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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 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...

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.

To celebrate Paddington Bear's 60th birthday in 2018 this hilarious classic novel from master storyteller Michael Bond has been given a fresh new look...

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner Rafael Lopez have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone.

Friends come in all shapes and sizes, and for Amos McGee, in all species too! A delightful story about friendship. Winner of the Caldecott Medal in 20...

Now in picturebook format! This is an amazing tour of everything that moves in the magical world of Richard Scarry. This children's classic is bursti...

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

Achildren's classic for close to fifty years, here is the unabridged story of Corduroy, a bear who once lived in the toy department of a big store, an...

A delightful and entertaining peek into the life of one very busy wombat! Ages: 3-7 Monday Morning: Slept. Afternoon: Slept. Evening: Ate. Scrat...

One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book is full of funny twists and surprises a...

A beautiful hardback gift to treasure. This collection brings together all of Arnold Lobel's engaging, warm and funny stories about Frog and Toad, and...

Sam-I-Am and his Green Eggs and Ham get a brand-new look for their 60th birthday! The original Dr. Seuss classic that inspired the Netflix series. It...

It's time to go trick-or-treating with the Berenstain Bears! Brother and Sister Bear are excited about the silly and scary costumes, and they can't wa...

Harry is a black and white dog who hates having a bath - so when he sees his owner with the dreaded bath, he runs away. But in the end, Harry gets so ...

An ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to readers of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over it to find a poem that's just for them.

One of the original 12 Little Golden Books, The Poky Little Puppy has sold nearly 15 million copies since 1942, making it one of the most popular chil...

It's evening in the forest and Little Owl wakes up from his day-long sleep to watch his friends enjoying the night. Hedgehog sniffs for mushrooms, Sku...

In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines.The smallest and bravest one is Madeline, whose a...

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

A classic picture book that appeared in Faber's very first catalogue in 1929 . . ....

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.

Celebrate life's ups and downs in this gorgeous paperback edition of the bestselling Dr. Seuss classic! Congratulations!Today is your day.You're off ...

Pete the Cat is back – and this time he's at school! But wherever Pete is, he's always singing his song… because it's all good. Pete the ...

The fifth book of a series about the dramas of toddler life created by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of the The Gruffalo which has sold more than two mi...

The board book edition of the international bestseller....

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

This exciting collection of classic Living Lights Berenstain Bears books starring Brother Bear is a perfect gift for children to enjoy all year long. ...

In The Berenstain Bears Do the Right Thing, Sister Bear finds herself in possession of a one-of-a-kind doll that doesn't belong to her. After talking ...

When Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear play ball instead of clean out their playhouse, will they ever finish their task The Berenstain Bears Get the Job...

Gather you family together and join in as Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear venture out together in the snowy, cold night and go door to doo...

In The Berenstain Bears Patience, Please! Brother, Sister, and Honey jump at the chance to have their own gardens. Buying seeds, using shovels, and ma...

Gramps and Gran go on a picnic with Mama and Papa Bear and the cubs. As the family searches high and low for the perfect picnic spot, they end up lear...

Sister Bear is a super soccer player. She should be a shoo-in at soccer tryouts … except for one little problem. Sister Bear is too small. Will ...

The Bike Lesson is a perfect story for beginning readers, who will delight in spotting the dangers of the road before Father Bear does. And beginning ...

An irresistibly cute story about finding the confidence to be yourself, starring a turtle in search of the perfect shell.

The Number One New York Times Bestseller!Debut author Drew Daywalt and international bestseller Oliver Jeffers team up to create a colourful solution ...

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner Rafael Lopez have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone.

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...

Celebrate the 2017 Women’s March with this charming and empowering picture book about a pink hat and the budding feminist who finds it.

For the first time ever, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate His Holiness the Dalai Lama addresses children directly, sharing lessons of peace and compassion, told through stories of his own childhood.

For the first time ever, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate His Holiness the Dalai Lama addresses children directly, sharing lessons of peace and compassion, told through stories of his own childhood.

Beloved all over the world for its timeless message of peace, tolerance and the courage to be yourself. This is a true classic....

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...

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

Millions of young readers have loved the World's Worst Children tales – now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever: The World's Worst Teachers.

Journey through the beautifully hand-lettered messages by award-winning illustrator Jessica Hische. This uplifting and positive book - now a New York Times best seller - encourages kids to promise that tomorrow, they will try new things, do their best, and be brave.

If you are a dreamer, come in, If you are a dreamer, A wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, A magic bean buyer . . . Come in . . . for where the sid...

Originally published in 1963, it has become a much-loved favourite children's best-seller, and an acknowledged classic of 20th century children's pict...

In this hilarious book, featuring three timeless fables, Dr. Seuss explores the pitfalls of growing too big for your boots! King Yertle the Turtle so...

ABoston Globe-Horn BookAwardWinner Join Anno, recipient of theHans Christian Andersen Medal,on a spectacular tour of Europe!

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