Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Third Wheel (Hardback)
Jeff Kinney
KID2
7 years +
Seven books, three films and one quirky kid... zoo-wee-mama, the world has gone Wimpy Kid crazy! In the latest eagerly awaited instalment of Jeff Kinney's bestselling series, Greg and Rowley are scrambling around looking for dates to the school's Valentine's Day dance, but will either of them be lucky in love? Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel is a laugh-out-loud read for children aged seven and over.
Disney Classic Look and Find Collection - 4 Books (collection)
DCLF
5 years +
Children aged 5 and over are guaranteed to have hours of fun searching for their favourite Disney characters in this four-book collection of Look and Find books. The books feature a host of popular animated characters from the hit films Aladdin, Finding Nemo, The Lion King and many others and feature detailed illustrations in which children can search for missing items. Presented in a similar format to that of Where's Wally?, these are great books for keeping young Disney fans occupied for hours.
LEGO Ninjago Character Encyclopedia (Hardback)
LNCE
6 years +
LEGO fanatics will love this! Learn all about the Masters of SpinJitzu, their weapons and their vehicles, not to mention the dragons and the exotic locations that can be found throughout the Ninjago universe. Your child will have hours of fun dipping into the LEGO Ninjago Character Encyclopedia and poring over the pictures. There's even an exclusive fully-armed Green Ninja ZX mini figure included!
Fly Origami Fly (Paperback)
Mari Ono
MOPP
7 years +
How to Make Paper Planes and Other Flying Objects provides ideas for 35 step-by-step origami projects that will swoop, dive, guide and fly in an instant. The brilliant flying objects and animals can be made in a matter of minutes and the instructions are accompanied by all the paper you need to complete the projects. With ideas for rockets, space shuttles and other flying objects, Mari Ono and Roshin Ono's book will provide you with instant access to the joy of origami.
The LEGO Ideas Book (Hardback)
Daniel Lipkowitz
LEGD
7 years +
The LEGO Ideas Book will inspire any LEGO fan to create and build a wide range of amazing models! Packed with tips from expert LEGO builders, the hardback book is divided into six themed chapters: transport, buildings, space, kingdoms, adventure and useful makes. With over 500 models and ideas for inspiration, this is the perfect book for LEGO fans of any age who want to make their models cool, fun and imaginative. Amongst the incredible models featured in the book are jet planes, fantastic fortresses and space shuttles!
Goosebumps Horrorland Collection - 10 Books (collection)
R. L. Stine
GOBP
9 years +
R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series has been especially updated to suit a modern audience and this 10-book collection is packed full of chills, thrills and plenty of humour. The addictive books are perfect for reluctant readers as they have fast-paced plots and accessible stories with gruesome twists. Scary stories for children aged 9 and over, every book features a stand-alone story, such as Revenge of the Living Dummy and Say Cheese - and Die Screaming!, as well as extra content to unlock more games, secrets and stories online.
Spy Dogs Collection - 8 Books (collection)
Andrew Cope
SYDG
7 years +
Sniffing out danger wherever she goes, Lara is a highly trained British Secret Service agent dog. But her last mission went wrong and now she has to go undercover as a normal dog, find a family to look after her and await her next instructions. Will she be able to keep her true identity a secret and also manage to thwart Mr Big, the evil drugs baron? Ideal for children aged 7 and over, Andrew Cope's Spy Dog books are both amusing and action packed!
Lord Of The Rings Trilogy DVD Box Set (collection)
Peter Jackson
LOTRD
12 years +
Celebrate the new film release of Lord of the Rings prequel The Hobbit by indulging in this fantastic DVD box set of Peter Jackson's original award-winning trilogy. Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortenson, the films all perfectly bring J.R.R Tolkien's famous Lord of the Rings novel to the screen. Packed with excitement and adventure, the films tell the story of hobbit Frodo Baggins as he inherits a powerful and dangerous ring from his cousin Bilbo and sets off on a quest to destroy it, but danger is never far behind... A record-breaking and Oscar-winning trilogy, this set contains all three films - The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and Return of the King.
Deadly Team Activity Collection - 4 Books (collection)
Steve Backshall
DLYA
7 years +
The Deadly Team Activity Collection sees daredevil adventurer and CBBC star Steve Backshall head up a range of fascinating books that reveal all about some of the deadliest creatures on the planet. From lethal beauties to killer beasts, the four activity books will have kids doodling, puzzle-solving and answering questions on the world's most dangerous animals with the turn of every page. Perfect activity books for animal-mad children aged 7 and over.
Joke Book Collection - 10 Books (collection)
Various
EKOJ
7 years +
This collection of ten fantastic joke books is sure to have both kids and grown-ups laughing out loud! Packed with rib-tickling riddles, timeless teasers and hilarious side-splitters, you can learn how to become a joker with The Crazy Jokers Handbook, laugh your way through history in The 21st Century Joke Book and enjoy the silly side of the festive season with Santa's Christmas Joke Book. There's also a Cat Joke Book and a Joke-A-Day Fun Book to ensure you have fresh and exciting jokes to keep you going for a while!
Please note that page 16 of More Crazy Jokes contains some mild adult humour.
Please note that page 16 of More Crazy Jokes contains some mild adult humour.
Private Peaceful (Hardback)
Michael Morpurgo
PRIV
9 years +
Now a major film, Private Peaceful is a deeply moving account of the huge losses incurred in the First World War. Written by War Horse author, Michael Morpurgo, this beautifully written tale presents an unforgettable insight into the horrors of war. Set on the front line during WWI, the story focuses on 24 hours in the life of Private Tommo who recounts anecdotes from his childhood and relives nightmare experiences of fighting in the trenches. Private Peaceful is an emotional roller-coaster of a read!
Top Gear Guide To Christmas (Hardback)
Richard Porter
TGGC
9 years +
Let the presenters take you through 'A compendium of Christmas carnage' in A Top Gear Christmas. Jeremy Clarkson offers his unique approach to wrapping presents, Richard Hammond tackles the absurdity of Christmas jumpers and James May reveals all about his unsuccessful stint as Santa Claus. The secrets of The Stig's Christmas dinner are also unmasked, as well as which cars will make the best impression at your Christmas party. This is the perfect stocking filler for fans of cars and the hit BBC show.
Astrosaurs Collection - 10 Books (collection)
Steve Cole
AURS
7 years +
This fun collection features books 11 to 20 in Steve Cole's bestselling Astrosaurs series. Captain Teggs leads a group of dinosaurs who fight evil across the galaxy in their incredible spaceship DSS Sauropod. Each book also includes free collectors' cards of Teggs and his faithful crew - Gypsy, Arx and Iggy. Providing great reading practice, these funny stories will not only appeal to boys aged 7 and over who are starting to grow in reading confidence, they're just as likely to tempt reluctant readers too!
Discover the Awesome World (Hardback)
Amanda Askew
DTAW
8 years +
With mind-blowing photographs and hundreds of astonishing facts that showcase our incredible planet, Discover the Awesome World is a great read that shows just how special the Earth is. Produced in association with the Discovery Channel, the book covers a wide range of important reference subjects - from Earth's majestic features to nature's greatest events - to provide an awe-inspiring read that will appeal to the entire family.
A Medal For Leroy (Hardback)
Michael Morpurgo
LERO
9 years +
Michael Morpurgo, the best-loved author of War Horse, returns with a poignant and moving tale illustrated by Michael Foreman. Set in post-war London, A Medal for Leroy is the story of a young boy who lives with his mother. Michael has never known his father, an RAF pilot who was shot down during World War Two. Despite his questions, Michael's mother tells him very little about his father but with the help of his devoted aunts and a small Jack Russell terrier, the past is finally opened up and a hidden history revealed. Michael Morpurgo has created a beautiful and mesmerising tale of wartime bravery, justice, love and hope. A Medal for Leroy will leave an impression long after the last page is turned.
The Ultimate LEGO Ideas Collection - 3 Books (collection)
ULIC
From LEGO's rich history to a celebration of the minfigure and 500 enlightening ideas for model masterpieces to make, the three books in the Ultimate LEGO Collection have it all. Sure to provide plenty of brickmaster inspiration to fans of all ages, the books will provide you with all the information you could ever want to know about the classic brand. The LEGO Book has been expanded and fully revised and gives an in-depth look at the history of the children's toy alongside some fascinating facts, while the LEGO Ideas Book is full of over 500 ideas for your next cool building project. Standing Small celebrates 30 years of minifigures and features everything from the traditional minifigure through to the phenomenally successful LEGO Harry Potter and Star Wars ranges.
Earthfall (Hardback)
Mark Walden
EAFL
9 years +
H.I.V.E author Mark Walden's thriller Earthfall is a book packed with action that has been described as more thrilling than a computer game and more exciting than a film. When Sam wakes to find strange vessels gathered in the sky and sees everyone around him being drawn towards them, he realises that he is somehow immune to an alien signal that is affecting the rest of the population. How long will he be able to survive on his own in a world under siege? Certain to appeal to fans of dystopian fiction like the Hunger Games and The Knife of Never Letting Go, this is an end-of-the-world novel full of suspense, thrills and spills. Perfect for fiction fans aged 9 and over.
Junk Craft Set - 3 Books (collection)
JUNC
7 years +
The Junkcraft Collection features three books that will show children aged 7 and over how to build five spaceships, five racing cars and five aircraft out of household junk! With simple step-by-step instructions, all the things children need can be collected from around the home. Once all the parts have been found, the cool vehicles can be built and painted so they are ready for action! Each book also comes with a bonus set of stickers and fascinating facts.
Beast Quest Series 9 Collection - 6 Books (collection)
Adam Blade
TQUE
7 years +
The bestselling Beast Quest books are great for boys, especially reluctant readers, but equally as appealing to newly confident readers and also have an added collectability factor thanks to the cool collectors' cards included with each book. Series nine continues the adventures of Tom as he faces even more fearsome beasts, this time he comes up against the likes of Minos the Demon Bull, Spikefin the Water King and Silver the Wild Terror. Exciting stories with short chapters packed with familiar characters, repetitive vocabulary, stretching language and pacy narrative and dialogue, these books are a great way of getting children hooked on reading!
SWCH
7 years +
Josh and Danny find themselves being switched into all manner of animal life by madcap inventor Petty Potts and her Switch Spray in Ali Sparkes' brilliant Switch series. Complete with terrific illustrations by Ross Collins, this distinctly reptilian collection of six books includes the likes of Anaconda Adventure, Chameleon Chaos, Lizard Loopy and Turtle Terror. The Switch stories are fast-paced, adventurous and fun and the games, activities and quizzes included in each book all add to the excitement. Perfect for children aged 7 and over, these are books that will even appeal to reluctant readers.
Please note the books in this collection are books 7 to 12 in the S.W.I.T.C.H series.
