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Abstract: With their glossy brown hair and hazel eyes, best friends Princess Millie and maid Jess look so similar that they often trade places. They love swapping clothes and tricking everyone in the palace, and while Jess enjoys attending Millie's dance lessons, the princess happily bakes cakes in the royal kitchen. Preparations are underway for Prince Edward's first birthday celebrations. In keeping with tradition, he will wear the Baby Diamond Crown at the party, but when it goes missing, a ...; [Read more...] With their glossy brown hair and hazel eyes, best friends Princess Millie and maid Jess look so similar that they often trade places. They love swapping clothes and tricking everyone in the palace, and while Jess enjoys attending Millie's dance lessons, the princess happily bakes cakes in the royal kitchen. Preparations are underway for Prince Edward's first birthday celebrations. In keeping with tradition, he will wear the Baby Diamond Crown at the party, but when it goes missing, a frantic search of the palace ensues. Millie and Jess team up to examine the clues and solve the mystery of the crown's disappearance, but can the young sleuths find the thief before the birthday party begins? Reading age: 7-9 years old

Abstract: Tickle My Ears brings a wonderful new bedtime ritual: clap your hands, plump the pillow, give little rabbits ears a tickle, stroke his back, pull up the covers and plant a goodnight kiss. And dont forget to turn out the light: heres the switch! "A perfect bedtime book." Ages: 1+

Abstract: Before they are able to clearly see colors, babies respond to the strong contrast between black and white, which makes this the perfect first book for young, developing brains. Experiencing bold black-and-white contrast helps stimulate development in the retina and the optic nerve. Reading age: 0-1 year

Abstract: A young girl loves her grandpa so much! When they spend the day at the beach, she holds his hand as they go for a walk, and they build sand castles together. But sometimes, it’s difficult, because Grandpa has become forgetful. “Grandpa’s memories are like the tide,” Mommy explains. “Sometimes, they’re near and full of life. Other times, they’re distant and quiet.” A story about families, laughter, and how we can help a loved one with dementia live well. Ages: 3-7 years.

Abstract: Sophie and her Mummy are having tea in the kitchen when in walks a hungry tiger who asks to stay to tea. After eating everything, he moves on to Daddy's supper and for good measure also cleans out the fridge and drinks all the water from the tap. When Daddy gets home he decides they should all have supper out and the next day Sophie and Mummy buy an extra big tin of tiger food - just in case the tiger comes back! Ages: 2+

Abstract: Alice and Jack are out playing catch when they hear a strange sound coming from the forest. Jack wants to know what it could be, and Alice decides to go find out. "But what if it's the Wicked Wolf?" Jack asks. "Shhh," says Alice. "Everything is going to be all right." As the two go deeper into the woods and get closer to the odd noise, Jack grows more afraid. But Alice reassures him as she guides him along, and together they make a surprising and sweet discovery. Ages: 3-5 years old

Abstract: Sometimes mealtimes can be a battle with young children, especially when they don't want to try new foods. How can we best help children understand that it can take time to like a new food? And how can we develop their vocabulary so they can articulate how they are feeling about food? Time to Eat is the perfect book for putting a positive and fun spin on mealtimes and food. Italso includes a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents on fussy eating. Readin ...; [Read more...] Sometimes mealtimes can be a battle with young children, especially when they don't want to try new foods. How can we best help children understand that it can take time to like a new food? And how can we develop their vocabulary so they can articulate how they are feeling about food? Time to Eat is the perfect book for putting a positive and fun spin on mealtimes and food. Italso includes a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents on fussy eating. Reading age: 2-5 years old

Abstract: Al Chaudhury travelled back in time to save his father’s life. And it worked – Al’s dad is alive again and life is back to the way it should be. At least, that’s what Al thinks. But when an accident robs Al’s beloved Grandpa Byron of his world-beating memory, Al is forced back in time again, this time leaving someone behind, trapped in a prehistoric dimension. Al is forced into a rescue mission to recover his friend from the past… and to make sure that there will be a future w ...; [Read more...] Al Chaudhury travelled back in time to save his father’s life.

And it worked – Al’s dad is alive again and life is back to the way it should be. At least, that’s what Al thinks.

But when an accident robs Al’s beloved Grandpa Byron of his world-beating memory, Al is forced back in time again, this time leaving someone behind, trapped in a prehistoric dimension.

Al is forced into a rescue mission to recover his friend from the past… and to make sure that there will be a future waiting for them all.

It turns out time travel is far more complicated than Al thought. Reading age: 9 years +

Abstract: The clueless, comically self-confident detective Timmy Failure is about to crack the biggest case of his generation: a school competition to find a stolen globe. But someone is clearly trying to game the system. Hoodwink. Con. Defraud. Timmy, with the dubious help of his lazy polar bear sidekick, Total, must avenge the shenanigans, defeat the injustice—and get an entry form in on time.. Reading age: 8-11 Years old

Abstract: In this fourth volume of Timmy Failure’s memoirs, Timmy is forced to hit the road in a cross-country trip that includes Timmy’s mom, Total the polar bear, Doorman Dave, and smells-like-a-tangerine criminal mastermind Molly Moskins. It’s a world gone mad, where good becomes bad, and Timmy Failure is a condemned man. Reading age: 8-11 Years old