The story of the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from ‘a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching covetous old sinner’ into a ‘good friend, as good a master, and as good a man as the goo...

Since I started teaching, Michael Rosen’s poetry has appeared in my lessons with every class and group of children- of all ages- that that I have worked with. Bursting with fun, observational humour a...

Anyone who loves cats will instantly fall in love with this fabulous book! ‘C is for Cat’ captures all the joy of our feline friends in an adorable alphabet of their antics and activities!

‘Spooky Street’ is an ingeniously entertaining book, offering an extravaganza of Hallowe’en fun!

Harrowmere is a village set deep in foggy boglands where visitors are rare so when Digory Weade, a travelling salesman, arrives with a cartload of glimmering mirrors for sale, many locals are tempted ...

The enduring appeal of traditional stories is not just their power to captivate and enchant readers, transporting them to magical lands, but because they explore shared human experiences, reflecting t...

A delightful celebration of the forest and its wonder in every season, ‘A Year in the Forest’ is a book for families and friends to share, year after year, inspiring adventures in nature and igniting ...

Presenting fascinating facts about some of the world’s most terrifying creatures, ‘Scary’ encourages readers to look past the fear and become curious, learning how to manage feelings of anxiety along ...

Beautifully presented, ‘Classic Fables’ is a gorgeous collection of Aesop’s tales. Containing over 120 fables, its lovely foiled cover, weighty paper and ribbon bookmark make it a very tempting read. ...

Engaging and informative, the ‘Young Adventurers’ Survival Handbook’ is packed with practical information. Presented in a compact format, it makes the perfect companion for exploring the great outdoor...

When asked to create a family tree at school, a little boy knows that he will need more than one sheet of paper to include his gazillion uncles. Supermarket Uncle, Bus Uncle, Fried Rice Uncle… he has ...

‘The Secret World of Bird Nests’ offers a fascinating glimpse into the incredible engineering skills of birds from around the world. With a careful warning about the importance of admiring nests from...

Packed with words of wisdom, ‘Tomorrow Bright Before Us’ is such a special book. Offering a quote for every day of the year, it is beautiful inside and out, presented with great care and attention to ...

‘Rapunzel is a Lettuce’ is a wonderful new collection of poems, organised in nine sections: Food, Families, School, Secret Messages, Special Places, Challenges, Plants, Journeys and Other Worlds. Al...

A poignant and powerful account of love and activism, ‘The Forest is a Part of Me’ tells the story of Kenyan climate activist, Elizabeth Wathuti, and her life’s work to protect the forests of Nyeri Co...

One very dark night, an inventor creates a terrifying monster- Frankenkitty! The horrors he has unleased are unbelievable so the monster cat is expelled from the castle…but was Frankenkitty really the...

Having escaped from the Cornish mine his gang had been excavating, Kip Robertson is determined to find his way back to his family. Aided by Drag, a loner who makes a living running errands, he makes h...

‘What’s in a Name?’ is the most fascinating read, perfect for curious and creative minds! Having explained the reasoning behind scientific names and the work of Carl Linnaeus, the book relates the s...

With nothing in the house for breakfast, Huxley and Flapjack set off to visit their favourite cafe for breakfast. When they arrive, they find it closed as a new burger van is taking all the business. ...

A mother and her daughter plant a pumpkin seed and watch as it starts to grow. But then Sam, mum’s new partner moves in, and everything seems to change. Although Sam is good at gardening and making pa...

In ‘Cosmic Cruise: A Solar System Adventure’, readers are taken on a wonderful adventure around our solar system, exploring all the planets, moons and wonders it holds!

When Pebble falls asleep in a comfy place, she wakes next morning surprised to find that she has been sleeping on the tummy of a bear! naming him Po, Pebble quickly realises that her new friend is hun...

Nothing is more exciting than a new book about Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam! In ‘The Robber Ghost’, these robber dogs turned prize-winning chefs are heading for a posh hotel to do the catering for ...

The fourth title in Flying Eye’s ‘The Science, Magic and Meaning’ series, ‘Eye of the Storm’ offers a fascinating look at everything storm related, making this the perfect book for curious readers. ...

In Damascus, Farouk, the spoiled son of a rich merchant, is responsible for the loss of his father’s precious falcon and is sent away with a caravan bearing gifts from the Caliph, Haroun al-Rashid to ...

With a new baby on the way, Nana pieces together a quilt. As she creates and adds the patches, she recalls her own journey, weaving the threads of her family’s story as she creates a present for the b...

Mouse lives all alone in a dark, creaking house at the top of a hill. Longing for some friends, he is delighted when two unexpected visitors arrive. Ghost and Ghoul both think that the house is perfec...

The civilisation, culture, gods and people of Ancient Egypt never cease to fascinate. You only have to wander through the Egyptian galleries of the British Museum to see those who might never be fortu...

In a green castle lives a little green ghost who can be heard but not seen by the people who live there. In an attempt to solve the mystery of who is shouting ‘Boo!’, the jester has a clever idea whic...

When Luna’s dad leaves home in the middle of the night, no one else seems to be worried about him. But as the days pass, she, her best friend, Casey, and her younger sister, Jade, try to work out what...

Every year, Little Wolf and his daddy go off together to watch the Wolf Moon rise. It is a very special time which they share, but this year, things will be different. As mummy has a cold, they will h...

When a grumpy tiger wakes up to find three children on his back, he cannot get them to move, no matter what he does. Giving up at last, the tiger watches them as, overcome by homesickness, the childre...

With the Bayeux Tapestry currently on loan from France and displayed in an exhibition at The British Museum, ‘The Bayeux Tapestry: The Graphic Novel’ offers the perfect way of engaging children (and ...

Worm lives in a lovely patch of soil until a someone with a spade turns up, forcing him to dig for his life! Trying to escape, he finds himself chased deeper and deeper by a mole. As he passes by laye...

‘One Cat, Two Cats’ is my little book-buddy, Esme’s favourite book. Every time I see her, I am presented with it and I enjoy sharing it every bit as much as she does!

‘Bison Rule, OK!’ is a lively collection of poems, perfect for home or school! Divided into six sections- School, Family, Astonishing Animals, Word Play and Riddles, Short Stories and Tall Tales and S...

As winter moves into spring, the Green Child wakens and breathes new life into the world. At last, summer comes and with it, long sunny days. But as the days pass, everything becomes as dry as dust an...

Combining a wealth of information with a range of fun activities, ‘Myths and Legends: The Heroes, Gods and Monsters who Shaped our History’ is perfectly pitched for myth-curious minds of all ages! Th...

Frog has decided that he is going to jump over the log. It will be easy and he will be brilliant. However, things don’t go according to plan and no matter how much he procrastinates or how frustrated ...

The latest in this beautiful series of books to treasure, ‘An Anthology of Micro Life’ is a fascinating read. Under the current Science National Curriculum, children are taught to ‘describe how living...

Whilst out searching for scrap, rustheads Kol and Sully find a dormant spaceship, hidden deep beneath the layers of junk. When the sentient ship comes to life, they find that they are not alone. Solen...

In his introduction to this book, Michael Rosen explains how it has evolved from an original book of his poems called ‘The Hypnotiser’, published in 1988 and now out of print. Having posted performanc...

At the heart of the maze lies the Avenir, a sort of quantum crystal ball with the power to see the future. Drew Blake faces the challenge of the maze, but not with the intention of stealing the Avenir...

Grieving the loss of her first love, a fighter pilot, Juliet Bell is sent to stay with her sister Frances at Samphire House, the home which had been loved by their mother. However, when she finds the ...

Big and bold, ‘The Palace of Facts’ is the perfect book to explore this summer! Readers are invited to join Pip, Alice and their dog, Charlie, as they wander every room in this fact-filled mansion! A...

Now happily settled in the country, Iggy and Cal with their friend, Mae, love spending time in Wildtop Wood with its magical wooden animals and trees, spending days exploring the wonderful space at th...

Barney is an unbothered barnacle, living on a rock in the middle of the sea. Nothing moves him. Even when the Sea and the Sky have a violent argument which builds to a storm, Barney remains on his roc...

Charting the development of lighthouses, ‘Beacons of Light’ offers a fascinating look at these guiding towers and the essential role they play around the world. Presented as narrative non-fiction, th...

Four hens in the hen coop are sitting on eggs, patiently waiting for them to hatch. First is Philomena's chick. She seems born to be an athlete and Philomena is delighted. Karen's egg is next and her ...