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Becket Rumsey is all at sea • His dad has run away with him and his brother Billy in the middle of the night. And they've left everything behind, including their almost-mum Pearl. Becket has no idea what's going on - it's a mystery • So with the help of Billy and a snail called Brian, Becket sets out on a journey of discovery. It's not plain sailing, but then what journeys ever are? • A story of new beginnings, and learning that goodbye isn't always the end, from the bestselling author of A Boy Called Hope

From the well-known Aesop's fable. Sam is lonely and bored, watching the sheep on the mountain. One day he makes up a story: "Come quickly! A wolf is attacking the sheep". The villagers come running, but of course there's no wolf. Then, when a wolf really does attack, who will believe Sam? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English

Ed Clayton is a liar. It started when his dad went to prison and now he can’t seem to stop. When his younger brother, Sam, goes missing one day, nobody believes Ed when he says he can’t remember what happened • He’s used to going without, but living without his brother is impossible. With the police and press asking questions and friends turning against the family, Ed is left trying to find Sam with only the help of his new neighbour, Fallon • When the two stumble on a secret that even Ed could never have imagined, it’s up to the liar to uncover the truth • A sensitive and engaging fourth novel about brotherhood, hardship and being yourself from the multi-award-winning author, Kim Slater

A classic collection of stories by P.L Travers, Penelope Lively, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and others, specially chosen for young readers of around seven by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare • Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling; Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin: Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah’s big ears? • These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift

A classic collection of stories by Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith, Ted Hughes, Michael Morpurgo and others, specially chosen for young readers of around eight by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare • Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a topsy-turvy day; a boy watches over a beautiful swan… • These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift

A classic collection of tales for young readers of about six, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by P.L. Travers, Jill Barklem, Michael Morpurgo and others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare • The Banks family are searching for a nanny; Macaw the parrot helps out at the fish and chip shop and a stonecutter dreams of becoming an emperor… • These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift

Берегись! Невоспитанные мальчишки и мерзкие девчонки возвращаются! • Теперь среди них Хвастун Барнабас, который вот-вот лопнет от тщеславия. А вон там – Крикливая Тэнди, страшнейшая из забияк, устраивает очередной скандал • Сборник уморительно ужасных рассказов для детей, продолжение серии «The World`s Worst Children» от самого популярного авторского дуэта Великобритании – писателя Дэвида Уолльямса и художника Тони Росса • Книга на английском языке • From phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children! • Look out! It’s more badly behaved boys and ghoulish girls! • Like Boastful Barnabas who is so big-headed he might just explode! And Tandy and her titanic tantrums and who will be crowned bully of the year! • From number one bestselling author David Walliams come ten more hilarious and horrendous tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross

"Приключения Паддингтона. Летние игры" - фантастическая новая книжка Майкла Бонда с картинками Паддингтона о спортивном дне семьи Браун, основанная на телесериале "Приключения Паддингтона"! • Когда Брауны обнаруживают в сарае коробку с садовыми играми, Паддингтону не терпится попробовать. Мистер Браун полон решимости побеждать в каждой игре, но кто станет чемпионом летних игр? • Книга на английском языке • A fantastic new Paddington picture book about the Brown family’s sports day based on the TV series The Adventures of Paddington! • When the Browns discover a box of garden games in the shed Paddington can’t wait to have a go. Mr Brown is determined to win every game but who will be the summer games champion? • A delightful new Paddington picture book that teaches children that taking part is more important that winning

The brand new and final novel from the magical pen of 'the Godmother of Fantasy', Diana Wynne Jones; co-authored with her sister Ursula Jones. Now in paperback • How are you supposed to turn into a Wise Woman if your powers just won't show up? Aileen is convinced she'll never become as magical as her Aunt Beck • Then one day her aunt is set a seemingly impossible mission. She must go to the island of Logra and rescue the kidnapped High Prince from the enemy, and Aileen must go with her. They set off along with Ivar, Aileen's spoilt cousin, and Ogo his clophopping servant, recruiting on their way a huge and elusive cat, a monk with an uncannily wise parrot, and a boy inventor who keeps a pet lizard up his sleeve. But this is no band of mighty warriors, and the evil Lograns and their wizards have blocked their way with an invisible barrier in the sea

The thrilling third volume in the bestselling middle-grade trilogy, beautifully illustrated throughout by Chris Riddell • Step through the door in the tree and into another breathtaking adventure • When Anneshka’s hunt for the greatest kingdom brings her into our world, Imogen and Marie know it’s bad news. But Anneshka isn’t their only problem. Mum’s boyfriend, Mark, is sick and getting sicker, thanks to the monsters he accidentally carried home • Can the girls escape Anneshka and find a cure for Mark before it’s too late? Their quest will take them through the door in the tree and further than ever before, into the magical lands of Nedobyt beyond • But there is more to this kingdom than meets the eye. Miro, Imogen and Marie must learn its secrets if they’re to save their families – and stop Anneshka once and for all

The Burpee Bears are back in this glorious new picture book from #1 bestselling author Joe Wicks! • For this bear family, every day is a new day: a day for adventure and discovery, and true to Joe’s ethos, each book will feature a fun and positive story with added exercises and recipes – perfect for families to share and enjoy together! • The Burpee Bears is the first book in the series and is infused with Joe’s signature sense of fun. Join the bears as they explore the everyday ups and downs of family life. Children will fall in love with the Burpee Bear characters; they bring a little bit of Wicks magic and a whole lot of Joe energy to each and every page. The Burpee Bears will delight and engage children as they read, laugh and leap into action! • Created by Joe, with the story co-written with acclaimed author Vivian French, and gloriously illustrated by stellar artist Paul Howard

The perfect story to open up conversations about war and migration with little ones, anywhere in the world • In a war-torn city, a little girl tends to the last garden. But everyone is leaving and soon the girl has to leave too. The garden is all alone now but soon the seeds scatter throughout and the roots take hold • Inspired by true events in Syria and war gardens around the world and throughout history, "The Last Garden" is a thoughtful, tender story of hope, touching on issues of conflict and migration, from a talented debut picture book pairing