Roald Dahl Collection - 15 Books (collection)
Roald Dahl
ROJ
8 years +
We are delighted to have this wonderful boxed collection back in stock. Undoubtedly the country's best loved children's author, Roald Dahl's stories continue to delight, excite, shock, entertain and please generation after generation of children. We have gathered here the complete collection of his novels, including Matilda, The Twits and The BFG and each one has been repackaged to appeal to a whole new audience of children who will be sure to enjoy in Quentin Blake's timeless illustrations too. This set is an essential addition to your child's bookshelf.
Paul Hollywood's Bread (Hardback)
Paul Hollywood
PHOL
Following the hugely successful How to Bake, Paul Hollywood is back with a recipe book dedicated to bread making. Accompanying his primetime BBC television series, this stunning hardback features six chapters, each with five bread recipes and then further spin-off recipe ideas where Paul uses each different bread as the basis for a fantastic meal. The days of baking a beautiful loaf and then leaving it to go stale are over! From transforming the basic white bloomer into a picnic delight and using white chocolate and raspberry bread for an unbeatable summer pudding, to creating stilton and bacon rolls with a delicious celery soup and baking fluffy crumpets - the base for eggs Benedict, everything in this baking book is achievable and utterly delicious. With the expert guidance in Paul Hollywood's Bread, anyone can be a star baker!
Ann Cleeves Collection - 10 Books (collection)
Ann Cleeves
CLEE
With the television adaptation of her Vera Stanhope series proving very successful, there has never been a better time to start working your way through bestselling author Ann Cleeve's enticing crime fiction. This ten-book collection includes all five of her books starring Vera Stanhope and also the Shetland island Quartet series. Every single book in the collection is captivating, riveting and full of shocking twists and turns guaranteed to keep you guessing throughout.
NSHK
7 years +
Boasting 16 of William Shakespeare's most popular and enduring plays, this collection features more Shakespeare Stories than ever before. From the tragedy of Macbeth to the humour of Much Ado About Nothing, this superb collection of paperbacks makes an excellent introduction to Shakespeare for younger readers. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross's engaging black-and-white illustrations, each play is vividly brought to life allowing these culturally enriching stories to be shared with as wide an audience as possible.
Gillian Flynn Collection- 3 Books (collection)
FLNN
This three-book set will introduce you to the work of Gillian Flynn, an author who has taken the world of crime fiction by storm. One of the most talked-about novels of recent years, Gone Girl tells the story of Nick and Amy Dunne, a very unhappily married couple. When Nick is accused of murdering Amy, all the evidence points towards him being guilty, but not all is as it seems... With narrators that make it difficult to know who to trust and plenty of twists and turns along the way, this is a very stylish psychological thriller. The set also contains Gillian's two previous novels, the compelling Dark Places and gripping Sharp Objects.
Sticker Picture Atlas of the World (Paperback)
Sam Lake
PASB
5 years +
This brilliantly informative and highly engaging Sticker Picture Atlas of the World from the experts at Usborne is a great way to introduce children to different countries and key facts about each one. With the turn of each bright and bold page, young children can place stickers of landmarks, animals and people in the right places and they'll be having so much fun that they won't even notice the knowledge they are building up too! The fresh, modern and lively illustrations make this an inviting and interesting first atlas that children will love exploring over and over again.
Quentin Blake Collection - 10 Books (collection)
Quentin Blake
QUEN
3 years +
A much-loved illustrator famed for his iconic association with Roald Dahl's tales, Quentin Blake is also a brilliant and witty writer in his own right and his stories are an absolute joy. This collection brings together ten picture books that are sure to delight children. There's the over-ambitious Mrs Armitage, the amazing performance artist Angelo and the inimitable Mister Magnolia, a man with many skills and possessions but only one boot. These crazy characters are sure to bring joy and exuberance to bedtime reading. The books come complete with trademark Blake illustrations and are sure to be returned to again and again.
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.
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.
Written by the experts Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk (How to Help Your Child) is full of advice on the best way of getting kids' cooperation - without resorting to arguing. The communication techniques featured here have been taught all over the country and if you've ever felt you had no other alternative to lecturing and criticizing a child, this practical guide will help you keep calm and under control. The book uses real-life situations to show how you can respect and respond to children's feelings in a satisfying way.
Jo Nesbo Collection - 6 Books (collection)
Jo Nesbo
JNES
Following in the ever-popular vein of Steig Larsson, this great value 6-book collection by international bestselling author Jo Nesbo will take readers deep into the crime scenes of some incredibly dark murders and on plenty of thrilling investigative journeys with Detective Harry Hole. From the strange disappearance of wives and mothers when Oslo's first snowfall sets in, to a professional hit man on the run and playing by rules of his own, Harry is at the heart of these edge-of-your-seat novels. Packed with terrible shocks, tension and chilling atmosphere, Nesbo's creepy and contemporary thrillers are totally unputdownable.
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!
Morpurgo Classic Collection - 16 Books (collection)
Michael Morpurgo
ORPU
8 years +
Award-winning storyteller Michael Morpurgo has delighted children for years with his beautiful writing and utterly gripping tales and this 16-book collection is a must-have addition to any avid young reader's bookshelf. Presented in a slipcase, the novels show just a snippet of Morpurgo's impressive back catalogue and include some all-time favourites. Featuring the touching Mr Nobody's Eyes, the dramatic Kensuke's Kingdom and the poignant Little Foxes, the set also includes the stunning inspiration behind the bestselling show and Spielberg's blockbuster film, War Horse. A powerful collection that children aged 9+ will love working their way through.
Please note some of these titles have been available in our previous Michael Morpurgo collections.
Please note some of these titles have been available in our previous Michael Morpurgo collections.
Instructions for a Heatwave (Hardback)
Maggie O'Farrell
IFAH
Departing from her more dramatic and psychological storylines, here Costa-Novel Award winning Maggie O'Farrell writes a moving yet humorous novel about a family drawn together in a time of need. When Gretta's husband disappears without a word from their London home, her grown-up children return to help solve the mystery. Michael Francis is increasingly estranged from his wife; Monica's new role as stepmother isn't fooling anyone; and black sheep Aoife is still finding it hard to keep a childhood secret. Will the time back under one roof and a revealing journey to Connemara provide a turning point for them as individuals and as a unit?
AMAM
Toddlers
Young children interested in gizmos, gadgets and anything that goes vroom will love this exciting 10-book collection that will introduce them to all kinds of very cool vehicles. From Amazing Aeroplanes and Dazzling Diggers to Super Submarines and Tough Trucks, each book is full of fun facts and bright pictures explaining just what each amazing machine can do. The accompanying CD also makes following each book and all its interesting information that much more engaging for very young readers starting to look at books independently. Tough little toddlers will love the fast and furious facts in this roaringly good collection!
SOGG
Fans of the Great British Bake Off, and those who enjoy baking everything from the everyday to the extraordinary, will love this beautiful hardback. Designed to help avid bakers improve their techniques, this charming recipe book is bursting with practical advice including fascinating trivia, historical facts about baking, and the crucial chemistry behind award-winning cakes, biscuits, pastries, bread and baked desserts. Set out in an easy-to-follow format with accompanying illustrations, this in-depth guide for bakers of all levels is an invaluable home-baking cookbook that will ensure you whip up plenty of your own showstoppers with never a dreaded soggy bottom in sight!
Toddler Songs Audio Collection (collection)
TODS
Toddlers
Babies and toddlers will be entertained for hours with over 100 wonderful songs across eight CDs in this audio collection. Including nursery rhymes, playtime rhymes, silly songs, counting and action songs, each CD features an array of tunes ideal for very young children. Perfect for fun times and singalongs, and even for car journeys, this collection is a must-have for occupying little ones. The sturdy tin case and carry handle mean transporting the CDs anywhere and everywhere is safe and simple, and Katie Saunders' characteristically adorable artwork makes this a pleasure to look at, as well as to listen to.
Please note there is an error on the packaging of this product and there are actually 136 songs featured across the eight CDs.
Please note there is an error on the packaging of this product and there are actually 136 songs featured across the eight CDs.
Crochet Step by Step (Hardback)
Sally Harding
OCHE
Needlecraft expert Sally Harding's Crochet Step by Step will provide you with all the tools, techniques and stitches you need to create beautiful and original crocheted items. With clear photographs, the book offers step-by-step instructions for over 100 stitches and techniques and there is a foolproof guide to help beginners get started with crochet. Also suitable for experienced crocheters who want to refresh their skills, the book contains 20 contemporary projects for you to try out, ranging from simple throws and cushions to beanies and baby toys.
How to Bake (Hardback)
Paul Hollywood
HTBA
Paul Hollywood, the star of BBC2's The Great British Bake Off reveals all the secrets of his craft in the glorious hardback How to Bake. In the baking book, Paul shares his finely honed skills and shows that, with the right guidance, anyone can achieve baking success time after time. Packed with easy-to-follow, clearly explained and utterly delicious recipes, Paul takes the reader through the basic techniques and explains how to make an abundance of breads, pastries, cakes and biscuits. Among the tasty treats on offer are wholemeal loaf, tin bread, ciabatta, focaccia, sour cherry and chocolate loaf, fresh croissants, chocolate temptation cake and buttery shortbread. A great book for anyone who wants to start baking!
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.
