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The anticipated second book in 2019’s breakout magical fantasy series, Starfell, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton. Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, recently saved the world. The problem is, nobody can remember it – and, to make matters worse, her magical ability seems broken. Instead of finding lost things, objects keep disappearing against her will … which is especially troubling now that her friend Sometimes needs her help!Sometimes has discovered how to see ten minutes into the future. Unfortunately that’s only enough time to find out that his kidnappers are on their way! His only hope is to write an urgent letter to Willow, asking if she wouldn’t mind trying to find him.As Willow and her friends piece together what has happened to Sometimes, their adventure takes them from an enchanted tower to the magical forest of Wisperia and into dangerous new realms… Can Willow save Sometimes when her own powers are out of control?

The fourth book in the magical Starfell series, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton. Starfell is on the edge of disaster. The fight against Silas, the wizard determined to steal all magic for himself, is far from over – but how can Willow make a difference when her powers have been taken?With the help of her friends, the young witch sets off to the treacherous Mountains of Nach. There, she hopes to find the Craegun, a powerful beast believed to restore anything that has been lost – for a heavy price. The mission is fraught with danger, but there’s no turning back . . . or the magic of Willow’s world will be lost forever. The epic fourth adventure in the Starfell series is a powerful celebration of kindness, resilience and equality.

In this first story, troublesome twosome Nell and Freddie go on a school trip to a farm, where they pet the animals and learn about how they live, and Freddie smuggles a piglet out in his backpack. He thinks he's saving it from becoming sausages. So Nell keeps it in her bedroom, gives it a bath and gets it involved in bringing a local crime wave to an end (with the help of her hilariously teenaged big brother, Lucas). Then they all go home for tea!From Caryl Hart and Sarah Warburton, the team behind the wildly successful 'The Princess and the...' picture book series, 'The Invincibles' series is perfect for children who are beginning to read alone. Beautifully illustrated in two-colour to make the transition from picture books to chapter books easier and more appealing.Look out for:The Hamster RescueThe Beast of Bramble Woods

The third book in the magical Starfell series, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton. Willow Moss and the Lost Day was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month. For the very first time, magical children like Willow are allowed to go to school alongside their non-magical neighbours. But Willow is suspicious. She knows the Brothers of Wol are up to no good, so why are they changing the rules all of a sudden?On her first day, Willow meets an elf girl named Twist, and soon they are embarking on Willow’s most urgent mission yet: to protect the children of Starfell, uncover the mystery of a long-lost kingdom – and prevent the very source of magic from getting into the wrong hands . . .

The third book in the magical Starfell series, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton. Willow Moss and the Lost Day was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month. For the very first time, magical children like Willow are allowed to go to school alongside their non-magical neighbours. But Willow is suspicious. She knows the Brothers of Wol are up to no good, so why are they changing the rules all of a sudden?On her first day, Willow meets an elf girl named Twist, and soon they are embarking on Willow’s most urgent mission yet: to protect the children of Starfell, uncover the mystery of a long-lost kingdom – and prevent the very source of magic from getting into the wrong hands . . .

Meet Mabel and Me in this hilarious picture book, as they explore what puts the ‘best’ in ‘best friends’!Mabel and Me are strolling down a strolly street, when Mabel asks a Hugely Harrowing and Diabolically Difficult question about why Me thinks they are best friends. Join this oddest of odd couples in their very first adventure to discover the answer – but be prepared for a large dose of mistaken identity along the way!Mark Sperring’s sparkling text is a rollicking read-aloud that delights in language and rhythm and is perfectly complemented by Sarah Warburton’s terrifically warm and witty illustrations.

Feeding time at the zoo has never been so much fun!A hilarious new picture book from the creators of ‘Mabel and Me’ and ‘Max and the Won’t Go to Bed Show’.Daddy Lion is having a polite and genteel tea party for his cubs. They want to invite all their friends but Daddy says no; he doesn’t want the pot-bellied pigs hogging the cream buns or Skunk pooh, pong, stinking the place out!But things do not go quite as planned…A laugh-out-loud story full of noise and chaos!

A fabulously funny extravaganza conjured up by dynamic duo Mark Sperring and Sarah Warburton. Perfect for bedtime!Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Roll up, roll up, for MAX THE MAGNIFICENT and his world famous show: putting off bedtime for as long as possible!Cheer as he makes a cookie disappear (very slo-o-o-wly)! Gasp as he asks for ten bedtime stories (yes, ten)! Will the show go on all night, or will Max finally go to sleep?

The first book in a spellbinding children’s fantasy series, with beautiful black-and-white inside illustrations by Sarah Warburton. Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Nevermoor. Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, has a magical ability for finding lost things – like keys, or socks, or spectacles. Useful, but not exactly exciting…Then the most powerful witch in the world of Starfell turns up at Willow’s door and asks for her help. A whole day – last Tuesday to be precise – has gone missing. Completely. And without it the whole universe could unravel.Now Willow holds the fate of Starfell in her rather unremarkable hands… Can she save the day – by finding the lost one? Step into Starfell, a world crackling with warmth, wit and magic, perfect for readers aged 8–12. Book 2 coming in April 2020!

The first book in a spellbinding children’s fantasy series, with beautiful black-and-white inside illustrations by Sarah Warburton. Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Nevermoor. Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, has a magical ability for finding lost things – like keys, or socks, or spectacles. Useful, but not exactly exciting…Then the most powerful witch in the world of Starfell turns up at Willow’s door and asks for her help. A whole day – last Tuesday to be precise – has gone missing. Completely. And without it the whole universe could unravel.Now Willow holds the fate of Starfell in her rather unremarkable hands… Can she save the day – by finding the lost one? Step into Starfell, a world crackling with warmth, wit and magic, perfect for readers aged 8–12. Book 2 coming in April 2020!

The anticipated second book in 2019’s breakout magical fantasy series, Starfell, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton. Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, recently saved the world. The problem is, nobody can remember it – and, to make matters worse, her magical ability seems broken. Instead of finding lost things, objects keep disappearing against her will … which is especially troubling now that her friend Sometimes needs her help!Sometimes has discovered how to see ten minutes into the future. Unfortunately that’s only enough time to find out that his kidnappers are on their way! His only hope is to write an urgent letter to Willow, asking if she wouldn’t mind trying to find him.As Willow and her friends piece together what has happened to Sometimes, their adventure takes them from an enchanted tower to the magical forest of Wisperia and into dangerous new realms… Can Willow save Sometimes when her own powers are out of control?

The fourth book in the magical Starfell series, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton. Willow Moss and the Lost Day was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month. Starfell is on the edge of disaster. The fight against Silas, the wizard determined to steal all magic for himself, is far from over – but how can Willow make a difference when her powers have been taken?With the help of her friends, the young witch sets off to the treacherous Mountains of Nach. There, she hopes to find the Craegun, a powerful beast believed to restore anything that has been lost – for a heavy price. The mission is fraught with danger, but there’s no turning back . . . or the magic of Willow’s world will be lost forever. The epic fourth adventure in the Starfell series is a powerful celebration of kindness, resilience and equality.

A collection of the first two adventures in the spellbinding children’s fantasy series Starfell, featuring beautiful black-and-white inside illustrations by Sarah Warburton. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up. Starfell: Willow Moss and the Lost Day Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, has a magical ability for finding lost things – like keys, or socks, or wooden teeth. Useful, but not exactly exciting . . . Until the most powerful witch in the world of Starfell turns up at Willow’s door and asks for her help. A whole day – last Tuesday to be precise – has gone missing. And, without it, the whole universe could unravel. Now Willow holds the fate of Starfell in her rather unremarkable hands . . . Can she save the day – by finding the lost one? Starfell: Willow Moss and the Forgotten Tale Willow Moss recently saved the world. The problem is, nobody can remember it – and her magical ability seems broken. Instead of finding lost things, objects keep disappearing against her will … which is especially troubling now that her friend Nolin Sometimes has been mysteriously kidnapped and needs her help! As Willow and her friends piece together what has happened to Sometimes, their adventure takes them from an enchanted tower to the magical forest of Wisperia and into dangerous new realms… Can Willow save her friend when her own powers are out of control?

A collection of the second two adventures in the spellbinding children’s fantasy series Starfell, featuring beautiful black-and-white inside illustrations by Sarah Warburton. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up. WILLOW MOSS AND THE VANISHED KINGDOM For the very first time, magical children like Willow are allowed to go to school alongside their non-magical neighbours. But Willow is suspicious. She knows the Brothers of Wol are up to no good, so why are they changing the rules all of a sudden?On her first day, Willow meets an elf girl named Twist, and soon they are embarking on Willow’s most urgent mission yet: to protect the children of Starfell, uncover the mystery of a long-lost kingdom – and prevent the very source of magic from getting into the wrong hands . . . WILLOW MOSS AND THE MAGIC THIEF Starfell is on the edge of disaster. The fight against Silas, the wizard determined to steal all magic for himself, is far from over – but how can Willow make a difference when her powers have been taken?With the help of her friends, the young witch sets off to the treacherous Mountains of Nach. There, she hopes to find the Craegun, a powerful beast believed to restore anything that has been lost – for a heavy price. The mission is fraught with danger, but there’s no turning back . . . or the magic of Willow’s world will be lost forever. The epic fourth adventure in the Starfell series is a powerful celebration of kindness, resilience and equality.

A ROARINGLY fun dinosaur picture book from a bestsellingduo – now with a bold new cover!Going to the supermarket can be SO BORING. But do you know whatmakes it fun? DINOSAURS, that's what!There's a T. rex gobbling sausages,a Stegosaurusspilling beans!A Diplodocus in the frozen peasfills the aisles with greens!Except, if mischievous dinosaurs are busy making mess, then whoon earth is going to clear everything up?! The brilliant picture book from bestselling author and illustratorteam Timothy Knapman and Sarah Warburton is back with a brandnew cover!With a rhyming story, bright, engaging illustrations and dinosaursgalore, children will love this super fun bookAlso available: Dinosaurs in My School

A heartwarming reinvention of The Princess and the Pea, this funny reassuring picture book is perfect for royally fussy eaters everywhere! Lily-Rose May will not eat her peas. She will not! Even when her father turns them into the most fabulous smoothies, shakes or cupcakes, Lily can always tell they are there and turns her little nose up at them. Luckily, the doctor knows exactly what to do. He diagnoses an incurable case of Princess-itus and sends Lily to live at the palace. Unfortunately for Lily-Rose May, the perfect food for a princess is . . . well . . . that would be telling! This rhyming story by award-winning author Caryl Hart is perfect for the most unlikely princesses and princes.And there's more! If you like Caryl Hart's and Sarah Warburton's witty and warm stories, there's a whole series of books to discover about princesses who are definitely NOT princessy. Try The Princess and the Christmas Rescue, The Princess and the Giant, The Princess and the Presents and The Princess and the Pea.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

This comic cautionary tale is the perfect picture book for pampered princesses everywhere.Princess Ruby really is a horrid child. She is the most spoilt princess you could ever meet, and demands more and more birthday presents until the palace literally bulges at the seams. Was there ever a more selfish princess? But when the palace and gifts collapse upon the poor king, the tiny tyrant gets more than she bargained for and swiftly realises that she has overlooked the most precious thing of all . . . her father's love. Luckily for Ruby, it's never too late to make amends and show someone how much you care.This funny rhyming story by award-winning author Caryl Hart is perfect for princesses (and princes) who don't want to conform to type .And there's more! If you like Caryl Hart's and Sarah Warburton's witty and warm stories, there's a whole series of books to discover about princesses who are definitely NOT princessy. Try The Princess and the Christmas Rescue, The Princess and the Giant, The Princess and the Presents and The Princess and the Pea.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

This quirky reinvention of Jack and the Beanstalk is the perfect picture book for any princess who wants to be the hero of her own tale.Princess Sophie is very resourceful sort of princess. And when the grumpy old giant at the top of beanstalk keeps everyone awake all night every night, she wonders if her favourite book of fairy tales might have the answer. She bravely climbs the beanstalk and first takes a tasty bowl of porridge, then a teddy to cuddle and even a cosy blanket, all to help the giant sleep. But, oh dear, nothing works until finally Sophie hits upon the perfect thing . . . the giant needs a story! Everyone can now sleep happily ever after but when Sophie then teaches the giant how to read himself, it really proves that there's nothing like a good bedtime story.This feminist rhyming story by award-winning author Caryl Hart is perfect for princesses and princes who don't need rescuing.And there's more! If you like Caryl Hart's and Sarah Warburton's witty and warm stories, there's a whole series of books to discover about princesses who are definitely NOT princessy. Try The Princess and the Christmas Rescue, The Princess and the Giant, The Princess and the Presents and The Princess and the Pea.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Nell and Freddie have the BEST time camping. They eat ALL the marshmallows and play TRICKS on Nell's big brother and his nerdy friends. But the BEAST OF BRAMBLE WOODS wants to join in the fun too! EEK!From Caryl Hart and Sarah Warburton, the team behind the wildly successful 'The Princess and the...' picture book series, 'The Invincibles' series is perfect for children who are beginning to read alone. Beautifully illustrated in two-colour to make the transition from picture books to chapter books easier and more appealing.Look out for The Piglet PickleThe Hamster Rescue

A fabulously festive Christmas picture book about how one very unprincessy princess uses all her stem skills to rescue Christmas.Princess Eliza is an engineer extraordinaire! She loves making toys and gadgets, even though her mum thinks it's not very princessy at all. But when Santa falls ill, and the elves are desperate for help, Eliza knows just how to save the day. With her inventing skills and engineering know-how, she makes, wraps and delivers presents AND makes some very unexpected friends along the way . . . all in time for Christmas Eve!This feminist rhyming story by award-winning author Caryl Hart is perfect for princesses and princes who don't need rescuing.And there's more! If you like Caryl Hart's and Sarah Warburton's witty and warm stories, there's a whole series of books to discover about princesses who are definitely NOT princessy. Try The Princess and the Christmas Rescue, The Princess and the Giant, The Princess and the Presents and The Princess and the Pea.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

An adorable story about resilience and self-belief from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and One Camel Called Doug.“How do I steer? And how do I stop?What if I lose all my UPNESS and … drop?!”Basil the bat doesn’t believe he can fly. No matter how hard he tries, he just can’t do it. But when a thundering storm threatens the safety of his beloved friend, Moth, will Basil find his wings and believe in the bat he CAN be? Perfect for having conversations about fears, resilience and self-confidence with little ones. A touching tale of friendship and bravery. This gorgeous rhyming text from Lu Fraser, the author of The Littlest Yak is paired with irresistible illustrations from highly acclaimed illustrator, Sarah Warburton.  Also by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton:One Camel Called DougMavis the Bravest  Other books by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley:The Littlest YakThe Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalThe Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd Is

The irresistible new picture book from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and Basil Dreams Big shows us that everything's better when no one's left out!Today is Pamela the squirrel's BEST day! She is finally off to The Big Tree to play. Pam can bounce! She can pounce! Yes - she's ready to JOIN IN. But what will Pamela do when the other squirrels say there's NO ROOM for her?!A heartwarming, relatable story that reassures us that there's always a way to make room for us all!Perfect for encouraging conversations about not leaving people outA rhyming text that's a joy to read out loud.Gorgeous, characterful artwork packed with adorable detail. Other books by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton: One Camel Called DougMavis the BravestBasil Dreams BigOther books by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley: The Littlest YakThe Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalThe Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd IsThe Busiest Beaver

The irresistible new picture book from the creators of Room for Us All shows that you don't need the most marvellous shell on the coast - it's the crab who's inside it that matters the most!Meet Alan the hermit crab. Alan has a shiny new shell that comes complete with a great barnacle called Dave, stuck on the top. Alan is DELIGHTED with his new shell – he feels like the most marvellous crab in the sea and all the others agree… that is, until they see new crab Steve, whose shell is even fancier!Will Alan be able to overcome his feelings of jealousy and see that it’s not what you have, it’s about what you do? Because the fate of Dave the barnacle depends on it!A warm, funny, helpful and relatable new story from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and Basil Dreams Big.Perfect for encouraging conversations about big emotions and self-regulation, as well as about building a positive sense of self.Lu Fraser’s warm, empathetic and skilful rhyming text is perfectly complemented by the bright and brilliant illustrations by Sarah Warburton.Strong storytelling with a helpful message combined with irresistible artwork packed with details to linger over!Also by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton:One Camel Called DougMavis the BravestBasil Dreams BigRoom for Us All

The irresistible new picture book from the creators of Room for Us All shows that you don't need the most marvellous shell on the coast - it's the crab who's inside it that matters the most!Meet Alan the hermit crab. Alan has a shiny new shell that comes complete with a great barnacle called Dave, stuck on the top. Alan is DELIGHTED with his new shell – he feels like the most marvellous crab in the sea and all the others agree… that is, until they see new crab Steve, whose shell is even fancier!Will Alan be able to overcome his feelings of jealousy and see that it’s not what you have, it’s about what you do? Because the fate of Dave the barnacle depends on it!A warm, funny, helpful and relatable new story from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and Basil Dreams Big.Perfect for encouraging conversations about big emotions and self-regulation, as well as about building a positive sense of self.Lu Fraser’s warm, empathetic and skilful rhyming text is perfectly complemented by the bright and brilliant illustrations by Sarah Warburton.Strong storytelling with a helpful message combined with irresistible artwork packed with details to linger over!Also by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton:One Camel Called DougMavis the BravestBasil Dreams BigRoom for Us All

This is the latest: Haggy Aggy wants to go to Ballet School!! I ask you. Is that what a witch who WANTS to be a witch does? NO! All I can say is HELP!

When Haggy Aggy''s being unwilling and and doing everything witches NEVER do, who gets the blame? Me! What am I supposed to do now she going to be in a Celebrity Cheffing Show???! HELP!

Meet Rumblewick, HIGHLY QUALIFIED WITCH'S FAMILIAR to the MOST UNWILLING WITCH IN WITCHDOM. No wonder he uses every spare moment to scribble away in his diaries. It's the only way he keeps from going totally bats on a broomstick! This hilarious laugh-out-loud adventure, packed with wonderfully wacky illustrations throughout, is one of eight books in the Rumblewick Diaries series, from award-winning author, Hiawyn Oram.Now, in this particular book... HAGGY AGGY wants to FLY HIGH like the trapeze artist in the circus. I've told her she can - on a BROOMSTICK where she belongs - but does she listen to her faithful Familiar? NO SHE DOES NOT! HELP!