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there are bugs everywhere

There Are Bugs Everywhere

Picturebook

Bestselling illustrator Britta Teckentrup explores the world of bugs in a sumptuously illustrated paperback edition.

There are bugs everywhere! Some of them live in jungles, some of them underwater, and some certainly live in your house.

There are Bugs Everywhere is the second in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of animals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined were true.

With an added search-and-find element, this is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator.

bibi and the box of fairy tales

Bibi and the Box of Fairy Tales

Short story collection

An enchanting collection of seven original fairy tales to bewitch and enthral by master storyteller, Vivian French, complemented by gorgeous, full-colour, contemporary artwork by debut children’s illustrator, Amy Grimes.

Bibi doesn’t believe in fairies. But when she meets her fairy godmother, the tiniest of hopes flickers in her mind. Seven quests to seven lands that will open a magic box and grant her a wish…. could it, just possibly, be true?

Whisked away with her trusty companion, Sylvestro the cat, Bibi quests with giants, dragons, princes and princesses, wizards, witches, water sprites and sea elves, unicorns, trolls and gnomes…

Can Bibi earn the keys to open the box…. and unlock her belief in fairy magic?

izzy the inventor and the unexpected unicorn

Izzy the Inventor and the Unexpected Unicorn

Chapter book

Meet Izzy the Inventor in the first of a laugh-out-loud series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and The Naughtiest Unicorn.

Izzy the Inventor LOVES science and does NOT believe in magic. That is until the day her Fairy Godmother appears and sends her to Fairytale Land to rescue Prince Charming from the Mountain of Doom, with an enthusiastic unicorn as her guide. To succeed, Izzy must use her science skills to outwit trolls, goblins and a bottomless lake of despair. But her quest will also teach her about the power of friendship and that we all need a little magic in our lives…

Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.
Coming soon:
Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of Doom
Izzy the Inventor and the Time Travelling Gnome

kate on the case a headline hoax

Kate on the Case: A Headline Hoax

Chapter book

DISCOVER THE UNMISSABLE NEW ADVENTURE IN THE KATE ON THE CASE SERIES!

Follow brilliant young reporter Kate as she heads to the city for her biggest challenge yet . . .

Kate receives a VIP invitation to the headquarters of newspaper THE LOOKOUT POST to help her hero, top reporter Catherine Rodriguez! But Kate’s dream-come-true begins to sour when she discovers that all is not as it should be at the newspaper.

Will Kate be able to make the scoop of the century? It’s going to take all the courage she’s got . . .

A hilarious new mystery, packed with illustrations!

man man and the tree of memories

Man-Man and the Tree of Memories

Chapter book

Illustrated in vibrant full-colour, a story of dance, celebration, carnival and slavery, about a family understanding their past to change the future.

Set in contemporary Notting Hill, Man-man and his friends are swept up in the exuberant preparations for carnival. But his mother is ill and even as he dances, he calls desperately to the Queen of Revels, as old as time to make her well again.

Swept away with his best friend Kareem and sharp-tongued sister Panama, to a place in between, the Queen of Revels plunges Man-man into Africa’s past and reveals his family’s heritage. As they gather around the sacred Tree of Memories, he witnesses many slaves, captives whose pain and anguish and longing is held by the tree. Man-man understands how this is draining his mother and how he must help her back to the freedom stolen from his ancestors.

izzy the inventor and the curse of doom

Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of Doom

Chapter book

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and The Naughtiest Unicorn.

Izzy the Inventor is back in Fairytale Land and this time she must rescue a prince from a wicked fairy’s curse. If she fails, he’ll vanish! With the help of Henry the unicorn, Izzy needs to work out how to make it snow in summer, create an exploding volcano and a contraption to help Henry fly. But can Izzy’s science skills stand up to an enormous dragon?

wild life

Wild Life

Non-fiction

Journey through the jungle and coral reefs, across the African plains and icy poles, and even to the Galápagos Islands, as you discover all there is to know about the world’s best-known and best-loved naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, in this beautifully illustrated picture book.

From a childhood spent searching for fossils to his awe-inspiring work as a broadcaster and conservationist, learn about Sir David Attenborough’s WILD life, as he goes further, higher and deeper than anyone ever before to share our incredible natural world, and embarks on a mission to protect it.

A perfect gift for budding naturalists and fans of David’s wildlife documentaries.

the glassmakers daughter

The Glassmaker’s Daughter

Picturebook

Daniela the glassmaker’s daughter is grumpy and never smiles. Her father promises a beautiful glass palace to anyone who can make her laugh. People come from far and wide to try their luck in amusing Daniela. But mask makers, lion tamers and magicians cannot raise a smile from the princess. It is only when a young apprentice makes the first looking glass that Daniela learns to smile – at her own grumpy reflection! This beautiful fable set in sixteenth-century Venice features stunning illustrations from award-winning artist Jane Ray alongside a poetic text.

solid liquid or gas

Solid, Liquid or Gas?

Non-fiction

This first science book exploring the science behind materials and matter provides a great foundation for scientific knowledge. From topics such as melting and dissolving to natural or man-made materials, the book has clear information and fun illustrations. It also has plenty of interactivity such as challenges to think about and activities to try.

Get into Science is a series of eight books for children aged 6+ that explore the science that surrounds them in their everyday world. Each page is full of things for the reader to notice, talk about and try for themselves. The simple text is accompanied by fun illustrations. Why not discover all the titles:
Light and Dark
Machines We Use
Forces Around Us
Full of Energy
Solid, Liquid or Gas?
The Five Senses
Time
You and Your Body

everyday materials

Everyday Materials

Non-fiction

In this title, readers will investigate materials (including wood, metal, plastic, glass, rock and wool) and everyday objects using science. What are trainers, footballs, coins, drink cans and even skyscrapers made of? What properties make different materials suitable for different jobs? And how are paper, steel, glass and rubber made? Look for the download button throughout the book. It shows there are free downloadable worksheets and other resources available for that topic.

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