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An inspiring and fun-filled guide to woodland animals, featuring artwork from the animated special of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.In this interactive guide to woodland animals, eager explorers will learn all about forest favourites including creepy crawlies, deer, badgers, squirrels, woodpeckers and so much more! Packed with recipes, crafts and sticker activities galore, this beautifully illustrated sticker-activity book has plenty of ideas for woodland adventures and fun facts for readers come rain or shine!

From a debut picture-book author and a #1 New York Times best-selling illustrator, a wry take on "Why did the chicken cross the road?¿ that gives a whole new meaning to ¿the Other Side.¿ Cock-a-doodle-BOO!It¿s punny. It¿s spooky. It¿s a meta picture book that puts a fresh spin on an old joke and elevates chicken comedy to ghastly new levels. A little spring chicken crosses the road but quickly gets flattened under a lorry. The barnyard beasts whöve gone before break the news: now that Chicken¿s fried ¿ dispatched to the Other Side ¿ Chicken has a job, an unwanted job, as a noisy trouble-making ghost. This fowl may be weak in the beak, but Chicken knows that scaring people isn¿t nice. There is such a thing as a friendly ghost, after all ¿ isn¿t there? Loaded with laughs and shivers, this Halloween-ready treat features ghoulishly funny art by the illustrator of the #1 New York Times best-selling Bad Seed series. Let the haunting begin!

Find out what it takes to be a mechanic in this exciting board book with press-out models!Open up the garage and discover what it takes to be a mechanic. Follow the story and experience hands-on fun with three easy-to-make models, perfect for inspiring little readers with big imaginations.

At Isaac¿s first sleepover, he gets to help Grandpop with a very special routine ¿ putting the house to bed ¿ in a story that¿s just right for children visiting a new place, or for adopting a new ritual at home.Isaac is excited about having a sleepover at Grandpop¿s house, but he¿s a little nervous about being away from home for the first time. Luckily, his knowing Grandpop tells him it¿s not quite time to go to bed yet ¿ first, he needs Isaac¿s help in putting the house to bed. Quietly and slowly, they move from room to room, turning out lights and pulling down shades, as Grandpop gently explains the night-time sounds that Isaac finds unfamiliar. Now it¿s time to read the house a bedtime story (Isaac is good at reading the pictures). By the time the house is settled in for the night, Isaac and Grandpop are ready for bed, too.Janet Costa Bates¿s tender story and A. G. Ford¿s cosy illustrations will have families ¿ and extended families or friends ¿ eager to take a wise Grandpop¿s cue and embrace a new night-time tradition.

Find out what it takes to be a doctor in this exciting board book with press-out models!Look after patients and discover what it takes to be a doctor. Follow the story of a doctor's day in the hospital and experience hands-on fun with three easy-to-make models, perfect for inspiring little readers with big imaginations.

For every child who has ever felt that grown-ups have all the fun, a vicarious chance to slip behind the office door ¿ and play with all the tempting things that are ¿off-limits.¿Dad¿s office is ¿off-limits¿ ¿ which only makes it more intriguing to his curious young daughter. As soon as she sees an opening, she sneaks in to have a look around. After all, there¿s no harm in just looking, right? What she discovers is a magical wonderland of sticky tape, paper clips that make glorious strands, and a kaleidoscopic array of sticky notes. Who could possibly resist playing with those? In a joyful ode to office supplies, Helen Yoon leads a celebration of just-for-once breaking the rules ¿ and offers a final, funny nod to adults who harbour a similar urge.

For dog people of all ages, a jubilant ode to our canines and the many things they love with wild abandon ¿ especially YOU!From the yard to the park, from school to the market, from one end of the day to the next, dogs are full of joy. Ears flapping out the car window! Tug of war with a rope toy! Sprawling out on the sofa! Getting those ¿good dog¿ treats! Wherever they go, whatever they see, dogs love it all. But what do they love most? Guess! This delightfully chaotic book from Leda Schubert and Paul Meisel portrays dogs of all shapes and colours in a laugh-out-loud celebration of our very best friends.

A madcap encore to the There¿s a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor, starring the ever-proper Mr Snore.Mr Snore returns to the wacky Sharemore Hotel to play his violin at a fancy wedding. As he waits for the ceremony to begin, he notices a certain uninvited guest ogling the towering wedding cake. It¿s hard to tell whös a guest and who's a pest, but Mr Snore is going to do his heroic best to save the cake from sure disaster!

Until 1823, most children outside Holland and Germany didn't even know who Santa was. That Christmas, a New York newspaper printed an anonymous poem entitled "An Account of a Visit from St Nicholas." This was the first time American children had heard of Santa Claus.

In this incredibly moving and powerful story about climate change by one of France¿s greatest writers for children, the world is run by !ndustry and the only thing that matters is to buy, buy, buy. People live in crowded cities where cars are stacked vertically and shopping centres run miles into the sky. On the day Celeste starts school on the 110th floor of a tower block, she meets a lonely, young boy. The next day she doesn't return. Her blood has become as polluted as the seas and rivers. On a mission to save her, the boy battles the forces of !ndustry and takes her far, far away. Will the world realise the truth of Celeste¿s disease? Will there be time for her, and the planet, to recover?

A sparky non-fiction guide to the Viking world, told by the hero of Tony Bradman¿s bestselling novel Viking Boy.Take a real-life tour of the everyday world of Gunnar, a teenage Viking boy: find out how the Vikings lived, what they believed, how they travelled and fought, and gained their legendary reputation as warriors. Gunnar tells us the real story of growing up as a Viking in an exciting first-hand account, introducing us to family and friends, famous warriors, sea-raiders and even a Norse god!Packed with historical facts, figures and anecdotes, with illustrated information panels on topics from Viking poetry to battle and bloodlust, this is a brilliant new read for Viking fanatics, both at home and in the classroom.

Heart-stopping fantasy from the twice Costa-shortlisted and critically acclaimed author of the bestselling The Midnight Guardians.Step into a world of faerie tricks and hidden danger...When an evil faerie steals Yanni¿s baby sister and swaps her for a changeling, Yanni is swept into a dangerous race against time to get her back. For faeries delight in tricks and rescuing her won¿t be easy. With the help of his cousin, Amy, and the reluctant changeling, Yanni must travel to goblin palaces and battle-swept oceans, discovering ancient treasures and secrets along the way. Yanni will need every drop of courage and even a few tricks of his own, if he¿s to outwit the faerie and save his sister¿Ross Montgomery brings the magical world of British folklore to life in this contemporary fantasy novel. Bursting with Ross's trademark charm, humour and heart, and with echoes of David Bowie's Labyrinth, The Chime Seekers is perfect reading for fans of Emma Carroll, Piers Torday and David Solomons.PRAISE FOR THE CHIME SEEKERS¿Cracking adventure from the wildly imaginative Montgomery.¿ Daily Mail"Funny, terrifying, full of folkloric strangeness hiding in everyday corner, this sparkling homage to David Bowie's Labyrinth is just as satisfying as last year's The Midnight Guardians." Guardian"[A] whirlwind adventure." Daily Telegraph"Richly imaginative." The Week Junior¿A quest like no other: Ross Montgomery is on spectacular form in this brilliant, edge-of-your seat story.¿ Emma Carroll"Fast-paced and hilarious." Ross Welford"Deliciously creepy, wonderfully imaginative." Sophie Anderson¿Very page-turny, with enough funny bits to stop it being too scary.¿ Philip Reeve¿All the hallmarks of an instant classic.¿ Carlie Sorosiak¿A fantastic adventure with shades of Jan Mark, Susanna Clarke and Neil Gaiman ... A brilliant example of the best children's fiction.¿ Christopher Edge"Ross Montgomery is a true master of storytelling." Jenny Pearson¿FLAWLESS. Witty, emotional, beautifully written, pacey, punchy, and a story that just keeps delivering.¿ Nicola Skinner"A modern classic." Phil Earle¿Rich in detail, humour and feeling. Ross Montgomery is a singular talent in writing brave and magical adventures." Katya Balen¿Fantastic! A brilliant cast of characters ... a whirlwind adventure and a fae world brimming with darkness, wonder and faerie tricks.¿ Aisling Fowler¿[An] enchanting masterpiece ... Charming, hilarious and brimming with magic." Catherine Doyle¿A tricksy, whirlwind of an adventure from start to finish with twists and turns I didn¿t expect!¿ Aisha BusbyPRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANSShortlisted for the 2021 Costa Children's Book AwardWaterstones Children's Book of the Month for Christmas 2020Hive Children's Book of the Month for November 2020A Toppsta Children's Book of the Month for November 2020"An enthralling, Narnia-flavoured novel with the folkloric feels of a Christmas classic." Children's Books of the Year, Guardian"Beautifully drawn fantasy characters ... a story of hope and love underpinned by witty humour.¿ Daily Mail"A magical slice of historical fantasy fiction.¿ i Newspaper"This lovely adventure story has the feel of a classic children's book." Book of the Week, The Week Junior¿Beautiful writing and epic storytelling.¿ WRD Magazine"A real triumph of the imagination." Editor's Choice, The Bookseller

A high octane, high drama romp, following the adventures of Victorian laundry maid Minnie O'Sullivan and her unforgettable band of friends.After a series of misfortunes, Minnie O¿Sullivan is whisked away to Haddington Hall: a nightmarish home for wayward girls. Bad becomes worse when the hall¿s ruthless founder, Mrs Haddington, takes an instant dislike to brave, determined Minnie, and she¿s in danger of losing everything¿ But Minnie has never backed down from a fight in her life, and she¿s not about to start now! Irresistible characters and a compulsive plot with twists aplenty; Vivian French conjures up the very spirit of Dickensian England in a wonderful new novel for middle-grade readers.¿Vivian French is a writer of tremendous charm.¿ Literary Review ¿Delightful ¿ with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause.¿ Sunday Times (Children's Book of the Week) on The Steam Whistle Theatre Company¿Storytelling at its best ¿ a classic in the making.¿ The Scotsman on The Steam Whistle Theatre Company

A chilling take on the opioid epidemic by the New York Times bestselling Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman.Above our world is a toxic wonderland where the party has raged for centuries.Humans know the partygoers simply as ¿narcotics¿, ¿opioids¿, ¿drugs¿. But here they are malevolent gods, toying with the fates of mortals. Roxy and Addison have made a wager to see who can be lethal the quickest. Isaac and Ivy Ramey are their targets. Ivy is understimulated and overmedicated. Isaac is desperate to recover from a sports injury that jeopardizes his chance of a scholarship. This is the start of a race to the bottom that will determine life and death. One Ramey will land on their feet. The other will be lost to the Party.The only question is... Which one?

Everyone's favourite Little Wombat is back with a splash!Little Wombat is so excited! He's found a fun new friend to play with who walks strangely, has a funny little face and, most amazingly of all, can swim like a fish in the water! But when Platypus tries teaching Little Wombat to swim, Rabbit and Koala begin to wonder if wombats should, after all, stick to dry land!Over 1 million Little Wombat books sold!

After Luke Watson transforms into a werewolf for the third time, he and his parents are moved by the Government Housing of Unusual Lifeforms (G.H.O.U.L.) to Scream Street - a community of vampires, zombies, witches and more.

A funny and accessible guide to creative writing, packed with practical advice, exciting story prompts and a cast of creative monsters. In the pages of Unleash Your Creative Monster, budding writers will sink their teeth into story basics, essential writing tools and the hidden secrets of the wordsmith. Featuring top tips on finding inspiration, how to keep a story moving and beating writer¿s block, this essential guide has everything you need to unleash your creative monster.

Little red chicken and her papa are back in this third book in the bestselling and award-winning Interrupting Chicken picture book series.It¿s morning and Papa would like to sleep a bit longer, but his loving and exuberant little chicken wants breakfast ¿ cookies for breakfast! Papa tries to buy himself a bit more rest by offering to read some nursery rhymes, but soon Humpty Dumpty is falling ... for cookies! With so many pointed interruptions, Papa has no choice but to get out of bed and make his little one something sweet for breakfast. This is another funny, affectionate celebration of reading, parenthood, and creative license.