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A bumper children's poetry collection, from celebrated poet John Agard, winner of The Queen's Gold Medal and The Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award 2021, illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura.

What's that smell? It's HISTORY - and it STINKS!Did you know that you can discover loads about history just from the loo? Or piles about the past just from a poo? If not, then get ready to discover everything from Henry VIII's dodgy diet and poo-tastic Roman plumbing, to the stinky secrets of Victorian sewers and how life, death and everything in between can hang on the humble number two.From Saxons and Tudors to Ancient Greece, the Indus Valley, Aztecs and beyond, Poo Through the Ages features mighty monarchs, bonkers battles, deadly diseases, fossilised faeces and poo, poo, poo. Packed with fascinating facts, hilarious illustrations and the smelliest stories from our pongy past, get ready to dive into the smelliest corners of history!

Everything the young fan needs to know about Max Verstappen.

Welcome back to the island of Egg where a group of young puffins are training to join a search and rescue team. When an old wreck washes up in a storm, the puffins are told to keep away - but new recruit Forti cannot resist swimming right up to it for a closer look...

Hidden in the heart of the rainforest lies a secret... if three friends can survive long enough to find it. An action-packed jungle adventure, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell's The Explorer and M.G. Leonard's Twitch.Billionaire beauty mogul Anura Hegarty has pledged to acquire as much as the rainforest as possible to preserve it. But when armed guards appear and bring in portable terrariums to capture wildlife, Jessica and her friend Renata realise something much more sinister is going on.The rainforest holds a frog with a secret to staying young forever, and Jessica and Renata know they must find and save it first! Together with Briony-Rose, the girls journey deeper into the rainforest. Danger and betrayal lurk in every corner, and soon they're running for their lives, dodging blow darts and falling into traps. Will the children make it out of the forest alive?Praise for Mitch Johnson'Fizzes with adventure and great characters who pop from the page' - Peter Bunzl, bestselling author of Cogheart'I read it all in one gulp!' - Ross Welford, bestselling author of Time Travelling with a Hamster'A bonkers Willy-Wonka nightmare designed to get children thinking about the effects of everything they buy' - Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of The Midnight Guardians'A zany adventure that will make you bubble with laughter and fizz with indignation on behalf of our planet' - Maria Kuzniar, bestselling author of The Ship of Shadows'An exploding soda geyser of a book - an adventure story that will make you laugh, make you angry and make you want to do something to fix this crazy, messed up world' - Charlie Higson, bestselling author of Young Bond and The Enemy'Pop! is an explosive and unforgettable adventure with defiant heroes, devious villains, deadly corporate secrets all told with Johnson's brilliant humour. I loved it' - Tamsin Winter, bestselling author of Jemima Small Versus the Universe

Yesterday Crumb is no ordinary girl - and she's about to face her biggest challenge yet. With magic in every teacup, this is perfect for readers aged 8-12 and fans of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency and Starfell. Yesterday Crumb is determined, brave and nearly ready to defeat a formidable foe: Mr Weep, the Lord of the Dead. Reunited with her beloved Dwimmerly End - a magical, walking teashop - apprentice tea witch Yesterday and her friends begin to search for Mr Weep's weakness. Except the dark influence of a strange flower is taking hold of Yesterday's friends and allies, turning them cold-hearted and pitting them against each other. As the flower's effects spread further, Yesterday needs to save her friends and rally the magical world to overcome Mr Weep's dark reign...But there's nothing that can't be solved with a pot of tea, best friends and a BIG dash of magic!Praise for Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup:'Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup is endlessly enchanting. The world building is so fresh and inventive, the characters so charming and individual... I can't wait for my next visit to Dwimmerly End!' - Annabel Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'A scrumptious world with dollops of charm.' - Michael Mann, author of Ghostcloud

A stunning timeslip tale about a boy who finds himself trapped in a well-known mining incident that happened many years before! This story of family, community and hope by debut author Karon Alderman is perfect for fans of Skellig and The Wild Way Home.Everyone knows the history of the famous mining accident that happened years ago - but that's never interested Archie. Why would he bother about the past when he's got more than enough to worry about right now? Like his Granda's health taking a turn for the worse. And the shifty Robson twins from across the street deciding they have it in for him.With the help of his best-friends Adila and Kyle, Archie goes on a mission to raise money for his Granda's recovery while also avoiding the Robsons at all costs. But just as he starts to lose all hope for the future, a freak storm and a slip into the past changes everything...

AI, or artificial intelligence, is already powering our world, whether you're looking up pictures of funny cats online, or using your face to unlock your iPad. But lately it seems to be all anyone is talking about! So, what is AI? Why is it such a big deal? Are there any risks? And how is it going to transform our lives?Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to explain all there is to know about AI, from data-hungry machine learners and driverless cars to AI robots of the future that can tidy your bedroom!This entertaining non-fiction picture book, illustrated in Neal's trademark zany collage style, is perfect for readers aged 6+ who are always asking HOW something works, and for parents wanting to help their kids make sense of a subject that everyone is talking about.

A laugh-out-loud romp about a highland cow with BIG dreams! Written by Alastair Chisholm, author of One Hungry Dragon and winner of Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, and illustrated by Craig Shuttlewood.

Rocket has just gone through the worst summer ever. Which means it's the perfect time to start over in drama school in London ... Another joyful queer romance from Daniel Tawse, author of ALL ABOUT ROMANCE.

The greedy Diplodocus, Dinosaur Munch,Is searching through the undergrowth looking for lunch!From the Creators of The World of Dinosaur Roar!, comes a delightful rhyming tale of dinosaur hide-and-seek. Follow Dinosaur Squeak on her adventure as she invites readers to help her find her dinosaur pals in this pre-school search and find delight. Featuring the roar-some dinosaurs from the classic picture book and The World of Dinosaur Roar! story board book series such as Dinosaur Roar the Tyrannosaurus rex, Dinosaur Stomp the Triceratops and Dinosaur Whack, the Stegosaurus. Plus, don't miss fun facts about each of the dinos.The World of Dinosaur Roar! is endorsed by the Natural History Museum, London and the Smithsonian, Washington DC.

No one wanted to hear Estie's side of the story. Now she's on a mission to make sure the truth is heard . . . A page-turning mystery novel in verse about identity, friendship and learning to use your voice, with accessible text and beautiful illustrations throughout. When twelve-year-old Estie is expelled from school, she's sent to stay with her aunt in Scotland over the summer. Even though Estie knows what she did was right. Even though nobody, not even her mum, asked to hear her side of the story. Estie's determined to keep her barriers up and stick to herself until the holidays are over. But when she comes across an intricately folded paper bird with a secret message written inside - a message from someone desperate to tell their own unbelieved story - a chord is struck, and Estie can't help but follow the clues to the next piece of artwork. Who are these messages from? And what will their secret reveal about the town? In helping to uncover the anonymous artist's truth, Estie just might find the words to tell her own. . .

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ... Peggy the Pug!Peggy will do anything to help her family and friends when in need. Can Peggy live her dream of becoming a superhero and save the day? The world's favourite pug flies to the rescue in this superhero adventure.

The Octonauts are on a global mission - on land! Enlisting their intrepid friends from around the world as Octo-agents - and equipped with a new fleet of land-based Terra Gups - the Octonauts' work is as vital as ever. They explore far-flung environments, rescue animals that need their help and protect the land and all living creatures.Featuring everyone's favourites from the original series, such as Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Cat, OCTONAUTS ABOVE & BEYOND introduces lovable characters like Paani, the water scientist monkey as they learn all about new environments, endangered animals, protecting habitats and more.Did you know...?- Bearded dragons are equipped with armour of spiny reptilian scales, which include a "beard" of spikes under its chin that puffs up depending on its mood.- Most crabs live in the ocean, but desert crabs live in tunnels under the ground and only come out at night when it's cool.- Antarctica is a cold desert that gets little snow and even less rain.The Octo-Report Fact and Activity Book is full of information about the amazing creatures and habitats featured in the episodes, and includes fun puzzles, mazes, games and activities pertaining to them.

The Octonauts are caught up in a storm and wash up on the Skeleton Coast. A new friend, Paani, tells them that all of the water has dried up and there's nothing to drink. Can the Octonauts help the animals of Skeleton Coast find water?Under water and on land, the Octonauts have enlisted their intrepid friends from around the world as Octo-agents! Equipped with a new fleet of land-based Terra Gups - the Octonauts' work is as vital as ever. They explore far-flung environments, rescue animals that need their help, and protect the land and all living creatures.Featuring everyone's favourites from the original series, such as Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Cat, OCTONAUTS: ABOVE AND BEYOND also introduces lovable new Octo-Agents like Paani, the water scientist monkey - not to mention their cool new vehicle, the Octo-Ray! Meet the new Octo-Agents (and Junior Agents) in this search and find as they embark on new missions. Read about each of the agents as you help find the Octonauts and animals to save the day! Full of busy colourful scenes from the show, odd one out activities and favourite characters, this is sure to be a hit for fans of the show!

High up in the branches of the Faraway Tree . . . lives Moonface - hello, Moonface!Moonface is feeling hungry and wants to have a picnic with all of his forest friends! Can you lift the flaps to help him find some tasty treats and pack his basket in time for lunch? A charming lift-the-flap picnic tale inspired by Enid Blyton's Magic Faraway Tree Tales.More in the series: Goodnight, Fairy

High up in the branches of the Faraway Tree . . . lives Silky the fairy - hello, Silky! Silky is sleepy after a day of fun with her forest friends. Can you lift the flaps to get her ready for bed? Help her to tidy up, have a bubble bath, read a bedtime story and tuck her in!A dreamy bedtime lift-the-flap story inspired by Enid Blyton's Magic Faraway Tree Tales.More in the series: Let's Have a Picnic

Enter the world of robots with this fast-fact-packed exploration of all things robot-related. It's the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.Robots explores the most incredible, weird and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of robot in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won't be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.Robots takes a look at all sorts of robot: some work in space, some work for the military and some may even work inside the human body! The book covers all kinds of robot essentials, such as inputs and outputs and how robots 'think' and 'learn'. There is also a fun activity to build a bug bot for budding STEMsters to try out!The Stupendous and Tremendous Technology series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who simply have a fascination with how things work. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way.Title in the series:Clever and Crafty ComputersMega and Mighty MachinesRemarkable and Roving RobotsTerrific and Trailblazing TransportAlso available is Stupendous and Tremendous Science:Ecstatic and Excellent EnergyHappy and Healthy Human BodyPowerful and Pongy PlantsSoaring and Spectacular Space

Say hello to the marvels of machinery with this fast-fact-packed exploration of all things mechanical. It's the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.Machines explores the most interesting, weird and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of machine in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won't be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.Machines takes a look at the six simples machines, including wheels, levers and inclined planes as well as more complex machines, such as pulleys, springs and hydraulics. There is also a fun activity to build a marshmallow-flinging catapult for budding STEMsters to try out!The Stupendous and Tremendous Technology series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who simply have a fascination with how things work. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way.Title in the series:Clever and Crafty ComputersMega and Mighty MachinesRemarkable and Roving RobotsTerrific and Trailblazing TransportAlso available is Stupendous and Tremendous Science:Ecstatic and Excellent EnergyHappy and Healthy Human BodyPowerful and Pongy PlantsSoaring and Spectacular Space

Get ready for a big birthday bash with Peggy the Pug!There's a birthday celebration coming up and Peggy can't wait to join in the fun. But there is more than one birthday surprise in store for this party animal ...

All aboard the mermaid cruise ship! Gabby Girl and Pandy Paws set sail with MerCat and their friends for an adventure at sea.Join the friends as they get crafty making mermaid crowns, kitty mermaid treats and even get their very own mermaid fins! Will the Gabby Cats get to put their new tails to the test and go for a swim?Featuring the main themes of Gabby's Dollhouse including crafting, kindness and friendship, this mermaid adventure is sure to delight readers and fans of the show!Based on an episode of the top-ranking Netflix preschool show.

The Water Sports Fairies are always ready for aquatic adventures. Dive in with Keiko the Diving Fairy!When Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah go on a water sports school trip, they are excited to go diving. But Naughty Jack Frost and his mischievous goblins are determined to ruin all the fun and have stolen Keiko the Diving Fairy's magical flip-flops! Now the divers don't have the confidence to dive.Can the fairy helpers find the flip-flops so everyone can enjoy diving again?Don't miss the rest of the Water Sports Fairies series: Helen the Siling Fairy, Aria the Synchro Fairy and Yasmeen the Canoeing Fairy.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends, Unicorn Magic and Pixie Magic!

The Water Sports Fairies are always ready for aquatic adventures. Make a splash with Yasmeen the Canoeing Fairy!Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah are enjoying learning water sports at the Rainbow Lake National Park and this time they are going canoeing. But Jack Frost and his naughty goblins have stolen Yasmeen the Canoeing Fairy's magical paddle and now the canoeists can't stay afloat!Can the fairy helpers find the paddle so everyone can have fun canoeing?Don't miss the rest of the Water Sports Fairies series: Helen the Sailing Fairy, Aria the Synchro Fairy and Keiko the Diving Fairy.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends, Unicorn Magic and Pixie Magic!