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In a top secret school for kids with super powers, it’s hard being the only ‘normal’ one – that’s what Murph Cooper thought before he became part of the Super Zeroes!  The third book in the laugh-out-loud Kid Normal series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith YOU DON'T NEED SUPERPOWERS TO BE A HERO ... Or do you? Despite having no powers, Murph Cooper is part of the best team in the Heroes’ Alliance. So when supervillain Magpie declares all-out war, Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes lead the charge. But Magpie believes that a powerless hero is no hero at all. And he’s building a dastardly device to prove it. When Kid Normal enters the Shadow Machine, THE WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME ... Check out the whole series! Kid Normal Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes Kid Normal and the Shadow Machine Kid Normal and the Final Five
T he epic conclusion to the laugh-out-loud funny Kid Normal series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith Murph Cooper is famous … and he’s not happy about it. Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes used to save the day in secret. But suddenly everyone knows who they are. Oily villain Nicholas Knox has told the public that superheroes are dangerous. He wants to lock them all up and take over the world! *Cue evil cackling* Murph must expose Knox’s evil plan, or the world of heroes is doomed forever!
The fifth book in the bestselling, gorgeously gothic and wickedly funny Amelia Fang series – perfect for readers of 7+ Meet Amelia Fang! Everyone’s favourite little vampire. When Amelia and her friends are invited to Florence's grandmother 350th birthday party, they are very excited! Grand-yeti Clemence lives in the Yeti Pits, a maze of candle-lit tunnels and caves carved into Yeti Mountain. But not long after arriving, the precious glittery treasures of the ancient yetis start to go missing. And when Tangine goes missing too he becomes the prime suspect! Not only that but the tunnels of Yeti Mountain have started to collapse on themselves and it looks like Florence and her family will have to move far away. It's looking like the gang might never see each other again! Will Amelia be able to solve the mystery of the missing yeti treasure? And will she and her friends survive the perils of the crumbling Yeti Mountain and all the booby traps on the way? Join Amelia, Florence, Grimaldi, Pumpy and Tangine on the adventure of a lifetime! 
From asteroids to auroras and moons to the Milky Way, the Ultimate Space Encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about space! Readers can learn about the moons of Jupiter, the search for extra-terrestrial life, super massive black holes, and everything in between. Throughout the book, a galactic gallery of photographs makes exploring the universe a mind-blowing experience. Every page of this book is designed to maximise accessibility and engagement. Detailed fact boxes make it easy for readers to find information and make comparisons. The images throughout have been selected for their ability to intrigue and surprise, while the annotations draw attention to key features and provide an effective hook, making kids want to read on to learn more. Written with flair and clarity, this book functions as both an invaluable reference guide and an engaging read. It will provide inspiration for school projects, and a speedy way to find important facts for homework assignments. An ideal gift for any child aged 8+.
Discover the wonderful world of the wild with this eye-catching guide to the animal kingdom with full-color photography and printed page-edges. From mighty mammals and elusive reptiles to dazzling birds, deep-sea fish, nimble amphibians and remarkable invertebrates, Ultimate Animal Encyclopedia opens the door to the most extraordinary creatures on our planet. Young explorers will uncover how basking sharks feed, where green flying frogs make their homes, why toucans glow with color - and dozens more captivating facts. Every spread is built for maximum engagement. • Bright, full-colour photographs spark curiosity and surprise • Clear fact boxes help readers compare species at a glance • Insightful annotations point out features kids might otherwise miss, tempting them to keep turning the pages Written with warmth and clarity, this encyclopedia works as both a go-to reference and a compelling read in its own right. It's a brilliant companion for school projects and a speedy source of must-know facts for homework. A standout gift for curious children aged 8+, and an inspiring introduction to the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom
Did you know that a full head of human hair is strong enough to support 12 tons? Or that a single bolt of lightning contains enough energy to toast 100,000 pieces of bread? Explore the weird and wonderful quirks of science with 500 fantastic facts presented in a highly visual style. Packed full of fascinating information and incredible infographics, this book covers topics from the human body to the furthest reaches of outer space. Perfect for readers aged 8+.
Dogs have lived alongside humans for thousands of years and this beautiful hardback encyclopedia is the perfect guide to our most popular pet. From the intelligent Labrador to the hard-working collie this book covers 40 breeds, giving an overview of appearance, temperament, and origins. High-quality photographs, intriguing facts, and clearly-written text will enchant dog-lovers everywhere. Authoritative and entertaining, this is the perfect introduction to dogs for children aged 8+.
Welcome to the seriously weird town of Chicken Hill – three MORE brilliantly hilarious and off-the-wall stories in one full-colour graphic novel, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. Life is never normal in the town of Chicken Hill. Just ask local boy Ferdy, a tech wiz with some serious inventing skills, or his pets: farty Gripper and always-sleepy Tink. Join the madcap crew as they …· Investigate a cave full of frozen squirrels· Save the Chicken Hill snails from the clutches of shady foxes · Uncover the mystery behind the world’s greatest graffiti artist Because in Chicken Hill, there’s only one rule: if you think things can’t get weirder, they always can.  For fans of Dog Man, Bunny VS Monkey and Investigators
Did you know that crocodiles cry whenever they eat? Or that butterflies taste with their legs? Young readers can find out these and many more surprising, strange and impressive facts about the animal kingdom in this vibrant hardback reference guide. These facts are presented in accessible Q&A format arranged by animal, making them engaging, quick to reference and easy to share. It's the perfect guide to amazing animals for readers aged 8+.
Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man! Now in this full-colour graphic novel. The Turbo Toilet 2000 returns in the eleventh book in this #1New York Timesbestselling series. Just when you thought it was safe to flush, the Turbo Toilet 2000 strikes back! The carnivorous commode known for devouring everything in its path has built up a real appetite ...  for REVENGE!  Luckily, the fate of humanity is once again in the hands of George and Harold and their annoying nemesis Melvin Sneedly. Will Wedgie Power prevail? Or will the amazing Captain Underpants be flushed away forever? About the series: Captain Underpants is now a feature-length animated film from DreamWorks and a series on NETFLIX The original Captain Underpants books are fully illustrated with black and white comic book drawings The series is now also available in these full-colour graphic novels Perfect for all children, but especially those who are struggling to engage with reading Full of fun and laughs (and toilet humour)!
The fourteenth in a smash hit series of hilarious tales about primary school life from best-selling, award-winning creators! Packed with excellent black and white illustrations, this is the perfect longer read for newly confident readers. Nothing is quite as it seems for Izzy and her friends, and the drama is always off the scale!Another hilarious tale of primary school life from the Blue Peter award-winning team. Nothing is as it seems for Izzy and friends, and the drama is always off the scale... Izzy and friends are excited to find that their school trip involves an overnight train ride. But when they get on board, they're shocked to discover that EVERYTHING is STRANGE. And the BUNK BEDS are TINY!And then their teacher disappears... OH NO! Miss Jones has been kidnapped! EVERYONE PANIC!!!
Saving the city one rainbow at a time! A brand-new, funny and action-packed graphic novel series starring the cutest and toughest superhero around, Super Unicorn Princess! There’s always danger afoot in Horizon City, but stopping bad guys is all in a day’s work for the girl in the frilly pink dress, Super Unicorn Princess! Especially when the bad guy is her archnemesis, the dastardly Leona Linus. Join S.U.P. (and friends!) for three action-packed adventures as she faces giant ice cream monsters, a spooky ancient mummy, and a massive mutant slug.
It's time for more hilarious superhero action in Toxic Takeover - the second instalment in a funny and action-packed full colour graphic novel series starring the cutest and toughest superhero around, perfect for readers 6+! Super Unicorn Princess always has her hands full keeping Horizon City safe, but things are about to get even wilder! When the mischievous Leona Linus becomes determined to win the Evil Tween Scientist of the Year award, her outrageous inventions unleash chaos across the city. To stop her latest schemes, S.U.P. may have to team up with some very unexpected allies! Packed with three laugh-out-loud adventures, this action-filled graphic novel features vengeful vegetables, a shape-shifting dragon, and an invading alien. Bursting with colourful comic art by creator Mike Hartigan, hilarious twists, and heartwarming heroics, Toxic Takeover is the perfect read for young fans of funny, fast-paced graphic novels.
THE GLOBALLY BESTSELLING CHAPTER-BOOK SERIES ABOUT THE UNICORNIA ACADEMY OF MAGIC – PERFECT FOR FANS OF ISADORA MOON! Magical schools have magical school trips! Welcome to the Campsite in the Clouds. What could be more magical than a camping trip in the sky?! Claudia and Pippa can hardly wait … but something is troubling Sara. Can she overcome her fears in time to help her friends solve a sky-high mystery? Find out in this star-filled, cloud-camping adventure! With colour illustrations, this magical chapter-book series is great for building confidence in newly independent readers.
Daisy's in trouble again! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series. Another BRILLIANT laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray. Here comes trouble!Daisy is SO excited because it's her BIRTHDAY and she's getting a special treat!Mum is taking Daisy and her best friends Gabby and Dylan to the zoo. The trouble with zoos is, the animals are TOO CUTE. Especially the penguins... So when Daisy gets to go into the ACTUAL penguin cage with the ACTUAL zookeeper and feed the ACTUAL penguins, it really isn't her fault that she has to secretly adopt one. But Daisy soon discovers that the trouble with penguins is, they don't make the easiest pets.
The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud new Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray. Here comes trouble! Daisy and her class are so excited when their new school nature garden is unveiled. But the trouble with their nature garden is, there's not very much nature in it. There are NO:BirdsButterfliesGrizzly BearsWolverinesIf there's one thing Daisy HATES it's waiting. Especially waiting for nature to appear. Luckily, she's going camping with Gabby, and will find LOTS of nature to bring back. Only, the trouble with nature is, it's really hard to control...
"Perfect for younger detectives. So funny and clever and sweet." Robin Stevens Winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize and the Crimefest Best Crime Novel for Children, from World Book Day 2026 author and illustrator team, Serena Patel and Emma McCannHELP! My super-dramatic Aunty Bindi is getting married tomorrow and she's having a mega meltdown. But sssh! I've just found a ransom note, pushed through the letter box, saying Uncle Tony, Bindi's husband-to-be, has been kidnapped, and will only be freed if the wedding is cancelled! I have to keep this a secret otherwise it'll be panic-central... I guess it's up to me - Anisha, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE, to save the day.
Astra's family are all snoring in their sleeping pods, but Astra is WIDE AWAKE. With her friend, Pilbeam, she goes off exploring and soon finds out the ship is in deep trouble. It's been knocked off course and invaded by a gang of Poglites, an alien salvage crew searching for spoons. But even the Poglites need Astra's help when they discover something far more sinister lurking in the canteen... Sure, they're cakes; but no one would describe them as sweet!Another splendiferous adventure from dynamic duo, Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre.
The first book in the bestselling THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2019  When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house - and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker ... Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very ... unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbruth and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker - and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens - more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons ... The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting series.
Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading. Isadora Moon is half fairy and half vampire, just like this book! Dive into activities to explore Isadora's fairy side, like colouring, mazes, spot the difference, and more. When you're finished, turn the book over and explore Isadora's vampire side, with even more activity fun to be found, plus exciting stickers! Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially for young readers aged 4-6, these books build reading confidence and support early vocabulary, making storytime feel accessible and joyful for emerging readers. From Oxford Children's, where our mission is to help every child learn to read - and love reading - this delightful storybook is the perfect way to bring screen-time magic into storytime. 
Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading. Explore the magical world of Isadora Moon and friends, with this jam-packed colouring book. Have tons of fun with dot to dot, colouring by number, copy colouring, cut out posters, and more!Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially for young readers aged 4-6, these books build reading confidence and support early vocabulary, making storytime feel accessible and joyful for emerging readers. From Oxford Children's, where our mission is to help every child learn to read - and love reading - this delightful storybook is the perfect way to bring screen-time magic into storytime. 
Greek warrior Odysseus is desperate to make his way home to the island of Ithaca. But giants, sirens and many-headed serpents are just some of the obstacles that stand in his way. Join him on his amazing adventures in this dynamic graphic novel.
Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash are on board a Viking longship in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS'Irresistibly funny' Guardian'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' – Noah, age 8When Pablo and Splash tell their cheeky friend Benji about the Vikings and their impressive longships, Benji is amazed. He's desperate to steal a time machine and go plundering for treasure with those ancient warriors. Our time-travelling heroes Pablo and Splash must get to Viking-era Ireland in time to warn the monks about the imminent invasion - and make their own mark on history. 'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' – Oscar, age 7'Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and SplashDon't miss the special World Book Day 2026 mini book too - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest
OVER FOUR MILLION INVESTIGATORS BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE!Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Alligator detectives Mango and Brash are back in Weather or Not – the ninth full colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. 'Fantastically funny' – Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey. The InvestiGators’ latest case is a dairy disaster! The city's water supply has been replaced with milk and the newest feline agents, the InvestiGatos, don’t seem to be complaining. What’s with the monkey-scientists and why is the rain green?!All will be revealed in this sticky volume of InvestiGators!The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Never giving up- Pesky problem–solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids: InvestiGators, Take the Plunge, Off the Hook and tons more. Don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin-off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers.
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