This magnificent series includes all seven of C. S. Lewis’s books, including The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and The Last Battle, that won the 1956 Carnegie Medal. Each title is a story in itself, and all take place in the magical land of Narnia. Guided by the noble Lion Aslan, the children learn evil and treachery can only be overcome by courage, loyalty and sacrifice.
These popular stories from former Children’s Laureate Jacqueline Wilson will charm even the most reluctant readers. Children strongly relate to her sensitive and humorous take on the tricky issues that can colour their world. Books included are: Candyfloss, The Suitcase Kid, The Bed and Breakfast Star, and Starring Tracy Beaker.
Thirty Days Has September: Cool Ways to Remember Stuff, is packed full of memorable tricks that will help all children who are trying to remember all those facts of science, history and geography. Discover how to use your knuckles to remember which months have 31 days, and your thumb and finger to tell right from left. Find out how to use your fingers to help you master the nine times table and discover all sorts of cunning tricks for learning how to spell difficult words such as ‘difficulty’, ‘because’ and ‘Mississippi’.
On pillows, tie-back curtains, and even as hanging art, add luxurious tassels to your home’s decor. Easy to make, it takes only four surprisingly simple steps before you can enjoy experimenting with color, texture and shape. Inspiring color photographs, drawings and easy-to-follow instructions cover two dozen fabulous projects for tassels both simple and outrageously decorative. Most use inexpensive materials and need only a few hours to complete.
Bring a bit of Gordon Ramsay’s culinary magic to your table with his brand new collection of recipes. His latest cookbook is packed with simple, seasonal, modern British dishes which will make cooking meals for friends and family a pleasure. From Scallop Brochettes with Coriander and Chilli Butter to Toffee & Chocolate Steamed Pudding, this beautifully designed book celebrates all that is great about British cooking.
He’s rude, he’s naughty, he’s tried every trick in the book… and he is without doubt one of the best things that’s happened in children’s fiction for this age group. Francesca Simon’s award-winning books are broken into manageable chapters and feature simple drawings by Tony Ross. Engaging and funny, Horrid Henry is one of the best ways we know to get young readers into the habit of reading!
Along with Charlie and Lola, one of the other most popular characters in children’s books is Harry, famous for his bucketful of dinosaurs. This collection features ten picture books that come presented in a very special gift bag. The complete set would make a lovely gift for any young fan… or you could split the set up for ten very affordable separate gifts and keep the special bag for yourself! Either way, these books will provide endless fun at bedtime, storytime or playtime.
This book is a real treat for Harry Hill fans… Britain’s favourite comedian loves jokes so much that he has put together a side-splitting joke book for all the family. Containing Harry’s favourite jokes picked from the world’s joke archive, it also features original jokes by Harry, including some brand new ones written just for this book.
50th anniversary gift set edition of the classic Paddington picture book and specially made Paddington plush toy!
Paddington Bear first met the Brown family at a railway station — Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and a label reading ‘Please look after this bear’. Without further ado, Mr and Mrs Brown promptly welcomed the adventurous bear into their family, and in honour of their meeting place they named him Paddington. The Browns soon discover that Paddington is a most unusual bear. Ordinary things — like having a bath — become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around!
Imelda Dooley is scared. Really scared. She’s played hard and fast and now she’s been caught. She’s pregnant and now she’s on her own. Her father, not a man to mess with, will see that somebody pays for this. And it’s not going to be her. So Imelda Dooley tells a lie. A lie that literally causes murders. When Mary Dooley’s husband is killed in the night’s events, she knows she must graft to keep the family afloat. And graft she does, becoming a name in her own right. But she still has to watch her daughter’s life spiral into a vicious, hate-fuelled cycle of drugs and prostitution. Caught up in the carnage that is Imelda’s existence are Mary’s adored grandchildren, Jordanna and Kenny. Pretty little Jordanna isn’t yet three and she already knows far too much. All she can do is look after her baby brother, Kenny, and try not to draw unwanted attention to herself. Set in the East End of London from the tail-end of the seventies up until the present-day, The Business is a tale of drugs, prostitution and a young girl’s fight for survival — against all the odds.