Non Fiction Genres

Just as the Five are relaxing into the holidays, a burglar breaks into their uncle's study, searching for top-secret documents!

And when George and Timmy mysteriously disappear, Julian, Dick, and Anne must track them down. Is the burglary linked to their disappearance - and what dangers must they overcome to find them?

The Famous Five are skiing - having lots of fun in the snow! But it's not long before they have a new mystery to solve. Like, who is living in the mysterious house near the chalet they're staying in? The caretaker says nobody has lived there for years, but the Five are sure they've seen a face at one of the windows...A terrified, haunted face, too. Have the gang got the courage to go close enough to the house to find out..?

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's favourite characters are now available as gorgeous board books with soft felt flaps, perfect for little hands.

Where has Tabby McTat gone? Can you find him?

Lift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, until you find Tabby McTat!

While your little one is having fun playing with the felt, this board book will also help increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speech and aid learning through repetition.

A collection of inspirational thoughts and stories from bestselling author of The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho. A collection of insightful philosophical thoughts and stories, in which Paulo Coehlo offers inspiring answers to profound questions to delight spiritual seekers everywhere. It has proved to be a perfect gift-book in the few countries in which it has been published so far. This will be the first English translation. This book is a jewel for all of us who look for meaning in our daily lives as we struggle along the spiritual path. Within each of us is a Warrior of Light. Each of us capable of listening to the silence of the heart, of accepting failure without letting it get us down and of holding onto hope even in the face of weariness and depression. Values like love for all things, discipline, friendship and learning to listen to our own hearts are the arms with which this warrior confronts the battles we face in the name of personal growth and in the defence of the light. On every page there is an inspirational thought, which can be read as part of Paulo Coelho's whole philosophy or used form the basis of a daily meditation. The Manual of the Warrior of Light is a handbook that shows human beings how to live as spiritual beings in the material world.

Peter and the Wolf Peter's grandfather warns him about a wolf that lives in the dark forest. What happens when Peter goes to play in the meadow? For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All titles feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension questions or puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools. This Level 4 title is ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to start reading independently.