Books - Children

• Roma Agrawal, Katie Hickey
• Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• ISBN13: 9781526603654
• Published: 16-09-2021

Join Roma Agrawal, the award-winning structural engineer who worked on The Shard, for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at some of the world's most amazing landmarks.  Meet the extraordinary people who challenged our beliefs about what's possible, pioneering remarkable inventions that...

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• Anna James
• HarperCollins Publishers
• ISBN13: 9780008410810
• Published: 16-09-2021

Fourth in the modern-classic and bestselling bookwandering series for ages eight to twelve that celebrates all that is best in life: books, adventure, friendship - and cake. Milo lives on board the Sesquipedalian, or a magical train that uses the power of imagination to...

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• Paul O'Grady
• HarperCollins Publishers
• ISBN13: 9780008446802
• Published: 16-09-2021

The hilarious and action-packed middle grade adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O'Grady. Unbeknownst to anyone, somewhat-unhappy and never-quite-fitting in 10-year-old Eddie Albert can speak to animals, including his pet dog Butch, his hamster and his two goldfi...

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• M. G. Leonard, Sam Sedgman, Elisa Paganelli
• Pan Macmillan
• ISBN13: 9781529013122
• Published: 16-09-2021

Embark on a thrilling fourth adventure in the bestselling, prize-winning Adventures on Trains series - Danger at Dead Man's Pass, from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, as Harrison Beck investigates an ancient family curse high in the German mountains. Illustrated in black-and-white throughout by...

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• Alex Foulkes, Sara Ogilvie
• Simon & Schuster Ltd
• ISBN13: 9781471199554
• Published: 16-09-2021

Straighten your cape and sharpen your claws . . . being a vampire is harder than it looks! The deliciously funny debut from Alex Foulkes, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.  'A wickedly fun debut, with a wonderfully strong girl hero' Cressida Cowell, Children's Laureate There are highs a...

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• Laura Dockrill, Gwen Millward
• Templar Publishing
• ISBN13: 9781848129450
• Published: 09-09-2021

Everyone needs somewhere to dream. The stunning new book from one of the most original and interesting voices in children's literature. Rex has gone to stay with his godfather, Sparky. Rex doesn't say much but that's OK because Sparky is always on hand with a cup of tea to enjoy on the...

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• Molly Oldfield, Momoko Abe, Kelsey Buzzell, Beatrice Cerocchi, Alice Courtley, Sandra De La Prada, Grace Easton, Manuela Montoya Escobar, Richard Jones, Lisa Koesterke
• Penguin Random House Children's UK
• ISBN13: 9780241433461
• Published: 09-09-2021

"An absolute delight" - David Walliams"One of the best kids books I have ever had the pleasure of reading" - Pandora SykesA collection of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by original QI Elf, Molly Oldfield. <br...

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• Angela Ferraro-Fanning, AnneliesDraws
• The Ivy Press
• ISBN13: 9780711267039
• Published: 07-09-2021

This charmingly illustrated seasonal treasury of nature-based crafts, baking recipes and gardening projects for the winter celebrates the country cottage lifestyle with self-sufficient and eco-friendly fun.  Locally printed on 100% recycled paper, Little Country Cottage: A Winter Treasury of R...

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