Archive for the ‘Children's Books’ Category

Junior Illustrated Maths Dictionary

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

This brand new maths dictionary is full of clear, straightforward explanations of the key terms and concepts of Key Stage 2 and beyond. Accompanied by bright illustrations, each concept is explained alongside worked examples of alternative methods as well as hints, tips, strategies and shortcuts. Ideal for young students, this book will also prove invaluable to stuck parents!

The Princess and the Frog

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Published to celebrate the release of a brand new Disney spectacular, this special gift book offers children the chance to relive all the magic of the film over and over again. The story is brought to life by the colourful cartoon images from the film and will make perfect bedtime reading for a preschooler, or would be equally suited to those who have just learned to read by themselves.

Princess Poppy - 6 Books

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Princess Poppy, star of the popular picture book series, appears in these full length books for older readers. With their sparkly covers and pastel coloured pages, the books are still packed full of princess appeal but the stories are long enough to provide newly confident readers with plenty of vital reading practice. In this special set the books come in their own bag with a sparkling princess charm, making them an ideal gift.

The Backyardigans - 8 Books

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Meet Pablo, Uniqua, Tyrone and the rest of the gang in this collection of stories based on the popular TV series. The Backyardigans have all sorts of adventures - from catching a thief at a garden party and finding treasure buried by pirates to flying off on a mission to Mars and returning a mysterious bone to the Treasure Museum! The brightly coloured illustrations and crazy characters will introduce the kind of fantasy play that is enjoyed by every child, encouraging them to go wherever their imagination takes them. They will also learn some important lessons about table manners, teamwork and the power of friendship.

The Divide Trilogy - Elizabeth Kay

Friday, February 12th, 2010


Elizabeth Kay’s Divide series is a must for fans of fantasy adventure. When Felix’s parents take him to the Divide in Costa Rica, something extraordinary happens. He faints, and wakes to find himself in a back-to-front world. These action-packed books, full of genies and spells, will transport you to an imaginary place you might not want to leave!

Sam’s Science Collection - 4 Books

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010


Sam knows lots of stuff about science! He can tell you where your food goes when you swallow it; how you fight off colds; how cells divide and multiply and why brushing your teeth is so important. After reading these books you’ll know as much about science as Sam, and there are lots of funny illustrations to help you to understand too - brilliant!

Read at Home First Experiences - 12 Books

Monday, February 8th, 2010


Oxford Reading Tree is used in 80% of primary schools and is the UK’s best-loved reading scheme. Read at Home First Experiences are ideal for introducing children to new situations. Using the familiar Oxford Reading Tree characters, each book contains all the elements of a first time experience in an entertaining story full of humour and detail.

Bolt - Luxury Edition

Sunday, February 7th, 2010


Bolt the super-dog is the latest hit character from Disney. The star of a TV show, Bolt believes he has super powers, but when he’s accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to the tough streets of New York, he has to act like a superhero in real life too! This padded book, with all the best illustrations from the movie, will bring the story to life for Bolt fans.

The Children’s Baking Book

Saturday, February 6th, 2010


This colourful book is crammed full of recipes to get kids in the kitchen and encourage them to bake up a storm! Full of twists on old favourites and delicious new ideas, there’s something every child will enjoy cooking and eating, and with recipes from brownies to banoffee pie parents reap the benefits too!

Goosebumps Collection - 5 Books

Monday, February 1st, 2010


When Matt orders Monster Blood from a weird website, he only wants it as a joke. But the joke’s on him - and so is the green ooze! Goosebumps are back with all the thrills and humour you’d expect from this bestselling series. This set features five chillers, absolutely up to date for a modern audience, from bestselling author R.L. Stine.