Books

Six women tried and convicted for a crime of their times. Six incredible true stories spanning five centuries: the heretic, the witch, the young first-fleeter transported to Australia; the Indian princess turned suffragette, wartime spy and Conscientious Objector.

Who are currently the best players in world football in the women’s game? Is Aitana Bonmati – winner of the Champions League, World Cup, and Ballon d’Or in the same year – the game’s biggest star in 2025? Or can Chelsea and Australian star Sam Kerr return to the top now that she’s back from…

How would Queen Victoria have liked her very own Underground train line? What happened on the Bakerloo when a rude guy with large headphones met THE MAGNIFICENT ELEPHANT (with his small brain)? Why does Peggy, named after famous astronaut, Peggy Whitson, love to ride the futuristic Jubilee line? And do pigeons really use the Underground?…

KCQV932129221Wonders of Science Activity Book

The moose plays the cello. The deer, violin. And its ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three, time to begin. This mystical, waltzing board book from the one and only Sandra Boynton is a magical book to share with a magical child. Woodland animals heed the call of the foxs bugle to join the woodland dance in a moonlit glade,…

KCQV932128556Woodland Fauna

Bring the woodland to life as you brush water over the black and white illustrations in this beautiful book. Sixteen detailed pictures include harvest mice eating berries, brown bears climbing trees, a badger exploring at night and lots more. With a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colours running through to the page beneath.

This delightful autumn story describes the woodland adventures of two acorn children who get carried away by the blustery autumn wind. Mr Squirrel and Hazel, the youngest Hazelnut child, go off in search of them and encounter a grumpy troll and the Chestnut boys along the way. A mini edition of Elsa Beskow’s classic tale.

Join Oriel the ostrich and her students as they explore the word museum! From the ancient pottery arcade to a corridor full of gadgets, this brilliant book introduces little learners to two learning topics. Lively artwork from Sophie Ledesma and engaging text from Isabel Otter transport readers on a journey of first words and learning….

Go “outside,” “elsewhere,” and down the “rabbit hole” with this hilarious introduction to compound words. Young readers will fall in love with the English language as they watch star cartoonist Ivan Brunetti put his sly spin on vocabulary. The lesson here? Even “homework” is fun when you let yourself play with the words.