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Find a wealth of instruction and inspiration on how to incorporate naturally foraged materials into your artwork. In the process, discover a range of textile techniques - suitable for all levels and abilities - to complement your design. These include hand and machine stitching, solar dyeing, fel...

It's the class trip to Dismal Hills wilderness. The children aren't worried about the legendary Grizzled Grist who lives here; they're excited to show off their outdoor skills - foraging, climbing, trapping. No one's impressed with Liam's skill of hiding. But it turns out a hider can see what oth...

Some say a dangerous monster is at large above the streets of London. A monster red in tooth and claw, with wings, and fire for breath. And its name. Wyvern!

This puppy is happy - so happy, it feels like dancing the waltz, doing somersaults, laughing out loud - and even climbing on a cloud! This fantastical flight of fancy captures the most joyful of toddler moods, encouraging children to explore their own imagination and celebrate their feelings.

Join Hare as she sets off to find treasure, hoping for an exciting adventure. On the way, she meets Bear, whose dream is to make friends, and Bird, whose dream is to overcome shyness. But when they eventually get to the top and find the treasure, they realise that they've already found what they'...

What is it like to live in or visit South Africa? What makes South Africa's culture unique? Grab your World Passport guide to South Africa and learn about the customs, traditions, food, celebrations and landmarks that distinguish this amazing country from others.

A fascinating insight into the heritage of Britain's changing high street and the diverse architectural styles of the 20th century. Entries showcase 100 often instantly recognisable shops from across the country, from throughout the 20th century and stretching into the 21st, capturing the changin...

Greg the Sausage Roll stars in this hilarious twist on everyone's favourite Christmas rhyme! Greg, Gloria and the mini sausage rolls are rounding up all their friends - 11 elves a-wrapping, 8 reindeer munching, 6 six baubles bouncing. Join the festive countdown as they get ready for Christmas Eve...

Featuring fascinating objects from the last 6,000 years, young readers can learn to count while discovering Nepalese crowns, Chinese teapots and Greek gods. Developed in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 'The Met 123' is guaranteed to spark a lifelong love of learning and art app...

Treehouse is getting festive! With lots of Christmas laughs at every level in 'The 156-Storey Treehouse', from the worldwide bestselling series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. They've added 13 new levels, including a wishing well, a world-record breaking level, a super-stinky stuff level and ...

A shocking crime scene. DCI Adam Bishop has never seen anything like it. Five murder victims - all with numbers written above. And the spray-painted daubs reveal a horrific truth, the killer is counting down. When Dr Romilly Cole learns of the murders, they trigger memories of a traumatic past sh...

The night before Christmas Eve, Santa could not sleep. So, a couple of his reindeer chums, said, 'You should count some sheep'! Now, Santa's counted sheep before but something by the shelf made Santa want to not count sheep, and count gold buttoned - elves! What's the best way to help little ones...

Featuring artists from Gustav Klimt to Vincent van Gogh, young readers can learn the alphabet while discovering some of the world's most well-known paintings and intricate textiles. Developed in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 'The Met ABC' will spark a lifelong love of learnin...

Discover all the ways to be kind and thoughtful at Christmas with this adorable board book. Join a cast of cute animal characters as you celebrate the joy and love which the holidays can bring - from A to Z!

Embark on an entertaining journey across millennia and continents, and learn about absolutely everything including the creation of planet Earth, the age of dinosaurs, the rise of humans, the miserable medieval times, globalisation, wars, revolutions, technology - and much more. Find out the answe...

An island lost to the ocean. A people lost to the desert. A love lost to the darkness. But a new sun is about to rise and with every ray of light comes a robe of shadow. Across the Scorched Sea is a visionary YA fantasy about a newborn society torn apart by secrets and sedition.

Life in the Swamplands is tough for twelve-year-old orphan Adia. Her aunt and uncle believe she is an ogbanje, a demon-possessed child thought to bring misfortune. And when Adia manifests mysterious powers, accidentally destroying her village, she starts to think they might be right. Adia flees t...

Father Christmas needs a holiday. He isn't feeling well and someone seems determined to ruin the festivities. It's up to Christmas Elves, Tog and Holly, to find a way to deliver the presents on time and bring the Christmas magic back for everyone.

After a fire devastates the top floor of a tower block on the Maudling Estate, Maeve Kerrigan and her colleagues are called in. Their presence is needed because it's a sensitive investigation - not because the blaze was caused by arson, or because several residents died, but because a body was fo...

This practical guide is a complete plan for ageing in the best way possible, fighting off age-related illnesses and staying energetic and feeling good, at any age. With lots of information and tips about nutrition, exercise and lifestyle, readers can turn back the age clock and feel as fit on the...