Harpercollins The Butterfly Lion Morpurgo Michael

A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion, from a master storyteller • ‘Will touch all hearts – both young and old’ Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation • When Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld, the pair are inseparable – until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus • Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten

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

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

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

A beautifully illustrated full-colour tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation – from the bestselling creators of There Once Is a Queen • There once was a boy who was going to be king one day • From the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our new monarch, King Charles III, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman • There once was a little boy, born a prince. Encouraged by his parents, he grew up with a passion for the countryside, wanting to look after it. Then, as the longest-serving Prince of Wales in British history, he dedicated decades of his life to raising awareness for conservation. Now our King, his devoted work will continue to inspire the protection of our planet for future generations

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

Роман Майкла Морпурго "Тень" - это история Амана, рассказанная его собственными словами, - мальчика из Афганистана, спасающегося от ужасов войны. Когда в пещере, где Аман живет с матерью, появляется западная собака, Аман поначалу испытывает к ней отторжение - в этой части света не принято держать собак в качестве домашних животных. Но когда Аман и его мать наконец решают вырваться на свободу, собака, которую Аман назвал Тенью, не оставляет их. Вскоре становится ясно: судьбы мальчика и собаки связаны навсегда • Книга на английском языке • A stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in the world • Shadow broke all Michael Morpurgo records in hardback, selling a massive 50,000 copies through TCM in the first twelve weeks

This beautiful HarperCollins Children’s Classics edition of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is the perfect addition to any bookshelf • Best known for its Mowgli stories – the thrilling tales of a ‘man-cub’ raised in the jungle by his animal companions – Rudyard Kipling’s masterpiece features some of the most memorable characters in literature: Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther, Kaa the python and Mowgli’s fearsome enemy, Shere Khan the tiger • This beloved collection of seven fables, each accompanied by a poem, brings to life a fantastical world brimming with danger, adventure and triumph. The Jungle Book continues to inspire major films and adaptations over a century after its publication

A brand-new mystery for fans of Harry Potter and Murder Most Unladylike children's books, The Last Secretis the sixth and final book in the Scarlet and Ivy series • When Scarlet and Ivy return to school after the holidays, they quickly realise that the school is in danger. The twins will need to confront enemies from their past and present if they are to have any chance of it surviving. Could the last secret at Rookwood be the one that brings it down? Or will Scarlet and Ivy be able to untangle the trails of clues and red herrings in time to save it? The Last Secretis the thrilling finale to the mesmerising Scarlet and Ivy series, perfect for children aged 9 and up and fans of Harry Potter, Holly Webb and Robin Stevens