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Daphne is unbearably sad and adrift. She feels the painful loss of her father acutely and seeks solace both in the security of her local library and the escape her phone screen provides by blocking out the world around her. As Daphne tries to make sense of what has happened she recalls memories of shared times and stories past, and in facing the darkness she finds a way back from the tangle of fear and confusion, to feel connected once more with her friends and family.

Selected and accompanied by commentary from best-selling author and literature professor Joseph Pearce, this exciting collection of verse contains classic poems that every child should know to begin a poetic ascent towards God.

Sixth book in the Arthur series - Arthur's Cars, Trucks and Monster Machines.

It’s a windy day and he has a brand-new kite – but where’s he going on this maiden flight? Penguin Blue and his friends go on an adventure full of good ideas, homesickness and the perils of kites, from the best-selling and multi-award-winnning Rob Biddulph, creator of the internet phenomenon #DrawWithRob. As seen on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, CBeebies and TV news everywhere! 

Newbery Honor Book! A heartbreakingly hopeful novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia. * Walter Award Winner * New England Book Award Winner * An NCTE Notable Verse Novel * Golden Kite Award Winner * Crystal Kite...

I Love You Like a River features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun! Love's all around us, as wide as the wind in this wonderful world that we find ourselves in. Run though the grass...feel the love in your toes! Smell a gardenia...the love in your nose! It's there...

When twelve-year-old Estie is expelled from school, she's sent to stay with her aunt in Scotland over the summer. Even though Estie knows what she did was right. Even though nobody, not even her mum, asked to hear her side of the story. Estie's determined to keep her barriers up and stick to herself until the holidays are over. But when she comes across an intricately folded paper bird with a secret message written inside - a message from someone desperate to tell their own unbelieved story - a chord is struck, and Estie can't help but follow the clues to the next piece of artwork.

Their mission? To take a little dinosaur home. But the biggest adventure EVER lies in store. Can Sir Charlie save the day again and help the lost dinosaur safely home?

Drawing inspiration from Philippians 4:13, All Things I Can Do is a fun and engaging children's poetry book that covers a range of issues, like vanquishing a monster in a closet, wishing for a snow day in July, giving a guardian angel a day off, and more. All Things I Can Do has an inspirational undertone and a quirky voice to support the book's message that with faith, children really can do all things.

A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children’s books! Little Red Riding Hood – who is not-so-little anymore! – is riding her pony through the woods to visit Granny for a picnic and a surprise. Now that she is bigger, she feels much braver than the last time she...

The Hunting of the Snark is a whimsical and nonsensical poem by Lewis Carroll about a curious crew of adventurers on a voyage to find the mysterious Snark. Along the way, they encounter absurd situations, strange creatures, and playful language that stretches the imagination. Though the story is fantastical and full of Carroll’s signature wordplay, it is lighthearted and suitable for older children and adults who enjoy clever humor and imaginative storytelling. The poem explores themes of adventure, curiosity, and the joy of puzzling mysteries, rather than focusing on violence or danger.

A wonderful new book is coming from Random House Children's Books...

Cows in the meadow, cows on the hill, cows peeking over the windowsill! Babies and toddlers will enjoy this funny rhyming poem about the silly things cows do on their farm.

Look no further than The Big Yellow Cat and the Blue Moon! This hilarious story follows a hungry cat with a strange meow that will have you and your little ones giggling together. The melodic rhymes make this book an instant favorite for interactive story time. Not only is this book a blast to enjoy together, but it is also a great kids’ learning book.

A little frog called Zog is tired of his life in the bog. He wants to see more of the world, so one day, he packs a bag and heads out to see what he can see, and he doesn't tell his mom! He has an amazing adventure along the way.

The foremost diverse children's authors--including Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson, and Kwame Alexander--share answers to the question, "In this divisive world, what shall we tell our children?" in this powerful collection, published in partnership with Just Us Books. Featuring poems, letters...

Charlie Shoe finds tying his laces confusing. Whenever he tries, he gets in a muddle and often gives up. But without his shoelaces tied, Charlie trips and falls, and Sophie can’t bear to watch.

Light in the Enchanted Forest is an interactive poetic book about living love. The story begins as a community of bugs agree to upgrade their forest. They decide to live their love and equality. First, the bee, then the ant, and finally the spider have challenges that come up that they work through. This book gives the opportunity for dialogue between parents and children about how to take everyday challenges and turn them into something great.

Sam's mum is a baker, Pete's brother is a librarian, and Dom's nan is a doctor. In this exciting deep-dive into the world of monsters and beyond, discover the different jobs monsters do all day and the incredible places they work.

In this riveting coming-of-age survival story in verse perfect for fans of Alan Gratz, a fire lookout-in-training must find her courage when a wildfire breaks out on her watch. Twelve-year-old Opal has a secret: she’s deathly afraid of fire. Still Opal is preparing to become a...