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Abstract: This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches. Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There's nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying spells to get rid of them. Her grandson listens closely to grandmamma's stories-but nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face-to-face with the grand high witch herself! Now a major motion picture!. Reading age: 7 -10 years old.

Abstract: "Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist." One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant! Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children. But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat. Can Sophie and t ...; [Read more...] "Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist."


One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant!

Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children.

But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat.

Can Sophie and the BFG stop them? Reading age: 7-9 years old

Abstract: When the Second World War breaks out, young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of kind old Tom Oakley. But then his cruel mother summons him back to war-torn London... Will he ever see Mister Tom again? Ages: 10 years +

Abstract: Are you pink and green? Are you totally obscene? Can you pick your nose? With your stubby little toes? Let your imagination run riot and laughter fill your belly as you explore traditional poems, rhymes with a twist, and subversive playground favourites in this playful treasure chest of verse. Reading age: 8-12 years old.

Abstract: The beloved story of a spunky young girl and her hilarious escapades. Tommy and his sister have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has crazy red pigtails, no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on her porch,and a pet monkey named Mr. Nilsson. Whetever Pippi's scrubbling her floors, doing arithmetic, or stirring things up at a fancy tea party, her flair for the outrageous always seems to lead to another adventure. Ages: 6-9 years.

Abstract: The story follows a kind witch who is flying on her broomstick with her cat. Along the way, they pick up several other animals who are in need of help. When the broomstick breaks and they are confronted by a fierce dragon, the animals work together to save the witch. It is a heartwarming story that teaches children about the importance of friendship and working together to overcome challenges. Ages: 3+

Abstract: The story follows a tiny snail who longs to see the world and hitches a ride on the back of a friendly whale. Together, they travel across the ocean, visiting a range of exotic locations and encountering various creatures along the way. However, their journey takes a dangerous turn when the whale gets beached on a rocky shore. The snail comes up with a clever plan to save the whale, enlisting the help of a group of schoolchildren. With its engaging rhymes, vivid illustrations, and insp ...; [Read more...] The story follows a tiny snail who longs to see the world and hitches a ride on the back of a friendly whale. Together, they travel across the ocean, visiting a range of exotic locations and encountering various creatures along the way. However, their journey takes a dangerous turn when the whale gets beached on a rocky shore. The snail comes up with a clever plan to save the whale, enlisting the help of a group of schoolchildren. With its engaging rhymes, vivid illustrations, and inspiring message of bravery and resourcefulness, "The Snail and the Whale" is a delightful tale about the power of imagination, the value of friendship, and the importance of making a difference. Ages: 3+

Abstract: One night, the Gruffalo's child wanders into the woods to search for the Big Bad Mouse. Instead, she comes upon a small mouse in the woods... and decides to eat him! But wait, what is that? A shadow of a very large, scary creature falls on the ground, and suddenly the Gruffalo's child is frightened. Could it be the Big Bad Mouse after all? Ages: 3+

Abstract: Readers everywhere know that Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways—but someone needs to explain that to Greg's father! Frank Heffley actually thinks he can toughen up his son by getting him involved in organized sports and other "manly" pursuits. Ages: 7-12 years old.

Abstract: From Agard to Zephaniah, the very best of children's poetry from the very best of children's poets appears in this wonderful and exciting anthology edited by Michael Rosen, the Children's Laureate. Reading age: 7-11 years old