Join this small guinea pig on his very BIG adventures in a brand-new illustrated fiction series from author and illustrator Ali Pye 'A sweet, funny book that really made me want to eat dandelions' – Holly Webb 'Sweetly funny and beautifully illustrated' – The i newspaper Meet Harry Stevenson. He doesn’t live in a castle, or a witch’s cottage, or anywhere exciting like that. His home is in a flat with seven-year-old Billy and his mum and dad. And at first glance, Harry doesn’t seem any different from your average guinea pig. He has ginger fur and sparkly black eyes and likes nothing more than snacking on a piece of broccoli. But don’t be fooled! Harry may just want to sleep and eat (and then eat some more) but somehow he always manages to get swept up in adventures: whether it’s surfing the Pacific on a picnic plate or accidentally attaching himself to a helium balloon. PRAISE FOR THE ADVENTURES OF HARRY STEVENSON: 'Delightful stories with humorous exploits galore' – Parents in Touch 'Perfect for bedtime reading' – Books for Topics 'Filled with fun, giggles [...] and lots of action [...] A swinging start to a super new series!' – Lancashire Evening Post 'Harry Stevenson is a funny, plump guinea pig, and I wish I could be him' - Astrid, age 7

Join Harry Stevenson – small guinea pig and unlikely hero – on two BIG new adventures. When Harry is accidentally swapped with Billy's cousin's 'show' guinea pig, he finds himself on the set of 'Super Pets', a TV talent show. How will Harry fare in the spotlight, and will he be able to complete a daredevil assault course before he's found out? In the second adventure, Harry's off to Paris! The Smith family has won a competition to spend a weekend in Paris and they're taking Harry Stevenson with them, but after Harry sets off the airport security alarm and their car breaks down, it seems as though they'll never get there? And when they do, what will happen to a small guinea pig lost in the big city? PRAISE FOR THE ADVENTURES OF HARRY STEVENSON series: 'A sweet, funny book that really made me want to eat dandelions' – Holly Webb 'A gentle outing for newly independent readers' - Metro 'Sweetly funny and beautifully illustrated' – The i newspaper 'Delightful stories with humorous exploits galore' – Parents in Touch 'Perfect for bedtime reading' – Books for Topics 'Harry Stevenson is a funny, plump guinea pig, and I wish I could be him' - Astrid, age 7

Join Harry Stevenson - small guinea pig and unlikely hero - on two BIG new adventures. Harry Stevenson is VERY excited. He's off to school with his best friend Billy! Billy can't wait to show Harry off in Show and Tell but when another classmate brings in his pet snake, chaos ensues! Can this small guinea pig survive his first day at school? And when a thief - dressed up as a chicken - steals Sparky FC's championship cup, Harry Stevenson finds himself caught up in a real-life robbery! Can Harry stop the thief and save the day? PRAISE FOR THE ADVENTURES OF HARRY STEVENSON series: 'A sweet, funny book that really made me want to eat dandelions' - Holly Webb 'A gentle outing for newly independent readers' - Metro 'Sweetly funny and beautifully illustrated' - The i newspaper 'Delightful stories with humorous exploits galore' - Parents in Touch 'Perfect for bedtime reading' - Books for Topics 'Harry Stevenson is a funny, plump guinea pig, and I wish I could be him' - Astrid, age 7

Ever since children have learned to read, there has been children’s literature. Children’s Literature charts the makings of the Western literary imagination from Aesop’s fables to Mother Goose, from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to Peter Pan, from Where the Wild Things Are to Harry Potter. The only single-volume work to capture the rich and diverse history of children’s literature in its full panorama, this extraordinary book reveals why J. R. R. Tolkien, Dr. Seuss, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Beatrix Potter, and many others, despite their divergent styles and subject matter, have all resonated with generations of readers. Children’s Literature is an exhilarating quest across centuries, continents, and genres to discover how, and why, we first fall in love with the written word. “Lerer has accomplished something magical. Unlike the many handbooks to children’s literature that synopsize, evaluate, or otherwise guide adults in the selection of materials for children, this work presents a true critical history of the genre. . . . Scholarly, erudite, and all but exhaustive, it is also entertaining and accessible. Lerer takes his subject seriously without making it dull.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Lerer’s history reminds us of the wealth of literature written during the past 2,600 years. . . . With his vast and multidimensional knowledge of literature, he underscores the vital role it plays in forming a child’s imagination. We are made, he suggests, by the books we read.”—San Francisco Chronicle “There are dazzling chapters on John Locke and Empire, and nonsense, and Darwin, but Lerer’s most interesting chapter focuses on girls’ fiction. . . . A brilliant series of readings.”—Diane Purkiss, Times Literary Supplement

A mind-bending adventure from the author of Brightstorm! A year after the death of her older brother, Prue Haywood's family is still shattered by grief. But everything changes when a stranger arrives at the farm. A new, incredible technology has been discovered in the city of Medlock, where a secretive guild of inventors have developed a way to capture spirits of the dead in animal-like machines, bringing them back to life. Prue knows that the "Ghost Guild" might hold the key to bringing her brother back, so she seizes the stranger's offer to join as an apprentice. But to find her brother, she needs to find a way to get the ghost machines to remember the people they used to be. Yet if Prue succeeds, all of society could come apart...

Harry Potter. The name conjures up J.K. Rowling's wondrous world of magic that has captured the imaginations of millions on both the printed page and the silver screen with bestselling novels and blockbuster films. The true magic found in this children's fantasy series lies not only in its appeal to people of all ages but in its connection to the greater world of classic literature. Harry Potter's Bookshelf: The Great Books Behind the Hogwarts Adventures explores the literary landscape of themes and genres J.K. Rowling artfully wove throughout her novels-and the influential authors and stories that inspired her. From Jane Austen's Emma and Charles Dickens's class struggles, through the gothic romances of Dracula and Frankenstein and the detective mysteries of Dorothy L. Sayers, to the dramatic alchemy of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and William Shakespeare, Rowling cast a powerful spell with the great books of English literature that transformed the story of a young wizard into a worldwide pop culture phenomenon.

Join these two best friends on a day full of fun! Rosie and her best friend spend every day together - helping the adults with the gardening and the shopping, learning new tricks, and playing in the park. They even explore outer space and the deepest oceans! When there are scary monsters, they stick together, and although they make new friends, they always come back to each other. There's nothing better than having a best friend, and Rosie is the best best friend you could possibly ask for. This gorgeous new book has a clever twist that will tug on the heartstrings!

and at a brisk pace to the door of a quiet establishment in Rupert Street, Soho. The entrance was adorned with one of those gigantic Highlanders of wood which have almost risen to the standing of antiquities; and across the window-glass, which sheltered the usual display of pipes, tobacco, and cigars, there ran the gilded legend: ‘Bohemian Cigar Divan, by T. Godall.’ The interior of the shop was small, but commodious and ornate; the salesman grave, smiling, and urbane; and the two young men, each puffing a select regalia, had soon taken their places on a sofa of mouse-coloured plush and proceeded to exchange their stories....FROM THE BOOKS.

The perfect picture book celebrating friendship, compassion, diversity and togetherness in the world. Our friends are all different, but one thing is true, each one is quite precious and that includes YOU! Award-winning Caryl Hart and Ali Pye have created a beautifully fun-filled and vibrant picture book showing children forming friendships and displaying kindness and compassion. The perfect rhyming read-aloud with joyous illustrations, this book celebrates diversity and inclusivity throughout and highlights how important togetherness is in our world.