Stories have great power. They are a wonderful way of entertaining, educating and, most importantly, connecting. In this enchanting collection of ten fairy and folk tales retold for children, award-winning author Lari Don celebrates the rich, ancient storytelling traditions of Ireland and its Celtic neighbours in Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Cornwall and Brittany.
Splitting Hairs is the hilarious new Hugh Dunnit Mystery opening with a reluctant trip to Mr Popczyk’s ‘Hair Goes Nothing’ hairdressers for Hugh’s annual school photo haircut.
Sophia is the human character that provides relevance and context for the undercover work done by the Diagnosis Detectives in this non-fiction story. The detectives are different cell types who help to narrate the story by investigating and sometimes providing solutions as to what can cause tummy trouble.
Chicken Hill: Attack of the Zombie Cactus is a hilarious collection of three stories set in the eponymous small town, where every day seems to have something weird and new going on. With Blake’s vivid illustrations and plenty of delightfully wacky characters, readers will delight in the strange happenings and goings-on, and cheer when clever plans and teamwork win the day. Whether it’s defeating giant frogs or celebrating El Día De Los Muertos, the full-page spreads will get readers interested in exploring each short story.
Welcome to the town of Walsham where everyone has a superpower – everything from being able to fly, to farting colours!
When their friend Benji refuses to believe that Pablo and Splash’s time-traveling stories, the duo must travel back in time to prove him wrong. Heading back to Ancient Rome, they hope to bring something back as proof of their adventures. But while in Ancient Rome, they come across an emperor who likes collecting exotic birds. Will the quick-thinking penguins be able to come home safe and sound?
Meet Annie Graves. She likes to hear creepy stories, and she invites you to join her. In this book, we hear about Jessie and her brother. Her brother is a little concerned about her new toy, a Wolfling. He has heard a few rumours that they could move without being switched on, turn nasty and that they might even bite …
From Aitana Bonmati to Zinedine Zidane, this book covers football from A-Z and is an absolute must-read for any young football fan. Packed full of fun and interesting facts, this book can almost be used as a calendar, with one football fact every day for the whole year. On top of the daily facts, there is a quiz at the end of every month – perfect for putting your newfound knowledge to the test!
How often do you get to read about a town full of bugs? Meet Dash the firefly, who has one wing smaller than the other, and Dribble the snail, who likes to take his time, adopted brothers who are never far apart. They may always be in trouble but they will always help the other to get out of said trouble! Join our unlikely heroes as they encounter a master criminal plot involving a crystal worm, ancient custard, a stolen Roboslug (that Dribble invented) and some dung beetles who are up to no good …
Lantern Smoke is a tender and poetic picturebook that explores themes of immigration and the beauty of remembering where we come from. The story follows a young boy who has moved to a new country, separated from much of his family but carrying with him warm memories of their love and times together as he settles into his new home. Through the boy’s eyes, readers experience the loneliness of starting over in an unfamiliar place, and the comfort that memory provides when home feels far away.
