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A First Book of Dinosaurs

Poetry

Smile and stomp along with this celebration of all things DINOSAUR, with exuberant poems by a National Poetry Day ambassador and joyful artwork.

Welcome to a world where it’s eat or be eaten – depending on how ferocious you are. From T-Rex to Triceratops, Stegosaurus to Velociraptor, meet the most awe-inspiring creatures ever to walk the Earth!

Author Simon Mole turns fascinating facts into over 30 poems and fragments, full of humour and heart; Matt Hunt’s magnificent illustrations bring these prehistoric beasts thundering off the page.

Here are the dinosaurs in all their larger-than-life glory – and here is a book that children will want to read over and over again.

the terror of hilltop house

The Terror of Hilltop House

Chapter book

When Pete, Krish and Nancy read a story in the local paper about weird gunk being found in a field where sheep have gone missing next to Hilltop House, they’re sure there’s a mystery to be investigated. The new research farm at Hilltop is working on the creation of new bio-fuels, but when a storm knocks out the power in the local area and something escapes from the farm, it’s clear that the research has gone horribly wrong … Can the brave trio save the village in their most terrifying adventure yet?

duck in the truck

Duck in the Truck

Picturebook

Watch out! Here comes Duck in a brand new edition of the first book in the million copy bestselling series!

This is the tale of a duck in a truck –
a truck that was stuck in some yucky brown muck.
A sheep in a jeep and a frog in a bush
saw the truck stuck and gave it a push.
But the truck stayed stuck!
What now, can you guess?
Could a goat in a boat
get them out of this mess?

the pirate tree

The Pirate Tree

Picturebook

Two young pirates come together to look for diamonds and gold, but ultimately find something far more precious: friendship.

The gnarled tree on the hill sometimes turns into a pirate ship. A rope serves as an anchor, a sheet as a sail, and Sam is its fearless captain. But one day another sailor approaches, and he’s not from Sam’s street. Can they bridge their differences to become friends?

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Magic Faces: Heroes of the Pirate Ship

Chapter book

A short, colour- illustrated chapter book series about magic face paints. Austin, Alanna, and sausage dog Ozzy have been transformed into pirates. Their mission is to find a golden treasure chest before their time in this world runs out.

When two very suspicious pirates climb aboard the New Leaf ship and start snooping around, Austin and Alanna know they must help their crewmates, can they save the ship and complete their mission on time?

terry dearys best ever shakespeare tales

Terry Deary’s Best Ever Shakespeare Tales

Short story collection

Read William Shakespeare’s best-loved plays like never before – a perfect mix of comedy, tragedy, magic and romance, retold for younger readers. Terry Deary’s Best Ever Shakespeare Tales tells you more than just what happens in everyone’s favourite Shakespeare plays – it tells you the stories behind them.

From how the plays were originally staged to what Shakespeare himself might have thought of his work being taught in schools – there’s so much to find out.

Discover more out about:

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
King Lear
Twelfth Night
The Tempest
The Merchant of Venice
Romeo and Juliet
Julius Caesar
The Taming of the Shrew
Macbeth
Hamlet

An engaging, easy-to-use and informative collection of Shakespeare’s tales with humorous illustrations.

ear peach pear plum

Each Peach Pear Plum

Picturebook

Each Peach Pear Plum is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with the picture to find the next fairy tale and nursery rhyme character.

In this book
With your little eye,
Take a look,
And play ‘I spy’

whos in the loo

Who’s in the Loo?

Picturebook

Who’s in the loo? There’s a very long queue. Is it an elephant having a poo?’ If your house has many occupants, then this witty rhyme from the irreverent and observant pen of Jeanne Willis will resonate profoundly. Adrian Reynolds’s exuberant illustrations highlight the fun!

dirty bertie burp

Dirty Bertie: Burp!

Chapter book

Meet Dirty Bertie – a boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits! He’s full to bursting with madcap plans and crazy ideas, and if it’s trouble you’re after, look no further – Bertie’s sure to be up to his neck in it. Join Bertie as he stages a school dinner revolt, takes Whiffer to dog training and sabotages his sister’s sleepover. It can only end in chaos!

british museum find tom in time shakespeares london

British Museum: Find Tom in Time: Shakespeare’s London

Picturebook

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 7+, developed in consultation with the British Museum.

Tom’s not only lost in time, he’s lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating Tudor facts and over 100 other things to find – from the royal boat on the Thames to actors at the Globe Theatre – lose yourself in Shakespeare’s London with this brilliantly interactive book!

The perfect book for fans of Where’s Wally!

Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke.

Most of the places mentioned in this book still exist in London today! Why not follow the story and explore where Tom visits?

Have you read Tom’s other adventures? Find Tom in Time: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ming Dynasty China, Ancient Greece, and Michelangelo’s Italy.

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