Children’s New Titles October 2012 (arrived in September)

• Audio Visual
• Into Reading
• Non-Fiction
• Older Fiction
• Picture Books
• Younger Fiction

Audio Visual

The hare and the tortoise and other stories [sound recording], Aesop.

The brave tin soldier and other fairy tales [sound recording], Hans Christian Andersen.

The railway children [videorecording (DVD], directed by Lionel Jeffries.

In 1905 three children, Roberta, Phyllis and Peter find that their lives change completely when their father is escorted away to London by two mysterious gentlemen. Their possessions are sold and their mother takes them away to live in the country.

Brave [sound recording].

Putumayo Kids presents Cowboy playground [sound recording].

Tales from the sea & an elephant tree [sound recording], Gerry Paul.

Big kids! [sound recording] : songs to inspire creative play, Radha.

Holidays are special days [sound recording], Kelvin Roy.

Best of the Aunties. Vol. 1 [sound recording].

The Blossoms meet the Vulture Lady [sound recording], Betsy Byars.

When Junior accidently gets caught in his own coyote trap deep in the woods, he is rescued by the recluse known as Mad Mary and begins an unforgettable adventure.

Bloomability [sound recording], Sharon Creech.

When her aunt and uncle take her from New Mexico to Lugano, Switzerland, to attend an international school, thirteen-year-old Dinnie discovers an expanding world and her place within it.

Rubbish Town hero [sound recording], Nicola Davies.

Chipo and his little sister Gentle live on Papa Fudu's dumpsite in Rubbish Town, searching for valuable things amongst the rubbish to try to stay alive. Life isn't easy - luckily, Chipo has spirit, courage and lots of imagination! And now, he has a plan... But when Chipo and Gentle are caught with something precious that Papa Fudu wants for himself, they have to think quick, move fast. Suddenly they're on the run... Along with their friend Dede and their loyal dog, Mouse, Chipo and Gentle set off on a dangerous and exciting journey to find a safe place to call home - meeting a cast of extraordinary characters along the way.

The Spook's battle [sound recording], Joseph Delaney.

Mam has returned to Greece to fight the rising power of the dark there. In a special room in the family farmhouse, she has left behind trunks and boxes only to be opened by her youngest son Tom. Meanwhile, in Pendle, the covens are rising and the three powerful witch clans are rumoured to be uniting in order to conjure an unimaginable evil.

Grk and the phoney Macaroni [sound recording], Joshua Doder.

Grk is walking happily through the park, sniffing trees and chasing squirrels, when he's suddenly snatched by two men in black suits. Where are they taking him? And how can Tim get him back?

The diddakoi [sound recording], Rumer Godden.

Everyone in Kizzy's town hates her because she's half-gypsy - a diddakoi. But Kizzy doesn't care. All she needs is Gran and her horse, Joe. But when Gran dies and their wagon burns down, Kizzy is all alone. No one wants to look after her and her beloved Joe might get sent to the knacker's yard. Can Kizzy survive in a hostile world - and save Joe?

Wonder [sound recording], R.J. Palacio.

"Wonder" is the funny, sweet and incredibly moving story of Auggie Pullman. Born with a terrible facial abnormality, this shy, bright ten-year-old has been home-schooled by his parents for his whole life, in an attempt to protect him from the stares and cruelty of the outside world. Now, for the first time, Auggie is being sent to a real school and he's dreading it. The thing is, Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, underneath it all? Through the voices of Auggie, his big sister Via, and his new friends Jack and Summer, "Wonder" follows Auggie's journey through his first year at Beecher Prep. Frank, powerful, warm and often heart-breaking, "Wonder" is a book you'll read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page.

Odysseus. II, The journey through hell [sound recording] : the greatest hero of them all, Tony Robinson and Richard Curtis.

It has taken ten long, bloody years for the Greeks to win the Trojan War and now Odysseus, their victorious leader, wants nothing more than to return home to his wife and son. But the only person who can tell him the way home is the prophet Tyresius, and he has been dead for hundreds of years. When Odysseus sets off to visit the Land of the Dead he knows that the journey ahead will take more than ten years — or that the journey through hell is only the beginning.

Beswitched [sound recording], Kate Saunders.

When Flora Fox's parents send their daughter off to boarding school, they have no idea that the train will take her back to 1935. On the journey Flora has a strange dream. She wakes up without her laptop or her phone, wearing a hideous uniform with ridiculous bloomers underneath. She is a new girl at St Winifred's, where the rules are mad, the food horrible, and the hairiness of the teachers unbelievable. Her 21st century manners will not be tolerated at strict St Win's. How will she ever survive and find her way back to her own time? But there is a special reason why Flora has been summoned to the past. It involves the tempestuous girl who becomes her best friend, and will one day become her grandmother.

Pesticide the flower fairy [sound recording], [Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell].

Stuck in Muddle Earth, Joe desperately needs to find the portal back. He's enjoyed his time playing broomball and baking cakes, but he has a life to get back to and parents who'll be wondering where he and Ella have got to.

Pesticide the flower fairy [sound recording], Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell.

Stuck in Muddle Earth, Joe desperately needs to find the portal back. He's enjoyed his time playing broomball and baking cakes, but he has a life to get back to and parents who'll be wondering where he and Ella have got to.

Kitten Kaboodle [sound recording], Anna Wilson.

Ten-year-old Bertie Fletcher has only ever wanted one thing - a pet - but her grumpy dad won't allow her so much as a goldfish. So, to score herself plenty of animal time, she sets up a secret pet-sitting service.

Captain Pugwash [sound recording], John Ryan.

There's nothing more likely to prompt our portly hero into action than the prospect of treasure. So when the valiant cabin boy Tom spies a mound of yellow stuff aboard a nearby ship, the Captain sets off in hot pursuit. Unfortunately, his villainous arch-enemy, the horrible Cut-throat Jake, is not far away. Will the Captain be trapped by Jake's dastardly plan, or will Tom, the wisest little cabin boy on the Seven Seas, have a plan of his own?

Lily the forest sister [sound recording], Amber Castle.

When eleven-year-old Gwen ventures into the forest beyond her castle home she comes across the magical island of Avalon and her life changes forever. The lady of the lake, Nineve, asks Gwen to embark on a quest to protect the enchanted island of Avalon from the evil sorceress Morgana Le Fay. Morgana has imprisoned the eight Spell Sisters of Avalon throughout the kingdom and stolen their magical powers. It's up to Gwen, her best friend Flora and a very special horse named Moonlight to find the sisters and return them to Avalon before its magic is lost forever. In this second adventure Gwen and Flora are faced with a swarm of hornets and enchanted vines as they try to rescue Lily the Forest Sister. Can they overcome Morgana's magic and return Lily to Avalon?

Revenge of the Fang [sound recording], Steve Cole.

Meet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the ASTROSAURS fight evil across the galaxy! Teggs's old friends Blink and Dutch from Astrosaur Academy have been dino-napped! To save his schoolfriends he must turn against the DSS and deliver top astrosaur secrets into their claws... But when Admiral Rosso finds out, Arx, Iggy and Gipsy are ordered to stop him by any means necessary! To put things right, Teggs must fight friends and foes alike... and his only ally is his biggest rival at Astrosaur Academy - exasperating diceratops Damona!

The star pirates [sound recording], Steve Cole.

Captain Teggs is no ordinary dinosaur - he's an astrosaur! On the incredible spaceship DSS Sauropod, along with his faithful crew, Gypsy, Arx and Iggy, Teggs rights wrongs, fights evil and eats a lot of grass.

Mother Goose [sound recording], Chris Emmett.

Jack and Jill are in love and want to get married. But Jack is the son of Mother Goose - who's desperately poor and in debt to Squire Bashem - and Jill just happens to be the Squire's daughter. With the help of a Fairy Queen, Mother Goose's wishes come true and she becomes rich thanks to a gigantic magical goose which lays golden eggs... Her debts cleared, will Mother Goose live happily ever after? And will Jack and Jill finally be able to marry with their parents' blessings?

Mrs Hippo's pizza parlour [sound recording], Vivian French.

Business is poor at Mrs Hippo's Pizza Parlour. William and Mrs Hippo are worried, but when accident-prone Ellie Bear comes to play with William, she takes all their attention.

Grandad's dinosaur [sound recording], Brough Girling.

Sally goes to visit her grandfather and finds a small red dinosaur in the garage. Her grandfather doesn't know about the dinosaur because he isn't quick enough or lucky enough to see him. The dinosaur gets up to all sorts of tricks, like twirling round on the washing line or spinning on the garden sprinkler, but he always manages to avoid being seen by Grandad, just!

The perfect monster [sound recording], Sally Grindley.

From the first day of his life, Mungus Bigfoot has been the perfect monster: scary, smelly, food-flinging and rude. At school Mungus is the natural choice to help Emily Twinkletoes, the worst young monster around. She's failing miserably at being horrible and can't scare anyone. It's up to Mungus to make sure she learns how to behave like a proper monster, but she teaches him a lesson instead.

Hocus pocus hound [sound recording], Samantha Hay.

Doris is the world's worst magician's assistant, so her boss, Marvo, finds a stray dog to replace her. Hocus-Pocus Hound turns out to be great at magic, and Marvo's act takes off, but he gets greedy, so Doris and Hocus Pocus hatch a plan to set him straight in this humourous slapstick comedy.

Pillywiggins and the tree witch [sound recording], Julia Jarman.

When Natasha moves to a new house, she discovers a statue of a fairy that Natasha is sure is a witch, in her garden beneath a huge menacing fir tree. With the help of a local boy, she unravels an ancient story that fairies stole the witch's baby and as revenge she turned a fairy to stone. Natasha realises that the only way to free the stone fairy, Pillywiggins, is to go into Fairy Land herself and rescue the witch's baby. But legend says that any human who enters Fairy Land may age or never come out at all.

Jimmy Zest [sound recording], Sam McBratney.

Jimmy Zest may be the bane of his teacher's life - but is he really the undiscovered brain of the whole school? His schemes leave his friends with open mouths and sometimes empty pockets, but who else could have dreamt up the idea for the strong stomach contest?

Horrid Henry's author visit [sound recording], written by Francesca Simon.

It is Book Week at Horrid Henry's school, and TJ Fizz, Henry's favourite author in the whole world, is coming in to talk to his class. So he can't believe his rotten luck when he is sent to listen to the Happy Nappy song with the Infants instead. He has to escape but how?

Horrid Henry's monster movie [sound recording], written by Francesca Simon.

Four brand new stories in which Horrid Henry makes his own scary movie — The Undead Demon Monster Who Would Not Die, persuades Peter to hand over his stash of Grump Cards (as a brilliant scheme to get him out of the punishments his parents give him) and spends a weekend at Aunt Ruby's where he has to share a bedroom with his two arch-enemies, Stuck-Up Steve and Bossy Bill. Then when Henry's school decides to have a mini-Olympics, he sets up his own Holympics, with medals for crisp-eating, TV watching, and Burping to the Beat.

Lizard loopy and other stories [sound recording], Ali Sparkes.

Crazy scientist Petty Potts has a whole selection of new formulas for her S.W.I.T.C.H. spray - and these versions will turn Josh and Danny into reptiles!

The frightened kitten [sound recording], Holly Webb.

Gemma is determined to provide the perfect home for her beautiful tortoiseshell kitten, Gypsy. Before long, Gypsy is old enough to go outside. But little does she know that the neighbour's two big cats see the garden as their territory.

Into Reading

There's a Fly Guy in my soup, Tedd Arnold.

When Fly Guy is not allowed in the restaurant with Buzz's family he follows his nose and ends up in the soup.

At the water hole, Jane Clarke ; illustrated by Woody Fox.

Zebra is longing for a cool drink at the water hole, but can he escape both Lion and Crocodile! The Tiddlers series features fun stories with a word count of fewer than 50 words for children who are just starting to read. A word list at the beginning of the story allows for a quick check of the reader's ability to read and understand words before reading, and a puzzle at the end of the story encourages re-reading for pleasure.

Rory's robot, Elizabeth Dale ; illustrated by Andy Elkerton.

Rory decides to make a robot, but he also makes a lot of mess. Mum is not happy when she finds out!

The perfect pet shop, Vivian French ; illustrated by Selina Young.

It's all quiet at the pet shop at the end of the day, but the animals want to have some fun - who wants a story?

Who's in the castle?, Sue Graves ; illustrated by Gwyneth Williamson.

When Archie and Meg go on a day trip to a castle, Meg is excited, but Archie is bored. That is, until he notices an unusual friend in the castle and chaos follows! The Tadpoles series contain original stories told in under 80 words, perfect for early years readers.

What a good kitty, Mercer Mayer.

Follows Little Critter's misadventures with a new pet kitty, who tangles up Mom's knitting, knocks over the trash and gets trapped high up in a tree before bravely protecting her family and hissing at a mean dog.

Invisible Vinnie, Jenny Nimmo ; illustrated by Sue Heap.

Rose wishes Zack wasn't such a big bully. He's always teasing her at school. Luckily for Rose, her Uncle Vinnie has a wizard trick or two up his sleeve - maybe he can conjure up a magic solution to her problem? Soon, with a little help from Uncle Vinnie and the classroom pet rat, Rose is ready to teach Zack a lesson he'll never forget.

Henry's favourite friend, Jane Simmons.

Henry the dog loves playing, especially with his favourite furry friend, Sam the cat. The Tiddlers series features fun stories with a word count of fewer than 50 words for children who are just starting to read. A word list at the beginning of the story allows for a quick check of the reader's ability to read and understand words before reading, and a puzzle at the end of the story encourages re-reading for pleasure.

Non-Fiction

What to do when your temper flares : a kid's guide to overcoming problems with anger, Dawn Huebner ; illustrated by Bonnie Matthews.

Teaches school-age children cognitive-behavioural techniques to manage anger, presenting writing and drawing activities and self-help exercises and strategies, and includes an introduction for parents.

Paramedics, Debbie and Brendan Gallagher.

This book for 5-8 year olds explores the roles and responsibilities, daily activities, equipment, training and important personal qualities that a paramedic requires to do their job. It is part of a series inspired by people who demonstrate amazing contributions and commitment to our communities and aims to foster respect and understanding for those that help and protect us. Young students are encouraged to think about their own rights and responsibilities, and how they can be an 'everyday hero'.

Buried alive! : how 33 miners survived 69 days deep under the Chilean desert, Elaine Scott.

Describes the 2010 mining accident in San Jose, Chile, in which thirty-three men became trapped underground for over sixty days, and details the rescue efforts and the worldwide media coverage of the event.

Who is hiding under the bridge and are you afraid to look?, Felicity Williams.

Ten 15 minute drama games, each based on a song involving chants, actions, and activities.

Usborne illustrated Arabian nights, Anna Milbourne ; illustrated by Alida Massari ; designed by Sam Chandler.

Richly illustrated throughout, with bold, bright vignettes and full-page plates, this collection of tales from the "Arabian Nights" is retold for younger readers. It includes "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves", "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp", and the "Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor", as well as a short history about the origins of the "Arabian Nights".

Giant peach yodel, Jan Peck ; illustrated by Barry Root.

In a retelling of a Russian folktale set in the American South, little Buddy Earl keeps his family from being the laughingstock of the county Peach Pickin' Festival. Includes a recipe for peach cobbler.

Sally go round the stars : favourite rhymes for an Irish childhood, [compiled by] Sarah Webb & Claire Ranson ; illustrated by Steve McCarthy.

A major, beautifully-illustrated collection of favourite nursery rhymes known and loved throughout Ireland. It includes favourite international, British and Irish rhymes as well as special Irish favourites.

Help me learn subtraction, Jean Marzollo ; photographs by Chad Phillips.

Uses a rhyming game to teach subtraction.

Space, [written by Rob Lloyd Jones ; illustrated by Benedetta Giaufret and Enrica Rusina].

This is a great fun flap book packed with interesting information about space, and the amazing things that float through it - stars, moons, comets, and the planets of our solar system. Each double-page spread has a stunning colour illustration, and several flaps to lift to find out more about what's going on in the scene such as what goes inside the International Space Station, how astronauts visited the Moon and what they did there, as well as the history of astronomy, from Galileo to the Hubble Space Telescope.

ABC zooborns, Andrew Bleiman, Chris Eastland.

Calling all animal enthusiasts! It's time to scamper through the alphabet with a herd of irresistible zoo babies. Featuring adorable animal photos, a zippy text, and a fact-filled glossary, this just might be the cutest ABC book ever to hit the shelves!

Kia heke te po : nga kirehe ngahere o Aotearoa, Julia Crouth ; Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira [nga kupu Māori].

An introduction to New Zealand's wildlife of the night, starting with the kiwi. Each page describes the creature to be found on the next page, encouraging the reader to predict what the creature might be.

That's gross! Weird & disgusting Aussie animals, written by Cathy Vallance ; photography by Steve Parish.

This beastly book of grossness is full of intestine-twisting info about Aussie animals that will make you shout out "that's gross!" over and over again.

Bugs, Sarah Creese.

Introduces various bugs, including praying mantis, lady bugs, and dragonflies.

Moonbird : a year on the wind with the great survivor B95, Phillip Hoose.

Documents the survival tale of an intrepid shorebird who has endured annual migrations between Argentina and the Canadian Arctic throughout the course of a long lifetime while his species continues to decline.

Sirocco the rock-star kakapo, Sarah Ell.

Sirocco the kakapo is a superstar. He has 10,000+ followers on Facebook and almost 4000 followers on Twitter. You may have seen the incredible footage on Youtube of him trying to mate with a BBC presenter's head. Not only is he one of the last 126 of his species left on the planet, he has a very special role to play promoting the recovery of his kind and in conservation in general. This book tells the story of the remarkable parrot who has become a worldwide sensation. The narrative follows Sirocco's journey from sick chick to conservation superstar, with sidebars of more specific information about the kakapo and the Kakapo Recovery Programme.

Deadly factbook. Mammals, [compiled by Jinny Johnson ; designed by Sue Michniewicz].

Packed with fascinating facts and drawing on Steve's own amazing experiences, this is the DEADLY guide to mammals for Steve Backshall fans everywhere. Illustrated throughout with full colour photographs and art.

Things that go : over 50 lift-the-flap surprises, [illustrated by Anthony Lewis ; written by Deborah Murrell].

With its warm and busy artwork scenes, Things That Go is the perfect interactive introduction to all kinds of amazing machines, from F1 cars and planes, to electric trains, diggers and submarines. Gentle, friendly text takes young children on a fun exploration from railway stations to space, with over 50 fun flaps showing a variety of machines along the way.

Mighty machines, Sarah Creese.

Introduces large vehicles, including giant dump trucks, transporters, and demolition excavators.

Cars, [illustrated by Stefano Tognetti ; written by Rob Lloyd Jones].

Presents information about automobiles, including different types of cars, manufacturing, how a car works, repairs, auto racing, early cars, and junkyards. On board pages.

Wildlife rescue, Debbie and Brendan Gallagher.

This book for 5-8 year olds explores the roles and responsibilities, daily activities, equipment, training and important personal qualities that a wildlife rescuer requires to do their job. It is part of a series inspired by people who demonstrate amazing contributions and commitment to our communities and aims to foster respect and understanding for those that help and protect us. Young students are encouraged to think about their own rights and responsibilities, and how they can be an 'everyday hero'.

Twist it up : more than 60 delicious recipes from an inspiring young chef, Jack Witherspoon with Lisa Witherspoon ; photographs by Sheri Giblin.

Features over sixty recipes from eleven-year-old chef, Jack Witherspoon.

Surrealism for kids.

An introduction to Surrealism through a series of activities based on word and image games once played the surrealists. Includes brief biographies of nine artists: Andre Breton, Max Ernst, Tristan Tzara, Jean Arp, Andre Masson, Salvador Dali, Oscar Dominguez, and Jean-Claude Silbermann.

Drawing life for kids : my art journal.

100 things to make & do, [written by Fiona Watt ... [et al.]].

This book is brimming with activities for making all kinds of crafty things. Each activity is explained simply, with clear step-by- step illustrations and a picture or photo of the finished project to aspire to. Using different art and craft techniques, such as drawing, painting, collage, printing, cutting and sticking as well as model making, any child will be inspired to get out the pens, paints, scissors and glue.

Fairytale things to make and do, Leonie Pratt ; designed and illustrated by Josephine Thompson and Katie Lovell ; additional illustration by Stella Baggott ... [et al.] ; edited by Fiona Watt ; steps illustrated by Stella Baggott ; photographs by Howard Allman.

This is a new edition of a fairy-themed title in the hugely popular "Usborne Activities" series. This enchanting book is brimming with sparkly craft ideas that will captivate children. Among the inspiring activities included are Puss-in-Boots puppets, Cinderella's sparkling slipper, a colourful collage featuring Red Riding Hood and the hungry wolf, a delightful gingerbread house, a romantic fairytale wedding and much, much more. Every activity is clearly and imaginatively illustrated with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photos of the finished activity. It contains over a 100 stickers that can be added to the activities or used to create your own fairytale scenes.

The big book of nursery rhymes & children's songs [music].

A great big collection of 169 all-time favorite nursery rhymes, campfire songs and folk tunes all in our famous

Sports, [written by Rob Lloyd Jones ; illustrated by Stefano Tognetti].

This is a great, fun flap book packed with interesting information about popular sports, particularly those taking place at the 2012 Olympics. Each scene has several flaps to lift to find out even more about the sport such as what goes on behind the scenes at a busy stadium, how athletes train, interesting bits of sports kit, or what lies underneath a football pitch or ice rink. Scenes include an Olympic swimming pool, an athletics stadium, a ski slope, and a cycling velodrome.

Literature, Katy Collis.

Here are all the essentials you need for your literature lessons. Mini-posters, worksheets, creating literature tasks, and literature journal sheets, prompts and assessment tools, allow you to create an exciting literature program based on understanding, appreciating, responding to, analysing and creating literature. These essentials may be adapted to any literary text you choose. Macmillan Lesson Essentials: Literature provides teachers with a bank of materials for teaching the Literature strand of the Australian Curriculum: English. The bonus CD contains all the mini-posters, literature journal sheets and prompts, worksheets and creating literature task pages from the book as PDFs for viewing on an IWB or similar device. The worksheets can be filled in by typing on a keyboard and are perfect for modelling. There are also hyperlinks to useful websites.

A meal of the stars : poems up and down, Dana Jensen ; illustrated by Tricia Tusa.

A treasury of poems invites youngsters to read entries that are positioned in untraditional directions and celebrates the ways in which the world can sway, crash, rise, and fall and still remain magical.

Forget-me-nots : poems to learn by heart, selected by Mary Ann Hoberman ; illustrated by Michael Emberley.

"From the creators of the bestselling You Read to Me, I'll Read to You series comes this new collection of poems especially suitable for learning by heart and saying aloud. With personal introductions by former Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman — as well as her own time-tested tips and tools for memorization and recitation — and vivid illustrations by Michael Emberley featuring his trademark wit and lively characters, Forget-Me-Nots includes more than 120 works from both classic and contemporary poets, from childhood favorites to lesser-known treasures." - Publisher Description

Outside your window : a first book of nature, Nicola Davies ; illustrated by Mark Hearld.

Introduces the sights and sounds of the changing seasons, along city streets and in country

Where my wellies take me, [compiled by] Clare and Michael Morpurgo ; designed and illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill.

Pippa loves staying with her Aunty Peggy. She loves going for walks, whether it's sunshiney or cold, long, wandering walks where her wellies take her. Follow Pippa into the beautiful countryside as her day unfolds, and the wildlife, animals and people she encounters are complemented by relevant poems from some of our greatest authors, personally chosen by Clare and Michael Morpurgo. Part poetry anthology, part child's scrapbook, this is a truly lavish project designed to instil a love of language in young children.

The three little pigs, [text, Roger Hall ; illustrations, Errol McLeary].

"Leading NZ playwright Roger Hall has penned a very funny modern version of The three little pigs, and has also written it as a play for five characters. Perfect to perform at home or in the class" - Back cover.

Just behave, Pablo Picasso!, Jonah Winter ; pictures by Kevin Hawkes.

Pablo Picasso may have been a world-famous artist, but that doesn't mean no one ever called his artwork "ugly." Any kid who's been told what to draw, or heard mean things about something they made, will relate to this story about how Pablo faced down his critics and made something truly original.

See inside the Second World War, Rob Lloyd Jones and Maria Cristina Pritelli.

This is a brilliant new historical addition to the "See Inside" series, looking closely at the vehicles and major events that defined the Second World War as one of the most destructive wars in history. Lifting the flaps reveals the insides of some of the military vehicles used during campaigns including tanks, fighter planes and aircraft carriers, while others look in depth at life during the Blitz and the action on the beaches during the invasion of Normandy.

The horse and the Plains indians : a powerful partnership, Dorothy Hinshaw Patent ; photographs by William Munoz.

Tells of the transformative period in the early 16th century when the Spaniards introduced horses to the Great Plains, and how horses became, and remain, a key part of the Plains Indians' culture.

Older Fiction

Because of Shoe : and other dog stories, Ann M. Martin.

An illustrated anthology of stories about dogs and their relationships with humans, for readers of varying levels.

The boy who swam with piranhas, David Almond ; illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.

Multi-award-winning author David Almond brings us a joyfully life-affirming and fabulously fishy tale about one boy's journey from anguish to joy. Stanley Potts is just an ordinary boy, but when all the jobs in Fish Quay disappear his Uncle Ernie develops an extraordinary fascination with canning fish. Suddenly their home is filled with the sound of clanging machinery and the stench of mackerel, and Uncle Ernie's obsession reaches such heights that he would even can Stan's beloved goldfish! Stan, however, has his own destiny, which leads him via a hook-a-duck stall to Pancho Pirelli, the blue-caped madman who swims with piranhas. And as Stan delves into the waters, he finally discovers who he really can be. It is published in a jacketed gift format, fully illustrated in black and white by the award-winning Oliver Jeffers.

The chamber in the sky, M. T. Anderson.

Brian and Gregory are trapped in a world that is falling apart. Invaders are at the gates. The land and seas are in upheaval. The rich are oblivious and everyone else is completely ignored. It's bad enough that Brian and Gregory can't find a way to escape. But they also know that if New Norumbega falls, so too will Earth. The Thusser invaders have already made one part of Vermont completely hostage, gorging power by sucking on people's dreams. It's only going to get worse from there. Brian, Gregory, and their companion, the regal Gwynyfer, need help, and they need it now. Their only hope? A chamber that contains an off switch for all the chaos. The hitch? This chamber has been traveling for years and years. Nobody knows where it is but Brian, Gregory, and Gwynyfer have to find it before civilization crumbles and humanity is extinguished.

The secret of the Fortune Wookiee : an origami Yoda book, Tom Angleberger.

McQuarrie Middle School's students miss Origami Yoda when Dwight leaves for Tippett Academy, but he sends Sara a paper Fortune Wookiee that seems to give advice just as good as Yoda's even if, in the hands of girls, it seems preoccupied with romance.

The magician's apprentice, Kate Banks ; illustrated by Peter Sis.

When sixteen-year-old Baz becomes apprentice to a powerful but kind magician, he makes a long journey across the desert and into the mountains, ultimately discovering himself by learning to dispel illusions.

Snivel : the fifth circle of Heck, Dale E. Basye ; illustrations by Bob Dob.

Eleven-year-old Milton and his older sister Marlo are led by the Glib Reaper to Camp Snivel, the level of Heck for whiners, but manage to escape, only to be caught and taken to the court of Judge Judas to testify at Satan's trial.

Little dog, lost, Marion Dane Bauer with illustrations by Jennifer Bell.

A boy, a dog, and an old man are lonely before the boy plans a rally, the dog looks for a boy, and all the townspeople run to the old man's aid when lightning strikes his home and something miraculous happens.

Monster Matsuri, Cristy Burne ; illustrated by Siku.

There's a violent quilt in Alex's bedroom and a mystery visitor has been in the Takeshitas' house, drinking tea out of their best cups. And then Kazu is stolen for the second time. Miku, Cait, Alex and the little Filth Licker must solve the trail of clues leading them to an invisible house full of demons, the home of Nurarihyon, the Master of the Demons. But is he really the evil one they have come to fight, or is someone or something else controlling him. With only a bag of fish-heads to protect them, the children and the Filth Licker meet their final challenge in the frozen palace of the Yuki-Onna, the Snow Woman, where they find Kazu imprisoned in a cage of ice, and where the Snow Woman is determined to destroy them!

3 below, Patrick Carman ; [illustrations by Chris Turnham].

Leo has explored the zany, wonderful Whippet Hotel from basement to top floor, with trains, flying goats, and mazes (among other things) in between. But even Leo doesn't know every secret of the Whippet and when he discovers that there's more beneath the hotel than he'd thought, it doesn't take long for more adventures to unfold!

Dead Harry, Ken Catran.

"Sam's best friend Harry is working on a school assignment about refugees from the Balkans, and comes across a photo of the school caretaker as a war criminal. The next thing he knows, Harry is dead and has returned as a ghost to help Sam solve the mystery of his murder. The boys, with the help of the class geek Anna, uncover an operation centred at their school, involving giving war criminals protection in exchange for big bucks" - Provided by publisher.

Artemis Fowl and the last guardian, Eoin Colfer.

It is Armageddon time for Artemis Fowl. Opal Koboi, power-crazed pixie, is plotting to exterminate mankind and become fairy

The legend of Diamond Lil : a J.J. Tully mystery, Doreen Cronin ; illustrated by Kevin Cornell.

After his last run-in with Vince the Funnel and the mystery of the missing chicks, J.J. the search-and-rescue dog is ready for some much-needed R & R. But just when he thinks he has everything under control, there's a new problem to worry about: Diamond Lil, a shiny new dog who's taken up residence next door. Suddenly Moosh and her chicks are spending an awful lot of time with their fancy friend, talking about weird things like fluffy feathers and good posture. And Lil's not the only new kid cramping J.J.'s style. There's a possum loose, and it's up to J.J. to keep everyone safe. But the questions keep piling up. Is Lil all that she seems? And how does the possum keep finding her way to the chicken coop?

A mutiny in time, James Dashner.

Time has gone wrong, and best friends Dak Smyth and Sera Froste, together with the young Hystorian Riq, must use the infinity ring to travel back to one of the Great Breaks - a mutiny on the Santa Maria - to correct history and defeat the SQ.

Circus Maximus, Damian Dibben.

The History Keepers are in terrible danger once more. Stocks of Atomium the crucial ingredient which allows them to travel through time are perilously low, and the agents must embark on a risky mission to find more. And now a new and even more evil member of the Zeldt family is planning a hideous take-over of the Ancient world, and they are forced to travel further back into history than ever before in order to save the day. Well, all of the days actually. In this exciting sequel, "The History Keepers" embark upon another rollercoaster adventure that takes us into the heart of the ancient world, from the doors to Hades, to the streets of Rome at the height of its glorious empire. You think the chariot race in Ben Hur is exciting? Wait till you see the History Keepers racing round Rome.

Muddle and win : the battle of Sally Jones, John Dickinson.

Everyone has a Lifetime Deed Counter (LDC). It works like this: You offer to help with the housework: Lifetime Good Deeds +1. You steal your little brother's sweets: Lifetime Bad Deeds +1. Looks straightforward, huh? But what if your every thought was disputed by opposing forces of good and evil by an angel wearing ray bans (called Windleberry) and a demon in the form of a wart (called Muddlespot)? And within your mind they were fighting a fierce battle over your actions, a battle dictated by a game of poker? When Muddlespot is promoted from a devil's janitor to special agent, the pressure is on for him to infiltrate Sally Jones and make her Bad. If he doesn't, it will be Very Bad for him. But as his mission leads him down Sally's ear and into the deepest recesses of her mind, all becomes unclear. Just what does it mean to be good? And can it be good to be bad?

The second life of Abigail Walker, Frances O'Roark Dowell.

Bullied by two mean girls in her sixth-grade class, a lonely, plump girl gains self-confidence and makes new friends after a mysterious fox gently bites her.

The queen and the nobody boy : Hodie's journey (in five parts all about bad choices), Barbara Else ; with illustrations by Sam Broad.

"Hodie is the unpaid odd-job boy at the Grand Palace in the Kingdom of Fontania. Fed-up, he decides to leave and better himself. The young Queen, 12 year old Sibilla, is fed-up, too. Sick of gossip about her lack of magical ability, she decides to run away with Hodie, whether he likes it or not. An adventure story about greed, rebellion and finding allies in the most unlikely places." - Back cover.

Circle of heroes, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson ; art by Greg Call.

With Vastia under attack from Paksahara's zombie army, the familiars Aldwyn the cat, Skylar the blue jay, and Gilbert the tree frog must gather seven descendants from the most ancient and powerful animals in the queendom to bring Paksahara down.

Big change for Stuart, Lissa Evans ; illustrated by Temujin Doran.

Stuart Horten (ten, but looks younger) is now the owner of a magician's workshop - except that without his Great-Uncle's Last Will and Testament, he can't actually prove it. Which is a problem, since someone else wants it as well; someone who has a lot of money. The workshop contains seven magnificent stage illusions, but when Stuart starts to investigate them, he discovers that each is the gateway to a magical adventure, with a puzzle to solve, and a clue to extract. As the clues mount up, the adventures become riskier. Friendship is strained, and danger looms and Stuart has to decide what sort of prize he really, truly wants.

Caught, Margaret Peterson Haddix.

When Jonah and Katherine travel to early 1900s Switzerland and Serbia to return Albert Einstein's daughter, Lieserl, to history, her mother Mileva grasps entirely too much about time travel and has no intention of letting her daughter go.

Palace of stone, Shannon Hale.

Miri returns to Asland and calls upon all of her knowledge of rhetoric and other useful lessons learned at the Princess Academy when she and the other girls face strong opposition while working for a new, fair charter.

My brother's war, David Hill.

"It's New Zealand, 1914, and the biggest war the world has known has just broken out in Europe. William eagerly enlists for the army but his younger brother, Edmund, is a conscientious objector and refuses to fight. While William trains to be a soldier, Edmund is arrested. Both brothers will end up on the bloody battlefields of France, but their journeys there are very different. And what they experience at the front line will challenge the beliefs that led them there" - Publisher information.

The empty city, Erin Hunter.

In the aftermath of the Big Growl the destroyed his city, a Lone Dog named Lucky must find a way to work with other dogs in order to survive in this frightening new world.

A farewell to charms, Lindsey Leavitt.

Desi Bascomb is the youngest ever to be a full-time princess substitute and the fastest ever to advance to level three, but she detects more than a few cracks in Facade's perfect appearance that hint at the agency's dark past.

Island of silence, Lisa McMann.

As the Wanteds, Unwanteds, and Necessaries struggle to adjust to changes in their society, Mr. Today begins training fourteen-year-old Alex to replace him as Artime's leader one day while Alex's disgraced twin, Aaron, connives to take over Quill.

A star is born, Walter Dean Myers.

Zander's play, Act Six, brings Da Vinci Academy into the spotlight, especially when LaShonda's costume designs win her an opportunity she can accept only if she is willing to leave her autistic brother and their group home behind.

The dragons of winter, written and illustrated by James A. Owen.

With the Archipelago of Dreams in the hands of the Echthroi and the link to the Summer Country lost, the Grail child, Rose Dyson, the new Cartographer, Edmund McGee, and the Caretakers Emeritus seek to rebuild the Keep of Time but face a terrible new enemy who was once an ally.

Gods and warriors, Michelle Paver.

Hylas couldn't take it in. Last night he and Issi had made a camp in a cave. Now his sister was missing, his dog was dead, and he was running for his life. The Black Warriors, nightmares of black rawhide armour and bronze spears want him dead. He doesn't know why, but their pursuit will be relentless. So begins his quest across land and sea with only Pirra, the rebellious daughter of a High Priestess, and a dolphin called Spirit for company. By the best-selling author of Wolf Brother, Gods and Warriors is this year's most hotly anticipated children's novel. The first book in a breathtaking adventure series set in the Greek Bronze Age: a time when the lowliest goatherd could rise to become a hero.

The serpent's shadow, Rick Riordan.

When Apophis, the chaos snake, threatens to plunge the world into eternal darkness, siblings Carter and Sade Kane plan to use an ancient spell to destroy the snake, but first must rely on the murderous ghost of a powerful magician.

May B. : a novel, Caroline Starr Rose.

When a failed wheat crop nearly bankrupts the Betterly family, Pa pulls twelve-year-old May, who suffers from dyslexia, from school and hires her out to a couple new to the Kansas frontier.

Ordinary magic, Caitlen Rubino-Bradway.

In a world where everyone possesses magical abilities, powerless twelve-year-old Abby, an Ordinary, is sent to a special school to learn how to negotiate a magical world with her unmagical "disability" and to avoid becoming a victim of kidnappers, carnivores, and goblins ready to prey upon the Ords.

Splendors and glooms, Laura Amy Schlitz.

When Clara vanishes after the puppeteer Grisini and two orphaned assistants were at her twelfth birthday party, suspicion of kidnapping chases the trio away from London and soon the two orphans are caught in a trap set by Grisini's ancient rival, a witch with a deadly inheritance to shed before it is too late.

Pie in the sky, Jane Smiley with illustrations by Elaine Clayton.

Abby Lovitt is put in charge of training the expensive and haughty horse Pie in the Sky when his owner refuses. While trying to get a hold on him, she must deal with the new challenges, both good and bad, that come with being a freshman in high school in 1970's Northern California.

Shatterproof, Roland Smith.

Amy and Dan Cahill are no strangers to impossible tasks. After seven of their relatives were kidnapped, the siblings scoured Europe for the priceless artifacts Vesper One demanded in exchange for the hostages. But then the Cahill kids are given an assignment that pushes them to their breaking point - a journey to a legendary city. Amy and Dan know they can't afford to fail, yet they're running out of options and running out of time.

No other story, Dr. Cuthbert Soup ; illustrations by Jeffrey Stewart Timmins.

When Mr. Cheeseman and his three "smart, polite, and relatively odor-free" children journey to the not-so-distant past, they meet something utterly surprising the alternate versions of themselves.

Path of beasts, Lian Tanner.

'I'm Fifth Keeper of the Museum of Dunt, and I'm back where I belong.' When Goldie, Toadspit and Bonnie steal into Jewel in the middle of the night they find their city under the heel of the Fugleman, and the streets controlled by the Blessed Guardians and an army of ruthless mercenaries. The Museum itself is seething with danger, and only the older Keepers prevent it from spilling out into the city. Goldie, Toadspit and Bonnie must use all their clever tricks and hard-won bravery to undermine the Fugleman's brutal regime before he rounds up the children of Jewel and sells them into slavery. In order to stop the bombardment of the museum, save the children and defeat the Fugleman once and for all, Goldie must walk the Beast Road, an ancient pathway deep inside the museum, a pathway so secret and perilous that no one has ever returned from it. And according to the old stories, she can take only two companions, and they must be mortal enemies. The thrilling conclusion to the highly successful Keepers trilogy.

The seven tales of Trinket, Shelley Moore Thomas ; pictures by Dan Craig.

Guided by a tattered map, accompanied by Thomas the Pig Boy, and inspired by the storyteller's blood that thrums through her veins, eleven-year-old Trinket searches for the seven stories she needs to become a bard like her father, who disappeared years before.

Four children and It, Jacqueline Wilson.

The new bestseller from Jacqueline Wilson, creator of "Tracy Beaker", "Hetty Feather" and "The Illustrated Mum", is a funny, moving and heartwarming story of four children who discover a way to make wishes come true. Echoing the classic E Nesbit novel, "Five Children and It", this new story from this mega-selling author, winner of the "Guardian" Children's Fiction Prize, is a brilliant read not just for those familiar with the original book but for any of Wilson's millions of fans.

The brain sucker, Glenn Wood.

Lester Smythe has a black heart. He has invented a dangerous brain-sucking machine that removes the goodness from its victims, and he intends to use it to rid the world of all human kindness. But Lester did not count on thirteen-year-old Callum McCullock and his two best friends, Sophie and Jinx. The trio vow to destroy the brain sucker and nothing will stop them.

Picture Books

Baby's first birthday book.

These sturdy books teach babies and toddlers how to recognise the exciting things they will discover at a birthday party and on their first day out. Featuring bold, bright illustrations, these fun books are perfect for parents to read aloud with their child as they point to the different pictures.

Baby's first day out book.

This sturdy board book teaches babies and toddlers how to recognise things they might find on a day out. Featuring bold, bright illustrations, this fun first day out book is perfect for parents to read aloud with their child.

Things that go.

This title is suitable for children aged 2 years and up. Kids, start your engines! Get ready to go with the cars, trucks, trains, planes and the other machines that zoom across these pages. These twenty-six cool captioned photos will have preschoolers joyfully discovering new things and adding to their vocabulary.

Mr McGee and the elephants, Pamela Allen.

Here's another adventure of Mr McGee, this time with elephants, one, two and three. A chance to perform and share the fun, so come and join in everyone. From the one-and-only Pamela Allen comes a new adventure in the life of lovable Mr McGee. With its jaunty rhyme and lively illustrations, this is Pam at her classic best.

It's not fairy!, Ros Asquith.

It's not fairy flaps round all night, sorting out what's wrong or right. But there's so many kids saying it's not fair she's ranting and raving and tearing her hair. She's shouting, 'The very next kids I meet, I'm pretty sure I'm going to eat!' Billy and Mary say they don't believe in the It's Not Fairy but that's before she turns up at their house! And it's not only the children she wants to bake into a fairy cake Mum and Dad come in for their share of blame too. There's nothing for it the whole family may have to change their ways and be nicer to each other! This is a wonderful, hilarious fantasy starring a very feisty fairy on a mission, which will have the whole family laughing out loud, as well as encouraging discussion about fairness.

All monkeys love bananas, Sean E Avery.

All monkeys love bananas! For breakfast, for dinner, for snacks and for lunch, they all crave bananas, munch, munch, munch. Well, maybe not all monkeys. A very funny picture book about one poor monkey who can't stand to see another banana.

1-2-3 peas, Keith Baker.

Busy little peas engage in their favorite activities as they introduce the numbers from one to 100.

Little elephants, Graeme Base.

The wheat is ripe, but the harvester is broken and a plague of locusts is on the way. It looks as if Jim and his mother may lose the farm. But when Jim shows kindness to a stranger, their fortunes are set to change in the most surprising way imaginable! From the creator of the bestselling Animalia, The Legend of the Golden Snail and The Jewel Fish of Karnak comes this inspiring and magical tale.

Basher's 123.

The Basher Kids are back in Basher's 123, where each big, bright illustration brings a different number to life. A zany cast that includes mischievous monkeys, slimy snails and an eight-armed octopus will delight children with their antics. Each double page features the Arabic numeral and the number written out as a word, as well as a 1 to 20 number line with the relevant number highlighted. Counting has never been so much fun!

Brave squish rabbit, Katherine Battersby.

Brave Squish Rabbit is the follow-up to the hugely popular and endearing picture book Squish Rabbit. Squish is just a little rabbit, but being little leads to big fears of storms and chickens and the dark especially the dark! What will Squish do when he can't find his friend one stormy night? Maybe he'll discover that being brave makes the dark a little wonderful after all. A tale celebrating the joy of friendship. Printed with a fun glow-in-the-dark and squishy cover perfect for little hands!

Bear takes a trip, written by Stella Blackstone ; illustrated by Debbie Harter.

Encourages the reader to practice telling time as Bear packs a suitcase, meets a friend, and travels to the mountain lake where they both have cabins.

Bailey at the museum, Harry Bliss.

Bailey the dog is excited to go on a school trip to the Museum of Natural History.

Sam the cat : a true story, Sam Bowring & Andrew McLean.

Sam lives very happily in a tumble-down house with Jane and Ian. But when Jane and Ian bring home a baby boy, not only does the baby get all the attention; he even steals Sam's name! Sam is so cross he decides to leave home.

Is that a coconut?, Tony Bradman & Katharine McEwen.

One day, a small, round, hairy thing fell from a tree and landed right in front of Elephant. "What's this?" Elephant rumbled, picking it up with his trunk. He hoped it was a tasty treat, but he was disappointed. "A coconut? I hate coconuts!" A case of mistaken identity is sweeping the jungle but can Mama Monkey catch up with the mysterious flying fruit? And why is she so attached to it anyway?

Toot and Pop!, Sebastien Braun.

The first title in our exciting new vehicle range perfect for pre-school boys everywhere! Splash into adventure at the harbour with Toot and Pop: two appealing new characters from Sebastien Braun. Pop the tiny tug boat works hard every day, helping all the big boats at the harbour. That is, until the day a huge new ship, Toot, is launched, who doesn't want help from anyone especially Pop! But soon Toot finds himself in terrible danger. What can little Pop do to come to the rescue? Go, Pop, go! An exciting adventure full of action and bravery.

Who can jump? : lift the flap, Sebastien Braun.

Lift the flaps and join the fun. See who can jump in this exciting board book from the new "Baby Walker" range. Turn the pages and fold out the flaps to see who can jump in this bright interactive board book. With sweet pictures from a favourite children's book illustrator, this simple guessing game will provide hours of fun for babies. This title is one of two new exciting books in the "Baby Walker" series featuring the best quality art and design for babies. It stimulates development through engaging artwork and simple flaps to lift. It features gorgeous illustrations to encourage a lifelong love of books.

Who can swim? : lift the flap, Sebastien Braun.

Lift the flaps and join the fun. Turn the pages and fold out the flaps to see who can jump in this bright interactive board book. With sweet pictures from a favourite children's book illustrator, this simple guessing game will provide hours of fun for babies.

Babar's ABC, Laurent de Brunhoff.

Join Babar, Celeste, Cousin Arthur, Zephir, and all the other residents of Celesteville as they take young readers through the alphabet. In this charming picture book, crocodiles chase crows, geese go through the garden gate, kittens love kisses, and pigs wear purple pajamas. "Babar's ABC" is a fun way for children to learn their ABCs.

Jimmy the greatest!, Jairo Buitrago ; pictures by Rafael Yockteng ; translated by Elisa Amado.

Inspired by Muhammad Ali, Jimmy starts training to become a boxer, and while his future looks bright, he decides leaving his small town for big matches might not be the best option for him.

Monty and Milli : the totally amazing magic trick, Tracey Corderoy, Tim Warnes.

A mouse named Monty and his sister Milli usually play together, but when Monty gets a magic set he insists on practicing alone, until Milli cannot be found.

Wishy-Washy world, written by Joy Cowley ; illustrated by Philip Webb.

Surfer Chick, Kristy Dempsey ; illustrated by Henry Cole.

The story of a little chick and her dad who take to the beach where he teaches her how to surf.

Superworm, Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! There's no other worm like SUPERWORM! Never fear, Superworm's here! He can fish Spider out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he's captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily, all of Superworm's insect friends have a cunning plan.

The gruffalo, Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Axel Scheffler ; translated by Ben Harris.

The award-winning story of The Gruffalo, in which a clever little mouse outwits the creatures of the deep dark wood, is the perfect picture book, loved by children and adults the world over. Now Macmillan is proud to publish this timeless story in Latin. Set in forty-six elegiac couplets, the translation draws on the language and style of the classical poets to brilliantly capture the rhythm and mischievous spirit of the original story.

The singing mermaid, written by Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Lydia Monks.

The singing mermaid is tempted away from her home at Silversands to join the circus. The audiences love her but the poor mermaid, kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly, soon longs to return to the freedom of the sea. Will she ever escape?

The moon shines out of the dark, Stephanie Dowrick, Anne Spudvilas.

Harry loves to know when things are going to happen. Exactly. Mum usually says 'Time to get up', 'Time for the bus' and 'Time to sleep now, Harry'. But Mum's been away for ages. And Harry has had to guess what's coming next. One cold, cloudy night, Harry stays awake, thinking and wondering. Will the moon shine out of the dark? Beautifully illustrated and tenderly told, this heartwarming story of a little boy and his parents is a stunning collaboration by two bestselling and award-winning creators.

The Santa trap, Jonathan Emmett, Poly Bernatene.

Bradley Bartleby is bad, very bad. He's greedy and naughty and selfish and spoilt and Santa Claus knows it. But when beastly Bradley empties his Christmas stocking to find nothing but a pair of socks, he does quite the baddest thing he has ever tried to do. He builds a trap a Santa Trap! With guillotines, dynamite and a tiger or two, Santa doesn't stand a chance. Or does he?

Olivia and the fairy princesses, written and illustrated by Ian Falconer.

Olivia is having an identity crisis! There are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days, and Olivia has had quite enough. She needs to stand out! She has to be special! What will she be? Join Olivia on a hilarious quest for individuality in this latest book of the OLIVIA series, and rest assured, you won't find THIS pig in pink!

Harry and the Jaggedy Daggers, Jan Fearnley.

Harry the harbour mouse is heartbroken when his boat is dashed and smashed on the dangerous, mean old rocks the terrible Jaggedy Daggers. But just as the sea brings mischief, it brings surprises too.

Oh, no!, words by Candace Fleming ; pictures by Eric Rohmann.

A series of animals falls into a deep hole, only to be saved at last by a very large rescuer.

Possum magic numbers, Mem Fox, Julie Vivas.

Possum Magic has been reinvented for the first time as a counting book for very small children. On its first publication in 1983, Possum Magic was an instant success, and has been voted by booksellers as Australia's best-selling children's picture book. Children and parents will love this variation on a timeless favourite.

Olive and the big secret, Tor Freeman.

When Molly shares a secret with Olive, the urge to tell is just too great for Olive. She tells Joe who tells Matt who tells Lola. But Lola is best friends with Molly. The secret is out, and Olive is in big trouble!

Pets, [text, Charlie Gardner].

These are perfect peep hole books for inquisitive toddlers. Bright, bold pages and picture flaps will keep your toddler engaged over and over again in "Who Am I? Pets". Your child will love discovering who is hiding behind each fun page, as you read the clues together. Who lives in water and has orange scales? A goldfish, of course. Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging word recognition, your toddler will love the playful and familiar guessing-game format. Watch as they investigate and explore each page a perfect combination of learning and play.

Wild animals, Charlie Gardner.

These are perfect peep hole books for inquisitive toddlers. Bright, bold pages and picture flaps will keep your toddler engaged over and over again in Who Am I? Wild Animals. Your child will love discovering who is hiding behind each fun page, as you read the clues together. Who lives in the trees and has bright feathers? A parrot, of course. This title is perfect for reading aloud and encouraging word recognition, your toddler will love the playful and familiar guessing-game format. Watch as they investigate and explore each page a perfect combination of learning and play.

The giant seed, Arthur Geisert.

See how a community of pigs makes ingenious use of a giant dandelion seed, just as an erupting volcano threatens their island.

Today we have no plans, Jane Godwin, Anna Walker.

A busy week, a slower day, brings time to dream and time to play. From the creators of the much-loved All Through the Year comes a journey through a week in the life of an Australian family, celebrating those precious days that have no plans.

York's universe, Heidi Goh.

York lives in the city but a chance encounter opens him up to the possibilities of the world beyond.

Just imagine, words by Pippa Goodhart ; pictures by Nick Sharratt.

Just imagine what it would be like to be as small as a mouse; or as big as a house. Imagine exploring the depths of the ocean, travelling into the past or the future or something even stranger. This wonderfully inventive and interactive book allows a child to tell their own story, combining new elements each time. And with intricately detailed illustrations for parent and child to pore over together, this really is a book to share time and time again.

Herman and Rosie, Gus Gordon.

Set in New York, this gorgeous picture book is a story about friendship, life in the big city, and following your dreams. This is a tale about a big city. It's a tale of hotdogs and music and the summertime subway breeze. It's a tale of singing on rooftops and toffees that stick to your teeth. But most of all, it's the tale of Herman and Rosie.

Toys in space, Mini Grey.

What happens when you leave your toys out in the garden at night? They get beamed into space that's what! Join our plucky band as they explore the cosmos, and help out one lonely alien along the way.

Madison Moon and the hot air balloon, Chris Gurney ; pictures by Catherine Foreman.

Tired of the stress and being stuck in traffic, Madison Moon buys a hot-air balloon and takes to the skies. But when everybody else decides to do the same, she goes back to her car, leaving them to fight for space in the wild blue yonder.

Eggs 1 2 3 : who will the babies be?, Janet Halfmann ; art by Betsy Thompson.

Rhythmic verses, interactive flaps, and gatefold spreads lead readers on an informative journey that begins with a single penguin egg and ends with an ostrich's clutch of ten eggs.

Shadow!, Robie H. Harris ; illustrated by Patrick Benson.

Robie H. Harris walks in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson, Frank Sinatra and Peter Pan, exploring the fascinating subject of a child's own shadow. What is it? Why does it change size? What happens if you wave, jump or hid behind a tree? And why does it have to go away, just when you start to have fun? Respected and admired on both sides of the Atlantic, Robie and Patrick have produced a book that cleverly captures a magical moment when a child discovers something new.

Cecil the pet glacier, Matthea Harvey ; illustrated by Giselle Potter.

Ruby Small's embarrassingly eccentric parents take her on a vacation to Norway where she acquires an unwanted pet, a glacier named Cecil, who finds a way to melt Ruby's heart.

Rocket writes a story, Tad Hills.

Rocket writes a story about a new friend, the owl.

Rosie's magic horse, Russell Hoban & Quentin Blake.

This is a story that could only have come from the imagination of Russell Hoban! Brought vividly to life by picture book great, Quentin Blake. This story begins with an ice-lolly stick. Its sweetness gone, it lies discarded and lonely until a little girl called Rosie comes along. She places it carefully in her cigar box, full of other sticks. "Without our ice-lollies we are nothing," says an old stick. But new stick wants to BE something and into the minds of all the old sticks, he plants dreams maybe they can be something, too. What about Rosie and her dreams that night? She dreams of helping her parents pay the bills. And so, at the stroke of midnight, magic and dreams collide and a horse gallops out of the cigar box! His name is Stickerino. "Where to?" he asks Rosie. "Anywhere with treasure!" she answers and hops on its back. Then begins an adventure like no other ice-lolly mountains by the sea, caskets of gold, and pirates foiled by a stickling ice-cream van. Inventive and original, this is a gem from the upside-down imaginative landscape of Russell Hoban. Quentin Blake's hallmark illustration style breathes energy and mischeviousness into something as small and ordinary as a disused ice-lolly stick. If an ice-lolly stick can be a horse then you can be anything you wish to be!

My friend Nigel, Jo Hodgkinson.

When Billy rescues Nigel the snail from his parents' pongy magic spells, they become great friends. Billy's parents don't understand the friendship, and try to tempt Billy by conjuring up other weird and wonderful pets. The problem is that they've never been very good at magic.

The tooth mouse, written by Susan Hood ; illustrated by Janice Nadeau.

Introduces readers to the Tooth Mouse, France's version of the tooth fairy, and to Sophie, a sweet young mouse who must prove she is brave, honest and wise enough to take over this important job.

Animal counting : a pop-up book, Petr Horacek.

This title includes simple pop-up counting from one spotty giraffe to ten swimming fish. Turn the pages, lift the flaps and see animals of all shapes and sizes bring the numbers one to ten to life. This bright, simple first numbers pop-up book is perfect for helping to develop early numeracy with its interactive. It includes pages and fun illustrations by award-winning artist Petr Horacek. Interactive pops encourage first numeracy in the youngest of children. Petr Horacek's original and award-winning art uses stunning techniques including collage.

Working mummies, written by Joan Horton ; illustrated by Drazen Kozjan.

Illustrations and rhyming text introduce the many careers and professions of mummies, such as real estate agents selling haunted houses and dentists filing vampires' fangs.

All about Alfie, Shirley Hughes.

Alfie celebrates his 30th birthday in 2011 and "All About Alfie" is the perfect gift for the occasion! Alfie and his best friend Bernard have a day out full of surprises when they go to meet a very great person indeed. What's more there are secret dens to explore, snowy skies, birthday fun and a very unexpected visitor on a special night-time trip! Join our little hero and his friends and family in a celebration of all things Alfie.

Oh no Wibbly Pig, not a rabbit!, [Mick Inkpen].

A touching and imaginative story for every child who has dreamed of their perfect pet! Wibbly Pig and Scruffy Pig are worried that Big Pig's sister's friend will choose a really boring rabbit at the pet shop. Surely an elephant, a bear or a dinosaur would be much more exciting? Wibbly is a popular character on CBeebies and his latest adventure is bound to be a firm favourite with pre-schoolers.

Te arapu Māori : the Māori alphabet book, [by Jahri Jah Jah].

Simple illustrations and text introduce the Māori alphabet. Suggested level: junior.

This moose belongs to me, Oliver Jeffers.

An exquisite new book, featuring a boy and his moose, from internationally best-selling, multi-prize-winning picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers. "Wilfred owned a moose. He hadn't always owned a moose. The moose came to him a while ago and he knew, just KNEW, that it was meant to be his. He thought he would call him Marcel." Most of the time Marcel is very obedient, abiding by the many rules on How to Be a Good Pet. But one dark day, while deep in the woods, someone else claims the moose as their own! Is Marcel really Wilfred's pet after all? An exquisitely-illustrated, witty and thought-provoking story, exploring the concept of ownership, from international picture book sensation, Oliver Jeffers.

Laugh out loud baby, Tony Johnston, Stephen Gammell.

The first time a baby laughs, his entire extended family gathers for a party in hopes of hearing the sweet sound

A day with Wilbur Robinson, William Joyce.

While spending the day in the Robinson household, Wilbur's best friend joins in the search for Grandfather Robinson's missing false teeth and meets one wacky relative after another.

Penguin's hidden talent, Alex Latimer.

Penguin would love to take part in the Big Annual Talent Show. But he just can't seem to find his special talent. He tries magic tricks and juggling household appliances even burping the alphabet. But nothing seems quite right. Can his friends help him discover what he's really good at? This is an even-funnier follow-up to the brilliant Boy Who Cried Ninja. Alex Latimer has created another beautiful, atmospheric world that you long to visit and return to.

Look look outside!, Peter Linenthal.

A baby looks outside the window and sees all sorts of interesting things, in a book with high-contrast black-and-white illustrations.

Beach, [designed and illustrated by Francesca Allen and Karen Tomlins ; models by Jo Litchfield].

Turn the pages of this bright and lively board book to find out what's happening at the beach. Very young children will love spotting and naming all the familiar objects.

Machines go to work in the city, William Low.

This book provides illustrations and fold-out pictures of machines that are used in a city.

Good news, bad news, Jeff Mack.

While on a picnic, Bunny and Mouse see everything that happens to them from opposite points of view. Bunny sees only the good, while Mouse sees only the bad.

Katie and the starry night, James Mayhew.

The stars in Vincent van Gogh's painting are so beautiful that Katie can't resist reaching in and taking one. But what will she do when all the other stars come tumbling out of the painting, too? Will Katie be able to catch the stars before the gallery guard notices they've floated away? Features five Van Gogh masterpieces: The Starry Night; Noon; Vincent's Chair; Fishing Boats on the Beach; The Olive Grove. James Mayhew created Katie as a way to make art accessible to all children. He has been bringing art to life for over twenty years and is a much-loved author/illustrator with a broad and loyal fanbase.

Zoes's boat, Gillian McClure.

Zoe lives by the river with her dear old Dog. Seeing all the boats go by makes Zoe want to go to sea. But there's a lot to do before she can leave and Dog isn't sure he wants to go with her. So Zoe heads of alone, but when she reaches the sea, she's faced with some very dangerous waves. Who is there to help her?

The things I love about grandparents, Trace Moroney.

Presents a celebration of things children love to do with grandparents. Gentle, loving guidance and support. Includes notes for parents and caregivers.

I am Cat, Jackie Morris.

A cat sleeps, curled up in a warm place, and while it sleeps it dreams of being a tiger, flame cat of the forest; a cheetah - fast as the wind on the African plains; a lion, lounging through the heat of the day, tangled in sunshine on the African savannah; a jaguar, perfectly camouflaged deep in the jungle. And the cat dreams of being a lynx, a puma, a snow leopard, a Scottish wild cat, an Asian fishing cat, and the rare Amur leopard. Finally Cat wakes, a domestic cat again, telling his dreams to the child who is stroking him. Ten wild habitats, ten wild cats and one domestic cat are dramatically and beautifully illustrated in this unique celebration of the cat.

Animal pants!, Brian Moses ; illustrated by Anja Boretzki.

From long johns to bloomers, Y-fronts to boxers this book is quite simply packed with pants! There's a cat who buys her pants from a catalogue and a frog who wears pants when he's off for a jog. Not to mention a penguin with frozen pants, or the difficulties of finding undies for an octopus. With an infectious rhyming text and brilliantly entertaining artwork, there's a giggle guaranteed on every page.

Meg & Mog : 3 terrific tales, Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski.

My friend Fred, Hiawyn Oram ; illustrated by Rosie Reeve.

Grace loves her best friend Fred, the family dog, but when she tries to keep Fred all to herself, she learns that the very best friends are the ones who share.

Vampirina ballerina, written by Anne Marie Pace ; pictures by LeUyen Pham.

Advice for young vampires who aspire to become ballet dancers.

Hedgehog's magic tricks, Ruth Paul.

Hedgehog is performing magic tricks for his friends but will they work? He asks his friends Mouse, Rabbit and Duckling to help, but the tricks just don't seem to work or do they?

Creepy carrots!, words, Aaron Reynolds ; pictures, Peter Brown.

The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes.

Sky colour, Peter H. Reynolds.

Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can't wait to begin! But wait - how can Marisol ever make a sky without blue paint? After gazing out the bus window and watching from her porch as day turns into night, she closes her eyes and starts to dream.

Bob the bursting bear, Michael Rosen, Tony Ross.

Animals, Jeannette Rowe.

Is that a tiger hiding in the jungle? Read the rhyme, make your guess and lift the flap to see if youre right! Two brand new titles from best-selling author and illustrator Jeannette Rowe engage children in learning about animals and the world through a fun guessing game. Bright and colourful illustrations combine with an interactive format to make reading an engaging educational experience. Clever simple rhymes help children learn about animals and various environments.

Places, Jeannette Rowe.

Read the rhyme, make your guess and lift the flap to see if you're right! Two brand new titles from best-selling author and illustrator Jeannette Rowe engage children in learning about animals and the world through a fun guessing game.

Huff & puff, Claudia Rueda.

Loosely based on the folktale about the three little pigs, these three pigs have a different surprise for the wolf who is trying to blow their houses down. The reader is asked to huff and puff into a die-cut hole in each page.

Oliver, Birgitta Sif.

This is a stunning picture book debut that celebrates the power of the imagination and the strength of friendship. Oliver is different. He enjoys his solitude. He likes playing with his friends, who are puppets, stuffed animals, and other toys. With his rich imagination, Oliver's day is never dull. There are bridges to cross, sharks to fight, and treasures to find! But maybe toys don't always give a boy everything he needs. Maybe he needs another kind of companion. Will Oliver discover a way to be, well, different? When his tennis ball rolls across the lawn into the yard of the girl next door, he just might be surprised. Readers both parents and children alike will recognize themselves in the character of Oliver, a little boy trying to find his way through the world. Birgitta's remarkable talent for visual storytelling is sure to make this one of the most exciting picture books in 2012! This is a book that demands re-reading! Tiny, humourous details can be spotted on each page look out for the mouse and the girl in the red dress!

Beep! Beep!, [text, Dawn Sirett].

This sturdy and inviting board book will keep babies entranced as they encounter a variety of fun vehicles, from a shiny bus and sparkly car, to a motorcycle with textured tires and a tractor in sticky mud. Parents will enjoy introducing babies to the pages of this tactile interactive world, as they build in them a love for books at an early age.

Fluffy animals, [text, Dawn Sirett].

Cuddly kittens, a fluffy rabbit, a downy duckling, three winsome fuzzy owlets, and more come to life in "Baby Touch and Feel: Fluffy Animals," creating an engaging and sensory experience parents and babies will love exploring together.

My dad!, Steve Smallman ; Sean Julian.

Dads can be clever. Dads can be brave. Dads can be silly and fun. All dads are different, but none are as special as your very own.

Monsieur Albert rides to glory, Peter Smith ; illustrated by Bob Graham.

'There's a hush in the crowd as the mayor lifts his gun, then an ear-splitting Bang! and the race has begun, with a flashing of goggles and pale cyclists' knees, and a murmuring sound like the bumble of bees.' Monsieur Albert enters the Grand Cycle Race, but he's up against Francois, the champion of France. Can he possibly win? Witty text by Pete Smith and gentle, funny illustrations by Bob Graham make this story a classic, ideal for reading aloud to young and old.

My dad's the coolest, Rosie Smith & Bruce Whatley.

Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My Dad's the Coolest captures the fun-loving bond between father and child from a feathery tickle and playing in the mud, to dancing with the coolest polar bear. Whether big or small, feathered or furry, dads always know how to make us laugh!

Larf, written and illustrated by Ashley Spires ; edited by Tara Walker.

No one believes Larf exists, and he likes it that way. Larf, you see, is a sasquatch, the only sasquatch in the world (or so it seems). He has a very pleasant, and very private, life in the woods, where on any given day he might be found jogging, gardening or walking Eric, his pet bunny. But everything changes one morning when Larf discovers that another sasquatch is scheduled to make an appearance in the nearby city of Hunderfitz. What?! That must mean he's not the only sasquatch in the world! Excited by the prospect of having a friend to share hair grooming tips with (and let's face it, teeter-tottering alone is no fun), Larf disguises himself as a city slicker and heads for Hunderfitz where he's in for a couple enormous surprises.

How to hide a lion, Helen Stephens.

How does a very small girl hide a very large lion? It's not easy, but Iris has to do her best, because mums and dads can be funny about having a lion in the house. Luckily, there are lots of good places to hide a lion behind the shower curtain, in your bed and even up a tree. But can Iris hide her lion forever?

The big adventure of the Smalls, Helen Stephens.

It's the night of the Small Hall Ball, and everyone in the Small family is getting ready for one of the biggest parties of the year. Everyone, that is, except for Paul and Sally Small, who are too young to join in the fun. But when Paul's tiny teddy bear goes missing, he and Sally have no choice but to sneak into the festivities, and nothing not secret doors, spooky passageways, or even a swinging chandelier will stop the smallest of the Smalls from finding Paul's furry little friend.

Animal 1 2 3, Britta Teckentrup.

Illustrates the concept of counting with animals of all different shapes, colours, and sizes, including elephants, giraffes, and swans.

Great galloping Galoot, Stephanie Thatcher.

"Galoot was always tripping over things and the other animals would he heard shouting, "You great galloping galoot!" But his parents would always tell him, "Galoot, always be your best." And when the log bridge across the river is displaced, Galoot finally comes into his own and saves the day!" - Supplied by publisher.

Winnie's dinosaur day, Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.

One day, when Winnie and Wilbur are flying over the museum, they see a crowd of people gathered around a huge dinosaur skeleton in the courtyard. It's a Triceratops and there's a competition to draw or make a model of what the dinosaur would have looked like when it was alive. Winnie is really keen to take part! But she just isn't sure what the skeleton might have looked like so she decides the only way to find out is to magic herself and her (not-so-willing) cat Wilbur back into the time of the dinosaurs! Once they arrive in the prehistoric swamp, Winnie and Wilbur hide behind a tree and it's not long before they spot a Triceratops munching the greenery. Pencils and sketchbook in hand, Winnie just can't capture the dinosaur on paper so instead she jumps onto his back and Winnie, Wilbur, and a rather surprised Triceratops crash into the museum courtyard just as the prize is about to be presented by Professor Perkins. The Triceratops is even more surprised when he is given the prize! Then Winnie and Wilbur take him home and it's time for one last magic-wand moment so that Winnie's prehistoric friend can really fit in to his new surroundings.

The further tale of Peter Rabbit, Emma Thompson ; illustrated by Eleanor Taylor.

In "The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit", a new tale written by Emma Thompson, Peter's adventures take him beyond the boundaries of Mr McGregor's garden all the way to Scotland. Here he meets the gentle giant Finlay McBurney, a distant Scottish relative, and much entertainment ensues. Emma Thompson, Oscar-winning actress and screen writer, is a long time admirer of Beatrix Potter's tales. She has a talent for creating engaging narratives with a dry humour similar to Potter's own and is the perfect choice of author for this new Peter Rabbit tale, to be published 110 years after the original. Emma was inspired to set the tale in Scotland by her knowledge of Beatrix's childhood holidays there.

Up above and down below, Paloma Valdivia ; [translation, Susan Ouriou].

Are there different kinds of people in the world? If you live up above, you might think the people down below are different. If you live down below, you might think the people up above are different. But what if you turn yourself upside down?

Starting school, Clara Vulliamy.

It's an exciting morning on Sugar Lump Lane. The ten Tinies are getting ready for a BIG adventure their first day at school! But the Tiny twins aren't so sure they'd rather stay at home. A delightful and reassuring story about first-day-at-school nerves. This charming story will entertain young readers while building confidence about starting school.

Kittens, [written by Fiona Watt ; illustrated by Rachel Wells.

Each page has kittens to touch showing different textures.

When dad was away, Liz Weir ; illustrated by Karin Littlewood.

When Mum tells Milly that Dad has been sent to prison, Milly feels angry and confused. She can't believe her dad won't be at home to read her stories and make her laugh. But soon Mum takes Milly and her brother Sam to visit Dad in prison, and a week later a special package arrives at home - a CD of Milly's favourite animal stories, read especially for her by Dad. At Christmas the family go to a party at the prison, and in the spring there's an even better surprise for Milly and Sam.

Goldilocks and the three dinosaurs, as retold by Mo Willems.

Once upon a time, there were three hungry Dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway. One day for no particular reason they decided to tidy up their house, make the beds, and prepare pudding of varying temperatures. And then for no particular reason they decided to go someplace else. They were definitely not setting a trap for some succulent, unsupervised little girl. Definitely not!

ABC, [text and design, Matthew Williamson ; illustrations, Fraser Williamson].

A simple introduction for preschoolers to the alphabet, with images and words typical to New Zealand.

Colours, [text and design, Matthew Williamson ; illustrations, Fraser Williamson].

A simple introduction for preschoolers to colours, with images and words typical to New Zealand.

Counting, [text and design, Matthew Williamson ; illustrations, Fraser Williamson].

A simple introduction for preschoolers to counting from one to ten, with images of New Zealand

The wheels on the bus, words by Jeanne Willis ; illustrations by Adam Stower.

All aboard! All aboard! The wheels on the bus go round and round, Round and round, round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round at the zoo! Join all the animals for a fun Adventure! A clever retelling of the favourite children's rhyme, from the award-winning team behind Bottoms Up! and Sing a Song of Bottoms!

Bear says thanks, Karma Wilson ; illustrations by Jane Chapman.

Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own.

The Insomniacs, Karina Wolf ; illustrated by The Brothers Hilts [Sean and Ben Hilts].

When Mr. and Mrs. Insomniac and little Mika move twelve time zones away, they have trouble staying awake during the day and make an interesting discovery about themselves.

Summer days and nights, Wong Herbert Yee.

A little girl enjoys the activities of a warm summer day and night.

Rumbelow's dance, John Yeoman & Quentin Blake.

Rumbelow is off to visit his grandparents. As he sets off he feels so happy he starts to dance. And soon all the many different characters that he meets join in with his infectious dancing to his grandparents.

How do dinosaurs say merry Christmas?, Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Mark Teague.

Illustrations and rhyming text present some of the different ways a well-behaved dinosaur can celebrate Christmas.

Train man, Andrea Zimmerman & David Clemesha.

A young boy imagines what it would be like to drive a train and take his little brother along for the ride.

Younger Fiction

Rabbit, Margaret Beames ; illustrated by Ian McNee.

Jack wants a dog for his birthday, but when he opens the box, instead of the puppy he is expecting, he finds a rabbit. His disappointment is extreme — until he discovers that this rabbit can talk. The rabbit becomes a good listener to Jack's troubles with a couple of school bullies and thinks up a way to help Jack pay them back. But it is hard to keep a talking rabbit a secret, and once Jack tells his friend Nick the secret is out and soon the rabbit is stolen. It is up to Jack and Nick to find him.

Paddington races ahead, Michael Bond ; illustrated by R. W. Alley.

Paddington the beloved, classic bear from Darkest Peru is back in this fantastically funny, brand new, illustrated novel from master storyteller Michael Bond! "My legs are a bit short for the pole vault!" repeated Paddington hotly. "But they've always been that way." Somehow Paddington Bear always manages to find himself in unusual situations. So it is no surprise when he gets into a spot of bother with some shaving cream, causes a London bus to be evacuated, and is mistaken for a famous Peruvian hurdler by a film crew. There's never a dull moment when a certain bear is around! Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humourous misadventures for over fifty years.

Milly-Molly-Mandy's autumn, Joyce Lankester Brisley.

Milly-Molly-Mandy has lots of friends, but her favourite companions are Little-Friend-Susan and Billy Blunt. Together they have lots of exciting adventures and even get into trouble sometimes! Read about Milly-Molly-Mandy and her friends as they run races, pay visits, rescue little rabbits and play tricks on one another. These classic tales are as fresh and lively as when they were first written. Young readers will love discovering Milly-Molly-Mandy for the first time in a dainty, accessible format and they're sure to want to collect other titles in this charming series.

Paula Danziger's Amber Brown is tickled pink, written by Bruce Coville and Elizabeth Levy ; illustrated by Tony Ross.

Nine-year-old Amber is nervous and excited about her mother's wedding to Max, but Amber's father makes things complicated.

The boy who grew into a tree, Gary Crew, Ross Watkins.

This is a tale of storms and bushfires and wild bees. It is a tale of an old couple and a gift from the bush. A gift they must one day return.

Asterix omnibus. 5 : Asterix and the cauldron, Asterix in Spain, Asterix and the Roman agent, written by Rene Goscinny ; illustrated by Albert Uderzo ; [translations, Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge].

In ASTERIX AND THE CAULDRON, Asterix is tasked with guarding a cauldron full of money but, when the cash disappears, Asterix and Obelix must earn enough to repay it all. Fairground gladiatorial contests, theatrical performances, bank robbery - our heroes will try anything!
In ASTERIX IN SPAIN, the Gauls rescue Chief Huevos y Bacon's son and return him to Spain, where they tangle with the tourist industry, flamenco and wild aurochs in the bullring!
In ASTERIX AND THE ROMAN AGENT, Julius Caesar turns to psychological warfare and sends in the sneaky Roman agent, Tortuous Convolvulus. Can he make the Gauls suspect each other of treachery? Or will our heroes outwit him?

Piper Reed, forever friend, Kimberly Willis Holt ; illustrated by Christine Davenier.

Ten-year-old Piper moves yet again when her father, who is a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy, gets assigned to Norfolk, Virginia, and although the move takes a bit of adjustment, she soon makes friends with the girl next door and catches up with old friends too.

E. Aster Bunnymund and the warrior eggs at the earth's core!, William Joyce.

E. Aster Bunnymund uses his martial arts skills, his network of tunnels, and the help of MiM, Sand Mansnoozy, and Nicholas St. North to battle the Nightmare King, Pitch, who has sent a venomous serpent to attack Bunnymund's royal guard of warrior eggs.

The monsters' monster, Patrick McDonnell.

Grouch, Grump, and little Gloom 'n' Doom spend much of their time arguing over who is the "biggest and baddest" until they build a monster together that turns out to be very different that what they expect.

The terrible time without Tilly, Hilary McKay ; illustrated by Kimberley Scott.

Tilly never has time to tidy her messy bedroom because she is always too busy helping other people. So when she leaves home to visit her far-flung relatives, how will her family cope without her?

Archie's unbelievably freaky week, Andrew Norriss ; illustrated by Hannah Shaw.

Archie is an accident waiting to happen. He can't help it. In just one week at school, he is accused of murder, gets trapped in the staff cloakroom without any clothes, and somehow manages to turn himself into a dog. Not to mention the poisonous spider and the Health and Safety Inspector who gets a toilet stuck on his head. Thank goodness Archie's best friend Cyd is always there to sort out the mess.

Captain Underpants and the terrifying return of Tippy Tinkletrousers : the ninth epic novel, Dav Pilkey.

After being sent to jail for the rest of their lives, George and Harold are taken on a trip back in time by Tippy Tinkletrousers back to their Kindergarten days where they must deal with their bully without the help of Captain Underpants.

Frankenstein : [a monstrous parody], story & pictures by Ludworst Bemonster ; [text by Rick Walton ; illustrations by Nathan Hale].

Frankenstein is the scariest of all the monsters in Miss Devel's castle until one night when he loses his head.

The town mouse and the country mouse : an Aesop fable, retold & illustrated by Helen Ward.

A retelling of Aesop's well-known fable in which a country mouse visits a town mouse and they find they prefer very different ways of life. Set in 1930s New York at Christmas.

The selfish giant, Oscar Wilde ; illustrated by Ritva Voutila.

The classic Oscar Wilde story of the selfish giant who won't let anyone into his garden - until his heart is softened by one very special little boy, illustrated with great drama.