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this is not a unicorn

This is NOT a Unicorn!

Poetry

Get ready for a magical and hilarious adventure about the most fantastic unicorn EVER!

This book is NOT about a unicorn! Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But THIS unicorn has a horn that can turn into the most incredible things – a magic wand, a helicopter, even a space rocket! Join the hilarious adventure and prepare to be amazed by your brilliant new friend.

With wonderful wordplay and a funny and sweet friendship at its heart, this is NOT a unicorn book to be missed!

This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys – watch out for rockets, rainbows, helicopters, massive fish, ice cream sundaes and magical adventures.

Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2023!

Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free “Stories Aloud” audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Pippi Longstocking Goes Aboard

Chapter book

This flagship gift edition illustrated by Lauren Child is a glorious celebratory tribute to the strongest girl in the world in her 75th anniversary year. Pippi Longstocking lives in Villa Villekulla with a horse, a monkey, and a big suitcase full of gold coins. Pippi and her friends Tommy and Annika have the best time together-going to the fair, buying ALL the sweets in the sweet shop, and getting shipwrecked for the weekend. But the fun might stop all too soon if Pippi agrees to go back to sea with her father.

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Dog Man 11: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea

Chapter book

Piggy is back, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. Dog Man and the rest of your favourite characters must join together in this heroic and hilarious, ALL NEW adventure.

WHAT new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all coming from? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies? Find out in DOG MAN #11 – there’s so much more than ever before – it’s EPIC!

Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including:

empathy

kindness

persistence

and the importance of doing good.

Full colour pages throughout.

Love Dog Man? Check out Cat Kid Comic Club and Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey!

Everyone Digs Dog Man!

junipers christmas

Juniper’s Christmas

Chapter book

A brand-new Christmas classic adventure about the magic of Santa Claus, set in North London and the North Pole – from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl

IT ALL STARTED IN CHRISTMAS PAST . . .

It’s been ten years since Santa Claus performed his Christmas duties, but when Juniper Lane discovers the mysterious Niko, who lives in her local London park surrounded by Christmas trees and reindeer that can fly, she steps into a Christmas story like no other.

When Juniper’s mum goes missing and the park comes under threat from an ambitious park keeper, Juniper enlists Niko, who is surely Santa Claus, to help.

As the countdown to Christmas begins, Juniper must find her mother, restore the festive spirit, bring to life the true magic of the season and learn to ride her very own reindeer.

A brand-new festive classic, Juniper’s Christmas is a rip-roaring magical adventure filled with heart and humour – where one girl’s love might just be strong enough to save her family and Father Christmas himself.

the great reindeer rescue

The Great Reindeer Rescue

Chapter book

A high-energy, brilliantly silly, fully illustrated festive adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan.

It’s Christmas Eve and one of Santa’s reindeers, Dave, is FED UP. He’s stuck behind boastful Rudolph again and a fart-in-the-face is the LAST STRAW.

In the commotion, Santa crash lands on the roof of nine-year-old Holly’s home causing an almighty Christmas lights explosion that blasts the reindeers to far-flung corners of the Earth. It’s up to Dave and Holly to fly round the world to rescue all the reindeers.

Can Holly and Dave get all the reindeers back to Santa to SAVE CHRISTMAS?

This funniest festive adventure is a must-read spin on The Night Before Christmas

From the bestselling creators of The Fart That Changed the World and Escape the Rooms

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Adventures of a Christmas Elf

Chapter book

Christmas magic, delivered! Join Father Christmas and his elves in the funny and heartwarming festive blockbuster. A glittering GOLD stocking filler – the perfect Christmas gift, OUT NOW!

Father Christmas needs a holiday. He isn’t feeling well and someone seems determined to ruin the festivities. It’s up to Christmas Elves, Tog and Holly, to find a way to deliver the presents on time and bring the Christmas magic back for everyone.

A laugh-out-loud race against time from Ben Miller! Discover the magic of life as a Christmas Elf in all three laugh-out-loud stories that will take you round the world on Santa’s sleigh, including Diary of a Christmas Elf and Secrets of a Christmas Elf.

mary poppins illustrated gift edition

Mary Poppins: Illustrated Gift Edition

Chapter book

An exquisite flagship gift edition of an iconic classic, illustrated by the former Waterstones Children’s Laureate, Lauren Child.

When Mary Poppins arrives at their house on a gust of the East Wind and slides up the bannister, Jane and Michael Banks’s lives are turned magically upside down.

Who better to reimagine this endearing children’s classic than today’s most instantly recognisable and best-loved artist-illustrator? Lauren Child brings the magic of Mary Poppins into the hearts and imagination of readers and fans new and old.

First published in 1934, Mary Poppins has been delighting readers ever since, both in books and on film. This stunning deluxe edition is published ahead of the release of the hotly anticipated Disney film Mary Poppins Returns.

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Bunny vs Monkey: The Impossible Pig

Chapter book

The Woods are in uproar! Pig has vanished! What could have happened to him? And who is this familiar-looking bearded figure sitting on a cloud? Could they be connected?

the magic faraway tree a christmas adventure

The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure

Chapter book

Explore the much-loved Magic Faraway Tree at the most special time of the year. This brand-new story by superstar author Jacqueline Wilson is set in the original world created by Enid Blyton.

Milo, Mia and Birdy are excited to return to the cottage beside the Enchanted Wood for Christmas. They can’t wait to visit their magical friends Silky the fairy and Moonface again. Which amazing worlds will arrive at the top of the Faraway Tree at this time of year? The children are hoping for a trip to the Land of Presents or perhaps the Land of Snow. But before they can celebrate, there is a chilling visit to the Land of the Frozen North . . .

The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton was Jacqueline Wilson’s own favourite book as a young child. Now Britain’s favourite contemporary children’s author, creator of Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker, is revisiting it in her second wonderful book about this magical world.

a very curious christmas festive fun and seasonal science

A Very Curious Christmas

Non-fiction

Have you ever wondered why crackers go bang? Or where Christmas trees come from? Or why brussels sprouts make you fart?

Maddie Moate is here to answer these questions and many more! From how toys work to where gingerbread comes from.

You’ll explore the science behind fairy lights, snowflakes, reindeer knees AND holly leaves!

And you’ll discover how different people around the world celebrate the Christmas period, and the curious history behind festive traditions.

Prepare to be amazed at the wackiest Christmas facts – including upside-down Christmas trees, flying panto fairies, and presents delivered by a goat.

Plus, every chapter includes wintery activities and craft ideas to get you in the holiday spirit!

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