When he receives anonymous texts challenging him to bizarre dares, Scrappy’s sure one of his mates is having a laugh. But the unknown sender cannot be a friend – & the challenges become increasingly dangerous. Someone knows all the secrets of Scrappy’s troubled family – & is luring him into a deadly trap … ...

What happens when the Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, fancies a break from writing poems & instead pens a funny children’s story? Oh – & what if she teams up with illustrator Lydia Monks, famous for What the Ladybird Heard? You’ve probably guessed the result: this gorgeous book! Queen Munch lives in a palace shaped like a wedding cake. She likes a jolly good snack, & her heart is as big as her appetite. Queen Nibble is pale & quiet. She likes making necklaces out of raindrops, & she hardly touches her food. So what will happen when Queen Munch asks Queen Nibble over for tea? Will a friendship blossom? A heartwarming, magical story by the Poet Laureate Glorious colour illustrations by top artist Lydia Monks A beautiful, lyrical tale of difference & friendship Set in a captivating fantasy world to visit over & over “A joyful tale.” Financial Times “ Bright & enticing.” Booktrust ...

Victoria is still England’s longest reigning monarch, & everybody knows she married a chap called Albert & wore black clothes – all the time. But in this Horribly Famous title readers can find out everything they didn’t know – that Victoria went on her holidays in disguise, & was best pals with her rude Scottish servant & lots more. ...

A positive & uplifting book for young people who are queer or curious – & their allies looking to support them. In this empowering & uplifting book, award-winning podcaster Alexis Caught sets out to help queer & curious teenagers explore their LGBTQ+ identity & understanding. Alongside the author’s personal experiences are first-hand stories from notable LGBTQ+ figures, providing a inclusive account of what it means to grow up queer. With chapters on questioning, coming out, friends & family, love, sex, shame, pride & allyship, this is insightful, thoughtful & reassuring book is essential reading for any questioning teen & their allies looking to support them. ...

LGBTQ history in 23 inspiring biographies & mind-blowing facts. Out, proud & totally owning it! Did you know that queer people have their own country? Or that historically there were many secret queer languages, like Polari? In this boundary-busting book, queer author & activist Sarah Prager celebrates the lives of 23 people who lived & loved on their own terms. There are famous figures like Abraham Lincoln, Frida Kahlo & Eleanor Roosevelt. There’s code-breaker Alan Turing & a gender-bending Swedish queen. & how about male-to-female trans tennis player Renée Richards, who bravely fought for her right to play as a woman? Three cheers & bravo! Astonishing true stories that uncover a rich queer heritage At once hilarious & inspiring, surprising & fascinating A hugely empowering New York Public Library Best Book Sarah Prager writes on LGBTQ history for the Huffington Post * Please note this book contains mature content more suitable for older readers. books-to-empower ...

One boy. Five gods. A thousand monsters. The powerful guardian gods of Ancient Egypt have been captured – & it’s up to Akori to set them free! ...

The world is full of different people who all look different. One kind of difference is autism – but what is it? How can you tell if a person has it? What effects does it have? This simple illustrated book explains what autism is, & shows you what life might be like for an autistic child. Tips & activities help you ask questions & explore your own feelings about autism. Is there anything you don’t understand or want to know more about? No problem: just try the ideas for talking about autism with a grown-up. A child-friendly fact book with simple text & bright illustrations Encourages children to ask questions & discuss their feelings With group activities, a reading list & parent/teacher notes Explores autism in a positive context of difference & inclusivity ...

What do ducks say? ‘ Quack!’ But what does Quentin say? ‘QUCK!’ He has the quickest quack in the world, because his quack has lost its A. Do any of the other animals have one to spare? Not likely! APES don’t want to be PES. SNAKES don’t want to be SNKES. PANDAS don’t want to be PNDAS or PANDS. Will Quentin be stuck with a very quick QUCK?! A hysterical picture book from the superstar creators of Oi Frog!. Who knew learning about vowels could be such a laugh? Or do we mean lugh? By the Greenaway Medal nominated creators of Oi Frog! A simple & comical story about animals & vowels Kes Gray is the creator of the best-loved Daisy books Jim Field is a Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning artist world-book-day-2018 oi-cat-reading-list ...

These funky fun-filled quizzes are designed for friends to extract the most intimate secrets from each other. All the important topics are covered from first crushes to most embarrassing moments ever! It’s anything but Vanilla! ...

The yucky things your brother does, the annoying things your parents say, the funny things you feel. Michael Rosen knows all about YOU! A much-loved classic of family life from the brilliant Michael Rosen & Quentin Blake. ...