SLAM! That’s the sound of Arthur’s front door banging. He’s had enough! He’s running away! He’s fed up with his whole family – especially his stupid autistic brother Liam. Why can’t Liam just be normal? But – WAIT! What’s that on the doorstep? It’s a polar bear, holding a suitcase. It’s huge. It’s white. It’s terrifying. & it’s come to stay! But while Mister P gets a rather frosty reception at first, this kindly polar bear has a knack for getting people to chill out. & in this pack of three stories, it’s not just Arthur’s family who’ll feel the benefit. It’s also young carer Ruby, & Maya & her forgetful gran… A heartwarming, uplifting & uproariously funny series The first book was shortlisted for the UKLA Book Award Mister P is a polar bear who helps children deal with troubles Mary Poppins crossed with Paddington – plus funny cartoons! Perfect for older fans of Dick King-Smith & Paddington Wonderfully illustrated with expressive cartoon pictures Themes include young carers & having an autistic sibling“ Full of warmth & humour, this story is a delight.” Red Reading Hub “ He joins Paddington in being the world’s most entertaining & heart-warming literary bears.” Bookbag “ This had me charmed: a hugely appealing story about a polar bear who unexpectedly comes to stay. A fresh & funny story of family & friendship with black & white illustrations throughout.” Bookseller ...

Me & White Supremacy written specifically for young readers ...

A heartwarming & unforgettable middle-grade debut about one boy’s journey to fix his family, with the help of some unexpected friends he meets along the way. ...

‘ Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish’ – Catherine Doyle ‘A beautiful & profound retelling’ – Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE & THE SONG OF ACHILLES ‘ Utterly transporting … This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power’ – Guardian Books of the Year A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill. Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the isl&, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love & betrayal… Filled with glorious full-colour illustrations by award-winning Olivia Lomenech Gill, this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of Circe & The Silence of the Girls. Illuminating the girl behind the legend, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation. ’... a must read for women of all ages’ – Red Magazine ’... stole my heart from its first fierce lines’ – Mary Watson ‘A beautiful & compassionate retelling that gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful & haunting humanity’ – Jennifer Saint ’... an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling’ – Irish Times ‘ It’s an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their voice & their power’ – Stylist ‘ Gift ideas for the book lovers in your life’ ...

An adventurous young meerkat travels the world! ...

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Meesha loves making things... but there’s one thing she finds difficult to make – friends. She doesn’t know quite what to do, what to say or when to say it. But one day she discovers that she has a special talent that might just help her navigate social situations – & maybe even make new friends. A warm & affectionate look at the joys & difficulties of making & keeping friends, relating to others, & finding your place in the world. Empowering & emotionally resonant, Tom Percival’s Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect springboard for conversations about mental & emotional health, building self-confidence & managing feelings. Every child’s bookshelf should contain his books. ...

A novel in two acts – told eighteen years apart – gives voice to both mother (Ayesha) & daughter (Mira) after an unplanned teen pregnancy led Ayesha to place Mira up for adoption. ...

Polly&8217;s freaky new step-brother, Damon, is a total mad scientist. & now he&8217;s spending hours in his creepy basement lab &8211; cooking up something horrid for the school science fair. Can she stop him before he unleashes his &8220;experiment” on the whole school? ...

Zoooooooom! We’re off on an exciting space adventure in our rocket to meet all the planets of the solar system. Join in with the rhymes & spot all the smiley-faced, friendly planets, from shimmering Saturn to mighty Mars. Little ones will have a blast (and be back in time for bed!) in this striking, read-aloud, story-led picture book. Combining STEM learning with a rhyming twist, it’s perfect for all would-be astronauts! ...