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Cats! Some are sane, some are mad and some are good and some are bad. Meet magical Mr Mistoffelees, sleepy Old Deuteronomy and curious Rum Tum Tugger. But you’ll be lucky to meet Macavity because Macavity’s not there.
Food can bind and govern a family and no one knows this more than Hollywood actor and respected foodie, Stanley Tucci. Throughout his childhood, family and food were inseparable and cooking was always a familial venture evoking a wealth of memories and traditions. Featuring family-friendly dishes and stunning photography, ‘The Tucci Table’ will captivate food lovers’ imaginations with recipes from Stanley’s traditional Italian roots as well as those of his British wife, Felicity Blunt.
This cookbook offers outstanding recipes from Russell Norman’s acclaimed new restaurant, Trattoria Brutto, alongside an ode to one of Italy’s most beloved cities, Florence, and specifically the bohemian district of Santo Spirito. Including Russell’s captivating stories and insider advice, ‘Brutto’ is a proudly fuss-free recipe book to use every day, wherever you are, and an joyous tribute to Italy’s greatest rustic cuisine.
Join historian Dominic Sandbrook as we follow the most famous queen of all from Alexandria to Rome, through doomed love affairs and epic battles, to the serpent’s bite which will change the course of history forever.
This debut collection of stories opens up the lives of characters whose worlds seethe with obsession and dark tension. Set in Ireland and the deep South of America, they reveal lives where dreams, memory and chance can lead to crippling effects.
This guide to the solar system launches 7 to 9 year olds on a breathtaking journey into space through illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. An introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star – the Sun – and the planets that orbit it. Starting with the birth of the Sun and the solar system, readers continue on a journey through space. They discover the smallest planet, rocky Mercury, which is closest to the Sun, and Venus, the hottest planet. There is also Mars, with its polar ice caps and volcanoes, and Jupiter, with its swirling storm clouds. Then readers venture further into space to explore the icy giants of outer space.
The first-ever Britannica Encyclopedia for children under three, in a beautifully illustrated, large-format board book.
This beautiful edition brings together the original illustrated Thomas the Tank Engine Railway Series stories by Rev. W. Awdry in one special collection.
A gorgeous, snuggle-up picture book, full of courage, fun andfriendship.
Evie is a very determined little squirrel. It’s time to gather foodfor the winter, and she’s going to do it all by herself. She’sready. She’s steady. She’s going squirrelling! But can she reallydo it all on her own? Or should she ask her friends to help?
The story of a girl, a whale and a friendship that will echo down the generations, from best-selling, award-winning picture book creator, Benji Davies, author of The Storm Whale.
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Adults and children alike will be enchanted by this Christmas song book. Aimed at the very young, this book has a button on every spread which triggers one of six different festive songs to join in with.
The Bigg School series follows a class of kids who have just moved up to secondary school, the Henry Bigg Academy. Best Friends Forever tells Lola's story – she and Evie have been BFF since they were babies but everything is about to change for Lola, and not in a good way!
There is no one way to have a family and no right way to be a family. ‘My Family, Your Family’ is a powerful non-fiction book that focuses on what makes a family, explores how different families come together and celebrates the idea that every family is unique.
Wiz and Mug are sent on a dangerous mission to raid a bountiful Ancient Egyptian tomb protected by skeleton guards and an Egyptian Pharaoh. However, in order to fulfil their mission, the pair must combine their brains and brawn, abide by the ancient law of the land, AND beat the Pharaoh in a game of basketball! The question is – can they trust their opponents to play by the rules? Or will they be stuck in the tomb – forever?
The bizarre beasts, incredible places, and peculiar phenomena featured in this mind-blowing compendium are not just really weird – they’re really real. This wacky book explores our world’s most exciting oddities. Did you know there’s a plant that eats mice? Or that you can dip your toe in a rainbow-coloured river? From fiery tornadoes flying across the sky to huge sinkholes eating up the earth, each example is illustrated with jaw-dropping images and handy fast facts that provide the explanations behind the stories. Whether it’s geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, this book is ideal for curious young minds who are fascinated by our amazing planet.