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Count all 100 of Granny's mischievous goats in the brand-new picture book from award-winning author Atinuke and exciting debut Caribbean artist Lauren Hinds. Granny's beloved goats follow her wherever she goes - to the tailor, to the salon, and even on the bus. The children help her to keep count of them all... Oh wait! Oh no! Where did goat 100 go? Follow the trail of clues and chaos through the bright, bustling market to help find the missing goat! A hilarious, energetic and charming picture book introducing children to numbers 1 to 100.

A brand-new type of book for Loki fans, featuring short stories, quizzes, puzzles and oodles of activities to keep even the most mischievous minds entertained.When Loki plays one too many poo-related pranks around the house, Heimdall sets him the challenge of finding ways to entertain himself that don't involve so much mess. (Or poo.) Easy! Loki is the most handsome and clever of gods, and with the help of his friends Valerie and Georgina (and Thor, who is not a friend of Loki), he gathers together a glorious collection of quizzes, puzzles, games and activities.Discover new and ingenious ways to insult your friends and family with the Insult Generator, try to outsmart Valerie (difficult!) or Thor (easy!) with quizzes on Norse mythology, or solve Georgina's secret codes and hunt for Loki in various animal disguises. There's activities for everyone - and Loki might even reveal some of those tantalizing long stories he's always promising he'll tell later...

A tale of star-crossed young love set against the backdrop of the Viking invasion of York, from a master storyteller. Tor is the youngest son of Harald Hardrada, King of Norway and leader of the Viking fleet, whose countless victories have been woven into song, his prowess the stuff of legend. Kata knows little of her parents, but her heart yearns for something beyond the small world of her Anglo-Saxon village south of the great city of York. When Tor is sent to scout ahead of the Viking fleet after their invasion of Scarborough, he relies on his charm and his guile to learn the lie of the land and the location of the regional earls' forces, ready to report back to his father. Soon, however, he meets Kata, a caring and capable young woman whose fierce nature sets Tor's heart alight. But these are troubled times. Mistrust and rumours ripple through the land: the mighty Hardrada is coming and help is far from hand. As the eve of battle draws closer, Kata and Tor must question to whom their loyalty lies: heart or home?

Rex investigates funny goings-on in the city museum in his latest adventure. The third book in the side-splitting series for 7+ readers, from a Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator. Rex can't wait for his first trip to the city museum. But, hold on, are those ... bones? Dinosaur bones?! It turns out that museums can be scary places. And now, someone or something has been causing havoc around the place and it's up to Rex, Sandra and the gang to find out who. Can Rex successfully go undercover as the new security guard? How can he help his newest unexpected friend, an Ancient Egyptian mummy? And most importantly, can he pull off the greatest museum sleepover in the history of sleepovers?Highly illustrated throughout and laugh-out loud hilarious, this is perfect for fans of The Bolds, Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.

A groundbreaking picture book which explains Autism Spectrum Disorder in a simple, gentle and positive way to very young children. Meet Isaac. He's a superhero! He might look like everyone else, but he has Autism Spectrum Disorder. Inside this book he'll tell you all about what it's like to have his Autism superpowers, like his superhero brain that remembers lots of facts. Or his super-vision which helps him spot interesting things no one else does. This is an essential book for anyone wishing to understand more about Autism.

Fifteen simple step-by-step edible gardening projects for young children. From strawberries in welly boots to herbs in recycled tin cans, this easy-to-follow gardening book contains 15 simple, edible projects for young gardeners. Learn all you need to grow your own fruit, herbs and vegetables in the space that you have, from a windowsill to an allotment in this fun and stylish collection of growing activities for five- to nine-year-olds. With bright, engaging illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this is an ideal gift for any young child wanting to find out more about where their food comes from and grow some themselves!

Did you know there are more microbes on Earth than stars in the universe? That some five million microbes live on your hand? A child's curiosity helps her understand why these tiny organisms make such a big difference in her life. After the last drop of rain falls, Meena and her scientist mum head outside to their garden, which is bursting with veggies and flowers. But it isn't the produce that Meena is curious about. It's the microbes in the soil (giving it that earthy smell), in the compost pile, in our bodies - everywhere! - that have Meena wondering. How do they live? What do they eat? Where did Meena's own microbiome come from?Physician-scientist Dr Majdi Osman introduces the adorable Meena during a day of eye-opening exploration, while Teresa Martínez's engaging illustrations beautifully capture the mother-daughter relationship. Back matter includes a resource list and an author's note on the far-reaching role that the microbiome plays in our health and development.

The Last of Us meets Wall-E in this post-apocalyptic tale of family, hope and survival from a multi-award-winning author"Tell me again how the world ended."Jen and her father are making their way across a deserted world after a technological collapse brought civilization as people knew it to an end. The Flood took out all all technology, but also many people who were connected to a central information hive. Those who are left behind must find each other and build a new life. But Jen's father isn't related to her by blood - he is a human-appearing AI, a glitch in the system, and a secret that must be kept, even from those she wishes she could trust... Exploring themes of what it means to be human, the value of every individual and where true danger lies - in our technological creations, or the ones who create them - this is a powerful and hopeful dystopian adventure for readers age 9+

A delightful introduction to first colours from Shirley Hughes, one of the best-known and most-loved picture book creators. Learning your colours is fun and easy with Katie and her baby brother, Olly. Join them as they explore their friendly and familiar world and all it contains in this charming first look at colours. From the beautiful blue sky, bright red berries or green peas and green leaves, there are so many colours to learn about. Share and explore every wonderful experience in their simple yet enchanting preschool world.

A delightful board book about first opposites for very young children from Shirley Hughes, one of the most-loved author-illustrators of children's books. Learning about opposites is fun and easy with Katie and her baby brother, Olly. Join them as they explore their friendly and familiar world and all it contains in this charming first concepts book. Being wide awake or fast asleep, whispering quietly or shouting loudly, the sun in the morning and the moon at night, there are so many opposites to learn about. Share and explore every wonderful experience in their simple yet enchanting world and help little readers learn about first opposites.

The first instalment in a funny and charming two-colour series from a beloved and bestselling illustratorIt's Marty Moose's first day on the job as Postmouse. He's ironed his uniform, polished his buttons and waxed his whiskers; he's ready to go! But things take a tricky turn when he gets lost in Whisker Warren and needs rescuing by a doolally rabbit named Nibbles, and then gets caught in the crossfire of two less-than-neighbourly toads. Who knew postage could be so perilous!With lively, funny and characterful illustration and a brilliantly charming voice, this series is perfect for newly confident readers.

What grows when you share it? A tender story of extended family, jealousy pangs and above all love, from the Newbery Honor-winning author of I'll Go and Come Back. Every Saturday, when Priya's aunties and uncles and cousins come over, the other kids run off to play together, leaving Priya behind. But she doesn't mind, because she gets to have her favourite aunt, Mauntie - short for My Auntie - all to herself. Until, that is, her older cousin Aditi comes to visit and wants to share Mauntie's attention. Priya doesn't want to share - she wants things to go back to the way they were! With Mauntie's help, can she find a way to ease her feelings of jealousy and make room in their family duo for one more? Nadia Alam's artwork details a cosy home and a big, loving family in this sweet story by Rajani LaRocca of taming cousin rivalry that will appeal to anyone who has ever felt like the odd one out or struggled to share something precious.

From New York Times best-selling author Megan McDonald, creator of Judy Moody, and lauded illustrator Scott Nash comes a droll comedy for early readers about an endearingly inept pair of outlaws. Get ready for a wild ride with Bunny and Clyde! These by-the-rules buddies, a rabbit and a chipmunk, are sick and tired of being good. For once, they want to know what it's like to be baddies - rotten to the core! They want thrills and excitement! But to get really good at being bad, they're going to need some experience. What if the dastardly duo started returning library books late on purpose? Or borrowing markers without asking? Everyone knows it's a swift downhill slide from there - as long as there's an unprotected piggy bank in town! Unless, of course, their best attempts at mastering bad deeds are strangely misconstrued . . . Author Megan McDonald brings her quick wit and ear for dialogue, matched by Scott Nash's deft animal characterizations, to a hilarious caper of criminal intentions gone awry.

The Princess in Black may know how to handle all kinds of monsters, but a kitten set on destruction? Me-OW!Duchess Wigtower had heard that pets are fun, but all her kitten has gotten her is nine lives' worth of problems. Eeeeek! It's time for someone else to deal with this catastrophe. Princess Magnolia is thrilled when a kitten lands on her doorstep, but just as she's about to play with Plumpkins (or should it be Hugmaster Floof?) the monster alarm goes off. When Princess Magnolia returns to her castle, her furry companion has carved up the wallpaper! In fact, each time Princess Magnolia leaves to help the Goat Avenger fight a very grouchy monster, her feline friend wreaks havoc. Has the Princess in Black finally met her match? Ten years after she first donned her cape, the Princess in Black returns for a purrfectly hilarious entry to the New York Times best-selling series.

Back to the Future meets K-pop in a laugh-out-loud time-travel adventure for fans of Jenny Pearson and David Solomons.When Skylar and best friend Dana accept a ride in Nana's new tuktuk, they don't expect to travel through time - nor to accidentally kidnap Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh King Tut and turn him into a K-pop sensation! Soon Skylar and Dana are on a whirlwind race through time to put things right before they change history for ever...A hilarious and life-affirming time-travel adventure from the funniest new voice in fiction.

"Up there with Skandar and Impossible Creatures. An absolute triumph!" Mel Taylor-BessentBitsy and Kosh are on the run in the second page-turning adventure in the spectacular fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magicores and amazing science! Perfect for 8+ fans of Skandar, Impossible Creatures and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. FEEL THE MAGIC. CONJURE THE IMPOSSIBLE. When Kosh is accused of being the notorious thief the Shadowsmith, he and Bitsy must go into hiding before Kosh is arrested. Determined to prove his innocence, Bitsy, Mateo and Kosh set out to find the real villain. But they have something the Shadowsmith desperately wants, something the conservatoire also needs for protection. Can Bitsy, Kosh and Mateo figure out the true culprit before time runs out and someone catches them?Don't miss the first book in this outstanding fantasy series, Magicalia: Race of Wonders!PRAISE FOR MAGICALIA:"Fun, fast and ferociously readable. Pokémon meets Diana Wynne Jones in this outstanding start to a fantastic series. Already one of my favourite books of 2024!" Elle McNicoll"Spectacular! A world-beating feat of imagination, as enthralling as it is exciting. Climb on board your ozoz, and hold on tight!" Sinéad O'Hart"Jennifer Bell makes the impossible seem possible in this fantastical, pacy and hugely impressive story that's filled with around-the-world adventure, intricate world building and magical creatures that are conjured from different emotions. It's an absolute triumph!" Mel Taylor-Bessent"Magicalia had me gripped from chapter one, with thrilling twists and magical creatures at every turn. A spellbinding read." Rachel Chivers Khoo"Magicalia is a thrilling story with brilliant, loveable characters. Bell's storytelling is wonderful and the world she creates bursts with technicolour - I absolutely raced through it." Jasbinder Bilan"From the very first line I was hooked, it's brimming with fun, magic and is a proper rip-roaring adventure! Loved it." Dominique Valente"A bold and exciting new world of magic." Amy Sparkes"Magicalia is a monstrously fun adventure - so full of joy and thrill and magic that I devoured it in a single day!" Andy Sagar"We were hooked from the very first page! Magicalia is packed full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures that had Family Haddow begging for "just one more chapter" before bed. This one is a 2024 must read." Swapna Haddow"An absolute tour-de-force. It is witty, sharp, atmospheric and bold with an energy that never lets up. The richness of invention in this book is dazzling to behold and matched by the strong hand of a master storyteller. Prepare to embark on a thrilling quest. Magicalia is conjured from pure joy." Justin Somper"A gloriously imaginative and thrilling adventure that guarantees to delight all young readers who ever wished for magic ... I long to live in the world of Magicalia!" Lizzie Huxley-Jones"Jennifer Bell does it again, conjuring a delightful, sometimes-cute, often-dangerous pantheon of magical creatures in this super-exciting and unputdownable story. Readers of all ages will want a 'magicore' of their own!" Thomas Taylor"True magic ... Jennifer Bell's story's got wonders to spare, and this is just the beginning..." Sarwat Chadda"Magicalia is a globe-trotting triumph! With a deftly-crafted new world at her fingertips, Jennifer Bell's imagination knows no bounds. Rich in magic and filled with warmth, Bell's storytelling prowess holds the power of an omega-level magicore!" Richard Pickard

You won't believe your eyes! Laugh in surprise when you find out which animals are hiding behind the flaps... Can you guess?Who's that hiding behind the chair? Is it Monkey? No! It's Bear.A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book with big flaps to lift and a mirror ending. With a rhythmic, rhyming text from beloved storyteller Smriti Halls and deliciously vibrant artwork from internationally-renowned artist Marta Altés, nothing is quite what is seems in these bright, bold books full of surprises. With funny animals cleverly disguised on each spread, the littlest of readers will love the reveal each lift-the-flap holds. At the end there's a mirror to find out who else likes playing. Yes, it's you!

You won't believe your eyes! Laugh in surprise when you find out which animals are hiding behind the flaps... Can you guess?Who's that crunching a juicy carrot? Is it Rabbit? No! It's Parrot.A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book with big flaps to lift and a mirror ending. With a rhythmic, rhyming text from beloved storyteller Smriti Halls and deliciously vibrant artwork from internationally-renowned artist Marta Altés, nothing is quite what is seems in these bright, bold books full of surprises. With funny animals cleverly disguised on each spread, the littlest of readers will love the reveal each lift-the-flap holds. At the end there's a mirror to find out who else likes playing. Yes, it's you!

Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare play a game of I-spy, with a mirror surprise at the end!Join Little Nutbrown Hare as he explores the world around him, with a mirror surprise on the last page! A new title for the 30th anniversary of Guess How Much I Love You, featuring original words by Sam McBratney, and the first new artwork from Anita Jeram since Will You Be My Friend?