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From the brilliant illustrator, Simon Tyler, comes a wonderful compendium of space, space travel and much more.

One day our sun will grow…and grow…and grow…until it ends its life as a red giant 400x its current size. Wonder at facts like these, and much more, in the new illustrated guide to Space. Space is fascinating, and in this book Simon Tyler gorgeously illustrates the planets, meteors, rockets and galaxies – even strange phenomena like the speed of light and solar flares!

From renowned children's author Polly Faber and Stardust illustrator Briony May Smith comes an exciting and gorgeous new picture book that features a Peter Rabbit for the 21st century…

Hodge, an adorable bunny, is minding his own business… well, he's stealing some carrots from Mrs Sprat's garden, actually… when he ends up stuck in the hedge. Mrs Sprat advances, wanting to get rid of the pesky bunny, and a buzzard overheard spies a tasty rabbit dinner, too. Can Hodge escape from bird of prey and angry gardener in time to take the carrots home?

The lyrical story, by Polly Faber, is perfect for reading aloud and packed with page-turning suspense. Illustrated by Briony May Smith, each page is full of detailed visual delights.

A beautiful tale about kindness and forgiveness, packed with adventure and peril.

Whatever the emergency in Pontypandy, Fireman Sam and the Fire Crew are here to save the day!

Fireman Sam and his Emergency Crew are always ready to rescue! The team are going on patrol but they need your help. Little heroes will love finding the right gadgets to save the day.

Fans of TV’s best-loved firefighter will love following the many adventures of Fireman Sam and his team: Elvis Cridlington, Penny Morris, Tom Thomas, Station Officer Steele and Radar the rescue dog. With Jupiter the Fire Engine and many other rescue vehicles, the Fire Crew keep the residents of Pontypandy safe – especially Naughty Norman!

Fireman Sam is a big hit with kids aged 3 and 4 and perfect entertainment for those who love Bob the Builder and Postman Pat. Sam is the hero next door!

This book shows all types of insects in colourful detail and tells you all about their senses, defences, camouflage, how they catch prey, where they live and more. Become a bug expert and see their real beauty with this stunning book.

This is a gorgeous coffee-table quality book that features over 50 bugs illustrated in a cool and graphic style.

Packed with stunning, detailed illustrations and astonishing facts, this book will introduce you to some of the strangest, scariest, biggest, smallest and most beautiful insects around.

Discover the bug with a 50-cm-long tongue, get to know the insect that eats dung for dinner and meet the ant that can paralyse with a single sting!

Want to become a bug expert? Then look no further.

It can be a pickle to pick the right dog. Take a guided tour of the dogs’ home with one characterful canine – he’s been there the longest and knows everyone, so he’ll make sure you bring home the perfect companion.

With gorgeous illustrations and laugh-out-loud text this book is guaranteed to be your favourite, whichever dog you choose!

From the star writer and illustrator team of the Mango & Bambang series comes a funny, heartwarming picture book all about choosing the right dog.

It can be a pickle to pick the right dog. Take a guided tour of the dogs’ home with one characterful canine – he’s been there the longest and knows everyone, so he’ll make sure you bring home the perfect companion.

Will it be hungry Harvey, who eats everything? Or clever Dumpling, who can chew through the crossword in record time? Or sporty Boo-Boo, as bouncy as a ball? How about Poochy Petunia Wuffles-Winstanley, the poshest pet in the pound? Oh it’s so hard to choose. What a pickle!

With gorgeous illustrations from Clara Vulliamy, and laugh-out-loud text from Polly Faber, this book is guaranteed to be your favourite, whichever dog you choose!

Lisa Stickley’s third children’s book is all about the first year in the life of a baby, as told by his big sister.

From first arriving home to sitting up and crawling, and with sound effects to accompany the actions, this book is a voyage of discovery, full of fun, wonder and beautiful observation.

Celebrate difference and diversity with this wonderful and beautiful book that tells children it’s OK to be different – in fact it’s perfect to be different.

Our bodies might all differ in shape, and form, and frame, but think how dull the world would be if we were all the same…

Told from the perspective of works of art, the book illustrates different styles and movements and demonstrates that there is no single masterpiece in galleries, or with people – we’re all works of art in our own special way.

Illustrated by the artist Rose Blake, and packed with different types of art on every page, the book also includes a handy beginners' guide to the various styles of art – from prehistoric to cubist, ancient Egyptian to contemporary.

Written by bestselling author, Mark Sperring, the text is lyrical, funny and perfect for reading aloud.

Don't forget – we are all works of art. Every one of us is an original!

Larry Lemming is unlike all the others, but can he teach the others to be more like him?

Lemmings look alike, sound alike and act alike, right? So if one jumps off a cliff, the others follow… all except Larry. Larry’s a lemming with a mind of his own. Unlike the rest of the crew, he goes sledging with the puffins, eats pepperoni pizza, and likes to wear a top hat. But can Larry teach his fellow lemmings to finally think for themselves?

A wonderfully funny, quirky tale about staying true to yourself.

Young Annabel lives in the 1950s and dreams of a future with jetpacks, flying cars and robots. However, little does she know that she is living under an evil spell that could mean she has no future at all…

When the curse is fulfilled on her 16th birthday and she falls asleep for 1000 years, her house is overgrown by a magnificent rose tree. A plucky young explorer called Zoe discovers the story of Sleeping Beauty, but can she find Annabel in time to lift the curse and show her what the future actually looks like?

Packed with mid-century detail, this gorgeous book will be treasured for years to come.

This is a a gorgeous reissue of this classic tale, A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, originally published in 1945.

“Her bed was a bank of wild thyme where oxlips and violets grew; a canopy of roses and honeysuckle hung over her head."

Titania, the Fairy Queen, and Oberon, King of the Fairies, fall into a quarrel about who should have charge of a little changeling boy. Oberon and his servant, Puck, cast a spell which causes Titania to fall magically in love with Nick Bottom, a weaver who has been given the head of a donkey. Oberon sees the error of his ways and seeks a way to reverse the spell and restore harmony.

This book is lavishly illustrated by paintings from Phyllis Bray, member of the London Group, making it an ideal first introduction to Shakespeare's work for children.

Packed with quirky and funny illustrations, this charming children's story covers the theme of coping with big changes in an easy-to-read and friendly way.

In her second book, Lisa Stickley tells the story of a Edith who has made the big move into her new house, with her big bedroom and a big bed. But Edith is only little, so her toys are all arranged around the room and they help her to settle in.

Join Gary Guardsman, Osbert T Octopus, Major Ted and the other toys as they give a guided tour of the room and the role each of them plays in keeping the room safe, tidy and happy.

A classic gem from the 60s brought up-to-date while maintining a wonderful retro feel. Jeffrey the giraffe with the short neck, and Peter,the bird who can''t fly, are delighted to become friends because they are both different.

A classic gem from the 60s brought up-to-date while maintining a wonderful retro feel. Jeffrey the giraffe with the short neck, and Peter,the bird who can't fly, are delighted to become friends because they are both different. When they decide to play together to cheer each other up, they hardly expect that a game of hide-and-seek will not only involve all the other animals but surprisingly solve their problems.