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Discover the dazzling world of Barbie in this beautifully illustrated official Barbie compendium by global bestselling fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.Join Barbie on a stylish journey through her most iconic places, vehicles, careers, friends and unforgettable fashions through the decades.Featuring Megan’s signature artwork inspired by real Barbie dolls and accessories, alongside fun facts and bite-sized tidbits, this is the ultimate encyclopaedic keepsake for anyone who dreams in pink.STUNNING ORIGINAL ARTWORK: Experience Barbie like never before with over 140 pages of Megan Hess's original artwork.INSPIRED BY THE ARCHIVES: Discover illustrations inspired by heritage Mattel archival material, offering a sophisticated and authentic look at Barbie's history. DREAM IN PINK: Explore Barbie's most famous careers, best friends and most iconic fashions with pages full of fun facts and aspirational details that will spark creativity and imaginative play in young readers.GORGEOUS GIFTING: A treasurable keepsake crafted with luxe finishes including sprayed edges, shimmering foil and head & tail bands.FOR KIDS AND COLLECTORS: The perfect, stylish gift for young fans and lifelong Barbie collectors alike, celebrating the continuing global phenomenon of the world's favourite doll.

Step inside Barbie's fabulous, fashionable world with this stunning pop-up book by beloved illustrator, Megan Hess.With six striking pop-ups of fabulous fashions, this visually stunning book of original artwork is sure to become a keepsake to cherish.FASHION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: With elaborate pop-up scenes celebrating Barbie's iconic fashion moments, this pop-up book is sure to delight Barbie fashionistas of any age.STRIKING POP-UPS: Experience the glamour of Barbie's iconic wardrobe with seven dramatic, three-dimensional pop-up scenes of her famous fashions.ORIGINAL ARTWORK: Featuring captivating illustrations from beloved fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.

Create your own world of Barbie with this incredible dress-up sticker book by beloved fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.Unleash your imagination as you dress-up Barbie and decorate 12 beautiful scenes with over 350 stickers. Celebrate the iconic style of Barbie and her friends as you add your own creative flair to every page! CUSTOMISE HER WORLD: Enjoy hours of creative play as you decorate and fill 12 beautiful, customisable scenes with your own stylish flair.INSPIRE CREATIVITY: The perfect book to spark imagination, allowing fans to mix and match accessories, outfits, and scenes to create unique Barbie stories.FOR FASHIONISTAS-IN-TRAINING: The perfect, stylish gift for young fans and budding fashionistas, celebrating the continuing global phenomenon of the world's favourite doll. For children ages 5-8 years old, produced in collaboration with Mattel.

Celebrate the bold world of Barbie in this stunning colour-your-own art book by global bestselling fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.In this captivating large-format book, you’ll find 10 full-colour, original illustrations of iconic Barbie fashions, ready to display, alongside matching line drawings to personalise yourself. Learn fun facts and behind-the-scenes stories as you bring Barbie's looks to life with your own signature style.COLOUR AND COVET: A unique format featuring 10 full-colour original Barbie illustrations by Megan Hess, plus the matching line drawings for you to colour. Both Megan's illustrations and your own artwork are removable and displayed.ORIGINAL ARTWORK: Featuring pages of exquisite, bespoke artwork from beloved fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.TREASURABLE GIFT: This perfectly-pink book is an object to treasure and an essential gift for Barbie fans of all ages, offering hours of creative enjoyment.Also suitable for children.

All aboard, the North Pole is waiting! Climb on The Christmas Train and delight in this bestselling and beloved magical journey through a winter wonderland.The night before Christmas is here once again.  The North Pole is waiting. Let’s climb on the train!In this dazzling picture book, readers will experience all the magic that Christmas and the North Pole has to offer! From candy-cane trees and gingerbread houses to dancing polar bears – and, of course, Father Christmas and his elves – this lively picture book blends young readers’ perennial passion for train trips with the anticipation of Christmas.Highly detailed, fanciful scenes from this winter wonderland make this book a joy to read again and again – but for parents and caregivers, the special ingredient is how The Christmas Train guides to reader to wind down for bedtime at the end. After all, Santa cannot visit until everyone is asleep!Sparkling gold foil and a mix of traditional painting and collage makes this precious festive story the perfect gift for children 2-6 years, and train enthusiasts of all ages. BESTSELLING AND BELOVED: Over 20,000 copies sold!

Add your artistic touch to Barbie’s world in this glamorous colouring book by global bestselling illustrator, Megan Hess.With 80 pages of intricate, original illustrations inspired by Barbie's most iconic fashions, vehicles and careers, Barbie fans of all ages can embrace their personal style – and have fun doing it! ORIGINAL ARTWORK: Featuring 80 pages of bespoke, intricate line art from renowned fashion illustrator, Megan Hess, ready for you to customise and create.INSPIRED BY THE ARCHIVES: Enjoy sophisticated, authentic illustrations inspired by heritage Mattel archive material. BONUS STICKERS: Includes full-colour stickers to complete your very own creative vision!FOR ALL AGES: The perfect colouring book for young fans and adult Barbie fashionistas alike, celebrating the continuing global phenomenon of the world's favourite doll.Also suitable for children.

On a perfect day, the hours stretch endlessly ahead. Scribbling with chalk, running with kites, digging for shells ... paddling, climbing, dreaming. Hour unfolds upon hour, with reassuring comfortand sleep beckoning at the end.CBCA shortlisted author, Danny Parker captures the simplicity, spontaneity and freedom of an idyllic childhood. Kate Greenaway and multiple CBCA winner Freya Blackwood’s paintings of threechildren roaming a rolling beachside idyll capture the light—and even the smell and feel—of a perfect summer day.Perfect is balm for the soul.

Meet Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, in her very first adventure! Discover how Claris came to live in the city of lights in this beloved and best-selling picture book about courage, compassion and a stylish little mouse, from acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess.Claris is an adorable mouse who dreams of moving to Paris to follow her fashion dreams. One day, she bravely takes the leap – only to find a mean little girl with a horrible-looking cat standing in the way of her perfect Parisian apartment! Can Claris use all her wit, warmth and – of course – style to make her dreams come true?Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. These stunning stories are told in delightful rhyme and feature an abundance of adorable animal characters. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.  Perfect for: Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories  Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!  Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.  Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book  Discover the world of Claris with more gorgeous adventures: The Chicest Mouse in Paris Fashion Show Fiasco Bonjour Riviera Holiday Heist Palace Party The Secret Crown Pasta Disaster Magnificent Mess

Claris is off to Paris Fashion Week in this delightful second adventure from the best-selling series by acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess.'But oh no!' Claris cried, and her heart gave a tug.Madame's invitation was still on the rug!   Without it she would be declined at the door.  She'd miss out on Chanel, and perhaps even more ...  When Claris's family leaves behind their invite to Paris Fashion Week, this brave little mouse has only one choice: an exciting dash through the streets of Paris in a race against the clock! Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. These stunning stories are told in delightful rhyme and feature an abundance of adorable animal characters. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.  Perfect for: Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories  Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!  Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.  Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book  Discover the world of Claris with more gorgeous adventures: The Chicest Mouse in Paris Fashion Show Fiasco Bonjour Riviera Holiday Heist Palace Party The Secret Crown Pasta Disaster Magnificent Mess

Wild and Free is an energetic and atmospheric story about the great outdoors. Set in a stunning landscape, a cast of adventurous children set off from their caravans and tents to discover the joys of nature.From climbing trees and crossing creeks to rolling down hills and watching bugs, readers will almost smell the fresh air as they pore over the pages.For ages 3 and up.Now leave your bootsand leave your shoesit’s just our feetwe’ll need to useTo cross the creeklike wild ones dowith sour sobsfor us to chew

Olive is a gentle, compassionate exploration of grief, moving on, and remembering our loved ones, this touching story reminds us all to embrace life's big changes.Lilah’s beloved cat dies and all she’s left with is an olive tree to remember her by. Seasons pass and the tree grows but Lilah is too grief stricken to see its beauty and connection to Olive. Until, one day, in the safety of the tree’s branches, and with the help of a stray cat, Lilah is ready to remember.When we open our hearts, love finds us.For age 3 and up.

Come along on a seaside adventure with Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris! Discover the delightful third adventure in the bestselling series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.'Pack your bags darling Claris, try not to delay. We're off to the French Riviera – today!'Claris is thrilled to be taking a trip to the seaside with her best friend, Monsieur – but what happens when she gets lost? Luckily a new friend is there to help get Claris where she needs to be!Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. These stunning stories are told in delightful rhyme and feature an abundance of adorable animal characters. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.  Perfect for: Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories  Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!  Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.  Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book  Discover the world of Claris with more gorgeous adventures: The Chicest Mouse in Paris Fashion Show Fiasco Bonjour Riviera Holiday Heist Palace Party The Secret Crown Pasta Disaster Magnificent Mess

Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through the city of lights!Can you find Claris and her friends in fabulous Parisian places such as the patisserie, the florist and the carousel?Look inside to find out!Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.Perfect for: Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories  ​Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!  Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.  Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful illustrated look-and-find story! The Where Is Claris series includes:Where is Claris in Paris!Where is Claris in New York!Where is Claris in London!Where is Claris in Rome!Where is Claris at Easter!

Celebrate the holiday season with Claris in this best-selling Christmas adventure! The perfect gift might just be kindness, compassion and some festive spirit ...In New York for winter was chic little Claris. She'd travelled so far from her maison in Paris!Claris never imagined that this Christmas would involve a thrilling dash through the city to stop a cat burglar and save the day! Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. These stunning stories are told in delightful rhyme and feature an abundance of adorable animal characters. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.  Perfect for: Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories  Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!  Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.  Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book  Discover the world of Claris with more gorgeous adventures: The Chicest Mouse in Paris Fashion Show Fiasco Bonjour Riviera Holiday Heist Palace Party The Secret Crown Pasta Disaster Magnificent Mess

The chicest mouse in Paris is off to Versailles for her fifth adventure in the best-selling Claris series! From the beloved children's creator and acclaimed illustrator Megan Hess.It was a marvellous day for our sweet little Claris,as she sat on a train that was leaving from Paris.   She was off to Versailles, a grand palace in France,to attend a great ball where she'd eat cheese and dance.  But what happens when Claris gets lost in the Hall of Mirrors? She'll need to help a new friend overcome their fears before they can find their way back to the ball! Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. These stunning stories are told in delightful rhyme and feature an abundance of adorable animal characters. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.  Perfect for: Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories  Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!  Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.  Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book  Discover the world of Claris with more gorgeous adventures: The Chicest Mouse in Paris Fashion Show Fiasco Bonjour Riviera Holiday Heist Palace Party The Secret Crown Pasta Disaster Magnificent Mess

A highly original non-fiction guide on waste and the environment for a young audience. Your Planet Needs You! is packed with simple and entertaining ways that kids and their families can reduce, re-use, recycle, renew and REALLY GET INVOLVED in cleaning up our planet.Nobody really likes to think about rubbish (pee-ew!). But whether you know it or not, waste is part of everyone’s lives. Each year, a single person can create up to a tonne of waste. That’s the equivalent weight of a small hippo! Where does waste come from? Where does it end up? And what can we do to help our planet? Renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting answers all these questions and more in this entertaining and enlightening look at how to wallop waste and reduce rubbish. Learn how to start a compost bin, or how to use an old egg carton to sprout your very own seedlings. Get tips on cool things you can do with empty tin cans or an old pair of socks, and discover how long different things take to decompose – from an apple core to a gumboot to a plastic bag. With a positive outlook and a generous dollop of humour, Your Planet Needs You! shows that taking care of our environment can be both fun and rewarding. You can be the change! Your planet needs you! For ages 4 and up.

This endearing picture book in rhyme is a love letter to bookshops and the space they provide for discovery and delight.   A little boy adores visiting the old bookshop down Lemon Tree Lane with his grandpa – its nooks and crannies, its endless stories, and even the bookshop dog at the back. That is, until the day the owners box up the books, take down the shelves and lock the doors, and the bookshop is no more. But then something wonderful happens … Perfect for readers aged 3 to 6.

Claris and her best friend Monsieur are off to London on a special holiday! Come along on their sixth adventure together in the best-selling Claris series, by beloved children's author Megan Hess.The card had no address – just one special clue: a small golden crown. Claris knew what to do! Claris and her best friend, Monsieur, are trying to find a secret club – in London! But when they follow the clues to track it down, they are in for a big surprise ...Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. These stunning stories are told in delightful rhyme and feature an abundance of adorable animal characters. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.  Perfect for: Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories  Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!  Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.  Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book  Discover the world of Claris with more gorgeous adventures: The Chicest Mouse in Paris Fashion Show Fiasco Bonjour Riviera Holiday Heist Palace Party The Secret Crown Pasta Disaster Magnificent Mess

In this warm and humorous exploration of families, much-loved children’s author Jane Godwin has teamed with internationally acclaimed Argentinian creator Yael Frankel. Together, they weave a colourful celebration of all the differences that make every family unique.So many families,some big and some small.Each one is different,let’s look at them all!You’ll be sure to recognise a family just like yours!

Posey Pearl is a Curious Girl is a rhyming picture book about how families can be different but still be full of love, exploring feelings that children can have about their families and how they may be different from others.In a quiet little town called Tilbury Downwas a mysterious noise in the air.While the town slept, the eerie sound creptover roofs and through the dark square.When Posey Pearl hears a strange song coming from afar in her little town, she thinks, just maybe, it’s someone who needs a home. But what she finds at the end of her journey – and along the way – is quite unexpected! For ages 3 and up.

Packed with puzzles, activities and more, Claris and her friends will keep you entertained for hours!This full colour activity book includes special reading, writing and drawing challenges, plus 2 sheets of stickers!  Mazes!  Quizzes! Recipes!  Spot-the-difference!  Word searches!  Dot to dots!  Stickers!  Read with Claris! Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.Perfect for: Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories. ​Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!  Fans of sparklingly fun character books such as Eloise and Olivia.  Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful activity book! The Claris colouring and activity series includes:A Très Chic Activity Volume 1A Très Chic Activity Volume 2Colour with Claris!Colour with Claris at Easter!Where is Claris in Paris!Where is Claris in London!Where is Claris in Rome!Where is Claris at Easter!

With rhythmic text and bold, bright illustrations, Teresa Bellón highlights the power of community and shows that when we work together, we are stronger.Skye wants to build a treehouse, but she can't do it alone!When her friends in the neighbourhood gather together to help out, they’re able to make something even better than Skye had ever imagined.For ages 2 and up.

Jump up high and spread your wings. What’s that in the air?Sun to heat and wind to blow – green power’s everywhere!Clean Energy explores the ways in which we use energy, and invites readers to think about alternative energy sources that don’t pollute our planet. From wind and water to sun and heat, there are a multitude of ways in which we can harness energy from nature!Let’s Change the World is a series of board books targeted at babies, toddlers and grown-ups that encourages creative play while exploring pressing global issues in a positive, uplifting way.For ages 1 and up.

Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through London!Can you find Claris and her friends in iconic places such as Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and the West End?Look inside to find out!Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.Perfect for: Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories  ​Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!  Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.  Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful illustrated look-and-find story! The Where Is Claris series includes:Where is Claris in Paris!Where is Claris in New York!Where is Claris in London!Where is Claris in Rome!Where is Claris at Easter!

Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through Rome!Can you find Claris and her friends in historic places such as the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps?Look inside to find out! Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.Perfect for: Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories  ​Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!  Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.  Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful illustrated look-and-find story! The Where Is Claris series includes:Where is Claris in Paris!Where is Claris in New York!Where is Claris in London!Where is Claris in Rome!Where is Claris at Easter!

Written by award-winning author Catherine Jinks and illustrated by Jennifer Goldsmith, Freckles is a gorgeous story about loving who you are – all the way down to the last freckle!My fabulous frecklesare wonderful fun.A hundred and twenty!I’ve counted each one.Celebrating body positivity and mother and daughter relationships; the rhyming text makes Freckles simple and accessible. For ages 3 and up

Expand your vocabulary with this visual encyclopedia of interesting words!Big Wide Words in the Neighbourhood moves beyond generic first-word books, inviting readers to explore some of the delightfully specific words that can be used to describe the neighbourhood around them. Why say dog when you can say Dachshund or Dalmatian? Why say vehicle when you can say kombi van or convertible?Stylishly laid out and full of glorious detail. Kids will pore over this book again and again, discovering new words with every turn of the page!From age 1 and up.

From the creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name, winner of the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Award for New IllustratorAmma's Sari is a powerful reflection on connection with family, the acceptance of difference, and the celebration of cultural heritage.As a second-generation migrant, 6-year-old Shreya’s life tilts between her life at home and the outside world. While her love for family lifts her up, her spirits plummet at the stares and whispers that her mother's sari attracts. Searching for balance, Shreya asks questions about her culture. Despite the beautiful stories her mother shares, Shreya’s internal and external struggle continues. But when Shreya finds herself lost in a crowd, it's the shimmer of Amma’s sari that leads her to finding pride in her difference. Perfect for ages 3 and up.