Have a search through some of our recommended Children’s books from highly rated to the classics.
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Meet monsters, ogres and giants – plus a very grumpy troll – from all over the world. Ten entertaining stories include a female Jack climbing the beanstalk, a lonely ogre and a brave little tailor whose adventure begins with some annoying flies and a pot of jam.
A stunning celebration of the rich culture and fascinating history of Ireland featuring ten Irish illustrators. Discover everything that makes the Irish isle so special – from its famous landmarks to its myths and legends, from its epic battles to its incredible music … and everything in between. With a foreword from much-loved Irish comedian…
“At last all were gathered inside the ark. It heaved with animals, large and small. Mrs Noah wore a brand-new coat, with a hood and a cape and very deep pockets. Lots of pockets.” When Mr Noah builds the ark, he makes two lists – one for all the animals who will come on board…
Mrs Noah sang to the children when they woke in the morning. She sang as she worked in the garden, growing flowers and growing food. She sang lullabies at night to help the children sail into sleep “If you want to learn to sing,” Mrs Noah tells the children, “first you must learn how to…
Book one in the series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Ten-year-old Ray Grey lives in the magical Weatherlands, high in the sky. Ray is surrounded by Weatherlings with astounding weather power at their fingertips . . . but she doesn’t have ANY magic! Then, after a trip to Earth, Ray’s life changes…
The third book in this magical series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Rainbow Grey may be only ten years old but the future of the whole world depends on her! It’s up to Ray to defeat Tornadia Twist – the greatest villain that ever lived . . . Ray has to figure…
The second book in a magical new series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Ray is getting used to life as Rainbow Grey – she now has ALL the magical weather powers at her fingertips, although she hasn’t quite mastered them yet! When all of the cloud creatures start disappearing – including Ray’s…
The instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller! Learn about the glittering life of Taylor Swift! The talented singer–songwriter who dreamt of sharing her talent with the world. Little Taylor grew up on her family’s Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania. USA. Her life changed at six years old when she attended her first concert. Dancing and singing…
In this beautifully illustrated book readers are introduced to the greatest Irish stories of all time. From tales of the mighty Fianna and the great warrior Cúchulainn, to star-crossed lovers Diarmuid and Gráinne, and Deirdre and Naoise, these wonderful, classic stories are retold in a more modern style to appeal to today’s youngsters. Stories include:•…
In a faraway forest a baby is lost and found, protected by a she-panda. Nine years later another baby, the panda’s child, is in great danger, and only a boy and the spirit of the forest can save him. This magical, powerful story by Jackie Morris, co-creator of The Lost Words, and award-winning illustrator Cathy…
From the multi award-winning Australian author of How to Bee and The Dog Runner, another original and heartfelt middle-grade fiction adventure, exploring themes of loyalty, resilience, courage and the environment. Neoma and Jag and their small community are ‘living gentle lives’ on high ground surrounded by the risen sea that has caused widespread devastation. When…
An epic story of determination and love, about one family’s escape from the Allied bombing of Dresden in the Second World War. It’s 1945, and the bombing of Dresden is imminent. Before the bombs start to fall, Lizzie’s zookeeper mother brings home the one animal she can’t bear to lose: Marlene, the elephant. When Lizzie…
A stunning new story from award-winning author, Shirley Marr, about family love, friendship and hope. James is stuck in the present and that’s the last place he wants to be. His parents have separated, and he must get used to living two completely different lives.Now, he has two homes, two bedrooms and two routes to…
It’s the new funniest mystery detective series ever, from the genius behind the bestselling Barry Loser books! Things are about to get SUPER WEIRD. When Melvin moves from the city to Donut (a perfectly round island with a hole in the middle), he thinks it’s the most rubbish place ever. Then he meets Rhubarb. Rhubarb…
The extraordinary sequel to War Horse from the master storytelle. If there are such things as contemporary classics, then this, surely, is one of them. Joey was the last working horse on the farm, and the apple of Grandpa’s eye. When Joey was sent away to be a warhorse in the First World War, Grandpa…
Jimmy dreams of one day being recognised as JIMMY RUCKUS, world famous featherweight, beloved by all but in his eleven-strong house, Jimmy is the last thing on anyone’s minds. He knows he’s destined for greatness, so he sets off to seek his fortune. What he finds are circus animals, painters, pirates and heavyweight champs, each…
Christopher is stunned when he discovers a passage to the Archipelago: a cluster of magical islands where all the creatures of myth still live and breed and thrive in their thousands. There he meets Mal: a girl from the islands, who is in possession of a flying coat and a baby griffin, and who is…
