Soar into space with a glorious story of alien folk that’s literally out of this world! The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed & Smoo fall in love, their families don’t approve. But peace is restored & love conquers all in this irresistible tale from the creators of STICK MAN. ...

Soar into space with a glorious story of alien folk that’s literally out of this world! The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed & Smoo fall in love, their families don’t approve. But peace is restored & love conquers all in this irresistible tale from the creators of STICK MAN. ...

Soar into space with a glorious story of alien folk that’s literally out of this world! The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed & Smoo fall in love, their families don’t approve. But peace is restored & love conquers all in this irresistible tale from the creators of STICK MAN. ...

We have selected The Smeds & the Smoos as our Age 0-6 book of the month for September – the latest irresistible rhyme by the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo & Zog. Perfect for storytimes & for encouraging young children to read, it tells the heartwarming story of the red & blue aliens, who never mix until two of them fall in love. The rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud with young children at home or in the classroom, & also ideal for beginner readers to enjoy on their own. Showing how friendship can overcome differences, it is a joyful celebration of tolerance & getting along, which conveys a message of empathy using an exciting space theme that kids will love. Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. ...

We have selected The Smeds & the Smoos as our Age 0-6 book of the month for September – the latest irresistible rhyme by the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo & Zog. Perfect for storytimes & for encouraging young children to read, it tells the heartwarming story of the red & blue aliens, who never mix until two of them fall in love. The rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud with young children at home or in the classroom, & also ideal for beginner readers to enjoy on their own. Showing how friendship can overcome differences, it is a joyful celebration of tolerance & getting along, which conveys a message of empathy using an exciting space theme that kids will love. Supplied as a pack of six copies. ...

Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2017. Alaska isn’t like other places. When Ruth was little, her daddy sliced bloody backstrap off a hunted deer the way her mama curled ribbons on presents. But then he died, & after that Ruth’s mama seemed to forget that she was there. Now Ruth is sixteen: running a little wild. The mountains are huge & epic. Little towns huddle in their grooves. The snow comes, then goes again. Killer whales steal cod from fishing fleets. Into this harsh landscape come three other teenagers – abused Dora, ballerina Alyce & runaway Hank. All four are lost. Can they save each other? A startlingly rich & authentic debut from an extraordinary new talent Coming-of-age fiction set in the wild frontier landscape of 1970s Alaska A beautifully written tale of love, family, tragedy, luck & salvation By an Alaskan native who has drawn on four generations of family history “ Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock’s Alaska is beautiful & wholly unfamiliar… A thrilling, arresting debut.” Gayle Forman summer-18 sum-18 ...

The thrilling tale of a tiny snail & a great big grey-blue humpback whale... ...

Who needs a cruise ship? See our beautiful world & its wonders from a whale’s tail. If you’re a little explorer at heart, this lovely book will be very special to you. It’s like a travel brochure in the form of a Julia Donaldson rhyming story, bursting with amazing places to see. Travel from icebergs (hello, penguins!) to volcanoes, & from coral reefs (hello, sharks!) to deep dark caves. Marvel at our precious planet – & find out how a tiny snail saves the day. By the brilliant creators of The Gruffalo & Stick Man A rhyming tour-de-force full of captivating landscapes Celebrates our unique planet & the joy of exploring it Encourages children to respect & protect their world“ Bold & brilliant.” The Times “A joy to read aloud.” Guardian Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. ...

Who needs a cruise ship? See our beautiful world & its wonders from a whale’s tail. If you’re a little explorer at heart, this lovely book will be very special to you. It’s like a travel brochure in the form of a Julia Donaldson rhyming story, bursting with amazing places to see. Travel from icebergs (hello, penguins!) to volcanoes, & from coral reefs (hello, sharks!) to deep dark caves. Marvel at our precious planet – & find out how a tiny snail saves the day. By the brilliant creators of The Gruffalo & Stick Man A rhyming tour-de-force full of captivating landscapes Celebrates our unique planet & the joy of exploring it Encourages children to respect & protect their world“ Bold & brilliant.” The Times “A joy to read aloud.” Guardian Supplied as a pack of six copies. ...

Do you love books? So do we. & so does the Snatchabook! Read this magical story aloud & the Snatchabook is sure to be listening too! At the end of the day, everyone loves a bedtime story. Stories are being told in every house, in every bed. But one night, all the bedtime storybooks start to vanish. Who is to blame? The cheeky little Snatchabook. This small, magical creature just wants someone to read to him. Someone like you, that is! ...