Archive for the ‘Children's Books’ Category

Jeremy Strong Collection - 10 Books

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Jeremy Strong is famous for writing really funny stories packed full of comic antics, irresistible characters and compelling plots. In this superb collection of ten of his best stories, you’ll meet a lovable giant, a vacuum cleaner on the loose, a granny with romantic ideas, a pirate who hates the sea and a host of other memorable and hilarious characters. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings, this collection is perfect for confident readers who enjoy a giggle!

Animals Picture Book Collection - 10 Books

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Little Tiger doesn’t want to go to bed but discovers that staying up all night is not as much fun as it seems… Holly really wants a kitten but what she gets is a big, scruffy cat with a crooked smile… Meanwhile a little yellow bee spies a big brown bear and correctly predicts trouble… And a new animal called a kangaroo arrives on the farm. This fantastic spread of picture books will certainly brighten up your child’s bookshelf and is guaranteed to bring a smile to your bedtime reading. These ten original stories, each starring lovable animals and providing hours and hours of listening pleasure, are all accompanied by gorgeous illustrations by much-loved artists.

Learn French With Max & Mathilde Collection - 4 Books

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

In this fun and engaging series children will easily absorb useful snippets of French as they dip into Max & Mathilde’s world - at home, on holiday and out and about! The books take a straightforward approach which allows children to incorporate simple vocabulary and dialogue in a natural, easy way. Each book comes with its own CD to inspire participation and sing-along fun!

Jacqueline Wilson Collection - 10 Books

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Jacqueline Wilson is one of Britain’s best known and best loved children’s authors and this set shows her at her brilliant best. From Tracy Beaker’s experiences of life in a children’s home to Ruby and Garnet who have to deal with a new stepmother, Wilson is adept at creating realistic characters and handling real-life issues in a warm, sensitive manner. Readers will find their confidence increasing in leaps and bounds as they race through these great stories.

Lunar Jim Collection - 4 Books

Thursday, June 18th, 2009


If you haven’t met Lunar Jim before, he’s an astronaut who lives with his friends in the village of Moona Loona - on the moon! Based on the animated CBeebies series and packed full of excitement, fun and discovery, this set of two board books and two picture books will take children on an out-of-this-world adventure!

Corgi Pups - 10 Books

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Corgi Pups are perfect for new readers embarking on real books for the first time. Best-selling authors, from Malorie Blackman to Jenny Nimmo, line up to present first class story-telling in bite-sized chapters. Featuring black and white illustrations, each book introduces new vocabulary and offers plenty of repetition and practice together with a genuinely entertaining story that children will really enjoy reading for themselves.

Sharon Creech Collection - 5 Books

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Meet Sharon Creech, author of many award-winning modern classics, in this special introductory five book set. Featuring a fresh new look, these sensationally good novels include the heartbreaking and breathtaking novel Bloom-ability and Walk Two Moons, the stunning and bizarre tale of a road trip which turns into a true voyage of discovery for one young girl. Highly recommended for the next generation of confident readers, Sharon Creech deserves to be at the top of every pre-teen’s reading list.

High School Musical 2 Collection - 5 Books

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

High School Musical is the sensation that’s been hailed as Grease for the new millennium. Enjoy the story of how Troy and Gabriella met and then follow their adventures as they find out whether they are really meant to be together. As a special bonus, this set also features the book of the film Jump In and High School Musical 2, the latest hit Disney Channel movies that were two of last year’s top films.

Made By Me - Jane Bull

Saturday, June 6th, 2009


With needlecraft once more growing in popularity, Jane Bull’s brand new - and irresistible - craft book teaches children the basics of sewing, embroidery and knitting. From bags, brooches and hats to jazzing up clothes and making soft toys, this book is packed with inspiring yet simple projects for your child to design and create!

100 Insects To Spot Spotters Cards

Friday, June 5th, 2009

Perfect for spotters, there is a wealth of things to look for in these three packs of Usborne Spotter’s Cards. Each pack of 50 pocket-sized cards features clear and detailed illustrations, concise information, fascinating facts and statistics and a glossary together with internet links to fun websites with photo galleries, games and more information. Easy and convenient to use, these packs are ideal for family days out!