Love dogs? Do you want to keep your dog happy? Or would you like to actually be one? Then you need this book: probably the world’s first guide on how to be a happy dog. (Which also happens to be a very sweet & funny picture book, certain to give you a warm glow.) What do dogs REALLY want? To catch a ball & never let go. To scare the pesky vet away. To steal a snuggly duvet. To have gloopy mud baths – NOT bubble baths. Food, more food & even more food. A lovely, cosy place to sleep (like under your duvet). & a lovely owner like you… ...

Winner of the Oscar’s Book Prize 2019 “ This witty, resonant picture book is a manual for anyone’s life, young or old.” Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week You don’t have to ROAR to be heard… Meet Leonard – a lion like no other. Leonard’s best friend is Marianne, a duck. But lions chomp ducks, don’t they? What will the pair do when their way of life is threatened? From the New York Times-bestselling author of Max the Brave comes a powerful story celebrating daydreamers, individuality & the quiet courage to be yourself. “ Positive role models showing boys how to be a whole person are few & far between these days. This marvelous book triumphs in that essential job.” Kirkus “ Children will feel empowered after reading such a deliberate story of unyielding strength & self-awareness. Thoughtful & provocative words to live by.” School Library Journal “gently reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh” Book Trust “ Framed by a glowing palette of burnt yellows & oranges, & infused with humour & warmth, this thought provoking fable celebrates courage, individuality & the power of words.” The Bookseller “A philosophical tale so, so full of heart, celebrating the quietest & gentlest among us.” Library Mice “A gentle read with an overwhelming power. How to be a Lion by Ed Vere italicises the need to speak up for yourself & those less strong than yourself. With his signature bold artwork this is another crowd pleaser from the author & illustrator ” Picture Books Blogger ...

Meet the not-so-mighty warrior from the amazing films in this first picture book for all you lucky smallies. ...

A beautiful, moving story of family, friendship & self-discovery. ...

Anna & Crocodile are back in a br&-new companion title to How to Find Gold. Praise for How to Find Gold: “ This book is gold, put it on your bookshelf where it can be easily found & treasure it!” – Chris Riddell, Children’s Laureate In the sequel to the bestselling How to Find Gold, best friends Anna & Crocodile are going on another intrepid adventure – this time, to the moon! But soaring into the space is no simple task. To start with, it’s very far away. Then there’s the not-so-simple matter of building a rocket. & there are the sandwiches to make for the journey. But when Anna & Crocodile set their sights on something, nothing can stand in their way… Bursting with sharp, funny dialogue & illuminated by Viviane’s out-of-this-world illustrations, this is a story that celebrates irrepressible curiosity & the magic of imaginative play. ...

There once was a boy who loved stars so much that he decided to catch one of his very own… This inspirational, glittering story captures the magic of reaching for dreams. ...

Moving house is weird. So spare a thought for Charlie. She’s moved to a creepy village where witches, curses & magic are totally real. Double weird! You know when you have a dream where everything feels just a little bit wrong? That’s how Charlie feels there. She lives in a spooky old cottage. She has to start at a tiny new school (no chance of hiding in the crowd). & the villagers are just plain freaky! There’s Suzy Evans, a beautiful young singer who glows with a strange light only Charlie can see. Nosy classmate Cat, who keeps prying into Charlie’s business. Finally, grumpy Agatha – who may not have a broomstick or a cauldron, but is definitely a witch. The only problem: what if Charlie is one too? A witty & magical fantasy from a fabulous new talent Heartwarming & witty story of friendship & identity Abie is already a highly successful young fiction author Her books include the popular Fairytale Hairdresser series halloween-1016 dahl-rr ...

The first book for younger readers by internationally bestselling social activist Naomi Klein: the most authoritative & inspiring book on climate change for young people yet. ...

Could you & your friends change the world? This book will inspire you with 15 true stories of groups of amazing humans who’ve changed the world. Discover the astonishing things humans can achieve: from the campaign for women’s votes, to the efforts to heal the ozone layer. Or travel back to the start of democracy in Ancient Greece, & into space to see the incredible teamwork on the international space station. Above all, uncover just some of the MANY ways we can work together to change our world – all brought to life with astonishing story-telling & illustration. ...

Learn to draw a whole host of cute animal characters in Lulu Mayo’s unique & quirky style, using simple shapes & 5 easy-to-follow steps. From a cuddly panda & a jolly llama to a chilled-out sloth & a unique unicorn, there are over 30 drawing exercises to complete. ...