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A A Gill

Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A E Langsford

A G Hopkins

A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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A J Jacobs

A J P Taylor

Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

A J Pollard

A J Rochester

A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

A K Benjamin

A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

A L Berridge

Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

A L Gaylin

A Maxwell-Hyslop

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A P Wavell

A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

A S Webb

A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

A. A. Dhand

A. A. Gill

A. A. Milne

A. Anatoli

A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

A. B. Poranek

A. Bradley

Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

A. C. Grayling

A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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A. D. Miller

A. E. Ellis

A. E. W. Mason

A. Humphreys

A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

A. Igoni Barrett

The short life of A.J.A. Symons (1900-41) was described by his biographer as an intricate and largely harmless confidence trick. His many interests included the collection of musical boxes and rare books as well as the study and practice of forgery; they left him time to edit an anthology of Edwardian verse and compose studies of H.M. Stanley and other notable figures. He is remembered for The Quest for Corvo, one of the most remarkable biographies ever written, and for co-founding the Wine and Food Society.

A. J. A. Symons

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Tom Fletcher

A brand-new series of novelty board books from bestselling author Tom Fletcher! 
 
MEOW! MEOW! Oh look - there's a tired little Kitten in your book! 
Shall we get him ready for bed? 
 
Tap, slide, and jiggle the pages to help Little Kitten put away his toys, brush his fur, and pick a story for bedtime. Can you help him drift off to sleep? 
 
Toddlers will love this interactive board book, full of fun novelties that encourage curiosity and exploration and a gentle narrative that is perfect to read aloud whilst winding down before bed. 
 
More Who's in Your Book interactive board books: 
 
There's a Little Chick in Your Book 
There's a Little Snowman in Your Book 
There's a Little Puppy in Your Book 
There's a Little Ghost in Your Book

There’s a Little Kitten in Your Book

Eric Carle

In this festive lift-the-flap story, set on a silent, snowy Christmas Eve, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is hoping for a very special visitor. 
 
Lift-the-flap on every page to discover who's at home. Could it be Father Christmas?

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas Eve

Explore a wonderful world of pets with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this new interactive wipe-clean activity book! 
 
Follow the trails to help the rabbits hop back to their hutch, join the dots to complete the hamster wheel, and circle the hidden dog toys in the garden! 
 
Write, wipe, and repeat for endless interactive fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and lots of playful pets – perfect for keeping little ones busy for hours! 
 
Ideal for little ones starting nursery or school and developing pen control, this book includes a free pen with built-in eraser so the fun can start right away! 
 
Discover more activity books with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bugs: Wipe-Clean Board Book 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Time to Eat! Magnet Book 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Feast Sticker and Colouring Book 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very Big Colouring Book

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Pets

Wipe-Clean Board Book

Tove Jansson

If you haven't met a Moomin yet, you're missing the most magical fun... 
 
Join Moomintroll and his friends in this brand-new picture book based on the original stories by Tove Jansson. 
 
Spring has come to Moominvalley. And to Moomin's delight, it has brought his best friend Snufkin home from his winter wanderings with plenty of exciting tales of far-away lands. 
 
When Snufkin takes Moomin on a surprise adventure - filled with unfamiliar and exciting sights, sounds, and smells - Moomin feels just like a real pioneer! But will he discover that some of the greatest adventures can be found on his very own doorstep? 
 
A gorgeous, brightly illustrated story about the joy of seeking adventure. 
 
Discover more beautiful Moomin books: 
Moomin: Little My and the Wild Wind 
Moomin and the Midsummer Mystery 
Moomin and the Wishing Star 
Moomin and the Ice Festival 
My First Moomin: Goodnight, Moomin 
My First Moomin: Best Friends 
My First Moomin: Be Brave, Moomin

Moomin and Snufkin’s Quest for Adventure

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for the first day of school in this new tabbed board book! 
 
Follow The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends through the school day as they dance along in music lessons, read at quiet time, and paint a wonderful picture to take home. 
 
What's the best part of a school day? 
 
With8 chunky tabs this tabbed board book is perfect for reassuring little caterpillars starting at a new school or nursery and introducing them to a new daily routine away from home. 
 
Share more first experiences with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A counting book 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Animals 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Words 
Thank You, Teacher with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

A Day at School with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Tabbed Board Book

Dalai Lama

Desmond Tutu

Rafael López

Joy is the warm tingly feeling of the sun tickling your toes in the morning. 
It's the giggly, squiggly feeling when you are doing something silly. 
Even when you wake to the rain and your joy is washed away, it's waiting at the bottom of the puddle. 
 
This is the story of two friends: the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Once two lonely boys on opposite sides of the world, they grew up to discover the joy in everyday life and spread their joy with the people around them. 
 
Their message for every child is that joy is never far away. Even in hard times, joy never truly disappears. And when we share our joy with others, it grows inside us. 
 
This picture book adaptation of the international bestseller, The Book of Joy, is full of the humour, friendship, and deep affection between two spiritual leaders. In challenging times, it is a timely reminder that joy is all around us, if only we know where to look. 
 
Vibrantly illustrated by award-winning Rafael López, this is the perfect book to reassure and inspire young readers everywhere.

The Little Book of Joy

Follow The Very Hungry Caterpillar on a tasty journey to discover a world of wonderful food in this bright and beautiful book packed with sticker scenes, colouring and activities. 
 
Discover crunchy carrots, yummy yoghurts, sweet strawberries, and lots more - all without leaving the pages of this book! 
 
With over 30 big stickers for little hands, this is the perfect activity book for young explorers everywhere.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Feast Sticker and Colouring Book

Rachel Morrisroe

Steven Lenton

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees! 
 
An unexpected delivery of dragodil seeds provides the perfect chance for Sarah and Mr Pottifer to grow helpful dragon pets for their customers - or does it? It turns out that these fiery dragons are not very well-behaved at all... and everything soon spirals into smoke-filled, out-of-control DRAGON CHAOS! 
 
Can Sarah's quick thinking and green fingers save the day? 
 
The second magical adventure from the author and illustrator of the bestselling How to Grow a Unicorn.

How to Grow a Dragon

Freddy McConnell

Rosalind  Beardshaw

A lyrical picture book that celebrates the special bond between parent and child. 
 
Join Papa and Little one on a very ordinary day, as they explore Little One's extraordinary question: "What do we need?" 
Together, they decide they need lots of things - clean water, friends, a home - but, above all, they need each other.

Little Seahorse and the Big Question

Beatrix Potter

Follow Peter as he walks through the woods, plants flowers and visits the farmyard, learning all about the natural world as he goes. 
 
This fun-filled sticker book has over 250 stickers! 
 
Packed full of everyone's favourite woodland friends, activities, games and stickers, this book is perfect to use at anytime - from holidays to rainy days, this book will keep little paws busy for hours! 
 
Check out the other titles in our Peter Rabbit activity books range: 
Hop, Skip and Stick Activity Book 
Hoppy Holiday Sticker Activity Book 
Christmas Fun Sticker Activity Book

Peter Rabbit The Big Outdoors Sticker Activity Book

Michael Foreman

Dinosaurs and All That Rubbish

If you haven't met a Moomin yet, you're missing the most magical fun . . . 
 
It's a long, lazy midsummer afternoon in Moominvalley and the whole family are relaxing outdoors. But suddenly Moominpappa's precious notebook and fountain pen vanish, and the garden starts to feel unseasonably cold. Can Moomintroll and his friends follow the clues and solve this curious mystery?

Moomin and the Midsummer Mystery

A rollicking, rhyming read-aloud treat from wordsmith extraordinaire, debut author Rachel Morrisroe, and the ridiculously talented, bestselling Steven Lenton 
 
Welcome to Mr Pottifer's Parlour of Plants: a magical shop with the most surprising plants you'll ever see! 
 
Sarah thinks she's discovered the perfect gift for her garden-loving grandma, but before you can say GARDEN FULL OF UNICORNS, things grow wildly out-of-hand! 
 
Live your own hilarious unicorn fantasy in this rip-roaring, rhyming delight from a terrifically talented new picture book author, with illustrations from the brilliant, bestselling illustrator Steven Lenton - illustrator of Shifty McGifty and The Hundred and One Dalmatians picture book.

How to Grow a Unicorn

Rashmi Sirdeshpande

Diane Ewen

A love letter to learning and the power of numbers from exciting talents, Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Diane Ewen. 
 
A laugh-out-loud 'what if . . .?' adventure that celebrates maths being fun in this riotous read. 
 
If a Stegosaurus knew how to do sums - well, what would happen? Maybe she'd learn to code, to invent, to fly to the moon! 
 
From the creators of Never Show a T-Rex a Book - WINNER OF THE QUEEN'S KNICKERS AWARD and 
SHORTLISTED FOR THE LOLLIES LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOKS AWARDS 2022

Never Teach a Stegosaurus to Do Sums

Eric Hill

Spot and Dad are off to the aquarium - but will Spot find the clownfish he's looking for? 
 
Curious minds will love exploring the aquarium with Spot in this colourful board book, which features a sturdy novelty to slide, push, jiggle or pull on every spread . . . 
 
The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, whilst the interactive novelty on every spread helps children to engage and explore.

Spot's Slide and Seek: Aquarium

Can you help The Very Hungry Caterpillar find all his favourite foods in this magnificent magnet book? 
 
Read the story and play with the magnets to bring The Very Hungry Caterpillar's world to life. Discover first concepts like numbers, shapes and colours as you play, using your imagination and creativity to help finish the adventure! 
 
The eight chunky magnets are the perfect size for little hands and can be used again and again, helping to develop fine motor skills.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book

Allan Ahlberg

Janet Ahlberg

Once more the Jolly Postman rides - and flies - and shrinks! 
 
This brilliant book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg is the third adventure for the Jolly Postman, originally published in 1995 and now back in print! The Jolly Postman's morning is set off course when he suffers a bump to the head before he shrinks to the size of a postage stamp . . . and it just gets curiouser and curiouser! 
 
Featuring a whole host of familiar characters, pull-out letters and a magnifying glass.

The Jolly Pocket Postman

The interactive pocket-sized adventure

Abie Longstaff

Eve Coy

Find out who is going to bed in this soothing bedtime tale from the bestselling author of the Fairytale Hairdresser series. Meet a cheeky baby who IS NOT sleepy and wreaks havoc among the tired animals, pirates and royalty of a magical fairy-tale land. Will anybody get any rest - and what will happen when they meet a very sleepy baby dragon? 
 
Stunning, atmospheric nighttime scenes from Eve Coy bring a sleepy magic to this dreamy rhythmic story - the perfect read just before bed!

Who's Going to Bed?

The story of a baby who is sad and sets off one day in search of a mummy. He meets a cat, a teddy, a clockwork hen and an uncle who all refuse to be his mummy but offer to help him in his search. They find a lady who has no baby and she agrees to bethe baby's mummy. They all have tea together and uncle reads a story about a baby who had no daddy and this leads to another search until finally a daddy is found too!

Bye Bye Baby

A Sad Story with a Happy Ending

Harry Horse

It's Little Rabbit's birthday and, as a treat, the whole family go to the Rabbitworld Theme Park. Little Rabbit thinks he's so grown-up that he doesn't need to stay with his Mama. However, he soon realises that he is just a little rabbit after all and does need looking after.

Little Rabbit Lost

Christopher Wormell

'Far, far away in the high, high mountains in a deep, deep valley in a dark, dark cave - there lived a mighty dragon.' 
 
He was an awesome and frightening creature, terrorising whole armies, destroying castles, demolishing forests and kidnapping princesses. But this mighty dragon had a deep, dark secret. . . . 
 
Uncover a charming tale of adventure, a dragon, and an unlikely hero. Told with gentle humour and mesmerising illustrations, this is a picture book to enchant and delight. 
 
This stunning new edition is perfect for new readers, as well as fans of George, the Dragon and the Princess. This much-loved classic tale comes from the exceptional storyteller and illustrator, Chris Wormell.

George and the Dragon

Ed Vere

Meet Max - the mighty kitten and New York Times bestseller! Witty and heart-warming, stylish and beautifully illustrated, Max the Brave is now ready for a nighttime adventure. 
 
This is Max. Max is very sleepy. It's way past Max's bedtime. Max has drunk his milk. Max has brushed his teeth. Max has cleaned behind his ears. Now Max just needs to say goodnight. . . 
 
Max is tired and all ready for bed, but when he can't find the moon to say goodnight to, he sets out to find it. But that's not as easy as Max had hoped...

Goodnight, Max the Brave

Andre Amstutz

In a dark dark street 
There is a dark dark house 
And in the dark dark house . . . 
 
In this FUNNYBONES story, the big skeleton and the little skeleton go - "CLONK!" - bump in the night and have to send for Dr Bones to be put back together again!

Funnybones: Bumps in the Night

In a dark dark street 
There is a dark dark house 
And in the dark dark house . . . 
 
In this FUNNYBONES story, the Big Skeleton and the LIttle Skeleton are being chased by dinosaurs . . . in their dreams!

Funnybones: Dinosaur Dreams

Raymond Briggs

One night a great big, white polar comes to stay with Tilly. The bear's got black hooked claws and huge yellow teeth; but his white furry coat is warm and soft and Tilly decides he's the cuddliest thing in the whole world. Tilly soon finds out that a big bear can cause big problems - he takes a LOT of looking after! But when she describes the bear's latest antics to her parents they think he's a figment of her imagination - but is he? 
 
From the creator of The Snowman, Father Christmas and Fungus the Bogeyman - now a live theatre show!

The Bear

A classic tale about the magic of friendship from Raymond Briggs

Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Brigette Barrager

A magical and original story of friendship which reminds us that dreams really can come true. 
 
No matter what the grown-up unicorns say, little Uni the Unicorn believes there must be a smart, strong, wonderful, magical little girl waiting to be her best friend. And in fact, far away (but not too far away), a real little girl believes there is a unicorn waiting for her too. 
 
A New York Times bestseller, with over a quarter of a million copies sold, this is the perfect book for anyone anywhere who believes in unicorns.

Uni the Unicorn

You don't have to ROAR to be heard... 
 
Meet Leonard - a lion like no other. 
 
Leonard's best friend is Marianne, a duck. But lions chomp ducks, don't they? 
 
What will the pair do when their way of life is threatened? 
 
From the New York Times-bestselling author of Max the Brave comes a powerful story celebrating daydreamers, individuality and the quiet courage to be yourself. 
 
"Positive role models showing boys how to be a whole person are few and far between these days. This marvelous book triumphs in that essential job." Kirkus 
 
"Children will feel empowered after reading such a deliberate story of unyielding strength and self-awareness. Thoughtful and provocative words to live by." School Library Journal 
 
"gently reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh" BookTrust 
 
"Framed by a glowing palette of burnt yellows and oranges, and infused with humour and warmth, this thought provoking fable celebrates courage, individuality and the power of words." The Bookseller 
 
"A philosophical tale so, so full of heart, celebrating the quietest and gentlest among us." Library Mice 
 
"A gentle read with an overwhelming power. How to be a Lion by Ed Vere italicises the need to speak up for yourself and those less strong than yourself. With his signature bold artwork this is another crowd pleaser from the author and illustrator " Picture Books Blogger

How to be a Lion

Emma Chichester Clark

A lyrical and epic story about a baby and a trio of toys, and their adventure on the high seas. Beautifully told by master storyteller Allan Ahlberg and stunningly illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark in their first standalone picture-book collaboration.

Baby on Board

Learn over 200 words with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other favourite friends from the World of Eric Carle. From food and clothes to animals and feelings, this is the perfect way for little ones to learn what they need to navigate their busy worlds. Bright, colourful artwork from Eric Carle and clear type makes learning fun, and a spread at the end invites children to remember all the words they have read.

Eric Carle's Book of Many Things

Over 200 First Words

Michael Whaite

What do you get when you cross a digger and a dinosaur? 
 
A DIGGERSAUR (of course!) 
 
These mighty beasts are the perfect mixture of two childhood favourite things, and they're off on a wonderful rhythmic, rhyming adventure full of funny details to spot and noisy diggersaur sounds to shout out loud. This book is a colourful burst of fun from this fantastic debut illustrator.

Diggersaurs Explore

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

1Q84

365 Days of Art

A BBC Christmas

A Black Book Thriller

A Box Full of Murders

A Cal Leandros Novel

A Christmas Mystery

The intelligent and capable police commissioner Guido Brunetti confronts crime in and around his home town of Venice.

A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series

A Daisy Story

Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

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