Lily-Rose May will not eat her peas. Even when her father turns them into the most fabulous smoothies, shakes or cupcakes, Lily can always tell they are there, and throws a terrible tantrum. Luckily, ..
Who says princesses can't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black. The first in a funny, action-packed s..
The Princess in Black may know how to handle all kinds of monsters, but a kitten set on destruction? Me-OW!
Duchess Wigtower had heard that pets are fun, but all her kitten has gotten her is nine..
"A wonderful addition to the Hales' unique series, wherein zany humor and teamwork tells the story that children can be anything they dream of." -School Library Journal
Princess Magnolia is at th..
Get ready to meet a brand-new hero in this action-packed bestselling tale.
When the Princess in Black and her friends meet Prince Valerian, a knight in shining armour, he seems like any other prince..
Archlord Gnaag has cast you into the twilight realm of the Daziarn, hoping to banish you forever while the armies of the Darklands continue their conquest of Magnamund! Your only hope is to seek out t..
What happens when a puteketeke egg turns up in a duck's nest? Find out in this entertaining picture book about Aotearoa New Zealand's Bird of the Century!
This funny and fabulously New Zealand-fl..
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2019!
'A ground-breaking picture book about religion, sisterhood and identity' Waterstones Best Picture Books of 2020
Asiya's hijab is like t..
The ultimate nursery rhyme collection - a perfect gift to treasure and share.
The ultimate nursery rhyme collection - a perfect gift to treasure and share.
From well-known favourites to hidd..
From master storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes an original fairy tale, enchantingly illustrated, in which five puppets confront circumstances beyond their control with patience, cunning and high spirits..
Meet Eva, Simone and Ash: best friends, budding journalists, and the stars of this delightful new series about family, friends, and DOGS, from the author of the much-loved MARSHMALLOW PIE and DOTTY DE..
Fergus dares Victor to walk the Pigroot from Dunedin to Naseby. So after school, Victor tries to do it. ALL 143 KILOMETRES! Based on a true story, this is a book about courage, perseverance and believ..
The start of a new beginner chapter book series designed for readers 6 8 years old. Each adventure features two cousins who transform into superheroes to solve a problem, under the watchful eye of t..
Peter, Phyllis and Roberta's lives change overnight when their father is taken away by two strangers. They move from the comfort of their London home to a small country cottage, and are left to their ..
Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Railway Children
Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the ..
Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends b..
Three friends and a one-eyed raven find themselves up against the rulers who restrict the gifts of writing and reading to an elite few.
They must go on a wild and unpredictable rescue mission. ..
We've been told over and over we're the generation that waits for the world to recover. We endure the heat. We endure the storms, the wrecking floods, the long droughts, the days of smoke as fire burn..
From a multi-million-copy-selling author whose work spans seven decades comes a humorous and warm-hearted story about a family of dragons in a world where humans have always been a myth ... until now...
A small child awakes to find blackened leaves falling from her bedroom ceiling, threatening to quietly overwhelm her. 'Sometimes you wake up with nothing to look forward to...' As she wanders around a..
The perfect lighthearted summer read for 11 - 14 year olds
Mo Merrydrew. Reluctant Vampire Queen. A human leader of vampires. Who would have thought it? Mo had always dreamed of being a leader, ..
This timeless middle-grade adventure about friendship and community will charm animal-loving fans of The Tale of Despereaux. Illustrated by Caldecott winner Doug Salati, and now in paperback!
Thi..
Meet 38 extraordinary children: an electric child, a flying child, elastic, invisible, miniature, a child made of cake.
Each child describes their characteristics, tells anecdotes, and presents ..
Tortoise is not having a good day and now he's stuck in a hole and and is far too cross for hugs. Hedgehog sits and waits and then makes Tortoise laugh - taking the time to let the moment pass, and ac..
There were so many things that Tortoise wanted to do.
So many games to play and rocks to climb.
Oops.
Tortoise was stuck.
Being stuck made Tortoise cross.
Tortoise is not having a g..
Look up! From the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the Hat trilogy comes a new deadpan gem.
Turtle really likes standing in his favourite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his friend Armad..
Celebrate ten years of this joyful and heart-warming picture book from the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay know just what they need for the perfect wedding ..
A moving tale of grit, endurance and self-belief to inspire young explorers and dreamers from a stunningly talented debut.
Dr Morley is about to embark on a quest to the northernmost tip of the w..
A fabulous gift book to delight Katie Morag fans, this bumper collection - now with a gorgeous new look - contains three stories, along with songs, puzzles, and other island gems.
Welcome to the ..
Gwen has been searching for her family for a long time. Just when she feels she is close, the soldiers following her start to close in. Then one of her dogs is injured, and the gang must slow down...
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Meet the Secret Explorers! Children will be inspired to discover the world with these character-driven adventure stories for children aged 7 to 9 years old.
Learn about caves and the Earth in thi..
Hidden deep in the mountains, a kingdom of dragons once thrived. Dragon song echoed across the peaks and priceless treasures were guarded in lairs. But what happened to this kingdom? Dragonsightings a..
What will two children risk to steal an island? From Costa-winning author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk.
Skylar's old friends felt sorry for her but they were too afraid to talk to her.
Yako..
The dazzling follow-up to the phenomenal The Book of Stolen Dreams from master storyteller David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman.Step inside the pages of an immortal adv..
The breathtakingly imaginative new fantasy novel from Branford Boase winner Struan Murray.
Domino is an eleven-year-old girl with a strange affliction- if she goes anywhere near magic, it will ki..
When Tintin stumbles across a model ship at the Old Street Market, he buys it as a gift for his friend Captain Haddock. But this isn't just any old model ship ...it's the Unicorn. Built by one of Hadd..
It's 1953, just days from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth, and Penny Black can't get into the summer holiday spirit. Not when she's about to move to Scotland - and away from everything she knows - f..
It was deep mid-winter and all through the village preparations were being made to farewell the old year and greet the new. For the first time ever, the seventh little sister, Ururangi, was big enoug..
Dive into the deep blue with The Shark Deck, featuring fascinating facts and figures on 50 shark species. From iconic sharks like the great white, tiger and hammerhead, to the lesser-known but equally..
From the bestselling master of funny animal stories, Dick King-Smith.
When Babe, the little orphaned piglet, is won at a fair by Farmer Hogget, he is adopted by Fly, the kind-hearted sheep-dog. B..
The fifth and final book in the Tiffany Aching series - five Discworld novels by master-storyteller Terry Pratchett.
Tiffany Aching has finally got her wish.
She is a witch (and a respected ..
Greenwich, London, 15th February 1894.
Luna thinks that an evening at her aunt's butterfly club sounds deathly boring.
But it turns out that the meeting, held in the Butterfly Room at the Gr..
One of the most iconic characters in children's literature
Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible edit..
Meet Eva, Simone and Ash: best friends, budding journalists, and the stars of this delightful new series about family, friends, and DOGS, from the author of the much-loved MARSHMALLOW PIE and DOTTY DE..
A prince imprisoned - a country in peril
A beautiful paperback edition of The Silver Chair, book six in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and..
Autumn is looking forward to summer vacation. She and her best friend plan on going to all the best ice cream places their stomachs can handle-and in NYC, the possibilities can't get any sweeter.
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WINNER: 2019 QLD Literary Awards, Griffith University Children's Book Award
SHORT-LISTED: 2019 CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers
I was taken by Whisperers at 2pm, so I never pulled the lev..
The Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite subject.
This Small and Mighty Book is a treasure trove bursti..
Soar into space with a glorious love story of alien folk that's literally out of this world. The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love..