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It's 1942 - the middle of World War II - and Elephant Bill, his Elephant Company, and a group of refugees are in danger of being captured by the invading Japanese. They must flee their work camp in Burma as soon as possible to...

Who would win the Olympic gold medals if all the competitors were animals? Each book in the series covers a different type of Olympic sport, while each chapter looks at a different event. Primarily intended as high-interest reads, the books contain animal-related curriculum information,...

My name is Joel Mawhinney, though I go by the name Joel M. You might know me from TikTok as @joelmagician. I’m a 23-year-old from Northern Ireland, who enjoys reading, playing the piano and eating as many burrito bowls as I can, but the...

Powerful and compelling, this high-stakes, feminist reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood is perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber and Meagan Spooner. For as long as sixteen-year-old Adele can remember, the village of Oakvale has been surrounded by the dark wood—a forest filled with terrible monsters....

Sew together the felt pieces and string them together to create a mobile with animals, trees and flowers! Contents: Felt  Wooden Pieces Needle Thread Beads Stuffing Metal Hook

Written in both prose and poetry, Gathered at the Table engages children as it begins with the example set by Jesus at the Last Supper in Jerusalem and shows readers that even though there are many ways to take communion, the meaning is the same: in...

The Reptiles Coloring Book is the ideal resource for reptile enthusiasts, students interested in zoology and herpetology, and the more than 1.8 million households who care for a reptile pet!  A comprehensive compendium of both known and obscure reptiles, including turtles, crocodilians, snakes, lizards, tuataras,...

James Cook had always wanted to be a sailor. So when he was asked to lead an expedition to the South Seas, he was ecstatic. It was the first of three major voyages he was to make to map the unknown world, battling storms,...

With sing-along song, Lollies Award-winning Michelle Robinson's busy story based on the tongue-twister is bursting with trucks, doggie drivers, vehicles and colour, now in a chunky board book! Red Lorry and Yellow Lorry must get to the construction site, but they have a snow-drift, a...

The official Minecraft Annual of 2026, full of updates, builds, activities and more! Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds and tips and tricks for the...

The bestselling author-illustrator of Lost and Found once more pairs the poignant with the hilarious in this irresistible picture book tale all about the importance of making time for friends. A poignant – and laugh-out-loud funny – story about our busy lives and how we can...

Combining Biblical truths and scientific facts, The Things God Made is an inspirational and informative picture book retelling of the creation story from the book of Genesis. Take your child on a journey from nothingness to abundance and life, and discover the greatness of God’s creation...

Race into action with this super speedy puzzle book! Get the stopwatch out and see how quickly you can tackle these word, number and logic puzzles, because you know what our favourite blue hedgehog says: GOTTA GO FAST! Can you keep up with the...

Calling all animal lovers! Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals puts the spotlight on the world's most fur-nomenal creatures, peculiar pets, wacky wildlife and cute critters. In this action-packed annual, you'll meet surfing pigs, talking gorillas and even the world's largest elephant orchestra! Ever see...

Facing up to fears of bullying, Eva finds the courage to take to the field in this heartwarming tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth. Eva’s football skills make her stand out while playing at break-time at school, so her friends can’t understand why she’s...

Curious readers want to know how things work. This title includes easy-to-understand text that explains how electricity travels from power plants to homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

Winner of the Golden Kite Award A raw, gripping, authentic, and boldly original novel about a fifteen-year-old Texas girl set to stand trial for murder—and the one person who might be able to help her clear her name. A wealthy businessman is dead, and...

Lantos tells his harrowing yet urgently necessary true story of Holocaust survival in this thought-provoking book that describes his childhood imprisonment in Belsen concentration camp. A story of survival, of love between mother and son and of enduring hope in the face of unspeakable...

From smelly poos to dribbly goos, bloody squirts to growing spurts: bodies are amazing – and disgusting! Have you ever wondered how a pizza becomes a poo? What turns bogies black? Why do you need to trim your toenails? Find out about farts, hearts...

The First Order has the Resistance on the run. Things grow ever more desperate for General Leia Organa, pilot Poe Dameron, and former stormtrooper Finn as they desperately try to evade the First Order fleet. Rey has journeyed to the remote planet Ahch-To to...