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A collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books today! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series.Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way . . . This gorgeous wintery hardback gift of a collection brings together thirteen of the bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson.With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!Serena Patel was shortlisted for the Asian Writer Short Story Prize and was a finalist in the Undiscovered Voices Anthology 2018. Her debut children’s series Anisha Accidental Detective won the fiction category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards, being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize 2021 and selected for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family.ROBIN STEVENS is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she''d get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn''t). Robin lives in Oxford.Read by Amanda Bright, Olivia Forrest, Matthew Jacobs-Morgan, Melissa Johns, Ioanna Kimbook, Ambreen Razia, Tania Rodrigues, Amanda Shodeko and Emma Tracey.

Now available as a board book!A Stonewall Honor BookChildren's Illustrated Book of the Year-British Book AwardsBest Illustrated Book-Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2022Discover a wonderful grandfather-granddaughter relationship, as a little girl hatches the perfect plan to get her Grandad adventuring again. And don't miss the inspiring sequel, Grandad's Pride, available now!"As warm and friendly as a kind grandparent." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW"For the hope for new adventures, and the glimpse of intergenerational kindness and understanding, this lovely book should be on every shelf." School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW Best Picture Books of 2021-School Library JournalFuture Classic Picture Books of 2021-Bookstagang's Best of 2021"An effective tool for teaching empathy, and the intergenerational bond at the story's center is a heartstrings puller. This picture book, in which a girl helps her grandfather embrace life again following the death of Gramps, may well aid young readers in understanding others' grief." Shelf Awareness Gramps and Grandad were adventurers. They would surf, climb mountains, and tour the country in their amazing camper. Gramps just made everything extra special. But after Gramps died, granddad hasn't felt like traveling anymore. So, their amazing granddaughter comes up with a clever plan to fix up the old camper and get Grandad excited to explore again.This beautiful board book, shaped like Grandad's Camper itself, honors love and reminds us not only to remember those we have lost, but to celebrate them.

Waterstones Children's Book Award Winner and British Book Awards Nibbies Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year! Celebrate love in all its forms, as Grandad tells his granddaughter about the adventures he used to have with Gramps.A long time ago, Grandad and Gramps spent many happy days travelling the world together in a camper van. But now Gramps isn't around any more, Grandad doesn't feel much like having adventures. As she listens to his wonderful stories, Grandad’s granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up...A perfect story for Grandad on Father's Day.A School Library Journal Best Book!'A colour-flooded riot of memory… a poignant sense of intergenerational love and grief made manageable makes this beautiful debut stand out’ GUARDIAN'A glowingly colourful journey of remembered joy, managed grief and renewed delight in living' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

"A deliciously fun, feel-good mystery." Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear "The perfect mixture of bubbly characters and a juicy plot." Briony May, baker and TV presenterAn irresistible new detective series from award-winning Harry Woodgate, this is Wonka meets The Great British Bake-Off with lashings of secrets and sabotage and illustrations on every page!Meet Cinnamon Crumb. In the town of Marzipan, home to bakers of near-magical talent, Cinnamon burns toast. She's no baker - but she is about to become a baking detective.Because all is not sweet between Marzipan's two rival superstar bakers, Victoria Sponge and Madeleine Macaron. They will stop at nothing to win the coveted Twelve Tier Crown at the Great Cake Carnival - even sabotage. So when Victoria sets Cinnamon a mission to spy on Maddie, Cinnamon reluctantly agrees. But when Maddie asks Cinnamon to spy on Victoria too...well, Cinnamon is in a situation stickier than sticky toffee pudding.

Timmy absolutely loves to perform, but only when there isn't an audience! Most of the time, they struggle with their shy inner lion who seems determined to keep them out of the spotlight. This vibrant and uplifting picture book explores how to overcome shyness in a gentle and familiar way.When Timmy's classmates begin to prepare for the school play, Timmy longs to be a part of the performance. However, feelings of shyness and fear threaten to stop Timmy from doing what they love. With a bit of help from their friend, Nia, and a whole lot of bravery, will Timmy ever be able to strike up the courage to perform on stage?By depicting these feelings as a roaring, wild lion, Harry Woodgate poignantly and vividly describes how it feels to be overwhelmed with anxiety. This picture book is perfect for readers who struggle with their confidence and is a warm reminder that we can do anything we put our minds to."A gorgeously flamboyant picture book with a non-binary protagonist and a gentle, supportive message."- The GuardianFrom the creator of Little Glow and Grandad's Camper.

The highly-anticipated sequel to Waterstones Prize-winning and British Book Awards Children's Illustrated Book of the Year Grandad's Camper celebrates the power of community and the importance of LGBTQIA+ history.Milly can't wait to spend a summer at Grandad's cottage by the sea, and is even more excited when she discovers Grandad and Gramps’ Pride flag in the attic. Grandad insists he's too old to go to the London celebrations, especially now Gramps isn’t around any more, but Milly has an idea to get the local community together and bring Pride to Grandad . . .Shortlisted for the Little Rebels Award 2024.Praise for Grandad’s Camper, an ALA Stonewall Book and winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Award and the British Book Awards Children's Illustrated Book of the Year 2023:‘A colour-flooded riot of memory ... beautiful ‘ GUARDIAN ‘Full of warmth, colour and joy’ BOOKTRUST ‘An instant classic’ DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

The highly-anticipated sequel to Waterstones Prize-winning and British Book Awards Children's Illustrated Book of the Year Grandad's Camper celebrates the power of community and the importance of LGBTQIA+ history.Milly can't wait to spend a summer at Grandad's cottage by the sea, and is even more excited when she discovers Grandad and Gramps’ Pride flag in the attic. Grandad insists he's too old to go to the London celebrations, especially now Gramps isn’t around any more, but Milly has an idea to get the local community together and bring Pride to Grandad . . .Praise for Grandad’s Camper, an ALA Stonewall Book and winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Award and the British Book Awards Children's Illustrated Book of the Year 2023:‘A colour-flooded riot of memory ... beautiful ‘ GUARDIAN‘Full of warmth, colour and joy’ BOOKTRUST‘An instant classic’ DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

From Waterstones Prize-winning Harry Woodgate, this stunning picture book shines a light on mental health, and how kindness, community and gardening can help heal the body and mind.To others, Miss Brown's wild and overgrown house at the end of the road is scary, but to Holly it’s like something out of a fairy tale. Holly reaches out to Miss Brown and discovers that she isn’t scary at all: her brain has been ill for a while, and the wildness has spilled out. Can their budding friendship, and a bit of help with the butterflies in her garden, encourage Miss Brown to feel like herself again?'A gorgeously detailed celebration of nature and community' The Bookseller

From Waterstones Prize-winning Harry Woodgate, this stunning picture book shines a light on mental health, and how kindness, community and gardening can help heal the body and mind.To others, Miss Brown's wild and overgrown house at the end of the road is scary, but to Holly it’s like something out of a fairy tale. Holly reaches out to Miss Brown and discovers that she isn’t scary at all: her brain has been ill for a while, and the wildness has spilled out. Can their budding friendship, and a bit of help with the butterflies in her garden, encourage Miss Brown to feel like herself again?

The third book in the multi-award-winning series celebrates the power of community and the importance of giving at Christmas, especially to those who need it most. Milly is so excited to be spending Christmas at Grandad's. There's so much to get ready before their special guest, Grandad's friend Viv, arrives. Her home and bookshop have been flooded and she has no money to fix them, but Milly and Grandad have a plan to help Viv and spread Christmas cheer! Praise for Grandad’s Camper, an ALA Stonewall Book and winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Award and the British Book Awards Children's Illustrated Book of the Year 2023:‘A colour-flooded riot of memory ... beautiful ‘ GUARDIAN‘Full of warmth, colour and joy’ BOOKTRUST‘An instant classic’ DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

Celebrate love in all its forms with this beautiful board book shaped like Grandad's camper van.Waterstones Children's Book Award Winner and British Book Awards Nibbies Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year! A long time ago, Grandad and Gramps spent many happy days travelling the world together in a camper van. But now Gramps isn't around any more, Grandad doesn't feel much like having adventures. As she listens to his wonderful stories, his granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up...A perfect story for Grandad on Father's Day.A School Library Journal Best Book!'A colour-flooded riot of memory… a poignant sense of intergenerational love and grief made manageable makes this beautiful debut stand out’ GUARDIAN'A glowingly colourful journey of remembered joy, managed grief and renewed delight in living' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

A girl from a family of bakers discovers she has a talent for solving mysteries in this deliciously sweet (Kirkus Reviews) first book in a mischief-filled, highly illustrated middle grade whodunit series perfect for the fans of The Great British Bake Off and Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library.Cinnamon Crumb is better at burning cakes than baking them. Her familys bakery, once the pride of the town of Marzipan, is now a scraggly slice of icing squished between two pastry powerhouses: Victoria Sponges Tea Emporium and Madeleine Macarons Mouthwatering Delights. And Cinnamon certainly isnt the baker to change that. But when a suspicious request lands her in the towns legendary baking competition, Cinnamon finds herself at the center of a nefarious plot. Someone might be cheating to win this years Twelve-Tiered Crownand Cinnamons been roped into finding out who. With her best friend Rafi, shes soon sneaking through patisserie kitchens and unearthing more than a few secrets. Can Cinnamon crack the case, rise to the occasion, and prove that even the crumbliest underdog has what it takes to win?