Children's

From the New York Times bestselling author of Better than the Movies, this swoon-worthy rom-com in the vein of She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the centre of a bet while working at a waterpark.

When seventeen-year-old Bailey starts a new job at a hotel waterpark, she is less than thrilled to see an old acquaintance is one of her coworkers. They didn’t get off to the best start but this is a new beginning and whilst they are still polar opposites, she starts to look forward to hanging out and gossiping about the waterpark guests and their coworkers—particularly two who keep flirting with each other.

Charlie insists that members of the opposite sex can’t just be friends, and Bailey is determined to prove him wrong. So they make a bet on whether or not the cosy pair will actually get together.

Soon enough feelings between Bailey and Charlie begin to develop with the help of some “fake dating” but Charlie has a secret. A secret that involves Bailey and another bet Charlie may have made.

Can the two make a real go of things…or has Charlie’s secret doomed them before they could start?

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After five happy years, Meggie, her father Mo and the fire-eater Dustfinger, along with a host of new friends, feel safe and settled.

But arch-villain Orpheus has found an unexpected way to wreak his revenge on the Inkworld! He has corrupted an artist to create bewitched portraits that will see the heroes fade to grey.

Dustfinger, his brave stepson Jehan, and a striking young witch Lila, the Light Reader, must come together to find a way to save them all!

This is the Colour of Revenge . . .

A brilliant new stand-alone novel that returns to the beloved world of the Inkheart trilogy – a series with worldwide sales of over 6 million copies.
The Colour of Revenge is already a Spiegel number one bestseller in both adult and children’s lists in Cornelia’s native Germany.
With gorgeous new illustrations from Cornelia Funke herself.

It's time for a story, so cuddle up and get yourself cosy. From night-time escapades and royal sleepovers to adventures under the stars and more, this calming collection of terrific tales contains over 50 stories.

Get to know Zog and his friends in this fun board book in the shape of Zog by the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man. Meet the Flying Doctors - a dragon, knight and girl. Their names are Gadabout the Great, and Zog, and Princess Pearl. This board book is perfect for kids of all ages with sturdy shaped card pages and brightly coloured illustrations. The bouncy text introduces readers to the much-loved characters from the classic stories by the number one bestselling author and illustrator. Based on the bestselling Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Zog and the Flying Doctors as been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from Sir Lenny Henry (Narrator), Hugh Skinner (Zog), Patsy Ferran (Princess Pearl) and Rob Brydon (The King). The animated film of Tabby McTat stars voice artists including Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan and Susan Wokoma. Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.

Join the four newest fairies on their adventures in the

Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will learn all there is to

know about how fairies help save the day.

Welcome back to the Magic Forest!

Coco is so excited to learn from the talented Twinklestars

– the expert fairy bakers. Together

with Lulu, Nova and Zali, she has to create a brand-new recipe for the Twinklestar pod trial. But just when they think they have the

perfect recipe, a troll prank causes all of their plans to go awry.

Can the fairy friends whip up a creative solution and win the day?

The third book in a beautifully told adventure series featuring magic, excitement and fairies!

Gorgeous black and white illustrations throughout

Authored by the brilliant Maddy Mara and perfect for fans of The Dragon Girls

Join the four newest fairies on their adventures in the Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will learn all there is to know about how fairies help save the day.

Welcome back to the Magic Forest!

Zali and the other fairies are learning all about the Sparkleberries, the most creative fairy pod in the Magic Forest. Zali is excited for the arts and crafts ― but the Sparkleberry trial also requires singing and dancing, which makes her very nervous! Can Zali overcome her fears and put on an amazing show with her friends?

And when it’s over, will the Forever Fairies get to join their favorite fairy pods?

• The fourth book in a beautifully told adventure series featuring magic, excitement and fairies!
• Gorgeous black and white illustrations throughout
• Authored by the brilliant Maddy Mara and perfect for fans of The Dragon Girls

Nova, Lulu, Coco and Zali are ready for their next fairy pod trial,for the Shimmerbuds - who know all about fairy medicine. Novaloves helping the forest animals! When the forest trollsinterrupt the challenge with more shenanigans, Nova has to thinkfast. Can she and the other fairies work together and mend the mess?

Where have the Baddies gone? Can you find them?

Lift the bright and bold felt flaps in

this fun chunky board book until you find the troublesome

trio!

This board book will keep your toddler entertained while also

helping to increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speech and aid

learning through repetition.

Based on the bestselling book The Baddies by

Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the creators

of The Gruffalo.

Collect them all: Let's Find Tiddler, Let's Find Superworm, Let's Find Stick Man, Let's Find Zog, Let's Find The Smeds and The Smoos, Let's Find Tabby McTat and Let's Find Tiddler

The animated film of Tiddler stars voice artists including

Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones) as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip).

Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia

Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024

Watch a thousand years unfold in the life of one magnificent tree!

A thousand years ago, a tiny acorn fell to the ground. As the years pass, it grows . . . and GROWS into an enormous oak tree!

As the centuries sweep by, children play games around the tree. Families dance about it. A fleeing king even hides inside its hollow trunk!

The tree gives food and shelter to a host of animals, from squirrels and badgers to birds and beetles.

After a thousand years, the ancient tree finally falls in a storm - but a new acorn sprouts, and the cycle of life begins all over again.

• The tree's magical life story is brought to life in Julia Donaldson's rich, dramatic rhyme.
• Victoria Sandøy's gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture the changing seasons, and the people and wildlife that pass by
• Children will love spotting all the creatures in the pictures, and seeing the games children play around the tree
• This is a book that encourages us all to look more closely at nature, and to appreciate the wonder of our ancient trees.
• The final pages of the book contain extra fascinating facts about oak trees and the animals that depend on them.
• Praise for The Christmas Pine, also by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy: "Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia's heart: the power of children and song"

Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children's writer in Britain today.

Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas.