New Titles Children’s February 2019 (arrived in January)

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

Audio Visual

Barbie. Dolphin magic, directed by Conrad Helten.

Join Barbie and her sisters Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea as they go on an adventure to a tropical island where Ken is doing a marine biology internship. After finding a family of gemstone dolphins being held captive by Marlo, the person Ken is interning with, they must join forces with a mysterious friend named Isla to save them before Marlo sends them away.

Duck duck goose, directed by Chris Jenkins.

After he's grounded by an injury, a high-flying bachelor is saddled with two wide-eyed orphans as they come face-to-face with the dangers and beauty of the outside world.

Home for the holidays.

This holiday season, it's Oh's very first Christmas on Earth. Unfamiliar with any of these human traditions, Tip does her best to explain Christmas and introduce all things holiday.

Paw patrol. Mighty pups.

When a fallen meteor gives the pups mighty powers, they'll need to use them on a super-heroic mission to keep Mayor Humdinger and his nephew Harold from taking over Adventure Bay!

Peter Pan. The quest for the Never book, directors, Jake Paque and Chandrasekaran G.

Neverland is in great danger when the famous Never book falls in the hands of the crooked Captain Hook, who misuses its magical powers to unleash evil monsters so as to destroy Peter Pan and his friends. Will Peter be able to fulfill the fabled prophecy of the Never Book, with the help of Tinker Bell, Wendy, Michael, John and the Never Kids? Will he be able to save Neverland and London? Join Peter in this roller coaster of an adventure to find out!

Pup star: world tour, written and directed by Robert Vince.

After achieving international stardom, Tiny joins the inaugural Pup Star World Tour as a celebrity judge. As they travel, each judge chooses their favourite contestant to compete for the new title of global pup star champion. Tiny picks telenovela star Julio, but Bark, Roland and Kano have other plans.

Saving Christmas, directed by Tom DeNucci.

Danny and his brainy buddies launch a bumbling investigation to reveal the truth about Santa Claus. But they have no clue that St. Nick is real, and he's making toys right in their hometown.

Thomas & friends. Big world! Big adventures!: the movie.

Thomas leaves Sodor to fulfill his dream of seeing the world. This heroic quest takes Thomas across deserts, through jungles and over dangerous mountains as he travels across five continents seeing sights he has never seen before.

Nursery rhymes. 2, the Wiggles.

Being a Wiggle is so much fun! You get to dress up in your favourite colour everyday - my favourite colour happens to be blue. You get to perform shows with your friends all over the world to the best audiences - children and their families. You also get to write songs and perform nursery rhymes that are so good, you wish you wrote them in the first place! Nursery Rhymes 2 is full of great nursery rhymes that we all love to sing, dress up to and perform in concert. We hope you love singing and dancing to the Wiggly nursery rhymes as we do!

The best of ABC kids. Volume 3.

Parents and children alike have grown up with this much loved, iconic Australian brand. So following on from the success of volumes 1 & 2, 'The Best of ABC Kids Vol 3' features 28 tracks from all your favourite ABC for Kids Music artists including The Wiggles, Justine Clarke, Giggle and Hoot, Play School, Jay Laga'aia, Bananas In Pyjamas plus many more.

The totally awesome Kiwi kids album.

"This unique project brings together 25 incredibly talented Kiwi artists who specialize in children??s music. The album is jam packed with catchy tunes, rich melodies and a great deal of humour"--description from SONY.

Wiggle pop!, the Wiggles.

Put Wiggle Pop! on and the dancing fun is non-stop! Wiggle Pop! Is The Wiggles entertaining and child-friendly tribute to some of their favourite pop, country and folk artists. With brand new songs written to inspire dance, singing, story-telling and listening, this is one for the whole family to enjoy. With nods to some iconic musicians as well as a duet with Australian music star Dan Sultan, Wiggle Pop! just may be The Wiggles catchiest and wiggliest music collection for many years! Wiggle Pop! You Can't Stop!

Barbie dreamhouse adventures. Welcome to the dreamhouse!

Peek into the everyday life of Barbie in this hilarious and heart-warming new animated series. You can join her as she embarks on exciting adventures with her family and friends - including Ken! From fun road trips to sister shenanigans, Barbie discovers that with a little bit of help and a whole lot of laughter you can be anything.

Barbie Dreamtopia. The sweetest journey.

Barbie and her little sister Chelsea travel through the whimsical worlds of Dreamtopia. Through the eyes of Chelsea's imagination, viewers explore delicious and delightful worlds and meet colorful characters who live there.

Blaze and the monster machines. Dino parade.

Help Blaze and Zeg use chain reactions to save their prehistoric pals in the dinosaur parade and bust through obstacles to ride the amazing Dino Coaster. plus, race the Axle City Grand Prix and more!

Blaze and the monster machines. Fast friends: introducing Watts.

Friendship sparks up in these energised adventures with Blaze's shockingly cool new friend, Watts. Gabby becomes Watts' best friend and driver, and together they ride into the wild to compete in their first race. Then, Crusher steals Gabby's tools and sends Blaze's engine flying.

Miffy's dream.

The stories are gentle everyday tales about the life of Miffy and the Bunny family.

Paw patrol. Safety pups.

Ryder leads a team of rescue pups who save their town from everyday emergencies. See how a firefighter keeps us safe with fire pup, Marshall. Master rules of the road and leadership skills with police pup, Chase. Splash into seaworthy saves with water rescue pup, Zuma.

Paw patrol. Snow patrol.

The pups team up with Everest and Tracker to save the Adventure Bay Snow Show, stop out-of-control snowboarders, help a hibernating bear and more.

Peppa Pig. My first cinema experience: Peppa's Australian holiday and other stories.

Join Peppa on her first Australian holiday as she visits her friend Kylie Kangaroo and family. This brand new four-part adventure sees Peppa visit the outback for a barbeque, learn to surf and see the Great Barrier Reef in a submarine! Little ones will also be able to enjoy 5 other brand new episodes, including a trip to London, a day out at the Zoo, a cruise along a canal and some advice from Policeman Panda!

Peppa Pig. When I grow up.

It's time for playgroup and Peppa and friends are deciding what they want to be when they grow up. In the group there are nurses, police officers and even pirates! Dr. Brown Bear teaches the playgroup what to do when there's an accident. Soon enough, Peppa and friends have a patient to try their new skills on. Peppa and family go on a trip to Paris and climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower, meaning Daddy Pig must face his fear of heights. Plus more fun stories...

PJ Masks. Hello Christmas!

Luna Girl is sucking Christmas presents out of chimneys. If Gekko can get her Luna Board, Luna Girl won't be able to ruin Christmas. Romeo plans to ice up the whole city and turn it into a giant ice rink that only he can ride around on. Can Gekko stop him?

PJ Masks. Save the summer.

PJ Masks: save the summer and other adventures. Join Catboy, Owlette and Gekko on their night-time missions, into the night to save the day! When Owlette chooses fun over caring for her new feathered friend, Luna Girl is able to convince the upset birdy to help her turn HQ into a giant Luna Magnet. Luna Girl uses her Luna Magnet to fill the sky with dark, rainy clouds and Catboy has to learn to get over his fear of water if he wants to Save the Summer!

Rusty Rivets.

Whether it's an out-of-control robo-vacuum, a band of fugitive monkeys, or a runaway hot air balloon, Rusty will find the fix! Rusty's got the ingenuity, creativity, and a recycling yard full of the coolest parts and pieces to 'Combine and Design' any gadget, vehicle, or robot that his wild imagination can think up.

Shaun the Sheep. Hang glider.

Shaun, the world's favourite Sheep returns with a brand new series of rollicking misadventures. In these episodes Shaun and The Flock get to grips with The Farmer's new hang gliding hobby, Shaun has a go at skateboarding, and The Flock discover that Bitzer is a virtuoso on the piano.

Shimmer & Shine. Beyond the Rainbow Falls.

Shimmer and Shine sail through the Rainbow Waterfall into Rainbow Zahramay, a hidden world of new genie friends, mermaids, flower sprites and more.

Explorers' on Witch Mountain, Alex Bell.

Stella Starflake Pearl is eagerly anticipating her next expedition. Then disaster strikes when Stella's father, Felix, is snatched by a fearsome witch. Stella must bring her magic ice princess tiara to Witch Mountain or she will never see Felix again! But no one ever returns from Witch Mountain. Stella, Ethan, Shay, Beanie and reluctant Jungle Cat explorer, Percival, set off into the unknown. They will face terrifying bat caves, poisonous apple groves, outraged vultures, argumentative mushrooms and deranged broomsticks in their quest to rescue Felix.

It's the end when I say it's the end, Stephan Pastis.

Though I, Timmy Failure, have solved many notorious crimes and now wish to enjoy my retirement, my fans have begged me to turn my memoirs into a movie, an ode to my greatness. I am, however, beset by enemies, the worst of whom is Tom John John, the buffoonish movie director. What's more, my father is in town, working at a bar, which is obviously just a cover for our father-son crime-fighting partnership. And my dim-witted polar bear business partner, Total, wants to be reunited with his family. I should have known it would end like this. I expected more.

The day I was erased, Lisa Thompson.

The brand new read-in-one-sitting mystery from the author of unforgettable bestseller The Goldfish Boy. Eleven-year-old Maxwell is always, always in trouble. Roaming the town with his beloved pet dog Monster (who he rescued as a puppy from being run over) as a way to escape his parents' constant sniping at home, he's a menace to the neighbours and teachers at school. While visiting an elderly neighbour, Maxwell comes across a mysterious cabinet of curiosities and suddenly finds himself erased from his life: it's as if he's never existed. Able to walk around anonymously might be great at first - finally, no-one is yelling at him! - but he soon realises that he misses his old life and, crucially, if he had never existed, then he wouldn't have swooped in and stopped Monster the dog from being hit by that car... Maxwell needs to find a way to reverse his erasure, with the help of his best friend Charlie and his sister Bex, who need a whole heap of persuading that this weird kid they've never clapped eyes on is actually super close to them in his former life...

A dangerous game, Malorie Blackman.

Sam has sickle-cell anaemia and, though things can be hard when his illness flares up, Mum and Dad seem convinced that he's never well enough to do anything fun. All he wants is the chance to have a normal life like his friends, and that includes going on an exciting school trip to the Scottish Highlands. When Mum and Dad finally agree, Sam hopes the trip can be his chance to prove how strong he is. Unfortunately, his bullies have other ideas and the trip might turn out to be more dangerous than Shaun ever imagined. A thrilling tale of adventure and a life-or-death situation.

Bear Grylls adventures. Volume 5, Bear Grylls.

Jack loves all sorts of outdoor activities - but he just can't stand getting wet. When he falls into a small stream at Camp, he's been transported to a raging river where dangers lurk around every bend. Fatima loves Camp during the daytime, but pitch-black nights in the tent are scary. Then she's transported to a deserted city by the magical compass, where the aftershocks of a huge earthquake are still being felt and all the lights are out.

Alice-Miranda at sea, Jacqueline Harvey.

Alice-Miranda is set for a luxurious cruise aboard the royal yacht Octavia, where Aunty Gee is hosting the wedding of Aunt Charlotte and Lawrence Ridley. Even Ambrosia Headlington-Bear has come along, much to her daughter Jacinta's surprise. Wild weather and rumours of a jewel thief throw the travellers into turmoil, but something else is giving Alice-Miranda one of her strange feelings. Why does the ship's doctor look so familiar? And who is the shy blond boy hiding in one of the suites? When Alice-Miranda seeks help from an unexpected source, will they manage to set things to rights in time for the celebrations?

My fangtastically evil vampire pet, Mo O'Hara

Welcome to Camp Mwhaaa-haa-ha-a-watha! This summer is going to be epic. Epically evil, that is. 'Cause I'm going to Evil Scientist Summer Camp! No annoying little brothers. No annoying zombie goldfish. Just me, my best friend Sanj, our notebook of evil plans, and my truly evil (and totally forbidden) vampire kitten Fang. We've got it all planned out. Okay, so maybe I didn't expect for the totally not-evil Geeky Girl to show up, or for Sanj to find a new partner to work with, but there's no way I'm going to let them ruin my summer. Evil Emperor of the Camp, here I come! Signed, The Great and Powerful Mark.

Storm boy, Colin Thiele.

Storm Boy saves the life of Mr Percival, and in return the pelican helps Storm Boy's father with his fishing and joins in the rescue of a shipwrecked crew. The boy and the pelican prove friends to the end.

Chloe centre stage, Holly Webb.

"Getting into the Shine School for Performing Arts is a dream come true for Chloe - she'll be taking classes in dance and drama everyday and surrounded by people just as passionate as she is! But while the talented and extroverted Chloe was the star at her old school, at Shine it's much harder to stand out. And although the other girls in her year seem nice, she finds it trickier to make real friends than she'd expected too. Chloe starts to muck around in class and finally finds herself the centre of attention - but for all the wrong reasons. And when a prank goes wrong rumours that she is about to be expelled begin to fly. Can Chloe turn things around before it's too late?" --Publisher description.

Sara's dream role, Holly Webb.

A sparkling series of dance, drama, dreams and friendship from best-selling author Holly Webb. When there's a big audition for a West End production of Mary Poppins at The Shine School for the Performing Arts, Sara is hoping this'll be her big chance. She sings her heart out in the first round of auditions and is delighted to get a callback for the part of Jane. But rather than being pleased for her, Sara's mum is only concerned about how getting the role would affect her schoolwork. Meanwhile, Lizabeth, another talented student, has her eye on the same role, and is ready to go to extremes to make sure the part is hers. Feeling nervous about the next audition, can Sara avoid Lizabeth's schemes and secure the role of her dreams?

Into Reading

Fly Guy vs. the fly swatter!, Tedd Arnold.

Fly Guy unintentionally joins Buzz at school, and then goes with his class on a field trip to a fly swatter factory.

Ollie's Easter eggs, Olivier Dunrea.

Ollie watches the other goslings dye and hide eggs for the Easter hunt, but no one can find the eggs when Ollie decides that they are all for him.

What's your sound, Hound the Hound?, Mo Willems.

Cat the Cat's animal friends make many different sounds.

Non-Fiction

101 small ways to change the world, Aubre Andrus.

It's hard to believe that you could change the world, but it's true! We'll show you loads of awesome ways to help out family, friends, yourself and the planet - and show how you're never too young to make a big difference. Includes random acts of kindness, craft projects, energy-saving ideas and much more. 101 Small Ways to Change the World is a practical, fun and creative book to inspire you at home, school and in your local community and beyond! Remember, all big ideas start with just one person who decides to do things differently. You could be that person.

50 ways to feel happy, Vanessa King with Val Payne & Peter Harper; illustrated by Celeste Aires.

A cheerful, fun, inspiring, and varied collection of projects for creative, happy and thinking individuals. Includes a mixture of step-by-step projects and shorter activity ideas, each of which relates to one of Action for Happiness's 10 key evidence-based ways to increase happiness and wellbeing.

Ecclesiastes: to everything there is a season, Cynthia Rylant.

In the spirit of her acclaimed Dog Heaven and Cat Heaven, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant illustrates verses from the King James Bible chapter of Ecclesiastes in a simple yet powerful folk art style.

Understanding Islam, Gail Radley; content consultant, Sana Tayyen.

Understanding Islam covers the history of Islam and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about worship practices, women's roles, and the world contributions Muslims have made. This title also discusses the discrimination Muslims have faced in the West, and explores controversies surrounding terrorism.

Escape the rat race: learn how money works and become a rich kid, Robert Kiyosaki.

This full-colour graphic novel poses the question: "Go to school, get good grades, get a good job and invest in a 401(k)?" Not today! That's an outdated formula for success that hasn't adapted to the Information Age. Escape the Rat Race is the story of Tim, Tina, and Red and their entrepreneurial pursuits as they learn about money. Key messages include: How to create assets and how to make your money work for you so you won't need to work hard for money all your life.

Be the change, make it happen: how you can make a difference, Bernadette Russell; illustrated by David Broadbent.

From helping the planet through recycling and saving water, to promoting important causes with awesome art exhibitions, and partying to raise money for charity, there are many little and large ways that you can help to make a difference in the neighbourhood, the country, and the world! So, get your voice heard, get active, and start to make a difference.

Sylvia's bookshop: the story of Paris's beloved bookstore and its founder (as told by the bookstore itself!), Robert Burleigh; illustrated by Katy Wu.

The story of the legendary Shakespeare & Company bookstore and its owner Sylvia Beach and the many great writers who came to meet, read and share ideas.

How airports work: explore the airport inside and out with loads of flaps to lift!, Clive Gifford & illustrated by James Gulliver Hancock.

Where does luggage go after check in? What happens in the control tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap book takes readers behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets of the airport; from a peek inside the cockpit to the hustle and bustle of departures.

Día de los Muertos, Hannah Eliot; illustrated by Jorge Gutierrez.

At the end of October each year, it's time to celebrate an ancient tradition: Día de los Muertos! With vibrant illustrations by Mexican illustrator Jorge Gutierrez, this festive board book teaches that Día de los Muertos honors ancestors and loved ones who have passed. From sugar skulls to papel picado, this is a holiday that truly commemorates the cycle of life.

The queen and the first Christmas tree: Queen Charlotte's gift to England, Nancy Churnin; pictures by Luisa Uribe.

To celebrate the beginning of 1800, Queen Charlotte invites 100 children to Windsor Castle, where England's first Christmas tree, laden with gifts, is the centerpiece.

The Snow Queen: from the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, [text adaptation, Giada Francia]; illustrations by Manuela Adreani.

The Snow Queen is one of the longest and best-loved tales of Hans Christian Andersen. The Danish writer managed to evoke throughout the story a unique atmosphere of wonder, thanks to the spellbinding Nordic landscapes described as well as the unique characters who wander through them, above all, the haughty and cool Queen who is able to freeze hearts with her glacial kiss. All the magic of Andersen's knowing narration, unabridged though adapted in its language to render it accessible to a young and contemporary audience, is found reflected in the pictures that accompany the story, wonderfully illustrated by Manuela Adreani. The union of these two elements gives life to a fascinating and charming book, the ideal gift for readers of all ages.

Through the water curtain & other tales from around the world, selected and introduced by Cornelia Funke.

International bestselling children's author Cornelia Funke has long been inspired and fascinated by fairy tales. This wonderful anthology is Funke's personal selection of fairy tales from all around the world; not just from her native Germany but from Russia, Japan and the Native American tradition.

What a wonderful word, written by Nicola Edwards; illustrated by Luisa Uribe.

Have you ever wished there was a word for friends who are like family to you, or for the way you hesitate when you've forgotten someone's name? Did you know there was a special word for the distance a reindeer can travel before needing the toilet? Or for when you search for something in the water using only your feet? This hand-picked collection of untranslatable worlds from all over the world celebrates the magic of language, with gorgeous original artwork and fascinating facts about each word and the culture it comes from.

Scientist in training, [written by Catherine Ard; illustrated by Sarah Lawrence].

Find out how to become a scientist in this interactive title for curious kids. Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the life of a scientist, this book will teach you the basics of chemistry, biology and physics! Simple activities will test your skills and reinforce the information you read in the book. Can you create a chemical reaction? Or record data on a living plant? Or even figure out which force is needed to make an object move? Take a look inside to find out!

Astronomy for kids: how to explore outer space with binoculars, a telescope, or just your eyes!, Bruce Betts; foreword by Erica Colon.

One of the coolest things about outer space is that anyone can explore it. All you have to do is go outside and look up! In Astronomy for Kids, planetary scientist Bruce Betts helps you find and name the amazing objects in the night sky and shares fun facts about them. From stars and constellations to the planets and their moons, the northern hemisphere has plenty to see as long as you know what to look for and where to look.

StarTalk: everything you ever need to know about space travel, sci-fi, the human race, the universe, and beyond, with Neil deGrasse Tyson.

For decades, beloved astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has interpreted science with a combination of brainpower and charm that resonates with fans everywhere. In 2009, he founded StarTalk, the wildly popular podcast that became an Emmy-nominated talk show on the National Geographic Channel in 2015. Tyson's pioneering book takes the greatest hits from the airwaves to the page in one smart, richly illustrated compendium for young adult readers. Featuring vivid photography, thought-provoking sidebars, enlightening facts, and fun quotes from science and entertainment luminaries like Bill Nye and Josh Groban, StarTalk reimagines science's most challenging topics; from how the brain works to the physics of comic book superheroes, in a relatable, humorous way that will attract curious young readers.

Discovering planets & moons, Kelly Gauthier.

From the icy outer reaches of our solar system to the blazing heat of the Sun, this action-packed, full-colour book is bursting with gripping facts, fun tidbits, and dynamic artwork that bring the mysteries of our galaxy to life!

Sun!: one in a billion, Sun (with Stacy McAnulty); illustrated by Sun (and Stevie Lewis).

Meet Sun: He's a star! And not just any star; he's one in a billion. He lights up our solar system and makes life possible. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Sun in this next celestial "autobiography."

Otis and Will discover the deep: the record-setting dive of the Bathysphere, written by Barb Rosenstock; illustrated by Katherine Roy.

A biographical account of engineer Otis Barton and naturalist Will Beebe's record-setting descent into the deep ocean in their Bathysphere craft, making the men the first humans to witness deep sea creatures in their natural habitat.

Rivers: a visual history from river to sea, Peter Goes; [translated by Bill Nagelkerke; edited by Penelope Todd].

Water is the life source of people, animals and the land itself. In Rivers, Peter Goes weaves nature, myth, history and popular culture into a compelling story of the world's major rivers, seas and oceans and all those who inhabit and live alongside them.

How high in the rainforest?: rainforest animal habitats, Monika Davies; illustrated by Romina Martí.

Explore the layers of the rainforest biome and the animals that live there, from the dark forest floor through the understory, canopy, up to the emergent layer. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances.

How high up the mountain?: mountain animal habitats, Monika Davies; illustrated by Romina Martí.

Explore the regions of mountain habitats and the animals that live there, from the foothills all the way up to the mountain peaks. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances.

Fur, feather, fin: all of us are kin, written by Diane Lang; illustrated by Stephanie Laberis.

A rhyming tour through the amazing animal kingdom, from mammals to millipedes and everything in between!

Wow! Animals: a book of extraordinary facts, [authors, Jacqueline McCann and Emma Dods; illustrations, Marc Aspinall].

Discover that goats have rectangular pupils, that gorillas can catch human colds, and that rhinoceros beetles can carry up to 850 times their own body weight. This is a lively, fun book about animals that is certain to make you say Wow! again and again.

Eye spy: wild ways animals see the world, Guillaume Duprat; [translated and edited by Patrick Skipworth; consultant, Dr. Tadd Patton].

Discover pigeons' sunglasses, owls' tube-shaped eyes, insects with thousands of mini eyes, and much, much more. With delightful and surprising illustrations, this book allows us a rare glimpse of the world through animals' eyes. Learn interesting facts such as: cows spot predators coming up from behind, cats see mice scurrying through the night, snakes see infrared, which we only feel as heat, and eagles see eight times more detail than we can.

Look at me!: how to attract attention in the animal world, Steve Jenkins and Robin Page.

The latest offering from the award-winning team of Robin Page and Steve Jenkins focuses on the most unique and exciting animal displays in the natural world, used by creatures to stand out. This eye-catching, high-interest material is ideal for nature lovers, Jenkins fans, and even the most reluctant readers.

The clue is in the poo and other stuff too, Andy Seed; illustrated by Claire Almon.

A fascinating and funny guide to animals and their poo, and all the other tracks and traces they leave behind. You will be amazed (and perhaps a little revolted!) by the things that can be learned about wildlife from their deposits. Become a detective, find clues and learn all about animals from what they leave behind. From faeces to footprints, skins to shells and eggs, discover all there is to know about wild animals; even those that are particularly dangerous to track like tigers and wolves! Whether you're an armchair enthusiast or a forest forager, one thing is for sure: this fully illustrated compendium of poops, pellets and prints is not to be sniffed at!

How far home?: animal migrations, Monika Davies; illustrated by Romina Martí.

From butterflies and snakes to crabs and the arctic tern, find out just how far some animals travel as they migrate with the seasons. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances.

How far underground?: burrowing animals, Monika Davies; illustrated by Romina Martí.

Many animals take refuge in underground burrows, from small frog burrows in the desert to the sprawling burrows of prairie animals. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances.

World's strangest ocean beasts, Stuart Derrick & Charlotte Goddard.

Enter the weird and wonderful world of ocean beasts. Our animal experts have found 40 of the planet's most bizarre species and ranked them in order of their oddness! With jaw-dropping facts and amazing photos, we reveal each sea creature's seriously strange characteristics and the unusual ways they hunt, eat or defend themselves. More than 70% of our planet is covered in water and our oceans contain millions of living things. Inside World's Strangest Ocean Beasts, kids will discover the biggest creature the world's ever known, worms that look like Christmas trees, ferocious predators and masters of disguise. And with our 'strange-o-meter', they can compare each animal based on its appearance, weird abilities, rarity and strangeness!

Inky's amazing escape: how a very smart octopus found his way home, Sy Montgomery; illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford.

The story of how in April 2016, Inky the octopus escaped from the New Zealand aquarium and became an international sensation.

World's strangest creepy-crawlies, Stuart Derrick & Charlotte Goddard.

Enter the weird and wonderful world of creepy-crawlies. Our animal experts have unearthed 40 of the planet's most bizarre species and ranked them in order of their oddness! With jaw-dropping facts and amazing photos, we reveal each creature's seriously strange characteristics and the unusual ways they hunt, eat or defend themselves. They're sometimes hard to spot, but there are a mind-boggling 10 billion billion bugs on the planet. Inside World's Strangest Creepy-Crawlies, kids will discover the tiny terror that blows itself up to save its friends, a creature so well disguised even its own species can't see it, and a giant spider the size of a dinner plate. And with our 'strange-o-meter', they can compare each animal based on its creepiness, fight factor and superpowers!

Prickly hedgehogs!, Jane McGuinness.

When the sun has set, Hedgehog's day has only just begun. She's out and about, snuffling through layers of leaves and twigs as she searches for bugs and other things to eat. Young animal lovers will enjoy following Hedgehog and her little hoglets through towns and gardens, parks and woodland, as they sniff-sniff-sniff for food. The facts threaded throughout this inviting story augment the charming illustrations and will satisfy the most inquisitive of readers.

Wow! Your body: a book of extraordinary facts, [authors, Jacqueline McCann and Emma Dods; illustrations, Marc Aspinall & Ste Johnson].

Find out which creatures live in your eyelashes, how sweaty feet help us to run, what time of the year you grow faster and much more! This is a lively, fun book that is certain to make you say 'Wow! I didn't know that' again and again.

Your amazing skin from outside in, Joanne Settel; illustrated by Bonnie Timmons.

Amazing skin is a nonfiction picture book of poems about skin. It takes a witty, scientific look at all types of questions kids have; why do I blush? Why do I have freckles? Why do I sweat? etc., and answers them in a fun, unique, and informational way.

Lift-the-flap engineering, illustrated by Lee Cosgrove; written by Rose Hall.

Engineering helps shape the world around us, from the houses and cities we live in, to the way we travel, and even the sound of the music we listen to. Lift the flaps in this fascinating book to discover how engineering works and the many things engineers do.

Ten diggers and digging machines, JP Percy.

There are lots of ways machines can be cool. They can be the biggest, the smallest, the tallest, the longest and even the noisiest. Machine mad kids will love pouring over the details of the ten awesome machines in each book. Fantastic Five stat panels give the scoop on what makes these machines tick and key design features are highlighted to help you earn something new about your favourite diggers, tractors, trucks ad emergency vehicles.

1000 things that go, illustrated by Gabriele Antonini; researched and edited by Rachel Wilkie and Hannah Wood; designed by Matt Durber; cover design by Yasmin Faulkner; expert advice, Alan Barnes [and nineteen others].

This engaging picture reference book contains exactly 1000 things that go, ranging from Roman chariots to stretch limousines and lunar modules. Children will love poring over categories such as 'Emergency vehicles', 'At the building site' and 'On the farm', and spotting surprising vehicles as the pogo stick and the sideways bicycle.

Planes, trains & fast cars: a history of transport, Christine Brown-Paul.

Throughout history, people have always moved from one place to another. The development of transport was essential for the advancement of civilisation and the sharing of goods, ideas and cultures. The Industrial Revolution in the 19th Century saw a number of inventions fundamentally change transport, leading to the incredible and exciting machines we use today. Planes, Trains & Fast Cars presents the development of three broad modes of transportation, bringing the facts to life with interesting timelines, thrilling images and fascinating technological details.

Ten trucks, Chris Oxlade.

Find out all about ten amazing trucks! There are lots of ways machines can be cool. They can be the biggest, the smallest, the tallest, the longest and even the noisiest. Machine mad kids will love pouring over the details of ten awesome farm machines. Fantastic Five stat panels give the scoop on what makes these machines tick and key design features are highlighted to help you learn something new about your favourite diggers, tractors, trucks and emergency vehicles.

Construction machines, Chris Oxlade.

This book introduces Big Construction Machines by looking at the different places they are used and different purposes they are used for. These include: At the quarry, making a road and building skyscrapers. Some of the big construction machines in the book are a bulldozer, a road roller, a roadheader and a concrete breaker.

Emergency machines, Chris Oxlade.

What child doesn't turn to see where a siren is coming from? Flashing lights and screaming sirens trigger excitement and anticipation but a serious situation calls for the right machine. Emergency Machines looks at a rescue crisis then provides information on the right machine to help, whether a fire engine, ambulance, helicopter, water-bombing plane or all-terrain vehicle. The book includes sections on a mountain rescue, water rescues, helping at a road accident and putting out an airplane fire. Each section begins with an emergency scene and asks "what sort of machine would you choose to come to the rescue?" A sidebar gives the reader different machine options and subsequent spreads take a detailed look at the amazing machines that are up to the challenge.

Ten fire engines and emergency vehicles, Chris Oxlade.

There are lots of ways machines can be cool. They can be the biggest, the smallest, the tallest, the longest and even the noisiest. Machine mad kids will love pouring over the details of the ten awesome machines in each book. Fantastic Five stat panels give the scoop on what makes these machines tick and key design features are highlighted to help you earn something new about your favourite diggers, tractors, trucks ad emergency vehicles. Perfect for readers who can't get enough of books about machines, but who have outgrown the simple picture books aimed at a much younger level. Those who are beginning to read by themselves will find the text fun to read and accessible.

Ten tractors and farm machines, JP Percy.

Find out all about ten amazing farm machines! There are lots of ways machines can be cool. They can be the biggest, the smallest, the tallest, the longest and even the noisiest. Machine mad kids will love pouring over the details of ten awesome farm machines. Fantastic Five stat panels give the scoop on what makes these machines tick and key design features are highlighted to help you learn something new about your favourite diggers, tractors, trucks and emergency vehicles.

Astronaut in training, [author, Cath Ard; illustrator, Sarah Lawrence; consultant, Raman Prinja].

Learn how to become and astronaut in this exciting title! Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the life of an astronaut, Astronaut in Training will tell you all about space, astronomy, and life on the International Space Station. And for added entertainment, a novelty wheel in the front cover turns to reveal the book's topics, with a surprise extra activity inside the cover. Simple activities will test your skills and reinforce the information you read in the book. Can you help to repair the ISS on a spacewalk? Or remotely control a Mars rover? Or even spot constellations in the sky? Take a look inside to find out!

Apollo 8: the mission that changed everything, Martin W. Sandler.

A nation in need of hope, the most powerful rocket ever launched, and the first three men to break the bounds of Earth: Apollo 8 was headed to the moon. In 1957, when the USSR launched Sputnik I, the first man-made satellite to orbit Earth, America's rival in the Cold War claimed victory on a new frontier. The Space Race had begun, and the United States was losing. Closer to home, a decade of turbulence would soon have Americans reeling, with the year 1968 alone seeing the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy as well as many violent clashes between police and protesters. Americans desperately needed something good to believe in, and NASA's mission to orbit Earth in Apollo 8 and test a lunar landing module was being planned for the end of the year. But with four months to go and the module behind schedule, the CIA discovered that the USSR was preparing to send its own mission around the moon; another crucial victory in the Space Race, and it was clearly time for a change of plan. In a volume full of astonishing full-color photographs, including the iconic Earthrise photo, Martin W. Sandler unfolds an incredible chapter in U.S. history: Apollo 8 wouldn't just orbit Earth, it would take American astronauts to see the dark side of the moon.

The hen who sailed around the world: a true story, Guirec Soudée.

Monique is a highly accomplished chicken: she surfs, she skateboards, and she just crossed the world on a tiny boat with her human companion, Guirec, who helped steer. On their three-year journey, together they were unstoppable. When they became stranded in the ice off Greenland for four months, Monique, unruffled as always, kept Guirec alive with her eggs and they both made it home. Guirec and Monique are irresistible as unlikely comrades and friends taking on the world, and Guirec documented their journey with his remarkable, comical photographs. A deeply touching portrait of the real-life bond between animals and the humans who love them as well as a thrilling survival story, The Hen Who Sailed Around the World is an adventure for the ages.

1000 things to eat, illustrated by Nikki Dyson; researched and edited by Hannah Wood; additional editing by Felicity Brooks and Caroline Young; designed by Francesca Allen, Claire Ever and Kirsty Tizzard.

This beautifully illustrated reference book contains exactly 1000 things to eat, from raw ingredients to delicious dishes. Children will enjoy poring over categories such as `Home baking', `Breakfast', `The fishmonger' and `Festivals and celebrations', finding food they eat every day as well as a variety of exciting foods from around the world.

This cookbook is gross, Susanna Tee; illustrated by Santy Gutiérrez.

Vomit warning: not suitable for boring grown-ups! Get your gag reflexes ready and practise keeping a straight face, you're going to need both as you dig into this book of repulsive recipes! You can cook up these concoctions to gross out your grown-ups or freak out your friends, but the very best bit is that the recipes are actually torturously tasty! Lurking amongst the recipes are some unbelievably vom-tastic dishes eaten in the real world. Take a look, if you think you can stomach it.

Eat this!: how fast-food marketing gets you to buy junk (and how to fight back), Andrea Curtis; illustrations by Peggy Collins.

Eat This! examines how fast food marketing gets you to buy junk and how you can fight back. It shows how marketers embed sales pitches in media to lure consumers to foods that can negatively impact the health of children. The author explains what advertising is, discusses product placement and other tools used to sell products. Curtis provides careful insights into the fast food industry and ways in which young people can push back.

Brick city: London: unofficial LEGO® projects to build!, Warren Elsmore.

It's London, but not as you know it. This unofficial guide helps LEGO® fans of all ages discover the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Covent Garden and 17 more landmarks recreated in amazing detail by top brick artists from around the world. Then make your own with 20 quick-build projects that include an Underground train, a red bus and fish & chips.

Brick city: New York: 20 unofficial LEGO® projects to build!, Warren Elsmore.

It's New York but not as you know it. This unofficial guide helps LEGO® fans of all ages discover Central Park, the Chrysler Building, Brooklyn Bridge and 17 more landmarks recreated in amazing detail by top brick artists from around the world. Then make your own with 20 quick-build projects that include a hot dog cart, yellow taxi cab and subway train.

Brick city: Paris: fascinating facts and amazing stories, Warren Elsmore.

It's Paris but not as you know it. This unofficial guide helps LEGO (R) fans of all ages discover the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Centre Pompidou and 17 more landmarks recreated in amazing detail by top brick artists from around the world. Then make your own with 20 quick-build projects that include Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur and a Tour de France cyclist.

Art lab for kids: express yourself: 52 creative adventures to find your voice through drawing, painting, mixed media, & sculpture, Susan Schwake.

One of the most important gifts we can give children is to nurture their creativity and allow them to express themselves freely. There's no better way to express yourself than through creative art projects. This is especially true for children because it gives them an outlet to explore their developing interests and strengths. Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself contains 52 brand new original art projects that will draw out each young artist as they discover their style, document their thoughts, and build confidence in their unique perspective. Each lesson asks questions and offers personal choices while encouraging diverse approaches and creative thinking. The Colorful Beasts project, which incorporates discussion of endangered animals with the Blue Rider art movement, asks children to use torn colored tissue paper and glue to create an expressive representation of a favorite vulnerable animal. In I Built This City, children imagine and build their own cityscape using columns of newspaper text to make buildings on top of a watercolor painted background, and detailed with marker. Many projects include varying examples and executions of the activity to illustrate and reinforce the open-ended nature of the labs, inspiring children to embrace and share their own voice.

Make your own squishies: 15 slow-rise & smooshy projects for you to create, Stacia Ann.

Fifteen do-it-yourself projects to get you started with squishy toys. Carefully designed projects are safe for children to make with adult supervision.

Collage workshop for kids: rip, snip, cut, and create with inspiration from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Shannon Merenstein; photography by Lauren McNulty; studio stories from The Carle by Meg Nicoll and Sara Ottomano.

Collage Workbook for Kids pairs highlights from the collection of the Eric Carle Museum of Children's Book Art with instructions on collage technique. Chapters explore favorite art themes for kids and demonstrate how to work with colored tissue paper, newspaper, fabric and buttons, painted paper, torn paper, and more. In each chapter, Reggio-inspired author and teacher Shannon Merenstein explores each technique with original ideas. Members of the museum's education staff offer expert advice on creating art with children. Everything you need to know about collage is in this book, making it a great reference for teachers, librarians, and parents.

Dan Zanes' house party!: a family roots music treasury, Dan Zanes; illustrations by Donald Saaf; music notation by Claudia Eliaza; additional notation by Billy Buss.

Dan Zanes has spent the past 20 years creating a truly compelling body of children's music that music-loving parents can also get behind. A former 1980s indie rocker, Zanes 13 children's albums have gained wide praise for their authentic arrangements, and preservation of America's folk traditions. In Dan Zanes' Family Treasury of Roots Music, the Grammy Award-winning Zanes has curated a rich selection of folk songs which comprise an essential musical cross-section of the American experience, and its multicultural, immigrant underpinnings. Each selection includes classic songs you'd expect, and also folk classics from weird ol' America. Each selection is also accompanied by a brief narrative on its historical context, followed by lyrics, and guitar tablature.

Haere Tonu, written by Sharon Holt; illustrated by Myles Lawford.

Singalong book about cleaning up, designed to teach Te Reo Maori. Includes activity ideas, guitar chords, and curriculum links.

He m?haro te manu, written by Sharon Holt.

Singalong book, showcasing New Zealand native birds, designed to teach Te Reo Maori. Includes English translation, activity ideas, guitar chords, and curriculum links.

Harry Potter & Fantastic beasts: a spellbinding guide to the films, Michael Kogge.

This beautiful guide is the perferct deep dive into the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. It has everything fans need to sort Hippogriffs from Horcuxes, trace the lineage of the most noble wizarding families, explore the different wizarding governments, and study Hogwarts from the early 1900s on. This handy handbook also comes complete with family trees, infographics, and more. Don't miss the connections to the latest film in the series, Fantastic beasts: the crimes of Grindelwald, with a peek at Albus Dumbledore's 1927 classroom and thy mysterious wonders of Circus Arcanus!

The LEGO movie 2: the awesomest, most amazing, most epic movie guide in the universe!, written by Helen Murray.

Discover everything there is to know about THE LEGO® MOVIE 2(TM) with this totally awesome guide to all the characters, vehicles and locations. The ultimate companion to the highly anticipated THE LEGO MOVIE 2, this book explores the heroes and the villains you'll meet in the movie. Packed full of exciting and informative text, plus illustrations of THE LEGO MOVIE 2 sets and minifigures, this book provides everything you need to know about THE LEGO MOVIE 2.

Pokémon ultimate guide.

The ultimate guide to the Pokémon movies; revisit the exciting stories of 12 favourite films. Relive epic battles, visit key locations, meet the heroes and villains as well as uncovering facts and stats about Pokémon and find out about Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, too. Gotta catch 'em all!

JoJo's guide to making your own fun: #doityourself, JoJo Siwa.

JoJo Siwa offers fans her best, most engaging book ever-jam-packed with inspiration for every day. Formatted as a back-to-school book with a year's worth of activities for rainy days, birthday parties, days at the beach, and everything in between, this interactive book will provide dozens of ideas to jump-start the creative brain. Making slime, crafting the best friendship bracelets, and planning a mother-daughter spa day at home are just a few things JoJo loves and wants you to enjoy, too.

City mazes: real street map puzzles to solve from Amsterdam to Vancouver.

Perfect for puzzle fans who love to travel, this fun, challenging and beautifully illustrated activity book takes readers on a journey across 30 of the world's greatest cities. Alongside famous sights like the Eiffel Tower and Empire State Building, each maze reveals hidden gems, flea markets, unusual shops, galleries, restaurants and more. Each destination in City Mazes is made from a geographically accurate street map and brought to life with Lonely Planet's trusted travel content.

Alice in Wonderland: a search & find book, illustrated by Isabel Munoz; original story by Lewis Carroll; retold by Sarah Powell with an introduction by Edward Wakeling.

Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland is retold in this illustrated search and find book, perfect for introducing children to this classic story and creating a keepsake title to treasure. The popular, magical story is retold in beautifully illustrated search and find scenes where you can find the characters on the busy pages, and follow them through the story. Each page is full of characters to find and details to spot in the busy scenes, such as Alice falling down the hole to Wonderland, the Cheshire Cat and Caterpillar in the forest, the Mad Hatter and Dormouse at the tea party and the Queen of Hearts as she plays croquet with a flamingo. Beautiful illustrations are accompanied by abridged text, perfect for sharing with little ones, and introducing them to Lewis Carroll's classic story.

Who what where?, Olivier Tallec.

Simple text asks the readers a series of questions about the characters on each page, and the child must decipher the visual clues to find the answer.

Where's Asterix?, [translator, Anthea Bell].

Minecraft: Guide to: Creative, [written by Craig Jelley].

Introduces such creative mode elements as functional and aesthetic decor, and provides directions for building a remote outpost, ocean observatory, and steampunk airship.

The daily joker, Garet P. Jones and Rachel Delahaye.

Welcome to The Daily Joker: with a belly-wobbling joke for every day of the year, and joking tips and challenges aplenty, this is the year you'll become the funniest version of you possible! Think of this joke book as a map allowing you to sail the seven sillies, plot a course to Hilarity Island, steer clear of the rocks of stony silence, surf the waves of laughter and dig up comedy gold. Note: Please keep this book somewhere safe. Maybe you can keep it on a shelf. Sort of like a shelf help book. Or in a sock drawer, since you'll be laughing yours off. Or inside your pillow. You know, just in case. Wherever you keep it, you'll need to open it every day to read your daily joke. And we guarantee that if you read one joke a day and complete one challenge a week, you will become the joker of all jokers!

My first silly kids jokes ages 3-5: especially created for kindergarten and beginner readers, Cindy Merrylove; [jokes and poems by Cindy Merrylove, Mr Krispell, Charlotte Collingwood].

This wonderful book was especially created for very young children ages 3-5. Joke telling is a very affective and fun way of building a child's confidence. The font on this book is very large and the cartoons are simple and funny. The more you laugh when your child reads you a joke the more confident they become until eventually they'll want to read jokes to everyone.If your looking for a fun way of getting even reluctant readers to read, this book will not disappoint.

Phrases of the moon: lunar poems, J. Patrick Lewis; illustrated by Jori van der Linde.

In this ode to the moon, poems weave together stories people have told for centuries with impressions we all might have had about this mysterious but constant celestial orb.

The Poetry zone: a celebration of 20 years of children's poetry, selected by Roger Stevens; illustrated by Joe Decie.

A fantastic collection celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Poetry Zone created by acclaimed children's poet Roger Stevens as a website where children and teenagers could send their poems and see them published.

A year of Scottish poems, foreword by Jackie Kay; chosen by Gaby Morgan.

A Year of Scottish Poems is a glorious collection of 366 poems compiled by Gaby Morgan. Reflecting the changing seasons, landscape and history of Scotland and her people and marking key dates in the Scottish calendar; from Burns Night to Hogmanay, these poems are powerful, thoughtful and uplifting. With an introduction from the National Poet for Scotland, Makar Jackie Kay, this collection is bursting at the seams with the strongest voices in Scottish poetry including Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, George Mackay Brown, Sir Walter Scott, Liz Lochhead, Don Paterson, Nan Shepherd, Stewart Conn, Kathleen Jamie, Elma Mitchell, John Rice, Muriel Spark, Iain Crichton Smith, Sorley MacLean, Julia Donaldson, Carolina Oliphant, Norman MacCaig, Marion Angus, Kate Clanchy, Carol Ann Duffy and many more to deliver magic on every page that lasts a whole year!

World's strangest places, Stuart Derrick & Charlotte Goddard.

Discover the planet's weirdest and most wonderful places. Our travel experts have found 40 of the planet's most bizarre sights and natural wonders and ranked them in order of their oddness! With jaw-dropping facts and amazing photos, we reveal the incredible power of nature, amazing feats of human construction and the world's most mysterious locations.

Why Don't We: in the limelight.

In the Limelight is the official Why Don't We autobiography, full of never-before-seen photos and behind-the-scenes info about one of today's hottest bands. When five guys decided to form a band, they never imagined that they would go from playing music online to playing tours across the world so quickly. Why Don't We has been together for less than two years, and they've already headlined sold out shows, played at Madison Square Garden, and amassed millions of fans. And this is all just the beginning. This is the official Why Don't We story, full of never-before-seen photos and everything you need to know about Corbyn, Daniel, Zach, Jonah, and Jack. Find out the secrets they've never shared with fans before, their embarrassing childhood stories, what they look for in a girlfriend, and how it felt to have their lives completely changed by this incredible journey.

Out of the ice: how climate change is revealing the past, written by Claire Eamer; illustrated by Drew Shannon.

As the Earth's climate continues to warm, the permafrost melts, glaciers are receding and ice patches are shrinking. It is a unique time on our planet, one that has resulted in a treasury of preserved organic material (e.g., caribou droppings and human and animal remains) and inorganic artifacts (e.g., tools and clothing) is being revealed by the big melt, providing us with entirely new information about how people and animals lived up to several thousand years ago. But it's a race against time for archaeologists because as soon as the objects begin to thaw, they also begin to disintegrate.

Barcelona city trails, Moira Butterfield.

Get ready for a walking tour like no other?all from the comfort of your sofa! This seriously streetwise guide is packed with themed trails, from food and festivals to music, art and sport, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales you won't find on the tourist routes. In City Trails: Barcelona, join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in another of the world's great cities. You'll discover human pyramids, dancing eggs, a witch school, and lots more!

Singapore city trails, Helen Greathead

Get ready for a walking tour like no other! This seriously streetwise guide is packed with themed trails, from history and skyscrapers to food, nature and spooky stuff, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales you won't find on the tourist routes. In City Trails: Singapore, join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in another of the world's great cities. You'll discover a wobbly rainforest walkway, a rainbow-coloured school, racing dragons, the world's longest rooftop swimming pool, and lots more!

Cheng shi yun zhuan de mi mi, Anni Suofei Baoman wen; Didiai Balisiweike tu; Tong Hua yi.

Xia yu shi shen me ya = It's raining, Gai'er Jibensi zhu, hui; Zhang Yiqi yi.

Dang qi e fan yue bing chuan: di qi e de qian xi zhi lü, Shalun Kaci Kupo zhu; Tangmu Lunnade hui; Pan Guiying yi.

Tu jie shi jie.: Shi wu de 100 jian shi er, Samu Beier, Leiqieer Fulisi, Luosi Huoer, Ailisi Zhanmusi, Jieermu Mading zhu; Feidelike Maliyani, Paerke Boluo hui; Tang Xiaoyu yi.

Yin mi de tu an, Bulangwen Bankeluofute wen tu; Li Yao yi.

Sachen suchen - Einsatzfahrzeuge, Illustration: Stefan Seidel; Text: Susanne Gernhäuser.

Ich hab dich lieb, Mama, Jillian Harker; Kristina Stephenson.

Hexe Lilli: der Drache und das magische Buch Knister; mit Illstrationen von Birgit Rieger.

Ein neues Haus für Charlie, Doris Lecher.

Tierstimmen, Elsa Mroziewicz.

Augen, Bauch und Hände: mein erstes Körperbuch, Illustration: Susanne Szesny; Text: Regina Schwarz.

Noraneko gundan aiueo, Kudō Noriko.

Kyabetsubatake no pyokori, Kai Nobue.

Ironna mi, Corman Clara; Mita Kayoko.

Ima donna kimochi?, e Fhiona Galloway; yaku Hayashi Kirin.

Kasajizō, Hayashi Kazuya; Nakawaki Hatsue.

Panda oyako taisō, Iriyama Satoshi.

Jūnishi no hajimari, Kabashima Yoshio; Nakawaki Hatsue.

Harinezumi no rūchika ringo torerukana: ehon, Kitami Yōko; Kanno Yōko.

Watanabe san, Kitamura Naoko.

Ikimono tokkyū kāru, Kiuchi Tatsuro.

Denshazushi, Maruyama Satoshi.

Undōkai ganbare yōi don no hi!, Masuda Yūko saku; Tachimoto Michiko e.

Hochosan kiki ippatsu, Miyanashi Tatsuya.

Pata pata ehon, saku Miyauni.

Umibe no koneko, Nishikawa Osamu; Uno Katsuhiko.

A kitten abandoned at the beach becomes friends with a crab. Together they help a seagull and then find they need help in return.

Okoraserukun, saku Nobumi.

Mushisan nanno gyōretsu, Ōmura Tomoko.

Kintarō, Saida Toshitsugu; Nakawaki Hatsue.

Potsupotsupotsu daijōbu, Shimokawara Yumi.

Mite mite, saku Sumairu Mama.

Ojiichan to pan, e bun Tana.

Kaze kaze kaze, Yamada Mitsuko.

Kaguyahime, Yanagida Yoshiaki; Nakawaki Hatsue.

Banana oishiku nāre, saku Yano Akemi.

Older Fiction

The assassination of Brangwain Spurge, M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin.

"Uptight elfin historian Brangwain Spurge is on a mission: survive being catapulted across the mountains into goblin territory, deliver a priceless peace offering to their mysterious dark lord, and spy on the goblin kingdom; from which no elf has returned alive in more than a hundred years. Brangwain's host, the goblin archivist Werfel, is delighted to show Brangwain around. They should be the best of friends, but a series of extraordinary double crosses, blunders, and cultural misunderstandings throws these two bumbling scholars into the middle of an international crisis that may spell death for them and war for their nations. Witty mixed media illustrations show Brangwain's furtive missives back to the elf kingdom, while Werfel's determinedly unbiased narrative tells an entirely different story.

The terrible two's last laugh, Mac Barnett, Jory John; illustrated by Kevin Cornell.

It's Miles and Niles's final year at Yawnee Valley Science and Letters Academy, and the Terrible Two have one goal: an epic prank. Something big, something brilliant, something that will leave a lasting legacy at their school. Which should be easy-peasy for these experts, especially now that their principal has gone from archnemesis to pranking protégé. But their smooth sailing gets downright bumpy when they find out that the new superintendent is none other than Bertrand Barkin, their principal's father and their sworn enemy.

Two roads, Joseph Bruchac.

It's 1932, and twelve-year-old Cal Black and his Pop have been riding the rails for years after losing their farm in the Great Depression. Cal likes being a "knight of the road" with Pop, even if they're broke. But then Pop has to go to Washington, DC; some of his fellow veterans are marching for their government checks, and Pop wants to make sure he gets his due, and Cal can't go with him. So Pop tells Cal something he never knew before: Pop is actually a Creek Indian, which means Cal is too. And Pop has decided to send Cal to a government boarding school for Native Americans in Oklahoma called the Challagi School. At school, the other Creek boys quickly take Cal under their wings. Even in the harsh, miserable conditions of the Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding school, he begins to learn about his people's history and heritage. He learns their language and customs. And most of all, he learns how to find strength in a group of friends who have nothing beyond each other.

The turnaway girls, Hayley Chewins.

Twelve-year-old Delphernia Undersea has spent her whole life in the cloister, hidden from sea and sky by a dome of stone and the laws of Blightsend. Outside, the Masters; all boys and men, play music. Inside, the turnaway girls silently, silently make that music into gold. Making shimmers, Mother Nine calls it. But Delphernia can't make shimmer. She would rather sing that stay silent. When a Master who doesn't act like a Master comes to the skydoor, it's a chance for Delphernia to leave the cloister.

Twilight of the elves, Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos.

Zed, Brock, and their friends may have saved Freestone from destruction, but the fight against the Dangers is far from over. No one knows what to expect next from the dark power that forced the elves to abandon their city. And the influx of elf refugees in Freestone strains resources and brews resentment among the townspeople. Things have shifted between best friends Zed and Brock, as well, with their friendship crumbling under the weight of the secrets they're keeping from each other. When tensions reach an all-time high, Queen Me'Shala, leader of the elves, approaches the Adventurers Guild with a mission. She wants a small group of adventurers to go behind the king's back on a covert mission to save her city, and Zed, Brock, Liza, Jett, Micah, and their elven friend Fel join the quest. To face a powerful form of magic thought to be extinct, the adventurers will have to learn how to rely on each other and fight harder than ever before.

Wicked Nix, Lena Coakley; illustrated by Jaime Zollars.

Mischievous woodland fairy Nix is up to no good. His beloved fairy queen has gone away, leaving him with a very important job: He must protect the forest from a most dangerous enemy; humans. When a determined invader trespasses on his territory, Nix's skills are put to the test as he invents several wicked tricks to chase the sorry fellow away. But when his efforts don't go quite according to plan, it becomes clear that this intruder, and this sprite, may not be at all what they seem.

Daughters of steel, Naomi Cyprus.

Halan was once a powerless princess. Now she's taken her rightful place as queen of the Magi Kingdom but she wonders if she'll ever be the ruler her people deserve. And Nalah used to be a powerful pauper. Now she's the Queen's Sword but the more Nalah's powers grow, the more unruly they become. One vision changes everything. Nalah embarks on a quest across the desert to harness her powers, while Halan must travel through the Transcendent Mirror to help the Thaumas of New Hadar. As a dark threat draws closer, can Nalah and Halan reunite to save both worlds and the future of magic?

Down with the Crims!, Kate Davies.

Imogen Crim has moved back home with her family and resumed her commitment to crime. But coming back to Blandington isn't quite so easy. Between Big Nana's crime theory assignments, regular schoolwork, and keeping up with her new archenemy Ava Gud, Imogen can't find a spare moment to participate in the family's new Crime Directive. And the Crims have even been bumped from the top spot on Blandington's Most Wanted list! Oh, the injustice! Then various Crims start disappearing without a trace, and Big Nana is convinced that the Kruk family is behind the kidnappings. Imogen will need to use all her shadiest and shiftiest skills if she's ever to see her family again.

The secrets of Winterhouse, Ben Guterson with illustrations by Chloe Bristol.

Back at the Winterhouse hotel for another holiday season, Elizabeth and Freddy, who love puzzles, dig deeper into the mystery surrounding a hotel guest who left behind odd artifacts, including a magical book that evil Gracella Winters once attempted to use to gain destructive power over the entire Falls lineage.

Children of Jubilee, Margaret Peterson Haddix.

Since the Enforcers raided Refuge City, Rosi, Edwy, and the others are captured and forced to work as slave labor on an alien planet, digging up strange pearls. Weak and hungry, none of them are certain they will make it out of this alive. But Edwy's tech-savvy sister, Kiandra, has always been the one with all the answers, and so they turn to her. But Kiandra realizes that she can't find her way out of this one on her own, and they all might need to rely on young Cana and her alien friend if they are going to survive.

A Nancy Drew Christmas, Carolyn Keene.

Nancy is spending her winter vacation at the most beautiful ski resort in Montana. Everything looks perfect, from the spectacular mountain views to the cosy rooms inside complete with fireplaces and holiday decorations. Unfortunately, not all is as jolly as it seems. Things started to go wrong on her very first day; she hit a bad patch of ice on a run down the slopes and broke her leg in a couple of different places. Then a doctor decided she needed a giant cast and lots of bed rest. It's been a week of unfortunate events for rest the resort too; there was a sabotaged opening dinner, multiple hotel room break-ins, and a dangerous trap was set for the star chef. And if she thought things couldn't get any worse, a giant storm is heading her way and may just snow everyone in for days. Trapped in a hotel with someone bent on destruction? Cast or no cast, you know this sleuth is on the case. It's almost Christmas and both guests and staff are starting to panic. With all the odds stacked against her, can Nancy solve these crimes in time and save the holiday season? Or is this one Yuletide she'll wish to forget?

Ogre enchanted, Gail Carson Levine.

Evie is happiest when she is healing people, diagnosing symptoms and prescribing medications, with the help of her devoted friend (and test subject) Wormy. So when Wormy unexpectedly proposes to her, she kindly turns him down; she has far too much to do to be marrying anyone. And besides, she simply isn't in love with him. But a certain meddling fairy named Lucinda has been listening in, and she doesn't approve of Evie's rejection. Suddenly, Evie finds herself transformed from a girl into a hideous, hungry ogre! Stuck in this new and confusing form, Evie now has only sixty-two days to accept another proposal or else be stuck as an ogre forever.

The night I met Father Christmas, Ben Miller with illustrations by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini.

Jackson knows all about the flying reindeer, he knows about the elves and the secret North Pole workshop, he knows about the magic that allows Father Christmas to deliver presents around the world in just one night, but there's one thing he doesn't know; how did Father Christmas become Father Christmas? That all changes when, one Christmas Eve, Jackson meets Father Christmas and hears his incredible story. So begins an enchanting fairy-tale into a magical snowy landscape, where Torvil, a mean-spirited and miserly elf, is about to discover the true meaning of Christmas. This might not have been the story Jackson was expecting but, as Father Christmas tells him, no good story ever is. Get ready for a Christmas classic in the making from actor and comedian Ben Miller with beautiful illustrations throughout from emerging talent Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, that will remind everyone of the true spirit of Christmas and prove once and for all that Father Christmas really does exist!

The book you're not supposed to have, Stephan Pastis.

The only thing you need to know about Timmy's latest memoir is that it was never meant for publication. Timmy's detective log was stolen, and if this book gets out, Timmy will be grounded for life. Or maybe even longer. Because while Timmy was meant to be focusing on schoolwork, he was continuing his detective work in a garden shed. You don't need the details. Just know this: there's a Merry, a Larry, a missing tooth and a disappearing friend. But don't tell Timmy's mother!

We meet again, Stephan Pastis.

His name is Failure. Timmy Failure. And his detective agency is on the verge of global domination. Global riches. Global fame. And yet the gods are throwing him curve balls: for starters, he's on a trial period in school and to keep his place he has to get good grades and really behave. The fabled Miracle report will be the key to his success.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, J.K. Rowling.

As Harry faces his upcoming fifth year at Hogwarts Academy, there are increasing rumors of dark times coming and of Lord Voldemort's return to power, and a secret anti-Voldemort society, The Order of the Phoenix, begins meeting again.

The tales of Beedle the Bard, J. K. Rowling; illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger; translated from the Ancient Runes by Hermione Granger; with commentary by Albus Dumbledore.

A collection of fairy tales for young wizards and witches. Each story is followed by observations on Wizarding history, personal reminiscences, and information on the story's key elements by Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore.

Noel Streatfeild's Christmas stories, with illustrations by Peter Bailey.

In this captivating collection of festive stories, there are auditions on stage and antics on ice, trips to the pantomime, holiday adventures, and laughter shared with family and friends. Charming, heartwarming and funny, this exciting new collection is sure to be a hit with readers of all ages. Originally written for annuals, magazines and the radio from the 1940s-60s, these stories by this much-loved author have never been collected before and will be a welcome discovery to all Streatfeild's admirers.

The hive queen, Tui T. Sutherland.

Growing up in the hives, Cricket has always had a million questions. Why are trees forbidden, even in art? Why do her parents seem to hate her? And the biggest, most dangerous and secret question of all: why is Cricket immune to Queen Wasp's powers? Whenever the queen takes control of all the HiveWings, speaking through their mouths and seeing through their eyes, Cricket has to hide, terrified of being discovered. Now she's hiding again, wanted for stealing the Book of Clearsight along with her new SilkWing friends, Blue and Swordtail, and the fierce LeafWing, Sundew. The fugitives need answers, and fast, in order to prevent a LeafWing attack. But Cricket has more questions than ever. How can she stay hidden and discover the queen's deadliest secret? And if she does succeed, can a powerless dragonet really do anything to topple a regime and stop a war?

Two's a crowd, Matthew Swanson & Robbi Behr.

When a baffling mystery strikes Tiddlywhump Elementary, sibling detectives and absolute opposites Moxie and Milton McCoy are on the case. She's the doer. He's the thinker. She's the heart. He's her heartburn. Moxie's friend Emily has received a suspicious letter signed with nothing but a sinister purple squiggle. Then more letters arrive; along with more questions. Who sent them? What do they mean? Is the world on the brink of collapse? Milton and Moxie are the perfect problem-solving team; if only they could get along. When their partnership falls apart, Moxie races to identify the mysterious Squiggler first, while learning the hard way that two McCoys really are better than one.

The good egg, Mariko Tamaki; illustrated by Brooklyn Allen.

When Ripley comes across an abandoned egg, she's determined to take care of it until the parent comes back. Unfortunately, her plan is quickly foiled by egg poachers, who steal the egg for their own collection.

Grandpa's great escape, written by David Walliams; illustrated by Tony Ross.

Jack's Grandpa wears his slippers to the supermarket serves up Spam à la Custard for dinner and often doesn't remember Jack's name. But he can still take to the skies in a speeding Spitfire and save the day. An exquisite portrait of the bond between a small boy and his beloved Grandpa this book takes readers on an incredible journey with Spitfires over London and Great Escapes through the city in a high octane adventure full of comedy and heart.

The boy in the dress, David Walliams; illustrated by Quentin Blake.

Dennis' life is boring and lonely. His mother left two years ago, his truck driver father is depressed, his brother is a bully and, worst of all, 'no hugging' is one of their household rules. But one thing Dennis does have is soccer - he's the leading scorer on his team. Oh, and did we mention his secret passion for fashion? When Dennis' friend Lisa discovers his stash of Vogue magazines, she convinces him to vamp it up and wear a dress to school. But in class, his hilarious hijinks as 'Denise' are brought to a screeching halt when the headmaster discovers his secret and delivers the worst punishment of all. Dennis is expelled from school and therefore forbidden to play in the soccer Final Cup. Can the team win the most important game of the year without their star player? And, more importantly, will Dennis gain the love and respect of his friends and family, even in a dress?

The ice monster, David Walliams; illustrated by Tony Ross.

When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster; a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole, she's determined to discover more. A chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, and sparks the adventure of a lifetime; from London to the heart of the Arctic!

Two cats and a baby, Tom Watson.

When Grandma Cobb arrives to babysit the new baby Millie, she gets trapped inside the bathroom, locked away from Millie, and Stick Cat needs to rescue her, but he also needs to help Edith in her new role as babysitter-in-chief.

Love like sky, Leslie C. Youngblood.

G-baby and her younger sister, Peaches, are still getting used to their "blended-up" family. They live with Mama and Frank out in the suburbs, and they haven't seen their real daddy much since he married Millicent. G-baby misses her best friend back in Atlanta, and is crushed that her glamorous new stepsister, Tangie, wants nothing to do with her. G-baby is so preoccupied with earning Tangie's approval that she isn't there for her own little sister when she needs her most. Peaches gets sick- really sick. Suddenly, Mama and Daddy are arguing like they did before the divorce, and even the doctors at the hospital don't know how to help Peaches get better. It's up to G-baby to put things right. She knows Peaches can be strong again if she can only see that their family's love for her really is like sky.

Picture Books

Baby's first Chinese new year, [editor, Sally Beets].

The bright and colorful images in this book are the perfect way to discover the new year holiday traditions together. From colourful lanterns, to beautiful traditional clothes, to special animals that each year is named after, Baby's First Chinese New Year features all the familiar favorites associated with Asia's biggest and brightest celebration.

Shoelaces are impossible, Ed Allen; [illustrated by] Nathaniel Eckstrom.

I am never going to be able to tie my shoelaces. Its impossible! Caterpillar really wants to learn to tie his shoelaces so he can be a tap dancing star! Luckily, his bunny friend gives him all the steps to learn how to do it. You can learn too!

Goodnight, seahorse, Carly Allen-Fletcher.

A child's introduction to creatures of the sea as a seahorse makes its way to "bed."

The colour of happy, Laura Baker; [illustrated by] Angie Rozelaar.

A beautiful exploration of feelings shown through colour as one little boy navigates a range of emotions; from happiness and excitement to hope and love, all on his way to present a gift to his mum. Blue is for the calm I feel wandering in the spring. Yellow is for happy when I spot a special thing. This book is the perfect introduction to both emotions and colours.

The last king of Angkor Wat, Graeme Base.

Tiger, Gibbon, Water Buffalo and Geeko are sitting amongst the ruins of ancient Angkor Wat, wondering which of them would have made the best king. The appearance of a mysteries visitor leads them to discover their true selves in a race to a distant hilltop. A timeless fable full of adventure and beauty from a much-loved storyteller.

Uno's garden, Graeme Base.

I'm sad, Michael Ian Black; illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

Flamingo learns that it is okay to be sad sometimes and that her friends, the little girl and Potato, will stand by her no matter how she feels.

Animals, [made by Ellie Boultwood, Rhea Gaughan, Natalie Munday and Amy Oliver].

Adorable and irresistible touch-and-feel board book for babies and toddlers. Full of fabulous photos of furry animals to stroke and textures to explore. On each double-page spread, there is a different texture to find, and the rhyming text makes the whole shared experience an enjoyable one for both parent and child.

Night play: a bedtime story in three acts, Lizi Boyd.

Arlo is sleepy, but his stuffed toys want to put on a play before bedtime, and the cast of characters appears through die-cut pages.

There's a dinosaur on the 13th floor, Wade Bradford; illustrated by Kevin Hawkes.

Welcome to the Sharemore Hotel, said the porter. You must be Mr Snore. Let me show you to your room. Mr Snore checks into a hotel room, only to discover that the room is already occupied by a mouse! So he moved from floor to floor until he reached the thirteenth floor where there awaits surprise and not only for Mr Snore!

What if--?, Anthony Browne.

Joe is nervous about his first big party, and as Mum walks him along the darkening street to his friend's house, his imagination starts to run wild. They search for the right place, looking through the windows, wondering "What if...?" while making surprising discoveries along the way.

Miss Pinkeltink's purse, written by Patty Brozo; illustrated by Ana Ochoa.

Miss Pinkeltink carries everything she owns in her purse, but she happily gives things away to people who need them; when Zoey realizes Miss Pinkeltink sleeps in the park she decides to change that.

Pine & Boof: blast off!, Ross Burach.

When an egg from outer space falls on Boof's head, he and his best friend Pine must travel to outer space to return the space egg to its space nest.

Adrian Simcox does not have a horse, written by Marcy Campbell; illustrated by Corinna Luyken.

Adrian Simcox brags about owning a horse, and Chloe just knows he's making stuff up until she learns an important lesson in empathy.

Elbow Grease, John Cena; illustrated by Howard McWilliam.

Meet Elbow Grease. He's a little smaller than the other monster trucks, but he's proud of what makes him different. Win or lose, he always tries his best.

Farm, [this book was made by Aimée Chapman, Rhea Gaughan, Natalie Munday and Amy Oliver].

Farm animals feature in this tactile board book, with its rhyming language and textured illustrations.

My little book of animals, [this book was made by Aimee Chapman, Hannah Cockayne and Kylie Hamley].

My Little Animals Book will help to develop vocabulary and strengthen language skills. With bright photographs of animals that children will recognise and clear labels, there is plenty to explore in this engaging board book. The rainbow-coloured, tabbed page edges make it easy to turn the page.

The prince and the witch and the thief and the bears, Alastar Chisholm; illustrated by Jez Tuya.

When it's time for Jamie's bedtime story, his dad begins to tell an age-old fairy tale about a prince in a faraway land full of dragons, wolves and princesses in distress. But inquisitive Jamie can't help but add to his dad's story, and the prince is soon joined by an evil-eyed witch who turns people to jelly, a broccoli-wielding ninja frog and a jewel-thief, lock picking princess. It may not be the story Dad set out to tell, but together, he and Jamie create something much more energetic and hilarious than they could have alone.

A very late story, Marianna Coppo.

This playful tale features some very patient creatures all waiting for their story and one not-so-patient bunny who decides to create its own!

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

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

Te pohū, nā Sacha Cotter; nā Josh Morgan ngā pikitia; nā Kawata Teepa i whakamāori.

Ko te wā o te raumati, kāore he kaupapa i tua atu i te mahi... pohū! Kei tēnā, kei tēnā tōna ake tino pohū. Engari, tērā tētahi tama, e kore e tika i a ia tana pohū. Tūpono rawa atu ki te muna o ngā muna, koia kei a ia.

Maisy's digger, Lucy Cousins.

Have fun with Maisy in this digger-shaped board book from the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins. Dig, dig, dig! Maisy loves being in her digger and today she is digging a pond in her garden! Eddie fills the huge hole with water, Cyril plants some flowers around the edge and all that's needed now is some fish. Plop, plop, plop! What a busy day!

Old friends new friends, Andrew Daddo; [illustrated by] Jonathan Bentley.

It's the first day of school, and none of my old friends are in my new class! Making new friends can be hard, but in this gorgeous new picture book, it can also be a whole lot of fun!

Oh no! look what the cat dragged in, author, Joy H. Davidson; illustrator Jenny Cooper.

"A week at grandma's house descends into chaos as the cat brings a range of increasingly icky creatures inside every night"--Back cover.

Grandma bird, Benji Davies.

Noi isn't at all sure about staying at Grandma's. Grandma boils seaweed for soup, and there's not much to do on the tiny island where she lives where the wind cuts in and the grass grows sideways. But that's before Noi gets swept up in the dramatic rescue that will mark the beginning of their touching new friendship.

Time for bed, Pete the Kitty, James Dean.

Mom tries to get Pete the Kitty ready for bed, but Pete is not ready to go to sleep yet.

I love you more than…, written by Taye Diggs; illustrated by Shane W. Evans.

A father reassures his young son that although they cannot always be together, he misses his baby boy and always thinks about him.

Happy to be me, Emma Dodd.

Thank you, hands, you touch and hold. Ears, you hear the things I'm told. Thank you, eyes, you let me see. Oh, I'm so happy to be me! From arms that let us hug, to feet that are perfect for tickling our bodies are amazing. And the most important thing of all? Our hearts that let us love!

Jack and the flumflum tree, written by Julia Donaldson; illustrated by David Roberts.

Magnus and the night lion, Sanne Dufft.

In the daytime, Morgan's tall hat and toy sword make him feel big and strong, but they aren't enough to drive away his fears at night. His beloved Nana provides a solution with a special lion toy that Morgan imagines comes to life at night to help him face down his bad dreams.

When sadness comes to call, Eva Eland.

When Sadness arrives, try not to be afraid: give it a name, listen to it and spend some time together. Maybe all it wants is to know that it's welcome. This beautiful debut by new author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes a poignant but uplifting look at dealing with uncomfortable emotions.

The truth about old people, Elina Ellis.

When you're small, everybody bigger than you seems really old. But does being older have to mean being boring, or slow, or quiet? No! Elina Ellis' wonderful illustrations reveal that the age you are makes no difference to how amazing you can be.

No boring stories, words by Julie Falatko; pictures by Charles Santoso.

Bored with sweet, boring picture books about cute and fluffy creatures, a group of unpopular animals tries to write an adventure story featuring themselves, with unwanted help from over-eager Bunny.

Dreamweaver, Claire Freedman & Carrie May.

When night shadows fall, and the moonlight gleams, The dreamweaver comes with her sack full of dreams. The dreamweaver collects her magical dreams and sprinkles dream-dust on all the sleepy baby jungle animals.

Superkid, written by Claire Freedman; illustrated by Sarah McIntyre.

With x-ray vision, super speed and bravery by the bag-load, Superkid is always on hand to save the day! He can spot bullies trying to steal your bubblegum, and he can make even pirates surrender An encouraging message about every child's potential to be a hero.

Eddie's garden and how to make things grow, Sarah Garland.

What makes Eddie's garden grow? Earth, rain, sun and all sorts of creatures, of course! Eddie's garden is magnificent, from his stringy bean house to his tall sunflowers. How Eddie's garden grows and develops is clearly told in this gentle story with lively characters and colourful illustrations.

Storm boy: colours, illustrations, Jenni Goodman.

Learn the colours of the beach with Mr Percival and Storm Boy.

Storm boy: numbers, [illustrations, Jenni Goodman].

Mr Percival and Storm Boy learn numbers on the beach.

Storm boy: rescue, illustrations, Jenni Goodman.

Mr Percival and Storm Boy make a dramatic rescue.

Perfect square, Michael Hall.

A perfect square that's perfectly happy is torn into pieces, punched with holes, crumpled, and otherwise changed, but finds in each transformation that it can be something new, and just as happy.

Christmas comes to Moominvalley, adapted from the Tove Jansson classic; [written by] Alex Haridi, Cecilia Davidsson; [illustrated by] Filippa Widlund; [translated by A. A. Prime].

An exquisitely illustrated re-telling of Tove Jansson's classic story The Fir Tree, in which the Moomins are woken up from their winter sleep to be told that 'Christmas' is coming. The only trouble is, the Moomins have no idea who, or what Christmas is.

How to ride a polar bear, Caryl Hart; [illustrated by] Ed Eaves.

When Albie and his mum go to the museum, Albie has no idea what is in store for him. He know that museums are fusty and dusty and full of smelly things, but what he doesn't expect are igloos, wolves and a real life polar bear.

Knock knock alien, Caryl Hart & [illustrated by] Nick East.

Aliens at the door can only mean trouble in this hilarious rhyming counting book that is out of this world! A little girl is in for an interstellar adventure when the noisy space invaders hijack her house to get home. Can she get back down to Earth without waking Gran?

Our baby, Libby Hathorn; [illustrated by] Tamsin Ainslie.

Join this charming family of bears as they sing and chuckle and snuggle their way through a sunny afternoon. They delight in each other's company and they delight in the myriad ways a baby can bring joy to everyday life.

Fearless Mirabelle, Katie Haworth & [illustrated by] Nila Aye.

Mirabelle and Meg Moffat are twins and their mum and dad are famous circus acrobats. Mirabelle is fearless. She promises to be the most topsy- turvy, upside down acrobat of all. Meg does not. In fact, Meg is afraid of heights. Is Mirabelle afraid of anything? With her new grand show opening, Meg might be about to find out

A parade of elephants, Kevin Henkes.

Up and down, over and under, through and around, five big and brightly coloured elephants are on a mission in this picture book for young children by Kevin Henkes. Where are they going? What will they do when they get there? It's a surprise!

Winter is here, Kevin Henkes; illustrated by Laura Dronzek.

Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings.

Twinkle, Katharine Holabird and Sarah Warburton.

From the author of the global success Angelina Ballerina, comes the first title in this brand new series for all those who love fairies, friendship and pink! It's Twinkle's first day at The Fairy School of Magic and Music, and she can't wait to make spells like all the big fairies. But Twinkle keeps forgetting the magic words and her spells go from bad to worse!

Aalfred and Aalbert, Morag Hood.

Two aardvarks who lead solitary lives, Aalbert by day and Aalfred by night, sometimes wonder if they would like to be part of a pair but how will they meet?

Animal opposites: a pop-up book, Petr Horáček.

Turn the pages, lift the flaps, and see animals of all shapes and sizes bring the world of opposites to life. From slow snail to fast cheetah, heavy hippo to light butterfly, smooth frog to prickly porcupine, Petr Horáček's brightly colored pop-up animals and interactive flaps make early learning irresistible and fun.

Anna at the art museum, Hazel Hutchins & Gail Herbert; illustrated by Lil Crump.

A little girl becomes bored and cranky during a visit to an art museum until she begins to identify with details in the paintings. Suddenly art starts to imitate real life.

Forest dream, Ayano Imai.

One cool fall day, a boy sees a rabbit zip by with an acorn. Curious, he watches first the rabbits, then the birds, and in turn, each of the creatures of the forest bury seeds and nuts in the ground. The life cycle of the forest and all the creatures that support it are portrayed in this lovely book. Even the young boy does his part reminding the reader how each of us is connected to all living things.

Horse meets Dog, Elliott Kalan; illustrations by Tim Miller.

When Horse and Dog meet, Dog thinks he has met a very big canine, Horse thinks he has come across a tiny little baby horse, and humorous confusion ensues.

Arnie the doughnut, cooked up by Laurie Keller.

At first glance, Arnie looks like an average doughnut; round, cakey, with a hole in the middle, iced and sprinkled. He was made by one of the best bakeries in town, and admittedly his sprinkles are candy-coloured. Still, a doughnut is just a doughnut, right? Wrong! Not if Arnie has anything to say about it. And, for a doughnut, he sure seems to have an awful lot to say. Can Arnie change the fate of all doughnuts; or at least have a hand in his own future? Well, you'll just have to read this funny story and find out for yourself.

Mog and Bunny and other stories, Judith Kerr.

Everyone's favourite family cat is back in this collection of three MOG stories. Mog's antics have entertained generations of children ever since her first appearance in 1970, making this lovable cat one of the most enduringly popular characters in children's books. The stories included are: Mog and Bunny Mog and the V.E.T. Mog and the Granny This wonderful book is perfect for reading at bedtime and makes the perfect for gift for Mog fans.

The new baby and me, Christine Kidney; [illustrated by] Hoda Haddadi.

Beautifully illustrated by Hoda Haddadi, this book follows a family of five siblings as they imagine what their new baby brother will be like. Will he be a scientist or dreamer? A pirate or an artist? Each child projects their own ideas and fantasies onto the new baby. All they know is that he'll be just like them! But they are in for a bit of a surprise.... A beautiful picture book that celebrates individuality and imagination. Additional ideas for art and collage activities included to help prepare for a new sibling. A perfect book for families with a little one on the way.

The chilly penguin, Constanze von Kitzing; translated by Lisa Rosinsky.

How can a chilly little penguin get warm? Themes of perseverance, problem-solving and friendship give caregivers and children lots to talk about, while the penguins amusing antics and the storys sweet ending make for a fun storytime for toddlers.

Dreamland, Noah Klocek.

As Amelie goes to bed, she sets out in search of her dreams, venturing into a surreal world and overcoming cold toes, tangled blankets, and ticking clocks to uncover her favourite dreams.

Mika: the bear who didn't want to sleep, Erik Kriek; translated by Laura Watkinson.

Mika the little bear loves to run and play all about the forest, but she soon learns that winter is on its way, and she is meant to spend these long, cold months hibernating with her mother and father. When the Old Owl tells Mika about the Northern Lights that appear every winter, she can't stand the thought of missing something so beautiful, and so she sets out on a secret, snowy adventure to find them!

Dragons in love, written by Alexandre Lacroix; illustrated by Ronan Badel; [translated by Vanessa Miéville].

Young Drake the dragon is playing happily at the park when a little girl kisses him on the snout, disaster! Smoke comes out of his nostrils! What should he do? Perhaps his dad will be able to give him some advice. Dragons in Love is a funny and moving story about young love and the bonds between fathers and children, with a positive message and all the magic and mayhem you'd hope for in a tale about dragons.

Clever crow = Wäk Liya-Djambatj, Nina Lawrence; illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft.

A warm and witty tale about a hungry crow who has to be very clever when he is searching for food. Clever Crow is presented in English and Djambarrpuynu, one of the many Yolnu languages of the Indigenous people of North East Arnhem Land.

Two kings, Emma Lewis.

When the old king dies, a Duke and Earl find themselves in competition for the Kingdom. Their vanity and greed see them locked in a futile battle, which impacts the lives of the people who live in the Kingdom. But what do the people want? And will anyone listen? In this moralistic tale about the dangers of vanity and power-hungry leaders, Emma Lewis's distinctive collage style, inspired by the famous Bayeux Tapestry, lends a unique approach to a contemporary folktale.

Liza Jane & the dragon, Laura Lippman; illustrated by Kate Samworth.

Liza Jane believed she could find better parents. So she fired her mom and dad and hired the first applicant who came to the door; a dragon. Cool. Dragons like pizza. So does Liza Jane. But this dragon only has one solution to every problems. And it's not cool. In fact, it's pretty hot.

Duck and Hippo: the secret valentine, Jonathan London; illustrated by Andrew Joyner.

It's Valentine's Day, and something curious is going on. As the birds tweet their love songs, Hippo and his friends Elephant, Pig, and Turtle each receive mysterious, unsigned Valentine's Day cards. Hippo wonders if his is from Duck; Elephant and Turtle think theirs are from Pig; and Pig dreams that hers is from Turtle. The cards tell the friends to come to the park at four o'clock to meet their valentines, so they'll find out soon enough! As the clock ticks away, the friends wonder, and dream, about their valentines and make special preparations. But when they arrive, surprise! This Valentine's Day might not go exactly the way they expected, but one thing is certain: being friends with Duck and Hippo is always a special treat!

My little book of words, [this book was made by Alice Luffman, Hannah Cockayne, Kylie Hamley].

This classic Priddy title is a step on from a first words book and will help your toddler to develop their vocabulary and strengthen their language skills.

The Pooka party, Shona Shirley MacDonald.

The Pooka is a magical shapeshifter who lives in the mountains all alone; fixing things, painting, dancing and singing. Suddenly, none of this seems fun any more, the Pooka realises that its lonely and hasn't seen its friends in ages! After having some time to think, the Pooka decides to throw a big party and invite all of its friends.

Katie and the bathers, James Mayhew.

A summer's day is just too hot for Katie, so when she sees a painting of a cool river at the gallery, she can't resist diving straight in! But Katie doesn't just create a splash, she creates a flood! Can Katie stop the chaos she's caused?

Katie in London, James Mayhew.

When Katie and her brother, Jack, visit London with Grandma, at first it seems it's full of big buses, big buildings and bigger crowds. When they stop off at Trafalgar Square, something quite unusual happens they meet a talking stone lion! The lion takes them on a wonderful tour of the city taking in such sights as The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye! It's a daytrip to London that Katie and Jack will never forget! Featuring many of the key sights of Britain's capital, this storybook has become a bestselling introduction to London, and a perfect story for children visiting the city for the first time.

Elmer and the big bird, David McKee.

One day, Elmer notices that there are no birds around. How strange! Soon he finds them hiding from the nasty bully bird in a nearby cave. The bully bird is mean and likes to frighten the little birds. Led by Elmer, the animals work together to frighten off the bully - and succeed!. One day, Elmer notices that there are no birds around. How strange! Soon he finds them hiding from the nasty bully bird in a nearby cave. The bully bird is mean and likes to frighten the little birds. Led by Elmer, the animals work together to frighten off the bully - and succeed!.

Elmer and the wind, David McKee.

Aided and abetted by his ventriloquist cousin, Wilbur, Elmer pretends to be blown away on the windiest day. They make fools of the other elephants, but when the laughter dies down, Elmer reassures them that a heavy elephant is safe in the worst of gales. When he tries to prove it, much to his surprise, he really does get blown away!

Hugless Douglas and the baby birds, David Melling.

When a nest full of eggs comes crashing down Hugless Douglas offers to look after them until Swoopy Bird has built a new home. But Douglas soon discovers a hug is not enough to keep a little egg safe.

Hip-hop Lollipop, Susan McElroy Montanari; illustrated by Brian Pinkney.

Follow a little girl as she moves, swings, and grooves her way through her bedtime routine, dancing all the while, until she finally closes her eyes and dances through her dreams.

On the way home, Jill Murphy.

Claire has hurt her knee so she sets off home to tell her mum all about it. On the way she meets her friends and tells them how the fall happened. But just how did it happen? Was she dropped by a wolf, a slithering snake, an enormous dragon or a hairy gorilla?! On the Way Home is a fantastic journey of the imagination that every child who tells the occasional tall tale will relate to!

Mannie and the long brave day, Martine Murray and Sally Rippin.

Mannie is going on an adventure. She's taking her favourite elephant Lulliput and her doll Strawberry Luca. And she hasn't forgotten her special box of secret things, just in case the adventure gets adventurous. Ages 2 to 4 years.

If you give a mouse a cookie, written by Laura Numeroff; illustrated by Felicia Bond.

Relating the cycle of requests a mouse is likely to make after you give him a cookie takes the reader through a young child's day.

Flat cat, Hiawyn Oram; illustrated by Gwen Millward.

Sophie absolutely adores Jimi and smothers him with treats. She thinks he has everything a cat could possibly desire. And Jimi does but he doesn't because secretly Jimi longs to explore the bright and bustling world outside. So when Sophie rushes out one day forgetting her keys, there's only one thing for it: Jimi slips on his coat and skedaddles out of there, too! Where will he go and who will he meet on those wild and exciting streets? And what on earth will Sophie say?

Mia moves out, Miranda Paul; illustrated by Paige Keiser.

Mia loved her big, bright room until she had to share it with her new brother. With Brandon's toys, books, and even underwear taking up space, Mia has finally had it. "I'm moving out!" There are lots of new and interesting spaces she could settle into the bathroom, the basement, even a pillow fort. But something is always missing. What could it be? Tackling the oh-so-relatable topic of finding a space of one's own, Mia will inspire siblings everywhere to work together as a team. Because sometimes the best place of all is a shared one.

The wallaby in the garden, written by Ganga Powell & illustrated by Olivia Godbee.

A wallaby and her joey are causing chaos in the garden! A big family of cousins, aunts, uncles, parents and grandparents must find a way to keep her out before she causes too much damage. But in the end, do they really want her to go?

Last stop on the Reindeer Express, Maudie Powell-Tuck, [illustrated by] Karl James Mountford.

Mia misses her Daddy. Without him, Christmas has lost its magic. But when Mia discovers a world within a mysterious post box, she is whisked away on a truly wonderful adventure over sparkling seas and streets of paper stars. But what will Mia find at the end of her journey?

Here comes Stinkbug!, Tohby Riddle.

The hilarious story about a smelly bug whose unique talent saves the day. Stinkbug can really stink. But when it starts bugging his friends, Stinkbug wonders if it's time to stop doing what stink bugs do best.

I feel sick!, Tony Ross.

The Little Princess is too sick to walk the dog and she's far too sick to go to school. But when she's invited to a party, she makes a miraculous recovery! Until, that is, she eats too many cakes and sweets.

Everybunny dream, Ellie Sandall.

A delightful bedtime routine perfect for snuggling up and sharing. Cuddle up and snuggle tight. Close your eyes and say goodnight. A cosy group, A peaceful scene everybunny dream!

Making a friend, story by Tammi Sauer; pictures by Alison Friend.

Beaver is good at making just about everything but not friends. One winter day, Beaver sees some snowflakes in the sky and gets a great idea: he'll make a friend. Yes! A snowman will be a great friend! Raccoon passes by as Beaver sets to work and offers a helping hand. The two work side by side to give their snowman everything a friend needs. But when the snowman proves to be a little cold, Beaver discovers that he may have unknowingly "made" another buddy instead.

Quiet Wyatt, Tammi Sauer; illustrated by Arthur Howard.

A friendship is born when soft-spoken Wyatt is paired with outgoing Noreen on a class field trip.

Farm animals, Rachael Saunders.

Turn the pages of the brilliant book within a book to match the animals and their noises in this stylish, interactive board book. Bright colours and simple words introduce children to farm animals and their noises and the mix-and-match game makes learning fun.

Richard Scarry's best word book ever.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever with this wonderful, fun picture book edition. Join Kathy Bear, Kenny Bear and their Busytown friends to learn lots of everyday words. Illustrated in Scarry's signature style, the book is packed with hundreds of names for objects both familiar and new, grouped by subject, occasion and theme. From colours and numbers to fruit and vegetables to animals, vehicles and so much more, this is a beautifully entertaining way to expand a child's knowledge of the world.

Dr. Seuss's 1 2 3.

Count on Dr. Seuss to make learning numbers fun! This simple, rhymed riff about counting is illustrated with art from some of the most beloved works by Dr. Seuss.

Head, shoulders, knees and toes, illustrated by Matt Shanks.

Head and shoulders, knees and toes and tails and scales, paws and claws! Come and get fit with the Aussie animals as they dance, run, jump and clap hands together! But look out you never know who else might drop in on the fun too! See if you can wiggle your nose like Wombat, touch your toes with Emu, or run as fast as Bilby does in this lively and playful Australian version of the favourite song.

Jack (not Jackie), words by Erica Silverman; pictures by Holly Hatam.

Susan loves her baby sister, Jackie, but as Jackie grows older and behaves more and more like a boy Susan must adjust to having a brother, Jack, instead.

Hol? colors, Rina Singh.

A vibrant board book that introduces little ones to the Hindu festival of Holi with a rainbow of colours.

Numbers, [text, Dawn Sirett; special photography, Dave King].

You can introduce your baby to numbers with touch and feel textures. Get to know how numbers feel with Baby Touch and Feel Numbers, let them touch and learn about numbers one to ten with a cuddly dog, furry cats, shiny fire engines, fuzzy ducklings and more! You can encourage your baby to learn early concepts such as colours, shapes and patterns as they turn each page. The easily recognisable images and labels will encourage recognition and naming of objects while the textured format promotes sensory learning. This chunky package is perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and young minds to develop. Sturdy pages with rounded corners means Baby Touch and Feel Numbers will provide hours of enjoyment.

Daddy Fartypants, Emer Stamp; [illustrated by] Matt Hunt.

Of all the reasons to be embarrassed by your dad, loud and persistent farting is the worst. The trouble with Daddy Fartypants is that he won't even say sorry for his bottom blasts; he always blames someone else. But that all changes when Daddy meets his son's lovely (and very windy) new teacher.

Where's the little mouse?, Sam Taplin; illustrated by Stephen Barker.

Where's the birthday cake? Where's the hungry dog? This adorable book is full of rhyming questions for little children to answer by looking at and talking about the charming illustrations. A lovely way to encourage young children to talk and form sentences, and a delightful book to enjoy together.

Is that you, Eleanor Sue?, Tricia Tusa.

Saturdays are dress-up days when Eleanor Sue climbs out the window tiptoes over to the front door and rings the doorbell. When her mother answers, she doesn't see Eleanor Sue. She sees a cranky old neighbour. Or a hungry witch. Or a white-bearded wizard. Eleanor Sue is a master of disguise, but when her mother gets in on the act, along with Grandma, anything can happen.

Gilda the giant sheep, Emilio Urberuaga; [English translation, Ben Dawlatly].

Gilda the giant sheep must escape from the mountain where she lives. When she arrives in the city, she has an incredible adventure. But will Gilda find a new home?

Phone call with a fish, written by Silvia Vecchini; illustrated by Sualzo.

A school trip to the science museum inspires a curious girl to make a connection with a shy, silent boy in her class.

Invisible Jerry, Adam Wallace; [illustrated by] Guiseppe Poli.

People don't notice Jerry. If someone bumps into him, they don't say sorry. If someone waves, it's always to somebody behind him. If he makes a joke, no one laughs. He never gets picked last for sports teams but that's because he never gets picked at all. It's like he's invisible. Until Molly comes along. Molly asks Jerry his opinion. She shares things with him. She laughs with him. She sees him. And it's then that Jerry realizes he can pay her gift forward, as there are plenty of other kids who feel invisible too.

It's a story, Rory!, Frances Watts & [illustrated by] David Legge.

'Hey, Milly, why are we on this blank page?' 'It won't be blank for long. We're going to be in a story, Rory!' Rory has never been in a story before and he's not even sure how one works. Luckily, he and his friend Milly have a helpful voice on the page (that's me, the narrator) to guide them on an amazing adventure as they encounter an exciting plot, spectacular settings and some very funny characters.

Dino-Christmas, Lisa Wheeler; illustrations by Barry Gott.

Dinos big and small deck the halls and enjoy snowball fights, hot cocoa, a parade, and more. Share in the dinosaurs' delight as they eagerly await the arrival of everyone's favorite; Santa Claws.

I got it!, David Wiesner.

The few seconds after the ball leaves the bat can be infinitely long. For this eager young outfielder, there's plenty of time to envision the increasingly fantastic and funny situations that might interfere with making the catch. Summoning determination and courage, he overcomes the imaginary obstacles and turns them into a springboard for success. I Got It! reveals the extraordinary within the ordinary, taking readers on an amazing journey in a few seconds on a baseball field.

A concert in the park, Kazuaki Yamada.

One afternoon a small boy hears a melody coming from a nearby park. When he investigates he finds a lone rabbit playing the piano so he joins in with his harmonica to make a duet. More animals emerge from the wood to add to the music. Their music fills the whole park. When a bird came by who did not have an instrument she was asked to sing. Their magical concert drew listeners from out of the woods.

In blossom, [Yooju Cheon; translated by Okkyun Choi].

One day, a cat and dog meet on a bench. The cat eats her lunch. The dog reads his book. But the sun twinkles, the breeze blows, and there's something sweet in the air. This is a beautifully illustrated story of the joys of spring and finding a new friend.

Younger Fiction

Twinkle, twinkle, little bat, illustrations by J. Yi.

An anthology of nine beastly bedtime stories for all kinds of kids from some of Australia's most loved children's authors. Filled with terrific twists on the traditional; from sleepovers of doom to pirate dance parties, these stories are sure to have kids shaking in their bed with laughter. Bursting with humour and full of spooky illustrations from Anne Yi, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat is the perfect antidote for bedtime blues.

Cezanne and the apple boy, Laurence Anholt.

Paul Cezanne was one of the greatest of the French impressionist painters. This delightful book follows his son, also called Paul, as he travels to the mountains to spend a summer with his father. He discovers that his father, a very large man, paints the natural world with a passion that few can understand. But one day they meet an art dealer in a village who offers to try to sell some of the paintiings in Paris…the rest is history. The reader gains a real insight into Cezanne the man through the eyes of a child - sometimes frightening, fastidious (he won't touch other people), warm-hearted, driven by a passion for his art. And it provides a vivid introduction to Cezanne's work, with reproductions of his most famous paintings incorporated in the illustrations. Previous titles in series: Camille and the Sunflowers (Van Gogh) Degas and the Little Dancer Leonardo and the Flying Boy (da Vinci) Picasso and the Girl with a Ponytail The Magical Garden of Claude Monet Matisse, King of Colour.

Thomas the tank engine: the classic collection: a unique collection of the original stories, The Rev. W. Awdry; [illustrations by C. Reginald Dalby, John T. Kenney, Gunvor and Peter Edwards].

Thomas the Tank Engine started life as a character in a bedtime story created by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry for his young son, Christopher. This edition is a collection of 56 stories from Reverend Awdry's hughely popular Railway Series, beautifully illustrated with restored colour artwork.

Bad Kitty: kitten trouble, Nick Bruel.

When a nearby cat shelter is destroyed, Bad Kitty's family decides to foster some of the displaced kittens.

Bad Kitty school daze, Nick Bruel.

When Kitty's owners have finally had enough of her bad behavior, it's time to ship her off to obedience school.

Lullaby Lake, Katrina Charman; [illustrations by Jeremy Norton].

Their magical map is leading Tag, Skyla, and Blaze closer and closer to The Shadowlands, Thorn's territory but now the Ember Stone has fallen into the well-named Lullaby Lake, which is defended by fairies who sing intruders to sleep, and the friends must figure out a way to convince the "nixies" to help them retrieve it before Thorn gets his claws on it.

The Crystal Caverns, Katrina Charman; [illustrated by Jeremy Norton].

Tag the owl, Skyla the squirrel, and Blaze the newly hatched firehawk, journey north to the Crystal Caverns searching for the next piece of the magical Ember Stone but the evil vulture Thorn is also after the stone, and his ice leopards are close behind the heroes.

The Ember Stone, Katrina Charman; [illustrated by Jeremy Norton].

Perodia is threatened by Thorn, a powerful vulture, who is using magic to spread a terrible darkness but when a young owl named Tag, and his best friend, the squirrel Skyla, rescue a golden egg from Thorn's Tiger bats they may have found the key to Perodia's salvation: the last firehawk, guardian of the Ember Stone.

The whispering oak, Katrina Charman; illustrated by Jeremy Norton.

Tag the owl, Skyla the squirrel, and Blaze the young firehawk continue their hazardous journey to find and reunite the pieces of the Ember Stone, the only power which can defeat the evil vulture Thorn, and save Perodia.

Cloud castle, Zanna Davidson; illustrated by Nuno Alexandre Vieira.

Zoe and her best friend Astra, the fairy unicorn, can't wait for the Midsummer Festival on Unicorn Island. But the island is growing hotter by the minute and the flowers are all wilting. Has Shadow, the evil fairy pony, stolen the clouds?

Enchanted river, Zanna Davidson; illustrated by Nuno Alexandre Vieira.

When Zoe discovers that Unicorn Island is flooding, she knows she has to stop the waters and fast. Is there any way for Zoe and her best friend Astra, the fairy unicorn, to save the island from disaster?

The ironwood tree, Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.

After Mallory is kidnapped at her fencing meet, Jared and Simon search for her near an old quarry and find themselves amidst dwarves and goblins.

The wrath of Mulgarath, Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.

The super side-quest test!, Thomas Flintham.

This time Super Rabbit Boy will need the power of the Super Wand to defeat the evil King Viking, but first he must go on a seemingly endless series of quests before he can obtain the wand and save the day.

Zeke Meeks vs the annoying princess sing-along, D.L. Green; illustrated by Josh Alves.

When his little sister's friends cannot go with her to the Princess Sing-Along concert, Zeke feels he has to go to cheer her up on her birthday but on Monday morning he has to give a report in class about what he did on the weekend.

Zeke Meeks vs the crummy class play, D.L. Green; illustrated by Josh Alves.

Zeke's third grade class is putting on a play and Zeke is unhappy and annoyed with what he sees as too small a role until his mother teaches him the meaning of the saying "there are no small parts, only small actors."

FAB Club 2: Friends Against Cyberbullying, Alex Hallatt.

"At the end of the long summer holidays, the FAB Club read that their school has run out of money and won't be opening. Celebration turns to dismay when they find out that they are all going to different schools instead. At first their phones are a lifeline, keeping them in contact. But then the horrible messages start. Someone is trying to destroy the FAB club and everything they stand for. Will the club be able to stop them and bring the friends back together? Find out in FAB Club 2, as the gang stand up to the cyber-bullies"--Back cover.

Just Grace, star on stage, written and illustrated by Charise Mericle Harper.

When her teacher announces that the class will be putting on a play, Grace hopes she will win the part of the forest fairy queen.

Houndsley and Catina and Cousin Wagster, James Howe; illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay.

When his cousin Wagster comes for a visit, Houndsley is excited. Wagster is all adventure and enthusiasm and razzle-dazzle, and all his friends love him. Even Catina thinks Wagster is fun and good at everything, and pretty soon Houndsley is starting to feel a little bit invisible. But Houndsley and Catina are best friends, and certainly Cousin Wagster won't change that, right? James Howe and Marie-Louise Gay have created a tender and funny story about some of the ways that friendships can change, and how they also stay exactly the same.

All-of-a-kind family Hanukkah, based on the classic books by Sydney Taylor; written by Emily Jenkins; illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky.

In 1912 New York, Gertie feels left out while Mama and her four older sisters cook Hanukkah dinner, but Papa comes home and asks her help with an important task.

Ling & Ting: not exactly the same!, Grace Lin.

Ling and Ting are identical twins that people think are exactly the same, but time and again they prove to be different.

The great diamond chase, Santa Montefiore, Simon Sebag Montefiore; illustrated by Kate Hindley.

Life is an adventure. Anything in the world is possible; by will and by luck, with a moist carrot, a wet nose and a slice of mad courage! Little Shylo Tawny-Tail and the Royal Rabbits of London are back! A precious diamond has been stolen from Buckingham Palace and it's up to the Royal Rabbits to uncover the culprit and rescue the diamond!

Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy. Part 2, The revenge of the ridiculous Robo-Boogers: the seventh epic novel, Dav Pilkey with color by Jose Garbaldi, Wes Dzioba, and Corey Barba.

George, Harold, Captain Underpants, and Sulu the bionic hamster battle the three ridiculous Robo-Boogers in an attempt to turn the Bionic Booger Boy back into Melvin Sneedly.

Martin Pebble, Jean-Jacques Sempé; [translated by Anthea Bell].

Martin Pebble is the story of a little boy whose face keeps turning red for no particular reason. When he meets Roddy Racket, a little boy who keeps sneezing for no particular reason, it's the beginning of a great friendship.