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From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Autumn is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a childs eyes. The house. The tree. The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In autumn, the tree sheds its russet leaves, the sky turns pink and gold, a sweet treat is a caramel apple and the perfect hat is plaid with flaps to cover your ears. Now I See Autumn celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kids point of view and why its their favourite time of year. Collect them all: Now I See Spring Now I See Summer Now I See Winter Autorid: Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Summer is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a childs eyes. The house. The tree. The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In summer, the tree has full green leaves, the sky is bright blue, a sweet treat is ice cream and the perfect hat shades you from the sun. Now I See Summer celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kids point of view and why its their favourite time of year. Collect them all: Now I See Spring Now I See Autumn Now I See Winter Autorid: Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Spring is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a childs eyes. The house. The tree. The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In spring, the tree's leaves are budding, rain falls from the sky, a sweet treat is a cookie and the perfect hat is a yellow one that keeps you dry. Now I See Spring celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kids point of view and why its their favourite time of year. Collect them all: Now I See Summer Now I See Autumn Now I See Winter Autorid: Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen

A multi-award-winning adventure of heroism, friendship and survival with a powerful ecological message set in an epic miniature world. Toby Lolness is just one and a half millimetres tall, and hes the most wanted person in his world, the Great Oak Tree. When Tobys father makes a ground-breaking discovery, tapping into the very heart of the Trees energy, he also realizes that exploiting it could permanently damage their world. Refusing to reveal the secret of his invention to an enraged community, the family is exiled. But one man is determined to get hold of the forbidden knowledge ... and his plan is to destroy the Tree. Now Toby's parents have been imprisoned and sentenced to death. Only Toby has managed to escape, but for how long? Autorid: Timothée de Fombelle, Francois Place, Sarah Ardizzone

Bright, colourful counting fun in a new take on the favourite song. There were ten in the bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over." So they all rolled over and one fell out ... Sing along and count along with the irresistible and roll-icking nursery rhyme favourite! Autorid: Carla Martell, Carla Martell

A lively collection of poems about fantastic football legends from around the world with Charles R. Smith Jr.'s trademark upbeat rhyme. Whether the poems in this exuberant collection are cheering for Messi, "The Magician"; the "Striking Viking" Erling Haaland; or "Blue Blur" Kylian Mbappé who torches the net with his afterburn blast, Charles R. Smith Jr.s high-energy verse celebrates the talents of an international roster of footballing icons. Fun and lively text paired with dynamic, action-packed photos, this is the perfect gift for any football fan! Autorid: Charles R. Smith

Fall into a different kind of fairy tale by Briony May Smith! Mr and Mrs Wren are surprised when a tiny, wingless fairy hatches from one of their eggs. But they lovingly name her Tiny Jenny and raise her as their own. Tiny Jenny like all fairies grows to be a menace in the woods. She digs up squirrel nuts and blocks mole hills. The other forest creatures are not happy. So Tiny Jenny decides it is time to leave her home and seek out her fairy family. But it turns out the fairies are anything but welcoming! Where, oh where, does Tiny Jenny truly belong? "Smith combines elegantly rendered images with whip-smart humour and an irrepressible protagonist the result is a fractured fairy story with a distinctly contemporary sensibility." Publishers Weekly Discover more magical stories from Briony May Smith: Margaret's Unicorn The Mermaid Moon Autorid: Briony May Smith, Briony May Smith

Discover the incredible true story of how the world came together to build the International Space Station in this stunning picture book. If you look up into the night sky, you may be lucky enough to see a bright light whizzing past. Thats the International Space Station! But what exactly is it, and how did it get up there? From how it was put together piece by piece in orbit, to what daily life is like onboard, find out how the world worked together to create a unique home for humans in space. An inspiring and fascinating non-fiction picture book, from the author-illustrator of the bestselling Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover, which was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Award and the Royal Society Young Peoples Book Prize. Autorid: Markus Motum, Markus Motum

A heartfelt, gently rhyming picture book that captures what it feels like to meet your new best friend for the very first time. I'm a little bit scared. This is all very new. I want to be friends. But what should I do? On a bright, sunny morning, a little boy goes to the animal shelter with his family. Today is a special day; the boy and his new rescue puppy are finally going to meet! Their emotions, uncertainties and hopes mirror each other as they take their first tentative steps towards friendship and promise to be there for each other, forever and always. With touching words that can be read from the point of view of the boy or the dog this book is a wonderful tool for teaching empathy an ideal gift to help children understand how to approach a new pet and gently welcome their new best friend into their forever home. Beautifully illustrated throughout with soft, heart-melting artwork by renowned illustrator Chuck Groenink. Autorid: Louise Fitzgerald, Chuck Groenink

For anyone who is overwhelmed, stressed, or lonely in todays world, or who simply senses they have an untapped potential to lead a more fulfilling life, here are ways to flourish. The human species is experiencing a massive mental health crisis. Depression is now the leading cause of morbidity globally. Loneliness is more dangerous to our health than smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Suicide rates in different groups in some parts of the world are skyrocketing and cut across social class and income. Distractibility and impairments of concentration are at an all-time high, and teens are spending more time on social media than they do sleeping. Now, based on decades of neuroscientific research, Dr Richard J. Davidson, a pioneering neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author, and Dr Cortland Dahl, one of the worlds foremost experts on the science and practice of meditation, share their groundbreaking scientific model the Healthy Minds Framework that highlights the four core skills of human flourishing to counteract such problems. Each skill awareness, insight, connection, and purpose translates into practices that all of us can do in simple ways, every day, with enormous positive results. When we cultivate these skills, we can navigate lifes ups and downs with far more resilience and calmness, on a path to a life that feels balanced, rich, and rewarding. Autorid: Richard J. Davidson, Cortland Dahl

A New York Times Book Review Editors Pick A riotously sharp novel about self-righteousness, control, and the unexpected afterlife of a dog Rose Cutler prides herself on her principlesveganism, feminism, eco-consciousness, and general moral superiority. She runs a yogurt business she quietly despises and lives alone, comfortably distanced from the mess of human relationships. But, when her brother and sister-in-law let her watch her six-year-old nephew Nathan, things go spectacularly wrong. After Roses dog kills a corgi at the park, Nathan begins to bark, overeat, and claim that the dead dog has possessed his body. Rose assumes this is trauma. Nathan insists its metaphysical fact. As Rose embarks on a misguided quest to free Nathan from his canine passenger, what begins as an attempt at childcare devolves into a surreal, anarchic spiral of suburban chaos. Brimming with unhinged charm and moral ambiguity, The Hitch is a biting satire of the stories we tell ourselves to stay saneand the havoc we wreak when those stories fall apart. Autorid: Sara Levine

'An evocative, richly researched blend of family and human history that sparked my imagination and my sense of wonder' Helen Gordon, author of Notes from Deep TimeThis expansive, dazzling book tells the story of human history through one common factor: our constant search for waterVirginia Mendoza's first memories are of drought. She grew up in La Mancha, Spain, the driest region in Europe. Her parents, grandparents, and almost every word, tool, and tradition of her homeland conveyed one conviction: without water, there is no life; without water, there is no civilization.In The Search for Water, Mendoza weaves this personal reflection together with a dazzling scientific and anthropological enquiry into the ways the search for water has shaped the story of humanity. From flows of migration, agriculture and pagan rain gods to contemporary struggles with drought and climate change, Mendoza writes a gripping and inventive history of humankind as driven and united by one force: thirst. Autorid: Virginia Mendoza, Thomas Bunstead

The ear is the organ of fear. It is a door to that which is not of this world. Leaving behind the dread and decay of the city, Noa and her best friend, Nicole, travel up into the Andes, heading for Solar Noise: an eight-day festival that takes place on the side of a volcano, in the infinite expanse of the páramo. A world of mysticism and underground music, in tune with the thunder of the earth and the bellows of the mountains. Noa has been drawn there in search of her father, who, wrestling with the violence of Ecuador, abandoned her as a child. But soon after their arrival at the festival, Noa appears possessed, speaking in a voice that is not her own. Believing Noa to be in danger, Nicole struggles to care for her friend. Until, as the party spills into Inti Raymi - the Incan festival of the sun - the girls' desire for belonging burns, incandescent, collapsing the thin membrane separating life from death, and trauma from transcendence. Wild and incantatory, Electric Shamans at the Festival of the Sun is both an hallucinogenic trip of a novel, and a heartfelt meditation on love, family and kinship - one that announces the arrival of a major writer. Autorid: Mónica Ojeda, Sarah Booker

Many of us are drawn to a life in the arts but daunted by how to balance that ambition with the very real need to pay rent and put food on the table. It is impossible to become an accomplished painter, composer, or novelist without spending time experimenting, making false starts, absorbing criticism, reading, talking, and moping about the house. All this time must be purchased, one way or another. Is the history of art and ideas just a history of rich kids? The answer, of course, is no. William Carlos Williams was a family doctor. Franz Kafka was an insurance man, as were Charles Ives and Wallace Stevens. Grace Hartigan temped. James Joyce mooched off his brother; Christopher Isherwood ingratiated himself with a wealthy uncle. Virginia Woolf and Louisa May Alcott were determined to make their writing pay no matter what. And their material circumstances had an impact on all of their creative outputs. From family money to jobs to colorful schemes, Mason Currey, author of the acclaimed Daily Rituals, explores both the well-worn and unlikely paths forward for the up-and-coming artist. Making Art and Making a Living is an entertaining and thought-provoking examination of the collision of creative ambitions with real-world necessities and of the messy, glorious, torturous compromises that gifted individuals have patched together when facing the eternal dilemma of an artistic life. Autorid: Mason Currey

Rafi and Rita are twins. They are almost exactly the same in every single way. Except they both think they are the tallest! Rafi is so tall he has to be careful not to bang his head on the moon. Rita is as tall as a Tallasaurus, which is definitely a real dinosaur. Rafi is SO tall hes written a (really annoying) song about it: Im taller than you Im taller than you Im the King of Tall Town And its front-page news! Oh yes, Im taller than you! A side-splittingly funny tale of sibling rivalry that escalates to a charming twist, with hilarious words by the inimitable Jarvis, author of Alans Big, Scary Teeth, and colourful illustrations throughout from the creator of The Lonely Beast, Chris Judge. The perfect book to defuse tension between competitive siblings with a great big belly laugh! Autorid: Jarvis, Chris Judge

Discover brilliant writing tips, tricks and story prompts in this hilarious and accessible guide, from the winners of the Lollies 2023 Book Award for Non-Fiction. Magically transform your writing skills with this book packed with fun facts, activities and essential skills for storytellers. Perfect for use in schools or for kids at home, get inspired and get stuck in to some creative monster-themed fun! Praise for Unleash Your Creative Monster: Intelligent, inspiring and lots of fun David Almond This is as inspirational and practically useful a guide to writing fiction any aspiring young writer could ask for (] A bible for anyone with a big imagination. - The Best Children's Books of 2022, The Big Issue Autorid: Andy Jones, Olaf Falafel, Andy Jones, Olaf Falafel

With her signature blend of magical and heartfelt storytelling, USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Moorman returns with The Charmed Library, a love letter to libraries, favorite childhood stories, and readers who have fallen for fictional heroes. With her signature blend of magical and heartfelt storytelling, USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Moorman returns with The Charmed Library, a love letter to libraries, favorite childhood stories, and readers who have fallen for fictional heroes.Like many other public libraries, the one in Blue Sky Valley, North Carolina, is a haven for readers. But it's also unlike any other. In this library, fictional characters step off the page into real life. Assistant librarian Stella Parker has no idea. Still reeling from her father's death and--more recently--a breakup, she hasn't noticed. All she knows is she's stuck in a job she's overqualified for and stumped about what to do with her life.Everything changes when she burns her beloved journal.Words matter to Stella. For as long as she can remember, she's seen them. Words appear--in varying colors and fonts--rising from surfaces, bouncing over objects, and even wiggling out of people. Words give her insight into emotions and untold stories. But the words change for Stella after she burns her journal. Suddenly they're demanding, urgent--and painful.Then Stella stumbles upon strange characters in the library after hours. One is an oddly familiar World War II soldier who introduces himself as Jack--Jack Mathis, the main character from her favorite book. A fictional hero and Stella's first crush. Standing in front of her in the flesh.Jack tells Stella about the magic hidden in the library. Skeptical, Stella rashly invites a villain to visit, and chaos ensues. As she discovers the importance of protecting the library's secret and gets to know the real Jack, words continue to appear. What are they trying to tell her?Much too quickly, Stella is faced with the reality that all stories must end, and magic comes at a price. The characters who visit the library can only stay for fourteen days. And Jack's time is almost up.A cozy, Hallmark-esque rom-com, The Charmed Library invites readers to escape to a world where words come alive and book boyfriends leap off the page. Autorid: Jennifer Moorman

'Brave, beautifully written and shrewdly researched . . . this is a riveting read by a writer at the top of her game.' The Times 'Seldom have I read such an enthralling biography.' Literary Review 'An exemplary Life, about a strange English writer of rare gifts and peculiar greatness.' Independent 'As adventurous and intelligent as its roving subject.' Telegraph 'Superb.' Spectator A captivating authorised biography of the legendary writer Jan Morris. She was the twentieth century. Who wouldn't want to write her biography? When Jan Morris joined the 1953 Everest expedition and was first to get news of the ascent back to London, she became the most famous journalist in the world. So began a glittering career covering the Eichmann trial, interviewing Che Guevara and scooping the story of Suez collusion. Morris transitioned in the early seventies and documented the experience in Conundrum. She was a pioneer and her books, including Venice and the Pax Britannica trilogy, have inspired readers across the globe. Here, renowned travel writer and biographer Sara Wheeler uncovers the complexity of this twentieth-century icon to reveal a mosaic of contradictions. Morris's work conjured the spirit of place, yet her late masterpiece Trieste celebrates 'the meaning of nowhere'; she was a Welsh nationalist who wasn't Welsh; a preacher of kindness with a cruel side. This is a portrait of an astonishing life, and a scintillating story of longing, travel and never reaching home. 'Wonderful.' Paul Theroux 'Brilliant.' Simon Jenkins 'Superb.' Colin Thubron 'Breathtakingly good.' Michael Palin Autorid: Sara Wheeler

This mischievous, heartwarming tale has become an international bestseller and an instant classic! Everyone tells Bum Fish that his face looks like a bum. It does, but he can't help it. Sick of being the butt of the joke, Bum Fish goes on an adventure to the bottom of the sea, where he meets a fish even more unusual than he is... Praise for Bum Fish: 'A story overflowing with humour, a marvellous ode to difference, unconventional beauty and friendship' Le Parisien 'A whimsical and diverting tale of self-love' Kirkus Reviews Autorid: Pauline Pinson, Magali Le Huche, Tim Smith-Laing

Welcome, believers! Welcome, skeptics! Welcome, wishy-washers! Most people don't believe in the Wide Eye monster, but ten-year-old Meridian knows better. Every summer she helps run her grandpa's quirky lakeside museum, collecting evidence that Wide Eye is real! But while tracking the monster, Meridian uncovers a new mystery. It starts with an old family secret: one that her grandpa refuses to explain. And the more Meridian hunts for answers, the more she suspects that the truth is bound to Wide Eye itself... Praise for Wide Eye: 'Heartfelt and mysterious - a monster success!' Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster 'A masterclass in how to write for children and make them laugh' Iqbal Hussain, author of The Night I Borrowed Time 'Warm, fun and thoughtful' Rebecca Orwin, author of The Monsters at the End of the World 'A beautiful book' Eilish Fisher, author of Fia and the Last Snow Deer Autorid: Jennifer Liss

Discover the untold story of the behind-the-scenes genius who revolutionized how professional wrestling was presented on TV, forever changing the way fans experience the action.The world of professional wrestling is paradoxical. Storylines are intricately plotted by creative writers, refined by the agents and the wrestlers the day of the match, and performed live in front of worldwide audiences to evoke drama and emotion. It’s scripted: it’s “fake.” Yet, more often than not, it is the real-life backstage machinations, the behind-the-scenes tales of drama and deceit, of pettiness between allies and adversaries, that feel as though they were actually penned by Hollywood’s finest scriptwriters. David Sahadi’s Backstage Pass is a firsthand account of what occurs beyond the squared circle — stories that are often more compelling and dramatic than anything that occurs on TV or inside a ring. These never-before-told stories are glorious, nefarious, and at times truly unbelievable: five-star mega-bouts between the powers that rule, the leaders and decision-makers who are often in agreement (but mostly at odds), and the superstars themselves. This book is a tale of defiance, decadence, and denial — and you do not have to be a wrestling fan to enjoy it. Autorid: David Sahadi

Steffie spends her days working in a dry-cleaners, trying to scrub the world clean one garment at a time. But no matter how spotless the clothes, she cant rid herself of the guilt and grime she feels inside. Haunted by what happened to her sister when they were children, large fragments of which she cant fully remember, Steffie is stuck in a loop of self-destruction, defiance, and shame. When her violent, bullying father dies suddenly, it sparks a reckoning that cracks open her past. What follows is an unexpectedly redemptive journey of a woman trying to piece herself together in a world that failed to make space for her. Raw, exhilarating, and full of heart, No Such Thing as Monday confirms Sian Hughes as a masterful chronicler of life lived on the edge, and people at their most vulnerable. Autorid: Siân Hughes

In Spencers fantasies, the breezy, queer streets of Provincetown are utopia, a place where he can be free. And when a violent attack in his suburban Arizona schoolyard sends him to the hospital, he decides queer utopia cant wait. One night, with the help of his best friend, the teenage witch Joy, he hitches a ride to find it. What follows is a cross-country road odyssey throughout the USA, taking Spencer from new moon rituals in Arizona canyons to Texas bus stations, from the luxe drag stages of Houstons Montrose district to the jazz-soaked streets of New Orleans and beyond. This new novel from Michelle Tea tells the story, by turns raw, romantic, and sweet, of a sheltered boy taking his first leap into queer life, among all the complicated queers who live it. Autorid: Michelle Tea

Using ancient healing techniques to restore purpose, joy, and fulfillment in life Teaches practical methods to heal from trauma and realize a balanced sense of self to overcome emotional, mental, and physical ailments Gives practical techniques based on Core Shamanism, which finds its roots in the Indigenous traditions of the world such as the Australian Aborigines and the American First Nations Includes visualization exercises and guided meditations that are rooted in these ancient traditions The practice of shamanic soul retrieval has been transmitted orally among Indigenous cultures for 45,000 years and is among the oldest of healing techniques. Distilling her research and experience as a shaman and spiritual teacher, Lisa Biritz provides a practical guide to shamanic soul retrieval for our time. Biritz describes the soul as a sphere of light that is brightest when it is whole. Trauma, abuse, and negative life events can cause parts of the soul to split off, and this lowers ones self-esteem, energy, and light. The author explains how soul fragmentation also leads to a loss of life force and a diminished sense of self and this can give way to emotional, mental, and physical ailments. With a practical and accessible approach based on years of experience in shamanic healing, Biritz shares shamanic soul retrieval methods and techniques to help readers recover lost soul parts, heal, and return to wholeness. She emphasizes that this process does not require complicated rituals or trance states. Instead, she offers simple methods such as visualization exercises and guided meditations that are rooted in Indigenous traditions. Shamanism is an ancient and natural way to connect with the divine and the invisible world and anyone can learn to access this healing energy with the right techniques. Shamanic Soul Retrieval is a practical how-to guide that provides clear steps to help individuals restore their soul, regain balance, and experience a renewed sense of vitality and joy. Autorid: Lisa Biritz

A last-chance winter road trip for a Scottish band spirals into wild chaos seagull massacres, bomb tests, and darkly funny rocknroll madness on the edge. A raw, darkly funny novel by one of Scotlands finest authors newly reissued! ANNIVERSARY EDITION with an INTRODUCTION BY VAL McDERMID A drug-fuelled, counterclockwise state-of-the-nation rock n roll tour captures where we were at better than any modern novel Ive read Irvine Welsh A powerful and moving commentary on the country and its defining myths Ian Rankin One of the most vital books about modern Scotland our landscape, culture, identity, myths and lies of the twenty-first century. And despite the dinge, debauchery and danger, it's still a joy to tour with the band Callum McSorley Packed with seedy, sticky bars, sullen punters and morose reflections in deteriorating weather, there is an atmospheric beauty to The Ossians Independent on Sunday ___ Connor is twenty-four: brilliant, broken, and out of control. Hes the swaggering frontman of The Ossians, a Scottish indie band on the brink of signing a major record deal. Desperate to make their mark, they set off on a two-week winter tour across Scotlands cities and hinterlands a last-ditch attempt to find fame, purpose, and themselves. But the tour soon spirals into a surreal, chaotic odyssey. From seedy bars and snowbound towns to a final, defining Glasgow gig, the band hurtles through a whirlwind of seagull massacres, botched drug deals, a mysterious stalker, radioactive beaches, bomb-testing ranges, epileptic fits, riotous Russian submariners, deadly storms, epiphanies, regular beatings and random shootings. Raw, darkly funny and wild with energy, The Ossians is a gloriously anarchic story of rocknroll obsession, national identity and self-destruction and what it means to belong: in a band, in a country, in a life unravelling at speed. ___ The authentic ring of a man whos been there Guardian Johnstone is good at describing the excitement, boredom, sniping and bonhomie of a touring band at the transit-van end of the career arc The Times A blast Scotland on Sunday So exhilaratingly authentic, you can hear the chords and smell the vomit Christopher Brookmyre A gripping, compelling road trip around modern Scotland Niall Griffiths This is This Is Spinal Tap for Scotlands lost generation. Johnstone has taken a small story of a small band lost in a small country and created an epic Ewan Morrison Entertains in the uncharted corners of an unseen Scotland List Praise for Doug Johnstone Tense, funny and deeply moving Mark Billingham Nobody portrays modern Edinburgh better than Doug Johnstone speaks volumes about the power of story Val McDermid An engrossing and beautifully written tale that bears all the Doug Johnstone hallmarks in its warmth and darkly comic undertones Herald Scotland Wonderful characters: flawed, funny and brave Sunday Times Gripping and blackly humorous Observer A must for those seeking strong, authentic, intelligent female protagonists Publishers Weekly This enjoyable mystery is also a touching and often funny portrayal of grief ... more, please Guardian Some of the most unique characters in crime fiction Daily Express Underlines just how accomplished Johnstone has become Daily Mail Autorid: Doug Johnstone

D.I.Y. projects for your besties - with The Baby-sitters Club. Surprise a friend with something you made! Just like the iconic friends of the BSC, you can show you care with a creative, thoughtful gift using the ideas and craft supplies in this book. You'll find 10 projects to make, each with super-clear instructions and illustrations to help you out every step of the way. Cut and fold the BSC fortune teller to find out which character matches YOUR style best. Then use the included multi-colored beads and floss (6 colors in all) to make Stacey's Braided Bracelet (if you're looking for a beginner-friendly project) or Dawn's Name Bracelet (if you're up for a challenge). Color in shrink charms to make Claudia's Friendship Pins, make Mary Anne's Personalized Pencil, and cut out Mallory's Collage Bookmarks and Jessi's Mini Books. Then fold and gift your projects in Kristy's Mini Kid-Kits! You'll find an exclusive letter from Ann M. Martin to inspire your crafty creativity, and even more ideas to make gifts that spread kindness. Components: Embroidery floss in 6 colors BSC-inspired beads Shrink charms Jump rings What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended Creativity Rewarding Reading Skills to Build On Everything You Need Autorid: Editors of Klutz

The 5-minute Gita is your new guide to life. It powerfully distils the timeless wisdom of the East for a world with less time Jay Shetty Unlock the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita is one of the worlds greatest spiritual treasures, yet its profound teachings remain a mystery to many. Spoken on a battlefield in just 700 verses, this ancient text holds life-changing insights, but for first-time readers, its depth can feel overwhelming. Nitesh Gor, a student of the Gita for over three decades, unlocks the gateway to its riches. This book distils the Gitas core teachings into an 18-day journey perfect for newcomers and a refreshing companion for seasoned readers. This guide illuminates timeless concepts like karma, dharma, and yoga without jargon and deviation from the original spirit of the text. The Gita isnt just philosophy its a roadmap for living wisely. Discover how its insights can reshape your relationships, work, and inner world. A treasure awaits. Begin your journey today. Autorid: Nitesh Gor

Rex has to hide a suspicious new dinosaur from creature-hating baddies in his fourth adventure. The final book in the laugh out loud series from a Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman. Rex has a great gang of friends, from nine-year-old investigator Sandra, his best human pal; to Bigfoot, a jazz-loving yeti in disguise. But just occasionally, he does miss being around other dinosaurs. So when a new one appears on the scene, causing total chaos, Rex can't wait to welcome her and show her how to blend in. But there's something a bit ... strange about this new dinosaur. She can't understand anything Rex says. She doesn't listen to anyone. And she's very grumpy. Meanwhile, the evil Mr Beaumont (Sandra's ex-best friend Maddie's dad) and his BUMCRAC brigade of creature-haters want to rid the place of ALL dinosaurs. This time, they have a plan. Can Rex stop an all-out battle breaking out in the city he's made his home in? Highly illustrated throughout and laugh-out loud hilarious, this is perfect for fans of Dogman, Bunny vs Monkey and InvestiGators. Autorid: Elys Dolan, Elys Dolan

Ness doesn't just tell stories - he illuminates the human heart. Cassandra Clare Heartbreaking and brutally human. Neal Shusterman, author of Scythe In New World, there were no secrets. Everyone could hear everyone else's thoughts in a constant, overwhelming Noise. Then a cure came one that the second generation took from birth. Peace descended, wars ended, communication was silenced. Until now . . . A sci-fi, dystopian, heart-pounding adventure like no other, by one of the worlds most beloved young-adult writers and author of A Monster Calls. This is a brand-new story set in the world of the multi-award-winning, globally bestselling Chaos Walking series - a compelling read for new and existing fans. Brothers Ben and Max have never really gotten on, each being more like one of their parents Todd and Viola. But when something is spotted in the night sky - something thats bringing back dreams of Noise, dreams of terror - the brothers will have to come together. Danger is coming and the family will be tested like never before. For fans of The Hunger Games and action-packed dystopia as well as fantasy worlds such as those by Philip Pullman. The hardback book contains stunning illustrations by Jim Kay, the award-winning artist of A Monster Calls. A creative science-fiction rollercoaster . . . An absorbing, deeply human tale of finding common ground in the perpetual struggle to do the next right thing. Kirkus Reviews Autorid: Patrick Ness

Tony Bradman's award-winning historical-adventure series goes to Ancient Greece: Greek Boy - one boy's journey into espionage and treachery during the Persian wars. "For thrilling real-life action-adventure, you won't get much better than Tony Bradman." lovereading.co.uk For fans of Percy Jackson and Dominic Sandbrook - Key Stage 2 history topics brought to life as pacey action thrillers. Nikos is the son of an important Athenian politician as the shadow of war against the Persians descends over Ancient Greece. When his father is forced to flee Athens, leaving his family behind, Nikos hears shocking news; his father is accused of spying for the Persian king. As Persia invades Greece, Nikos and his family are cast out as traitors. Determined to clear his father's name, Nikos goes undercover as a Greek spy in the Persian army. His quest for the truth - personal and political - takes Nikos from the burning of Athens to the famous battles of Salamis and Platea. Packed with Curriculum-linked adventure content: Ancient Greek civilization and the Persian wars. Autorid: Tony Bradman

The second adorable book in a veggie-tastic new series from an award winning, bestselling author! Titan Pterodactyl is the terror of the skies, He flaps about and scares us all with loud and squawky cries! Won't you come and help us Reg? We need you! What d'you say? Titan's just unstoppable . . . and heading right this way! When Titan Pterodactyl begins to terrorise the other dinos, mud-slinging and dive-bombing, Reg and Lou use all their best moves to foil him. Luckily they have been eating their veg and are strong, fit and healthy . . . and happily Titan was only trying to be cool - he just wanted to join their healthy fun! Autorid: Smriti Halls, Katherina Manolessou

The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages! The chance to be in a local TV advert has Po Chen stressed out. But thats nothing compared to having to go on an adventure into Minecraft to save their friend Eek to the End or risk losing him forever. Can Morgan and their friends cover for Po while he's auditioning for the commercial? And, more importantly, can they cover for him whilst going up against several terrifying Endermen? The fourth book in a jam-packed series, dive into this Minecraft adventure to find out how the gang saves the day! Autorid: Mojang AB, Caleb Zane Huett, Alan Batson, Chris Hill

The first in a new full-colour series set in the magical Unicornia universe, filled with mermaids, unicorns and magic! Perfect for fans of Unicornia looking to take the next step in their reading journey Featuring: Familiar characters from Unicornia as well as exciting new friends Longer adventures with a dash of danger Magical new lands and creatures Beautiful bold full-colour artwork Pippa, Claudia and Sara set out on the most incredible trip to Mermaid Land, searching for a lost unicorn. But the mischievous mermaids do not want the unicorn to be found! The friends must escape jellyfish, journey through a swamp of poisonous plants and charm grumpy bats on this very special mission. Can they return the unicorn to Unicornia safe and sound and prove that they can be Unicorn Rescuers? Look out for the Unicorn Rescuers' other adventures ... coming soon! Autorid: Ana Punset, Diana Vicedo

This comprehensive A4 road atlas is specially designed for British drivers exploring France. It features detailed road mapping with clear symbols highlighting key places of interest and important driving features, making navigation simple and enjoyable. There are 28 detailed city centre plans for easy navigation in busy urban areas, plus six district (environs) maps covering Brest, Strasbourg, Marseille, Paris, Nice, Monaco, Nîmes, Avignon, and Orange. Ideal for both long-distance travel and local exploration across France. Perfect for planning routes, discovering hidden gems, and ensuring stress-free driving throughout your French adventures. Autorid:

This top-selling road atlas showcases Britains clearest mapping from the experts at the AA. Each page has been titled with its geographical location so you can turn to the page you need more easily. Discover wonderful scenic routes and tourist attractions, including National Trust, English, Scottish, Welsh and World Heritage sites, as well as other hard-to-find places and useful locations. There are 112 city, town, port and airport plans, full colour county, unitary and administrative area map and a comprehensive 31,500 entry index with airports, top tourist sites and motorway services listed. Motorway maps, ferry planning information and 5 district maps complete the essential motoring content for travelling the country. Autorid:

Each page is clearly titled with its geographical location, making it easy to find the area you need. The mapping includes wide minor roads (both over and under 4 metres wide), toll roads, over 240 service areas plus golf courses and caravan and camping parks. Discover wonderful scenic routes and tourist attractions, including National Trust, English, Scottish, Welsh and World Heritage sites, as well as other hard-to-find places and useful locations. A comprehensive index lists airports, top tourist destinations, and motorway services for quick reference. Autorid:

A hilarious alphabet adventure that will have readers racing from A to Z! A is for apple. B is for ball. C is for castle. But wait! D is NOT for dog. There's a wolf in this book and it's lurking right behind you. YOU are the hero of this story! Can you spot the sneaky wolf hiding throughout this book, escape its clutches and make it all the way to Z? You better watch out for its devious disguises! From the creators of award-winning How to Count to One, featured in the New York Times, comes this mad-cap story that will have you on the edge of your seat! How well do you know your ABC? Praise for How to Count to One: "Just as we once screamed at a pigeon not to drive the bus, we now, with similar glee, take on Salmon as he commands us not to count past one." - New York Times "This debut is more than a book; it's an invitation to have fun." - Observer "Counting book with a delightful difference" - Guardian Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story. Autorid: Caspar Salmon, Matt Hunt

A stunning contemporary real-life story from the brilliant author of Ella on the Outside, with beautiful illustrations by Miguel Bustos. Hattie's life is already complicated enough. She's about to start secondary school, her best friend is going off with someone else and her dad seems to have completely forgotten his promise to let her have a room of her own. So when her mum's goddaughter, Seren, arrives and gets special treatment, Hattie feels pushed out. Could it be that Hattie's family actually prefer Seren? Other excellent books by Cath Howe: Ella on the Outside Not my Fault How to Be Me The Insiders My Life on Fire Autorid: Cath Howe

Discover all kinds of weird and wonderful mistakes you've (probably) never heard of in this funny, fascinating book. Did you know that Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin BY MISTAKE when he forgot to tidy his lab? Or that an 11-year-old child accidentally invented . . . the ICE LOLLY? What about the chemist whose fiery failure led to . . . the very first MATCHSTICK? Or the chef whose attempt to annoy a fussy customer resulted in . . . the creation of CRISPS? From building blunders to musical mishaps, mouthwash to ice-cream cones, post-it notes to fireworks, there are all sorts of incredible mistakes that you've probably never heard of . . . and some of them have shaped life as you know it! Maybe one day YOU will make an incredible mistake too. Shows children how important lessons can be learned from failure and teaches them not to be afraid of making mistakes Features engaging text from author Natalie Labarre, brimming with wit and wow-factor Colourfully brought to life throughout with exuberant and amusing artwork from illustrator Gosia Herba Created in consultation with experts from the University of Cambridge Also available from Natalie Labarre: Incredible Jobs You've (Probably) Never Heard Of - Shortlisted for the 2024 Waterstones Children's Book Award! Autorid: Natalie Labarre, Gosia Herba

Push and pull the sliders to move the story along in this brand-new interactive Pip and Posy board book illustrated by Axel Scheffler! Pip is riding through the park on his scooter! But when Posy snatches it to do some tricks, things go a little wrong for the two best friends . . . Read the story and then push and pull the sliders to watch the scenes change and help Pip and Posy be friends again! A heartwarming and interactive storybook with five big sliders - perfect for little hands! Discover more charming Pip and Posy stories: Pip and Posy: The New Friend (storybook) Pip and Posy: Where Are You? On the Farm (felt flap book) Pip and Posy's Big Book of Words (chunky lift-the-flap book) Pip and Posy: My First Memory Game: Time for Bed (with sliders and puzzles to solve) Autorid: Axel Scheffler, Nosy Crow Ltd

Discover the life-giving, world-shaping magic of WATER in this beautiful picture book about the natural world. Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes and gives a home to millions of creatures! Created in collaboration with the National Trust, this is the perfect science picture book for curious minds. Don't miss the first title in the series: Wonder World: Earth Autorid: Xuan Le, Ben Lerwill

Three Unicorn Academy stories to read, with full-colour episode stills from the hit TV show! Read all about Sophia, Wildstar and their friends in Sapphire dorm in this highly illustrated first storybook for newly-independent readers. With an easy-to-read font, pictures on every page and plenty of magic and sparkle, this is the perfect reading book for young fans of the show. Each chapter follows the friends at Unicorn Academy as they explore the island and its many magical secrets, from the unexpected return of esteemed Unicorn Riders and a volcanic rescue mission to save some foals, to the final stand-off with the Star Snatcher, there is never a dull moment at Unicorn Academy! Ride towards your destiny and discover more magical adventures at Unicorn Academy: Unicorn Academy: Sophia's Invitation (Book 1, Fiction 7+ Chapter Book) Unicorn Academy: Sophia and the Magical Invitation (Book 1, Fiction 5+ Illustrated) Unicorn Academy: Sticker Activity Book Unicorn Academy: Colouring Book Unicorn Academy: Press Out and Decorate Autorid: Nosy Crow Ltd, Unicorn Academy