of best-loved classics to last you all through autumn & winter. Feel those cosy vibes. Heaps of merry picture book favourites, from Burglar Bill to We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. The ultimate excuse to snuggle up indoors. Full of chuckles, adventures & happy endings, these heartwarming tales are just right for sharing as the dark nights draw in. Find out what happens when a little owl stays up late, or when a family of elephants have a quiet night in! Some of the greatest children’s classics of all time A wonderful way to build your home book collection Value pack with five picture books & one mini book Tales that awaken a love of books from the very start ...

The only problem with classic books is that they’re over way too soon. You could carry on reading forever, but oh no – you’ve hit the last page. So isn’t it lucky that a bunch of today’s authors have found a cool solution for this dilemma: writing gorgeous new sequels to the world’s most timeless children’s novels. Now you can finally find out what happened next! In this lovely pack you’ll find six recent sequels to classics like Black Beauty & The Secret Garden, written by celebrated writers including Holly Webb & Michael Rosen. Seriously: could there even be a better excuse to curl up & lose yourself in a quality book? Heartwarming new sequels to best-loved children’s classics By top authors Michael Rosen, Lou Kuenzler & Holly Webb A real treat for keen readers who already know the classics The perfect incentive for newcomers to explore classic fiction ...