Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Eilish Fisher

A beautiful novel in verse about grief, family and the power of hope from Eilish Fisher, award-winning author of Fia and the Last Snow Deer. 
 
Rowan was raised in the desert. Growing up all she’s known is sunshine, warmth, love. Then her beloved Dad dies, everything changes. 
 
Now Rowan and her mum have moved from the hazy heat of the desert to the cold landscape of Ireland. Each of them hoping that living in the town Rowan’s Dad called home will bring them closer to him. 
 
But as soon as Rowan arrives, she knows something’s not right. Why is it so cold even in August? Why do lights turn on without warning or kettles boil with no one pressing a switch? 
 
Even more mysterious is The Wall. It surrounds the town, but no one can tell Rowan who built it or how long it’s stood, or why it’s forbidden to cross over to the other side. So, when she spots a crack in the stone, Rowan can’t resist the temptation to explore. In the woods beyond, she discovers a strange horse whom she feels an instant connection with, a bond that brings the return of warmth and hope . . . but at what price?

The Waters and the Wild

Benjamin Zephaniah

‘a shining light … showing us all the power of words to delight, enthral and challenge’ – Joseph Coelho 
 
Musical, plain-spoken, playful and powerful, Benjamin Zephaniah’s poetry has been lighting up British cultural life since the early 1980s. Written to be performed, his funny, serious poems sing with a rare energy, with subjects ranging from racism, pollution and revolution to the lottery, vegetables and his cat, Danny. 
 
This new collection brings together Zephaniah’s three Puffin Poetry books, from his first volume of children’s poetry, Talking Turkeys, to Funky Chickens and Wicked World with a previously unpublished poem and a new foreword by the poet and spoken-word artist George the Poet. 
 
Full of wisdom and laughter, Benjamin Zephaniah’s poetry is a tonic for our times – a celebration of people, culture and love that will entice readers young and old, whether they’re well versed in poetry or new to the form.

Let Dem Know

The iconic poetry of Benjamin Zephaniah

Dermot Flynn

Born under the same solstice sky thirteen years ago, Fia and her snow deer Solas have always had a powerful and unbreakable connection. But as Fia's village face a seemingly eternal winter, they turn their sights to Solas and an ancient prophecy that promises the return of sunlight and life, if the ultimate sacrifice is made . . . 
 
Refusing to allow the worst to happen, Fia and her cousin Mish run from the village with Solas, seeking out the Deer Mother - the mythical being who wakes the sun at the winter solstice and who might be their only hope. 
 
But the wilderness is harsh and shadows lurk at every turn. Can they make it to the Deer Mother? And, if they do, what choices will Fia face to bring back the sun and save her village? 
 
A powerful and beautiful tale set in snowy pre-historic Ireland, about hope, kindness and the power of friendship, from exceptional new writing talent, Eilish Fisher, brought to life with stunning illustrations from Dermot Flynn. 
 
Praise for Fia and the Last Snow Deer 
 
'Tender, hopeful and thrillingly wild' Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of Sky Song 
 
'A beautiful, lyrical read full of love, hardship and hope . . . I cannot recommend this book highly enough.’ Reading Zone, five star review 
 
'Visually delicious and lyrically lovely' Oliver Callen, RTÉ Radio One 
 
'A stunning debut, which should become a classic, with immediate appeal for fans of writers like Michelle Paver and Abi Elphinstone.' The Irish Times 
 
'An otherworldly debut' Image Magazine 
 
'Writing and illustration of equal beauty' Sara Keating, Best Books of 2024 selection, The Irish Times

Fia and the Last Snow Deer

Roald Dahl

Quentin Blake

Think of your favourite Roald Dahl moment and surely a song or verse cannot be far away... 
 
SONGS AND VERSE has seven sections bursting with rhymes about monsters, gruesome children, magical creatures, ghastly adults as well as a few unusual surprises. From the strange and scrumptious dishes enjoyed by James's Centipede to George and his marvellous medicine, and from greedy Augustus Gloop to the Giraffe and the Pelly and Me there are many classics here together with some previously unpublished treats. 
With a foreword and opening illustrations by Quentin Blake, and illustrations throughout from other award-winning artists such as Babette Cole, Lauren Child, Chris Riddell, Alel Scheffler and Tony Ross, you will find a touch of magic on every page.

Songs and Verse

Rachel Morrisroe

Ella Okstad

BEWARE the swirling, storming Crossodile! 
 
Though Hayden Hill likes lots of things - like eating ice-cream, playing chess, and looking after his pet lizard - some things make him a bit, well . . . cross. 
 
And when he can't stop himself from getting crosser and crosser, a rather strange thing happens - his little pet lizard turns into a giant snapping whirlwind of a CROSSODILE! 
 
As his out-of-control Crossodile causes destruction everywhere it goes and terrifies his friends, Hayden realises that he can't keep letting it take over. 
 
Can he figure out how to understand his anger and tame his Crossodile once and for all? 
 
A hilarious and heartwarming rhyming tale about understanding your anger and the importance of friendship, from incredible picture book talent Rachel Morrisroe and bestselling illustrator Ella Okstad. 
 
More magical stories from Rachel Morrisroe and Ella Okstad: 
The Drama Llama 
The Truth about Yeticorns

The Crossodile

Allan Ahlberg

&lsquo;This is the story 
 
Of Alison Hubble, 
 
Who went to bed single, 
 
And woke up double.&rsquo; 
 
Here, in verse, are the hilariously original stories of a mighty slide, a man who fought crocodiles, a girl who doubled, a couple of baby skinners and a thing that lived under a school. A wonderful collection from Allan Ahlberg, author of &lsquo;Please Mrs Butler, Woof!&rsquo; and &lsquo;Happy Families&rsquo;, illustrated throughout with delightful drawings by Charlotte Voake.

The Mighty Slide

Gervase Phinn

Brilliantly observed as always, family, teachers, pupils and the dreaded school inspector all leap to life in this wonderfully warm and witty, brand new, poetry collection from bestseller Gervase Phinn. 
 
New kids, disobedient deputy heads, school reports and fireworks, daydreamers and embarrassing mums all make an appearance. And if read on you might even just discover the whereabouts of Colin's confiscated conkers...just don't tell the teacher!

Don't Tell the Teacher

Tom Fletcher

Joris Bergmans

An uplifting picture book - from bestselling children’s author Tom Fletcher - that sensitively addresses grief and loss. Starring the beloved BBC Children in Need hero, Pudsey, this moving story is perfect for children of four and up. It's all about the importance of hope, family, friendship and love. 
 
Jai is a young boy navigating grief after the loss of his father, but Pudsey is here to help . . . 
 
Pudsey takes Jai on a magical journey to meet Maya, Ricky, Tomash, Remi and Ellie. All children who have been supported by Pudsey's kindness; and who are connected by the golden thread of hope. 
Through them, Jai finds friendship, learns to talk about his emotions, shares memories of his dad, and discovers how brave it is to try . . . and try again. 
 
Puffin and Tom Fletcher are proud to give £1 for every paperback copy sold in the UK and Ireland to BBC Children in Need (Registered Charity Number 802052 in England and Wales and SC039557 in Scotland). 
 
BBC Children in Need’s mission is to create positive and lasting change across the UK for the children and young people who need us most.

Pudsey and the Thread of Hope

Julia Donaldson

Charlotte Voake

Gruffalo author, Julia Donaldson, revisits Edward Lear's favourite rhyme in this wonderful new story set in a nonsensical land full of adventure. When their beautiful golden ring is stolen, the Owl and the Pussy-cat must travel far from the safety of the Bong-tree glade as their search for the thief leads them across the Sea, to the Chankly Bore and beyond . . . 
 
Full of enchanting lyricism this new rhyme, beautifully illustrated by Charlotte Voake, promises to be as important and successful as the original. 
This paperback edition includes an audio CD featuring two readings of the story by the author, as well as a performance of the story set to music, performed by Julia and Malcolm Donaldson.

The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat

Amy Sparkes

Ali Pye

Jack was seven and Chloe was six. Jack liked his sister, but loved to play tricks . . . 
 
So begins this rollicking, rhyming tale that celebrates the power of imagination - with a difference! When Chloe's silvery crayon develops magical powers, it sparks a thrilling chase through a fairytale world - an unbelievable adventure where her drawings spring to life! 
 
Can Chloe use all her creativity and inventiveness to rescue her brother and save the day? 
 
An adventure from the author of Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo, brought to life by the bestselling illustrator behind The Littlest Bandit and Girls Can Do Anything.

The Magic Crayon

Michael Rosen

A series of poetry titles for children by many of Britain's greatest poets.

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 
 
GET OFF, GET OFF, GET OFF! 
 
Well, what would you say if your brother kept whacking you with a spoon, or the spider made it all the way up the toilet bowl, or your mum made you wear that horrible shirt? 
 
Find out in this fantastically funny collection of poems all about growing up from the brilliant Michael Rosen, the author of award-winning children's books such as Quick, Let's get Out of Here, We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Chocolate Cake.

You Wait Till I'm Older Than You!

Hilaire Belloc

B. T. B.

If you are you prone to telling tales or running away then ignore these poems at your peril or you might suffer the same fate as Matilda, Who told lies and was Burned to Death or Jim, Who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a Lion! 
 
First published over a hundred years ago, Hilaire Belloc's tongue-in-cheek poems of moral instruction for children, with amusing illustrations by B.T.B. and Quentin Blake, are as sharp, funny and memorable as ever. 
First published in 1939, this is a much-loved classic for children and adults alike with B.T.B.'s original illustrations and more recent pictures and an Introduction by Quentin Blake. 
 
Contains the infamous lessons learnt by Matilda, Who told lies and was Burned to Death; Jim, Who ran away form his nurse and was eaten by a Lion; and Rebecca, Who slammed doors for Fun and Perished Miserably...

Cautionary Verses

Discover the laugh-out-loud funny poetry collection for children from the beloved Children's Laureate 2007-2009, illustrated by Quentin Blake. 
 
The yucky things your brother does, the annoying things your parents say, the funny things you feel. 
 
With 192 pages

Quick, Let's Get Out of Here

Edward Lear

The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea 
In a beautiful pea-green boat... 
 
Edward Lear's classic poem has delighted readers of all ages for generations and is given new life by Charlotte Voake's exquisite illustrations in this beautiful new edition. Introduced by a foreword from world-renowned children's author and Lear devotee, Julia Donaldson, this is a book to be treasured by Lear fans both old and young.

The Owl and the Pussy-cat

Steven Lenton

A rollicking, rhyming read-aloud treat from wordsmith extraordinaire, debut author Rachel Morrisroe, and the ridiculously talented, bestselling Steven Lenton 
 
Welcome to Mr Pottifer's Parlour of Plants: a magical shop with the most surprising plants you'll ever see! 
 
Sarah thinks she's discovered the perfect gift for her garden-loving grandma, but before you can say GARDEN FULL OF UNICORNS, things grow wildly out-of-hand! 
 
Live your own hilarious unicorn fantasy in this rip-roaring, rhyming delight from a terrifically talented new picture book author, with illustrations from the brilliant, bestselling illustrator Steven Lenton - illustrator of Shifty McGifty and The Hundred and One Dalmatians picture book.

How to Grow a Unicorn

A Yeticorn's charging about on the loose! 
 
Bea often tells little fibs when something goes wrong. Fairy-cats wiped mud all over the floor, wild octoponies flooded the bathroom... and lately, a humongous Yeticorn has been charging around, gobbling up her sister Edie's sweets and sneezing confetti everywhere! 
 
But one day, Bea wakes to find that a Yeticorn REALLY has come to stay - and his whippy, trippy tail causes all sorts of problems that she gets the blame for! 
 
Can Bea find the courage to stop fibbing and finally tell the truth? 
 
This hilarious and heartwarming rhyming tale about sibling friendship, telling the truth, and the power of using your imagination for good - from incredible new picture book talent Rachel Morrisroe and bestselling illustrator Ella Okstad. 
 
More magical stories from Rachel Morrisroe: 
The Drama Llama 
How to Grow a Unicorn 
How to Grow a Dragon

The Truth About Yeticorns

Lynley Dodd

"Hairy Maclary felt bumptious and bustly, bossy and bouncy and frisky and hustly" 
 
Hairy Maclary, everyone's favourite dog, is busy chasing and hustling all the neighbourhood cats from Slinky Malinki to Pimpernel Pugh. But when he comes face to face with Scarface Claw, the toughest tomcat in town, it's Hairy Maclary's turn to be bustled, rustled and hustled!

Hairy Maclary Scattercat

Roger McGough

A brilliant collection of brand-new poems from 'the patron saint of poetry'. Longer, narrative poems sit comfortably with Roger McGough's sharper observations and insightful words in this collection, perfectly illustrated in black-and-white line by Helen Stephens.

The Bee's Knees

Join Hairy Maclary and his friends on their first ever adventure - a beloved rhyming classic for over 40 years! 
 
Hairy Maclary is off for a walk in town, and on the way he's joined by many furry friends of all shops and sizes, from Bottomley Potts (covered in spots) to Schnitzel von Krumm (with a very low tum). But when they suddenly find themselves face-to-face with Scarface Claw - the toughest Tom in town - it's time to run all the way back home! 
 
The brilliantly clever rhyme and vivid, engaging pictures have made this story into a children's classic, beloved for over 40 years - and it's still one of the most popular picture books today. 
 
"Children will love looking at the detailed illustrations of each dog, and it's a great conversation starter around different words to describe how each dog looks and might feel" - The Evening Standard 
 
More Hairy Maclary classics: 
Hairy Maclary's Bone 
Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at the Vet 
Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy

Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in the wild! Discover snoozing lions, happy hippos, plodding elephants and many more. Lift-the-flaps to find hidden baby animals and follow the finger trails to explore. A gentle, rhyming narrative with a die-cut finger trail, die-cut details and a chunky flap on every page. There is so much for little hands to explore in this fun first introduction to wild animals and their habitats.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Wild Animal Hide-and-Seek

Helen Docherty

Erica Salcedo

Amisha lived with her Mum, in a tree. 
They swung on branches, wild and free. 
And all was good - until, one day . . . 
Amisha was taken, far away. 
 
When orangutan Amisha arrives in the city, she quickly finds a new routine climbing and swinging on ropes and wires. But when she meets a new friend - a bird, called Blue - he helps her to remember her rainforest home and her love for trees. Surely one little orangutan can't change the world - can they? 
 
A beautiful and poignant story which explores the meaning of home with a powerful message around activism and caring for our world. From Helen Docherty and Erica Salcedo, the creative partnership behind The Bee Who Loved Words.

A Tree to Call Home

Mark Hoyle

Roxanne Hoyle

Gareth Conway

The tinsel is up in the bakery, the lights are twinkling and the mince pies are sold out. It's CHRISTMAS EVE! Greg the Sausage Roll is so excited he could burst. 
 
And when he's scooped up as a last-minute treat for Santa, he's catapulted into a magical festive caper beyond his wildest dreams. 
 
Hold on tight for a spectacular sausage roll-ercoaster of an adventure! 
 
Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of Christmas and of sausage rolls.

Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa's Little Helper

Discover the laugh out loud NO 1 Sunday Times bestselling series

This Christmas, Greg the Sausage Roll is back and this time he's swept up in an even bigger festive rollercoaster that takes him all the way to the North Pole. Get ready to meet some brand-new friends and family - Greg is a sausage roll on a mission to make this year the best Christmas EVER! 
 
Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of Christmas and of sausage rolls - and creators of the hilarious No. 1 bestseller Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa's Little Helper.

Greg the Sausage Roll: The Perfect Present

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in the ocean! 
 
Follow the finger trails and lift the flaps to discover leaping dolphins, colourful seahorses, magnificent whales and many more. A gentle rhyming narrative with a die-cut finger trail, die-cut details and a chunky flap on every page. There is so much for little hands to explore in this fun first introduction to sea creatures and their habitat.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Ocean Hide-and-Seek

Eleanor Farjeon

Herbert Farjeon

A highly entertaining collection of poems about all forty-one English Kings and Queens since William I. Reissued in Puffin Poetry Kings and Queens is an authentic classic that has delighted young readers and adults alike. With wonderfully witty illustrations by Robin Jacques, history has never been so much fun!

Kings And Queens

Robert Louis Stevenson

Eve Garnett

Rediscover the delight and innocence of childhood in these classic poems from celebrated author, Robert Louis Stevenson. 
 
From make-believe to climbing trees, bedtime stories to morning play and favourite cousins to beloved mothers. 
 
Here is a very special collection to be treasured for ever.

A Child's Garden of Verses

Join Hairy Maclary and his friends on their first ever adventure in this golden 40th anniversary edition of the beloved rhyming classic! 
 
Hairy Maclary is off for a walk in town, and on the way he's joined by many furry friends of all shops and sizes, from Bottomley Potts (covered in spots) to Schnitzel von Krumm (with a very low tum). But when they suddenly find themselves face-to-face with Scarface Claw - the toughest Tom in town - it's time to run all the way back home! 
 
The brilliantly clever rhyme and vivid, engaging pictures have made this story into a children's classic, beloved for over 40 years - and it's still one of the most popular picture books today. 
 
"Children will love looking at the detailed illustrations of each dog, and it's a great conversation starter around different words to describe how each dog looks and might feel" - The Evening Standard 
 
More Hairy Maclary classics: 
Hairy Maclary's Bone 
Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at the Vet 
Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness

Meet Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Donaldson's Dairy, always ready for mischief. In this fabulous set of audio rhyming tales, Hairy Maclary and his friends just want to have fun, but trouble is never far away! 
 
The eight stories on this bumper CD collection are all set to music and read fabulously by Dr Who star David Tennant. 
 
The collection contains: 
 
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy 
Hairy Maclary, Sit! 
Hairy Maclary and Zackary Quack 
Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at the Vet 
Hairy Maclary Scattercat 
Hairy Maclary's Bone 
Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness 
Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper

Hairy Maclary Story Collection

Explore the garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this brand-new interactive push-and-pull board book! 
 
Welcome to the garden! Look at all the plants and trees. 
And in among the flowers is a hive of buzzing bees. 
 
Curious minds will love travelling through the garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as they push, pull, slide and spin each novelty element throughout the story. 
 
Bring the garden to life by spinning the bees around their hive, pulling the rain from the clouds, and sliding the sunflower into the sky! 
 
There is so much to discover in this gentle rhyming board book that celebrates the natural world and all the wonderful minibeasts, animals and plants that live just outside our homes. 
 
Discover more interactive stories with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bug Hunt 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Lift-and-Learn Farm 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Jungle Hide-and-Seek 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 123 Finger Puppet Book

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Garden

A push-and-pull adventure

Adam Larkum

Jack was nimble, Jack was keen. He scrambled up the mighty bean. 
 
This is Jack and the Beanstalk as you've never known it before in this darkly comic twist on a classic fairy tale. 
 
Jack's mother is furious that Jack has traded their cow for a single bean - until she realises the bean has sprouted into a ginormous beanstalk with golden leaves! But when Jack discovers there's a hungry giant with a keen sense of smell at the top of the beanstalk and comes home empty handed, his mother takes matters into her own hands . . . 
 
 
With brand-new and wickedly funny illustrations alongside Roald Dahl's original rhyming text, this picture book is perfect for those who like their fairy tales with a splash of daring and danger! 
 
This picture book edition of Jack and the Beanstalk is a version of the original text by Roald Dahl first published in Revolting Rhymes in 1982, and as such the content reflects the attitudes and culture of the time.

Revolting Rhymes: Jack and the Beanstalk

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