There once was a very hungry king, Who needed a cook like anything. It’s just too bad that the king is terribly fussy! He tries all the cooks in the kingdom, but no one is good enough to tickle his choosy tastebuds. That is, until he spots the shaking, shuffling Wobbly Bob. The king can tell at once that Bob is a wonderful chef. But how will Bob whip up a perfect royal feast when he’s scared of – well, everything? A delicious adventure by the creators of Tyrannosaurus Drip Themes of facing fears, making friends & trying new things A witty rhyme about food & cooking, ideal for fussy eaters Julia Donaldson is the author of The Gruffalo & Stick Man ...

From the acclaimed author of SLAY, comes a gripping novel, about brothers, grief, & what it means to be a young Black man in America. For fans of Dear Martin & They Both Die at the End. ...

Don’t like reading? Okay: what’s your excuse? We’ve heard them all – & they’re all in this funny book! Maybe you don’t have time to read. Maybe reading is too hard. Maybe the covers of your book are too far apart. Or maybe you can’t find a great book that you’ll love. (But don’t worry. You have now.) Bursting with colour cartoons & cheeky chuckles, this is a witty treat from a superb author. All the reasons you might not want to read – plus some great reasons to give reading another try! A hilarious look at common excuses for not reading Counters every excuse in an inspiring, positive way Wonderfully witty cartoon pictures by Nigel Baines Encourages a range of ways to read, not just books sum-18-ie ...

One night a star CRASH-LANDS right on top of a flock of bumbling sheep. But the star is not a star… How will she find her way home when nobody can understand a word she’s saying? Both stylish & sweet, this hilarious tale is packed with Nadia Shireen’s adorable animal characters – perfect for all those who loved The Bumblebear. ...

The crayons are back in this board book all about feelings from the creators of the 1 New York Times bestselling The Day Crayons Quit & The Day the Crayons Came Home! ...

Sing your heart out this Christmas with a whole choir of characters, in the showstopping new picture book from number one bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the artistic genius, Tony Ross! ...

Twelve mysteries. Twelve authors. One challenge: can you solve the crimes before the heroes of the stories? This title features twelve short stories from twelve of the best children’s crime writers writing today. It is suitable for fans of crime fiction & detection, especially the Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries, &, The Roman Mysteries. ...

It is 1880. Bertie has recently immigrated to New York from Irel&. Struggling to make ends meet & care for her younger siblings, Bertie finds work as a seamstress for textile tycoon. When the Wellington family fortune is threatened, Bertie’s father boasts that she can save the business. She can “practically spin straw into gold”. ...

A trailblazing novel about two teenagers from opposite worlds; The Crossing is a profound story of hope, grief, & the very real tragedies of the refugee crisis. ...

“I’ve heard such stories, Sapphire! There are fish that fly & fish that walk on the floor of the sea. Think of it, little sister! We are going to the bottom of the world…” No human being has ever attempted the Crossing of Ingo – an epic & dangerous challenge that only the strongest young Mer are called upon to face. But now Sapphy & Conor have been chosen for this thrilling voyage to the bottom of the world, & the future of both Air & Ingo depends on their success. But Ervys, his followers & his new recruits, the sharks, are determined to stop them – dead or alive… The breathtaking conclusion to the critically acclaimed Ingo series, by prize-winning novelist Helen Dunmore. “ Action-packed & satisfying with vivid animal portraits, a vast undersea journey & a climatic flight.” The Times ...