A book to shatter your heart into a million dazzling pieces. Try putting it back together again. Then you might get a sense of David’s life. Who is this haunted-looking kid? David barely even knows. He’s spent all his life in a concentration camp. He’s never known his parents, or any world outside. But now he’s free. He’s escaped – & now he’s racing across Europe, with his enemies hot on his heels. All he has is a compass, some crumbs of bread, his aching legs, & a tip-off that he’ll find safety in Denmark. (Wherever that is.) Is it enough to survive? A truly essential modern classic – once read never forgotten The heartbreaking tale of a child’s lone journey through Europe Highly topical read for today’s world of war & refugee crises“ Full of hope & tenderness” – Evening Standard ...

The second in a funny new series from former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen & rising star Robert Starling. Look out, this squirrel is HUNGRY. So hungry it could eat boiled rice, chocolate mice, a gingerbread man … even a frying pan! Is there anything it WON’T eat? A rollicking ride of increasing absurdity & imagination, this hilarious picture book captures the occasional outlandishness of toddler moods. Based on the popular poem from A Great Big Cuddle, I Am Hungry is a terrific read-aloud from the master of rhyme, Michael Rosen, coupled with brilliantly bold illustration from Robert Starling. ...

A true teen heroine, battling evil with words & smarts. See what she’s done. Then follow her lead. women ...

A true teen heroine, battling evil with words & smarts. See what she’s done. Then follow her lead. women ...

A true teen heroine, battling evil with words & smarts. See what she’s done. Then follow her lead. women ...

Hopp is a little frog who definitely does NOT want to be a prince! A fairy tale for the 21st century that challenges gender stereotypes & encourages children to be proud to be themselves. ...

Everything changes for Joey when his crazy, long-lost dad returns home after a lucky lottery win. Now they&8217;re rich &8211; & Carter Pigza truly believes that his family can start a whole new life. But that means embarking on a brand new career running a busy diner &8211; & changing their family name from Pigza to Heinz. Can Joey handle becoming Freddy? & how does he really feel about the fact that he&8217;s going to become a big brother? Another hilarious & touching book following the adventures of a boy with ADHD. ...

A witty favourite from Lauren Child’s lovably eccentric series about brother & sister Charlie & Lola. Lola is not sleepy & she refuses go to bed. Big brother Charlie has tried every possible solution, from counting sheep to pink milk. Now Charlie is very tired. Will stubborn Lola ever go to bed? A simple text full of verve, partnered with comical collage-style illustrations, makes the most of the humour integral to this familiar domestic scene. ...

An empowering, joyful story about loving who you are – written by Queer Eye star, Karamo Brown, & his son Jason. ...

Two delicious tales for newly independent readers. Crocodile & Alligator are playing jungle hide-&-seek. But will their long, floppy tails give the game away? Next, Crocodile is trying to bake a lovely cake, but Alligator isn&8217;t helping much &8211; he drops the flour, smashes the sugar bowl, & tries to juggle the eggs! This fabulous read-alone treat from a popular series bridges the gap between picture books & chapter books. With glowing colour illustrations & an audio CD to read along to, it&8217;s a really satisfying story for little learners to devour! ...