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  • The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions

    The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions

    • Isabel Thomas, illus Aaron Cushley
    • Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
    • ISBN13: 9781526623751
    • Published: 13-10-2022

    Why are bubbles always round? Could I ever touch a rainbow? Why can't I remember being a baby? Have you ever not been able to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing round your brain? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions will offer answers to the most bamboozling questions...

  • The Case of the Fishy Detective (Einstein the Penguin, Book 2)

    The Case of the Fishy Detective (Einstein the Penguin, Book 2)

    • Iona Rangeley, illus David Tazzyman
    • HarperCollins Publishers
    • ISBN13: 9780008476007
    • Published: 13-10-2022

    An unforgettable friend returns in this warm and fantastically funny sequel to the bestselling debut Einstein the Penguin. Imogen and Arthur have been missing their friend, the penguin, Einstein, since he went back to Australia. So when an opportunity for him t...

  • The Mystery of Raspberry Hill

    The Mystery of Raspberry Hill

    • Eva Frantz, Annie Prime
    • Pushkin Children's Books
    • ISBN13: 9781782693413
    • Published: 13-10-2022

    The grown-ups all think she's going to die soon - she can see it in their eyes. Still, when poor 12-year-old Stina is sent to remote Raspberry Hill Sanatorium, she can't believe her luck. She gets to ride in a real motor car to the hospital, which looks like a magnificent castle hidden deep in...

  • Who Will Kiss the Crocodile?

    Who Will Kiss the Crocodile?

    • Suzy Senior, illus Claire Powell
    • Little Tiger Press Group
    • ISBN13: 9781801042895
    • Published: 13-10-2022

    From the amazing author and illustrator team behind the incredible Octopants series comes this hilarious, rhyming retelling of Sleeping Beauty - with added bite! Expect a toothsome crocodile, groovy grans and an EPIC 80s party . . . A little baby princess and a fancy royal ball . . .<br...

  • The Other Ones

    The Other Ones

    • Fran Hart
    • Chicken House Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781913696320
    • Published: 13-10-2022

    A spooky, cosy romance to curl up in front of the fire with - perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Gilmore Girls.  Sal hates standing out. But he lives in a haunted house - and everybody knows it. His oldest friend, Dirk, tries to help... but he wants to stay popular, and Sal isn't help...

  • Children of the Stone City

    Children of the Stone City

    • Beverley Naidoo
    • HarperCollins Publishers
    • ISBN13: 9780008471743
    • Published: 13-10-2022

    A thrilling, resonant and inspiring novel about justice, privilege and the power of the young to strive for change. Set in a world where Adam and Leila and their friend Zak live as Nons under the Permitted ruling class. Then, when Adam and Leila's father dies unexpected...

  • Britannica's Baby Encyclopedia: For curious kids aged 0 to 3

    Britannica's Baby Encyclopedia: For curious kids aged 0 to 3

    • Sally Symes, Hanako Clulow, Dr. Amanda Gummer, Britannica Group
    • What on Earth Publishing Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781913750794
    • Published: 13-10-2022

    Britannica's Baby Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little one's eyes. This huge board book covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers and Shapes. The simple, clear and lyrical text includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyab...

  • The Incredible Pop-up Mummy: With 20 flaps to lift and giant pop-ups

    The Incredible Pop-up Mummy: With 20 flaps to lift and giant pop-ups

    • Moira Butterfield (Author), Phung Nguyen Quang & Huynh Thi Kim Lien
    • Templar Publishing
    • ISBN13: 9781800781412
    • Published: 13-10-2022

    An intricate pop-up book to mark the centenary of Tukankhamun's Tomb's discovery in 1922. 100 years ago, Howard Carter and his team made an incredible find: the undisturbed tomb of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, buried for more than 3,000 years. Now you too can discover the treasures of Tutankha...