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'Forget Sherlock Holmes - this dog detective will have children in suspense [...] A clever pastiche of classic detective fiction' - The Telegraph 5* review of Watts & Whiskerton: Buried Bones and Troublesome TreasureThe second instalment in an adorable new highly-illustrated series bursting with mystery and mischief for readers aged 5+!Budding detective Watts is back in Little Gossip to visit the Whiskertons and attend the village fete bake off. He's looking forward to a fun weekend, but then disaster strikes when the ovens flood with batter and accusations of sabotage begin to fly!Who's responsible for the cake catastrophe? And why would they want to ruin the competition? It's up to Watts and Pearl to solve the curious case. But can this dog and cat detective duo find the proof in the pudding?From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author-illustrator Meg McLaren. Purr-fect for emerging readers and fans of CLAUDE, HOTEL FLAMINGO and RABBIT & BEAR.

Ever wondered what it would be like to be an Incan runner, carrying messages across the ancient Andes at lightning speed? Or perhaps a jester, keeping the royal courts in stitches with your hilarious antics? What about a stage farter? A poo collector? A body double? All these jobs are yours for the taking in history's line-up of the world's oddest jobs. In this book, you'll encounter a colourful cast of characters who embraced the quirkiest of professions, including the legendary Harry Houdini who defied the laws of nature with his mind-bending magic tricks; Bessie Coleman, the first African-American stunt-pilot; Marie Tussaud who fled the French Revolution and came to London to create wax sculptures; Zazel, a Victorian daredevil who became the first human cannonball; and the amazing story of Samuel Sorensen Adams, inventor of many of the most famous joke shop gags such as sneezing powder, the handshake buzzer and the stink bomb. This treasure trove of history's most peculiar jobs will leave you laughing, gasping, and wondering what job you'd have chosen in days gone by - and what jobs you might encounter in the future...

The perfect gift for anyone welcoming a new child into the family, this comforting picture book explores the idea of 'home', through nature's lens.

Josh and Daisy don't expect much from the old broken-down robot they buy at a car boot sale. Only Dadbot isn't your average robot and when he comes to life during a dramatic lightning storm, Josh and Daisy's summer holidays go from dull to dynamite.But the evil Dr Egg has spotted Dadbot's extraordinary skills and is plotting to steal Dadbot! Can Josh and Daisy save Dadbot and put a stop to Dr Egg's world-ending plans before it's too late?Packed with thrills, danger and volleyball, sit your bot down and read it![PICCADILLY TRIANGLE]LightningBattlesTeamwork

Pirouette your way into the Shimmer and Shine dance studio!Dante loves playing football and he loves learning ballet too. Even if his football friends tease him about it . . . So when a local dance competition is announced, Dante is determined Shimmer and Shine take part. They can show everyone just how cool ballet is!Will dancing Beauty and the Beast with a hip-hop twist be enough for the ballet besties to win the day?READ THE WHOLE SERIES!PICCADILLY TRIANGLEDance Self-confidenceDoughnuts

Bronte Tempestra is back for another fun-filled adventure at Sir Sebastian's School for Squires!Bronte and the other trainee knights at Sir Sebastian's School for Squires are visiting the Stones of Forgotten Secrets with the princesses from POOP (The Palace of Obedient and Outstanding Princesses).

. Alethea, Kayla and Rustus are the only ones standing in the way of the evil Professor Penn, who is raising an army of beasts. Desperate to protect their home, they split up to find a way to defeat the professor.

A fantastically funny farmyard fiasco to read aloud, written by Catherine Cawthorne and brought to life by Mike Byrne's larger-than-life illustrations. Farmer loves looking after her animals. Farmer does all the jobs that need to be done. And she does them just right. But most of all, Farmer LOVES her trusty sheepdog, Flo. So when Farmer gets sick, Flo leaps in to SAVE THE DAY! The only question is, what does Farmer actually DO all day? With the help of her farmyard friends, Flo sets to work: brushing the carrots, collecting the geese, sowing the sheep. . . HOLD ON! OH NO - Flo is in a muddle! Will Flo be able to get all the jobs done in time? Or will this farmyard fiasco go from bad to worse? This laugh-out-loud animal adventure will have all readers shouting 'OH NO, FLO!' as Flo's antics unfold, making it the perfect book for storytime. Ideal for fans of Duck in the Truck, You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus and Poo in the Zoo.

Young stegosaurus Teggs is the new captain of the DSS Sauropod, a spaceship designed to defend the Jurassic Quadrant from evil, carnivorous dinosaurs looking for their next meal. With his crew, Ginni, Arx and Iggy, Teggs must defeat cunning raptors aiming to disrupt the Great Dinosaur Games, protect the last remaining plateosaurus eggs as they travel to their new home at the far end of the galaxy, and uncover the mystery lurking in the watery depths of Aqua Minor. From powerful pongs to egg-cellent explosions, missions never quite go to plan . . . but the Astrosaurs are always there to save the day!A brand-new look for the bestselling Astrosaurs series, perfect for fans of STAR CAT and BARB THE BRAVE.

So instead, she escapes to Lylaland: her very own dream world, where anything is possible. Then a national competition invites students at her school to invent the next best thing and finalists are offered the chance to bring their family on a weekend away.

An adorable shaped board book packed with things that go.

An adorable shaped board book packed with dinosaurs.

Welcome to Moon Wood, a magical world beyond your wildest dreams!Bella and her friends live in the sleepy, happy town of Sunny Wood and they're excited about the mysterious apothecary shop that has just opened.

Welcome to Shiver Point, home of spooks, screams and small-town horror! It's hard not to be in a town like Shiver Point, with its urban legends about Blue Bessie: the ghost of Shadow Hill Cemetery who likes to play deadly games with anyone foolish enough to chant her name.

A gripping new Bletchley Park Mystery novel, from Rhian Tracey, author of I, SPY and HIDE AND SEEK. Mary has a gift for languages and codes that has brought her to the attention of the adults working at Bletchley Park.

An innovative board book design that lets toddlers place three chunky shapes into matching slots. This bold, bright board book makes learning about shapes and first words endlessly fun. A chunky circle, triangle and rectangle attach to the book with colourful ribbons to create an engaging shape-sorter game, perfect for children from one to three years. The shapes slot into a die-cut on the page, with satisfying ease, completing a variety of images, from a rocket ship to a colourful butterfly. Matching the shapes aids children in their fine motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination and problem-solving skills. Each spread also introduces popular first words, making this the ideal book to learn from while having fun. Illustrated in vivid colour and effortless style by Polish artist Susie Hammer. Also available: Match the Colour

Have you ever wondered how a dinosaur would measure up against the Great Pyramids of Giza? If a hummingbird could outfly a jet plane? Or how many atoms could fit inside a grain of sand? Do you know how tall the tallest mountain on Earth is? Or how deep the ocean goes? Or how old the oldest tree is? These are just some of the questions explored in this extraordinary book of comparisons. With stunning Victorian-style artwork by award-winning illustrator Page Tsou, this visual feast of a compendium will surprise and delight inquisitive minds in equal measure. Peek inside and discover a beetle that is stronger than an elephant, meet the pterosaur that was bigger than a Spitfire plane and explore the furthest reaches of the known universe. Bursting with fully revised and updated facts and statistics, this is the perfect gift for every non-fiction fan with an interest in the wonders of our world!

All-new slider novelty.

A fun and interactive introduction to the tasty world of food, perfect for children starting school. In Little Explorers: Food, children can learn about delectable ingredients from around the world and how food travels from all over to get to our plates.

A fun and interactive introduction to the wondrous world of weather, perfect for children starting school. Little Explorers: Weather is a lively introduction to Earth's amazing weather patterns and climate.

A heart-warming book about the power of love.

The fantasy adventure continues in the third book of the instant New York Times bestselling series! Return for Year Three at the global magic school in the sky in The Deadly Fates. When Ella, Brigit, and Jason return for their third year at the Arcanum Training Institute, they discover a dark plot brewing. Secrets and deception surround the magic school's founders, and the trio will stop at nothing to find out what really happened to the Institute's enigmatic Conjure architect. As they dive deeper into the mystery, it leads them to the Underworld and the Cards of Deadly Fate - a seemingly impenetrable prison full of villains. And worst of all, their old nemesis, Gia Trivelino, awaits them, ready to wreak more havoc. With tensions between Conjure folks and Marvellers at a fever pitch, the trio must face the living and the dead to get the answers they need to protect their world. Praise for The Marvellers:'The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this world' - Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series'Characters I wish I could meet and magic that filled my dreams for days afterwards' - A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar seriesThe perfect next read for fans of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF.

A FUR-tastically funny rhyming adventure!

An exciting and funny new murder mystery from debut author Niyla Farook. When they're forced to spend the summer together, Ani is convinced it's going to be another Great Twin War like the last time they tried family bonding.

A brand-new novelty series all about things that go!All aboard the baby bus,Step on board and say hello.All aboard the baby bus,The doors SWISH shut, it's time to go!A fun rhyming text, perfect for reading aloud, and full of sounds for little ones to join in with! Climb aboard the bus in this brand-new novelty series for babies and pre-schoolers. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love to make the bus move on every page.Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson, the Daddy Grizzle books by Mark Sperring and author-illustrator of Raj and the Best Day) creates friendly, action-packed scenes, full of detail and warmth. Bursting with adorable animal characters off on a day out in town, this bright and busy book will provide hours of entertainment.Also in the series: Baby on Board: Train (2023), Car (2023), Tractor (2024), Aeroplane (2024), Boat (2025)

Deep in the woods, beneath the trees, the animals are gathering. It's time for Mrs Owl's Forest School. Join Mouse, Squirrel, Fox and Rabbit for a little forest school adventure. Out in the woods, they can learn about wildlife, try something new, get creative and - of course - make friends! And today they are learning how to have fun whatever the weather. This book has something for everyone, whether or not they attend a forest school. Embracing the Forest School focus on play and exploration - and written with an expert consultant - this series will have little ones itching to get outdoors and having adventures of their own. Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson, Baby on Board and author-illustrator of Raj and the Best Day) creates charming, detailed scenes that perfectly blend together storytelling with non-fiction details. In his spare time, Seb volunteers as a Cubs and Squirrels leader (part of the Scouts movement), and his love and knowledge of the outdoors shines through on every page. Perfect for 3-6 year olds.

Christmas won't be Christmas unless Little Bear can find the silver star! Snuggle up and celebrate the night before Christmas with a magical, festive story from Jane Hissey's award-winning series, Old Bear and Friends. It's Christmas Eve, and Old Bear and the other toys are busy putting the finishing touches on the tree. Time is running out before the big day, but something is missing: the shining star that goes on top! The other toys all snuggle down to sleep, but one little bear can't rest until he finds the missing star and makes Christmas extra sparkly for his friends. Join Little Bear as he sets off on a thrilling, night-time adventure, heaving through trap doors, whooshing down chimneys and soaring through the snow with the help of one very special friend... Filled with wintry magic and festive joy, this reassuring, timeless Christmas classic is the perfect bedtime read, building up excitement before the special day.

A journey through life's elemental forces by Greenaway award-winner Grahame Baker-Smith.

Pirouette your way into the Shimmer & Shine dance studio, where the ballet besties are ready to put on a show! Indu loves learning ballet at Shimmer & Shine, her local community dance school.

An uplifting rhyming story about becoming a well-rounded person.