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The enchanting illustrated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling THE WILD ROBOT, by award-winning author-illustrator Peter BrownRoz is no ordinary robot. After being washed up on the shore of a remote and wild island, she learned to adapt and make it her home, befriend its animal inhabitants and even adopt a small orphaned gosling, Brightbill.But a new life is now beginning for Roz - she has been taken away, far away from her island, back to civilisation. Where she must pretend that she is a robot like any other - there to follow orders and to carry out tasks on the farm where she now works. She knows she must never let anyone find out who she really is. And more than anything, she must find a way to escape, back to the island and her beloved Brightbill - a journey that will be fraught with danger and drama, and some very unexpected surprises ...Praise for The Wild Robot'An Iron Man style fable for our age' - Piers Torday, award-winning author of The Last Wild'A modern-day classic in the making' - Booktrust[Peter Brown's THE WILD ROBOT was a #1 New York Times bestseller w/c 11th June 2023]

A picture book from award-winning illustrator Shaun Tan, Tales from Outer Suburbia is a unique collection of original stories and illustrations. Shaun Tan, creator of The Arrival, The Lost Thing and The Red Tree, reveals the quiet mysteries of everyday life: homemade pets, dangerous weddings, and secret rooms filled with darkness and delight!

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThis enchanting poetry collection serves as a compassionate guide through the journey of childhood, crafted with wisdom and warmth by No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Donna Ashworth."Brilliantly reflective, awakening and full of comfort. This is an offering of beauty." - Giovanna FletcherThe perfect gift for any parent to share with their child, Words Can Fly is a beautifully illustrated keepsake, adorned with a gold foiled cover.Each poem explores what's most important in young lives - family, friendships, school and the world around us - encouraging a growth mindset that fosters empathy and builds resilience. Through its heartfelt verses, children are inspired to celebrate their unique identities, embrace curiosity, and discover the transformative power of kindness and compassion.A timeless addition to any young reader's bookshelf, Words Can Fly offers a treasure trove of poems that will be cherished, revisited, and shared for years to come.[Words Can Fly was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 7th June 2025]

Roly is a woodlouse and Rita is a firefly. They are very different, but this is why they like each other.Then, one day, Rita thinks Roly's suit is too hard and Roly thinks Rita shines too brightly. Suddenly being different seems very difficult.This wonderful pop-book from the author of The Colour Monster is a celebration of friendship and differences.

Celebrate 20 incredible years of OLOGY with this special edition of Egyptology - the journal of lost adventurer and Egyptologist, Emily Sands.With a stunning gold foiled cover featuring three "jewels" - and with its creation overseen by TGH James, ex keeper of Egyptian Antiquities at the British Museum - Egyptology is Emily Sands' lavish 1926 scrapbook journal of a lost expedition. Full of novelties and recreations, such as a piece of mummy cloth, a booklet on hieroglyphs and a board game, the book brims with beautiful art and fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt, and a has a final magnificent novelty at the back!The groundbreaking OLOGY series, which includes Dragonology, has sold more than 18 MILLION copies worldwide.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ASE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 (PRIMARY CATEGORY). A one-of-a-kind paper-cut book where science comes to life!PAPER WORLD: HUMAN BODY uses ingenious paper cuts to reveal the wonders of the human body, from lifting the lid on your brain, to following the journey of a single bite of food!With detailed art by paper-cut artist Gail Armstrong, a fact-packed text, and flaps and die-cuts on every spread, this unique novelty book for children 7 plus will surely appeal to all the family.CONTENTS: Organs & Systems; Skeleton & Muscles; Heart & Lungs; Digestive System; Digestive Organs; The Senses; The Brain; Reproductive System; Growth of a Baby; GlossaryThe PAPER WORLD series has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide!Also available:Paper World: SpacePaper World: Planet Earth

A beautiful companion set to the stunningly curated Botanicum, in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.This collection of 50 vibrant postcards features Katie Scott's incredible illustrations of all things botanical. From the tiniest algae to the world's biggest flower, these beautiful images are perfect for sending to friends, gifting to loved ones, or pinning on your wall.

When Hare ventures into town one night he is delighted to see a display of chocolate eggs in the window of the store. But no one really knows why they are there. Join Hare, Little Grey Rabbit, Squirrel and all the creatures of the countryside as they celebrate their first Easter.

Since publication of the first Little Grey Rabbit book in 1929, the series has become a classic of children's literature,capturing the hearts of many. The popularity of Alison Uttley's magical stories and Margaret Tempest's livelyillustrations meant that generations of children grew up with Grey Rabbit, Squirrel, Hare, Moldy Warp and littleFuzzypeg. These lovely versions of four favourite original titles will bring the world of Little Grey Rabbit to a newgeneration.

A stunningly curated guide to dinosaurs, the Dinosaurium gallery features a comprehensive collection, from the legendary T. rex and Triceratops to lesser-known species such as Coelophysis and Tsintaosaurus. With artwork from Chris Wormell, accompanied by expertly written text, step inside the pages of this beautiful book to discover galleries of dinosaurs, expertly curated to bring you the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the comfort of your own home.Welcome to the Museum is a series of beautifully illustrated, stunningly curated, informative books for all ages. From Animalium and Botanicum to Historium and Dinosaurium there is a book for everyone to discover and explore.

Welcome to the museum! There are more than 160 animal specimens to bediscovered in Animalium, the first in a series of virtual museums. Wander thegalleries - open 365 days a year - and discover a collection of curated exhibits onevery page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a differentbranch of the tree of life, from the simple sponge to the enormous elephant.

Celebrate 10 years of The Colour Monster - the internationally bestselling series, selling over 3 MILLION COPIES worldwide! The original book with jaw-dropping pop-up pages, featuring the beloved Colour Monster from hugely talented author-illustrator, Anna Llenas.One day, the Colour Monster wakes up feeling confused. His emotions are all mixed up - he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! But with the help of a kind little girl, Nuna, they use different colours to explore and talk about emotions. With Nuna's help, the Colour Monster finds a way through those difficult feelings. Will you join them for the adventure?This hugely successful book is treasured in households worldwide for its accessible, gentle and fun approach to talking about feelings. It's a stunning story with beautifully crafted collage artwork that represents each emotion in a unique and memorable way, and the pop-ups make this special edition the perfect gift. The ideal book to share for children (and grown-ups too).

Celebrate 10 years of The Colour Monster - the internationally bestselling series that has sold over 3 MILLION COPIES worldwide!One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows thim what each feeling means through colour. What is the Colour Monster feeling? And can you help him feel a little less mixed up? A gentle exploration of feelings for young and old alike.

It's never too early to start reading to your baby. Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals to stimulate baby as you read. With four stories, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. This second book in the series focusses on faces and naming body parts, and encourages babies and carers to join in with their own games of peek-a-boo, or tickle-time. Featuring black-and-white artwork with bold pops of blue. Neither too long, nor too short, these stories easily fit into baby's daily routine, to make reading together a regular activity all the family can enjoy. When your little one is ready to move on, try the next book in the series: Baby's First Stories - 6-9 months. Each story collection has been created in consultation with early years experts to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.

When a forest is cut down, the consequences are more than anyone could have anticipated. A Forest is an simple and powerful environmental parable from an extraordinary new talent.

Max and Bob are old friends. Max helps out in Bob's shop, and in the evenings they go fishing together.Until one summer, when everything changes . . . From the winner of the 2013 Crichton Award for Australia's best new illustrator comes this heart warming story of enduring friendship . . . and chips.

* Winner of the Foyles Children's Book of the Year ** New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book of the Year *When the log princess goes missing her brother, the little wooden robot, sets out on an epic adventure to find her. He will encounter goblins, magic puddings, a mushroom queen and a very intimidating wood pile as he seeks to bring his sister home.The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess is an exquisitely illustrated modern fairytale about sibling love. Tom Gauld brings all of his wit, draghtsmanship and narrative craft to a funny, moving tale that proves that woodlice can be heroes too.The New York Times review: "one of the best picture books I've read this year. It's a cabinet of curiosities in a clockwork castle... it's a funny, twisty, heartfelt yarn." -Ben HatkeThe Irish Times review: "The narrative is full of surprises [...] but it is Gauld's detailed, textured illustrations that will draw a young reader's attention back to this wonderful book again and again."[The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess was Foyles Children's Book of the Year in 2021]

Award-winning illustrator Lesley Barnes brings a magical touch to this pop-up edition of The Snow Queen."She flies in the thick of snowflake swarms and when she peers through windows, they freeze in patterns like icy flowers."When the wintry Snow Queen steals away Gerda's friend Kay, she must journey to the faraway North to bring him home. A much-loved fairy tale of courage, determination and love.Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale is brought to life with wonderful artwork and inventive pop-ups - the perfect gift!

Celebrate 20 incredible years of Ology with this special edition of Dragonology - the journal of dragonologist Dr Ernest Drake.Do you believe in dragons? Said to originate from the library of eminent Victorian dragonologist Ernest Drake, this book imparts to readers the secrets of the ancient science of dragonology, bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr. Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. It includes a host of novelties, such as old letters, magic dust and dragon scales.In his afterword, Dr. Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve and protect the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible - a goal this lavishly illustrated volume most affectionately achieves. An incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere! For true believers only. Don't let it fall into the wrong hands!The groundbreaking Ology series has sold more than 18 MILLION copies worldwide.

The companion novel to the hugely popular THE THORNTHWAITE INHERITANCEAfter a lifetime of plotting each other's demise, orphan twins Lorelli and Ovid Thornthwaite have reached an uneasy truce. No longer trying to kill each other, they are living a quieter life in the remains of the burnt-out Thornthwaite Manor. It's not long, though, before some peculiar 'near accidents' begin to take place and the twins begin to wonder - is someone else trying to bump them off? Could it be the oddball builder Dragos, or Beaufort Nouveau, the twins' triple Michelin-starred chef? What would old Tom the gardener have to gain from the deaths of Lorelli and Ovid? Or stinking rich Uncle Harry, who claims to be the twins' long-lost uncle on their mother's side? As the number of near fatal 'accidents' ramp up, it becomes clear that there are some dreadful forces at work - but just who is behind the Thornthwaite betrayal?

High contrast images are the first step to image recognition in babies. These clear, simple pieces created by world-renowned artists will calm and engage newborns as their vision develops.A perfect high-quality board book gift for a newborn, introducing them to art as they begin to see the world.Art for Baby includes pieces by Damien Hirst, David Shrigley, Bridget Riley, Patrick Caulfield, Gary Hume, Takashi Murakami, Paul Morrison, Josef Albers, Kazimir Malevich, and Julian Opie.A percentage of all profits will go towards the NSPCC.

Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore...Step inside the pages of Oceanarium to enjoy the experience of a museum from the comfort of your own home. This stunning offering from the Welcome to the Museum series guides readers around the world's oceans, from sandy shorelines to the deepest depths. Get up close and personal with giant whale sharks, tiny tropical fish, majestic manatees and so much more, travel the world from frozen Arctic seas to shimmering coral reefs, and learn why it is so important that we protect our oceans.Intricate artwork by rising star Teagan White combines with expert text by education officer Loveday Trinick from the National Marine Aquarium, UK. A stunning exploration of the underwater world, and a must-have for any animal enthusiast.

A boy is reunited with his long-lost father, the Greek god Pan, only to find himself taken to the kingdom of the gods.What begins as just another ordinary day for Demon ends up being far from normal . . . because travelling on a rainbow to Mount Olympus is a bit odd for anyone, even if your dad is the Greek god Pan! When he arrives, Demon is in for a shock. The stables are full of mythical beasts like the flatulent Cattle of the Sun and a very grumpy Griffin. All Demon's animal husbandry skills, polished on his mother's farm on Earth, are going to be put to a rather exacting test as he tries to sort out the chaos and deal with the upset and concern of the gods. Can the stableboy help the Nemean lion that Heracles has hurt, and avoid incurring Hera's wrath if he can't heal her pet Hydra . . .The first in a delightful action-packed series, acclaimed writer Lucy Coats uses her original and funny voice to bring to life the gods, goddesses and mythical beasts of the ancient Greek pantheon.

Insects are essential for life as we know it. There are at least one million species of insects, together making up over 80 per cent of all living species on Earth. Around 10,000 new species of insects are discovered every year. In Insectarium learn about the secret world thriving right underneath your feet. How did insects evolve into what they are today? How do they work together and how do they defend themselves? Explore the rooms of Insectarium and meet the beautiful demoiselle and the gigantic goliath beetle. Learn why these small creatures have such a huge impact on the world around us, and why we should be protecting them. This latest addition to the Welcome to the Museum series will appeal to any budding entomologist or nature lover with a thirst for more knowledge.Written by award-winning author, Dave Goulson.

This brilliant activity book of imagination from the mind of Keith Haring is for the little Nina in all of us... jam-packed with activities for hours of entertainment.Nina's Book of Little Things showcases the internationally celebrated artist Keith Haring at his brilliant best. Originally made by Haring for his young friend Nina Clemente on her seventh birthday, Nina's Book of Little Things was later published to become a bestseller around the world. Haring encourages each little artist to make the book their very own, inviting them to bring their unique touch to every page.This stunning reissue brings Haring's much-loved work to a new generation of children.

Illustrator Katie Scott returns to the Welcome to the Museum series with exquisite, detailed images of some of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet - fungi. From the fungi we see on supermarket shelves to fungi like penicillium that have shaped human history, this is the definitive introduction to what fungi are and just how vital they are to the world's ecosystem.Created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Celebrate 10 years of The Colour Monster - the internationally bestselling series, selling over 3 MILLION COPIES worldwide! Get creative with this colouring-in activity book based on the original The Colour Monster story.How does Colour Monster feel today? Look at each picture and decide which colour suits his mood best. Is he red for anger? Green for calm? Yellow for happy? Or blue for sadness? See him dance like a ballerina, dress up as a superhero, play with his friend and much more.

Celebrate 10 years of The Colour Monster - the internationally bestselling series, selling over 3 MILLION COPIES worldwide! Join Colour Monster in the latest adventure from talented author-illustrator Anna Llenas, that encourages conversations about consent, mental health and wellbeing. One day, Nuna was in situation where she didn't know how to say no and it left her feeling strange and confused. So she goes to see Colour Monster who is now a doctor and who can help to heal emotions, especially those that are big and difficult to understand. To begin with, Nuna cannot find the right words. But with the help of Colour Monster and his emotions toolkit, Nuna learns how to use tools and techniques that will make her feel better. Together they try things like deep breathing, arts and crafts, blowing bubbles and dancing until she starts to feel calmer. Now will Nuna be able to talk about what's bothering her? This story addresses complex themes around consent, saying no and mental wellbeing in a sensitive, age-appropriate way. Through Anna's experience as an art therapist, she has interwoven techniques that can make these conversations easier. Including big, fold-out pages, children can look inside the emotions toolkit, making use of the ideas for themselves (with the support of a grown-up when needed). The ideal conversation starter for readers of The Colour Monster, The Colour Monster Goes to School and Don't Hug Doug.

Follow The Colour Monster on a brand new adventure, as he navigates his way through his first day at school!Anna Llenas''s popular Colour Monster is back, and this time he''s heading off to school! But what exactly is school? A spooky castle filled with terrifying animals? A place in the sky, amongst the rainbows and clouds? From music lessons, to lunchtime, to making new friends, the Colour Monster''s first day of school is filled with exciting new adventures.