New Titles Children’s March 2020 (arrived in February 2020)

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Audio Visual

UglyDolls Kelly Asbury: The free-spirited UglyDolls confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don't have to be perfect to be amazing because who you truly are is what matters most.
Dora and the Lost City of Gold James Bobin: Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora for her biggest challenge yet: High School. When her parents mysteriously disappear while searching for the Lost City of Gold, Dora must swing into action and lead a group of ill-equipped high schoolers on a quest to save them.
A dog's journey W Bruce Cameron: Beloved dog Bailey is given an instruction by his boy Ethan -- no longer a boy -- to protect Ethan's granddaughter CJ at any cost. Again, Bailey takes this command to heart, through several lives, always finding his way home no matter what.
Abominable Jill Culton: When mischievous friends Yi, Jin and Peng discover a young yeti on their roof, they name him Everest and embark on a thrilling adventure to reunite the magical creature with his family. On the journey of their lifetimes, Everest helps Yi, Jin and Peng unlock an inner bravery they didn't know they had. And as they travel across China to return the magical creature to his home, Everest will help them discover where they truly belong, too.
The angry birds movie 2 Orman Thurop Van: When a new threat emerges that puts both Bird and Pig Island in danger, they decide to forge an unsteady truce and form an unlikely super-team to save their homes.
Peppa Pig. Festival of fun: Pepper Pig: Festival of Fun, now splashing onto your screens at home! Enjoy 10 brand new episodes as well as exclusive new interactive entertainment featuring little ones singing and playing along with their favourite onscreen characters! Join the party with Pepper and George in their brand new adventures as they dance in the mud at a children's festival, celebrate Grandpa Pig's birthday at a restaurant for the first time and take a tri.
PJ Masks. Mighty moon problem: Join Catboy, Owlette and Gekko on their nighttime missions, into the night to save the day! Romeo creates a space laser to carve his face into the moon and the PJ Masks and Luna Girl try to stop him. But can Gekko stop feeling too overwhelmed to save the day? Luna Girl creates a giant moon ball and hides all the toys she's stolen inside. But to get the toys back, Owlette has to play fair and learn to not 'hog the ball'.
Pokémon the series. Collection 1, Sun & moon: ultra legends: Ash has completed three of his four grand trials in the Alola region, and more adventures await as he and his classmates acquire new Z-Crystals, make new Pokemon friends, and learn how to Mantine Surf! In their role as Ultra Guardians, the Pokemon School students take on an important mission to protect Wela Volcano. Ash meets a new rival, Hau, whose Dartrix offers Rowlet quite a challenge.
Thomas & friends. Monkey trouble! W Awdry: Things go a little coco-NUTS when Thomas' truck invites the attention of some troublesome monkeys! Courage saves the day when Thomas helps in a cyclone, before rescuing koalas from a bushfire and a Samson overcomes his fear of fireworks. Meanwhile, Duck discovers that Dexter isn't just rusty....He's useful, and Rosie is left feeling a little red.
Paw patrol. Pups chase a mystery - Nickelodeon: No mystery is too big and no clue is too small in these 7 thrilling PAW Patrol cases! Join Chase and the whole pack as they work to discover who stole a special stargazing telescope, track down a mischievous phone thief and embark on an adventure to catch a mysterious werepuppy.

Graphic Novels

The Phoenix colossal comics collection. Volume three: Presents a collection of graphic novels that include the misadventures of a beefy barbarian chef, a crazy odyssey through ancient Greece, and a race across the country with the fastest girl in the land.
The Phoenix colossal comics collection. Volume two: A collection of different comics content taken from the issues of The Phoenix, this bind-up pulls together different humorous, informative, action-packed, and brain-teasing stories into one mega-comic bind-up! A practical buffet table for kids to enjoy, brought together in a tailored format and with in-house favorites like Bunny vs. Monkey and Mega Robo Bros alongside all-new characters and properties for them to love.
Walt Disney's Donald Duck. "The black pearls of Tabu Yama" Carl Barks: It's Christmastime, and Donald, Uncle Scrooge, and the nephews are searching for rare black pearls on a remote island.
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge. "The mines of King Solomon" Carl Barks: When Uncle Scrooge takes Donald and the nephews on a world tour, they never dreamed they would stumble upon the fabled lost treasure of the even-more fabled King Solomon.
Cat & cat. 1, Girl meets cat - Cazenove: Life was quiet for Cat (short for Catherine) and her dad until they adopted a cat named Sushi...now things are a bit too exciting! Between turning everything into either a personal scratching post or litter box, and the constant cat and mouse game of 'love me/leave me alone,' Cat and her dad have a lot to learn. It's a hilarious chronicle of daily life of a single parent, a little girl named Cat, and their cat.
Surfside girls : the secret of Danger Point Kim Dwinell: Things are getting weird in Surfside. Lately, Samantha's best friend, Jade, explodes into fits of giggles whenever she sees a boy, and it's throwing a wrench into the kick-back summer of surfing and hanging out that Sam had planned. But after swimming through a secret underwater cave, Sam starts to see things. Like ghosts. And strange creatures.
Diana: Princess of the Amazons Shannon Hale: Eleven-year-old Diana, the gangly, sometimes clumsy, only child on the island of Themyscira, struggles to live up to the high Amazonian standards and longs for someone her own age whom she can talk to.
Pokémon Sun & Moon. 2 Hidenori Kusaka: Although Sun and Moon didn't plan to participate in the Full Power Tournament to win the island challenge amulet, both of them end up competing for different reasons.
Pokémon Sun & Moon. 5 Hidenori Kusaka: The mysteries around shy refugee Lillie deepen. What is the connection between her Cosmog and that mysterious rift in the sky...
Redstone Junior High. Book 4, When Endermen attack Cara J Stevens: When a strange, sinister force begins lurking in the dark hallways of Redstone Junior High, Pixel, Sky, and Umal team up to unite against a common enemy.
Redstone Junior High. Book 5, Curse of the sand witches Cara J Stevens: When word gets out that Redstone Junior High is a hot spot for hostile mobs, enrollment goes up and chaos is the new normal. To get away from all the stress, Pixel, Sky, Uma, and Violet find themselves sneaking off through a secret mine tunnel to a beach-filled paradise they discovered. Little do they know that they are trespassing on the territory of two very angry witches: Grindel and Agatha.
Redstone Junior High. Book 2, Creepers crashed my party Cara J Stevens: After creepers tell Pixel that SAMD is still alive and looking for innocent mobs, Pixel and her friends devise a plan to lure the SAMD and Smite, its evil leader, to a party, but they have to contend with Tina's desire for revenge and Smite's dark powers.
Redstone Junior High. Book 3, Dragons never die Cara J Stevens: When Uma shows up at Pixel's house over summer break, it's not just for a friendly visit. It's to bring chilling news of the Ender Dragon's death. Never before has their world suffered such a great loss. Uma now holds the one item that the Ender Dragon left behind and both girls must protect it with their lives. The girls return to Redstone Junior High with a sense of purpose and a secret much bigger than them both.
Redstone Junior High. Book 1, Zombies ate my homework Cara J Stevens: When quiet farm girl Pixel receives an acceptance letter from the prestigious academy for gifted students, Redstone Junior High, she is thrilled! And she works up the courage to leave her family and her beloved farm animals to become a Redstone student. The school prides itself on its safety record as much as its academics 'Mob-free for more than 100 years!' boasts a sign on campus.
Geronimo Stilton reporter. 4, The mummy with no name Gerónimo Stilton: When reports of a mummy terrorizing the New Mouse City Museum flood the Rodent's Gazette's telephone lines, Geronimo Stilton, editor-in-chief, searches for an explanation to prove that there is no mummy.
I survived the sinking of the Titanic, 1912 : the graphic novel Lauren Tarshis: Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, ten-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink.
The last Olympian : the graphic novel Robert Venditti: The long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy Jackson's sixteenth birthday unfolds as he leads an army of young demigods to stop Kronos in his advance on New York City, while the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster, Typhon.
Return to the Isle of the Lost : the graphic novel Robert Venditti: When Mal and her friends receive threatening messages demanding they return home, they suspect the culprit is related to their villainous parents.
Helen and Tom and the nuclear reactor

Into Reading

Axel the truck. Rocky road J D Riley: Axel the truck zooms up a rocky, twisty mountain road.
Horrid Henry's newspaper Francesca Simon: Read all about it! Horrid Henry is writing a newsletter with his kind of news!

Non-Fiction

Atlas of monsters and ghosts Federica Magrin: If you believe that all you need to fight an evil bloodthirsty fiend is garlic or holy water, think again.
How do computers follow instructions? : a book about programming J T Liso: Have you ever wondered how computers follow instructions so well? Or how they do math so quickly?.
Believing in me : a child's guide to self-confidence and self-esteem Poppy O'Neill: This practical guide combines proven cognitive-behavioral therapy methods used by child psychologists in schools with simple activities to help your child grow their self-esteem. It's perfect for children ages 8 to 12 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child's sense of self-worth, not just now but for years to come.
Brain tricks Rose Stanley: "Brain Tricks is a book which aids children's understanding of emotional pain, what it is and how it differs from physical pain. It explains the phenomenon of neuroplasticity in a way that children can grasp and invites them to unlock the power they have within themselves to change the way they think about and react to different experiences"--Back cover.
Braver, stronger, smarter : a girl's guide to overcoming worry and anxiety Sissy Goff: As a parent, you can use certain strategies to help your elementary-aged daughter when she struggles with worry and anxiety. But it is also important that she learn how to work through her emotions on her own. This illustrated guide created for girls ages 6 to 11, the stage when anxiety issues often surface--will help your daughter see how brave, strong, and smart God made her.
Respect : consent, boundaries and being in charge of you Rachel Brian: Your body belongs to you and you get to set your own rules, so that you may have boundaries for different people and sometimes they might change. Like when you hi-five your friends and kiss your kitten, but not the other way round! But consent doesn't need to be confusing.
Welcome to country : an introduction to our first peoples for young Australians Marcia Langton: Tourism Australia statistics show that many overseas tourists, as well as Australians, are keen to learn more about Australia's first peoples. And while the Indigenous tourism industry continues to grow, no comprehensive travel guide is currently available. Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country is a completely new and inclusive guidebook to Indigenous Australia and the Torres Strait Islands.
Young dark emu : a truer history Bruce Pascoe: Bruce Pascoe has collected a swathe of literary awards for Dark Emu and now he has brought together the research and compelling first person accounts in a book for younger readers. Using the accounts of early European explorers, colonists and farmers, Bruce Pascoe compellingly argues for a reconsideration of the hunter-gatherer label for pre-colonial Aboriginal Australians.
Firefighters' handbook Meghan McCarthy: A picture book exploration of what it takes to be a firefighter, including training and equipment.
Children's state of the planet handbook Analia Penchaszadeh
Celebrating the Chinese New Year Barbara M Linde: Many cultures had their own way of counting the year before the western calendar became accepted around the world. The Chinese New Year, one of the biggest holidays in modern China, is based on an ancient lunar calendar. Readers explore the long history of this celebration as well as find out about the animals associated with particular years, the food, and ways people still celebrate it today.
Greek myths and mazes Jan Bajtlik: Discover the legendary labyrinths and mythologized mazes of ancient Greece in a beautifully designed book of paths and stories. Each turn of a page lands the reader in a new and exciting Greek classic through which to chart a path, learning along the way.
Aesop's fables Elli Woollard: Charmingly retold in rhyming verse, with enchanting illustrations throughout, this is a retelling of a selection of Aesop's Fables. In this wonderfully illustrated collection meet the vain peacock and the wise crane, discover what happens to the boy who cried wolf one too many times and find out what the bear whispered to the traveller.
Oxford first dictionary Andrew Delahunty: Oxford First Dictionary in paperback includes new words and more pages to improve spelling, extend vocabulary and support comprehension in the curriculum.
Real science experiments : 40 exciting STEAM activities for kids Jess Harris: Take your scientific exploration to the next level with real experiments.
Maths Aotearoa. 2A, Student book Charlotte Wilkinson: The first of two books for students working at Level 2 of the Mathematics and Statistics Curriculum. It helps students move from counting to solve problems to beginning to use their basic facts and place-value knowledge. Students are moved from being reliant on counting to developing additive thinking across all strands.
Maths Aotearoa. 2B, Student book Charlotte Wilkinson: The second of two books for students working at Level 2 of the Mathematics and Statistics Curriculum. It helps students to learn more ways to solve problems using their basic facts and place-value knowledge. Students are expected to think additively and they are assisted to look at mathematics in a multiplicative way across all strands.
Under the stars : astrophysics for bedtime Lisa HarveySmith: Under the Stars : Astrophysics for bedtime transports curious kids and inquisitive adults on an incredible journey through the night sky. Explore our solar system from the comfort of your cosy bedroom. Find out why the sky is blue. Fly around a black hole and peer inside! Learn why Jupiter has stripes. When astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith isn't looking skyward, she is answering the smart questions of school kids.
Space on Earth Sheila Kanani: Full of amazing facts about everyday innovations inspired by space travel and sections on the people who brought them to us, Space on Earth is an entertaining and fascinating look at space and the untold relationship with the planet we live on, helping children not only to feel the awe and wonder of the universe, but also to understand the reasons why space is relevant to us here on Earth.
Real chemistry experiments : 40 exciting STEAM activities for kids Edward P Zovinka: Become a better problem-solver, inventor, and innovator with these fascinating chemistry experiments. Each one has a clear question that's being asked, step-by-step instructions, a list of materials you'll need, prompts to help you record your observations, and more.
Apatosaurus Tammy Gagne: Take a trip back in time to the Jurassic Period to learn about apatosaurus! With its long neck and massive height, apatosaurus comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs' appearance, behaviour, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy.
Stegosaurus Tammy Gagne: Take a trip back in time to the Jurassic Period to learn about stegosaurus! With its bony plates and sharp spikes, stegosaurus comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs' appearance, behaviour, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy.
Triceratops Tammy Gagne: Take a trip back in time to the Cretaceous Period to learn about triceratops! With sharp horns and a large frill around its neck, triceratops comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs' appearance, behaviour, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy.
Velociraptor Tammy Gagne: Take a trip back in time to the Cretaceous Period to learn about velociraptor! The fast and feathered velociraptor comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs' appearance, behaviour, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy.
34.7 quadrillion minutes since the last dinosaurs died Paul Mason: Do you know for how many years the dinosaurs ruled the Earth? Or how much the hefty Argentinosaurus weighed? Which dinosaur ran 144 per cent faster than Usain Bolt? And do you know how many hours there were in a dinosaur say? Discover the answers to all these questions and much, more more in Big Countdown: Dinosaurs. The Big Countdown looks at popular topics and investigates the great many numbers that make them fascinating.
My best book of dinosaurs Christopher Maynard: This is a fully illustrated and informative book on dinosaurs for young readers.
Wait, rest, pause : dormancy in nature Marcie Flinchum Atkins: Captivating photos of animals accompany simple, engaging text to explain dormancy in nature. This highly curricular book teaches young readers about different kinds of dormancy and which animals do what.
Animal zombies! : and other bloodsucking beasts, creepy creatures, and real-life monsters Chana Stiefel: Facts and information about parasites and other creatures of the animals world.
Twinkle, tickle, little star Anne Hunter: "Anne Hunter's playful rhymes and Dave Gunson's colourful illustrations, create the perfect introduction to exploring and learning about the fascinating wildlife on New Zealand's seashore."--Back cover.
Curious questions & answers about our oceans la Bédoyère Camilla De: This humorous twist on the perennially popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is super and strange about life in the oceans. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out who has picnics on the seabed, how long it takes to make an island, and why a dolphin is more like a hippo than a herring.
Can you hear the trees talking? : discovering the hidden life of the forest Jane Billinghurst: A global advocate for forests and our relationship with trees shares the mysteries and magic of the forest in language kids can understand.
Flower talk : how plants use colour to communicate Sara Levine: This new book from Sara Levine features a cantankerous talking cactus as a narrator, revealing to readers the significance of different colours of flowers in terms of which pollinators (bees, bats, birds, etc.) different colours "talk" to.
The animal awards Martin Jenkins: The Animal Awards ceremony is about to begin. Fifty animals from all over the planet are practicing their acceptance speeches. They're in the running for prizes that celebrate their most fabulous qualities (some will surprse you).
Animal families: With stunning images from Australian Geographic's extensive picture library, fun facts about native Australian wildlife and information on the variety of different family groups, this book is a great way to introduce the social structure of Australia's unique animals.
Why kangaroos have pockets : how animals care for their young Pavla Hanáčková: When humans have a baby, they devote all their love, care, and attention to them. But how does it work in the animal world? Are animals also diligent parents? Surprisingly, parenthood in the animal kingdom is very diverse. You can find parents who share the child-rearing duties equally and hand down all the knowledge their young will need in life.
Snack, snooze, skedaddle : how animals get ready for winter Laura Purdie Salas: There is more than one way for animals to prepare for winter. Some, such as mice, foxes, and moose, simply tolerate the cold. Of course black bears hibernate, but chipmunks, wood frogs, and garter snakes do too.
Who am I? : a peek-through-pages book of endangered animals Tim Flach: Who is that peeking through the page? Is it a giant panda munching on bamboo? Or perhaps a yellow-eyed tree frog hiding in a tropical forest? Who Am I? uses clever riddles and stunning images by esteemed photographer Tim Flach (taken from his Abrams adult book Endangered) to introduce ten vital species-at-risk to readers.
Wild in the city : a guide to urban animals around the world Kate Baker: Discover the secret lives of more than 30 extraordinary creatures that share our cities. From red foxes sneaking rides on London buses to leopards prowling the backstreets of Mumbai, this book explores the clever ways animals have adapted to the urban environment and gives tips on how we can help protect our wild neighbors. Perfect for young travelers and animal lovers.
I see sea food : sea creatures that look like food Jenna Grodzicki: Meet some of the wackiest creatures under the sea creatures that look like food--through eye-catching photos and engaging text. This funny, informative book introduces readers to the egg yolk jellyfish, the lettuce sea slug, the chocolate chip sea star, and many more! Accessible text and engaging photos make this a very fun read.
Outback : a photicular book Ella Morton: "Using Photicular technology that's like a 3-D movie on the page, Outback whisks you to the vast, remote world of wild Australia, where heat waves dance forever and animals, isolated by the vagaries of continental drift, are unlike those found anywhere else on Earth. Each moving image delivers a rich, immersive visual experience and the result is breathtaking. The kangaroo hops. A wombat waddles.
Worms: Worms are amazing creatures. They get rid of dead leaves and animals from the ground. Their poo makes soil full of goodness so that plants grow tall and strong. But did you know that worms don't have eyes or lungs or teeth? Or that if a worm is in sunlight for more than an hour, they'll die.
Centipedes and millipedes Susie Williams: This beautifully illustrated title explores the wonderful world of creepy-crawling centipedes and many-legged millipedes! These wonders of nature use their many legs to scurry around in dark, damp places looking for food and shelter. Find out more about these amazing movers.
Bugs in danger : our vanishing bees, butterflies, and beetles Mark Kurlansky: Bees are disappearing--but they aren't the only species at risk. Populations of fireflies, butterflies, and ladybugs have all been declining in recent years, too. This book explains the growth, spread, and recent declines of each of these four types of insects and shows just how much bugs matter to our world.
Beetle battles : one scientist's journey of adventure and discovery Douglas John Emlen: Discusses beetle weapons and how their horns and armor change to better suit them in different environments.
A butterfly's life cycle Mary R Dunn: The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch a butterfly grow from an egg to an insect. Young readers will learn about the stages in a butterfly's life. From a tiny egg to a chrysalis and, finally, a brightly-colored butterfly! The life cycle of a butterfly is a beautiful thing to see.
How to raise monarch butterflies : for children with adults MaryElin Renzullo: Learn how to raise Monarch butterflies from an egg, or a small caterpillar, to a beautiful butterfly, ready to be released to the wild. This book is written for children, but children will need the help of an adult in the process.
Ants: This beautifully illustrated title will explore the wonderful world of tiny ants. Did you know that ants will eat almost anything they can find, including fruit, fungus and dead animals.
Birds : a book of extraordinary facts la Bédoyère Camilla De: Which bird can fly backwards? How do penguins keep warm? Does an ostrich really bury it's head in the sand? Find out the answers to these questions, and lots more, in this book featuring dancing, hooting, running and pecking birds.
2.67 trillion internet searches each year using technology Paul Mason: Do you know how many zeros there are in a duotrigintillion? Or which country has the greatest number of smartphones? Have you ever heard of the 'curiosity gap'? And do you know how fast the speediest passenger zooms over the tracks? Discover the answers to all these and much, more more in this title.
Crescendo Paola Quintavalle: Throughout her pregnancy, a mother lovingly talks to her growing baby about the wonderful milestones he or she is experiencing. Includes developmental facts.
Wheels : cars, cogs, carousels, and other things that spin Tracey Turner: Climb on board, buckle up your seatbelt, and zoom off on a journey of discovery. Find out who spins the Wheel of Fortune, about wheels that whiz you around at fairgrounds, how to ride downhill on a high-wheel bicycle, why wheels can help you decorate your bedroom.
Awesome robotics projects for kids : 20 original STEAM robots and circuits to design and build Bob Katovich: Get ready to build all kinds of incredible robots right in your own home! Designed for kids ages 5-10, these do it yourself robotics projects will teach you about science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) as you assemble an amazing collection of real working robots!.
Amazing dogs with amazing jobs Laura Greaves: Dogs have been living with and helping humans for around fifteen thousand years. All those years ago dogs were either hunters or guardians, but these days, dogs can do all kinds of amazing jobs. In this book, find out how Bailey the border collie became the Assistant Director of Seagulls at the Australian National Maritime Museum, or what Caesar, the footy mascot for the Western Bulldogs, does during footy season.
Fearless felines : 30 true tales of courageous cats Kimberlie Hamilton: Meet history's most fascinating felines! Travel across the world and throughout the centuries with these fur-raising tales of adventure. Discover the thrilling tales of 30 cats who became the heroes of their own stories. Meet Simon, the cat who became a war hero, or Félicette, the first cat to blast into space, and dozens more, all while expanding your knowledge with fun, cat-themed quizzes and facts.
Let's party : kids cookbook : tasty recipes kids will love to make, eat, and share Ashley Moulton: Introduces simple recipes for party foods that children can make with parental supervision, including such offerings as popcorn, pizza, cupcakes, and cookies.
Cooking class global feast! : 44 recipes that celebrate the world's cultures Deanna F Cook: Food is a fun way to celebrate diversity, and in her new kids' cookbook, best-selling author Deanna F. Cook leads young chefs on a tasty tour of global cultures and cuisines. Kids gain practical kitchen skills through preparing breakfasts, drinks, snacks, dinners, and desserts from around the world.
Sewing for kids : 30 fun projects to hand and machine sew Alexa Ward: From an adorable Needle House to an awesome Pizza Pencil Case, there are so many awesome things that can be sewn with just a needle and thread. Packed with beginner techniques for hand and machine sewing, Sewing for Kids takes you stitch-by-stitch from threading a needle to making your own Fingerless Gloves.
The stories of famous buildings Štěpánka Sekaninová: Offices built like baskets, super-tall towers, magnificent cathedrals, designer villas, suspension bridges; all these plus many more buildings, some very important, others just plain peculiar, await everyone who joins Philip the stork and his friend Leap the frog on their quest to crack the mysteries of architecture.
Draw a comic! J P Coovert: With Draw A Comic!, you'll learn to create and print your own comic books! Follow these simple steps to sketch out your story ideas and ink a comic page. Learn which art supplies are best for drawing comics you can use a pen, a brush, or even a computer.
Gei hai zi kan shi jie ming hua = 100 paintings for children mai Guo
Playlist : the rebels and revolutionaries of sound James Rhodes: Classical music isn't generally thought of as edge-of-your-seat exciting, and Rhodes is out to change that. He introduces readers to the rebels and revolutionaries behind classical masterpieces, and reveals why they're responsible for nearly every track on your phone today. Each chapter examines the composers' life and influence, then names pieces to listen to, with explanations of what to look for in the music, and why it is important.
Seagull song Michal Bush: "Stretch your wings, warm up your vocal chords, and get ready to sing along with a seagull who is heading for stardom!"--Back cover.
Magic train ride Sally Crabtree: A ticket on the Magic Train takes the reader from outer space to underwater to a land of cakes.
Creepy crawly calypso Tony Langham: Ten kinds of spiders and insects use a variety of instruments to make calypso music.
Over in the meadow Jill McDonald: This traditional rhyming tale takes children on a counting journey through Jill McDonald's colorful meadow scenes, meeting a variety of busy animal families along the way. Children will relish the vivid descriptions of the animals and their activities, from a bumpy mother toad and her baby basking in the sun to a hairy mother spider and her ten children spinning webs in a den.
Rockin' Robin Leon René: Tweedle-lee-deedle-lee-dee, tweedle-lee-deedle-lee-dee, tweet, tweet, tweet tweet! Bop along to this classic hit, sung by Jay Lagaaia.
Walking through the jungle Debbie Harter: A young explorer discovers the different animals and terrains of the world before making it home, safe and sound, for supper.
Adventure girls! : crafts and activities for curious, creative, courageous girls Nicole Duggan: Adventure Girls! is packed with activities and crafts for girls that encourage independence, inspire imagination, and reward the brave. Girls will explore everything from stargazing and animal tracking to making a pinhole camera and building a shadow theatre.
The epic tales of Captain Underpants : prank power guidebook Kate Howard: Your favourite practical pranksters, George Beard and Harold Hutchins are back with original new adventures starring the Waistband Warrior, Captain Underpants! Spend some quality time with the new cast of characters at Jerome Horwitz Elementaryand meet all the brand-new villains featured in seasons 2 and 3 of the Netflix TV show. It's your up-to-date, must-have guide to pranks, wedgies, laffs, action and much more.
The floor is lava : and 99 more games for everyone, everywhere Ivan Brett: This is a must for any gathering of friends or family. Stuffed with 100 games, this is a how-to for turning time together into quality time together. There are games to start a party, ideas to trigger conversation, story-telling setups and fiendish puzzles, plus physical challenges, activities to soothe a weary brain and plenty more. In short, there is something for everyone.
Monsters & creatures : a young adventurer's guide Jim Zubkavich: This introductory guide to the worlds of the leading fantasy role-playing game franchise provides an immersive illustrated primer to the beasts and creatures of D&D. In this illustrated guide for new players, you're transported to the mystical and magical worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and given a one-of-a-kind course on the monsters for which the game (and all of its iterations) is known.
Sleuth & solve : 20+ mind-twisting mysteries Víctor Escandell: Channel your inner Sherlock as you puzzle over 20+ mind-twisting brain teasers in this book of clever, inference-based mysteries.
LEGO Star wars : spot the galactic heroes : a search-and-find book: The galaxy's most important heroes have all gone missing! Can you join C-3PO and R2-D2 on this epic quest to find them, before the dark side of the Force takes control?.
Everybody counts Kristin Roskifte: Let's celebrate our differences! This is a seek-and-find picture book where you can count people, follow them and feel with them. Find out how their stories interweave and just how much everybody counts. There are many secrets to discover here for those who are curious and have sharp eyes.
Ninja : get good : my ultimate guide to gaming Tyler Blevins: From one of the leading Fortnite players in the world comes your game plan for outclassing the rest at playing video games. This complete compendium includes everything Tyler "Ninja" Blevins wishes he had known before he got serious about gaming. Video games come and go, but Ninja's lessons are timeless. Pay attention to them and you'll find that you're never really starting over when the next big game launches.
Gold! David Riley: Tells how some of New Zealand's most famous Olypic gold medals were won.
The ultimate dragon joke book Rachel Moss: Full of jokes, puns and one-liners about dragons and their mythical friends this hilarious book is full jokes to share with all of your friends to have them roaring with laughter!.
Thanku : poems of gratitude Joseph Bruchac: This poetry anthology, edited by Miranda Paul, explores a wide range of ways to be grateful (from gratitude for a puppy to gratitude for family to gratitude for the sky) with poems by a diverse group of contributors, including Joseph Bruchac, Margarita Engle, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Naomi Shihab Nye, Charles Waters, and Jane Yolen.
My country Dorothea Mackellar: 'My Country' is widely regarded as the universal statement of why Australians love their country. A passionate, patriotic poem, it describes the contrasts that lie at the heart of Australia: its wildness, its generosity and its fearsome nature. This is a poem to celebrate.
O ai aʼu? : o tagata ma a latou galuega Saili Lemalu Aukuso: Who am I? An introduction to different roles and occupations.
O le a a'u? : o mea e ta Levi Sogi: An introduction to various objects in the Samoan language.
1968 : today's authors explore a year of rebellion, revolution, and change Marc Aronson: Nineteen sixty-eight was a pivotal year that grew more intense with each day. As thousands of Vietnamese and Americans were killed in war, students across four continents took over colleges and city streets. Assassins murdered Dr. King and Robert F. Kennedy. Demonstrators turned out in Prague and Chicago, and in Mexico City, young people and Olympic athletes protested.
True story Robyn Kahukiwa: "The story of James Cook, the British naval captain who was sent by his King George III to find and claim new lands in the southern hemisphere"--Back cover.
Cub Cynthia L Copeland: Twelve-year-old Cindy has just dipped a toe into seventh-grade drama with its complicated friendships, bullies, and cute boys when she earns an internship as a cub reporter at a local newspaper in the early 1970s.
Yves Klein painted everything blue and wasn't sorry Fausto Gilberti: The true life story of artist Yves Klein who, one day, decided that he would only paint in one colour blue.
What Miss Mitchell saw Hayley Barrett: Every evening, from the time she was a child, Maria Mitchell stood on her rooftop with her telescope and swept the sky. And then one night she saw something unusual a comet no one had ever seen before! Miss Mitchell's extraordinary discovery made her famous the world over and paved the way for her to become America's first professional female astronomer.
Jackson Pollock splashed paint and wasn't sorry Fausto Gilberti: A clever, charmingly quirky portrayal of painter Jackson Pollock and the first in a series of picture-book biographies of contemporary artists Jackson Pollock was unlike any other painter. Instead of sitting in front of an easel with brushes, he poured paint over canvases rolled-out across the floor, moving, splashing, and making the vivid liquid run with energy and rhythm.
Sadako and the thousand paper cranes Eleanor Coerr
Our house is on fire : Greta Thunberg's call to save the planet Jeanette Winter: Tells the story of Greta Thunberg, a Swedish teenage climate activist who has sparked a worldwide student movement and is demanding action from world leaders who refuse to address climate change.
Bryan Williams : Pacific pioneer David Riley: "Bryan Williams - Pacific Pioneer is the inspirational story of one of the first great Pasifikan All Blacks. Bryan beat his opponents with speed, sidestepping or sometimes just by running over the top of them! He inspired future generations of Pasifikan All Blacks, like Michael Jones and Jonah Lomu. But Bryan and his All Blacks teammates did something even greater off the field. Something more important than rugby.
Fantastic female adventurers : truly amazing tales of women exploring the world Lily Dyu: Do you know how it feels to run for 1,900 miles? Or to look down at the Earth from a space station? Or to swim alongside a hungry shark? Here is a collection of fourteen exciting and inspirational stories about the women that do! Follow them on their incredible journeys around the globe. Ski to the North Pole with Ann Daniels while watching out for polar bears and lethal cracks in the ice.
The book of kings : magnificent monarchs, notorious nobles, and distinguished dudes who ruled the world Caleb Magyar: They're kings wielding scepters and sitting on thrones, they're presidents and prime ministers leading their nations, or they're CEOs, scientists, sports stars, artists, and others who are changing the world. Welcome to The Book of Kings, where being a regal royal doesn't just mean wearing a crown.
We are makers : real women and girls shaping our world Amy Richards: Behind every successful woman is the fascinating story of how she got to the top. And throughout history, trailblazing women have opened doors for those who followed. Based on the rich collection of interviews and documentaries from Makers, this book introduces pioneering women from all walks of life.
Ice breaker! : an epic Antarctic adventure Maria Gill: Much has been written about explorer Ernest Shackleton's three courageous expeditions to the Antarctic. What is not so well-known is the crucial role that New Zealander, Captain Frank Worsley played in saving the lives of the crew of Endurance after it got stuck in ice floes and broke apart during the attempt to traverse the Continent in 1914.

Older fiction

Harriet versus the galaxy Samantha Baines: Harriet discovers that her hearing-aid can do more than she ever bargained for when she finds an alien in her room. Harriet becomes the Earth's first line of defence as the only one who can understand the invaders. Sure, her hearing aid helps her understand aliens from across the universe, if only she could understand her own feelings.
Explorers on Black Ice Bridge Alex Bell: Ice princess Stella Snowflake and her father Felix are in trouble: President Fogg has expelled them from the Polar Bear Explorers' Club, and banned them from going on any further expeditions. Stella's not going to be put off by rules and regulations though. She knows her friend Shay is in danger of turning into a witch wolf himself since receiving a deadly bite on their last adventure.
The tornado Jake Burt: For Bell Kirby, school is about sketching and avoiding a bully who happens to be the principal's son, until new student Daelynn arrives and turns everything upside-down.
A flicker of courage : tales of triumph and disaster! Deb Caletti: The story takes place in a world much like ours, but at the same time not at all like ours, in which Vlad Luxor a capricious, vain, infantile tyrant rules over a town with an iron fist.
The edge of the word Drew Callander: The second book set in Astorya places you back in the driver's seat. You're a real human being (we assume), and in this fictional world, that makes you a superhero. Armed with your trusty pencil, you have the power to create.
The Somerset tsunami Emma Carroll: When Fortune Sharpe carves a boat from a tree with her beloved brother Jem, she's only having a bit of fun. But now is not the time for a girl to be drawing attention to herself and she is sent away to find work dressed as a boy. Luckily a rich manor house is hiring. Yet Barrow Hall's inhabitants harbour dangerous secrets of their own, the suspicious owner is hunting for witches, and the house itself is a little too close to the sea.
Lizard's tale Weng Wai Chan: It's Singapore in 1940, war is just around the corner, but twelve-year-old Lizard doesn't know that. He lives in Chinatown above a tailor's shop, surviving on his wits and hustling for odd jobs. When he steals a small teak box containing a Japanese code book from a Raffles Hotel suite, he finds himself in a dangerous world of wartime espionage. Lizard doesn't know who to trust.
Orion lost Alastair Chisholm: After a catastrophic Unknown Event leaves the colony ship Orion stranded deep in space, it's up to thirteen-year-old Beth and her friends to navigate through treacherous and uncharted territory and reach safety. But a heavily damaged ship, a mysterious alien species, space pirates, and an Artificial Intelligence which Beth suspects may be lying to her mean that getting home has never been so difficult.
Tiger heart Penny Chrimes: One magical friendship. One roaring adventure. The magical tale of a bold young chimney sweep and a remarkable tiger, a dangerously hypnotic ruby and a mystical land found across an ocean and through a storm. Perfect for fans of The Girl of Ink and Stars and Pax. Fly never meant to end up in a cage with a man-eating tiger.
The Bolds go wild Julian Clary: The Bolds are very surprised to be visited by Fred's mother, Granny Imamu. She's travelled all the way from Africa, and now she's here, she does not approve of what she finds. Hyenas, living as people; whatever next! Granny Imamu starts to stir up mischief with twins Bobby and Betty, encouraging them to get in touch with their beastly side at school.
The root of magic Kathleen Benner Duble: In Kismet, Maine, where a blizzard stranded twelve-year-old Willow's family, she seeks to understand the magic the townspeople have, to cure her little brother's mysterious illness and return her life to normal.
Lottie Luna and the bloom garden Vivian French: Lottie Luna might look your average werewolf but she's really rather extra-ordinary. Born on the night of a solar eclipse has given her exceptional powers of super-strength, super-speed and super-vision. But Lottie just wants to live a normal life and go to school with her friends. She doesn't like to use her special skills unless it helps get them out of trouble.
Scarlett in Knoware Stuart Fryd: Every Friday Scarlett travels to her dad's sleepy village at the end of the line on the last train. This night the train takes her somewhere very different. The world in which Scarlett finds herself is full of danger, beauty and magic. She must make bizarre new friends and overcome even stranger adversaries if she is ever going to return home.
Home ground Alan Gibbons: Sam's team are edging closer to the bottom of the league this season and team captain Jordan's bad attitude isn't helping anyone. When Sam spots Hasan playing on the refugee team, he can see that Hasan's got talent and invites him along to practice. Hasan and his friend Faisal prove to be exactly what the team need - but Jordan's not going to accept his new teammates so easily.
The Australasian boy's annual : containing stories and articles Claude GrahameWhite
Left out Tim Green: All Landon Dorch has ever wanted is to be like everyone else. His deafness and the way he talks have been obstacles all his life. But now he finally sees his chance to fit in. Bigger and taller than any other seventh grader in his new school, Landon plans to use his size to his advantage and join the school's football team. But the same speech problems and the cochlear implants that help him hear continue to haunt him.
The prickly battle Andrew Hansen: The Unpharaoh is resurrected once again this time in the form of an evil beard! With Babs pharaoh beard destroyed, he'll have to team up with Prong, Scaler and the Animal Mummies to stop the Unpharaoh once and for all.
The hero's guide to saving your kingdom Christopher Healy: The four princes erroneously dubbed Prince Charming and rudely marginalized in their respective fairy tales form an unlikely team when a witch threatens the whole kingdom.
The Dark Lord Clementine Sarah Jean Horwitz: When her father is cursed by a rival witch, twelve-year-old Clementine Morcerous assumes his duties as Dark Lord of the realm, but soon questions her father's code of good and evil.
Dial A Ghost Eva Ibbotson: Fulton has gone to the Dial A Ghost agency with a secret and horrible plan. He wants to get rid of his nephew Oliver, and hires some truly terrifying ghosts to scare the boy to death.
The most ungrateful girl in the world Petra James: When Izzy Winkle The Most Grateful Girl in the World enters a competition to find The Most Ungrateful Girl in the World, she is plunged into a hidden society of secret agents, brave pigeons and warring manners. Daphne du Bois, Etiquette Queen of the Southern Hemisphere, says children should be seen and not heard.
The bone garden Heather Kassner: Made from bone dust and imagination, Irreélle accidentally destroys another of Miss Vesper's creations and flees to the underside of the graveyard, seeking the magic that brings bones to life.
The champions of the blade Steven Lochran: Joss, Hero and Drake are prentice paladeros, cowboy-knights that ride dinosaurs and fight to protect their Kingdom. Now, they face the ultimate battle: themselves. The Kingdom of Ai is under siege. The Shadow God and his Court of Thralls are ready for war, and Joss and his brethren have a critical mission to marshal the forces that will defend their land.
The candymakers Wendy Mass: When four twelve-year-olds, including Logan, who has grown up never leaving his parents' Life Is Sweet candy factory, compete in the Confectionary Association's annual contest, they unexpectedly become friends and uncover secrets about themselves during the process.
Midnight for Charlie Bone Jenny Nimmo: Charlie Bone's life with his widowed mother and two grandmothers undergoes a dramatic change when he discovers that he can hear people in photographs talking.
Pegasus and the new Olympians Kate O'Hearn: When reports reach Olympus of a Pegasus 'double' sighted on Earth, suspicions are aroused. Emily and Pegasus must fly back to her world where they discover a sinister conspiracy that will pit Olympian against Human in a war involving friends and enemies on either side. With the fate of two worlds in her hands, Emily must make an impossible choice, otherwise everything she has ever known and loved will be destroyed.
The great plague Pamela Oldfield: Seen through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl, this is the story of the bubonic plague in London and how it affected ordinary people. Told in diary format, it covers the year before the Great Fire of London, which ended the threat of the plague.
Awa and the Dreamrealm Isa Pearl Ritchie: What if dreams were more real than waking life? Life is already complicated enough for Awa Bryant; after her parents divorce she had to move from her big family home to a small apartment, and now she hardly ever gets to see Dad.
The great escape Megan Rix: Buster is a lively Jack Russell. Tiger is a feisty white and ginger tom. Rose is a faithful Collie. Robert and Lucy Edwards love their pets more than anything; but the threat of the Second World War forces them to flee to Devon leaving their animals behind. And as the air raid sirens sound over London, the frightened animals are sent to be put down.
Nessie quest Melissa Savage: Twelve-year-old Ru reluctantly joins her parents in Scotland for the summer, where she and new friends Dax and Hammy Beans search for the Loch Ness Monster.
Sisterland Salla Simukka: From a world where winter never seems to end, eleven-year-old Alice falls into a land of summer, meets her soul-sister Marissa, and works with her to overcome powerful Queen Lili.
Don't tell the Nazis : a novel Also published with the title: Don't tell the enemy Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch: It is June 1941 and after the brutal rule of the Soviets the people of Krystia's small Ukrainian village are inclined to look on the German invaders as liberators; but soon the Nazis start rounding up Jewish Ukrainians, and Krystia is faced with a terrible choice risk everything by helping her Jewish friends and neighbors to hide, or save herself and her family by doing nothing.
How I met my monster R L Stine: Noah Bienstock can't help being so shy and nervous; he's always been like that. His best friend, Lissa Gardener, lives in the same building, but aside from her, Noah isn't very popular. So when he learns that the new student in his class is also his neighbour, Noah's excited to have a new person to hang out with.
Clean getaway Nic Stone: For the life of him, William "Scoob" Lamar can't seem to stay out of trouble and now the run-ins at school have led to lockdown at home. So when G'ma, Scoob's favorite person on Earth, asks him to go on an impromptu road trip, he's in the RV faster than he can say freedom. With G'ma's old maps and a strange pamphlet called the 'Travelers' Green Book' at their side, the pair takes off on a journey down G'ma's memory lane.
The boy who fooled the world Lisa Thompson: When a little white lie leads to a huge dose of trouble. Cole is the odd one out at school: the other kids have the latest gadgets and trainers while his family struggles to make ends meet. Until the day one of his paintings is talent-spotted and sells for thousands of pounds at a posh London gallery.
Monster nanny Tuutikki Tolonen: Halley, Koby and Mimi have been sent a nanny to look after them while their parents are away. The only problem? Their nanny is a monster! Grah is enormous, hairy, dusty and doesn't talk. As the three siblings search for answers, they discover that other neighbourhood kids have also been left with similar creatures.
On Snowden Mountain Jeri Hanel Watts: Ellen's mother has struggled with depression before, but not like this. With her father away fighting in World War II and her mother unable to care for them, Ellen's only option is to reach out to her cold, distant aunt Pearl. Soon enough, city-dwelling Ellen and her mother are shepherded off to the countryside to Aunt Pearl's home, a neat little cabin at the base of Snowden Mountain.
The happy prince and other tales Oscar Wilde: High above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two bright sapphires, and a large red ruby glowed on his sword-hilt. The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a collection of five stories. The Happy Prince stars the statue of the Prince, who persuades a swallow to deliver his gold and jewels to the poor and needy in his city.
Jackamo, the Supreme Champion Kelly Wilson: "When Vicki's multi-champion pony is injured, she is devastated. It's the beginning of the show season and the 14-year-old must find a replacement -- but no pony comes close to the one she has lost. Then Vicki meets Jackamo, a beautiful but inexperienced grey. She senses he has star quality, and chooses him over proven ponies with years of show-ring success.
We catch the bus Katie Abey: Choose your favourite vehicle and let's go! Join all the busy animals as they zoom around in every kind of vehicle you can imagine, vibrantly illustrated by the talented Katie Abey. Is that a cheeky monkey flying a plane? And did I see a llama riding a scooter? And there's a whole pack of animals catching that bus. All the animals are on the move in their favourite vehicles, zipping by in their own hilarious way.
Little green donkey Anuska Allepuz: Little Donkey loves to eat grass. And only grass. Nothing else. He has grass for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yum.
Toot goes to Dinosaurland Catherine Anholt: Toot's little car has a magic satnav he can choose an adventure, press the button and off he zooms on a thrilling adventure with his trusty puppy toy for company.
What I like Catherine Anholt: Ice-cream, a funny dream, a place to hide, a pony ride, bumps, lumps, dumps, everyone has likes and don't-likes, loves and hates. What're yours? Rhymed text and illustrations describe a child's likes and dislikes.
What Riley wore Elana K Arnold: Gender-creative Riley knows just what to wear for every occasion during a busy week with family and friends.
Where's baby chick? Ingela P Arrhenius: Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly, spring like barnyard animals hiding behind bright felt flaps. And there's a mirror on the final page! A perfect book to share with very little ones.
My baby loves Christmas Jabari Asim: A baby discovers all the things she loves about Christmas.
Henry and Bea Jessixa Bagley: When Bea's best friend, Henry, seems sad and stops talking to her, she gently tries to find out what is wrong.
All bodies are good bodies Charlotte Barkla: Bold and beautiful, loud and proud, All Bodies are Good Bodiesis an uplifting book about different body features and types. Through playful rhyme, it promotes the development of body acceptance and celebrates inclusivity and individuality.
Caterpillar to butterfly : fold out and find out Frances Barry: How does a caterpillar become a butterfly? Open out the petal-shaped pages, one by one, and watch a transformation unfold.
My unicorn farts glitter Suzanne Barton: My unicorn is an icky, sticky disaster area, from his silly, sparkly horn to his polka dot bottom. But despite the stink, the sneezes and snores, I love him loads and he loves me more.
The magic hour Ian Beck: One long, hot summer Lily and Rose are playing out amongst the garden of a large country house, when they spot a strange light. It must be fairies! They are determined to catch the fairies and sneak out at sunset to find them.
The boys in the waka ama Angie Belcher: "These are the crews of the waka, which race side-by-side at a heart-thumping pace. Their whānau have gathered along the shore -- "Kia tere! Kia tere! Kia tere -- give more!". The waka glides faster, the boys dig in deep. There will be no rest till this race is complete, as they race in the waka ama."--Back cover. Includes glossary of Māori terms.
Long ago, on a silent night Julie Berry: A mother talks to her baby, recounting the Christmas story, and linking it to the love and hope she feels for her own child.
Who's afraid of the quite nice wolf? Kitty Black: The quite nice wolf doesn't fit in with the local wolf pack. He commences training to become a proper wolf - one that's big and bad.
Crunch munch dinosaur lunch! Paul Bright: Watch out! Tyrannosaurus about! With his big, big mouth and big, big claws, Ty is the biggest and baddest of all the dinosaurs. But Ty has a tiny, tiny sister called Teri who loves her big brother very much. And when Ty goes hunting, his adoring, tiny sister becomes a big, big problem...--Back cover.
Miffy's adventures, Big and small. Volume 7 Dick Bruna: Follow Miffy as she embarks on more adventures, big and small - exploring the exciting world around her, with her friends and family.
Snowman's magic hat : a lift-the-flap book Jeffrey Burton: Everyone loves winter, when snow drifts this way and that. But can you pull a snowman out of this magic hat? Maybe some magic words will help.
The thank you letter Jane Cabrera: Grace's thank-you notes for her birthday presents appear all over town, bringing love and happiness into everyone's lives.
Ping Ani Castillo: Encourages healthy communication and social interaction by reaching out in many different ways through "Pings," and then waiting to receive "Pongs" from others in response.
The beach wombat Susannah Chambers: Sun on the squeaky sand Sun on the roo Sun on the riverland Sun on me and you! The beach is a fascinating place for a little wombat until the rain comes!.
Vegetables in holiday underwear Jared Chapman: Illustrations and brief text reveal the various unmentionables sported by an excited Pea as he prepares for Santa's arrival while baking, decorating, mailing, and more.
Please don't eat me Liz Climo: A rabbit tries everything he can think of to prevent a hungry bear from eating him, but the bear has something else in mind.
The lost cousins B B Cronin: Grandad realizes the children have never met their cousins who are scattered across the globe.
The wolf and the fly Antje Damm: "Wolf is sooo hungry! Hungry enough to eat up all his toys.."--Back cover.
The invisible guest in Moominvalley Cecilia Davidsson: In Moominvalley everyone is welcome. So when Too-ticky arrives with an unusually invisible guest, Ninny, the Moomins endeavor to make their guest feel at home, armed with remedies to gently draw their new guest into visibility allowing her to regain her once lost voice.
Every child a song Nicola Davies: When you were born, a song began.
Sticky Anna Doherty: The trouble began when Badger was wrapping Owl's birthday present.
The hike Alison Farrell: Three friends set out on a day hike to explore their local forest, intending to climb to the top of the hill, where they will plant a flag, read a poem, and release feathers into the wind.
Caveboy crush Beth Ferry: Will the caveboy's crush respond favorably to his grand, attention-getting gestures?.
I didn't do it! Michael Foreman: Quick, quick! The Big Cycle Race is coming to town, and Milo does not want to miss it.
One world Michael Foreman: A brother and sister spend their day playing on the beach by a rock pool. They create their own tiny marine world in a bucket and, with its wildlife, shells, oil and even a tin can, it is a microcosm of the larger world outside.
The ultimate survival guide to monsters under the bed Mitch Frost: Worried about creepy crawly monsters hiding out under your bed, just waiting to attack? Fear no longer, because The Ultimate Survival Guide to Monsters Under the Bed is here! This tried and tested ten-step program will make sure you're never bothered by monsters again.
My winter city James Gladstone: A boy, his father and their dog have a perfect day in a snowy city.
Little Owl's bedtime Debi Gliori: Little Owl doesn't want to go to bed. His pillow is too lumpy, his quilt is too hot and what is that strange snorting noise he can hear? Perhaps one last bedtime story will help or maybe, just maybe, Mummy Owl has an ingenious way to soothe her restless Little Owl and help him get a good night's sleep.
Traction Man meets Turbodog Mini Grey: Traction Man is back! And so is Scrubbing Brush, his brave and rather bedraggled pet who stays by his side through thick and thin. But one night Scrubbing Brush myseriously vanishes and in his place is the utterly hygenic Turbodog, in indestructible Purple Plastic with Flashing Eyes, Electronic Bark and three AA batteries. But it's not the same without Scrubbing Brush.
Animals : a first touch-and-feel book - Gwé: This bright and bold touch-and-feel book all about animals is perfect to share with babies to help develop their language.
Let's go : a first touch-and-feel book - Gwé: This bright and bold touch-and-feel book all about things that go is perfect to share with babies to help develop their language.
Numenia and the hurricane : inspired by a true migration story Fiona Halliday: Thousands of birds are migrating from the Arctic to the Caribbean when a hurricane rips a young whimbrel, Numenia, from her sisters, forcing her to struggle on alone. Includes note about the true story that inspired the book.
Bedtime for Bear Brett Helquist: Just after the first snowfall, Bear is ready to go to sleep until spring but his friends encourage him to spend one last day playing with them.
Where's Peppa's magical unicorn? : a lift-the-flap book Lauren Holowaty: Peppa wants to play with her magical unicorn but she can't find her anywhere! Is she hiding at the castle, the beach, or the end of the rainbow?.
Hello dinosaurs! Joan Holub: Join a herd of dinosaurs waiting for eggs to hatch in this action-packed next-step-concept book about comparisons.
Black is a rainbow color Angela Joy: A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.
Wrinkles - JR: This first-ever picture book by internationally acclaimed artist-photographer JR allows young readers to consider the lives and stories of the older people around them. Memories, experiences, and emotions are touched on in a welcoming way, creating the perfect conversation-starter between children and their elders.
Shhh! I'm reading! John Kelly: Shhh! Do not disturb! Bella is busy reading. Please come back when she has finished this utterly amazing and totally incredible book! A fantastically funny tale, celebrating imagination and the joy of reading.
Mog's Christmas calamity Judith Kerr: Mog and the Thomas family are looking forward to Christmas.
Superhero gran Timothy Knapman: All grandmothers are wonderful and the gran in this story is no exception. She might not lift buildings or go whooshing through the sky, but she can plan super sleepovers, tell super-funny stories and even put together super disguises.
The upper case : trouble in Capital City Tara Lazar: When upper case letters disappear from Capital City, Question Mark calls on Private I to investigate.
The perfect seat Minh Lê: Eager to read together, a parent and child search for the perfect seat.
Will bear share? Hilary Leung: Meet Bear. Bear has so much to give but will she share? Find out in this surprising and memorable storybook all about friendship, compromise, and of course, sharing.
Will Giraffe laugh? Hilary Leung: One giraffe. One bad mood. One timeless question: Will Giraffe Laugh? Meet Giraffe. Giraffe loves to laugh, but today is different.
Will sheep sleep? Hilary Leung: After Sheep's long day, his friends help him go through his bedtime routines before he goes to sleep.
Chapter two is missing! Josh Lieb: Chapter Two is Missing is a hilarious picture book mystery starring a hopelessly lost narrator, an unqualified detective, and a very sneaky janitor, who are all surprised to discover that second chapter of the very book of which they are a part is gasp missing! Do not be alarmed, but the second chapter of this book appears to be missing! It was here a minute ago, but now it seems to have simply walked off.
Put your botty on the potty! Sam Lloyd: Little Moo Monster is growing up and no longer happy to be in a nappy. Moo wants to be more grown-up. So the loveable monster discards the nappy and suddenly there's poop everywhere. Mum gets a potty, and Moo practises sitting on it until finally success! Moo can progress to grown up pants which means Moo can go to the Monster Pant Party with lots of little potty-trained (and not-quite-so-potty-trained!) friends.
This book can read your mind Susannah Lloyd: You have opened a very special book. This book can do something that has never been achieved before. This book can read your mind. I will just need you to think of something, but whatever you do, don't think of anything silly. You know, like a pink elephant.
Chinese New Year colors Rich Lo: This vibrant, simple, and highly graphic bilingual book is the perfect introduction to Chinese and English words for colours as it honors one of the biggest holidays around the world.
My big bear, my little bear, and me Margarita del Mazo: It's good to have a bear, but this little girl has two: the big one has the strength of a giant, the small one is as soft as cotton. Join our protagonist on her fun day out hand-in-hand with her two bears.
Listen Holly M McGhee: A lyrical picture book intends to inspire empathy by showing how everything and everyone on Earth is connected.
Money-go-round Roger McGough: A witty and mischievous tale inspired by The Wind in the Willows, from renowned poet Roger McGough. Mr Toad has a shiny gold coin. He gives it to Miss Mole to pay for a room in her hotel.
Sophie's speech Craig McGregor: "This story is about the family bonds of a 10 year old-girl, her dog and the grandfather who helps her overcome her fear of speaking in front of her class"--Back cover.
I need a Parrot Chris McKimmie: A book about wanting and needing what a child wants and what a wild bird needs.
How do you go to sleep? Kate McMullan: A rhyming survey of a number of animals and how they rest or go to sleep, leading up to a child's own experience of going to bed.
Lulu's first day Anna McQuinn: Book-loving Lulu is excited to start pre-school. It will be like storytime at the library, but she will stay by herself. Everyone gets up super early to make sure they are ready. There's so much to do at pre-school: Lulu makes a new friend, reads (of course), plays dress up and builds and sings. In no time at all, Mummy is back to collect her.
Peep inside bug homes Anna Milbourne: Come on a bug hunt in this little book and discover ants building their nest underground, bees making honey in their hive and a bug hotel where lots of creepy crawlies have found a home. With colourful illustrations, flaps to lift and holes to peep through, there's so much to discover in this fascinating introduction to insects and where they live.
Kites Simon Mole: The day that David moved to Fivehills, The first thing he noticed was the kites. Little kites, big kites; Eagle kites, pig kites; Golden Frog kites with car headlights for eyes; Mirror kites singing the sky back at itself. David knows that to fit in at Fivehills, he needs a kite. But when he makes one, the other kids of the town aren't too impressed.
A friendship yarn Lisa Moser: Neighbours Porcupine and Badger find their close friendship sorely tested when they accidentally knit from opposite ends of the same piece of yarn.
I forgot to say I love you Miriam Moss: Mum and Billy are very, very late. Billy says it's Rabbit's fault Rabbit won't eat her breakfast. And now they have to run all the way to nursery. But in all the rush of saying goodbye, Mum forgets to tell Billy something very important.
I am not an elephant Karl Newson: When Mouse is accused of being an elephant by a passing gecko, a porcupine and a marmoset, Mouse is not impressed.
Chicken of the sea Viet Thanh Nguyen: A band of intrepid chickens leave behind the boredom of farm life, joining the crew of the pirate ship Pitiless to seek fortune and glory on the high seas. Led by a grizzled captain into the territory of the Dog Knights, they soon learn what it means to be courageous, merciful, and not seasick quite so much of the time.
Polly and the new baby Rachel Quarry: Polly has a friend, Bunny. He may be an imaginary friend but nonetheless Polly absolutely must use the pushchair that was hers as a baby to push Bunny around. So when Polly's parents need the pushchair for a new arrival in the family, they try all sorts of ways to persaude Polly to give it up.
You're not a proper pirate, Sidney Green! Ruth Quayle: Sidney Green loves going on rip-roaring adventures with his dog, Jemima. Together, they race cars, sail all the way to Africa and build an enormous castle, complete with a moat full of crocodiles. But Captain Shipshape and his pirate band are not happy. They think it's time for Sidney Green to become a Proper Pirate right now, not 'in a minute'.
Beware! Bob Raczka: Using words made up of only the five letters "beware," a little bear named Abe and a bee named Bree, who have been warned about each other, compete for the flowers in their meadow, but end up as friends willing to put aside their differences and share.
Dinosaur, dinosaur, say goodnight : and other bedtime rhymes Sanja Rešček: A selection of new and traditional bedtime rhymes with a dinosaur twist.
Mackenzie and the desperate river rescue Bill Rodger: When Mackenzie is visiting her Grandparents in Canterbury the peace at Rancho Cucamunga is disrupted by a carjacker, and with the help of Pare the horse, it's up to Mackenzie to save the day!.
Eli and the plane crash in the snow Bill Rodger: When Eli is visiting his Grandparents in Canterbury, his farm holiday takes an adventurous turn and put his bravery to the test when a plane crashes on the farm during a snow storm!".
Valentina and the hot air balloon rescue Bill Rodger: Valentina comes to the rescue when a stolen hot air balloon lands unexpectedly in the chook run on her grandparents' Canterbury farm.
William and the three Amigos Bill Rodger: William fights off a band of sheep rustlers and rescue his sheep friends, the Three Amigos on his grandparents farm in Canterbury.
Tom and the giant scorpion Bill Rodger: When Tom is visiting his Grandparents in Canterbury his day helping Poppa on the farm takes an adventurous turn when he discovers a mutant giant scorpion!.
Max and the daring limestone cave rescue Bill Rodger: Max goes to visit his grandparents in Canterbury and enjoys exploring caves. However, his day caving expedition takes an adventurous turn when he must save a group of stranded people in a cave.
Dracula spectacular Lucy Rowland: A heart-warming tale full of spooks and sparkles. Illustrated with wit and charm, and written in fun rhyming text, this picture book is perfect for reading aloud.
Have you seen my blankie? Lucy Rowland: Princess Alice has lost her very precious blankie and she must find it! But her brother doesn't have it and neither does the giant or the witch. Finally Alice finds her special snuggly in the arms of a sleepy dragon, but he looks so sad when she takes it back that she knows she must find him something just as cozy, soft and warm to cuddle.
Stretchy McHandsome Judith Byron Schachner: When Stretchy, a good looking street cat with an unusual personality, takes a break from his large, rambunctious family, he meets Beanie, a girl who is similarly unique.
Cooee mittigar : a story on Darug songlines Jasmine Seymour: 'Warami mittigar. Hello friend. We welcome you to Darug Country.' Cooee Mittigar, meaning Come Here Friend, is an invitation to yana (walk), on Darug Country. In this stunning picture book, Darug creators Jasmine Seymour and Leanne Mulgo Watson tell a story on Darug Songlines, introducing children and adults-alike to Darug Nura (Country) and language. Greeted by Mulgo, the black swan, readers are welcomed to Nura.
Mermaid Dawn Sirett: With shimmery, shiny mermaids, a pearly underwater palace, friendly sea creatures, intricate mermaid accessories, and a fun rhyme, it's a delightful book to read aloud, and makes a great gift or stocking filler.
Dragon stew Steve Smallman: Five bored Vikings went out hiking, looking for adventure, something daring, bold and new.
You might find yourself Tai Snaith: Life is like a winding path, with lots of different places to discover along the way. If you could go anywhere, imagine where you might find yourself.
Old MacDonald had a baby Emily Snape: New father Old MacDonald spends a day caring for his baby, with a little help from the farm animals.
Baby says John Steptoe: A baby and big brother figure out how to get along.
Wheels Sally Sutton: Rumbly wheels, grumbly wheels, Hauling-up-the-hill wheels. Wheels go fast, wheels go slow.
Little baby's busy day : a finger wiggle book Sally Symes: Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant board book to make wiggly legs for eight little babies as they go about their busy day! Kick, shuffle, and tap those toes while you and your baby share the joy of reading together.
Little baby's playtime : a finger wiggle book Sally Symes: Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant board book to make wiggly legs for eight little babies as they go out to play! Kick, shuffle, and tap those toes while you and your baby share the joy of reading together.
Snail crossing Corey R Tabor: Determined to make his way to a plump, crisp cabbage across the road, Snail risks speeding cars and hungry crows during a long and slow journey, before getting lost while helping a crew of ants escape a rainstorm.
Layla's happiness Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie: Seven-year-old Layla divulges many things that make her happy, especially her family and their community garden.
Button and Popper Oili Tanninen: Button and Popper tells the story of a family of pixies mother, father, and twelve children who live in an apple tree. They enjoy its warmth and shelter, eating apple pie all spring and summer long. But when fall comes, the leaves begin to drop and the apple tree becomes a cold and wet place to live.
Winnie and Wilbur at Chinese New Year Valérie Thomas: When Winnie and Wilbur decide to celebrate Chinese New Year, the party is going with a swing. Family? Check! Friends? Check! Food? Check! Fun? Check! But just when Winnie waves her wand to make parade costumes for everyone, Wilbur goes missing.
Roo knows blue Renée Treml: Who knows blue? Roo knows blue! But does Roo know other colours too? Sing along with Roo and Possum as they practise their colours.
You are home : an ode to the national parks Evan Turk: Author and illustrator Evan Turk showcases the beauty and importance of the National Parks in this gorgeous picture book that takes readers on an amazing tour across the United States. In simple, soaring language and breathtaking art, acclaimed author-illustrator Evan Turk has created a stirring ode to nature and nation.
Grandma's treasured shoes Coral Vass: Grandma has oodles and oodles of shoes. Walking shoes, dancing shoes, fancy and plain, Grandma has a shoe for every occasion. So why are these scratched and dusty old ones so special? A picture book for young children about a grandmother's journey as a little girl from Vietnam to Australia, this is a refugee story told through engaging illustrations and a gentle, rhythmic story.
Along the Tapajós Fernando Vilela: Cauã and Inaê are a brother and sister who live in a small community along the Tapajós River in Brazil. Here, the homes are on stilts and everyone travels around by boat--even to school! When the rainy season comes, they must leave their village and relocate to higher ground for a while.
This is Owl Libby Walden: This is Owl. Have you met? No? Well let me introduce you.
Moo Zoe Waring: Peek-a-Boo, the game that every baby loves to play, is brought to life in this fun, bright, lift-the-flap board book.
Zoo Zoe Waring: Peek-a-Boo, the game that every baby loves to play, is brought to life in this fun, bright, lift-the-flap board book.
That's not my sloth : its head is too fuzzy Fiona Watt: Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet sloths with rough noses and soft tummies. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness.
Max & Ruby and twin trouble Rosemary Wells: Max and Ruby prepare for a new baby sibling only to find out they are getting two of them!.
Farm Matthew Williamson: A simple introduction for preschoolers to farm life, with images and words typical to New Zealand.
Merbaby's lullaby Jane Yolen: From New York Times bestselling author Jane Yolen comes a lilting lullaby from the bottom of the sea.
Opposnakes : a lift-the-flap book about opposites Salina Yoon: "Swing open the double flaps over each snake to reveal an extralong, color-filled oppo-snake. A sweet surprise awaits the last lonely snake in this hisss-terical book about opposites from Salina Yoon!"--Back cover.
Up down inside out JooHee Yoon: Up Down Inside Out is another innovative and surprising book from artist and bookmaker JooHee Yoon. This time, she takes up aphorisms and gives them wit and playfulness through visual explanation. Graphically gorgeous and mentally stimulating, this is a book for all ages, as well as for the ages.

Younger Fiction

Trema the Earth Lord Adam Blade: Fearsome Trema lurks in the bowels of the earth only emerging to feast on his prey.
Stinger the sea phantom Adam Blade: A new Sea Quest continues! Spectron, the Sea Ghost City, is in danger! The wicked Professor has unleashed another of his menacing Robobeasts. Can Max and his friends defeat Stinger the Sea Phantom and protect the Sea Ghosts? Don't miss the other books in this series: Shredder the Spider Droid, Crusher the Creeping Terror and Mangler the Dark Menace.
Frankie Sparks and the big sled challenge Megan Frazer Blakemore: Frankie Sparks is excited about her town's team sled design contest but while she knows a lot about building a sled, she has much to learn about building a team. Includes information on the design process and a challenge.
Tas and the caves of doom John Bonallack: Tas and Josh come across a mysterious sideshow, The amazing caves of doom. Help Tas and Josh to get through the Caves of doom by making choices for them. Will you survive the mirror maze? The limestone labyrinth? The weta warriors? The mud men? The colossal clock? It's up to you! An interactive story.
Tas and the hokey pokey John Bonallack: Tas and his friend Josh make hokey pokey to sell at school.
Tas and the sea rescue John Bonallack: Tash and Josh rescue a dog from the sea.
Tas and the solar bike John Bonallack: Tas goes with his uncle to Australia for the solar bike race.
Tock saves the Earth June Burney: "Join Tock on his amazing adventures through time on his quest to save the Earth. A heart warming tale to inspire everyone to work together to create a better, brighter future"--Back cover.
Alone in the trenches Vince Cross: Alone in the Trenches tells the incredible true story of a young girl lost in the trenches and how the soldiers she met there helped her find her family.
Ninja clones! Anh Do: Nelson and Kenny have been cloned! Robot Nelson and Robot Kenny are faster, smarter and better dancers! But when the clones spin out of control at school camp, can the real Nelson and Kenny save the day?.
Stella Díaz never gives up Angela N Dominguez: Stella gets a big surprise when her mom plans a trip to visit their family in Mexico! Stella loves marine animals, and she can't wait to see the ocean for the first time, until she arrives and learns that the sea and its life forms are in danger due to pollution. Stella wants to save the ocean, but she knows she can't do it alone.
Most of the better natural things in the world Dave Eggers: In this picture book with minimal text, a tiger with a chair on its back wanders across the different but beautiful landscapes of the Earth, from an Alpine lake to the tundra.
Notso hotso Anne Fine: Poor Anthony the dog! Suddenly he can do nothing but scratch. Everyone - including Anthony - finds this disgusting. But the vet tells him that he has a skin problem and that he must have all his fur shaved off apart from his head and tail! He knows that everyone will laugh - and that's notso hotso.
The earthquake challenge Bear Grylls: Fatima is scared of the dark. She has to get through a ruined city at night, avoiding the dangers of crumbling buildings, cracks in the ground and fallen masonry without power or light.
Kitty and the tiger treasure Paula Harrison: Join Kitty and her cat crew on the rooftops for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. Here, Kitty will discover that being a superhero is about more than using her special abilities - she must learn to outwit cunning villains too.
The last tree Emily HaworthBooth: From the author of the phenomenally successful The King Who Banned the Dark comes a new tale about community and our relationship with nature. Once upon a time a group of friends were seeking a place to call home. The desert was too hot, the valley was too wet and the mountain was too windy. Then they found the forest. It was perfect. The leaves gave shelter from the sun and rain, and a gentle breeze wound through the branches.
Old Tom Leigh Hobbs: Old Tom has found his way into the hearts of thousands of children all around the world. This anniversary edition celebrates this lovable rogue and his relationship with the one and only Angela Throgmorton.
The Iron Man : a story in five nights Ted Hughes: "The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff. Where had he come from? Nobody knows. How was he made? Nobody knows. But one little boy realises that the Iron Man is not here to destroy the Earth. He could even save the planet from a new, more deadly danger! Ted Hugges' beloved, classic tale is perfectly complemented in this exciting new edition, by Chris Mould's stunning illustrations"--Back cover.
The sorcerer's shadow Jordan Quinn: Prince Lucas, his friend Clara, and Ruskin the dragon travel with a team of knights to the forest of Trellis, where they discover that an evil sorcerer's shadow has cursed the land and only someone pure of heart and full of hope can save them.
The false fairy Jordan Quinn: A mysterious spell has hypnotized the fairies on the island of Primlox and it's up to Prince Lucas and Clara to save them.
The Pegasus quest Jordan Quinn: As Lucas and Clara set out to investigate some mysterious happenings in Wrenly, they discover a young horse with wings that is lost and in danger.
Let the games begin! Jordan Quinn: As diverse subjects of Wrenly gather from far and wide to participate in the kingdom's Grand Tournament, a rude squire declares that girls cannot be knights, which makes Clara determined to prove that she can be anything she wants as long as she works hard enough for it.
The secret world of mermaids Jordan Quinn: Lucas and Clara are floating on a raft when a wave casts them into the sea, where Lucas catches a glimpse of a coral kindom and a dark-haired mermaid helps him, but when his father, King Caleb, hears of this, he scolds Lucas and tells him he has broken an age-old pact.
Adventures in Flatfrost Jordan Quinn: Mischief-makers Prince Lucas, his best friend Clara, and Ruskin the scarlet dragon learn to respect the hard work of others when they are sent to Flatfrost to fetch more ice from the giants who live there.
Beneath the Stone Forest Jordan Quinn: Clara invites Prince Lucas on her journey to map out the Stone Forest and visit the gnomes who live there.
Sea monster! Jordan Quinn: When a legendary sea monster starts making waves in the Sea of Wrenly, Prince Lucas and his friend Clara travel to the Island of Primlox seeking information that might help them calm the beast.
The witch's curse Jordan Quinn: It's been raining non-stop for six whole days. Someone has cursed the Kingdom of Wrenly.
The lost stone Jordan Quinn: Eight-year-old Lucas, Prince of Wrenly, is eager to explore and Clara, daughter of the queen's seamstress, knows the kingdom well, so they team up to find a lost jewel and visit all of the land's main attractions as they search.
The scarlet dragon Jordan Quinn: A newly-hatched, rare scarlet dragon comes under the special protection of the King and Prince Lucas, so when the dragon becomes ill Lucas and Clara set out for the forest of Burth to find the vixberries needed for a cure.
One step, two steps Mary Ross: Join Simone and her elephant friend Nosey in their garden adventure to meet the beautiful fairies.
Oliver goes to Stephens Island lighthouse Grant Sheehan: "This is the story of Oliver who gets to visit Stephens Island Lighthouse, in the often stormy Cook Strait. There he encounters some rare and unusual animals, learns about the sad fate of a unique bird without wings, meets the last lighthouse keepers and has his first ever ride in a helicopter. This book is dedicated to Len Akers and Jill Barton the last keepers of the lighthouse on Stephens Island."--Back cover.
Time warp : the seventh journey through time Gerónimo Stilton: When pirate cats threaten Mouse Island, Professor von Volt sends Geronimo Stilton and his friends back through time to ancient Greece, Atlantis, and Stonehenge to try and find out how ancient civilizations were able to find peace and avoid war only to find that the key to peace was under their whiskers the whole time.
Happy birthday, Geronimo! Gerónimo Stilton: While celebrating his birthday with his family, Geronimo realizes someone has replaced all of his money with counterfeit bills and sets out to find the thieves.
Watch this! Jen Storer: Four new and improved stories from the genius who always, without fail, brings you The Best stories.
Mephisto Bernard Villiot: Mephisto the black cat lives apart from other cats. Shunned by the townspeople for being a harbinger of bad luck, he never gets to sit inside by the fireplace like the tomcats do. Instead he dodges constant insults and abuse. He decides to leave behind the world of humans for a peaceful life in the country, but once winter comes and he returns to the city, the townspeople find that they need him, after all.
The beast of Buckingham Palace David Walliams: It is 2120 and London is in ruins. The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters. And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himself and the entire city.
The sad little fact Jonah Winter: Follow a sad little fact who is locked away for telling the truth. In its underground prison, it meets other facts, all hidden away because they could not lie. Finally, with the help of a few skillful fact-finders, the facts are set free.

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