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A complete collection of Oscar Wilde's dazzling fairytales

Celebrated as the writer of The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde is equally beloved for his fairy tales, written 'partly for children and partly for those who have kept the childlike faculties of wonder and joy'. With warmth, tenderness and quiet wit, these fables have moved and delighted for generations. In far-off kingdoms and ocean realms, in the company of giants and nightingales, Wilde speaks of heartbreak and redemption, of cruelty and compassion, of love lost, of love gained, of love everlasting. Rediscover here the complete stories from The Happy Prince and The House of Pomegranates, Wilde's two fairy tale collections.

Wilde's children's stories are splendid ... As explanations of the world, fairy stories tell us what science and philosophy cannot and need not. There are different ways of knowing

Jeanette Winterson

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look

\"Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist.\"

One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant!

 Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children.

 But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat.

Can Sophie and the BFG stop them?

Whatever you do, don't ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer holidays, because he definitely doesn't want to talk about it.

As Greg enters the new school year, he's eager to put the past three months behind him... and one event in particular. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother Rodrick knows all about the incident. And secrets have a way of getting out... especially when a diary is involved.

Set against the backdrop of WWII, this achingly beautiful middle grade novel in verse based on American history presents the dual perspectives of Claire, a Midwestern girl who longs to enter high school and become a nurse even as she worries for her soldier brother, and Karl, a German POW who’s processing the war as he works on Claire’s family farm. This poignant and moving story of an unlikely connection will stay with readers long after the final page.It’s October 1944, and while Claire’s older brother, Danny, is off fighting in World War II, her dad hires a group of German POWs to help with the apple harvest on their farm. Claire wants nothing to do with the enemies in the orchard, until she meets soft-spoken, hardworking Karl. Could she possibly have something in common with a German soldierKarl, meanwhile, grapples with his role in the war as he realizes how many lies Hitler’s regime has spread—and his complacency in not standing up against them. But his encounters with Claire give him hope that he can change and become the person he wants to be.Inspired by the little-known history of POW labor camps in the United States, this lyrical verse novel is told in alternating first-person poems by two young people on opposite sides of the war. Against a vivid backdrop of home front tensions and daily life, intimate entries reveal Claire’s and Karl's hopes and struggles, and their growing friendship even as the war rages on. What are their chances of connection, of redemption, of peaceEnemies in the Orchard is:,

*A gorgeously written novel in verse for ages 9 and up,

*Historical fiction based on true events during WWII,

*A heartfelt story that explores connection, trauma, and hope

Queen Bee Kate sets out to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Will she discover the treasure she’s looking for? A beautifully lyrical story that celebrates spring — and shares brilliant facts about bees along the way.

• Includes factual information about bees written by an apiarist
• Age range: 5-105 years
• Size: 32pp, 240 x 240mm
• Hardback
• Gold foiled accents

Join Spot and his family as they celebrate a sunny summer Christmas on the beach in this lift-the-flap story!

Join Spot and his family as they celebrate a sunny summer Christmas on the beach in this lift-the-flap story!

It's Christmas Day, and the sun is shining! Everyone is very excited to head to the beach for a picnic. But when it's time to tuck into Christmas lunch, Spot disappears - where did he go?

Toddlers will enjoy searching for Spot as they follow along through this summer Christmas story, with lots of animals to meet along the way! This new story is full of the unexpected surprises and gentle humour that makes the original Where's Spot? a children's classic.

With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills, and an adventure that sparks curiosity and imagination, Spot's Summer Christmas is the perfect Christmas gift for early learning and play.

Eric Hill's Where's Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.

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Battling problems at home, Amelia risks her spot on the football squad when she lashes out at her teammates in this sensitively told sports tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.

Football used to be a way for Amelia to escape when her parents were arguing, but now that her dad has moved out and her mum is struggling to cope, it’s just another source of stress.Amelia is late for practice while trying to help her mum and finds it hard to concentrate during important matches. Her coach and team-mates are all worried, but it’s difficult to help when Amelia lashes out in anger.Can Amelia find a way to get the support she needs before her temper pushes everyone away?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

THE BIG BAD WOLF IS DEAD...and what's worse, he was murdered.Alarick is the biggest and baddest wolf of the Tooth & Claw games - a legendary contest where Wolves battle Reds in a vicious game of "What's the Time, Mr Wolf?" But when Alarick drops dead in the middle of the championship final, his rival Ruby Red is horrified...because she gets the blame.Realizing she has been framed for the crime, Ruby and her wolf-cub friend Fillan go on the run, determined to find the real murderer. But with a dogged detective, a wolf assassin and a gangster granny on their tails, they're going to need all of Ruby's Tooth & Claw skills to save themselves and hunt down the truth.A super-pacy fairy-tale crime romp, from the bestselling author of The Train to Impossible Places, for fans of Murder Most Unladylike and twisted fairy tales like Disney's Descendants."Perfect for any young readers who enjoy a spot of cosy crime." The Sunday Express on P.G. Bell's The Beanstalk Murder

Embark on an action-packed quest with the Greystones as they race to find the lost gold of ancient Hath in this exciting steampunk fantasy adventure from bestselling author Vashti Hardy.

A long-lost amulet holds the secret to finding the ancient land of Hath and its hidden treasures. But just as famous relic hunter Lucy Greystone is about to retrieve it, the amulet falls into the hands of nefarious glory hunter Byron Cogsworth.Now the race is on to be the first to uncover the location of Hath and its gold. But how can Mabel and Will Greystone help their aunt when they only have access to half of the clues, and can they stop Cogsworth before his dirty tricks lead to treasure being lost for ever? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

What if your guide to the cosmos starts to lose his way?

Fascinated by her grandad, a famous astronomer, a little girl could listen to his star stories for hours. But one day he starts to forget the constellations and eventually he can’t even remember her name. Discover how love can reach across galaxies whether stars shine brightly or grow dim.

A wonderful first-concepts format for little hands based around days of the week.

'... brightly coloured, informative and educational, giving younger children things to do as they are read to.' ReadPlus

What day is it today?

From Making Monday to Signing Sunday, discover the days of the week with Emma Memma and her friends.

This tabbed board book takes readers through the days of the week with a short narrative, encouraging movement and fun. The final spread asks what today's day is.

Join Emma Memma and her friends as they dance, sing and sign on these special days of the week-

- Making Monday

- Twirly Tuesday

- Wombat Wednesday

- Thank You Thursday

- Friendship Friday

- Sporty Saturday

- Signing Sunday

Sing, dance and sign the alphabet with Emma Memma's Alphabet Day

The sun is rising, the birds are tweeting and Emma Memma is ready to start her day . . .

Sign the Auslan alphabet with Emma Memma and friends as they twirl through the day and prepare for a special surprise.

Sing, dance and sign the much-loved nursery rhyme with Emma Memma.

The wheels on the bus go round and round . . .

Join Emma Memma on the Butterfly Bus as she drives around town to pick up her friends. Can you guess who lives in each house along the way? Beep! Beep! All aboard!

Inspired by Bob Marley's iconic song "Jamming," this joyful picture book by eight-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley about a fun-filled pajama party celebrates screen-free family time, creativity, and connection.

Join a family’s pajama party sleepover as they spend a fun night together filled with games, pillow fights, music, and stories. It’s a time to break normal routines, turn off electronics, build a blanket fort, and stay up late—to start family traditions and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Using the most iconic lines from reggae legend Bob Marley’s “Jamming” as a jumping-off point, Pajammin’ reinvents the song for kids and caregivers, celebrating mindfulness, togetherness, and the power of imagination.

An exciting, fact-filled comic book that explores the exhilarating future of life on the Moon.

 Follow a girl's thrilling first day on the Moon. She explores every corner of her father's base, and finds out how everyone is kept alive and fed in such a hostile environment. She'll learn about fusion power, robot mining and the futuristic sport of Moonball.Inspired by the latest scientific breakthroughs and anticipating technological progress to come, this is an exciting story based on real Moon science.- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert advice from UCL Professor Paul Kuin, Department of Space and Climate Physics- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Approaching the Moon- Coreolis Base - Shackleton Crater- In the canteen- The moonball court- A view of the base- Time for bed- All around the Moon- Time to get up- The farm- The dangers of the Moon- Robotics and construction- A history of the base- Underground reservoir- Why exercise is important- Space observations- Moon suit- Garage airlock- Shackleton Crater- A solar storm strikes- Getting to the stadium- Game time- Our future on the Moon

About the Book

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tender and magical classic fable, adapted as a brand-new jigsaw book!

Please – draw me a sheep.

I blinked.

The voice belonged to a charming little prince.

The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic tale have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love. Now with six 12-piece jigsaw puzzles that bring iconic scenes to life!

‘Will enchant little ones’ – The Times

‘Brilliant and beautiful’ – The Scotsman

Adapted by award-winning poet Louise Greig, author of the Greenaway-medal-nominated Sweep and The Night Box, with enchanting new artwork from the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Velveteen Rabbit and Star in the Jar.

A mind-bending adventure the whole family will enjoy!

Packed with amazing trivia, weird world records, and mind-blowing facts, this book is perfect for curious kids, trivia-loving teens, and even grown-ups who can't resist a quirky fact or two.

A must read for all curious minds!

Discover the fastest, slowest, oldest, and weirdest things on Earth—and beyond!

• Which volcano has been erupting for over 2,000 years?
• Are spiders faster than Usain Bolt? (you will never look at your house spiders in the same way again)!
• Where's the coldest place life can survive?
• Which creature has the longest neck (and no, it's not a giraffe)?
• What are the smallest known things to exist?

Whether you're sharing hilarious facts around the table, keeping the kids entertained and off screens, or wowing your friends with your trivia skills, this book is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Perfect for;

Gifts for kids (aged 8+) teens, and adults.

Families looking to keep eyeballs off screens and brains switched on.

Trivia buffs, fact lovers, and anyone who enjoys learning something new.

Discover the World's Wildest and Wackiest Wonders - One Fascinating Fact at a Time!

About the Book

An empowering and funny new series from Australian Paralympic Gold Medallist & Grandslam Champion Dylan Alcott!

Dylan loves to come first. From breaking the wheelchair wheelie world record to playing with his little sister to coding amazing games, he's always trying to win. And with the school sports carnival coming up, he's sure he'll nail it on the day. But suddenly nothing seems to be going his way. His parents keep interfering, he's losing on and off the field, and then there's the disaster with the Party of the Year.

It takes the people who care about Dylan to help him realise that winning is not always about coming first.

Dylan Alcott, former Aussie of the Year, teams up with writer Fiona Regan and illustrator Nahum Ziersch to create a fun series about sports, gaming and friendship.

Three stories in one book! The second book in this hilarious illustrated fiction series from the author of bestselling series Dragon Girls and illustrator of Diary of a Pug!

Violet Voom has three pets, one jet and an itch to travel.

Wherever Violet goes in her fabulous purple jet, her fabulous (but not purple) pets go too. The pets – a sleek cat, a goofy poodle and a parrot with a terrible case of beak leak – are called the Jet Set Pets. And the jet? It's called the Pet Jet. Of course.

Fly stunt planes in Japan!

Find the egg thief in France!

Sail the seas with your besties on a friend-SHIP!

Strap in for this ridiculously fun series by bestselling author Maddy Mara (of DRAGON GIRLS fame) and beloved illustrator Kyla May (DIARY OF A PUG).

Three stories in one book!