Haunted
Susan Cooper, Joseph Delaney, Berlie Doherty, Jamila Gavin, Matt Haig, Robin Jarvis, Derek Landy, Sam Llewellyn, Mal Peet, Philip Reeve, Eleanor Updale
1/9/2011
Paperback
One, Two, Cockatoo!
8/7/2010
Paperback
One cockatoo on his own in a tree.Two cockatoos fly over……that’s three!
Grandad's Pride
7/6/2023
Hardcover
Grandad and Milly reunite to learn about Pride and the power of community in this touching and vibrant sequel to Waterstones Prize-winning Grandad’s Camper.
PANTemonium!
7/6/2023
Paperback
Oh, Pantemonium! Fred the Giant’s megapants scoop up the entire town in this hilarious caper from award-winning author Peter Bently.
Home is Where My Heart Is
7/6/2023
Hardcover
A profound and poignant story that celebrates the true meaning of home, from award-winning and bestselling Smriti Halls and rising star Alice Courtley.
Maddy Yip's Guide to Parties
7/6/2023
Paperback
Grandad is turning 80, so Maddy decides to throw him the best birthday party ever – what can possibly go wrong? When it comes to the Yips, quite a lot.
Jacko
Jeanne Willis, Kate McKendrick Grove
17/5/2023
Paperback
Based on the true story of the childhood of London Zoo’s head keeper, Mick Carman. When Mick rescues an injured baby jackdaw, so begins a special bond between a nature-loving boy and his pet bird.
World Weavers
3/5/2023
Paperback
World Weavers spins an epic tale across multiple, shifting realities. Part-western thriller, part cli-fi dystopia and part gothic horror, this is a story about family – what tears it apart, and what might bind it back together
Watch Out! There's a Monster Coming!
3/5/2023
Hardcover
A simple and fun book about a monster who’s hungry for… CAKE!
Elmer and the Gift
3/5/2023
Paperback
The 30th and final Elmer storybook from BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members; featuring a reading guide and a link to online resources from Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Oscar's Story
3/5/2023
Hardcover
Oscar learns about the power of books and the importance of imagination in this sweet story about sharing and growing up.
Elmer Search and Find Numbers
3/5/2023
Board Book
Search and find with Elmer! A first counting-themed spotting book from our favourite patchwork elephant. Learn to count to ten with Elmer the patchwork elephant!
The King's Pants
3/5/2023
Paperback
Celebrate King Charles III’s coronation with this riotous story jam-packed with royal pants from the author of the award-winning and bestselling The Queen’s Knickers!
The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book
5/4/2023
Hardcover
A diversely illustrated and interactive book from award-winning Sally Nicholls that invites families to play along, beeping noses, sniffing sweet-smelling baby toes and gobbling up bellies!
The Muddlemoor Mysteries: The Chicken Farm Fiasco
5/4/2023
Paperback
Granny’s village is a hotspot for crime. Joe and his cousins have to concentrate even when they’re watching telly. And the weird thing is, Granny never seems to notice.
Mummy's Special Day
Frances Stickley, Carolina Rabei
5/4/2023
Paperback
Mummy makes every day special, so it’s about time she had her own perfect day full of all her favourite things.
Four Bad Unicorns
5/4/2023
Paperback
Tackling the theme of childhood disability and play with humour and warmth… and unicorns.
Skunk! Skedaddle!
Peter Bently, Laurie Stansfield
5/4/2023
Hardcover
Discover that skunks don’t always stink, with Roald-Dahl Funny Prize-winning Peter Bently.
The Mightiest Bite
8/3/2023
Hardcover
A riot of humour and colour in this silly, yet educational, picture book by journalist-turned-picture book author Howard Calvert.
The Magic of Endings
8/3/2023
Paperback
Secrets, loss and spell-binding adventure awaits . . . but you will need courage, lots of it. Are you ready?
The Bookshop Mice
8/3/2023
Paperback
From Waterstones Children’s Book Award shortlisted Robert Starling comes this new tale about the magic of books.
Lolly Luck
8/3/2023
Paperback
Lolly Luck is lucky by name, lucky by nature. But suddenly her luck starts to change.
A Bear’s Guide to Beekeeping
Pip Cornell, Alex G. Griffiths
8/3/2023
Paperback
From art director Pip Cornell and rising talent Alex Griffiths comes a hilarious spoof beekeeping guide for bears
The Pet Potato
8/3/2023
Paperback
A funny story with a sweet, green-fingered resolution for any child who’s ever begged their parents for a pet!
Unspoken
8/3/2023
Hardcover
Following Coretta Scott King and Caldecott Award-winning The Undefeated, Kwame Alexander’s new picture book tells the story of slavery, with mixed media art by award-winning muralist and sculptor Dare Coulter.
Shine Like the Stars
1/2/2023
Hardcover
A beautiful, poetic picture book about knowing your worth and understanding your feelings.
Hedge Lion
1/2/2023
Hardcover
A friendship story about being your best self and helping others to be theirs.
Little Sure Shot
1/2/2023
Paperback
Annie Oakley’s early life is marked by tragedy and poverty – can her incredible shooting skills take her from rags to riches?
The Blue Umbrella
1/2/2023
Hardcover
The story of a mysterious umbrella that turns up unexpectedly, just when the community need it the most.
Goodnight, Elmer Puppet Book
1/2/2023
Board Book
Help Elmer find the perfect place to sleep in this interactive puppet bedtime adventure!
Corgi and the Queen, The
1/2/2023
Hardcover
Can one dog help a young princess learn how to become a beloved queen? The true and touching story of Queen Elizabeth II and her first corgi, Susan.
The Pipsqueak
4/1/2023
Paperback
You don’t need super powers to be a hero… or to make enemies into friends.
Marry Me, Mole?
4/1/2023
Paperback
Mole loves Bird and Bird loves Mole, but can they make their love work?
Mermaid School: The Spooky Shipwreck
Lucy Courtenay, Sheena Dempsey
1/12/2022
Paperback
Marnie Blue and her friends are going on a trip to an activity centre in Mermaid Lagoon. But can she find out the secret of the spooky shipwreck nearby?
Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris
1/12/2022
Paperback
Theodosia will need all her amazing abilities as she battles the dastardly Serpents of Chaos again – there will be curses, secret societies and a runaway Egyptian jackal…
Tremendous Things
3/11/2022
Paperback
Wilbur hopes to reinvent himself and win the heart of the girl of his dreams – but is he trying too hard?
Home for Grace
3/11/2022
Hardcover
An unforgettable, heart-warming introduction to the homelessness and refugees from a child’s perspective, with empathy and friendship at its heart.
Booked
Kwame Alexander, Dawud Anyabwile
3/11/2022
Paperback
Kwame Alexander’s acclaimed verse novel Booked is vividly brought to life as a graphic novel with stunning illustrations by star talent Dawud Anyabwile.
One Drop
3/11/2022
Paperback
In a future war-torn Britain, two young people battle to keep their love alive and break free. Book 2 of the Ruled Britannia trilogy.
Loving Kindness
Deborah Underwood, Tim Hopgood
3/11/2022
Paperback
Learn to be kind to yourself and to others with New York Times best-selling Deborah Underwood and award winning illustrator Tim Hopgood.
The Haunting of Tyrese Walker
3/11/2022
Paperback
On a family visit to Jamaica, Tyrese starts experiencing impossibly strange and terrifying things – who can he trust when his memories start to fade?
Cats
3/11/2022
Paperback
Fun and fascinating – the perfect handbook for any family with a cat, or thinking about getting their first cat.
Scissorella
Clare Helen Welsh, Laura Barrett
5/10/2022
Paperback
The classic Cinderella story with a modern feminist twist, inspired by film director and pioneer of silhouette animation, Lotte Reiniger.
Blow a Kiss, Catch a Kiss
5/10/2022
Hardcover
Award-winning poet and children’s author Joseph Coelho presents a delightful collection of 44 short poems to share with young babies and toddlers.
Bookworms
5/10/2022
Hardcover
Bookworms: find yourself reflected in the pages of a book, and the world will be ready for you.
Ghost Orchid
5/10/2022
Hardcover
Travel the world with Ava and her botanist parents, and learn to live in the moment, from picture book rising star Fiona Lumbers.
Tiny Reindeer
5/10/2022
Paperback
A joyful Christmas tale about a tiny reindeer finding his rightful place in the world, from Kate Greenaway shortlisted Chris Naylor-Ballesteros.
Three Bullets
5/10/2022
Paperback
A near-future dystopia about race, gender and survival from the Godfather of YA. Book 1 of the Ruled Britannia trilogy.
The Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey
5/10/2022
Paperback
A companion story to Tomek’s Story, in which Hannah tells the full tale of her adventures searching for the magical upside down river before and after she met Tomek.
The Christmas Owl
Gideon Sterer, Ellen Kalish, Ramona Kaulitzki
5/10/2022
Hardcover
A joyful picture book based on the true story of a tiny owl found inside a Christmas tree that’s guaranteed to be the cutest story you read this season.
A Tale of Two Dragons
Geraldine McCaughrean, Peter Malone
7/9/2022
Paperback
From multi-award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean and renowned artist Peter Malone.
Adoette
7/9/2022
Hardcover
The inspiring tale of conservation told through the life of a tree called Adoette, and all the things she saw in her 100 years on Earth, from award-winning and bestselling author-illustrator Lydia Monks.
Elmer and the Gift
7/9/2022
Hardcover
The 30th Elmer story explores the themes of dementia and spending time with elderly relatives.
Meet the Family
7/9/2022
Paperback
Meet this highly eccentric family from the comic geniuses John Yeoman and Quentin Blake, certain to be more extraordinary than any family you’ve ever known!
My First Elmer Bedtime
7/9/2022
Board Book
A classic Elmer tale abridged for the youngest readers at bedtime in a chunky, shaped board book.
Cuckoo Summer
7/9/2022
Paperback
When Tommy and Sally discover a wounded Nazi airman who has been shot down in their local woods, they must decide whether to report him or keep him hidden.
We Were Wolves
7/9/2022
Paperback
An intense, darkly spellbinding story of a boy awaiting his father’s return from prison as an ancient woodland awakes.
Running with Horses
7/9/2022
Hardcover
A sequel to We Were Wolves. Rabbit’s new life on the coast is threatened by a dangerous discovery.
Mia and the Miffkins
3/8/2022
Paperback
Family comes first in this magical story of two warring siblings who find the Miffkins, and rediscover their love for each other.
Loulou & Tummie BUGS
3/8/2022
Board Book
See the natural world close up and learn new words with folding-page board books from Danish design duo Loulou & Tummie.
Loulou & Tummie OCEANS
3/8/2022
Board Book
See the natural world close up and learn new words with folding-page board books from Danish design duo Loulou & Tummie.
Marry Me, Mole?
3/8/2022
Hardcover
Mole loves Bird and Bird loves Mole, but can they make their love work?
The Zoo Inside Me
3/8/2022
Hardcover
Meet your animal alter-egos in this picture book about dealing with our emotions – and recognising the effect they can have on others.
The Blackthorn Branch
3/8/2022
Paperback
Cassie must rescue her brother from the Fair Folk, who dwell in the underworld of Annwn. But the task is no simple one…
The Bolds Go Green
3/8/2022
Paperback
The sixth title in the fabulously funny Bolds series sees Teddington’s wildest family do their bit for the environment – with unexpected consequences!
All the Dogs
3/8/2022
Hardcover
Created by the 2019 winner of the UK Independent Booksellers’ Best New Illustrator Award!
Happy Times!
6/7/2022
Hardcover
Celebrate the happiest and most special moments spent with much-loved family in this heartfelt picture book from multi-award winning Michael Foreman.
Dadaji's Paintbrush
Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Ruchi Mhasane
6/7/2022
Hardcover
A heart-warming story of dealing with bereavement and keeping a legacy alive set in a village in India, with a beautiful grandparent-grandchild relationship at its heart.
The Day Fin Flooded the World
6/7/2022
Paperback
A fanciful, soggy adventure from picture book favourite Adam Stower.
Maddy Yip's Guide to Holidays
6/7/2022
Paperback
Maddy Yip is going on a seaside holiday! But will she get to go on the amazing new roller coaster?
While the Storm Rages
6/7/2022
Paperback
Noah and his friends fight to save animals from being put to sleep at the outbreak of World War Two.
The Colour of Hope
6/7/2022
Paperback
A miracle child is born with the power to restore colour and hope in the world – but danger is snapping at her heels
Rigatoni the Pasta Cat
1/6/2022
Paperback
Rigatoni the cat is very disappointed when his owners go away and he stops getting pasta for tea. Can he find someone who will help?
Peep!
1/6/2022
Paperback
Dog doesn’t like venturing outside of her comfort zone, but there’s nothing she won’t do for Peep.
The Bookshop Mice
1/6/2022
Hardcover
From Waterstones Children’s Book Award shortlisted Robert Starling comes this new tale about the magic of books.
The Pet Potato
1/6/2022
Hardcover
A funny story with a sweet, green-fingered resolution for any child who’s ever begged their parents for a pet!
The Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey
1/6/2022
Paperback
When Tomek learns of the magical upside down River Qjar, he sets out on a fantastical journey to find it.
Mouse in the House
4/5/2022
Paperback
A farcical catch-the-mouse caper from award-winning comic writer Russell Ayto.
PANTemonium!
4/5/2022
Hardcover
Oh, Pantemonium! Fred the Giant’s megapants scoop up the entire town in this hilarious caper from award-winning author Peter Bently.
The Trouble With Earth
4/5/2022
Hardcover
Learn to be kind with award-winning Alex Latimer’s The Trouble With Earth, when our planet is cruelly excluded from the Solar System annual holiday.
Elmer and the Bedtime Story
4/5/2022
Paperback
Elmer’s in charge of bedtime! But which is the best bedtime story?
Four Bad Unicorns
4/5/2022
Hardcover
Tackling the theme of childhood disability and play with humour and warmth… and unicorns.
Papa Penguin
4/5/2022
Paperback
Penguins love their chicks even when they can’t be with them, and Sam learns that his dad feels just the same.
The Secret of Splint Hall
4/5/2022
Paperback
Two girls must unearth an ancient myth hidden deep beneath the mysterious Splint Hall…
Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos
4/5/2022
Paperback
Theodosia must fight the ancient Egyptian curses which threaten to destroy her parents’ museum and bring down the country.
The Taking of Jake Livingston
4/5/2022
Paperback
Sixteen-year-old Jake sees dead people, but when one ghost starts menacing him, Jake soon realises he’s out of his depth.
I Want My Potty!
1/4/2022
Board Book
The original Little Princess story and potty-training classic is celebrating its 35th anniversary!
Cally and Jimmy
1/4/2022
Paperback
Four short stories in one!A fantastic set of stories about a girl and her twin brother who has ADHD. They always seem to be in double trouble…
Kemosha of the Caribbean
1/4/2022
Paperback
Born a slave, Kemosha makes a desperate bid for her freedom. But the only way to win her brother’s freedom is on the high seas – with the notorious Captain Morgan
The Muddlemoor Mysteries: The Book Club Bank Heist
1/4/2022
Paperback
Granny’s village is a hotspot for crime. Joe and his cousins have to concentrate even when they’re watching telly. And the weird thing is, Granny never seems to notice.
Grumpy Hat
1/4/2022
Paperback
Learn how to get rid of your grumpy hat in this uplifting story from former television producer and children’s author Nicola Kent.
Meet the Family
2/3/2022
Hardcover
Everyone’s family is different, but none more so than this one from the imagination of legendary team John Yeoman and Quentin Blake.
Mummy's Special Day
Frances Stickley, Carolina Rabei
2/3/2022
Hardcover
Mummy makes every day special, so it’s about time she had her own perfect day full of all her favourite things.
A Bear’s Guide to Beekeeping
Pip Cornell, Alex G. Griffiths
2/3/2022
Hardcover
Are you a bear considering keeping your very own bees? Can’t get enough of delicious honey? Then this is the book for you!
The Story Thief
2/3/2022
Paperback
From Waterstones Book Prize shortlisted Graham Carter comes this story perfect for little bookworms, and those who haven’t quite discovered the magic of books yet…
Emergency Mouse
2/3/2022
Paperback
A classic story celebrating our hospitals, illustrated by highly acclaimed artist Ralph Steadman.
Old Macdonald Had a Phone
2/2/2022
Paperback
Sing along to the tune of Old Macdonald had a Farm, and learn to put down your phone in this hilarious cautionary tale for a new generation of phone-users.
Haunted
Susan Cooper, Joseph Delaney, Berlie Doherty, Jamila Gavin, Matt Haig, Robin Jarvis, Derek Landy, Sam Llewellyn, Mal Peet, Philip Reeve, Eleanor Updale
2/9/2020
Paperback
The Proudest Blue
1/6/2020
Paperback
Asiya’s hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave.
Elmer: A Classic Collection
1/9/2019
Hardcover
A collection of five of Elmer’s best-loved tales, bound together in a beautiful hardback treasury. The perfect gift for fans of Elmer and his colourful adventures, and an ideal introduction for the very youngest readers.
The Great Dog Bottom Swap
4/4/2019
Paperback
‘Big, clever, funny’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ‘It’s maybe my all time favourite kids’ book’ DAWN O’PORTER ‘Unmissable!’ BOOKSELLER Celebrating its 10th year in publication, this unmissable and hilarious picture book has been shortlisted for the Sheffield Book Award
Things a Bright Girl Can Do
1/2/2018
Paperback
LONGLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019Shortlisted for the National Book Award
The Serpent King
4/1/2018
Paperback
Longlisted for the Carnegie MedalWinner of the American Library Association Morris Award for best debut YAWinner of the
His Royal Whiskers
5/1/2017
Paperback
Something worse than kidnapping.Something worse than murder. Somehow, the Prince has been miraculously transformed into a fluffy-wuffy kitten. Why has this terrible cat
Out of Shadows
6/10/2016
Paperback
‘No, sir, no way!’‘What if I then told you we’d gone back in time and his name was Adolf Hitler? Would you do it then?’ Zimbabwe, 1980s. The fighting has stopped, independence has been won and Robert Mugabe has come to power offering the end of the Old Way and promising hope for black Africans.For Robert Jacklin, it’s all new: new continent, new country, new school. And very quickly he learns that for some of his white classmates, the sound of guns is still loud, and their battles rage on.Boys like Ivan. Clever, cunning Ivan.He wants things back to how they were, and he’s taking his fight to the very top. Winner of the Costa, the UKLA and the Branford Boase Awards
The Young Performing Horse
2/6/2016
Paperback
Discover the amazing story of a little horse with an unusual gift from the much-loved author-illustrator duo of John Yeoman and Quentin Blake.
