Young children will love meeting all their favourite sea creatures in this bold, brilliant picture book rhyme! It&8217;s brimming with snapping sharks, colourful octopuses, gliding whales, playful seals & other ocean friends! Another fabulous book to treasure from a bestselling creative team. ...

One day an invitation Came to number 24. It was from a next-door neighbour Who they’d never met before. The children can’t wait – a birthday party? What fun! But their next-door neighbour is not all he seems. For starters, there’s his large snout & very sharp teeth. Not to mention his scaly skin … Yes, there’s no two ways about it, he’s definitely a CROCODILE. Erm, crocodiles don’t eat children, do they? A riotous romp of a picture book, superbly written by Mark Sperring & brilliantly illustrated by Laura Anderson. Snappy Birthday is the perfect present for any child – whether it’s their birthday, or not! ...

A striking fantasy tale of dark magic, dangerous politics, & discovering your true self-perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, An Ember in the Ashes & A Court of Thorns & Roses. Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered & its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. ...

When Misty & Nutmeg find a little lost star a magical adventure begins! The brave snow ponies embark on an amazing journey that takes them through candyfloss clouds & shimmering icicles to the very top of the snowy mountain. This beautifully illustrated pony story set in the magical world of the Enchanted Valley is a perfect bedtime read. ...

Will their magic be strong enough to overcome the Great Glacier & all the dangers hidden there? Have you read the Snow Sisters’ first adventure, ‘ The Silver Secret’? Look out for the Snow Sisters’ next adventures, ‘ The Frozen Rainbow’ & ‘ The Enchanted Waterfall’! ...

We have selected Snowball as our Book of the Month for November – the perfect book to celebrate wintertime & get young children joining in. This funny rhyming read-aloud has a snowy seasonal theme, & comes from the award-winning team of Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet, who created Supertato & Barry the Fish with Fingers. Sue & Paul’s books have become increasingly established in recent years, & they’re an ideal choice for children who like Julia Donaldson’s rhyming stories & are looking for something new to try. Children will absolutely love Sue’s vibrant, bold artwork & the wacky humour & imagination that lights up every page of the book. As well as being incredibly child-friendly, Snowball is great for talking about themes of friendship & making mistakes. See our book talk notes for some fun-filled ideas on using Snowball for discussion & joining-in games in the classroom or at home. We all love to throw a snowball! But what’s it like to be a snowball? Hmm: I bet you’ve never even thought of that! Well, grab your woolly hat & gloves, because Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet are telling a weird & wonderful story that brings a snowball to life. (Oh snow many giggles!) The snowball is kind of lonely, stuck at the top of a mountain. So he decides to visit the local town for a bit of fun. But on his way he trips, falls & starts to roll. What do you think will happen now? There’s snow & more snow, a line of washing, a bear on a bike & a confused sheep. Soon, the story is snowballing totally out of control! The latest zany rhyme from this exuberant dream team By the creators of Supertato & Gordon’s Great Escape Brilliantly bold artwork paired with witty rhyming text The perfect festive treat for kids who love to laugh lots Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. ...

We have selected Snowball as our Book of the Month for November – the perfect book to celebrate wintertime & get young children joining in. This funny rhyming read-aloud has a snowy seasonal theme, & comes from the award-winning team of Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet, who created Supertato & Barry the Fish with Fingers. Sue & Paul’s books have become increasingly established in recent years, & they’re an ideal choice for children who like Julia Donaldson’s rhyming stories & are looking for something new to try. Children will absolutely love Sue’s vibrant, bold artwork & the wacky humour & imagination that lights up every page of the book. As well as being incredibly child-friendly, Snowball is great for talking about themes of friendship & making mistakes. See our book talk notes for some fun-filled ideas on using Snowball for discussion & joining-in games in the classroom or at home. We all love to throw a snowball! But what’s it like to be a snowball? Hmm: I bet you’ve never even thought of that! Well, grab your woolly hat & gloves, because Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet are telling a weird & wonderful story that brings a snowball to life. (Oh snow many giggles!) The snowball is kind of lonely, stuck at the top of a mountain. So he decides to visit the local town for a bit of fun. But on his way he trips, falls & starts to roll. What do you think will happen now? There’s snow & more snow, a line of washing, a bear on a bike & a confused sheep. Soon, the story is snowballing totally out of control! The latest zany rhyme from this exuberant dream team By the creators of Supertato & Gordon’s Great Escape Brilliantly bold artwork paired with witty rhyming text The perfect festive treat for kids who love to laugh lots Supplied as a pack of six copies. ...

Sixteen-year-old Charlotte has never known anything other than the stultifying world of her grandfather’s vicarage. But that changes when her grandfather arranges for her to marry a man who repels her. Determined to escape, Charlotte joins her brother on a climbing trip in the Swiss Alps. ...

Mia has come to live with her Grandma in a land of forests & snow. It isn’t at all like her old life in the city, & at first she feels very different from the new children she sees. But when she watches the snow falling around her one night, Mia realises that she is just like one of the snowflakes – unique & perfect in her own way. ...

A great value selection of colourful picture books to keep young readers entertained for hours. ...