Press the buttons to hear Christmas come to life with a selection of festive tunes and atmospheric sounds.
Written by Sam Taplin
Illustrated by Federica Iossa
In this magical sound book, we step into a snowy landscape where all the animals are getting ready for the big day. On each doublepage spread there’s a classic carol to hear, as well as a festive sound effect. From Santa soaring into the night sky to a brass band playing Christmas tunes, this book is a perfect way for young children to relish all the excitement and magic of the season.
Key Selling Points
• Ten festive sounds and tunes to hear
• Adorable illustrations full of seasonal details to look at and talk about
• A perfect Christmas present for little children
That’s not my... Christmas Activity Book
THAT’S NOT MY® Activity Books
A bright and festive activity book, designed especially for very young children.
Written by Rosie Dickins
by Rachel Wells
This write-in book is packed with gorgeously simple festive artwork and activities. Each page is full of things to spot, scribble and say - with a little white mouse to find on every spread! Perfect for entertaining young children, while helping to develop vocabulary, fine motor skills and early mark making.
Key Selling Points
• Builds vocabulary, fine motor skills and early mark making
• Familiar illustrations by Rachel Wells, one of the UK’s top ten book illustrators
• One “That’s not my book is sold every minute in the UK.
Illustrated
My Big Happy Christmas Colouring Book
Big Colouring
A bumper Christmas-themed colouring book for very young children.
Written by Alice James
Illustrated by Jenny Addison
This bumper first colouring book is packed full of Christmas illustrations to colour, from Santa and snowmen to reindeer and elves
- it’s an ideal activity book for very young children to enjoy during the festive season. With over 90 charming yet simple outlines, children will have hours of fun in the run-up to the big day, as well as developing mark-making and pencil control skills.
Key Selling Points
• A perfect Christmas activity title with over 90 delightful outlines to colour
• Encourages mark-making and development of pen control and colouring skills
Sparkly Santa Sticker Book
Sparkly Sticker Books
Watch Santa as he prepares for Christmas, with lots of sparkly stickers.
Written by Alice Beecham
Illustrated by Kathrin Fehrl
Join Santa as he checks his list, packs his sleigh and flies all around the world with his trusty reindeer. Add a little magic to the enchanting scenes with masses of sparkly stickers and help Santa and his elves prepare for the big night.
Key Selling Points
• A fun and interactive way for young children to develop their vocabulary and become familiar with all things associated with the magic of Christmas
• Brilliant for developing essential fine motor skills and creativity as children carefully choose and place stickers for each scene
Wind-Up Santa’s Sleigh
Wind-up
Wind up the sleigh and watch Santa soar across the pages of this magical Christmas book.
Written by Fiona Watt
Illustrated by Simona Sanfilippo
It’s nearly Christmas... time for Santa to deliver the presents. But he needs a little help, so you’d better wind up the sleigh! There are four tracks for the sleigh to zoom around in this enchanting festive story. Follow Santa from his workshop as he waves goodbye to the elves and flies high into the sky, over sleepy towns and snowy hills, on his magical Christmas journey.
Key Selling Points
• A wind-up sleigh with four different tracks for Santa to fly around
• A delightful festive story, as we follow Santa on his magical journey
• A perfect Christmas present for young children
Santa Story Jigsaw Book
Jigsaw Books
A luxurious Christmas board book containing three nine-piece jigsaw puzzles
Written by Sam Taplin
Illustrated by Violeta Dabija
This book follows Santa as he gets ready for the most magical night of the year. Packed with charming details to spot, each snowy double-page scene also houses a nine-piece jigsaw that can be slotted out for little children to complete. The finished puzzles can then be slotted snugly back into the book for safekeeping.
Key Selling Points
• Simple jigsaws help develop visual recognition and fine motor skills
• Attractive book makes a perfect, self-contained gift that’s easy to store or to take with you on the go
• Magical winter scenes with plenty to find and talk about
Wand Books: Christmas Magic
Wand Books
Press the wand on the pages to hear all the magic of Christmas come to life in this enchanting sound book.
Written by Sam Taplin
Illustrated by Sian Roberts
YOU can make the magic happen in this exciting Christmas book!
Each time you press the wand to the pages you’ll hear a different magic spell, as you help Santa and his elves get ready for the big day. From mending broken toys to helping the reindeer fly faster, there are five different spells to cast as they set off on their Christmas journey,
Key Selling Points
• Part of a series of unique sound books where the magic wand activates the sound effects
• Charming illustrations that mix humour with Christmas magic
• A perfect Christmas present for little children
Santa and the Elves Magic Painting Book
Magic Painting Books
Just add water to bring Santa and his jolly little helpers magically to life.
Written by Abigail Wheatley
Illustrated by Marcella Grassi
Filled with black-and white images of Santa and the elves busy with Christmassy tasks - from toy-making and gift-wrapping to feeding the reindeer. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and bright, festive hues magically appear! A mess-free way to keep children busy in the holidays. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it’s painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.
Key Selling Points
• A fun, no-mess activity for the festive period
• Quality, wood-handled brush included free from plastic packaging.
• Features deep, vibrant tones that blend to create a beautiful, painterly effect
Early Years
Goodnight, I Love You
Twinkly Twinkly
A heartwarming bedtime story to share with little children, brought to life with ten twinkly lights.
Written by Sam Taplin
Illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell
It’s bedtime for little bear... but all those twinkly stars in the night sky look ever so exciting! Each time you turn a page, you’ll see more and more stars as the sky is lit up by real lights. With delightful rhyming text and ten little lights, this charming story is a perfect book to share with little children at the end of a busy day.
Key Selling Points
• An adorable bedtime story full of tenderness and wonder
• With ten little lights
• Charming illustrations and rhyming text make for a perfect bedtime treat
Slide and See Pets
Slide and See Books
Move the sliders in this delightful novelty book to play with puppies, kittens and other cute pets.
Written by Fiona Watt
Illustrated by Stella Baggott
Babies and toddlers will love moving the chunky sliders to make the pets move and reveal little surprises. There are finger trails to follow, and holes to peep through too. Meet a hamster on a wheel, kittens playing with a ball, a rabbit chewing a flower, a fish swimming in a tank and a dog with a waggy tail.
Key Selling Points
• As well as the sliders, there are die-cut shapes and finger trails for little fingers to explore - brilliant for developing essential motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• There’s so much to look at and talk about, making this the perfect book to share with any baby or toddler
• The sturdy slide-and-see mechanisms are specially designed for repeated use
Don’t Tickle the Turkey!
DON’T TICKLE Touchy Feely Sound Books
Touch the soft patches to hear the turkey and its friends come to life in this hilarious book.
Written by Sam Taplin
Illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga
You'd better not tickle the turkey... because it might just go "gobble" if you do!
Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...
With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more – giggles are guaranteed!
Every DON’T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:
- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness
- Furry patches for developing motor skills
- Playful music to inspire movement
- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity
- Rhythmic text for developing language
That’s not my... Winter Wonderland
THAT’S NOT MY®
Light up your Christmas with this super-sparkly addition to the bestselling That’s not my... series
Written by Fiona Watt
Illustrated by Rachel Wells
Make your season sparkly with this super-special festive addition to the bestselling That's not my... series.
This exciting touchy-feely book explores delightful wintery scenes and features sparkly foiled pages as well as a light-up surprise. From penguins with fluffy tummies skating on a frozen pond, to Santa's magical workshop, to a snowflake scene lit with twinkling lights.
That's not my... Winter Wonderland is the perfect gift for babies and toddlers.
- Don't forget to look out for the familiar little white mouse hiding on every page!
- With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books.
- That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development.
- With so many titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.
/ Pub Date 09/10/2025 / 12.99 / 200x200mm / 10 / Cased Board Book / From 6 months +
Tricycle Mice on Ice
Phonics Readers
Mike and Clyde the mice try riding their trikes on a frozen lake-with slippery results.
Written by Russell Punter
Illustrated by David Semple
Mike and Clyde the mice can’t wait to ride their tricycles
through the freshly fallen snow. But when their trikes hit the ice, things start to get slippery! This funny rhyming story makes learning phonics fun for beginner readers.
Key Selling Points
• A QR code on the back cover links to a lively audio recording of the story
• The rhyming text and hilarious illustrations make learning phonics fun
• Parents’ notes provide extra information about phonics and the importance of reading with children
Non-Fiction
Great Big Diggers (with great big flaps)
Great Big Flaps
Perfect for shared reading, lift the massive flaps in this book to animate the diggers and cranes, and find out facts about them, too.
Written by Alice Beecham
Illustrated by Gabriele Antonini
Lift the flaps to animate these heavy-lifting machines. Find out how deep a backhoe loader can dig, discover the incredible size of a dragline excavator, help a crane ship raise a shipwreck, and more. There’s lots to find out about all kinds of diggers and cranes in this friendly, sturdy flap book, perfect for shared reading time and independent play alike.
Key Selling Points
• Simple informational text on every spread provides learning and reading opportunities, as well as encouraging curiosity
• Exciting illustrations that change and move as you open and close the flaps, adding animation to each page
• Perfect for parents and children to share, with lots to explore and talk
Look Inside Our World
Look Inside
Lift the flaps to take a fun, fact-filled journey around the world.
Written by Emily Bone
Illustrated by Marianna Oklejak
With over 80 flaps to lift, intrepid explorers can discover our world, from the layers that make up planet Earth to the tiniest insects in the rainforest and the creatures who live at the very bottom of the sea.
Includes pages about the hottest and coldest parts of the world, and a map with lift-the-flap details about each continent.
A colourful and fun introduction to geography with internet links to find out more.
Key Selling Points
• Part of the popular Look Inside lift-the-flap books which present non-fiction topics in a fun and informative way
• Expert advice from Dr. Roger Trend, geographer and emeritus Lecturer in Education at the University of Oxford
• Fun and characterful illustrations of our world will engage readers in the subject
Beginners Whales
Beginners
Everything you want to know about whales in an easy-to-read book.
Written by James Maclaine
Illustrated by Sara Ugolotti
How do whales sleep? Why do they blow bubbles? What can narwhals do with their tusks? This book has the answers to these questions and many more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations and links to websites with video clips and activities.
Key Selling Points
• With accurate illustrations of all kinds of whales and the amazing things they do
• With specialist ocean photography from locations around the world
• Easy reading text
Big Book of Big Stars and Planets
Big Books
A highly illustrated large-format book that lets younger kids explore the wonders of the universe.
Written by Emily Bone
Illustrated by Fabiano Fiorin
Children can explore the wonders of space in this incredible picture book with giant fold-out pages full of fascinating facts.
From the Sun and the planets in the solar system to MASSIVE stars and VAST galaxies and lots, lots more. Ideal for helping kids learn to identify and name all the planets and many moons and stars as well. There’s a whole universe to discover...
Key Selling Points
• Learn the names for all the planets in the solar system and their order
• Giant-size pages, and four even bigger fold-outs make this a gift kids can look at and pore over for hours
• Helps readers imagine what it might be like to be an astronaut in space, or a robot rover on a distant planet
See Inside Ancient Greece
See Inside
A beautifully illustrated flap book taking readers on a tour of one of history’s most incredible - and most important - civilizations.
Written by Rob Lloyd Jones
Illustrated by Barry Ablett
Take a tour of Ancient Greece...
Travel back over 2,000 years to see magnificent marble temples and bustling marketplaces, and find out about Ancient Greek cities, armies, myths and sport. With lively illustrations, flaps to lift, and links to specially selected websites for more information, this book tells the story of a civilization that changed the world.
Key Selling Points
• Ancient Greece is a topic on the UK Key Stage 2 National Curriculum
• Part of a bestselling series of lift-the-flap books, covering topics including religion, space, energy, engineering, history and weather
• Each spread has lots of flaps to lift to find out even more about the different scenes, such as a tour of Ancient Athens, inside an Ancient Greek home, a visit to the theatre, and a trip to the ancient Olympic Games
24 Hours on the Moon
24 Hours In...
An exciting, fact-filled comic book that explores the exhilarating future of life on the Moon.
Written by Andy Prentice
Illustrated by David Gomez
Follow a girl's thrilling first day on the Moon.
She explores every corner of her father's base, and finds out how everyone is kept alive and fed in such a hostile environment. She'll learn about fusion power, robot mining and the futuristic sport of Moonball.
Inspired by the latest scientific breakthroughs and anticipating technological progress to come, this is an exciting story based on real Moon science.
- Told in lively comic book style
- Written with expert advice from UCL Professor Paul Kuin, Department of Space and Climate Physics
- Perfect for school projects
- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... series
09/10/2025 / 8.99 / 250x188mm / 64 / Hardback / From 7 years +
How It Works: The Universe
How It Works
A stellar introduction to the Universe and the invisible forces that hold it together.
Written by Amy Chiu
Illustrated by Kaley McKean
Blast off to investigate the mysteries of the Universe: from blazing stars to the unreachable depths of space. Discover where the Universe came from, how it works (clue: it has a lot to do with gravity) and what else might be out there...
Key Selling Points
• Includes fun flaps and simple experiments to try at home
• Supports science curriculum in schools (KS2)
• Stunning illustrations evoke the beauty and wonder of space
Usborne Stargazing Book
First Hobby Books
An appealing, brightly illustrated guide to star watching for beginners.
Written by Sam Smith
Illustrated by Lee Cosgrove
Discover a beautiful, brightly illustrated guide to star watching for beginners.
Children can discover a variety of night-sky sights with this friendly, illustrated introduction to stargazing: from constellations, to shooting stars, to the Moon and the planets. Find out all about the stars, what to look for and when, how to "star hop", and much more. There are also star charts for all the different seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.
Key Selling Points
• A simple, fun and practical way to learn how to find and spot lots of star patterns
• Children and parents can have hours of fun discovering the night sky together
• Published in association with the Royal Observatory in Greenwich
• Beautifully illustrated book makes a wonderful gift for children
Spotter’s Guides: Night Sky
Spotter’s Guides
A detailed guide to over 120 night-sky sights in the Northern Hemisphere.
Written by Sam Smith
Explore the beautiful night sky with this inspiring guide - the perfect companion for budding astronomers of all ages. From mountains on the Moon to glittering star clusters and distant galaxies, it includes over 120 sights to spot from the Northern Hemisphere, with information on when and how to see them. Each entry shows what you can expect to see with a telescope, as well as breathtaking photographs, engaging descriptions and spotting tips.
Key Selling Points
• Stunning photographs, detailed descriptions and handy spotting tips
• Over 120 night-sky sights to spot in the Northern Hemisphere
• Children and parents can have hours of fun discovering the night sky together
What’s Happening To Me? The Boy One
What and Why
For boys who are just starting to hit puberty, a guide to explain sex, and the changes their body will go through.
Written by Alex Frith,Micaela Tapsell
Illustrated by Miguel Angel Sánchez
This totally revised edition of the bestselling 'What's Happening to Me?' guide comes with all-new artwork, and 16 more pages. Written with male readers in mind, it explains puberty in a simple, clear and friendly way, with cartoony artwork and diagrams. Designed to help reassure readers that what they're going through is normal, whether that's coping with a changing body, mood swings, new emotions and even questions about their sexuality and identity.
The writing and art style, and the level of detail given in each topic has been tailored to be suitable for kids aged 10 and up, who most likely haven't started puberty yet.
Topics covered include: growing taller, getting hairier, shaving, all about penises, sex, sexuality, love, relationships, friendships, hormones, girls, looking after yourself, staying safe, keeping healthy.
Key Selling Points
• Totally updated, with all-new artwork and 16 extra pages
• Clearly and simply outlines all the body changes and new emotions that puberty brings
• Frank but age-appropriate explanation of sex and sexuality, to dispel playground myths
Sticker Books
Little First Stickers My Body
Little First Stickers
A lively sticker book celebrating the amazing human body and what it can do.
Written by Caroline Young
Illustrated by Anna Simeone
An engaging look at all the amazing things our bodies can do and what we need to do to look after them, with over 100 stickers to make finding out fun. Appealing illustrations show how to stay healthy by eating well and keeping moving, and there’s also information about feelings and senses. A great way to boost vocabulary and start chats about what we need to do to look after our bodies.
Key Selling Points
• An enjoyable and interactive way to find out more about the human body
• Clear, informative illustrations aid understanding
• Adding stickers helps develop fine motor skills
Little First Stickers Hanukkah
Little First Stickers
Celebrating the Jewish festival of lights with over 100 stickers.
Written by Laura Cowan
Illustrated by Barbara Bongini
Gather round the table to light the menorah - it’s time to celebrate the eight days of Hanukkah. Discover the food, songs, games and more for the Jewish festival of lights - not to mention all the presents and Hanukkah gelt, with stickers.
Key Selling Points
• Lots of stickers to help small children with manual dexterity and coordination
• An interactive way to learn about another culture or enjoy your own
• Bright, colourful illustrations explain new vocabulary
Little First Stickers Noah’s Ark
Little First Stickers
A delightful retelling of one of the best loved Bible stories with stickers to add to each scene.
Written by Caroline Young
Illustrated by Tilia Rand-Bell
This familiar story of Noah and the Ark comes to life with vibrant illustrations, friendly text and over 120 stickers to add to the scenes. Young children can interact with the building of the ark, add all the animals (two by two) and see how Noah and his family survive the great flood.
Key Selling Points
• Lots of stickers to complete each scene and enrich the experience
• A fresh and engaging retelling of a well-loved Bible story
• Bright and detailed illustrations full of things to spot and talk about
My First Sticker Book Magical Creatures
Little First Stickers
A bumper sticker book of fairies, unicorns, mermaids and magical scenes.
Written by Kristie Pickersgill
Illustrated by Héloïse Mab, Barbara Bongini, Stella Baggott
Join playful mermaids as they navigate a shipwreck, collect treasure and meet all kinds of sea creatures. Then, see unicorns and fairies play in forests and palaces, splash in waterfalls and dance by moonlight. With enchanting illustrations and over 700 stickers, this magical sticker book will keep little children entertained for hours.
Key Selling Points
• Brilliant for developing essential fine motor skills and creativity as children carefully choose stickers for each scene
• A great way to help children develop their vocabulary, with lots to talk about
• With over 700 magical stickers
Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Ballet Fairies
Little Sticker Dolly Dressing
Join the fairies as they dance and flutter around fairyland in this delightful activity book.
Written by Fiona Watt
Illustrated by Lizzie Mackay
Discover the enchanting world of Little Sticker Dolly Dressing!
Dress the fairies in this magical addition to the best-selling Little Sticker Dolly Dressing series. Choose the dolls' outfits as they dance with elegant swans, rehearse among flowers, choose their ballet clothes and pirouette beside a fountain, plus lots more.
- The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate
- Over 200 stickers in every book!
- With 10 scenes to complete
- Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene
- Smaller format to fit into a purse or bag for activity on the go!
- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination
- Develop children’s concentration and fine motor skills
- Ideal for ages 4+
- 44 pages of screen-free fun!
Build Your Own Greek Gods
Build Your Own Sticker Book
A thrilling sticker book with 12 Greek gods for you to complete.
Written by Simon Tudhope
Illustrated by Gong Studios
Build 12 of the wild and wondrous gods of Greek mythology in this captivating sticker book - from proud old Poseidon and snarling Ares, to starlike Athena and Zeus himself. Find the right stickers to complete all the gods, then read the descriptions of these mighty immortals.
Key Selling Points
• Part of a popular and rapidly-growing series of sticker books
• Over 180 stickers
• A thrilling way to learn about Greek mythology
Sticker Dolly Dressing Cinderella
Sticker Dolly Dressing
A delightful Sticker Dolly Dressing version of the magical story of Cinderella.
Written by Fiona Watt
Illustrated by Antonia Miller
Discover the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing!
Use the stickers to dress the doll characters in this exciting version of Cinderella. Scenes include Cinderella hard at work in the kitchen, her stepmother and sisters in their smart drawing room, a footman arriving with an invitation to a ball at the Palace, the surprise arrival of the fairy godmother, Cinderella losing her slipper as she runs home after the ball and lots more.
- The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate
- Over 200 stickers in every book!
- With 12 scenes to complete
- Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene
- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination
- Develop children’s concentration and fine motor skills
- Ideal for ages 5+
- 44 pages of screen
-free fun!
09/10/2025 / 7.99 / 305x238mm / 44 / Paperback / From 5 years +
Activities & Puzzles
My First Big Magic Painting Book
First Magic Painting
Simply add water to bring lots of simple scenes magically to life in this bumper magic painting book.
Written by Abigail Wheatley
Illustrated by Emily Ritson
Filled with simple, black-and-white images of lovable zoo animals, lumbering dinosaurs and splendid sea creatures. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as delightful hues magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it’s painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.
Key Selling Points
• Big, bold shapes designed to appeal to young children and help them learn brush control
• Quality, wood-handled brush included free from plastic packaging
• Features deep, vibrant tones that blend to create beautiful effects
Can You Spot? Wintertime
Can you Spot?
Full of animals and winter-themed things to spot, count and talk about.
Written by Kirsteen Robson
Illustrated
by
Gareth Lucas
Spot a snowboarding squirrel, a fox on a gift box and a slipper-skating penguin then look for the little white mouse hiding in every scene. The pages are packed with all kinds of animals and objects to spot, match and count. Simple text and picture prompts direct specific searches and there are plenty more delightful details to find and talk about.
Key Selling Points
• Vibrantly illustrated scenes include over 200 spotting opportunities
• Puzzles encourage observation skills and support language development
• Suitable for sharing or reading alone
Rainy Day Activity Book
Little Children’s Activity Books
Write-in puzzles and activities to keep little children busy on rainy days and more.
Written by Rebecca Gilpin
Illustrated by Various
Doodle faces on clouds, spot the dinosaur with the most teeth, match the sneaky cat to its shadow and make a friendly octopus from a piece of paper. This write-in activity book has lots more fun puzzles and things for you to do, come rain or shine.
Key Selling Points
• Includes easy step-by-step instructions for drawing pictures plus lots of other fun activities
• Perfect for quiet moments at home and journeys or holidays too
New Edition
Things to Spot in Winter
Usborne Minis
A handy little guide to animals, plants and trees to spot in winter, with stickers.
Written by Simon Tudhope
Illustrated by Di Brookes
Wrap up warm this winter and explore the quiet woods and frosty fields with this beautifully illustrated little spotter’s book. There are 60 animals, insects, birds, flowers and trees to look out for, and there’s also a chart with stickers to help you keep track of what you’ve seen.
Key Selling Points
• 60 animals, plants and trees to spot, with fascinating facts and a sticker for each one
• A fun activity book for winter
• This light, compact mini book is ideal for taking out and about
Usborne Scratch Activities Night Sky
Usborne Scratch Activities
The fun of scratch art with dramatic nighttime views of the sky and space
Written by Rosie Dickins
Illustrated by Klara Hawkins
This scratch activity book is filled with stunning scenes of the night sky and space, plus inviting patches to scratch. Using the wooden scraper provided, scratch off whole patches to reveal hidden details, or scratch lines and patterns to create your own designs. Every scratch art page has a facing page of night sky-themed colouring and puzzles. Easy and relaxing, with satisfying results guaranteed.
Key Selling Points
• Beautiful decorative illustrations designed especially for scratching
• Extra colouring and puzzles for added value
• Free from plastic packaging
Sea Monsters Puzzle Book
Puzzle Books
A big book of themed puzzles with fascinating facts about real and mythical monsters of the sea.
Written by Kirsteen Robson
Children will be excited to discover facts about the biggest, fastest and deadliest sea creatures and learn about sea monsters of myth and legend as they complete the puzzles in this book. Fun and fact-fuelled, the puzzles are also designed to encourage and develop key maths, language and reasoning skills.
Key Selling Points
• Fun puzzles are based on facts and information about real and mythological monsters of the deep
• Puzzles designed to nurture key maths, language and reasoning skills needed later for SATs and 11+ exams
• Includes a sea monster quiz complete with answers at the back of the book
• QR code for links to exciting websites about monsters of the underwater world
Illustrated by Gong Studios
First Cookbook
First Cookbooks
A charming cookbook full of tiny chefs showing you how to cook simple, delicious food.
Written by Angela Wilkes
Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
A cookbook with so much to love - from the delightful illustrations to the easy, tasty recipes. Children will love the timeless, delicious food expertly chosen for child appeal - from pancakes and sausage rolls to chocolate brownies and icecream sundaes. They’ll also adore the tiny chef characters in the illustrations as they demonstrate what to do at every stage.
Key Selling Points
• Full of delicious, simple recipes with a timeless appeal
• Charming original illustrations by much-loved Usborne illustrator Stephen Cartwright
• Simple instructions and step-by-step pictures show you exactly what to do
Young Fiction
The Dark Dark Knight
Puzzle Adventures
A lively time travel mystery packed with puzzles and intrigue.
Written by Lesley Sims
Illustrated by Peter Wingham
It's an ordinary day for Hallie and Martha... until they accidentally wake two knights from a thousand-year sleep and find themselves on a daring and dangerous quest.
Flung back in time, they must travel through the ancient kingdom of Hamalot in search of Good King Stan. For only Good King Stan can save both the past and the present from the evil threat of the mysterious Dark Dark Knight.
Full of coded messages plus logic, map and maze puzzles to unravel as you read, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.
Key Selling Points
• A wide variety of puzzles adds an interactive element to the story
• Extra clues to help if you get stuck, with answers at the back of the book
• An update of one of the original Puzzle Adventures, brought back for a whole new generation of readers
Anisha, Accidental Detective: Christmas Chaos!
Serena Patel. Illustrations by Emma McCann
• An extra-special festive mystery from rising star and co-editor of TheVeryMerryMurderClubanthology Serena Patel–the perfect Christmas gift for fans of the Anisha series and for any young mystery lovers.
• Eighth book in this fresh and funny detective series for 7+ readers, which has won multiple awards and is being developed for television.
• Fills a huge gap in the market: Reflecting Realities survey concluded that only 8% of children's books have Black, Asian or minority ethnic main characters, but 33.5% of school age children are from minority ethnic backgrounds.
• Features laugh-out-loud illustrations from Emma McCann and extra festive content including a Christmas jokes section.
IT'S CHRISTMAAAAAAS!
My family LOVE Christmas and this year their excitement levels are off the charts because, drum roll with extra jingle bells...Dad has been put in charge of the festive fayre! Everyone's ready to help–my friend Milo and I have loads of SPARKLY ideas, Aunty Bindi's got a mountain of TINSEL, and we've even got a BIG RED SLEIGH for Santa's grotto!
Well, we did have a big red sleigh, until someone STOLE IT in the middle of the night. So now I'm on the case to track down the THIEF before they ruin Christmas. I just wish I didn't have to dress as an ELF to do it! Looks like a case for me, Anisha, accidental Christmas detective!
£7.99
years + Extent: 256pp Pub date: 06 November 2025
+ Extent: 256pp
Serena Patel is the author of theAnisha,AccidentalDetectiveseries which won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award for Fiction. She lives in the West Midlands with her family and believes all children deserve to feel seen in the stories they read and that books are an important tool for empathy. When she's not writing Serena enjoys watching movies, reading and eating cake. Chocolate cake preferred.
Middle Grade
The Snow Girl
Sophie Anderson. Illustrations by Melissa Castrillón
• A pitch-perfect wintry story inspired by TheSnowMaiden- for fans of Narnia , Frozen and LeilaandtheBlueFox .
• From award-winning and critically acclaimed Sophie Anderson, comes a fairy-tale story of friendship, belonging and bravery, in an adventure through a winter wonderland.
When Tasha builds a snow girl with her grandpa, all she wants is for her to be real. If only wishes on snow could come true… Then Tasha meets Alyana, a friend made of wishes, starlight, snowfall and magic. But when your best friend is made of winter, what do you do when spring comes?
£7.99
8 years + Extent: 336pp Pub date: 06 November 2025
9781474940665
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9781474940672
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9781474978491
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9781474979061
£7.99
8 years + Extent: 416pp
Sophie Anderson was born in Swansea and now lives in the Lake District with her family. Her writing is most often inspired by folk and fairy stories, especially the Slavic tales her Prussian grandmother told her when she was young. Across her bestselling novels, Sophie has won the Independent Bookshop Book of the Year Award and the Wales Book of the Year Award, and been shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal twice, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award, the British Book Awards' Children's Fiction Book of the Year, the Andersen Prize, and the Branford Boase Award. Sophie's books have been translated into over twenty-five languages, and TheHousewith ChickenLegshas been adapted for the stage by Les Enfants Terribles.
Dominique Valente, illustrations by Eleonora Asparuhova
• The spellbinding sequel to Witchspark , a magical middle grade series from the acclaimed author of Book of the Month.
• This enchanting magical world is filled with rebellious hope, quirky historical fantasy, adventurous adventure and characters kids will love.
• Features a disabled protagonist written from lived experience, as well as gorgeous chapter artwork and interior spot illustrations.
9781805316800
Return to the magical world of witches, royalty and curses in this spellbinding sequel to Witchspark
Miss Hegotty's Secret Society of Witches has a lot of work to do.
The Department of Isle-Spark Regulation is up to no good. For Princess Victoria at the palace, this means possibly losing her powers for ever. And for Eglantine Bury, her magical home can't stop sneezing, causing total chaos with each "ACHOO!"
As if that wasn't enough to worry about, Eglantine's house isn't the only magical being falling mysteriously ill. With dragons and gargoyles getting sicker and sicker, the witches will have to use time travel, disguise spells and genie wishes to uncover the truth...before it's too late.
£8.99
9 years +
Extent: TBC
Pub date: 09 October 2025
9781805314998
£8.99
9 years +
Extent: 336pp
Dominique Valente is the author of the bestselling brand of quirky magic has found fans amongst readers and booksellers across the globe. She lives in Suffolk, in a (sadly non
