Young Readers

'Dodd's pictures are good, but the rhyming verse is even better - delightful to read aloud and soon learned by heart.' - Independent on Sunday A new paperback edition of the story about everyone's favourite dog, Schnitzel von Krumm,...

Magical creatures, perilous trials, and one unbelievable adventure in this new blockbuster fantasy series. The moment you enter the Arbiter, your fate is sealed. If you spark, you fight! Twelve-year-old Elder Triss never expected to produce a spark...

What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze?A bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho, and his connection to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, which comes with an action song! From the author of Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets comes...

Warning: You are about to read my utterly biggest secrets. Can I trust you? OK then. I’m Ella, and this is my diary. Wedding Belles (Ella Diaries #29) follows Ella and her sister Olivia as they prepare to be...

**A powerful, heartwarming picture book from the creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, celebrating the life-changing power of seeing the world from other points of view**Everyone knows which way 'UP' is. It's the opposite of 'DOWN'.Or...

A heartwarming Christmas storybook that transforms into a stunning 3D Christmas tree with a ribbon bookmark Discover the heartwarming tale of Pip, a beautiful pine tree, and his quest for the perfect star to crown his branches this...

The 11th instalment in the bestselling series is now in paperback! Ivy's worried that she will grow up to be spoiled because she is an only child. Ivy and Bean hatch plans to get Ivy a sibling with...

It’s Career Day at Emerson Elementary School, and all the students have to choose what they want to be when they grow up. No problem. Ivy and Bean already have that all figured out. At least, they thought...

The fourth book in a bestselling junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters' childhoods. Diamonds in the rough - will these unwanted ponies find love? In the fourth Showtym Adventure, Amanda must earn the trust...

The second book in a bestselling junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters' childhoods. The adventure continues – training a street pony into a show pony! In the second Showtym Adventures, Kelly receives an unbroken...

The third book in a bestselling junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters' childhoods. Vicki's biggest challenge yet... to transform a dangerous pony! In the third Showtym Adventure, Vicki takes on a dangerously bad-tempered Arabian....

Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy’s romance comes to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling of Austen’s beloved classic from bestseller Laura Wood. Witty, intelligent Elizabeth Bennet has no desire for a marriage of convenience....

Return to the seafaring world of Hal and his intrepid ship's crew in the fourth book of John Flanagan's epic Brotherband series. When the Heron brotherband become the Skandian duty ship to the Kingdom of Araluen, they’re excited...

In a battle of Skandians vs Temujai, the brotherband are facing their most formidable enemy yet. The Heron brotherband are home in Skandia – but their usually peaceful country is in danger. The Temujai have never given up...

Published to mark the centenary of his birth, a recently discovered adventure by Dick King-Smith, completed by his great granddaughter Josie Rogers. Ambrose is a curious young rabbit with a super sense of smell! When Ambrose meets Biddy,...

'Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith's trademarks' - Books for Your Children An exciting new publication in celebration of the centenary of his birth, a recently discovered funny and poignant animal story by Dick King-Smith, completed...

Eight boys are about to take on a crew of fifty cut-throat pirates . . . is this an impossible quest? Hal and the Heron brotherband are on the trail of Zavac and his precious cargo. Will they...

Warning: You are about to read my utterly biggest secrets. Can I trust you? OK then. I’m Ella, and this is my diary. Ella is staying at her best friend Zoe’s house for a whole week. The girls...

The sixth book in a bestselling junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters' childhoods. It’s a whole new world . . . rescuing an injured stallion! In the sixth Showtym Adventure, Vicki will stop...

Bizzy Bear: Recycling Truck (30) is back with an exciting board book all about recycling! Preschoolers love vehicles, things that go, and people who help us, so they will be delighted to jump on board and help Bizzy Bear...

At its heart is the unforgettable Amy Taylor. Amy loves cars and dreams of being a driver. But there’s a major catch: her slow old wheelchair with its broken wheel. When Amy finally gets a new electric one,...

Theo is good at most things. He can almost count to a thousand, knows several French words and can operate the washing machine. But he can’t lie or steal. “You must try harder,” says his mother sternly. The...

Stoneybrook has gone star-crazy! Derek Masters, an eight-year-old regular on a hit TV sitcom, has moved to town. Everyone's wondering what a real-live TV star will be like—will he drive to school in a limo? Jessi can't believe...