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I am Loki, the trickster and the greatest of all gods.'Loki the mighty trickster god has been banished by Odin for bad behaviour to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old boy. Things he cannot do on Earth: reveal his awesome godly powers. Things he MUST do on Earth if he wants to get back home: go to school, do good deeds, write a diary. He'll also have to sort out the chaos that erupts after the goddess Freyja arrives in town - or face TERRIBLE consequences . .  . Watch out for the chaos!
The hilarious follow-up to the internationally bestselling I Did See a Mammoth, winner of the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2024  Expect the unexpected when a young Antarctic explorer discovers a group of … yetis? ! There are tall yetis, short yetis, cool yetis, yetis in sandals, a band of musical yetis … But will anyone believe it? Would YOU?! The fun-filled follow-up to the award-winning, internationally best-selling I Did See a Mammoth, packed with delicious slapstick humour and a giggle-inducing twist!
Discover the inspirational story of Bob Marley, the man who moved the world with his music and inspired generations with his message of peace, love and hope.  Born to a Black mother and a white father, little Bob learned at a very young age that life could be difficult for reasons that don’t make sense. He was often bullied for the colour of his skin, but he never let unkindness harden his heart; instead, he dreamt of a world where everyone could belong.  At twelve years old he moved to the sunny Caribbean town of Kingston and promptly fell in love with Ska, a popular style of music indigenous to Jamaica, and spent years writing songs and taking guitar lessons to hone his skills. And then? Bob Marley and the Wailers were born!  From then on, Bob began to practise Rastafari beliefs, and through Reggae used their lyrics and melodies to fight for social justice and advocate for peace. Before long, his songs were spreading a message of unity across the world. Bob Marley was, and is, a cultural icon, whose work and message remain as relevant as ever. His story demonstrates the power of music as a force for good and the joy to be found when we open our hearts to others.  This powerful book features quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician and activist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages.
This year, Guinness World Records paints the world yellow to bring you an endless source of inspiration. Guinness World Records 2026 opens the ultimate window on record-breaking: our experts have compiled the most remarkable records from around the world to take you on a journey through the best, biggest and brightest records in the world. From high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talented pets, this page-turner will have you screaming “wait, what!?” from cover to cover. Filled with awe-inspiring photography Online bonus content and activities Exclusive record holders' interviews Brand new records, in the iconic best-seller you know and love What’s inside? Discover the FANTASTIC FEATS: Find your inner talent with crazy collections, super strength and even pickleball Celebrate 8 NEW ICONS: from Dolly Parton to Katie Ledecky and double-amputee triathlete Billy Monger, these record-breaking superheroes will fuel up your inspiration. SCIENCE SUPERLATIVES: From futuristic cities to space robots, dive into the cutting-edge discoveries that will blow your mind Meet EXTRAORDINARY HUMANS: Celebrate all the fascinating forms human greatness takes with iconic GWR titles Step into the KIDS ZONE: Uncover the latest Under-16 records and meet the Young Achievers, proving that the next generation is already crushing it. Marvel at the SPORTS STARS WHO SCORED BIG – from football GOAT Lionel Messi to WNBA star Caitlin Clark, who made headlines this year? Perfect for... Christmas gifting: surprise your loved ones with a beloved Christmas best-seller for kids and grown-ups Readers of all ages who are hungry for a new challenge (and can’t wait to ace quiz nights with brag-worthy facts) Families who love to learn together while having fun Anyone with a curious mind Have you ever wondered, “Could I break a world record?” Spoiler: you can! Record-breaking is for everyone, everywhere, and nothing beats taking part in a new challenge… But, sometimes, all we need is the right push to get started. Open the next chapter of record-breaking with Guinness World Records 2026. Flick through the colourful pages, be inspired, and get in the mood for a record-breaking adventure.
The silliest penguin and the chattiest cat are back to investigate the cow- eating swamp thing in this action-packed graphic novel for fans of Dog Man!Welcome to a story of radioactive ice cream, monsters in the sludge, and two superheroes who spend more time chatting than actually saving the world . . . When everyone's favourite stately home becomes haunted by a terrible swamp monster (who seems to love kidnapping cows), Peng and Spanners are called in to investigate the swamp and unblock the mystery. Luckily the robot dog Secret Business is prepared to hang out in a miniature submarine and snoop on suspicious conversations between anyone who has an interest in causing mischief. Meanwhile Peng and Spanners interview suspects, debate everything, and try to get their hands on more pizza .
The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for readers aged 8+ and fans of Skandar, Percy Jackson, Nevermoor and K Pop Demon Hunters. War has come to the supernatural world, and Amari’s two worst enemies are leading the charge. Elaine Harlowe has manipulated her way into becoming prime minister, using her mind control ability to force the Bureau to take up her vicious grudge against magiciankind. Meanwhile, Dylan Van Helsing, the newly crowned leader of the League of Magicians—and Amari’s former partner—is after a destructive new power that would not only ensure the magicians’ victory … it would make him invincible. With neither the Bureau nor the League safe for Amari, and her newly returned brother, Quinton, determined to keep her out of the fray, she and her friends decide to find a way to end the war on their own. So when they learn that the only way to stop Dylan is to find powerful magical inventions known as Wonders, they go after them. But wielding these items comes at a terrible cost, and Amari will have to decide just how much she’s willing to sacrifice … because the Despicable Wonders will demand everything. 
A laugh-out-loud, witty picture book with a villainous anti-hero at its heart. Watch out, Snarky Sharky's about. No fish can hide from his wicked wit. No clam is safe from his biting jokes. Can you handle him?  Look . .  . the book's called Snarky Sharky. Do you really need me to explain what it's about? Told with tons of underwater puns and added snark from Bethan Clarke (Holey Moley), and illustrated with dry humour by Nikolas Ilic, this is the story for anyone who's ever felt a little snarky. Children will delight in spotting Snarky Sharky's sarcastic side-eyes and exaggerated eye rolls, while exploring the underwater world packed with hilarious sea creatures. Fans of I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald and Penguin Problems by Jory John and Lane Smith, will love Snarky Sharky.
An anarchic, hilarious story by exciting debut author Bethan Clarke, illustrated with deadpan humour by rising star Anders Frang. Gus the Goat loves guessing. And he loves rhyming. So, when he meets Mavis Mole, he can't help himself trying to guess where she lives. Is it in a hole? In a bowl!? In a Sausage ROLL!! No, not quite . . . This super-silly and totally HOLE-ARIOUS story will have kids laughing out loud and joining in with Gus Goat's outlandish guessing game. Perfect for inspiring a love of language in little ones. Fans of The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, the Supertato series by Paul Linnet and Sue Hendra, and anything Dr Seuss, will adore Holey Moley!
New York Times bestselling Mac Barnett and Caldecott Honor award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris turn their massively popular The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza live cartoon into an action-packed and hysterical graphic novel series—perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier, and Jeff Kinney.  A Kids' Indie Next List Pick, an Indie Bestseller, and a Junior Library Guild Selection!  Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON!There’s only ONE hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon’s savior and Earth’s last hope! And that hero is . .  . a cat.  A cat who will be blasted into space! Accompanied by the imperious Moon Queen and LOZ 4000, a toenail clipping robot, the First Cat in Space journeys across a fantastic lunar landscape in a quest to save the world. Will these unlikely heroes save the moon in time? Can a toenail-clipping robot find its purpose in the vast universe? And will the First Cat in Space ever eat some pizza? 
Once upon a time was only the start... welcome to the Fairytale Woods! Take a look inside the big bad wolf's hilarious secret diary in this instant bestseller from author, comedian and actor Ben Miller. *DIARY OF A PUSS IN BOOTS AVAILABLE OUT NOW* 'I need to raise my game again now spring is here, and get back in shape. Show the pack and the rest of these woods I’m BIG and I’m BAD, and I’m not to be messed with.' The big bad wolf hasn’t had a great winter. He's cold, lonely and hungry . . . But things are about to change – he’s going to take the Fairytale Woods by STORM. But while he knows he’s BIG and BAD, no one else seems to be scared of him, they just keep meddling with his plans – the troll under the bridge, the three annoying pigs, and that pesky Little Red Riding Hood! This is going to take all his brain power and his most cunning smile, to catch Grandma and reclaim his place at the top of the food chain! Come down to the Fairytale Woods and discover what your favourite characters are really thinking in the bestselling series from Ben Miller, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.
Meet Dante, (who is definitely NOT a loser) in this hilarious, highly illustrated book for children aged 7+, by author/illustrator Brian Gordon. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Ever since his trousers fell down in front of the whole school, Dante has struggled to shake off his seriously uncool reputation. Luckily, he has a foolproof plan to become the most popular kid at his new school:1. Completely reinvent himself. 2. Make a ton of friends and accept his nomination as their leader. 3. Become good at sports stuff and win all the game things. 4. Rub his newfound popularity in the face of all the haters he grew up with. Sounds easy, right? Well think again - Purg School is attended by infamous creatures from myths and legends and they're not going to let him shake off his loser status overnight! Dante is going to have his work cut out to beat the bullies and show the world that he is NOT a loser.
Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. Just when Justin thought nothing could top the diabolical disasters and harrowing humiliations of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Zombie Apocalypse, anyone?!) along comes ... Sunday! It’s categorically the worst! There’s a catastrophic alien invasion and the fate of the entire planet rests solely on Justin’s shoulders. (And he can’t even do one push up!) Brace yourself for the cataclysmic conclusion to the global hit series. 
The first book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print! ‘Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.’ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Now an award-winning Netflix show! Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies and Winged Wretches and Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. So Jack builds a team: his dorky best friend, Quint; reformed middle school bully, Dirk; Jack's loyal pet monster, Rover; and the fiercest girl Jack knows, June. With their help, Jack is going to slay Blarg, achieve the ultimate Feat of Apocalyptic Success, and be average no longer! Can he do it?
Malachite, The Blackflame Secrets blends into a whole new chapter of Ash Cadavaleir s journey as the final battle approaches ever so quickly. Featuring themes of friendship, mystery, action and fantasy, this adventure packed middle grade novel is the fourth novel in the Malachite Saga.While Ash Cadavaleir and his friends handle their official, sorcerer examinations, a new evil arises from the shadows, threatening to expose the entire, magical world. As the stakes rise and the situation becomes more complicated, Ash begins to experience a strange behavior within his soul: his werewolf side is refusing to surface. And with a new, powerful enemy stepping into the light, Fern and the others need his help more than ever.Meanwhile, Night Blackflame sets off on an arduous quest across the globe seeking answers to his past and who he truly is. With help from the wise enchanter Nick Voyler, will the pair be able to find all of the sacred Memory Chambers and unveil the Blackflame secrets The world is entering a new, dark stage. With all the sacrifices and pain, will the Werewolf Detective team ever be the same again
The official sticker book of the smash hit Netflix series, available now to stream globally! This sticker activity book is packed with puzzles, games, colouring, drawing and sticker scenes using images from the show. With over 100 stickers and lots activities, this official sticker book will keep fans busy for hours! An essential item for anyone and everyone who loves the show!
Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this awesome colouring book – colour in scenes featuring all of your favourite FNAF characters. Based on the bestselling horror video game series Five Nights at Freddy's, this colouring book is packed full of terrifyingly wonderful scenes for FNAF fans to colour in and enjoy. From Chica and Foxy to Freddy himself, this Five Nights at Freddy's extravaganza has 96 pages of colouring fun perfect for any Freddy Fazbear's Pizza super fan!
Food, glorious food! Time to take a spin round everything we love to munch on in the brilliant latest addition to the bestselling Draw With Rob series! Cupcakes, pizza, fruit and ICE CREAM? Dive into the delicious world of food in this brand-new book filled with super activities, puzzles and easy-to-follow drawing instructions that’s perfect for all the family!  It even includes perforated pages so you can easily tear out and display your art – yippee! Rob Biddulph is the genius behind the phenomenal, viral sensation that is DRAW WITH ROB and the accompanying activity books. The first DRAW WITH ROB activity book went to Number One in the charts and was named ‘Book of the Year’ at the 2020 Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards. Since then, Rob has continued to bring joy to families everywhere with his easy-to-follow drawing instructions and warm-hearted humour.
Danny lives in a caravan with his father, the most marvellous and exciting father any boy ever had. All the land around them belongs to Mr Victor Hazell, a rich snob with a great glistening beery face and tiny piggy eyes. Nobody likes him, not one-little bit. So one day, Danny and his father concoct a daring plot that will give the old blue-faced baboon Victor Hazell the greatest shock of his life - so long as they don't get caught ...
A hilarious new book from the bestselling children's author - Adrian Mole for the new generation! Stan is going on holiday to Italy with his (fifth) best friend Felix and a load of strangers. Stan is absolutely terrified. Luckily, his mum's given him an emergency list that includes how to survive a shark attack, and what to do if he gets kidnapped. Stan thinks that a better list would include how to cope with odd food, and what to do if he accidentally calls Felix's mum 'mum' in front of everybody. And it soon turns out Italy is full of dangers and things that can go wrong. One thing's for certain, Stan's not going to come back the same boy he left. He just hope he comes back at all .  . .  Worst.  Holiday. Ever is a story about facing fears, dealing with worries, and how it's OK to be anxious, scared, and sometimes a little bit brave.
Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this collection of three chilling stories that will haunt even the bravest player...   In this fourth volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length tales from uncharted corners of his series' canon. In the world of Five Nights at Freddy's, everything comes with a price to pay.   Readers beware: this collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy’s fans Perfect for video game fans and fans of horror If you enjoy the FNAF series, check out Bendy and the Ink Machine and Hello Neighbor.
Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this collection of three chilling stories that will haunt even the bravest player...   Have you ever had something stuck in your head?                                                                    After a session in the VR Booth at the Mega Pizzaplex, Kai can’t shake the feeling that the tiger animatronic somehow has stayed with him ... A new attraction at the Mega Pizzaplex leaves Kane’s mind full of intrusive thoughts not his own ... And Drew and Liam’s idea to write an exposé in their school newspaper comes with unimaginable consequences ... In the world of Five Nights at Freddy’s, truth is often scarier than fiction  ...   In this seventh volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length tales from uncharted corners of his series' canon. Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to rattle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans.   A pulse-pounding collection of three terrifying Five Night's at Freddy's tales This series features the newest, futuristic animatronics and settings from the upcoming Freddy games Perfect for gamers and fans of horror
The global bestselling series presents a Murdle Junior novel with puzzles to solve as you read!What strange mystery lurks in the echoing corridors of Sacred Kidney School?Best friends Jake and Sterling have hatched a plan to take on the school bully, Brick, and are ready to put it into action. But a bloodcurdling scream sends all the kids dashing to the library. Whatever's happened, there's nothing left at the scene ... and their teacher Miss Saffron has disappeared!Who kidnapped Miss Saffron?And who will bring her back?Luckily, Jake is no ordinary kid - she's a junior detective. Together with Sterling and Brick, she'll lead a hunt for clues and uncover sinister school secrets. All the teachers have something to hide and everyone's a suspect! Help gutsy Jake crack the case in Sleuths on the Loose ... Ready to solve more whodunnits? Follow the novel with Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds and Murdle Junior: Ready, Set, Solve!
The highly anticipated, thrilling conclusion to Kazu Kibuishi's #1 New York Times bestselling series! After her confrontation with Ikol, Emily finally understands the stone's power and what she must do to defend Alledia from the shadows. As she travels to Typhon to help her mom and Navin, Prince Trellis returns to the Kingdom of the Elves to save his countrymen - and confront the fraud who has seized power in the absence of a king. The threat of darkness follows all Stonekeepers closely, and it will take the strength of both new friends and old foes to conquer it... and survive. Full-colour graphic novel Kibushi is the illustrator of the 15th anniversary Harry Potter covers in the US Kibushi is also well known throughout the comics industry and has an awesome fan base
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