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The Unexpected Mess of It All

Be Careful, Xiao Xin!

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Ludicrous Legends: Myths Meet Mayham

Ludicrous Legends: Myths Meet Mayham

Temple, Jol/ Conley, David

Published: 16/07/2026

Kimberley Kickers (Book 3): Ash Flies High

Kimberley Kickers (Book 3): Ash Flies High

Merrison, Carl/ Hustler, Hakea/ Campbell, Samantha/ Johnson, Ash

Published: 16/07/2026

K-Pop Superfans: Battle of the Bands

K-Pop Superfans: Battle of the Bands

Louise, Zanni/ Walshe, Paige

Published: 16/07/2026

A River I Must Be

A River I Must Be

Foster, Kate

Published: 16/07/2026

Amira Swift (Book 2): Fair Day Fun

Amira Swift (Book 2): Fair Day Fun

Ayoub, Sarah/ Nill, Niña

Published: 16/07/2026

Amira Swift (Book 1): Talent Show

Amira Swift (Book 1): Talent Show

Ayoub, Sarah/ Nill, Niña

Published: 16/07/2026

Little Gems: The Runaway Tortoise

Little Gems: The Runaway Tortoise

Webb, Holly/ Hughes, Ocean

Published: 15/07/2026

Leo Messi: Big Goals

Leo Messi: Big Goals

Wainer, Erica/ Marianno, Claudia

Published: 15/07/2026

UnOrdinary Vol. 4

UnOrdinary Vol. 4

uru-chan

Published: 15/07/2026

Cranky Versus the Cat

Cranky Versus the Cat

Tran, Phuc/ Oswald, Pete

Published: 15/07/2026

Solve the World’s Greatest Mysteries

Solve the World’s Greatest Mysteries

Rampton, Mike/ Conway, Gareth

Published: 15/07/2026

Pokémon Story Quest: Mining Mystery

Pokémon Story Quest: Mining Mystery

Pokémon

Published: 15/07/2026

Monster Diaries (Book 1): The Cyclops and the Worst Party Ever

Monster Diaries (Book 1): The Cyclops and the Worst Party Ever

Miller, Anne/ Caldwell, Sam

Published: 15/07/2026

The Souls of Blackwood Academy (Book 2): Ruinous Ends

The Souls of Blackwood Academy (Book 2): Ruinous Ends

Marie, I.V.

Published: 15/07/2026

What It Was Like In Ancient Benin

What It Was Like In Ancient Benin

Long, David/ Tambellini, Stefano

Published: 15/07/2026

The Island Vet (Book 5): Storm Bird Magic

The Island Vet (Book 5): Storm Bird Magic

Lewis, Gill/ Avgostinivich, Irina

Published: 15/07/2026

The Adventures of Portly the Otter: Untold Tales from the Wind in the Willows

The Adventures of Portly the Otter: Untold Tales from the Wind in the Willows

Leonard, M. G./ Dunbar, Polly

Published: 15/07/2026

Edwina the Emu 30th Anniversary Edition

Edwina the Emu 30th Anniversary Edition

Knowles, Sheena/ Clement, Rod

Published: 15/07/2026

My Sister, the Freak

My Sister, the Freak

Jones, Dani

Published: 15/07/2026

Warriors Graphic Novel: The New Prophecy (Book 1)

Warriors Graphic Novel: The New Prophecy (Book 1)

Hunter, Erin/ Twist, Gibson/ Savos, Sammy

Published: 15/07/2026

Starminster (Book 3): The City of Wings

Starminster (Book 3): The City of Wings

Hopkins, Megan

Published: 15/07/2026

The Mizzy Mysteries (Book 2): The Shadow on the Wreck

The Mizzy Mysteries (Book 2): The Shadow on the Wreck

Hatcher-Smith, Claire

Published: 15/07/2026

City of Widows

Hashimi, Nadia

Published: 15/07/2026

Dragonflare

Hammond, Jamie

Published: 15/07/2026

Dude Perfect + Panda: Operation Trick Shot

Dude Perfect + Panda: Operation Trick Shot

Dude Perfect/ Woodrow, Allan/ Kote, Genevieve

Published: 15/07/2026

Brielle and Bear (Book 2): Project Fairytale

Brielle and Bear (Book 2): Project Fairytale

Doku, Salomey

Published: 15/07/2026

Pete the Cat and the Family Tree

Pete the Cat and the Family Tree

Dean, James/ Dean, Kimberly

Published: 15/07/2026

Biscuit: 5 Puppy Tales

Biscuit: 5 Puppy Tales

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin/ Schories, Pat

Published: 15/07/2026

Biscuit Rides the Ferry

Biscuit Rides the Ferry

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin/ Schories, Pat

Published: 15/07/2026

The Grip of the Ice

The Grip of the Ice

Armston-Sheret, Ed

Published: 15/07/2026

The Littlest Elephant: A One and Only Ruby Story

The Littlest Elephant: A One and Only Ruby Story

Applegate, Katherine/ Judge, Lita

Published: 15/07/2026

Women, Walking

Andrews, Kerri

Published: 15/07/2026

The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away

The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away

Anderson, Sophie

Published: 15/07/2026

Detective Thingy Majiggy (Book 1)

Detective Thingy Majiggy (Book 1)

Ahern, Cecelia/ Saunders, Katie

Published: 15/07/2026

The Heirs

Àbíké-Íyímídé, Faridah

Published: 15/07/2026

A Prince Among Pirates

A Prince Among Pirates

Abdou, Katie

Published: 15/07/2026

Stick Dog Meets Poo-Poo

Stick Dog Meets Poo-Poo

Watson, Tom

Published: 15/07/2026

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: A Retelling

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: A Retelling

Stevenson, Robert Louis/ Landman, Tanya

Published: 15/07/2026

Big Words

Palmer, Luke

Published: 15/07/2026

Fateless (Book 2): Deathless

Fateless (Book 2): Deathless

Kagawa, Julie

Published: 15/07/2026

How to Make Diamonds From Your Diamonds

How to Make Diamonds From Your Diamonds

Haddow, Swapna/ Bradley, Jess

Published: 15/07/2026

FGTeeV Campfire Tales (Book 1): The Cursed Campground

FGTeeV Campfire Tales (Book 1): The Cursed Campground

FGTeev/ Wesson, Tim

Published: 15/07/2026

Would You Rather?: Brain Rot

Would You Rather?: Brain Rot

Farshore

Published: 15/07/2026

All About: The Human Body

All About: The Human Body

Collins Kids

Published: 15/07/2026

All About: Rocks and Minerals

All About: Rocks and Minerals

Collins Kids

Published: 15/07/2026

All About: Earthquakes and Volcanoes

All About: Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Collins Kids

Published: 15/07/2026

All About: Ancient Egypt

All About: Ancient Egypt

Collins Kids

Published: 15/07/2026

Keeping Possession

Keeping Possession

Ainsworth, Eve/ Valentine, Luna

Published: 15/07/2026

First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

Taplin, Sam/ Hancock, David

Published: 15/07/2026

Dreamstalkers (Book 2): The Sky Ship

Dreamstalkers (Book 2): The Sky Ship

Driver, Sarah

Published: 15/07/2026

The Seoul Letter Shop

The Seoul Letter Shop

Seungyeon, Baek

Published: 01/07/2026

Crystal Bloom (Book 3): To Flame a Wild Flower

Crystal Bloom (Book 3): To Flame a Wild Flower

Parker, Sarah A.

Published: 01/07/2026

Feather Vane

O’Brien, Beth

Published: 01/07/2026

Strike

Johnson, Mitch

Published: 01/07/2026

A Day Off School

A Day Off School

Jeffers, Oliver/ Waldron, Kevin

Published: 01/07/2026

The Crown’s Silence: The Hidden History of Slavery and the British Monarchy

The Crown’s Silence: The Hidden History of Slavery and the British Monarchy

Newman, Brooke

Published: 01/07/2026

I Was Born for This

I Was Born for This

Oseman, Alice

Published: 01/07/2026

The Heart of the Nhaga

The Heart of the Nhaga

Young-do, Lee

Published: 15/06/2026

While We’re Here

While We’re Here

Wynter, Anne/ Archer, Micha

Published: 15/06/2026

We’re a Bad Idea, Right?

We’re a Bad Idea, Right?

Walther, K. L.

Published: 15/06/2026

Big Questions About the Body

Big Questions About the Body

Various

Published: 15/06/2026

100 Things to Know About Time

100 Things to Know About Time

Various

Published: 15/06/2026

Encore!

Toriko Burks, Miles

Published: 15/06/2026

Mega Rich Guinea Pigs (Book 2): Witless Protection

Mega Rich Guinea Pigs (Book 2): Witless Protection

Temple, Kate/ Temple, Jol

Published: 15/06/2026

Advice from a 12-Year-Old Nobody

Advice from a 12-Year-Old Nobody

Rutter, Helen/ Christians, Julia

Published: 15/06/2026

Weybridge Academy (Book 2): Sweet Temptation

Weybridge Academy (Book 2): Sweet Temptation

Moody, Alexandra

Published: 15/06/2026

Minecraft Ironsword Academy (Book 5): When the Warden Calls

Minecraft Ironsword Academy (Book 5): When the Warden Calls

Mojang AB/ Huett, Caleb Zane/ Batson, Alan/ Hill, Chris

Published: 15/06/2026

My Dad Makes the World Go Around and Around

My Dad Makes the World Go Around and Around

Mara, Maddy/ Joyner, Andrew

Published: 15/06/2026

The Overthinkers’ Club (Book 1): Happy List

The Overthinkers’ Club (Book 1): Happy List

Luurtsema, Nat/ Dormeau, Cecile

Published: 15/06/2026

Thornbird

Kennedy, E.

Published: 15/06/2026

Billie King

Kelly-White, Shannon

Published: 15/06/2026

A Promise Bound in Mist

A Promise Bound in Mist

Hughes, Elle

Published: 15/06/2026

Celebrating People Like Me: A Year of Festivals Around the World

Celebrating People Like Me: A Year of Festivals Around the World

HarperCollins Children’s Books/ Stuhlberger, Martina

Published: 15/06/2026

Mr Poirot: Mystery on the Opulent Express

Mr Poirot: Mystery on the Opulent Express

Hargreaves, Adam

Published: 15/06/2026

Little Miss Marple: Bump in the Library

Little Miss Marple: Bump in the Library

Hargreaves, Adam

Published: 15/06/2026

Little Gems: The Moonlight Mystery Agency (Book 3): The Case of the Race

Little Gems: The Moonlight Mystery Agency (Book 3): The Case of the Race

Hardy, Vashti/ Saccani, Agnes

Published: 15/06/2026

Compass and Blade (Book 3): Starlight and Storm

Compass and Blade (Book 3): Starlight and Storm

Greenlaw, Rachel

Published: 15/06/2026

Josephine Wants to Dance 20th Anniversary Edition

Josephine Wants to Dance 20th Anniversary Edition

French, Jackie / Whatley, Bruce

Published: 15/06/2026

Would You Rather?: Capybaras

Would You Rather?: Capybaras

Farshore

Published: 15/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day from the Crayons

Happy Father’s Day from the Crayons

Daywalt, Drew/ Jeffers, Oliver

Published: 15/06/2026

Fairy Unicorns: Story Collection

Fairy Unicorns: Story Collection

Davidson, Zanna / Caswell, Kelly/ Vieira, Nuno Alexandre

Published: 15/06/2026

Mirrorwoven

Cser, Bori

Published: 15/06/2026

Solo

Clark, Neil

Published: 15/06/2026

First Encyclopedia of History

First Encyclopedia of History

Chandler, Fiona/ Hancock, David

Published: 15/06/2026

The Fox Hunt

Breeze, Caitlin

Published: 15/06/2026

The Ultimate Unofficial World Cup Book

The Ultimate Unofficial World Cup Book

Barbo, Maria S.

Published: 15/06/2026

Every Day is Special with Dad

Every Day is Special with Dad

Ayoub, Sarah/ Moon, Kate

Published: 15/06/2026

My Little Drummer

My Little Drummer

Radford, Sian/ Millward, Gwen

Published: 15/06/2026

Immortal

Tan, Sue Lynn

Published: 15/06/2026

100 Cupboards Graphic Novel

100 Cupboards Graphic Novel

Wilson, N. D./ Dickison, Forrest

Published: 01/06/2026

The Callers (Book 3): The Journey Home

The Callers (Book 3): The Journey Home

Thomas, Kiah

Published: 01/06/2026

Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan (Book 2)

Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan (Book 2)

Stevens, Lucie

Published: 01/06/2026

Lightfall (Book 4): A Place Between

Lightfall (Book 4): A Place Between

Probert, Tim

Published: 01/06/2026

Heroes in the Ancient World: Cleopatra: The Girl Who Would Be King

Heroes in the Ancient World: Cleopatra: The Girl Who Would Be King

French, Jackie

Published: 01/06/2026

No Dumb Questions with Jason & Travis

No Dumb Questions with Jason & Travis

Kelce, Jason/ Kelce, Travis

Published: 01/06/2026

Serial Chillers (Book 2): The Monster in the Mines

Serial Chillers (Book 2): The Monster in the Mines

Killick, Jennifer

Published: 01/06/2026

Scarlet Saves the Multiverse (Book 2)

Scarlet Saves the Multiverse (Book 2)

Davis, James/ Sutton, Dotty

Published: 01/06/2026

Leaf Litter

Tonkin, Rachel

Published: 01/06/2026

K-Pop Spirit Academy (Book 1)

K-Pop Spirit Academy (Book 1)

Lee, Joheun/ Brunetti, Silvia

Published: 31/05/2026

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