Top Children's Titles

Ripley's Believe It or Not! is guaranteed to amaze and entertain children and adults alike with its unique blend of weird but true stories and jaw-dropping facts gathered from all over the world. This year... Marvel at the ice caves of Alaska. Find out what very unusual food Icelanders eat at their traditional mid-winter feast. Discover why Lucas the penguin has to wear rubber boots. Hear about the woman who sailed down the Missouri River in a giant hollowed-out pumpkin. And take the 'Funny Bones' test to see whether you can match photographs of skeletons to their animal owners. No Christmas is complete without Ripley's! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529941203 • Author: Ripley • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 30.5 x 23.6 x 2.2cm

Roll up, roll up! Join Greg the Sausage Roll on a whirlwind adventure to the theme park of dreams - and meet the World's Funniest Unicorn! Greg is eager to learn how to be REALLY funny and who better to teach him than a superstar unicorn?! Hold on tight for a super-silly, super-sweet sausage roll-ercoaster adventure, full of twists and turns. Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of sausage rolls - and creators of the hilarious No. 1 bestselling Greg the Sausage Roll picture book series. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241631140 • Author: Mark Hoyle & Roxanne Hoyle • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.1 x 25.1 x 0.3cm

Lottie Brooks is BACK and she's as BRILLIANT as ever! At long last Lottie and Daniel are an official couple and everything seems to be going brilliantly (except for Amber being increasingly mean and jealous, but what's new there?). Meanwhile Toby's new year's resolution is to get a dog, and for once Lottie and him see eye to eye. Pot Noodle, the cockapoo, becomes the newest member of the Brooks family. He's VERY cute but also not toilet trained AT ALL. Lottie soon finds having a new boyfriend and a new dog means she has little time for anyone else, leaving her best friends pretty upset. How is Lottie meant to keep everybody happy and stop Pot Noodle from pooing on the carpet?! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780241647257 • Author: Katie Kirby • Publisher: Puffin • Format: Hardback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions: 16 x 4 x 22cm

Celebrate Elmer’s 30th Birthday with this much-loved picture book that shows children that it is OK to be different!  Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them... Deservedly a modern classic, with over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide. Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, little readers will love this classic tale at bedtime.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781842707319 • Author:  David McKee • Publisher:  Andersen Press; 12th edition • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  23.98 x 0.36 x 27.58 cm

Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive? Or is going 'old school' just too hard for a kid like Greg? Product Information:• ISBN: 9780141377094• Age: 9 to 12 Years• Author: Jeff Kinney• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Paperback• Pages: 240• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 1.5cm

This hilarious and action-packed first reader is perfect for LEGO DC Super Heroes fans who are learning to read! When supervillains from outer space threaten to steal the world's toys, it is up to DC Comics' greatest superheroes to save the day! But can Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Batgirl defeat the evil aliens without a good plan? Or, will they be defeated before naptime?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781407163413 • Author: Trey King • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  23.4 x 16,7 x 0.8 cm

The Christmasaurus is back! Get ready to soar into the sky with the magical new festive adventure from bestselling author, Tom Fletcher! William Trundle and his family can't wait for Christmas. But when powerful magic brings a mysterious old copy of A Christmas Carol to life, and Ebenezer Scrooge himself emerges from its pages - Christmas is suddenly in grave danger. Can William, Santa and the most unique and magical dinosaur of all - the Christmasaurus - find a way to return Scrooge to the book and save Christmas, before it's too late?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241595879 • Author: Tom Fletcher  • Publisher:  Penguin Random House Children's UK • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  336 • Dimensions:  22.2 x 16.2 x 3.2 cm

In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it's up to Greg to save his school before it's shuttered for good. Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it. But when Greg realizes this means he's going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it's shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241583135 • Author:  Jeff Kinney • Publisher:  Puffin • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  224 • Dimensions:  20 x 24 x 13.2 cm

Online Only! Get more for less with The Work’s expertly hand-picked Book Bundles. These are a collection of great quality products, grouped together to give you amazing value. Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be the same as them...  Title in this collection: • Elmer • Elmer and the Gift • Elmer's Birthday • Elmer and the Lost Teddy       • Elmer and the Rainbow • Elmer and Wilbur   • Elmer and the Tune  • Elmer and the Race     • Elmer and the Lost Treasure • Elmer and the Bedtime Story 10 of our favourite kids picture books are reduced from £2 to only £1 each, as part of this fantastic bundle!  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781839133886 • Author: David McKee • Publisher: Andersen Press • Format: Paperback – Book Collection

Imagine boarding a magical train to the North Pole and getting to visit Santa Claus... It's every little boy and girl's dream. This classic story tells what happens one Christmas Eve when one lucky little boy experiences this dream. He boards the Polar Express with many other children to visit the North Pole. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781839134456 • Author: Chris Van Allsburg • Publisher:  Andersen Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  28 x 24 x 0.5 cm

Spidey is missing! New York City is under attack. A horde of villains is causing mayhem across the city, and there's only one person who can stop them - Spider-Man! But where is he? Search for Spidey among the crowds around NYC before the whole city falls to chaos! From Green Goblin attacking a bridge to strange experiments in Doctor Octopus' lab, Spidey fans will love hunting down the villains and spotting lots of hidden details along the way. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781800783010 • Author: Marvel • Publisher: Studio Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 40 • Dimensions: 30.2 x 21.8 x 0.4cm

THE BRAND-NEW, HILARIOUS DIARY OF A WIMPY KID BOOK! In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family. The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it’s a recipe for disaster. Speaking of recipes - the secret ingredients behind Gramma’s famous meatballs have been closely guarded for years. Can Greg unpack all of his family’s mysteries before their vacation is over? Or will he just stir the pot? This sidesplittingly relatable summer story is the funniest Wimpy Kid book yet! WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on Laughter guaranteed! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241583166 • Author: Jeff Kinney • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 224 • Dimensions: 20.5 x 13.5 x 2.2cm

From hilarious bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story. This time it's CHRISTMAS!!! Dear Santa, For Christmas this year, I would like: Two hundred KitKat chunkies (full-size not multipack) Baby Bella to stop shouting 'BUM' in public spaces A new brother who doesn't fart on me and call it a 'tasty air biscuit' Antoine or Daniel (I can't decide!) to surprise me on Christmas Day with a grand romantic gesture Cash (lots of it!) A new diary (I'm really getting through them!) Lots of love, Lottie xxx PS. Please could you put a chocolate orange instead of a real orange in my stocking this year? Lottie Brooks LOVES Christmas - there's presents, all the KitKat Chunkys you can eat AND no school for two weeks! But this year, Christmas might be a bit more chaotic than usual. The whole Brooks family are visiting for the festive break (along with some surprise visitors . . .), there's a Secret Santa to organise, and the hammies won't stop attacking Gavin, the Elf on the Shelf! Will Lottie survive the festivities intact or will she have to hide in the fort of shame until it's all over? Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780241679166 • Author: Katie Kirby • Publisher: Puffin • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 272  • Dimensions: 12.8 x 1.7 x 19.7 cm

Fourteen-year-old Brystal Evergreen has always known she was destined for great things–that is, if she can survive the oppressive Southern Kingdom.  Her only escape is books, but since it's illegal for women to read in her country, she has to find creative ways of acquiring them. Titles in this Collection: • A Tale of Witchcraft • A Tale of Magic • A Tale of Sorcery  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781444973204 • Author:  Chris Colfer  • Publisher:  Little, Brown • Format:  Box Set

The Christmasaurus returns in the magical new adventure from number-one-bestselling author Tom Fletcher! Have you ever heard of Ebenezer Scrooge? The grumpy, miserable man from that very famous old book, who HATES Christmas? The man who is more BAH HUMBUG than HO HO HO? Well, what if I told you that he was about to step out of HIS story and into this one? I know!!! And even worse, he wants to CANCEL CHRISTMAS! But don't panic - William Trundle and his very best friend, the Christmasaurus, are on the case. They're determined to track down Scrooge and stop him from ruining the most magical day of the year. And they're not alone. The whole Trundle family, new friends Eddie and Lucy and, of course, Santa himself are here to help! Can these festive friends stop Scrooge before it's too late - and save Christmas? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241595893 • Author: Tom Fletcher • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.1 cm

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the BRAND NEW ADVENTURE in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 57 million copies in print worldwide! Lately, Nikki’s little sister has been a TOTAL BRAT! But while Brianna is busy raiding her closet and taping a HIDEOUS drawing of Nikki on her bedroom door, Nikki has more important things to think out. It’s the end of summer and she has only 72 hours to completely reinvent herself before starting at Westchester Prep… SQUEEEEEEE!! Nikki is determined to be the COOLEST, CUTEST, SMARTEST, MOST INTRIGUING girl at school. But when disaster strikes and Brianna gets hold of Nikki’s most cherished items… her phone AND her diary, her world is turned upside down. Will an unexpected emergency ruin Nikki’s fabulous start to the new school year or, worse, ruin her relationship with wacky BFFs, Chloe and Zoey, and cute crush Brandon? With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398541184 • Author: Rachel Renee Russell • Publisher: Simon & Schuster • Format: Hardback • Pages: 272 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2cm

Join Spider-Man on his amazing adventures!  A book and toy all in one, this My Busy Books activity kit comes complete with a brightly illustrated book, well-crafted figurines, and a giant durable playmat. Children ages 36 months and up will enjoy spending time with Spider-Man and his allies as they take on Venom, Rhino, and other fearsome foes!  Ignite their imaginations as they learn about the characters, using the figurines and playmat to bring the book scenes to life or create their own exciting new tales for this amazing hero!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9782764336472 • Author:  Marvel • Publisher:  Phidal Publishing Inc. • Format:  Board Book • Pages:  10 • Dimensions: 13.6 x 6.1 x 20.8 cm   

The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog Man has a new problem to pound, and he's going to need his entire pack to help him. Will he go barking up the wrong tree? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702310676 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 240 • Dimensions: 21.2 x 14.8 x 1.5cm

A fantastic story about bravery, kindness, friendship and perseverance - perfect for children starting school! Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help him with his toughest test: capturing a princess?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781407170763 • Author:  Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  28.1 x 25.1 x 0.5 cm

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