Christmas 2026: Children's

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The next gripping, must-read, YA crime mystery for readers of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus, and fans of The Secret History and Ace of Spades. Eva has set her sights on studying English at Oxford University. Atmospheric old libraries;…

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The ultimate beginner's guide to the magic of Shakespeare, from the award-winning Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell.Step inside a sparkling celebration of the wonderful words of William Shakespeare. With former Children's Laureate Michael…

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The second hilarious full-colour graphic novel series from breakout talent Huw Aaron! Perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dogman and Donut Squad.PREPARE TO RE-ENTER THE GARDEN.The Treefairy stronghold of Oakhold has a new ruler. Yay! But…

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An unputdownable historical mystery series from bestselling author Holly Webb.…

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At the end of his thousand-year reign of the Copper Mountains, old King Mansolain is tired and his heart is slowing down. When his attendant, the Hare, consults The Wonder Doctor, he is told he must keep the King engaged in life by telling…

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There's only one thing this little baby loves to eat - pasta, pasta, pasta! Twisty spirals, bouncy bows, or long, slurpy strands - every shape is delicious!…

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From global sensation Tomi Adeyemi, The Siren is a dark, propulsive speculative thriller that will leave you breathless.From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Children of Blood and Bone, soon to be a major motion picture.When…

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What do you put on your toast? Beans? Egg? Cheese? Anything goes, just don't burn it! This fun, sturdy, toast-shaped board book is a playful introduction to the things we eat.…

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Meet a pompous young prince, who believes he can do anything - without ever needing to practise! That is until he meets a wise, retired witch who teaches him the most magical lesson . . .Princes Don't Practise is an incredibly funny and…

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Curiosity climbs to the highest branch of a tree, joy bounces on a trampoline. Gratitude warms you like a woolly jumper... …

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A fantastically funny fairytale celebrating kindness, perfect for sharing with young children.Don't Feed the Troll is by one of the world's best-loved picture book authors, Emily Gravett, the award-winning creator of Tidy, Meerkat Mail and…

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A riotously funny new picture book from the author of Dim Sum Palace'An author-illustrator with a singular and witty vision' New York Times'Quite beautiful... Laugh-out-loud lovely' Booklist, starred review'Impeccable comedic…

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It's amazing what you discover when you go a little slower.…

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- A laugh-out-loud picture book version of the classic Grimms fairy tale "The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats", with a brilliant twist at the end! - Perfect for fans of fractured fairy tale stories and great for story time, with…

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Landmark new 90th anniversary edition featuring a wealth of charming illustrations from Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins, published in English for the first time. Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, almost dead and dark, with scarcely a…