Download E. Nesbits timeless classic Five Children and It, read by 007 star Samantha Bond and brought to you by Puffin Audiobooks. When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an ancient sand-fairy! Having a sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children dont realize all of the trouble wishes can cause . . .
Everyone in the tiny village of Moonfleet lives by the sea one way or another, so it's no surprise when young John Trenchard gets involved in the smuggling trade. Forced to flee England with a price on his head, John little guesses the adventures and trials he will have before he sees Moonfleet again or the change in his fortunes when he does.
The great Norse sagas are full of magic and heroic deeds. Odin's wanderings, Thor's hammer, the death of Bakkur, the vision of Ragnarok - tales which have been told since time immemorial - are given a fresh life in this version, written as one continuous exciting adventure story.With a brilliant introduction by Guardian Children's Fiction prize-winner, Michelle Paver.Puffin Classics contain additional endnotes for children including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more.
Good Wives is the second story about the March family.Three years on from Little Women, the March girls and their friend Laurie are young adults with their futures ahead of them. Although they all face painful trials along the way - from Meg's sad lesson in housekeeping to Laurie's disappointment in love and a tragedy which touches them all - each of the girls finally finds happiness, if not always in the way they expect.The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more..Also in Puffin Classics: Little Women, Little Men and Jo's Boys.
The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning. Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of men, he remains determined to outwit his enemies.Brilliantly introduced by bestselling author John Boyne.
Duggee and the Squirrels are going on an Easter Puzzle Hunt! Can you help them to piece together the clues and find their eggs-tra special Easter surprise? Join them in their hunt and earn your Easter Puzzle Badge!One more thing . . . EASTER DUGGEE HUG!Don't miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: Easter Egg Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap BookHey Duggee: Duggee's EasterHey Duggee: Easter: A Touch-and-Feel Playbook
Duggee and the Squirrels want to find a dinosaur! Is there one hiding at the clubhouse? Join in the search by lifting the flaps and earn your Dinosaur Badge. Don't miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: Where's Duggly's Potty? A Lift-the-Flap BookHey Duggee: Dinosaurs: A Touch-and-Feel PlaybookHey Duggee: Duggee at the Farm: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Duggee and the Squirrels are counting down the days until Mr Wobbly, the jelly juggler, comes to town next week. But next Monday feels like ages away and the Squirrels are becoming impatient! Duggee and Squirrels share all the fun things they do every day of the week to help pass the time. From getting the Squirrel Club ready on Monday to relaxing yoga on Sunday! They do something fun every day and before they know it, it's Monday! Mr Wobbly is here! Pick a tab and countdown the days of the week with Duggee and the Squirrels!Don't miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: The Bath Time BadgeHey Duggee: The Rainbow BadgeHey Duggee: The Shape Badge
It's Duggee's birthday! Join the Squirrels as they prepare a surprise party for Duggee. Follow the tabs as they plan party invitations, decorations, and a cake all by themselves! This chunky eight tabbed board book is full of party fun. Happy Birthday Duggee!Don't miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: Getting Ready for Bed: Tabbed Board BookHey Duggee: Vehicles: Tabbed Board BookHey Duggee: Duggee's Nursery Rhymes: Tabbed Board Book
This is the story of sixteen-year-old David Balfour, an orphan, who after being kidnapped by his villainous uncle manages to escape and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish highlanders against English rule
When young D'Artagnan comes to Paris to seek his fortune, he is challenged to a duel with not one, but three of the king's Musketeers. But Athos, Porthos and Aramis become his trusted friends as he tries to prove himself worthy of becoming a fourth Musketeer.
Following a wild and raging storm, the Swiss family Robinson are stranded at sea. But the thundering waves have swept them off to a tropical island, where a new life awaits them. Their ship is laden with supplies and the island is packed with treasures, so they soon adapt and discover new dangers and delights every day . . .With an inspiring introduction by American author and America's first children's laureate Jon Scieszka.
'His novels will endure as long as the language itself' Peter AckroydDickens's haunting late novel depicts the education and development of a young man, Pip, as his life is changed by a series of events - a terrifying encounter with an escaped convict in a graveyard on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the bitter, decaying Miss Havisham and her beautiful, cold-hearted ward Estella; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor - and he discovers the true nature of his 'great expectations'. This definitive edition includes appendices on Dickens's original ending, giving an illuminating glimpse into a great novelist at work.With an Introduction by DAVID TROTTER Edited and with notes by CHARLOTTE MITCHELL
Could the sudden death of Sir Charles Baskerville have been caused by gigantic ghostly hound that is said to have haunted his family for generations? Arch-rationalist Sherlock Holmes characteristically dismisses the theory as nonsense, and sends Dr Watson to Devon to protect the Baskerville heir and observe the suspects at close hand.
It's Pancake Day! Peppa and George are excited to make yummy pancakes with Mummy and Daddy Pig! But when Daddy Pig flips his pancake, it flies really high into the air and gets stuck to the ceiling! How will they get it down again? This picture book is the perfect gift for Pancake Day! Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Unicorns and MermaidsPeppa Pig: Peppa's Gold MedalPeppa Pig: Dream Big, Peppa
When siblings Ava and Luke discover a mysterious notebook in their dad's attic they are instantly intrigued. And, as they read through letters, diary entries, newspaper cuttings and notarised secret recordings, they realise that a decades-old, still unsolved, murder case is unfolding right in front of them . . . Determined to discover what really happened, Ava and Luke turn detective to try and crack the case. But soon they realise that the killer might still be out there - and might be closer than they think... YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?
Perfect for fans of Danny Wallace, Liz Pichon and Katie Kirby - get ready for a whizz-bang new adventure, packed with comic strips and cartoons!Life's been interesting since Ferris Foster's dog got famous:His four-legged best friend Aldo may now be a YouStream superstar, but he manages to stay very grounded (by doing very smelly doggy farts)To date Ferris has had 13 foster brothers and 9 foster sisters, but his new foster brother Nile has burst into the family's life with a bang!Ferris is still a cartooning genius, but between homeschooling and Nile's dodgy science experiments, finding somewhere quiet to draw has become practically impossible.The reason the boys have to do their lessons online is because the school has found something OLD and HUGE buried underneath it...Between Nile, Aldo, his best friend Cal, his next-door nemesis Destiny, and his Mums, Ferris needs to find a way to bring everyone together to save the school...something he thought he'd never want to do!Praise for THE DAY MY DOG GOT FAMOUS:'Funny, heartfelt and inclusive - a brilliant read!' Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths 'A really fun story with funny illustrations - your kid's gonna love it!' Lauren Layfield, TV presenter and author of Indi Raye is Totally Faking It'Warm-hearted, accessible and laugh-out-loud funny. It shows that family is bigger than biology - it's about who you love and who you look out for - and there's room for everyone!' Sarah Hagger-Holt, author of Proud of Me "Engaging with fab illustrations. Me and my daughter love Jen's books!" Helen Rutter, author of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh
A sweet illustrated young fiction series featuring four delightful tiny dogs, paw-fect for fans of Isadora Moon, Mummy Fairy, The Borrowers and Polly Pocket!Meet Bea and her four tiny dogs, Clover, Pepper, Sorrel and Willow!It's Bea's birthday. She would be happy spending it playing in the garden with the tiny dogs, but her mum thinks they should have a party. Bea is excited but she also has a few worries. Will her friends think her party is fun? Will her granny put strange ingredients in the birthday cake? What if someone spots her secret tiny pups?Can the tiny dogs help the party go with a swing?
Peppa and George want Mummy Pig to have a perfect Mother's Day! They plan breakfast in bed, a spa day, and a very special dinner but what will they do when there is an emergency call from the fire station?Spend a perfect Mother's Day with Peppa, George and Mummy Pig!Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: My Amazing MumPeppa Pig: I Love You, Mummy Pig!Peppa Pig: My Mummy is Amazing
Peppa and her family are visiting the zoo! What animals do you think they'll see? Join them as they play I-spy and choose which animal to visit next. This chunky tabbed board book is the perfect introduction to the zoo. Follow the tabs and meet the monkeys, parrots and penguins with Peppa. I spy with my little eye . . . Peppa at the zoo!Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Fun at the Zoo: A Jigsaw Puzzle BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Where's Peppa at the Zoo? A Search-and-Find Book
Join Peppa and her family this Easter on the best egg hunt EVER!Miss Rabbit is setting up a Grand Egg Hunt . . . but she doesn't have time to hide the eggs! Luckily, Peppa and her family have volunteered to help. Will these Easter Bunnies-in-training make this the best egg hunt ever? Lift-the-flaps to find where they've hidden the eggs!An egg-cellent lift-the-flap picture book. Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Easter at the Farm: A Touch and Feel BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Easter Hide-and-Seek: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa Loves Easter
In the kingdom of Galaxandria, Princess Celeste Starr is in BIG trouble. The King has to admit that his daughter has become far too spoiled and needs to learn a lesson. So he tells her she cannot be called Princess anymore as she is not behaving like one - AND she needs to mix with real people. She's sent to the Kingdom's old Post Office which is a place her mother loved before she disappeared some years ago. Celeste is told she has to sort out the towering piles of unsent letters and the infestation of stardust bunnies so that people can start getting their letters on time again. With her new assistant, Podge, she gets to work, ready to fight to get her Princess crown back and return to the palace. And it turns out she's good at it. All that Princessly bossing around and organising people is really paying off. But she quickly discovers two things . . . One - people have started using magical wurm devices to communicate without having to lift a finger and so they don't seem bothered at all about getting actual letters again. And two - it turns out her mother didn't just love letters and the post office, she was connected to it in a much bigger way . . .
Discover the celebration of Holi with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Holi traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday. Lift the flaps to reveal the tasty sweet treats, watch stories being told around ?the bonfire and seeing the colourful gulal being tossed in the air. The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over. Illustrated by Darshika VarmaAlso available in the First Festivals series:DiwaliEasterChristmasRamadanHannukahLunar New YearPride
Do you know...Which fish can swim as fast as a car on the motorway?Or how a sea creature can outsmart a shark?Or what marine mammal weighs as much as two elephants?Test your knowledge of the world of Blue Planet II with this fact-packed quiz book featuring over 200 curious questions and answers all about sea creatures, inspired by the ground-breaking BBC series. Plus - discover how the series was filmed with behind-the-scenes stories from the Blue Planet II team. With hours of fun quizzes to enjoy, this awesome guide to ocean wildlife is perfect for getting children aged 7-9 excited about our natural world.
'Top-grade misbehaviour' - The GuardianGet ready for the final case in The Detention Detectives series! Can you solve the mystery before the Detention Detectives do?
Celebrate Easter with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this interactive basket-shaped board book!Filled with delicious Easter treats, friendly springtime animals and a search-and-find on every page - little caterpillars will love searching for The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this seasonal shaped board book, perfect for little hands!Discover more egg-cellent interactive Easter books with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Egg HuntThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter SurpriseThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter PicnicThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Sticker and Colouring Book
Hop into a brand new lift-the-flap Easter adventure with Peter Rabbit! Peter's sisters are egg-cellent at hide-and-seek - Peter and his cousin Benjamin can't find them anywhere! But they do keep finding mysterious easter eggs wherever they go . . . Who could they all be from?Join Peter and his friends in this irresistible new lift-the-flap adventure, full of Easter delights.Discover other Easter adventures with Peter Rabbit:Peter Rabbit The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap StorybookPeter Rabbit A Fluffy Easter Tale: A Touch and Feel BookPeter Rabbit Easter Fun: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeter's First Easter: A Counting Book with a Pop-Up Surprise
Learn all about the life of Harry Styles, singer, actor and fashion icon, in this inspiring Little Golden Book biography. Discover how Harry got his start on singing competition show The X Factor, and went on to become a global superstar. The perfect gift for Harry Styles fans of all ages!Look out for more Little Golden Book biographies:Taylor SwiftBeyoncéDolly PartonBarack ObamaLionel Messi
Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. This Little Golden Book biography about the record-smashing star forward for Argentina, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers. The perfect gift for little football fans.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:Harry StylesTaylor SwiftDolly PartonBarack ObamaBeyoncé
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