GTAD
5 years +
Action-packed and fast-paced, this 10-book collection features adventure stories at their very best! Based on some of the world's favourite classic adventure tales, the books in this collection have been brilliantly rewritten to appeal to young readers. Featuring page-turning tales about legendary characters such as Robinson Crusoe, Ali Baba, Robin Hood and many more, these stories are fun-filled, dynamic and totally accessible for little ones who are ready to start reading their 'first' novels. Tony Ross' illustrations are perfect for bringing the adventures to life too.
A.M. Homes Set - 3 Books (collection)
AMHO
This collection brings together three of acclaimed author A.M. Homes' bestsellers, including the recent novel May We Be Forgiven. Darkly comic, this book focuses on the very different brothers Harry and George. When George loses control, he forces Harry into an entirely new life... This Book Will Save Your Life was featured on the Richard & Judy Book Club and tells the uplifting story of one man's efforts to make the most of his life despite a number of setbacks, while Music for Torching lays bare the foundations of marriage and family life and has been described as a modern-day Revolutionary Road. All highly emotional, with a psychological edge and flawed but unforgettable characters, these books will appeal to fans of Jonathan Franzen, Jennifer Egan and John Updike.
Skinny Weeks and Weekend Feasts (Hardback)
Gizzi Erskine
GIZI
A revolutionary new approach to losing weight steadily, safely and scrumptiously, Gizzi Erksine's Skinny Weeks and Weekend Feasts will show you how you can have your cake and eat it too! Split into two halves, one section offers delicious and easy-to-follow plans for six days of the week, ideal for helping you drop 1-2lbs every seven days. Featuring mouth-watering recipes like Blackened Mackerel, Korean Beef and Chilli Baked Beans with Sourdough, healthy eating with Gizzi is exciting, adventurous and easy. You can then use her tasty dishes in Weekend Feasts to treat yourself to some truly decadent food, knowing you can eat it guilt-free. Satisfying and achievable, Gizzi's technique will have you feeling good, looking great and staying that way!
Doctor Who: Who-ology (Hardback)
DOCW
7 years +
This unique tour of space and time celebrates the adventures of the BBC's Time Lord from the past 50 years. Who are the members of the Doctor's family? What are the 20 best ways to define a Dalek? What are the galactic coordinates for Gallifrey? If you don't know the answers then you certainly will after reading the amazing facts, figures and stories bursting from Doctor Who: Who-ology. Get to know the ins and outs of the TARDIS, rediscover worlds like Trenzalore, and complete the list of terrific and terrifying monsters the Doctor has fended off over the past half-century. This official and thoroughly entertaining miscellany features drawings, charts and graphs throughout too.
Le Tour 100 (Other)
Various
LETO
The Tour de France celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and Le Tour 100 is a unique visual guide to the famous bike race. One of the world's most prestigious sporting events, this book covers 100 key moments from the history of the Tour and every one is represented by some striking artwork. These seminal moments from each year provide readers with a stunning and informative overview of the event and there's also a section detailing the route and winners of every Tour. Visually stunning, this is an inspirational celebration of a massive sporting and cultural event.
Alien Schoolboy Collection - 3 books (collection)
Ros Asquith
LBOY
6 years +
Previously shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Letters from an Alien Schoolboy series is sure to have even the most reluctant readers laughing out loud. Flowkwee is helping his dad study Earthlings by disguising himself as a schoolboy but is finding it hard to get to grips with the absurdity of human life. He can't understand why Earthlings only have one head or why they can't zoom or fly. But when it falls on Flowkwee to save Earth from disaster, will he be able to do it without unveiling his secret identity? Written by Ros Asquith and praised by the likes of Michael Rosen for their zany humour, these books are sure to become much-loved favourites.
Get Set! Piano Set - 2 books (collection)
GSPO
9 years +
Written specifically for children, Get Set! Piano is a course that will introduce youngsters to the wonderful world of piano music. With a book for tutors and a book focused on piano pieces, both of them offer a range of familiar classics and engaging new pieces for children to learn. The Tutor book will help see beginners through their very first piano lesson up to Prep test level, while the Pieces book covers everything from jigs to jazz. Attractively laid out, these guides are carefully paced and will help build a young pianist's confidence from the start.
The Accidental Apprentice (Hardback)
Vikas Swarup
ACAP
Sapna Sinha works in an electronics store in downtown Delhi. Although she hates her job, she knows that her family will have nothing if she leaves. But as she's soon about to find out, all it takes is a split second for your life to turn around... Leaving the store one lunchtime she bumps into a rich CEO. He tells Sapna that he has chosen her to be the heir to his business empire, there are just seven tests she must pass until her life could change for ever. This is Sapna's pivotal moment, will she succeed? The Accidental Apprentice is another sensational and atmospheric book from the incredible Vikas Swarup.
CFSW
Published to coincide with the centenary of the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show, this beautiful hardback book looks at how the show has grown, changed and shaped the nation's taste in garden design and planting. Written by Royal Horticultural Society insider Brent Elliott, the extensive read includes photographs, plans and posters from the extensive RHS archive, many of which are published here for the first time. Bringing the full Chelsea experience to the page, this is ideal for you, whether you're interested in nurseries and showgardens or just want to buy gardening gloves!
100 Things to Make & Do (Paperback)
Fiona Watt
HTMK
6 years +
Brimming with fun activities for making all kinds of things, this inspiring and entertaining book will have children aged 6+ (and grown-ups!) occupied for hours. Every activity is explained with easy-to-follow instructions and clear step-by-step illustrations, and finished pictures of the impressive finished projects will be sure to encourage children to give each and every one a go! Using techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, printing, cutting and sticking and model making, with this book and a few easy-to-source materials children will be making decorated eggs, party masks, frosted flowers, finger puppets, blow-painted trees and many more delightful projects in no time.
The Ascent of Everest (Hardback)
John Hunt
ASEV
On 29 May 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay stepped on to the summit of Mount Everest and captivated the world with this phenomenal achievement. Marking the 60th anniversary of their conquest, The Ascent of Everest tells the story of how these two brave men managed to reach the top of the world's highest mountain and come back unscathed. It also describes the tenacious endeavour of all those who tried to conquer Everest before them.
Lullaby Baby & CD (Other)
Emma Dodd
LULL
Babies
Bringing together a collection of 12 much-loved songs, from action rhymes to traditional nursery rhymes, Amazing Baby Lullaby Baby! is ideal for occupying your little one at playtime and getting them soothed for bedtime too. Babies and toddlers will love looking at Emma Dodd's lovable full-colour illustrations and the shiny foil features on the pages, and the board book and chunky-tabs format mean little hands, however rough, will enjoy holding it too, while the accompanying 30-minute CD helps to bring the music and songs to life as well. A wonderful novelty book that will certainly entertain and stimulate many of the senses of very young children.
The Iron Fey Collection - 4 books (collection)
Julie Kagawa
KAGA
13 years +
The Iron Fey series for teen readers has been dubbed the next Twilight by many and we are sure young adult readers won't be able to put down these page-turning novels. In a collection of gripping tales about a faery world gone mad, emotions are running high. Combining themes of love and courage, danger and betrayal, Julia Kagawa has expertly created a collection of enchanting and utterly enthralling characters and adventures. The books follow the epic tale of a mysterious evil which no faery creature dare face and the greatest weapon the faeries have is half-human teenager, Meghan... Ideal for older readers who have enjoyed books from Stephenie Meyer, Lauren Kate, Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.
What To Knit When You're Expecting (Paperback)
Nikki Van De Car
KWYE
With 28 patterns for simple mittens, baby blankets, hats, sweaters and much more, Nikki Van De Car's What To Knit When You're Expecting is a wonderful treat for any expectant mother who enjoys knitting. The patterns featured in the book are suitable for babies aged up to 12 months and are relatively simple to make. There's even an illustrated guide to basic techniques for those new to the craft. The projects are organised according to how far the mother is along in her pregnancy and the projects range from clothes for girls and boys to quick and easy knits for when the arrival looms.
Oliver Moon Collection - 12 books (collection)
Sue Mongredien
OMJW
5 years +
Featuring plenty of adventure, extraordinary characters and a huge sprinkling of magic, young children growing in reading confidence will love losing themselves in the enchanting world of Oliver Moon. Oliver is a Junior Wizard and this black-and-white illustrated 12-book collection will appeal to boys and girls alike as they read the comical tales of Oliver and his fantastic friends. Featuring all kinds of stories of magic and mayhem, including Oliver cooking up an extra special potion at school, enlisting the help of his pet dragon to collect litter, taking on a broomstick obstacle race and uncovering a very special birthday surprise, this fun and engaging series will be sure to keep kids enthralled from start to finish.
Tiny Islands (Hardback)
Dixe Wills
TINI
Not only is Britain an island, but it also rejoices in hundreds of islands of its own and Dixe Wills' Tiny Islands: 60 Remarkable Little Worlds Around Britain is a book that celebrates them. From islands off the coast to those that are situated in lakes, lochs and rivers, each one is accessible to the public and they all have a captivating story to tell. With over 60 islands from in and around Britain featured throughout the hardback, each with its own hand-drawn map, there are a number of descriptions, reviews, maps and photographs to pore over.
Otter Country (Hardback)
Miriam Darlington
OTTE
Otter Country is Miriam Darlington's account of her year spent travelling around Britain in search of wild otters. From her home in Devon to the wilds of Scotland, Cumbria, Wales, Northumberland, Cornwall and Somerset, the book follows Darlington's search through different landscapes, seasons, weather and light as she tries to track down one of British nature's most elusive animals. Along the way, she meets otter experts, conservationists, ecologists, fishermen and many more. Beautifully written and perfect for nature lovers, the magnificently absorbing prose is complemented by wonderful line-drawing illustrations.
Little Girls' Activity Book (Paperback)
Usborne
LGAB
4 years +
Featuring puzzles, drawing, colouring, dot-to-dots, mazes, spot-the-difference challenges, plus many more exciting activities especially designed with girls aged 4+ in mind, the Little Girls' Activity Book is a must-have boredom buster. Great for long journeys, holidays or simply for keeping children engaged during playtime, the entertaining activities are not only enjoyable for children to complete, but they also allow kids to explore their creative sides and practise skills such as counting, pen control and learning to follow steps and instructions independently. Guaranteed to keep children busy for hours!
Rumer Godden Collection - 3 Books (collection)
Rumer Godden
RUME
This three-book collection will act as the perfect introduction to the highly acclaimed author Rumer Godden. Including Black Narcissus, the novel that inspired an Academy Award-winning film in 1947, the books are all full of high emotion, intensity and drama. Black Narcissus is the story of a sisterhood of nuns on a mission in Himalayan India, while Breakfast with the Nikolides is a coming-of-age story set in post-colonial East Bengal and Kingfishers Catch Fire tells the story of a young English woman's dramatic and disturbing experiences in Himalayan Kashmir. Stories that will stay with you long after you've finished reading them, this is a collection not to be missed!
Little Boys' Activity Book (Paperback)
Usborne
LBAB
4 years +
Keep young children busy for hours with this fantastic full-colour activity book, designed especially with boys in mind. Great for keeping kids entertained during holidays, on long journeys or simply for playtime use, this bumper book is a wonderful boredom buster. Containing plenty of puzzles, opportunities to get creative with colouring and drawing, chances to practise counting and exercising observational and pen-control skills with dot-to-dot challenges, fun mazes and spot-the-difference features too, this is guaranteed to be a hit with your little one!
