Titles in this Set:
- A Scandal In Bohemia
- The Copper Beeches
- The Six Napoleons
- The Engineer’s Thumb
- Charles Augustus Milverton
- Silver Blaze
- The Bruce-Partington Plans
- The Musgrave Ritual
- The Stockbroker’s Clerk
- The Final Problem
Titles in This Set :
1. The Three Little Pigs
2. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
3. The Enormous Turnip
4. The Ugly Duckling
5. Hansel and Gretel
6. Cinderella
7. Chicken Licken
8. Puss in Boots
9. The Three Billy Goats Gruff
10. Jack and the Beanstalk
11. The Wizard of Oz
12. The Little Red Hen
13. The Gingerbread Man
14. The Elves and the Shoemaker
15. Alice in Wonderland
16. Little Red Riding Hood
A perfect introduction to timeless and treasured stories, with amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with your little one.
Discover the original bone-chilling adventures that made Goosebumps one of the bestselling children's book series of all time! Have you got Goosebumps yet? If not, you soon will! This creep collection will thrill you, frighten you, and keep you on the edge of your seat. Inside you'll find ten tales of slimy monsters, horrifying mummies, malicious lawn gnomes, and of course, Slappy - the scariest ventriloquist dummy you will ever meet!
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The Crunching Munching Caterpillar
Caterpillar longs to be able to fly but he doesn't have any wings. All he can do is munch and crunch his way through a blackberry bush. When Butterfly comes along, she smiles a secret smile because she knows something Caterpillar doesn't! A new edition with sound to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this much loved book.
Shaggy Dog and the Terrible Itch
Shaggy Dog had a terrible itch. He scratched and scratched but the itch just wouldn't go away. In desperation he runs into the Poodle Parlor for a good shampoo. Will he ever get rid of the itch? And if so where will it go?
The Very Greedy Bee
Greedy Bee won't share his nectar with anyone. While the other bees work hard, Greedy Bee spends all day guzzling pollen and gobbling nectar. But then one day Greedy Bee eats just a bit too much.
The Bears in the Bed and the Great Big Storm
Baby Bear, Little Bear and Young Bear are scared of the storm, so one by one they climb into bed with their dad. But when there's a rat-tat-tat at the door and the lights go out, Daddy Bear is not quite as brave as he seems
Quiet
Quiet! roars Pa Lion. And all is quiet in the jungle. Not a rumble nor a grumble, not a chitter nor a chatter, not a pitter nor a patter, not a teeny, tiny squeak. Now Pa Lion must make sure it stays this way as baby Leo sleeps.
The Very Noisy Night
Little Mouse feels scared when he lies in bed. What is that huffing and puffing? Is it a ghost? Little Mouse asks if he can come into Big Mouse's bed. But Big Mouse is determined that Little Mouse should sleep alone.
Smiley Shark
Smiley Shark may be the biggest fish in the ocean but he's also the friendliest and the funniest - and by far the smiliest. So why won't the other fish let him join in their games? Soon Smiley doesn't feel much like smiling any more. Until a great big shark smile is all it takes to save the day!
The Very Lazy Ladybird
The very lazy ladybird likes to sleep all day and all night. And because she sleeps all day and all night, she doesn't know how to fly. One day she wants to sleep somewhere else, but what can she do if she can't fly?
Snuggle Up, Sleepy Ones
All the baby animals - from the little hippo to the mischievous monkeys - are snuggling down for the night in this beautiful bedtime rhyme illustrated in stunning pastels.
The Teeny Weeny Tadpole
Every creature that the teeny weeny tadpole meets seems to be able to jump, except him. Then he meets the big bad fish, who can't jump - but he can swim very fast, and he eats little tadpoles. What is tadpole going to do?
Titles In This Set:
1. The Great Gatsby
2. Little Women
3. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
4. Moby Dick
5. The Call of the Wild
6. The Age of Innocence
7. The Portrait of a Lady
8. Rip Van Winkle
9. Twelve Years a Slave
10. The Last of the Mohicans
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The Great Gatsby
Nick Carraway has moved to start a new life in New York. His neighbour is the mysterious Gatsby – a man who seems to have everything. But the thing he desires above all is his lost love. Daisy leads a joyless married life but will she be willing to leave it behind for Gatsby?
Little Women
The March sisters are living through tough times. Their father is off at war, money is scarce and the eldest sisters must work to support their mother. Their poverty creates hardship to be overcome. But will the girls grow to find richness of spirit as well as material wealth?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Huckleberry Finn is desperate for another adventure – but his nasty father returning to steal him and his money away is not what he had in mind. Huck runs away and discovers that a slave, Jim, is also trying to escape the town. The two make good friends – but will they find the freedom that they both desire?
Moby Dick
Ishmael is looking for work at sea and joins Captain Ahab and his crew aboard the magnificent ship, the Pequod. Here Ishmael hears stories of the dangerous white whale – Moby Dick. When Ahab seeks revenge on the creature that took his leg, will the crew survive their fateful encounter? Or will this be another cautionary tale to be passed through the ages?
Title In This Set:
1. The Gingerbread Man
2. Wizard of Oz
3. Cinderella
4. Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
5. The Story of Robin Hood
6. Jack and the Beanstalk
7. Little Red Riding Hood
8. The Elves and the Shoemaker
9. The Princess and the Pea
10. Aladdin
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The Gingerbread Man
Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch him, he's the Gingerbread Man! But although he may be able to out-run everyone, can the Gingerbread Man outwit the cunning fox?
Wizard of Oz
When Dorothy is whisked off to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems. Can she find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and be granted her wish to return to Kansas?
Cinderella
The classic fairy tale, specially retold for young children and illustrated with fresh, bright pictures. Poor Cinderella is made to cook and clean for her stepsisters. Her wicked stepmother won't even let her go to the Royal Ball. But then, in a flurry of sparkles, her Fairy Godmother arrives and everything changes...
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
'Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of us all?' When the Queen hears the wrong answer, Snow White must flee for her life - until she meets not one, but seven rescuers...
The Story of Robin Hood
Robin Hood famously 'stole from the rich to give to the poor'. This illustrated picture book brings his legend to life for little children. When Jack's father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Jack enlists the help of Robin Hood to break his dad out of the castle.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and his mother are so poor that they don't have anything to eat. Their hope is fading, until Jack meets a strange little man with a handful of magic beans. But what will be the price that Jack must pay?
Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her Grandma, but following her through the forest is a very hungry wolf. Find out how she escapes the wolf's greedy clutches in this lively retelling of the classic fairy tale.
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Who keeps helping the old shoemaker and making such wonderful shoes while he sleeps? And how can the shoemaker repay their kindness? Find out in this joyful retelling of the classic fairy tale for little children.
The Princess and the Pea
A lonely young prince wants to get married, but how can he find a real princess? To Percy's great surprise, the answer comes in the shape of a very tall bed and very small pea.
Aladdin
When Aladdin finds his long-lost uncle, he is promised riches beyond his dreams. But is everything what it seems? The ancient tale of mystery, magic and adventure, with dusty lamps, beautiful princesses and wish-granting genies.
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What Can You See? At the Zoo
It's so much fun at the zoo! Peep through the chunky pages of this bold, busy book to find all your favourite animals and lots of fascinating facts. With peep-through pages and fun facts!
What Can You See? At Night
Discover a busy world at night with this wonderful peep-through book! With fascinating facts and lots to see, this is a fun and reassuring glimpse into life after dark.
What Can You See? On the Farm
Watch a farmyard come to life with wonderful peep-through pages and layered landscapes. With simple facts about each scene and so many things to spot, children will spend hours peering through the pages of this beautiful book.
What Can You See? On a Building Site
Watch a school being built from the ground up in this amazing, fact-packed book! With simple facts about each scene and so many things to spot, children will spend hours looking at the detailed pictures and peering through the pages.
Titles in This Set :
1. Great Big Mystery Book
2. Great Big Schoolhouse
3. Best Word Book Ever
4. What Do People Do All Day?
5. Cars and Trucks and Things That Go?
6. Funniest Storybook Ever
7. Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly
8. Busiest People Ever
9. Best First Book Ever
10. Best Counting Book
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Great Big Mystery Book
Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are on the trail of a thief! The perfect gift for any child or Scarry collector, The Great Big Mystery book is a collection of Richard Scarry’s mystery stories starring the loveable Sam and Dudley.
Great Big Schoolhouse
From A – Z and 1 – 10, through the seasons of the year and the colours of the rainbow, Miss Honey's schoolhouse is a very busy place indeed. Join Huckle and Lowly as they learn to tell the time, read stories about dragons and cause a little bit of chaos, in the best schoolhouse ever!
Best Word Book Ever
Join Kathy Bear, Kenny Bear and their Busytown friends to learn lots of everyday words. Illustrated in Scarry’s signature style, the book is packed with hundreds of names for objects both familiar and new, grouped by subject, occasion and theme. From colours and numbers to fruit and vegetables to animals, vehicles and so much more, this is a beautifully entertaining way to expand a child’s knowledge of the world.
What Do People Do All Day?
Everyone is busy in Busytown – from train drivers to doctors, from mothers to sailors, in police stations and on fire engines. Follow lots of busy people working through their busy days. Captain Salty and his crew are getting ready to go on a voyage; Doctor Lion is busy at the hospital; Sergeant Murphy is working hard to keep things safe and peaceful; and engineers are building new roads. Another busy day in Busytown!
Cars and Trucks and Things That Go?
From tractors to trucks, sports cars to unicycles, and fire engines to mouse beach buggies, there’s lots to see and talk about on every page
Funniest Storybook Ever
Read how Rabbit gets stuck to the road, and how little Tanglefoot trips over everything in sight! With stories such as ‘The Talking Bread’ and ‘Uncle Willie and the Pirates’, there is enough action here to satisfy the most demanding reader.
Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly
In this collection Huck takes flying lessons, we learn how planes and birds fly, the cat family goes to the air show, and Wolfgang Wolf, Benny Baboon and Harry Hyena take a trip to the moon in their own rocket! Packed with amazing Scarry detail and with stories that can be read again and again, this book will give hours of fun to fans of planes, rockets and flying!
Busiest People Ever
Do you know who greets the new arrivals at a train station? Or carries the luggage onto a ship? Who saves the day when the train is going to crash? And who delivers the apples for Grandma's apple pie? Find the answers to these questions and more with the busy residents of Busytown.
Best First Book Ever
The Best First Book Ever helps children to become familiar with over 700 words. Each large, colourful illustration is packed with everyday objects and details, all clearly labelled. Those loveable Scarry characters introduce basic subjects: the alphabet, counting, shapes and sizes, parts of the body and more!
Best Counting Book
Willy practises counting all of the things he sees – from one bunny (himself!) to a hundred fireflies in the night sky. This wonderful book makes learning your numbers fun and easy.
Join Ellie and Blake as they start new lives in a new town and a mysterious old building. They’ve only just met, but already they share a magical secret: they can talk to animals!
That could prove useful with Ellie’s mum opening a cat café, but the café is under threat from a greedy property developer – unless Ellie and Blake can stop him. With engaging illustrations and quirky talking animals, Magic Animal Café is perfect for animal lovers and young readers aged 7+.
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Herriot the Caretaker Mouse
Book 1 in the fun Magical Animal Café series!
Ellie and her mum are starting a new life in a new town and a very, very old building. They’re opening a cat café, but there’s a lot to do first – like welcoming the Andersons.
Ellie doesn’t want to share her home with strangers, especially Blake and his energetic puppy, Choccy. But when Ellie and Blake discover a magical old phone and a mouse determined to get rid of them, they’ll have to find a way to all get along together.
Shazza the Homesick Cockatoo
Book 2 in the fun Magical Animal Café series!
Worried about the future of the cat café, Ellie and Blake investigate a rumour at the local park. It’s the perfect place to test their new ability to understand animals – and there’s a bird who’s happy to talk.
Shazza the cockatoo is loud, bossy and obsessed with ‘numnums’. All she wants is to return to Australia. But for now she’ll settle for inviting herself home with Ellie and Blake, who soon learn that getting along with animals can be just as hard as getting along with people.
Robbie the Rebel Squirrel
Book 3 in the fun Magical Animal Café series!
Along with her friend Blake, Ellie is desperately searching for answers about what happened to her great-grandfather years ago. But when they get caught up in the middle of an animal war in the local park, they have more pressing things to think about.
Robbie the red squirrel and his clan are clashing with the bigger, meaner grey squirrels. As Robbie bravely stands up to the Greys, Ellie and Blake do their best to stop the squirrels from fighting and bring peace to the park.
Sebastian the Fancy Fox
Book 4 in the Magic Animal Cafe series!
When their classmate Felicity visits the cat café and fiddles with the magical old phone, Ellie and Blake panic that their secret is under threat. Before they can find out if Felicity can understand animals too, a new face shows up at the door.
New to the park, Sebastian and his fox friends are causing quite a stir, scaring squirrels and chasing mice. When Felicity’s dog Princess gets so frightened that she runs away, Ellie and Blake must use their ability to truly understand Sebastian – and bring Princess home.
Harish the Heroic Badger
Book 5 in the Magic Animal Cafe series!
As Ellie and Blake go back to school, keeping their ability to understand animals a secret is the last of their worries. The local park is about to be destroyed and turned into a leisure centre!
Then Harish the heroic badger and his troop arrive to stop the development. While Harish draws up a plan to fight back against the bulldozers, Ellie and Blake struggle to find a safer way to save the park. Maybe it’s finally time to tell Ellie’s mum about their big secret…
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100 Things to Know About Space
A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, and internet links to specially selected websites for more information.
100 Things to Know About the Human Body
Did you know you cry two types of tears? And up to 30 trillion red blood cells pass through your heart in a minute? With colourful, infographic-style illustrations this informative book is packed with surprising facts and useful information on exactly 100 topics about the human body. A useful reference book for home, school and general knowledge quizzes.
100 Things to Know About Science
Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA.
100 Things to Know About Planet Earth
Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more.
100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding
Did you know there's a single spot on your brain that recognizes numbers? Or that the first computer bugs were actual insects and that most of the internet is under water?
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Includes QR codes for the free audiobooksEngaging illustrations that encourage interaction and mystery-solving
Includes rarely published titles amongst the famous Sherlock Holmes stories
Sherlock and Watson – the original crime-fighting duo – are back to solve more mysteries! Smashing statues, painting horses, and solving ancient riddles are all in a day’s work for this world-famous amateur detective and his faithful biographer. A simplification of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to mystery books and the classics.