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A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime

Worry Monster loves ‘helping’ Archie to worry. Archie feels so anxious that his head hurts, his tummy flutters and his heart pounds. But he soon realizes that the only way to feel better is to make Worry Monster go away by challenging his fears and following a set of steps useful for helping any child to cope with their anxieties.

A masterful and moving picture book by two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall.

A young woman holds her newborn son and sings to him- I'll love you for ever.

“A compassionate story of homelessness and friendship, recycled art and community.” -Kirkus Reviews Twelve-year-old Ram is a street boy living behind a sign on a building’s rooftop, barely scraping by, winning games of gilli for money, occasionally given morsels of food through the kindness of Mr.

A stunning edition of this modern classic of World War One, featuring an introduction by the author and insightful testimonies from soldiers. Told in...

A wonderfully surprising peep-through book with a hilarious rhyming text - now available as a board book for the very youngest readers to enjoy.

The Black Swan is a concept that will change the way you look at the world. Black Swans underlie almost everything, from the rise of religions to events in our own lives. The phenomenal international bestseller that shows us how to stop trying to predict everything - and take advantage of uncertainty "The Smartest Books of All Time". Taleb lives mostly in New York.

Shel Silverstein's best-selling classic THE GIVING TREE has grown! Now available for the first time in an enlarged 7 1/2 x 10 edition that enhances th...

From the world's favourite author, David Walliams – ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters; all in a gorgeously gif...

Millions of young readers have loved the World's Worst Children tales – now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most...

The ultimate children's guide to the universe.

This best-selling classic now comes with an audio CD read by Tom Hollander.

For fans of Jon Klassen, this sensitive and impactful picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Christian Robinson is all about seeing the world from different points of view, and the perfect entry point for parents to help teach their little people about empathy and community.

The bewitching tenth-anniversary edition of the classic children's novel Coraline by Neil Gaiman, featuring spellbinding illustrations from Chris Riddell and an exclusive new introduction by the author

An enchanting story of friendship, acceptance and trust from one of Australia's favourite storytellers.

Since its publication in 1987, Sally Morgan's My Place has sold more than half a million copies in Australia, been translated and read all over the world, and been reprinted dozens of times. Sally's rich, zesty and moving work is perhaps the best loved biography of Aboriginal Australia ever written. My Place for Younger Readers is an abridged edition that retains all the charm and power of the original.

Since its publication in 1987, Sally Morgan's My Place has sold more than half a million copies in Australia, been translated and read all over the world, and been reprinted dozens of times. Sally's rich, zesty and moving work is perhaps the best loved biography of Aboriginal Australia ever written. My Place for Younger Readers is an abridged edition that retains all the charm and power of the original.

This is the story of a very hungry caterpillar growing into a beautiful butterfly....

A full-colour paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This editio...

Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning ble...

The classic edition of the bestselling story written for the very young. A newly hatched caterpillar eats his way through all kinds of food, getting bigger and bigger, until eventually he turns into a beautiful butterfly. One of the most popular picture books of all time, no nursery bookshelf is complete without a copy.

An evocative picture book based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. Age: 18 months + the Wind in the Willows is a re-tellin...

The brilliant follow-up to David Walliams' bestseller The World's Worst Children! Ten more stories about a brand new gang of hilariously horrible kids...

From the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children! Illustrated in glorious and g...

From the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children! Illustrated in glorious and g...

Think your teachers are bad? Wait till you meet this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates. Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster… Watch out for the ghastly Miss Seethe. She is ALWAYS furious – and she’s on a detention rampage. And as for Phobe, he’s a teacher with a real difference. He is bone-shakingly terrified of… children!

A deeply moving and unforgettable portrait of an ordinary and yet an extraordinary teenage girl.

The fantastic new novel from bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, starring Diamond, the little circus acrobat who first appeared in the hugely popular Hetty Feather books.

The third brilliant story featuring the hugely popular Hetty Feather, from mega-bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson.

It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON - with brand new children's editions of the classic and internationally bestselling series

It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON - with brand new children's editions of the classic and internationally bestselling series

It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON - with brand new children's editions of the classic and internationally bestselling series

It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON - with brand new children's editions of the classic and internationally bestselling series

The spellbinding first adventure in the Harry Potter series and Winner of Winners in the 2020 Blue Peter Book Awards voted for by children to celebrate twenty years of Blue Peter's amazing prize.

It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON - with brand new children's editions of the classic and internationally bestselling series

A sensitive and imaginative story about a girl grieving for her best friend, from the hugely popular Jacqueline Wilson - and featuring a special introduction by the author.

A fantastic collection of short stories, activities and puzzles all about summer holidays, perfect for any Jacqueline Wilson fan.

A brilliant story from our bestselling author about what happens when Lily is left at home, with her three younger siblings to look after.

Jacqueline Wilson's latest guaranteed bestseller shines the spotlight onto the crazy world of celebrity.

Another hit novel for readers of 9+, from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson - with a new introduction and cover look!

A wonderful new story from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson, told with her usual humour and deft touch.

A brilliant and moving story from bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, set in the children's ward of a 1950s hospital, and featuring a gorgeous, shiny gold cover.

A brilliant bumper book of Christmas stories, present tips and puzzles from mega-bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

First published in 1991, The Story of Tracy Beaker has been adapted into a television series and continues to capture the hearts of generations of young readers.

Millions of young readers have loved the World's Worst Children tales and revelled in the World's Worst Teachers with their delightfully dreadful deeds – now prepare for…THE WORLD'S WORST PARENTS! From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross.

A fantastic story about having a troublesome sister, from mega-bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

A sensitive and imaginative story about a girl grieving for her best friend, from the hugely popular Jacqueline Wilson - and featuring a special introduction by the author.

Following the success of GEORGE'S SECRET KEY TO THE UNIVERSE and GEORGE'S COSMIC TREASURE HUNT comes a third out of this world adventure from Lucy Hawking and Professor Stephen Hawking, the most famous science genius in the Universe!

George and his best friend, Annie have been selected as junior astronauts - part of a programme that trains up young people for a trip to Mars in the future.

This final explosive adventure in the bestselling series created by Lucy and Stephen Hawking sees George take on huge questions about time, relativity and the future of the universe.

Following the success of George's first three out-of-this-world adventures, George and his friend Annie now face a whole new space challenge! From Lucy Hawking and her father, Professor Stephen Hawking, the most famous science genius in the Universe!

'We are going,' said Annie, 'on a great cosmic journey. So listen up, Savers of Planet Earth, and prepare to meet the Universe.'

George's pet pig breaks through the fence into the garden next door - introducing him to his new neighbours- the scientist, Eric, his daughter, Annie, and a super-intelligent computer called Cosmos.

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER

the million-selling, Newbery Medal-winning classic novel, one of the most celebrated and beloved children's books of all time.

The spectacular third novel in the phenomenally successful INHERITANCE Cycle.

Harry Potter's life is miserable. His parents are dead and he's stuck with his heartless relatives, who force him to live in a tiny closet under the stairs.

A wonderful, classical fantasy story of dragons, wizards and heroes that will appeal to both young and adult readers. A number one bestseller and publishing phenomenon.

A wonderful, classical fantasy story of dragons, wizards and heroes that will appeal to both young and adult readers. A number one bestseller and publishing phenomenon.

The first exciting book of the Inheritance cycle. The first book in The Inheritance Series (2005)

'Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded' Lord Voldemort

The final stunning book in the Inheritance cycle featuring Eragon and his dragon Saphira.