Children’s Fiction

The thirteenth and last book in the laugh-out-loud series filled with adventure and cartoon illustrations. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dog Man.

Meet Resilience a Mars rover determined to live up to his name. Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to have human emotions. But as he learns new things from the NASA scientists who assemble him he begins to develop human-like feelings. Maybe theres a problem with his programming. Human emotions or not launch day comes and Res blasts off to Mars accompanied by a friendly drone helicopter named Fly. But Res quickly discovers that Mars is a dangerous place filled with dust storms and giant cliffs. As he navigates Marss difficult landscape Res is tested in ways that go beyond space exploration.

Thirteen-year-old Adam has made a lot of mistakes in his life but this has to be the biggest. Thanks to a MASSIVE fight with his little brother Callum the mysterious and magical computer algorithm Popularis Incrementum has exploded - and accidentally transported them both to a completely different world! No not just a different world. A different dimension: one where Adam and Callum were never born and the Internet doesnt exist and neither does any of the technology they rely on to make their epic YouTube videos! Will the brothers survive in this strange Altiverse where everything is almost like home but isnt? And how do you stop an evil villain from sabotaging your dads world-changing technology when in this universe your dad doesnt even know who you are? But for now theres only one question in Adams mind: how do they get back home?

With great porker comes great responsibility. Gary Yorkshire is finally getting into the swing of this whole superhero thing - saving the world from terrible villains masterfully concealing his identity with a very small mask. But what happens when Batpig is called to battle time itself in a maths class that just wont end? Or when the city is attacked by something completely (and literally) out of this world? Its not easy being a super-swine but with the help of his best friends Brook the bat and Carl the fish theres no hamburglar they cant catch.

Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they dont always understand each other they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So when Bird feels poorly Bear arrives with a backpack of goodies to make her feel better. And when they hang out with Mole - who tells absolutely hilarious jokes - Bird realises she doesnt need to compete for Bears attention; that there is lots of laughter to go around.

Michelle Robinson started life sharing a bedroom with her older brother Craig in their familys upstairs apartment in her great-aunts house. Her parents Fraser and Marian poured their love and energy into their children. She would go on to become Michelle Obama the inspirational First Lady of the United States of America. Now adapted for younger readers with new photographs and a new introduction from Michelle Obama herself this memoir tells a very personal and completely inspiring story of how through hard work and determination the girl from the South Side of Chicago built an extraordinary life.

AI is changing the world at frightening speed. A bestselling author decides to find out more.

Richard Ayoades childrens debut gives you all the answers in a way thats silly funny and thoroughly beguiling. Have you ever thought about how it feels to be a book? To be left under a whiffy pant pile or shelved forever collecting dust? To have your pages bent backwards or your spine broken? What if you dont have a sparkly unicorn or dragon adorning your cover - who will pick you out of the bookshop then? This is the story of the sadly neglected Book That No One Wanted To Read - can its destiny change when it finally meets the right reader?

Bruno doesnt like his new house. He had to leave all his friends behind in Berlin and there are no children to play with here - until Bruno meets Shmuel a boy who lives on the other side of the wire fence near Brunos house and who wears a strange uniform of striped pyjamas. An anniversary edition of John Boynes classic bestseller with illustrations from artist Oliver Jeffers.

The Ladybird Key Words reading scheme is based on the principle that only 12 key words make up 25% of what we read and write and another 100 makes up 50%.

Monkey and the gang are on a hunt to find Bunny after he mysteriously disappeared. On their search theyll be bamboozled by Old Bunny Neanderbunny the mysterious Shadow Bunny and the always-confusing Not Bunny. Will they ever find their faithful friend?

The newest graphic novel in the bestselling series by Dav Pilkey the author and illustrator of Dog Man!

For over 40 years this classic fairytale has delighted children and adults alike.

Favourite stories are retold in a lively natural language to help children to develop the confidence to read alone.

This classic version of Cinderella is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate with illustrations of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail.

This is the story of Cinderella and is suitable for children who are beginning to read.

An introduction to the classic story Cinderella.

The powerful new World War II novel from bestselling and award-winning author Liz Kessler.

The treasured fairy tales of Oscar Wilde in a stunning gift edition featuring exquisite illustrations by the celebrated artist Philippe Jullian with an afterword by Wildes son Vyvyan Holland. 

Confidence Code For Girls H/B

A humorous and heartwarming picture book from legendary musician Chris Ludacris Bridges about the special bond between father and daughter.

Taken from the notebooks of the enigmatic and ultra-cautious Dangerologist Docter Noel Zone Danger is Everywhere is a brilliantly funny handbook for avoiding danger of all kinds.

The big bad wolf hasnt had a great winter. Hes cold lonely and hungry. But things are about to change - hes going to take the Fairytale Woods by storm. But while he knows hes big and bad no one else seems to be scared of him they just keep meddling with his plans - the troll under the bridge the three annoying pigs and that pesky Little Red Riding Hood! This is going to take all his brain power and his most cunning smile to catch Grandma and reclaim his place at the top of the food chain!

Greg Heffley and sports just dont mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career hes officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess and Greg is sure he wont make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports anything can happen.

The twelfth bestselling full-colour Dog Man book from Dav Pilkey - youll howl with laughter!

Oh la la! Nikki and her band are invited to Paris for a super cool photoshoot - its a dream come true! Nikki cant wait to learn new art styles practice her French and explore the most romantic city in the world with her crush Brandon. But when MacKenzie starts to stir trouble and invites old friend André to be their tour guide the drama starts. Can Nikki still enjoy her dream vacay or will it become a dorky disaster?

Moose loves peace and quiet relaxing living alone and spring! He cant wait for the arrival of sun flowers and - a new neighbour?! Duck just landed himself a new home. He loves parties karaoke and living with - and on - Mooses head. Moose tries everything he can to send Duck away but he soon finds that this persistent neighbour might just be the best thing spring could bring.

Einstein the penguin is back in this future-classic and fantastically funny story for all the family to enjoy. Get ready to welcome the most extraordinary penguin back into your own home.

Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them Illustrated Ed H/B

A bumper collection of Irelands favourite legends for children.