New Titles Children’s April 2015 (arrived in March 2015)

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

Audio Visual

Amazonia, directed by Thierry Ragobert.

After a plane crash, Sa, a capuchin monkey born and raised in captivity, finds himself alone and lost in the wilderness of the Amazon

Grendel, Grendel, Grendel, written and directed by Alexander Stitt.

Animated film retelling the Beowulf epic, in which Grendel, the monster of the legend, philosophises about human frailties and ponders his own role in human civilisation.

Coraline, written for the screen and directed by Henry Selick.

Coraline Jones is bored until she finds a secret door and discovers an alternate, better, version of her life on the other side. When this seemingly perfect world turns dangerous, and her other parents, including her other mother try to trap her forever Coraline must use her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to escape this perilous world - and save her family.

A green and red Christmas, Muppets.

Now that's what I call Disney Princess.

Cloudbabies. Mucky skyhorsies

Cloudbabies follows four enchanting, childlike characters - Baba Pink, Baba Blue, Baba Yellow and Baba Green - whose job is to look after the sky and their Sky Friends - Sun, Moon, Rainbow, Fuffa Cloud and Little Star. They live together with Bobo White, a mischievous little imp, in a house on a big fluffy cloud. Every morning, they jump on their Skyhorsies and begin their day's work of looking after the sky.

Daniel Tiger's neighbourhood. Good morning Daniel

In this collection of episodes, Daniel learns about trying new food, waiting his turn and developing daily routines.

George of the jungle. Season 1, vol. 1

With his boundless energy and irrepressible excitement, George’s every day is filled with mishaps, mayhem and monkey business as he, the undisputed kind of the Jungle, risks life and limb to protect and serve the animals. George’s family includes his best buddy Ape and friends Madnolia and Ursula, his faithful sheepdog Shep (actually an elephant) and Tookie Tookie bird. They hang out, goof around and cook up funny adventures - its a kid’s imagination run wild - quirky creatures, vicious villains, waterfalls, vines to swing on, volcanoes, quicksand, Venus Flytraps and so much more.

George of the jungle. Season 1, vol. 2

With his boundless energy and irrepressible excitement, George’s every day is filled with mishaps, mayhem and monkey business as he, the undisputed kind of the Jungle, risks life and limb to protect and serve the animals. George’s family includes his best buddy Ape and friends Madnolia and Ursula, his faithful sheepdog Shep (actually an elephant) and Tookie Tookie bird. They hang out, goof around and cook up funny adventures - its a kid’s imagination run wild - quirky creatures, vicious villains, waterfalls, vines to swing on, volcanoes, quicksand, Venus Flytraps and so much more.

George of the jungle. Season 1, vol. 3

With his boundless energy and irrepressible excitement, George’s every day is filled with mishaps, mayhem and monkey business as he, the undisputed kind of the Jungle, risks life and limb to protect and serve the animals. George’s family includes his best buddy Ape and friends Madnolia and Ursula, his faithful sheepdog Shep (actually an elephant) and Tookie Tookie bird. They hang out, goof around and cook up funny adventures - its a kid’s imagination run wild - quirky creatures, vicious villains, waterfalls, vines to swing on, volcanoes, quicksand, Venus Flytraps and so much more.

George of the jungle. Season 1, vol. 4

With his boundless energy and irrepressible excitement, George’s every day is filled with mishaps, mayhem and monkey business as he, the undisputed kind of the Jungle, risks life and limb to protect and serve the animals. George’s family includes his best buddy Ape and friends Madnolia and Ursula, his faithful sheepdog Shep (actually an elephant) and Tookie Tookie bird. They hang out, goof around and cook up funny adventures - its a kid’s imagination run wild - quirky creatures, vicious villains, waterfalls, vines to swing on, volcanoes, quicksand, Venus Flytraps and so much more.

Maya. No friends for Dino

A young bee named Maya has left her hive to discover the beauty and mysteries of nature. As she explores the meadow where she lives, she meets other insects living there, plays to her heart's content and shares her joy with her friend.

Play school. Hey diddle diddle

Come and join us as we play with Nursery Rhymes; fun characters, lots of music and movement and new surprises every day on The Nursery Rhyme Peek-a-Boo board. Sing along to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Incy Wincy Spider, Hey Diddle Diddle and many more Nursery Rhyme favourites. Special guest musician George Washingmachine joins us in studio for an episode with a collection of his instruments to add to the fun!

Postman Pat. Special delivery service. Signed, sealed, delivered

Everyone's favourite postie Postman Pat is back in brand new episodes of 'Special Delivery Service', with deliveries more challenging than ever before. There's a dragon on the loose! - or is there? - whatever it is the people of Greendale and Pencaster need Pat to come to the rescue. Scarecrows, Bagpipes, Geckos and Didgeridoos are all part of the fun in this sparkling new collection of episodes. Includes 8 episodes.

Sesame Street. Arts and crafts playdate

What's a lonely rock to do? Be it boulder or pebble, Zoe's pet rock Rocco needs a buddy, so Elmo uses his art smarts to turn ordinary items into a gem of a friend. Baby Bear is eating breakfast - porridge, of course - when he hears about an art contest judged by the one and only Quacker Porridge Man! Will a porridge painting do? What about a mushy mosaic? Or a stiff sculpture? "Quack yeah!"

The Tom and Jerry show. Season 1, volume 2

Comedy chaos courtesy of the cat and mouse! The ageless antics of Tom and Jerry are back in an all-new show… all your favourite Tom and Jerry stars are here, including Spike, Tyke, Tuffy and Butch.

The parent agency, David Baddiel.

Barry has always hated being called Barry. In fact, its number 2 on the list of things he blames his parents for, along with 1. 'being boring' and 3. 'always being tired'. But then one day Barry makes a fateful wish, and finds himself in a world where everything is upside down.

Uprooted : a Canadian war story, Lynne Reid Banks.

In 1940 as war rages across Europe, ten-year-old Lindy, waves goodbye to England and makes the long journey to Saskatoon, Canada, along with her Mother and her cousin Cameron. They may be far from the war but they are also far from home and everyone they know and love. Life in Canada is very different but it is also full of exciting new adventures.

The girl who walked on air, Emma Carroll.

Louie, was abandoned at Chipchase's Travelling Circus as a baby and dreams of becoming a 'Showstopper'. She secretly practices the tightrope and dreams of being the Girl Who Walked on Air. Mr Chipchase reluctantly lets Louie perform. She is a sensation, and gets an offer from the sinister, opposition, Mr Wellbeloved to perform… over Niagara Falls. But nothing is quite as it seems and soon Louie's bravery is tested not just on the highwire but in confronting her past and the shady characters in the world of the circus.

Operation Sting, Simon Cheshirre.

The Secret Intelligence Agency has a new weapon: SWARM - artificially intelligent robotic bugs that act as undercover agents. Operating below the radar, they can fly faster, see further and sting harder! They won't stop until they've completed their mission, no matter what it takes. In Operation Sting, the team are set a new mission. When a prototype weapon is stolen, it's a race against time for SWARM to locate and reclaim the weapon before the thieves crack the encryption code protecting it. Can they stop the villains before it's too late?

Brilliant, Roddy Doyle.

When Uncle Ben's Dublin business fails, it's clear to Gloria and Raymond that something is wrong. He just isn't his usual cheerful self. So when the children overhear their granny saying that the Black Dog has settled on Ben's back and he won't be OK until it's gone, they decide they're going to get rid of it. Gathering all their courage the children set out on a midnight quest to hunt down the Black Dog and chase it away. But they aren't the only kids on the mission. Loads of other children are searching for it too, because the Black Dog is hounding lots of Dublin's adults. Together and with the help of magical animals, birds and rodents the children manage to corner the Black Dog but will they have the courage and cleverness to destroy the frightening creature?

The island of lost horses, Stacy Gregg.

Two girls divided by time, united by their love for some very special horses - an epic Caribbean adventure! On a remote tropical island, twelve year old Beatriz is about to embark on an epic journey, through hurricanes and across the high seas and back to the time of Christopher Columbus - when Beatriz stumbles across a wild mare with strange markings in the jungle she can't believe it is real. Yet from that moment on the strongest connection grows between them, and she begins to uncover an incredible history. For centuries ago, Felipa and her horse, Cara Blanca, were running for their lives. As the fates of Beatriz, Felipa and their horses become entwined, Beatriz realises that the future of the world's rarest horses depends on her. Based on the extraordinary true story of the Abaco Barb, a real-life mystery that has remained unsolved for over five hundred years.

A puzzle for Princess Ellie, Diana Kimpton.

Princess Ellie is puzzled when her reliable Welsh pony Rainbow is scared and refuses to go any further along the wood path. Ellie and her friend set off to investigate but the answer to the mystery is not quite what they expected!

My big fat zombie goldfish, Mo O'Hara.

Tom's big brother is an Evil Scientist who wants to experiment on Tom's new goldfish, Frankie. Can Tom save his fish from being dunked in radioactive gunge? Er, no. In an act of desperation Tom zaps Frankie with a battery, bringing him back to life! But there's something weird about the new Frankie - he's now a zombie goldfish with hypnotic powers, and he wants revenge…

Into Reading

The princess and the dragon, Lynne Benton ; illustrated by Beatrice Bencivenni.

The princess has a very unusual best friend a fire-breathing dragon! A Prince passing by stops to rescue the princess but soon realises he is not needed!

I am inventing an invention, characters created by Lauren Child.

Friends Charlie and Marv are trying to invent a new invention for a school project but it's harder than it looks! Maybe Charlie's little sister Lola can come up with some ideas.

Digger Don, Elizabeth Dale ; illustrated by Paul Dronsfield.

Digger Don is struck by lightning! Then he just can't stop digging when will he stop.

The greedy pirates, Clare De Marco ; illustrated by Nicola Anderson.

Parker and Patch are two pirates with a thirst for treasure! When they discover they both have the same treasure map, it is a race to see who gets to the treasure first!

Brilliant birds, Thea Feldman.

Provides simple information about different birds. Text consists of short and simple sentences, high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high degree of phonic regularity and lots of repetition.

Barky the Barking Dog, Andy Griffiths ; illustrated by Terry Denton.

This hilarious story starring Barky the Barking Dog from The 13-Storey Treehouse has been formatted especially for beginner readers and has colour illustrations.

Ten unlucky pirates, Andy Griffiths ; illustrated by Terry Denton.

Ten unlucky pirates are invading Andy and Terry's treehouse! But not for long.

African savannah, Claire Llewellyn.

African Savannah introduces children who are beginning to read alone to the grasslands of Africa, and the amazing variety of animals that live there. From plant-eating elephants and zebras to meat-eating big cats and vultures, this book brings to life this fascinating habitat, its people and its wildlife.

Little Owl, Jillian Powell ; illustrated by Tomislav Zlatic.

Little Owl is trying to learn to fly. Big Owl wants to help, but Little Owl won't stop looking down!

Busy butterflies, Gail Tuchman.

Flap your wings and fly! Find out all about butterflies, and a tiny, hungry caterpillar.

Military vehicles, Jack Wesley.

Discover More Reader: Military Vehicles is a Level 2 Reader (ages 5-7) packed with key facts, maps, charts and challenging vocabulary to explain it all. Discover the coolest military vehicles from the air, land, and sea. Comes with free digital book featuring extra content, games and activities, plus audio and video enhancements.

Astronauts, Hannah Wilson.

Astronaut introduces children who are reading alone with some help to the life of a space astronaut, from the suits they wear to the food they eat in the International Space Station and the way they train for their space missions. It looks at some famous astronauts in the history of space exploration, including the first man in space and the first man to walk on the Moon.

Non-Fiction

Ancient treasures, Richard Hammond.

A book, in which, the author TV presenter and self-confessed mystery addict is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumours and whispers around some of the world's strangest ancient mysteries

Weird waters, Richard Hammond.

Was the lost city of Atlantis real? Do mermaids exist outside stories? And where is everybody who was on the Marie Celeste?

Alien encounters, Richard Hammond.

Have you ever spotted a UFO? Are you in danger of alien abduction? And what did happen at Roswell?

Creepy creatures, Richard Hammond.

Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Are you in danger of running into a yeti? And do werewolves and vampires exist outside teenage romance?

If … : a mind-bending new way of looking at big ideas and numbers, written by David J. Smith ; illustrated by Steve Adams.

Author has found clever devices to scale down everything from time lines (the history of Earth compressed into one year), to quantities (all the wealth in the world divided into one hundred coins), to size differences (the planets shown as different types of balls).

Children's book of philosophy : an introduction to the world's great thinkers and their big ideas, authors, Sarah Tomley, Marcus Weeks.

Explores philosophy and notable philosophers, discussing "thought experiments," and how to explain a complex idea through a story.

Heads up philosophy, written by Marcus Weeks ; consultant, Stephen Law.

Demystifies complex philosophical ideas and debates in a comprehensive format that introduces the major theories of such great philosophers as Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Friedrich Nietzsche, Epicurus, and Thomas Aquinas.

Mind muddlers : what you see is not what you get!, Anna Bowles.

Presents visual puzzles and optical illusions, using the rules of perspective and visual perception to trick the mind.

I see a pattern here, Bruce Goldstone.

Patterns are fascinating! They can be so beautiful that people come from all over the world to see them, or so familiar you hardly notice them. They appear everywhere: beehives, dinner plates, even the bottoms of your shoes! With stunning photographs that show diverse examples from nature and artwork around the world, Bruce Goldstone reveals the secrets behind patterns and gives you some fun ideas for making your own.

Gregory's grumpy day, Nicola Call & Sally Featherstone.

Gregory is having a bad day. It's raining and he can't go outside to play. He falls and hurts his knee, Marta breaks his pterodactyl, and there's no red apple left for his snack. Nothing is going right. until the sun comes out. Maybe Gregory will have some fun today, after all!

Sunita's baby sister, Nicola Call & Sally Featherstone.

Sunita's baby sister stays at home when Sunita goes to playgroup. The baby is noisy when Sunita has to be quiet. The baby stays up late when Sunita has to go to bed. Sometimes Sunita doesn't like having a baby sister but when the baby smiles, Sunita loves her sister very much indeed!

Islamic culture in perspective, Kathleen Tracy.

This book explores the culture and everyday lives of Muslims in the Middle East.

Making friends, Nicola Call & Sally Featherstone.

Yuka and Max like different things. Yuka likes riding her bike fast, but Max likes riding slowly. Max likes loud music, but Yuka likes quiet. Yuka likes the pet fish, but Max prefers the guinea pig. Despite their differences Max and Yuka find lots of ways to play together and be friends!

Because I am a girl : I can change the world, Rosemary McCarney with Jen Albaugh and Plan International.

Because I am a Girl is a global initiative from Plan International to end gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. This book illustrates the call to change by telling stories of girls around the world.

The trees and me, Bianca Begovich ; illustrations by Scott Pearson.

Trees are home to many plants, animals and other organisms. Without trees, these species won't survive. And what would happen to us if there were no trees to help create the air we breathe? It's too easy to think that little things don't matter, but small actions can have huge impacts. When we each take a little time to care, our forests and bush remain healthy for all of us to enjoy.

One plastic bag : Isatou Ceesay and the recycling women of the Gambia, Miranda Paul ; illustrations by Elizabeth Zunon.

Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag became two. Then ten. Then a hundred.

It's my turn, Nicola Call & Sally Featherstone.

Natasha is good at taking turns. TJ isn't! Natasha waits for her turn to wash her hands. TJ doesn't. She waits to speak to Grandma. TJ doesn't. She waits for her turn in games. TJ doesn't. However, there is one thing Natasha doesn't want to wait for goodnight kisses!

Little Red Riding Hood, Brothers Grimm ; illustrated by Sybille Schenker ; translated by Anthea Bell.

Little Red Riding Hood learns valuable lessons about trusting sweet-talk and talking to strangers in her trek across the woods.

Alphaesthetic : an aesthetically awesome alliterated alphabet anthology, written by Patrick & Traci Concepcion ; illustrated by Dawid Ryski.

From Atticus, the altruistic astronaut, to Zooey, the zonked zombie, this book revamps the ABCs. C is for Cat? D is for dog? Not in this book! Here, Colossal Cornelius captures his companions with his camera and Daisy the diver dares a death-defying dip with dinosaurs. In Alphabetics, each of the alphabet's twenty-six letters is depicted with an awesome alliteration not to mention an illuminating illustration that will captivate and stimulate young minds. Although the lettered tales are meant to be humourous and fun, they also serve a commendable purpose. Complex words are introduced to expand children's vocabularies and linguistic horizons. The book includes a glossary so that readers can look up any terms that are unfamiliar to them.

Illustrated English dictionary & thesaurus, Jane Bingham and Fiona Chandler ; designed by Susie McCaffrey, Matthew Hart and Stephanie Jones ; illustrated by Sean Wilkinson.

A combined children's dictionary and thesaurus with over a thousand colour illustrations, clear definitions and helpful suggestions for alternative words. It includes information on parts of speech, conventions of written English and a guide to using and choosing words.

One thousand things, Anna Kovecses.

Find out what one thousand really looks like in this visual encyclopedia of first words to see and say. Search-and-find Little Mouse on every page and discover new words with every turn of the page. Stylishly laid out, the book is arranged by theme and features fully illustrated collections of "things", each clearly labelled and easy to recognise. This value-packed 80 page book covers everything from space, to the human body, to the world around us, bringing contemporary appeal to a classic subject.

My first 1000 words in English, Susan Martineau ; illustrations by Stu McLellan.

Action-packed illustrations introduce your eager young language learners to essential words in English plus a few fun ones. From having breakfast together to visiting the zoo or a fantastic art gallery to learn about colours and shapes, these characters will bring new words to life on the page and reinforce those words that you already know.

My first 1000 words in French, Susan Martineau; illustrations by Stu McLellan ; French advisor, Marie-Therese Bougard.

Action-packed illustrations introduce your eager young language learners to essential words in French plus a few fun ones. From having breakfast together to visiting the zoo or a fantastic art gallery to learn about colours and shapes, these characters will bring new words to life on the page and reinforce those words that you already know.

My first 1000 words in Spanish, Susan Martineau ; illustrations by Stu McLellan ; Spanish advisor, Diego Blasco Vazquea.

Action-packed illustrations introduce your eager young language learners to essential words in Spanish plus a few fun ones. From having breakfast together to visiting the zoo or a fantastic art gallery to learn about colours and shapes, these characters will bring new words to life on the page and reinforce those words that you already know.

Nature's day : discover the world of wonder on your doorstep, Kay Maguire, Danielle Kroll.

This first book of nature helps young readers to discover the world of wildlife on their doorstep. Beginning in spring, this book revisits nine different places, including the farm, the back garden and the woods, during each of the four seasons through the year and explores the changing scenery and animal life found there. Informative and fun texts teamed with gorgeous, decorative illustrations make this the perfect book to celebrate each season with.

Rebel science, written by Dan Green ; illustrated by David Lyttleton.

If you think scientists are dull, boring egg-heads in white coats who hang about in labs and don't have any friends, then you're wrong.

Be an astronomer, Nicole Shea.

Stargazing may not just be a hobby. For some, it's a clue they should pursue a career in astronomy. In this intriguing book, readers will learn what it takes to become an astronomer and about several puzzles of the universe past astronomers have unlocked. Some topics include how we know a black hole is there if we can't see it, the way a star works and what happens when it dies, and the discovery that most stars we see are actually pairs of stars. Enthralling photographs serve as reminders of the beauty and vastness of the universe.

Moons, Kate Riggs.

A young scientist's guide to natural satellites called moons, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasising how questions and observations can lead to discovery.

Galaxies, Kate Riggs.

A young scientist's guide to stellar galaxies, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasising how questions and observations can lead to discovery.

Asteroids, Kate Riggs.

A young scientist's guide to rocky asteroids, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasising how questions and observations can lead to discovery.

Planets, Kate Riggs.

A young scientist's guide to planetary bodies, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasising how questions and observations can lead to discovery.

Comets, Kate Riggs.

A young scientist's guide to orbiting comets, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasising how questions and observations can lead to discovery.

The sun, Kate Riggs.

A young scientist's guide to the sun and other stars, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasising how questions and observations can lead to discovery.

The Little Kiwi book of months, Frances Chan.

Learn the months and the seasons from this rhyming book.

The adventure of Geo. Vol. 1, The incredible plate tectonics comic, Kanani K.M. Lee & Adam Wallenta.

An introduction to plate tectonics in comic-book format with a text follow-up and suggestions for hands-on projects. Discusses Pangea, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, seafloor spreading, and the Earth's core, mantle, and crust.

The Magic School Bus presents volcanoes and earthquakes, Tom Jackson ; illustrations by Carolyn Bracken.

Provides fascinating facts about some of the planet's most destructive natural forces.

The Magic School Bus presents dinosaurs, Tom Jackson ; illustrations by Carolyn Bracken.

Magic School Bus presents dinosaurs will expand upon the original title with fresh and updated content about all the incredible extinct creatures from millions and millions of years ago. With vivid full-colour photographs on each page as well as illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthral a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.

Rain forest, written by Margot Channing ; illustrated by Carolyn Scrace.

This captivating book explores the rain forest biome by presenting it through lush illustrations and photography that incorporate cross-sections, cutaway-views, and magnifications. These images are paired with an accessible text that stresses the interdependence of all organisms within the habitat.

Creatures of the night, Camilla de la Bedoyer.

A spectacular collection of animals who are at home in the dark. "Creatures of the Night" features more than a dozen extraordinary animals that live in the dark. These are mammals, birds, insects and spiders whose unique physical features help them to survive in the pitch-black darkness of jungles, fields and in the air.

Monsters of the deep, Camilla de la Bedoyere.

A spectacular collection of 14 weird yet real creatures from the darkest depths of the oceans, including deep-sea fish, squid, jellyfish, and microscopic life.

The magic school bus presents polar animals, Cynthia O'Brien ; illustrations by Carolyn Bracken.

Mrs. Frizzle introduces some of the amazing animals who inhabit the Arctic and Antarctic regions, and explains how they have adapted to their icy homes.

The slug, Elise Gravel.

The Slug is a look at the land slug. It covers such topics as the slug's two pairs of tentacles, one pair for seeing, one pair for smelling (it can see you're a kid and smell like broccoli), its breathing hole (on the side of its head!), and its pretty gross mucous covering (in order to find a partner, the slug can follow another slug's mucous trail. True love!) Although silly and off-the-wall, The Slug contains real information that will tie in with curriculum.

Spider, Elise Gravel.

Part of a series of hilarious nonfiction about disgusting creatures, this book looks at the spider. It covers such topics as the spider's habitats (pretty much everywhere but outer space), the silk it spins (it can trap prey and makes a nifty bowtie), and its parenting practice (female spiders carry around their eggs in a silk purse).

Fly Guy presents insects, Tedd Arnold.

Fly Guy is buzzing around outside today learning about insects.

Spiders and other creepy crawlies, Camilla de la Bedoyere.

Explore the amazing world of insects with this beautifully illustrated guide. Each page is stuffed with extraordinary pictures, as well as wacky facts you won't see anywhere else.

Head lice, Elise Gravel.

Check out this humourous but informative book about head lice.

I, fly : the buzz about flies and how awesome they are, Bridget Heos ; illustrated by Jennifer Plecas.

Fly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. After all, flies go through metamorphosis too and they are so much cooler! They flap their wings 200 times a second, compared to a butterfly's measly five to twelve times. Their babies, maggots, are much cuter than caterpillars (obviously). And when they eat solid food they even throw up on it to turn it into a liquid. Who wouldn't want to study an insect like that? Both funny and informative, this earnest (and highly partisan) narrator provides a refreshing new perspective on his fascinating species.

The rat, Elise Gravel.

One in a series of humourous books about disgusting creatures, The Rat is a look at the black rat. It covers such topics as the rat's long, agile tail (it's good for balancing and picking noses), long teeth (they can chew through anything, including books) and disgusting taste in food (delicious electrical wires in tomato sauce, anyone?). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Rat contains real information that will tie in with curriculum.

Dirty rats?, Darrin Lunde ; illustrated by Adam Gustavson.

Introduces readers to different types of rats, especially the diverse array of species that play an important role in natural ecosystems and those studied in labs by scientists.

Dolphins and whales, [Camilla de la Bedoyere.

Features incredible facts and full-colour pictures of dolphins and whales. Informative, off-beat and fun, this title introduce you to the unexpected side of the ever-changing world beneath the waves.

Dolphins, general editor, Tim Harris.

Planned with reference to the national curriculum, this title looks at how dolphins work together to survive in their habitat. It explains how they find food, bring up their young and defend themselves against predators. It also shows how factors such as the environment and the availability of resources shape the physical and behavioural characteristics of dolphins. Pages are illustrated with full colour photographs and specially commissioned artworks suitable for the age group.

Elephants, general editor, Tim Harris.

Planned with reference to the national curriculum, this title looks at how elephants work together to survive in their habitat. It explains how they find food, bring up their young and defend themselves against predators. It also shows how factors such as the environment and the availability of resources shape the physical and behavioural characteristics of elephants.

Lions, general editor, Tim Harris.

Planned with reference to the national curriculum, this title looks at how lions work together to survive in their habitat. It explains how they find food, bring up their young and defend themselves against predators. It also shows how factors such as the environment and the availability of resources shape the physical and behavioural characteristics of lions.

Wolves : life in the wild : examine the wonderful world of wolves, jackals, coyotes, foxes and other wild dogs, shown in 190 exciting images, Jen Green ; consultant, Douglas Richardson.

Wolves are the wild, savage ancestors of all domestic dogs everything from the German shepherd to the poodle. This book investigates these highly specialized hunters and also examines their closest relatives, including bush dogs, coyotes, dholes, foxes, jackals and raccoon dogs.

Bears & pandas : an intriguing insight into the lives of brown bears, polar bears, black bears, pandas and others, with 190 exciting images, Michael Bright ; consultant, Dr. Douglas Richardson.

From the fearsome grizzly of North America to the giant panda in the remotest regions of China, bears have long captured the human imagination. This book helps you discover how they live, examine the differences between the species, and learn how they cope with their diverse habitats.

Chimpanzees, general editor, Tim Harris.

Planned with reference to the national curriculum, this title looks at how chimpanzees work together to survive in their habitat. It explains how they find food, bring up their young and defend themselves against predators. It also shows how factors such as the environment and the availability of resources shape the physical and behavioural characteristics of chimps.

The chimpanzee children of Gombe : 50 years with Jane Goodall at Gombe National Park, Jane Goodall ; photos by Michael Neugebauer.

Jane Goodall introduces young readers to some of her favourite chimpanzees living in Gombe National Park, describing their behaviour and family life.

Super human encyclopedia : discover the amazing things your body can do, Steve Parker ; chief editorial consultant, Robert Winston.

Be amazed and astounded at the human body, from head to toe, and discover how extraordinary you really are. Robert Winston explains all the amazing things the human body can do. Full of colourful images and awesome facts Super Human also explores how some people seem to have super abilities jumping farther, reacting quicker or running faster, showcasing their remarkable records.

Dr Christian's guide to dealing with the tricky stuff, Christian Jessen ; illustrated by Dave Semple.

Finally, TV's favourite doctor, Dr Christian, comes to the rescue of parents, boys and girls to answer all their questions about adolescence, sexuality and puberty. In his assured, no-nonsense fashion Dr Christian allays the fears and uncertainties of growing youngsters (and helps parents find answers) about personal and emotional health, body image and building self-confidence. Leave it on the kitchen table or sit down and go through it together this full-colour, fully-illustrated book will help every family household with children under the age of 15.

Tastes like music : 17 quirks of the brain and body, Maria Birmingham ; illustrated by Monika Melnychuk.

Humans may all look pretty much the same on the outside, but some people have unique conditions and amazing abilities! Whether it's having no fingerprints at all (adermatoglyphia), hearing music every time you taste chocolate (synesthesia), or being able to see one hundred million colours (tetrachromacy), some conditions bring our understanding of the human body to another level entirely.

Ben's buddies = Nga hoa o Ben, written by Sharon Holt ; illustrated by Deborah Hinde ; translated into te reo Maori by Ray Harlow for the Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust.

Ben and Lulu have something in common. Read the book to find out what unites these best of buddies. A book that helps demystify epilepsy.

Thai goes to a birthday party : dealing with food allergies, Jackie Nevard ; illustrated by Carey Nevard.

Thai's big adventure in the city : dealing with food allergies, Jackie Nevard ; illustrated by Carey Nevard

Thai and his family choose safe foods for Thai to eat when visiting the city.

Thai's exciting first week at school : dealing with food allergies, Jackie Nevard ; illustrated by Carey Nevard.

Starting school is a big step for any child, but it can be even more challenging if your child has a food allergy.

High-tech DIY projects with flying objects, Maggie Murphy.

Provides information about the maker movement while teaching readers how to build flying objects with step-by-step

High-tech DIY projects with 3D printing, Maggie Murphy.

Provides information about 3-D printers while offering step-by-step instructions for three-dimensional printer projects, including a key chain and a jumping frog.

Big machines build!, Catherine Veitch.

These fabulous books are a must for any young reader with an interest in vehicles and machines. This book takes a close look at building and construction machines including giant drills, excavators, cranes, and bulldozers. Find out which building machine is the mightiest of them all!

High-tech DIY projects with robotics, Maggie Murphy.

Different types of robots and their components, functions, and purposes are explored in a way that students will find helpful and encouraging when they begin working on their own projects. More than just a beginner's guide, this may be the spark to ignite limitless possibility for kids who love to use their minds and hands.

National Geographic kids cookbook : a year-round fun food adventure, Barton Seaver.

For each month of the year discover recipes for fun, new dishes and twists on old favourites, weird-but-true food facts, profiles on "foodie" people, plus activities and challenges you can do by yourself or with friends.

Cupcakes for kids : 50 little cakes for parties, birthdays and special treats, Rosie Anness & Cortina Bulter.

Here are utterly irresistible little cupcakes, cake pops, mini whoopie pies and more, perfect for parties, birthdays and festive treats! Yummy to eat as well, with fresh vanilla, rich chocolate, zesty lemon, honey and even strawberry and rose. Triple-tested recipes are described in easy-to-follow steps, with simple instructions for basic cakes and frostings.

Disney princess hairstyles : 40 amazing princess hairstyles with step by step images, Theodora Mjoll Skuladottir Jack.

A step-by-step instruction book that will make it possible for you to recreate the gorgeous looks of eleven of Disney's beloved princesses. Among the variety of styles are options that are ideal for both straight and curly hair, as well as for a variety of hair textures. Each hairstyle is created on a real child and photographed in full colour to make even the most complicated coiffure easy to achieve.

Sneaker century : a history of athletic shoes, Amber J. Keyser.

In Sneaker Century, follow sneaker fashions and the larger-than-life personalities behind the best known athletic shoe brands in history. Learn how teen sneakerheads became important style makers and drove the success of NIKE, Inc., and other shoe companies. Look behind the scenes at the labour-intensive process of manufacturing sneakers. Explore the sneaker frontier of the future recycled shoes, earth-friendly initiatives, and high-fashion statements.

Cool cars and trucks, Sean Kenney.

Directions on how to build an SUV, an excavator, truck, race car, and more, also shows you how to create scenes such as a construction site.

Animals around the world : learn to draw exotic animals step by step, illustrated by Philippe Legendre ; written by Janessa Osle.

Animals Around the World teaches young artists how to draw a range of animals, such as a koala, camel, lion, panda, giraffe, tiger, rhinoceros, and more, from exotic destinations all around the world.

Dinosaurs, dragons & prehistoric creatures : learn to draw reptilian beasts and fantasy characters step by step!, illustrated by Philippe Legendre ; written by Janessa Osle.

Dinosaurs, Dragons & Prehistoric Creatures teaches young artists how to draw a range of scaly and prehistoric creatures, including a Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Saber-toothed Tiger, Woolly Rhinoceros, and more.

Favorite pets : learn to draw furry friends and cute companions step by step, illustrated by Philippe Legendre ; written by Janessa Osle.

Favourite Pets teaches young artists how to draw a variety of furry, fluffy, feathered, scaly, and shelled animal friends, including a dog, cat, bunny, fish, turtle, parakeet, and more.

Sea creatures & other favorite animals : learn to draw land and sea animals step by steps!, illustrated by Philippe Legendre ; written by Janessa Osle.

Planes, trains & moving machines : learn to draw flying, locomotive, and heavy-duty machines step by step!, illustrated by Philippe Legendre ; written by Janessa Osle.

Planes, Trains & Moving Machines teaches young artists how to draw a range of aircraft, land vehicles, and high-powered machines, including a helicopter, jet plane, fire engine, locomotive, and more.

Princesses, fairies & fairy tales : learn to draw pretty princesses and fairy tale characters step by step!, illustrated by Philippe Legendre ; written by Janessa Osle.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing princesses and other fairy tale characters using a few basic shapes.

Stitched paper art for kids : 22 cheeky pickle sewing projects, Ali Benyon.

Turn your resident amateur sewist into a master of paper craft with Stitched Paper Art. Sewing machine novices or not, kids will build their skills while creating bright, fun art. Varied projects include headbands and necklaces, bookmarks and buntings, and picture frames and purses. Mixing and matching designs and colors is part of the fun. The simplicity of the process practically guarantees that kids can finish a project in just one afternoon. And since paper is much more forgiving to work with than fabric, it gives them the confidence necessary to complete project after project after project!

Kid-agami. Jungle animals : easy-to-make paper toys : kirigami for kids, Atanas Mihaltchev.

The paper playhouse : awesome art projects for kids using paper, boxes, and books, Katrina Rodabaugh.

The Paper Playhouse includes a series of how-to art projects that transform cardboard boxes, paper, and found books into imaginative toys, structures, and games for kids!

Crafting with washi tape, written and illustrated by Kathleen Petelinsek.

Clear-cut explanations, diagrams, and photographs let readers build the skills to create crafts with washi tape.

Korean folk songs : stars in the sky and dreams in our hearts, Robert San-Ung Choi ; illustrations by Samee Back.

This book presents fourteen traditional songs that are engraved in the hearts and minds of all Koreans. This is the first time such a collection has been made available in English, and each song also includes Hangul script, Romanised Hangul, and piano scores. Cultural notes, action songs, and a free audio CD that lets you sing along with the Korean singer or on your own.

Show me how I can make music : easy-to-make instruments for kids, shown step by step, Michael Purton.

Specially designed to build on children's instinctive musical talent, by teaching them about a whole range of instruments to play, and new types of sounds to explore, this title helps them learn how to make and decorate their own musical instruments from all manner of basic materials and odds and ends that are readily found around the home.

Big Hero 6 : the essential guide, written by Glenn Dakin.

Big Hero 6 features brilliant robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who finds himself in the grips of a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his closest companion a robot named Baymax Hiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on a mission to save their city

Spot the differences : picture puzzles for kids, Peter Donahue.

Twenty-five pairs of colour photos invite children to spot the differences. Pictures on the left display unaltered originals and the ones on the right feature 10 to 14 subtle changes. Suitable for ages 6 to 10, the kid-friendly images include slumber and birthday parties, tropical fish, musicians, and more.

Spot the dinosaur on the island, Stella Maidment ; illustrated by Joelle Dreidemy.

Explore Dinosaur Island or take a trip to the jungle and see what you can spot with this great title! Can you spot the baby T.Rex in every spread? How many purple dinosaurs are there? Which sea creature looks the scariest?

Spot the monkey in the jungle, Stella Maidment ; illustrated by Joelle Dreidemy and Mike Garton.

From pretty parrots to cheeky chimps, there's so much to see in the jungle! With a hidden baby monkey to find in every scene and fun facts to discover throughout, step inside for hours of entertainment. Look for hidden objects as you work your way through every spread, taking in all the sights.

Spot the reindeer at Christmas, Krina Patel & Tasha Percy ; illustrated by Marc Mones.

Christmas time is full of treats and surprises! Can you find the little red-nosed reindeer? There's so much going on from wrapping presents to decorating the Christmas tree, that he may be hard to spot. Don't forget to look for other hidden objects as you work your way through every spread, taking in all the magical detail. Fantastic spot book activities, combined with festive settings, make for an informative and entertaining series. Interesting facts add further educational value to the books.

Where's the Easter Bunny?, Louis Shea

Uh-oh! The Easter Bunny has fallen down a magical burrow! Follow him through wondrous lands full of lollipops, gooey egg centres, fairytale creatures, aliens and more! Will he get back in time to deliver the Easter eggs, or will hungry Foxy spoil everything?

Chess puzzles for kids, Murray Chandler ; illustrations, Cindy McCluskey.

Contains one hundred chess positions to solve, ranging from very easy to incredibly difficult, and every puzzle is preceded by an instructive example illustrating a pattern.

The death of the hat : a brief history of poetry in 50 objects, selected by Paul B. Janeczko ; illustrated by Chris Raschka.

A celebrated duo reunites for a look at poems through history inspired by objects earthly and celestial reflecting the time in which each poet lived. A book-eating moth in the early Middle Ages. A peach blossom during the Renaissance. A haunted palace in the Victorian era. A lament for the hat in contemporary times. Poetry has been a living form of artistic expression for thousands of years, and throughout that time poets have found inspiration in everything from swords to stamp albums, candles to cobwebs, manhole covers to the moon.

K-zone totally awesome jokes

What happens to a frog that is illegally parked? He gets toad away! From gross gags that will make you ROFL to the best of the worst Dad jokes, get ready for the most hilarious collection of crack-ups yet! With over 500 totally awesome jokes inside from the coolest K-Zoners around, it's never been easier to keep laughing!

I want to read and speak Kiribati, Kinaua Ewels.

Kirbati-English primer. Kiribati is a Pacific nation which straddles the equator. The Kiribati population in New Zealand is about 1000 with the majority living in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington but others are living in smaller centres. Most of the children in New Zealand use English as their language. Some children are encouraged to use Kiribati at home but still do not write the language because they do not have a written text. This book will assist children in New Zealand and Kiribati to become bi-lingual.

13 photos children should know, Brad Finger.

Examines the history behind thirteen popular photographs, including the moon landing, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Lorde, Sarah Tieck.

Students will love reading about the fascinating life of singing sensation Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor - better known as Lorde! Text highlights Lorde's family background and childhood in New Zealand, her early passion for writing and music, and her Grammy Award-winning songs.

Cinebook recounts. [3], The Wright brothers, written by J.P. Lefevre-Garros ; illustrated by Marcel Uderzo ; colour work, Monique Ott ; translator, Luke Spear.

Presents a graphic novel account of the Wright brothers' invention of the modern airplane in 1903, documenting their early lives, their drive to create a flying machine, and their success at inventing controls to make fixed-wing flight possible.

My Gallipoli, written by Ruth Starke ; illustrated by Robert Lyall Hannaford.

From the shores of Anzac Cove to the heights of Chunuk Bair, from Cape Helles to Gurkha Bluff, the Gallipoli Peninsula was the place where thousands of men from sixteen nations fought, suffered, endured or died during the eight months of occupation in 1915. For each of them, their families and their nurses, Gallipoli meant something different. Their voices emerge from the landscape and across the decades with stories of courage, valour, despair and loss.

East Asian cultures in perspective, Joanne Mattern.

East Asian Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the different regional cultures of East Asia with an emphasis on current culture. The young reader is presented with an overview of a variety of regional cultures that developed historically and analyzes how the cultural history shapes the East Asian region's current culture. The book is written in a lively and interesting style, and contains the East Asian region's languages, foods, music/dance, art/literature, religions, holidays, lifestyle, and most importantly contemporary culture in the country today.

In the Forbidden City, written by Chiu Kwong-chiu ; designed and illustrated by Design and Cultural Studies Workshop ; translation by Ben Wang.

Serving as the seat of imperial power for six centuries, the Forbidden City is one of China's most famous and enigmatic landmarks. Accompanied by a mischievous cat, readers will tour this colossal architectural structure, discovering the secrets hidden inside the palace walls. They will encounter the people who have walked through its halls and gardens, including emperors, empresses, and rebel leaders, and hear exciting tales about the power struggles and intrigues of everyday life.

Israeli culture in perspective, David Derovan.

This book explores the cultures across Israel. Learn about the people, lifestyles, food, politics, music, dance, religion, language, arts, architecture, education, sports and so on, and how they affect the culture of the Israel.

Southeast Asian cultures in perspective, Don Nardo.

Southeast Asian Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the different regional cultures of Southeast Asia with an emphasis on current culture. The young reader is presented with an overview of a variety of regional cultures that developed historically and analyzes how the cultural history shapes the Southeast Asian region's current culture. The book is written in a lively and interesting style, and contains the Southeast Asian region's languages, foods, music/dance, art/literature, religions, holidays, lifestyle, and most importantly contemporary culture in the country today.

North African cultures in perspective, Don Nardo.

North African Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the different regional cultures of northern Africa with an emphasis on current culture.

Caribbean cultures in perspective, Tammy Gagne.

Caribbean Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the cultures of the Caribbean with an emphasis on current cultures of the major regional countries. The young reader is presented with an overview of a variety of regional cultures and analyses how the cultural history shapes the Caribbean region's current culture.

Native Alaskan cultures in perspective, Tammy Gagne.

This book explores the Native Alaskan cultures. Learn about the people, lifestyles, food, politics, music, dance, religion, language, arts, architecture, education, sports and so on, and how they affect the culture of Alaska.

Brazilian cultures in perspective, Tammy Gagne.

Brazilian Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the different regional cultures of Brazil with an emphasis on current culture.

Ka the falcon, Bruce Gilberd ; illustrations by Marco dela Torre ; maps by Joseph Morcom.

A unique story of the formation and settlement of Aotearoa/New Zealand, and in particular the Coromandel Peninsula and Tairua. The story is told through the eyes and memory of Ka, a New Zealand falcon.

Polynesian cultures in perspective, Claire O'Neal.

Polynesian Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the different regional cultures of the large number of Polynesian islands and countries, with an emphasis on current culture.

Saartjie. Ominibus 2, Bettie Naude.

Saartjie. Omnibus 1, Bettie Naude.

Trompie. Omnibus 1, Topsy Smith.

Trompie. Omnibus 2, Topsy Smith.

Wo yu shi jie mian dui mian, Aosika Boruinifu wen ; Yake Depulei tu ; Yuan Xiaoyi yi.

Shui cong na li lai, wen zi zhuan gao, He Xiaoxing … et al. ; hui tu, Jiang Heping … et al. ; bian ji, Zhu Lingyan … et al..

Man hua shi ji. Ben ji. Yi tong tian xia Qin shi huang = Historical records, Sima Qian yuan zhu ; Sun Yuanwei bian chuang ; [wen zi, Zhang Moxuan, Zhang Lai ; hui hua, Xiaohei, Zhou

Feifei de kuai le xing kong, wen tu A Guo.

Peng you, Ba he, xia pi luo, li yu yao.

Zou bu chu qu de lu dian & mu nai yi de kuang huan ye = Grusel-club: schreckensnacht im spukhotel & Grusel-club : die nacht der wandelnden mumien, (Aodili)Tuomasi Buleqina zhu ; Nuola Nuowaciji cha tu ; Zhao Chenzhen, Zhang Xiaojing yi.

Dong wu : 18-24 ge yue = Animals, Bilishi Qi qiu chuan mei ; Rong xin wen hua bian yi.

Bi chu li de mao xian, Gutian Zuri, Tiantian Jingyi zhu ; Peng Yi yi.

Bu gu niao de xin yuan, Gao hong bo zhu ; yu qing hui.

Shui shi bian fu xia, Guan Jiaqi zhu.

Guo yuan yu, Wang Yizhen, Pu Huaqing zhu bian ; Sun Hongzhen hui.

Xie jiang he 10 ge xiao jing ling, Lin Shuisui wen ; Gangtian Changzi tu ; Tian Xiujuan yi.

Ke ke xi li lang wang fu mie ji, Zheng zhou yi ka tong dong man ke ji gong si.

Gong Fu Xiao Xia Shi. 4, Hu wang de fu chou, Liang yuan zhu.

Shi jie shang zui da de fang zi, Liou Liaoni wen, tu ; Ajia yi.

Xiao dai shu li xian ji, Baoluo Ma'er zhu ; Chen Jun yi.

Ren zhe, J.C. Feilipusi wen, tu ; Qi Yangping yi.

Wo tao yan ma ma, Jiujing Juzi wen, tu ; Peng Yi yi.

Shan xiao shuo, Li zhi pian, Ying zi bu hui tong, Wei xing xiao shuo xuan kan za zhi she xuan bian.

Shan xiao shuo, Xiao yuan pian, Zhao yang guang de ben xiao hai, Wei xing xiao shuo xuan kan za zhi she xuan bian.

Shan xiao shuo, You mo pian : Ai qing hu jiao zhuan yi, Wei xing xiao shuo xuan kan za zhi she xuan bian.

Xia xue le, wen tu Wuli Shulieweizi ; fan yi Jian Zhen.

Lao shu ya yi - Di Soutou, Wen tu Weilian, Shitake ; yi Sun Qingfeng.

Mu nai yi mi zong ; Ling yi qi che ; Jing zhong guai ying, R. L. Sitan zhu ; Ye Qian yi.

You ge lao Popo tun le yi zhi Cangying, (Mei) Simusi Tabeike wei tu ; Yang Peng yi.

Bu de liao de ye can, Zheng Zongqiong bian hui.

Zhu zai tou wen nian zhi lu, Wu Meizhen zuo pin.

Xiang dang chong zi de mi luo, Wu xiang yun.

Babaao you hua shuo, Xiao Mao zhu ; Yang Xi, Zhang Yanhong hui.

E luan shi, Xu Youbin zhu.

Ci di wu rou san bai liang, tu wen Yezi.

Yingguo xun bao ji, Xiao xiong gong zuo shi wen ; Jiang Jingxiao tu ; Liu Chang yi.

Ba ni dai zou, [Malaixiya]Xu Youbin zuo pin.

De meisjes tegen de jongens, Hetty van Aar.

Les bebes animaux

Tous les cacas, Bisinski, Sanders.

Comptines pour bien dormir

A la maternelle avec Mimi, Lucy Cousins.

Pin pon!, Leo Timmers.

Les chatons, Fiona Watt ; illustrations, Rachel Wells ; traduction, Lorraine Beurton-Sharp.

Khorosho byt optimistom! : rasskazy, Marina Druzhinina ; khudozhnik, Andrei Lukianov.

Istoriia, kontsa kotoroi net, Mikhael Ende ; pereveli s nemetskogo L. Lungina i A. Isaeva.

Momo : povest-skazka, MiKhael Ende ; perevod s nemetskogo IU.I. Korintsa ; risunki avtora.

Knizhka pro Grishku : povest pro stanovuiu os i gaiku, kotoraia vnutri, Radii Pogodin ; khudozhnik Natalia Demidova.

Russkie byliny, po bylinam, skazaniiam i pesniam sostavil N.A. Nadezhdin.

Malenkii prints, Antuan de Sent-Ekziuperi ; risunki avtora ; perevod Nory Gal.

Istorija pro kota Ignasija, trubotjista Fedju i odinokuju mysj, Ljudmila Ulitskaja

Hearing = El oido English-Spanish, original Turkish text written by Erdem Secmen ; translated to English by Alvin Parmar ; adapted by Milet ; illustrated by Chris Dittopoulos.

Sight = La vista English-Spanish, original Turkish text written by Erdem Secmen ; translated to English by Alvin Parmar ; adapted by Milet ; illustrated by Chris Dittopoulos.

Smell = El olfato English-Spanish, original Turkish text written by Erdem Secmen ; translated to English by Alvin Parmar ; adapted by Milet ; illustrated by Chris Dittopoulos.

Touch = El tacto English-Spanish, original Turkish text written by Erdem Secmen ; translated to English by Alvin Parmar ; adapted by Milet ; illustrated by Chris Dittopoulos.

Timidez, Sarah Medina ; ilustrado por Jo Brooker.

Lucia y Valentin aprenden a decir gracias, Mireia Auge, Lidia Oliveras ; ilustraciones de Angel Sauret

Mi gran amigo, Eric Battut.

El conejo de pana, Margery Williams Bianco, ilustrado por Charles Santore ; traduccion de Vincente Echerri.

Rebel doll, Juana Ines Dehesa.

El capitan Barbaspin en la isla del tesoro, Cornelia Funke ; ilustraciones de Kerstin Meyer ; traduccion de Maria Alonso.

Todo Donde esta Wally? La edicion completa, Martin Handford.

El monumento a la cometa, Paco Mir ; ilustraciones, Raquel Diaz Reguera.

La lombriz que nunca habia visto el sol, Elisa Ramon ; ilustraciones de Francesc Rovira.

The worm goes on an adventure to see the sun for himself, after his friend, the ant, tells him how wonderful the sun is.

Sports = Deportes : English-Spanish, designed by Hakan San Bortecin.

Vibrant illustrations and clear text help children discover two languages through sports activities.

Older Fiction

The war that saved my life, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.

A young disabled girl and her brother are evacuated from London to the English countryside during World War II, where they find life to be much sweeter away from their abusive mother.

Bad unicorn, Platte F. Clark.

Max Spencer is an underachiever but when a carnivorous unicorn, Princess the Destroyer, and an evil wizard, Rezormoor, bring him, the only one who can read the legendary Codex of Infinite Knowability, to their magical realm, he must find the courage to save himself, his friends, and the entire human race.

Fluff dragon, Platte F. Clark.

The second book in the Bad Unicorn trilogy features killer unicorns, good dragons, rogue fire kittens, and a boy who just might be a wizard.

The cottage in the woods, Katherine Coville.

Presents the story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" as told by young Teddy's governess, who came to work at the Vaughn family "cottage" shortly before a golden-haired girl, ragged and dirty, entered the home and soon became a beloved foster child, until evil characters tried to take her away.

Darkmouth, Shane Hegarty ; illustrated by James de la Rue.

Legends (also known as terrifying, human-eating monsters) have invaded the town of Darkmouth and aim to conquer the world. But don't panic! The last remaining Legend Hunter Finn will protect us. Finn: twelve-years-old, loves animals, not a natural fighter, but tries really, really hard, and we all know good intentions are the best weapons against a hungry Minotaur, right? On second thoughts, panic!

Storm of dogs, Erin Hunter.

Lucky and the dogs of the Wild Pack must fight tooth and claw to survive the storm of dogs — the terrifying battle that has been haunting Lucky.

Masterminds, Gordon Korman.

A group of kids discovers they were cloned from the DNA of some of the greatest criminal masterminds in history for a sociological experiment.

Listen, slowly, Thanhha Lai.

Assisting her grandmother's investigation of her grandfather's fate during the Vietnam War, Mai struggles to adapt to an unfamiliar culture while redefining her sense of family.

The curse of the king, Peter Lerangis.

Chronicles the adventures of Jack McKinley and his friends as they face their greatest challenge yet the long-lost Statue of Zeus.

How I alienated my grandma, Suzanne Main ; illustrations, Fraser Williamson.

Michael uses his friend's metal detector to check out his garden - hoping to find something exciting. He doesn't find any treasure, but does find a strange-looking metal banana-shaped object with a couple of buttons on it. Playing with it as though it were a gun, he points it at his Grandma coming in through the gate, and presses one of the buttons, a stream of yellow light engulfs her and she metamorphoses into a giant lizard!

Sunny Sweet can so get lost, Jennifer Ann Mann ; illustrated by Jana Christy.

Eleven-year-old Masha has looked forward to spending summer vacation with her father at a South Dakota dude ranch, but her "evil genius" little sister, Sunny, arranges for them to go to a mathematics camp in Maine, instead.

Island of shipwrecks, Lisa McMann.

Alex and his friends from Artime are stranded on a newly-discovered island, and they are not alone, while in Quill, his twin Aaron's power base grows as he joins with an unlikely ally in a risky plan to finally conquer Artime.

Jessica's ghost, Andrew Norriss.

Francis has never had a friend like Jessica before. She's the first person he's ever met who can make him feel completely himself. Jessica has never had a friend like Francis before. Not just because he's someone to laugh with every day but because he's the first person who has ever been able to see her. Jessica's Ghost is a funny, moving and beautiful book by a master storyteller, about the power of friendship to shine a warm light into dark places.

The glass children, Kristina Ohlsson ; translated by Marlaine Delargy.

Billie is forced to leave the only home she's ever known when her mother decides they should move to a new house in a small town. Musty furniture and odd belongings fill the old, dilapidated building including two small glass figures, one boy and one girl. The neighbours and local community are hiding something, a secret about the house, a secret of its past. Then Billie notices that the glass figures have moved when the house was empty. Soon after, a tiny handprint appears on a dusty table - the handprint of a small child. With the help of her new friend Aladdin, Billie desperately tries to uncover the house's dark, tragic history leading her closer to the chilling truth.

Lucky strike, Bobbie Pyron.

Nathaniel Harlow lives with his grandfather in a trailer park in Franklin County, Florida, and he has always been unlucky but when he is struck by lightning on his eleventh birthday and survives, it seems like his luck starts to change.

Stonebird, Mike Revell.

When ten-year-old Liam moves house to be closer to his dementia-suffering grandma, he's thrown into an unfamiliar place, with a family that seems to be falling apart. Walking his dog one day, Liam discovers an old stone gargoyle in a rundown church. The gargoyle is alive: it moves unseen in the night, acting out Liam's stories. Seeking revenge against the bullies at his new school, Liam tells a story about the gargoyle attacking them. When one of them ends up in hospital, a regretful Liam vows never to go near the gargoyle again. But his grandma's illness is getting worse, his mum isn't coping, and his sister is skipping school. What if the gargoyle is the only thing that can save Liam's family?

Smek for president!, Adam Rex ; art by Adam Rex with Keeli McCarthy.

Gratuity Tucci and her alien friend, J.Lo, journey to New Boovworld, one of Saturn's moons, to clear J.Lo's name after a string of misunderstandings.

Withering-by-Sea : a Stella Montgomery intrigue, Judith Rossell.

High on a cliff above the gloomy coastal town of Withering-by-Sea stands the Hotel Majestic. Inside the walls of the damp, dull hotel, eleven-year-old orphan Stella Montgomery leads a miserable life with her three dreadful Aunts. But one night, Stella sees something she shouldn't have. Something that will set in motion an adventure more terrifying and more wonderful than she could ever have hoped for.

Echo : a novel, Pam Munoz Ryan ; decoration by Dinara Mirtalipova.

Lost in the Black Forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and finds himself entwined in a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica. Decades later three children, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California find themselves caught up in the same thread of destiny in the darkest days of the twentieth century, struggling to keep their families intact, and tied together by the music of the same harmonica.

Countdown Zero, Chris Rylander.

Carson Fender returns to the Agency after receiving a note in his school lunch informing him that Agent Nineteen has three days left to live, and that there might be someone inside the Agency working against them.

Hook's revenge, Heidi Schulz with illustrations by John Hendrix.

Captain Hook's swashbuckling daughter must avenge her infamous father's death at the jaws of the Neverland crocodile.

Firstborn, Tor Seidler ; illustrations by Chris Sheban ; map by Drew Willis.

A wolf pack's alpha gets a disappointing surprise when his first born son is not like a normal wolf, but rather one who has fallen for a coyote.

Next top villain, Suzanne Selfors.

Unlike her classmates, who include the daughters of Snow White, Cinderella, and Rapunzel, Duchess Swan does not have a Happily Ever After waiting for her, but maybe her class in General Villainy, taught by Mr. Badwolf, can change her destiny.

Edison's alley, Neal Shusterman and Eric Elfman.

Nick and his friends race against their foes to retrieve more pieces of Tesla's free energy transmitter, only to see them fall into the hands of the Accelerati's shadowy leader.

Moonpenny Island, Tricia Springstubb ; illustrations by Gilbert Ford.

On Moonpenny Island, eleven-year-old Flor O'Dell experiences a series of life changes after her best friend's sent away to a private school.

Mission Titanic, Jude Watson.

The Outcast recreates the conditions for the Titanic disaster and gives Dan and Amy Cahill just days to stop the shipwreck from taking place.

Picture Books

Hello baby!.

Babies and toddlers will love this interactive touch-and-feel book from Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series.

Hello Teddy!.

Babies and toddlers will love this interactive touch-and-feel book from Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series.

Tweet! Tweet!.

Rhyming text introduces a variety of animals and the sounds they make.

Chicken Licken, Mara Alperin ; illustrated by Nick East.

When an acorn drops on Chicken Licken's head, he thinks the sky is falling and dashes of to tell the King. But instead he finds Foxy Loxy. Is Chicken Licken about to become Chicken Lunch?

Goldilocks and the three bears, Mara Alperin ; illustrated by Kate Daubney.

When Goldilocks sneaks into the three bear's cottage, no one seems to be home. But the bears soon return from their walk… Will they catch that naughty little girl?

Jack and the beanstalk, Mara Alperin ; illustrated by Mark Chambers.

When Jack climbs up an enormous beanstalk, he discovers a giant's castle high up in the clouds. But the giant likes to eat little boys. How ever will Jack escape?

Little Red Riding Hood, Mara Alperin ; illustrated by Loretta Schauer.

When Little Red arrives at Granny's cottage, there's someone big, hairy and very, very scary waiting in Granny's bed. Will Little Red be breakfast for that big, bad wolf?

The gingerbread man, Mara Alperin ; illustrated by Miriam Latimer.

The naughty gingerbread man is having so much fun! He scurries away from all the hungry animals, but then he meets a crafty fox. Will the gingerbread man meet a sticky end?

The three billy goats gruff, Mara Alperin ; illustrated by Kate Pankhurst.

When three billy goat brothers reach the bridge to the meadow, a slobbering troll blocks their path. The brothers are no fools but how do you trick a troll?

The three little pigs, Mara Alperin ; illustrated by Ag Jatkowska.

Three little pigs set off to build new homes for themselves. But someone big and bad soon comes looking for a tasty piggy snack. Can the pigs outwit the wicked wolf?

The king cat, Marta Altes.

Meet a cat who is the king of his house, until something terrible happens! Someone else arrives and they are dribbly and disgusting. Will King Cat ever get used to having a dog around?

Mad about dinosaurs!, Giles Andreae, David Wojtowycz.

Discover all your favourite dinosaurs in this rollicking, rhyming prehistoric romp. Meet silly Diplodocus, larger-than-life Giganotosaurus, fierce T-Rex and many more in this bestselling picture book from the award-winning creators of Rumble in the Jungle and Mad About Minibeasts!

Max's math, Kate Banks ; pictures by Boris Kulikov.

Max and his brothers drive to Shapeville and Count Town searching for problems, and are able to use their skills in arithmetic and sleuthing to help get things ready for a rocket launch.

Littleland. All year round, Marion Billet.

Whether it's spring, summer, autumn or winter, it's always busy in Littleland!

Arf! Arf! : with big flaps to lift!, Sebastien Braun.

As all parents know, little children just love to be asked to make animal sounds. So a flap book in which they can spot the animal's tail, lift the flap to reveal the complete creature, and then make its noise is guaranteed to be a winner!

I'm a hungry dinosaur, Janeen Brian & Ann James.

From award-winning author and illustrator team, Janeen Brian and Ann James, comes this gorgeous new rhyming picture book about our favourite little dinosaur (I'm a Dirty Dinosaur), who is now hungry for cake. Bright simple illustrations, card pages and rounded corners make this a perfect book for the very young. Shake, stir, mix, bake. This little dinosaur just loves cake!

Frida and Bear, Anthony Browne, Hanne Bartholin.

Frida and Bear both love to draw but what? First, Frida draws a shape. Bear adds to it and turns it into a picture. Then Bear draws a shape for Frida as the game begins again.

Ten little princesses, Mike Brownlow, Simon Rickerty.

Ten little princesses set off on a journey to a magical fairy-tale ball. But on the way to the ball there's a dark and spooky forest, a wicked witch, a big bad wolf, a sneaky troll, and a hungry giant! Will any of the little princesses get to the ball on time?

Around the clock, Roz Chast.

Do you ever wonder what your friends, enemies, brothers, sisters, and children are doing in the hours when you're not there? This kooky 24-hour tour of a day in the life of 23 different children will reveal answers you'd never expect.

Farewell Floppy, Benjamin Chaud ; English translation by Taylor Norman.

A boy feels that he is too old for his pet rabbit, so he tries to turn Floppy loose in the woods but when he realises that he really loves his pet, and returns for him, Floppy is nowhere to be found.

You can't take an elephant on the bus, Patricia Cleveland-Peck ; illustrated by David Tazzyman.

You can't take an elephant on the bus. It would simply cause a terrible fuss! Elephants' bottoms are heavy and fat and would certainly squash the seats quite flat. Never put a camel in a sailing boat, or a tiger on a train, and don't even think about asking a whale to ride a bike.

Count with Maisy, cheep, cheep, cheep!, Lucy Cousins.

It's bedtime but where have all of Mummy Hen's chicks gone? Maisy is soon on the case to search for them, and you can help too! Lift the flaps along the way to see who's hiding in the stable, in the tractor, or up in the apple tree. Cluck, cluck, cheep, cheep find all ten chicks and make sure that they get home safely!

Click, clack, peep!, Doreen Cronin ; illustrated by Betsy Lewin.

All of the barnyard animals are excited about the arrival of a new duckling, until the noisy little one refuses to go to sleep.

Smick!, Doreen Cronin ; illustrated by Juana Medina.

Can friendship bloom between a dog and a chick?

Little Kiwi counts the chicks, Bob Darroch

It's spring and the forest is full of nesting birds. Little Kiwi and Little Sister have never seen so many chicks. They decide to count them all.

Lemur dreamer, Courtney Dicmas.

All the residents of 32 Pebbly Lane lead mostly un-extraordinary lives. Except for Louis the Lemur. He's a sleepwalker! After his night-time antics cause mischief, his friends decide to follow him one night, with hilarious consequences.

Abracazebra, story by Helen Docherty ; illustrated by Thomas Docherty.

Yawnalot is a sleepy old town until Abracazebra rides in on her bicycle. Suddenly, all the animals flock to see her incredible magic show all except Goat, who is grumpy and jealous of her. But in the end, even Goat is won over and realises that everybody needs a little magic.

Everything, Emma Dodd.

One little koala discovers that a mother's love makes everything better, from unhappy tears to twinkly smiles.

Kei hea taku mama?, Julia Donaldson ; Axel Scheffler ; na Brian Morris i whakamaori.

The Maori language version of the children's picture book, Monkey Puzzle. Monkey has lost his mother, so Butterfly offers to help him find her. But in spite of Monkey's detailed descriptions, somehow Butterfly keeps getting it wrong. Will Monkey ever find his mum?

Tad-cu's bobble hat, Malachy Doyle ; illustrated by Dorry Spikes.

A young boy climbs a high hill with his lovely granddad. At the shivery top, Tad-cu Wil lends him his extra-special bobble hat. But when they get to the bottom, there's no sign of it. 'Never mind, bach,' says his grandad, with a smile. 'You'll find it another day. There's always another day.'

Edgar wants to be alone, written and illustrated by Jean-Francois Dumont ; translated by Leslie Mathews.

Edgar, a rat who wants nothing more than to be left alone, spies an earthworm following him about the farm and does everything he can think of to get rid of it before learning an important lesson.

Wolfie the bunny, written by Ame Dyckman ; illustrated by Zachariah O'Hora.

When her parents find a baby wolf on their doorstep and decide to raise him as their own, Dot is certain he will eat them all up until a surprising encounter with a bear brings them closer together.

Fabulous pie, written by Gareth Edwards ; illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees.

Deep in the forest, a very bad bear is baking a fabulous pie. All the woodland animals want to help him find the perfect filling, so they bring him their favourite foods: berries, nuts, honey and salmon. But the bear has a better idea for what can go in the pie the animals themselves!

Home, Carson Ellis.

A whimsical tribute to the myriad possibilities of home depicts homes in different real-world environments as well as fantastical settings.

Follow that car, Lucy Feather, Stephan Lomp.

Packed with comic capers and animal antics, this brilliantly bold book follows Mouse's madcap race after Gorilla through a variety of exciting settings, from navigating a busy building site, to avoiding an alpine avalanche. But is Gorilla really such a baddie after all? Not at all! Mouse is simply trying to catch him to give him his banana!

The seeds of friendship, Michael Foreman.

Adam felt alone in the strange, new city. He missed the colours and friendships of his faraway home. But when a teacher at school gives him a few seeds, she plants an idea in him an idea that could transform his grey world for ever.

The complete guide to a dog's best friend, Felicity Gardner, David West.

An older, wiser dog offers hilarious advice to puppies about how to be a pet, including quickly grabbing any snacks left laying around before your owner changes their mind, helping out by 'sorting' the rubbish and always leading the way on walks. All dog-lovers will laugh with recognition at this very funny story from a talented husband-and-wife duo.

Alfie in the bath, Deb Gliori.

Alfie Rabbit is splashing around in the bath. His world turns from real to imagined as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he's on an amazing deep-sea adventure. Alfie is a deep-sea monster waving his tentacles, a little pink crab snapping his claws, a whale spouting water high in the air.

Christmas : a flip-the-flap book, Christina Goodings ; illustrated by Angela Muss.

Learn about the story of the first Christmas and guess who is hiding in this bright board book. The twelve flaps each conceal a different character making the book ideal for toddlers who love a game of peek-a-boo! They will also love the bright collage artwork.

Second banana, Keith Graves.

Oop, a gorilla, is second banana to the Amazing Bubbles, a monkey, until one day, Bubbles finds himself in trouble and Oop has to save the day.

First week blues, written by Jesse Greenslade ; illustrated by Anna Evans.

A little penguin called Blue is starting his first week at school. Blue is different from the other birds in his class. They think Blue is weird and do not accept him, they exclude and laugh at him. As Blue's first week progresses, the other birds' less visible vulnerabilities are exposed.

The chicken who had a toothache, Benedict Guettier.

Once upon a time there was a chicken who thought she had a toothache. So she gathered up her five children, four chicks and a baby crocodile whose egg she'd hatched by accident, and went all the way to the dentist. But when it turns out that only the sweets-loving little croc has a mouth full of cavities, the stage is set for a big surprise ending that will have kids giggling with glee!

Red : a crayon's story, Michael Hall.

Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do anything right until a new friend offers a fresh perspective.

The princess and the giant, Caryl Hart, Sarah Warburton.

Princess Sophie is fed up. She's exhausted and it's all because that grumpy old giant can't sleep and his stomps and stamps keep everyone awake all night. But Princess Sophie is a resourceful sort of girl and, as she reads her favourite book of fairy tales, she wonders if she might just have the answer.

Snowman's story, Will Hillenbrand.

One wintry day, a hat lands on the head of a newly made snowman and brings him to life. Hiding inside the hat is a rabbit, who listens to the snowman read a story to some animal friends. When the snowman falls asleep, the rabbit hops away with the book. But the snowman isn't about to let his story or the mischievous rabbit get away. The chase is on!

The girl with the parrot on her head, Daisy Hirst.

A beautifully bold and fresh new picture book, this hopeful and endearing story about moving house, making new friends and playing imaginative games is told with simple wit and charm, and offers a touching exploration of feelings. When she moves house, Isabel loses her best friend for ever. She is angry and lonely and decides it's better to be by herself. But after a time she faces a new problem that leads her to make a brilliant new friend.

Lucy Ladybird, Sharon King-Chai.

Lucy doesn't belong with the other ladybirds, because she has no spots. But when the frog, fish, caterpillar and bird all give her some of their spots, the other ladybirds realise that being different is great! A gorgeous visual treat that takes you through the seasons, while reinforcing a positive message to little readers about giving, sharing and accepting. A huge surprise gatefold reveals all of the creatures' amazing new spots as they jump on board with being different.

A monster's moved in!, Timothy Knapman, Loretta Schauer.

It's raining and Barnaby is bored. Then he has a brilliant idea: he's going to make a den. "But a monster might move in!" say Mum and Dad. Barnaby's den is made of cushions and bits of sofa far too cosy for a monster. But playing by himself isn't much fun and soon Barnaby wishes a monster would move in. Big mistake!

Marilyn's monster, Michelle Knudsen ; illustrated by Matt Phelan.

A lot of Marilyn's friends have monsters. It's the latest thing. Each one is just right for its boy or girl. Marilyn really wants a monster, too, but despite her efforts to be the kind of girl no monster could resist, hers just doesn't come. What could be taking it so long? Everyone knows you just have to wait for your monster but the spunky and determined Marilyn thinks there may just be other ways that things can work.

Boats go, Steve Light.

In simple text this board book shows the different sea vessels and the noises they make.

Snap : a peek-through book of shapes, Jonathan Litton ; illustrations by Fhiona Galloway.

Join Crocodile and his friends in the snappy shape-matching game. With bright artwork and peek-through pages, learning is brought to life!

Tall and short : a peek-through book of opposites, Jonathan Litton ; illustrations by Fhiona Galloway.

From a heavyweight hippo to a feather-light frog, this peek-through collection of animal opposites makes learning come to life!

The house that's your home, Sally Lloyd-Jones ; illustrated by Jane Dyer.

Celebrates all the things that make one's home special, including the family that dwells there.

This is my rock, David Lucas.

"This is my rock!" proclaims a young goat. "It's not yours," he bleats at Eagle. "Or yours," he grumbles at Bear. "Nor yours!" he shouts at the other goats. But standing atop a mountain all day and night can be lonely, especially when you have no one else to play with.

Wanted! Ralfy rabbit, book burglar, Emily MacKenzie.

Some rabbits dream about lettuces and carrots, others dream of flowering meadows and juicy dandelions, but Ralfy dreams only of books. In fact, he doesn't just dream about them, he wants to read them all the time. Soon his obsession sends him spiralling into a life of crime!

The best birthday present ever!, Ben Mantle.

It's Bear's birthday and Squirrel wants to give his friend the best birthday present ever. But what do you give the bear who has everything, including the Mallow O'Matic 5000 Marshmallow Canon and the Amazing Pop-Up Castle Tent Which-Looks-Like-A-House-With Two-Floors? Squirrel has just the answer! A stick. Except it's so much more than a stick.

Peep and Ducky rainy day, David Martin ; illustrated by David Martin.

What has more play potential than a rainy day? Peep and Ducky return in a splashy story that begs to be read aloud. When Peep visits Ducky on a rainy day, the little pals have no trouble finding things to do. Inside, there is a tent to build and a pillow fight to be had. And outside, with the help of galoshes and umbrella, it's fun to captain a boat until a "whoosh" of wind and a clap of thunder sends them running back in! Perfectly tuned to a toddler sensibility, this exuberant tale will enchant both listener and reader.

A river, Marc Martin.

There is a river outside my window. Where will it take me? So begins an imaginary journey from the city to the sea. From factories to farmlands, freeways to forest, each new landscape is explored through stunning illustrations and poetic text from this award-winning picture-book creator.

Mungo Monkey goes on a train, Lydia Monks.

Mungo Monkey is very excited to be going on a train trip with his grandparents and little sister, Mimi. Where will they go? What will they see?

Little red riding hood, not quite, written by Yvonne Morrison ; illustrated by Donovan Bixley.

Doctor Molly's medicine case, Miriam Moss, Deborah Allwright.

Dr Molly's medicine case is the best (and most magical) in the whole world it has everything in it to make anyone feel better! Can you help her find just the right cure and heal all her patients?

My pen, Christopher Myers.

An artist celebrates the many things he can do with a simple pen, and encourages the reader to do the same.

The baby swap, Jan Ormerod ; pictures by Andrew Joyner.

Caroline Crocodile goes to a baby shop to see if she can exchange her drooly brother, but finds that the baby panda is a fussy eater, the baby elephant too squirty and her brother has reason to drool.

Bears and a birthday, Shirley Parenteau ; illustrated by David Walker.

Little bears Floppy, Fuzzy, Yellow, and Calico secretly prepare a birthday cake and gift for Big Brown Bear, whose curiosity is piqued by delicious smells.

Hop! Hop!, Leslie Patricelli.

The Easter Bunny is coming! It's time to dye some eggs. Did you know that red and blue make purple? Or that blue and yellow make green? Or that an art project may result in a multi-coloured baby? There are bunny ears to wear (for the dog and cat, too) and an Easter basket to put out before bedtime. What will Baby find inside it the next morning?

Lulu loves numbers, Camilla Reid, Ailie Busby.

Join Lulu as she learns how to count and has lots of fun along the way! A trip to the farm with her mummy is the perfect lime for Lulu to practise her numbers, and little ones will love learning with Lulu in this brilliantly interactive book. With a flap to lift on every spread, these perfectly-sized board books with rounded corners are just-right for little hands.

Lulu loves shapes, Camilla Reid, Ailie Busby.

Lulu and her mummy are baking special treats, and Lulu is picking out all of her favourite shapes as they go along. Little ones will love learning with Lulu in this brilliantly interactive book and having lots of fun along the way! With a flap to lift on every spread, these perfectly-sized board books with rounded corners are just-right for little hands.

The whale savers : returning Wera to the ocean, Linda Roberts & Bruce Potter.

A small boy and his Nan discover a whale (Wera) on their local beach and call on their community, who help comfort and refloat the whale at high tide. This is an emotive tale that teaches children about the importance of cooperation and support, and a respect for nature. In Bruce Potter's dramatic and realistic illustrations this story comes to life. It is based on research into New Zealand whale strandings and rescues, and the final spread highlights the work of Project Jonah and lists the actions that Tama and his Nan took to save their whale.

A letter for Leo, Sergio Ruzzier.

When Leo, a weasel mailman, rescues a young bird that was separated from his flock, the two become friends and Leo's dream of one day receiving a letter of his own may finally come true.

Yeti and the bird, written and illustrated by Nadia Shireen.

A lonely forest monster and a lost bird become friends.

Big and small : a mix-and-match book, Barbi Sido, Natalie Munday, and Amy Oliver.

Mummy Penguin is big, and Baby Penguin is small! Turn the pages in the big book to match up the opposites with your favourite little friends.

Little Monkey : a fun hide-and-seek book, Barbi Sido, Sarah Powell and Pip Tinsley.

Let's play a game of hide and seek with Little Monkey!

Farm, Dawn Sirett ; illustrated by Christine Battuz.

Meet all the animals on the farm with Baby Sparkle, ideal for early learning, introducing simple rhymes and funny animal noises. Say baaa to the sheep, cheep cheep with the chick and watch the cat sleep in Baby Sparkle Farm, the ideal first board book for your baby. It helps you to read along with your little one to introduce common farm animals and the noises they make.

First words, Dawn Sirett ; illustrated by Christine Battuz.

Discover first words with Baby Sparkle, ideal for early learning, introducing simple rhymes and colourful objects. Stack the bricks, bite the apple and squish the ball in Baby Sparkle First Words, the ideal first board book for your baby.

Muddle & Mo, Nikki Slade Robinson

Muddle is a loveable, slightly confused yet enthusiastic little duckling who asks lots and lots of questions. Mo is a long-suffering not very adventurous white goat who has lots of patience. They are best of friends, but Muddle is rather confused about what type of animals they both are. Fortunately, during the course of their walk together, Mo helps muddle get his duck identity sorted out.

My Easter egg hunt, Rosie Smith & Bruce Whatley.

Hunting for eggs is fun when you share with everyone. Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My Easter Egg Hunt captures the fun of looking for eggs at Easter time.

Special delivery, written by Philip C. Stead ; illustrated by Matthew Cordell.

A little girl goes on a long journey to deliver an elephant to her great aunt.

ABC train, Kate Stone.

This "ABC Train" is ready to take readers on a colourfully illustrated trip across the alphabet through a vibrant board book complete with all 26 letters and accompanying pictures. Learning the ABCs has never been more exciting than aboard "ABC Train," where young passengers are dazzled with beautiful illustrations that stand for each letter of the alphabet. The animals and objects pictured are as familiar as they are whimsical, giving readers a fun and memorable learning experience.

Colors, Kate Stone.

Each page of this beautifully illustrated board book features one colour that little readers can explore through illustrations of familiar animals and objects.

Hoot owl, master of disguise, Sean Taylor, Jean Jullien.

Hoiho paku, Stephanie Thatcher ; translated by Ngaere Roberts.

An endearing story about a penguin called Little Hoiho who wants to be more like the other birds she sees around her, Kotuku, Toroa, and Tui. But Little Hoiho learns that her body is made for swimming and spinning and twisting in the water, and that she is perfect just the way she is.

Little Hoiho, Stephanie Thatcher.

Dog on stilts, James Thorp & Angus Mackinnon.

Medium Dog is just an average, everyday dog not particularly tall or spotty or interesting in any way. So he dreams up a way to become extraordinary, a dog to be noticed at last!

Alfie's lost sharkie, Anna Walker.

It's bedtime, but Alfie can't find his toy Sharkie anywhere! Where could he be?

Spots in a box, Helen Ward.

Ordering some spots by mail when he worries about his lack thereof, a young guinea fowl is surprised by his delivery, which contains spots of various sizes, colors, and patterns.

The great cheese robbery, Tim Warnes.

Daddy Elephant is as big and strong as a tractor. But he's terrified of mice! So when a mouse tries to steal the elephants' cheese, Daddy is too scared to stop him! Can little Patrick Elephant save the cheese and his father?

Glamourpuss, Sarah Weeks ; pictures by David Small.

Glamourpuss loves being the centre of attention. So when an unwelcome guest (a dog, no less!) steals the spotlight with some tasteless bow-wowing and undignified tail-wagging, Glamourpuss worries that she's going to fall out of fashion. Is there room for only one superstar in this mansion? When Glamourpuss makes her most majestic move to find out, the result is pure purrfection.

Who says that, Cat the cat? : a Cat the cat mini, Mo Willems.

An exuberant cat introduces some new animal friends and the sounds they make.

Ready, steady, jump!, Jeanne Willis, Adrian Reynolds.

When the other baby animals laugh at Elephant for not being able to jump, he sets out to prove them wrong. But hard as he tries, he just can't jump. Then he realises that he is able to do something that no other animal can his strong, long trunk can make him a hero.

Slug needs a hug!, Jeanne Willis, Tony Ross.

When it begins to bug slug that his mummy doesn't hug him, he leaves home to find out why. Kitten suggests he should be furrier, so he puts on a woolly hat while Bird suggests he needs a beak. Soon, Slug has a new look, will his mummy hug him now?

In my heart : a book of feelings, Jo Witek ; illustrated by Christine Roussey.

A young girl explores what different emotions feel like, such as happiness which makes her want to twirl, or sadness which feels as heavy as an elephant.

How do dinosaurs stay safe?, Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Mark Teague.

A young dinosaur takes precautions in order to stay safe throughout the day, both at home and at play.

Night owl, Toni Yuly.

A baby owl flies through the night, listening carefully to different sounds as he tries to find Mommy Owl.

Younger Fiction

Hansel and Gretel and the space witch, Laurence Anholt & Arthur Robins.

Hansel and Gretel's evil stepmother sends them into space and into the clutches of the even eviller Space Witch.

Brother Hugo and the bear, written by Katy Beebe ; illustrated by S.D. Schindler.

After painstakingly handcrafting a replacement copy of a library book, a medieval monk tries to protect it from a hungry bear with a taste for literature. Includes historical note on illuminated manuscripts.

A funny thing happened on the way to school …, Davide Cali, Benjamin Chaud.

A humourous story about imaginative excuses for being late to school.

The wonder, Faye Hanson.

This is a story about a boy whose head is always full of wonder. We follow him on an average-seeming school day, where his daydreams transform the world around him. Unfortunately lots of other people, the park keeper, the bus driver, the lollipop lady, all tell him to get his head out of the clouds. It is only in art class that he realises he can bring the wonder out of his head for the whole world to enjoy.

The wren and the sparrow, J. Patrick Lewis ; illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg.

An allegorical tale about Nazi occupied Poland in which a town's residents are forced to turn over their musical instruments. A young student rescues the hurdy-gurdy of her teacher, who has presumably befallen a terrible fate, and later, a young boy finds the instrument and intends to pass it and the importance of remembering on to his future grandchildren.

Fire!, text, Kyle Mewburn ; illustrations, Donovan Bixley.

Series set in medieval times about a peasant boy named Merek, who accidentally saves the terrible Lord Baldor from the clutches of Mugwon the dragon, and is 'invited' to join the Lord's band of not-very-knightly knights. But Mugwon the dragon joins Merek in the castle and together they embark on one (dangerous or gruesome) adventure after another.

Completely Clementine, Sara Pennypacker ; pictures by Marla Frazee.

Clementine faces changes at the end of her third grade year and anticipates the birth of her family's new baby.

Captain Underpants and the invasion of the incredibly naughty cafeteria ladies from outer space (and the subsequent assault of the equally evil lunchroom zombie nerds) : the third epic novel, Dav Pilkey with colour by Jose Garibaldi.

Only Captain Underpants can stop the three evil space aliens who have invaded Jerome Horwitz Elementary School and turned everyone into lunchroom zombie nerds.

Back in time : the second journey through time, Geronimo Stilton ; illustrations by Danilo Barozzi ; translated by Julia Heim.

Geronimo Stilton travels back in time to ancient Rome, the great Mayan Empire and the palace of Versailles during the age of the Sun King, where he experiences wild historical adventures.

Mary Poppins : 80th anniversary collection, P. L. Travers ; illustrated by Mary Shepard.

Since the 1934 publication of Mary Poppins, stories of this magical nanny have delighted children and adults the world over. In honour of the book's 80th anniversary comes this lush collection that includes the first four tales by P. L. Travers, illustrated by Mary Shepard: Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back, Mary Poppins Opens the Door, and Mary Poppins in the Park.

Water! Water! Water!, written and illustrated by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace.

Walter notices water in his everyday activities and begins to write down his observations and the results of his experiments in a notebook that he shares with a friend.

Stone angel, Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Katie May Green.

While trying to escape with her family from the Nazis, a young Jewish French girl feels protected by angels.