Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

A construction toy in sticker book form, with lots of robots to build using the stickers provided. Budding engineers will love this technical book - a construction toy in sticker book form. Children can use the stickers to add laser cannons, stun guns...

 Rainbow Rowell, Cassandra Clare and Maureen Johnson have all fallen in love with this delectable, romantic and dreamy series. ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER is the delicious and deeply satisfying conclusion.Ages:14+ Hopeless romantic Isla has had...

Chess is sometimes perceived as a difficult game, but with this step-by-step guide, full of hints and tips, players will revel in their new-found skills. A complete guide to the history, techniques and tactics of chess, written in conjunction with Grand...

All children - but little boys in particular - will find this book irresistable. Readers can complete their own monster truck, army truck, fire engine and many more by adding sticker wheels, headlights and mirrors. With 10 pages of colourful stickers,...

From hurricanes to heatwaves, ice ages to climate change, discover where our weather comes from and why it's getting wilder. A fascinating flap book that tours the land, sea and skies to discover where weather comes from. With over 100 flaps to lift,...

Discover planets, stars and galaxies and explore intergalactic space. What's the universe made of? Where did everything come from? Lift the flaps in this fascinating book to reveal some of the amazing discoveries that astronomers and physicists have...

Press the buttons to hear specially composed musical sound clips incorporating animal and tractor noises.10 months + A delightfully musical sound book, specially designed for sharing together with babies. Press the buttons to hear the tunes and animal...

A re-sized edition of the original flap book that introduces the fascinating world of science in a simple and engaging way for younger readers.Ages: 3+ A fun and informative flap book introducing young children to the wonders of science. Science topics...

A tear-off pad packed with nearly 200 pen-and-paper puzzles to keep children entertained on planes, trains or wherever they happen to be.6+ Whether you're in a car, train, boat or plane, long journeys will pass by in a flash with this fun-packed...

Discover the world of the orchestra and press the buttons to listen to the fun and lively music as they rehearse for their big show3+ From gentle woodwind to crashing drums, this book is a perfect introduction to the world of classical music for young...

From the Golden Age of Steam and how trains revolutionised travel through to the High Speed travelAges: 7+ From Stephenson's Rocket to today's modern bullet trains, chidren will be fascinated by the history of locomotion as they explore this exciting...

This new collection of Aesop's fables is sumptuously illustrated by Giuliano Ferri and presented as a hardback gift edition to be read again and again. This new collection of Aesop's fables is sumptuously illustrated by Giuliano Ferri and presented as a...

A wonderful collection of stories from the famous collectors of fairytales, The Brothers Grimm.Age 7+ An illustrated collection of fifteen tales from the brothers Grimm, retold for younger readers. Stories include “Hansel and Gretel”, “Sleeping Beauty”,...

There are dozens of different trucks to discover in this fun and lively book. Children will enjoy using the stickers to fill the pictures with lots of busy trucks. Scenes include a busy building site, a bustling town, a motorway and snowy mountains...

To celebrate the centenary of Elyne Mitchell's birth, this special edition will contain the first four titles in the Silver Brumby series plus a specially commissioned biography of Elyne including family photographs. To many people the name Elyne...

Enjoy treasured times at bedtime or anytime as you share these 41 familiar Bible stories from Her First Bible with your sweet girl again and again. Written by author Melody Carlson, these short, rhyming Bible stories are sure to plant the love of God...

Enjoy treasured times at bedtime or anytime as you share these 41 familiar Bible stories from His First Bible with your sweet boy again and again. Written by author Melody Carlson, these short, rhyming Bible stories are sure to plant the love of God...

Can enemy warriors become your friends? A story of adventure in a new land When Vikings raid and destroy a small coastal village, Hekja and her dog, Snarf, are captured and taken to Greenland. In this harsh and cold land, Hekja becomes a thrall - a...

Caps for Sale is a timeless classic beloved by millions...one of the most popular picture books ever published! This picture book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom, as children love chanting along with the naughty monkeys...

Instagram sensation and author of Color Me Creative, Kristina Webb (@colour_me_creative), is back with her completely original and unique take on the coloring book craze. Color Me Inspired encourages readers to create their own picture frames, artwork,...

Ooh la la—five fabulous Fancy Nancy books in one box set for readers on the go!From staying up late to throwing a birthday party for Frenchy to learning new ballet dance moves and more, no one brings pizzazz quite like Nancy!From the New York...

The sixth book in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors seriesJoin the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a bestselling phenomenon. More thrilling adventures, epic action, and fierce warrior cats await in Warriors #6:...

The fifth book in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors seriesJoin the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a bestselling phenomenon. More thrilling adventures, epic action, and fierce warrior cats await in Warriors #5:...

The fourth book in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors seriesJoin the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a bestselling phenomenon. More thrilling adventures, epic action, and fierce warrior cats await in Warriors...

Fire alone can save our Clan.Tensions are still high among the warrior Clans, and Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of the former ThunderClan deputy Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he uncovers secrets...

The second book in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors seriesJoin the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a bestselling phenomenon. More thrilling adventures, epic action, and fierce warrior cats await in Warriors...

A manga adventure from the world of Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series!In the first book of the SkyClan and the Stranger manga arc, set after the events of Warriors Super Edition: SkyClan’s Destiny, SkyClan faces new dangers—and...

With an author's note about what big siblings need—extra guidance, reassurance, love—and sweet, engaging artwork, it's no wonder that nearly 4 million families have chosen I’m a Big Brother and its companion book, I’m a Big Sister, to prepare...

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Learning to read has never been so delightful. (That's a fancy word for fun.) From New York Times bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Fancy Nancy brings her humor and panache to the world of emergent readers. Five magnificent...

For readers who loved Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time this extraordinary debut will make you laugh and cry.A story that crosses time and generations, for adventure-loving readers young and old. “My dad died twice. Once when...

Celebrate life’s ups and downs in this exquisite slipcase and hardback edition of the bestselling Dr. Seuss classic! Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!For more than thirty years, this Dr. Seuss...

“My name is Harriet Manners, and I will always be a geek.”The fifth book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series. Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is.She knows duck-billed platypuses don’t have stomachs. She knows that fourteen...

“My name is Harriet Manners, and I have always been a geek.”The fourth book in the award-winning GEEK GIRL series. Harriet Manners knows many things.She knows that toilet roll was invented by the Chinese in 600 AD.She knows that a comet’s tail always...

Pete the Cat loves his four groovy buttons… but can he keep singing without them? Pete the Cat is back in another rock’n’roll story about staying positive no matter what life throws at you. Pete is a rock along, sing along Cat… and with his Four Groovy...

The unforgettable debut novel by co-author with John Green of Will Grayson, Will Grayson. To be together with someone for twenty years seems like an eternity. I can’t seem to manage twenty days…How do you stay together?Paul has been gay his whole life...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever with this wonderful, fun picture book edition. Join Kathy Bear, Kenny Bear and their Busytown friends to learn lots of everyday words. Illustrated in Scarry’s signature style, the...

“My name is Harriet Manners, and I’ll always be a geek.”It’s the hilarious third book in the bestselling award-winning GEEK GIRL series! Now in paperback. Harriet Manners knows more facts than most.She knows that New York is the most populous city in...

Big Nate is back in the fourth instalment of his own super-funny series. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’. When you’ve got a head the size of Big Nate’s then losing is not an option. But...

A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Maurice Sendak says “Harold is a masterpiece”."One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight" Armed only with an oversized...

The wonderful Seuss classic now in a beautiful picture book format. Horton the kindly elephant has his work cut out saving the tiny Whos who live on a speck of dust – no one else believes they are there! But Horton eventually convinces everyone that, ‘a...

Fancy Nancy is back again, this time with a dancing theme for all of those tiny tutu-wearing fans! Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, couldn’t be more excited about their upcoming dance show. After all, it’s all about mermaids and who knows how to...

The Dr. Seuss classic about the irrepressible Fox in Socks gets a brand new look – bringing his hilarious tongue-twisters and rollicking rhymes to a new generation of readers. The classic story from the one and only Dr. Seuss, now with a brand new...

From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere in this hilarious exploration of simple concepts from the irrepressible Dr. Seuss. This hilarious exploration of opposites, colours, numbers and nonsense is the perfect gift for...

Ruby Redfort: supercool secret agent, code-cracker and thirteen-year-old genius The fourth book in the scarily awesome Ruby Redfort series, from former Waterstones Children’s Laureate and multi-million-copy bestselling author Lauren Child.This time Ruby...

Competition is fierce at the All-Stars Academy in the USA – can the new girl, Georgie, outshine her rivals?A brand new pony adventure series from the author of the bestselling pony series, Pony Club Secrets.Perfect for fans of Esme Higgs’s Starlight...

Hilarious, action-packed new title in the bestselling Duck in the Truck series from highly-regarded picture book creator, Jez Alborough. Make way SUPER DUCK is here!Goat is eager to try out his new kite with the help of friends, Sheep and Frog. But,...