The Naughtiest Unicorn in a Winter Wonderland (The Naughtiest Unicorn series, Book 9)
By Pip Bird, Illustrated by David O’Connell
Age 6+
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It’s time for wintry fun with Mira and Dave the Naughtiest Unicorn! And this time they are going on a very special quest to see the magical winter lights! (Although Dave is more interested in the hot chocolate and chips.) But what lies behind the snowy mountain peaks – could there really be a terrifying YETI lurking there …?
Pip Bird is the pseudonym for a small group of brilliant and funny children’s book writers. They all believe in magic and dream of having a Unicorn Best Friend Forever.
Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear (The Official 95th Anniversary Prequel): Tales of Before it all Began …
By Jane Riordan
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These brand-new stories are decorated with beautiful illustrations of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends created by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. He is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated The Return to the Hundred Acre Wood and The Best Bear in All the World. Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the Queen and the re-issue edition Winnie-the-Pooh Goes to London.
This timeless story collection is a real tribute to the world’s most famous bear and the perfect opportunity for everyone to revisit these favourite friends and find out how they become the larger than life characters that we all know and love.
Feeling Good About Me
Ellen Bailey and Lesley Pemberton
7-9 Years
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This fun book is packed with mindful activities and prompts to encourage young readers to express their emotions, including breathing techniques, thoughtful questions, and areas to draw. It is a safe space for children to explore feelings such as low self-esteem and anxiety, with practical tips and information presented in a supportive and affirmative way.
A wonderful resource for any mindfulness activities teachers and parents are planning, this book has been developed in consultation with a children’s mental health charity, Blue Smile, and a royalty of UK sales will be donated to the charity.
Beano Dennis & Gnasher: The Abominable Snowmenace
By I.P Daley
Illustrator: Nigel Parkinson
Ages 7+
Dennis and Gnasher are back for another BOOMIC adventure. More words than a comic, more funny pictures than a book, BOOMIC’s are pages of pure entertainment.
When mysterious smelly footprints lead the gang to the school kitchen, they find themselves in a race against time to save their best new friend……..
Raven Winter
By Susanna Bailey
Ages 8+
A brand new novel from Susannah Bailey – the bestselling author of Snow Foal.
Raven winter is a story of friendship, family and the belief in a very special relationship with a young raven set against the beautiful and the wintery backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales.
Monster Hunting for Beginners
By Ian Mark
Illustrator: Louis Ghibault
Ages 8+
Monster hunting isn’t as easy as it looks. And Jack should know. Because an ogre has just appeared in his garden and tried to eat his Aunt!
After (sort of accidentally) defeating the ogre, Jack finds himself apprenticed to a grumpy, 200 year old monster hunter called Stoop and heading off to Cornwall, where more ogres are causing havoc!