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Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Case of the Missing Flower

Chapter book

In this first volume of the popular full-colour chapter book series, meet Ivy and her grandpa Bearlock Holmes – two super-sleuths with a knack for solving the trickiest cases.

When a prize-winning flower mysteriously disappears from Bearona’s famous botanical gardens, Ivy and Bearlock are called in to investigate.

As clues begin to emerge, readers are invited to join the detectives in unravelling the mystery through 15 interactive puzzles woven into the story. From spotting patterns and following trails to testing theories, each challenge helps move the case forward while keeping young readers fully engaged.

Packed with charming illustrations and a warm cast of characters, The Case of the Missing Flower blends cosy mystery with science and nature in an accessible, full-colour chapter-book format.

Perfect for curious early readers who love puzzles, problem-solving, and playing detective, this delightful first adventure launches the Ivy and Bearlock Holmes series.

Ivy and Bearlock Holmes Series:
Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Case of the Missing Flower
Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Dinosaur Fossil
Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Secret of the Wild Weather

Deep Dark: A Cassia Thorne Mystery

Zohra Nabi

Chapter book

The dark was deep; it opened like a cavernous mouth and swallowed the boy whole.

Cassia Thorne leads a double life. By day, she sells ballads at Bartholomew Fair. By night she spends her evenings locked up in Fleet Prison. Cassia has plans of escaping both of these lives. But this year there are rumours of children being snatched off of the streets of London and no one willing to help.

So Cassia decides to take matters into her own hands; with the help of a young pickpocket, Teo and her friend Felix, Cassia starts to investigate the disappearances. She soon discovers a sinister conspiracy at the heart of the city – mysterious men in blue coats and whispers of a beast that lives in the deep dark tunnels below the city. Can Cassia get to the bottom of the mystery and rescue the missing children before it’s too late?

Join Cassia and her friends on a spine-tingling supernatural adventure through the streets of London!

This is a breathtaking new direction from a rising star and the author of The Kingdom Over the Sea, a Waterstone’s Children’s Book of month.

Pirate Penguin

Hunter McNeil-Ali & Nicci Martin

Picturebook

Are you ready for an Antarctic adventure?

Prepare to face mischievous monsters and blundering barriers as Flipper and their pirate crew set sail to save the day. Will Flipper’s new pirate identity be enough to face the mean leopard seals? Find out in this action-packed story about facing challenges and being yourself.

This exciting new story by debut author Hunter McNeil-Ali and illustrator Nicci Martin will sure to be a firm family favourite.

Oscar Wilde’s Stories for Children

Lauren O’Hara & Oscar Wilde

Short story collection

Introduce a new generation to Oscar Wilde’s classic children’s tales with this stunningly illustrated luxury gift edition – a must-have gift book for young readers.

Oscar Wilde has enchanted readers young and old alike for over a hundred years. In 1888, he published a collection of bedtime stories for children. This beautiful collection contains six of these classic tales, including ‘The Happy Prince’, ‘The Selfish Giant’, and ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’.

For the first time, these beloved stories from the great Irish queer author are being published in a major new edition by an Irish publisher. With high-quality paper, a linen-effect cover, gold foil details, ribbon bookmark and classic binding touches, this keepsake hardback edition, printed and bound in Italy, is crafted to be treasured and shared.

Feeling both classic and fresh, timeless and modern, Lauren O’Hara’s delicate, rich colour illustrations bring this cornerstone of children’s literature to life for readers of all ages.

Hidden Heroes of Science

Peter Gallivan & Robbie Cathro

Picturebook

Uncover the unnamed heroes who contributed to some of our world’s most important science.

Explore the hidden heroes that created the miraculous things we find all around us in this science book for children aged 7-9.

Do you ever find yourself feeling curious about who created the science behind some of our most impressive structures? Or wonder who it was that invented the equipment you find in your classroom? Well, wonder no more. This groundbreaking book covers all the lost contributors to the world’s most important scientific discoveries.

This science book for children offers:

Content produced by an exciting partnership with The Royal Institution, world leaders in science.

An exciting introduction to lesser-known scientific figures such as Maria Merian, Gregor Mendel and Percy Julian.

Inspirational stories from pioneering scientists who faced adversity, to unsung innovators who paved the way for modern advancements.

For curious children who have always wanted to know who it was that created coding, or how on earth the Egyptian Pyramids were built so long ago and yet still look brand new, The Royal Institution; the home of science, has all the answers.

Errol’s Garden The Musical (Audio)

Gillian Hibbs

West End stars Nicholas McLean (The Addams Family, Wicked) and Grace Mouat (Mean Girls, Six The Musical) are the voices of Errol, Tia and a cast of other characters in this hit new musical for audiences aged 3-8 and their grown-ups. Filled with catchy songs, big ideas and a passion for plants, ERROL’S GARDEN is adapted from the award winning book by Gillian Hibbs.

Making It Up As You Go Along

Mary Murphy & Patricia Forde

Non-fiction

Learn how to write stories from Laureate na nÓg (Ireland’s children’s literature laureate) and bestselling author of The Wordsmith, Patricia Forde.

In this fun and practical illustrated guide, young writers can learn from some of Ireland’s most beloved authors, including Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl) Catherine Doyle (Twin Crowns), Pádraig Kenny (Stitch) and Derek Landy (Skullduggery Pleasant), and discover how to:
Find inspiration to start your story
Craft and develop twisty plots
Create brilliant characters
Build spectacular new worlds
Also includes imaginative exercises, accessible explanations of writing terms and engaging illustrations by beloved Irish artist Mary Murphy.

Flember: The Golden Heart

Jamie Smart

Chapter book

Flember Island is in grave danger, at the mercy of the evil lola and her sinister plans. The only hope is young inventor Dev, and his loveable giant red robot bear, Boja.

Can they bring the magic flow of flember back to the island? Has Dev got the tools to restore peace to every inhabitant’s life?

The answers lie in this thrilling series conclusion . . .

Tiger, Don’t Worry!

Daishu Ma

Picturebook

The adorable duo are back!

In this heartwarming tale of friendship and courage, Mei and her exuberant best friend Tiger eagerly try to help make tea, but their efforts lead to broken tools and panic! Fearing being scolded, they run away, but Mei soon realises the importance of returning home and facing their mistake. They return home with trepidation and are relieved to be met with an important lesson in empathy, forgiveness and patience.

Steeped in kindness, this reassuring story is perfect for children navigating how to say sorry, concluding in Tiger and Mei finding the courage to admit to their mistakes and learning that honesty helps to bring the whole family together.

What if… Every Volcano Erupted at Once?

Emma Young & Super Freak

Non-fiction

Find out the answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions about the Earth with science author Emma Young.

Prepare to learn all about the Earth from rocks to rivers and countries to climate in this engaging question-and-answer book.

What If… Every Volcano Erupted at Once? is not your average science book. Kids aged 7-9 will be drawn into each topic with one of 33 fun questions that are guaranteed to make kids think about our planet in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humour and plenty of science facts that kids will be racing to share with friends and family.

This Earth book for kids offers:

Fun and engaging content by science author Emma Young.

33 laugh-out-loud what-if questions with key science facts woven into the answers.

A mix of photography and cartoon-style illustrations that bring the questions to life.

Curriculum-aligned STEM topics for primary-age children, including geology, Earth science, ecology, and more.

Children can dip in and out of bite-sized information on each page, filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustrations. Even reluctant readers will find this Earth book entertaining, as they find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and surprising questions, making this the perfect science gift for any child.

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