Item category 2: Picturebook

It's time to go to bed, and whether you are a phantom, a vampire, a Dark Lord or a yeti, you still must brush your teeth, put on your pyjamas, and settle down with a cosy story. "All creatures grim and evil, under the tired sun, are settling down - and so must you, my horrible little one."

Join the adorable Dotty Doughnut on a fun-filled adventure as she discovers that being true to yourself is the very best thing you can be! Dotty is a plain doughnut who longs to be as fabulous as the colourful doughnuts sitting centre stage in the bakery window. Tired of being left on the bottom ...

When little Pearl makes the startling discovery that she's not a grape like the rest of the bunch, she begins to question EVERYTHING! Can they really be her family if she doesn't look like them? An adventure around the house might just help her find the answer she's looking for.

Discover how maths is part of our daily lives with 'Maths In Action'. Mathematics is everywhere you look and is used in everyday situations. From gaming and banking to life-saving medication and climate change predictions, maths is the building block of everything! Discover how maths can help you...

Most people know Thor for being the super strong God of Thunder who could control lightning and rode around on a magical chariot pulled by goats. But once upon a time, Thor was just a little boy. Sure, he was the son of an almighty god, and he was a ferocious warrior, but in lots of other ways he...

Travel back to the year 1912 and experience the tragic tale of the world's most famous and luxurious liner. This book tells the story of Titanic's fateful maiden voyage from Southampton, UK, to New York City. Learn what life was like for people on board before the supposedly unsinkable ship hit a...

DK Eyewitness World War II captures the imaginations of children aged 9-12 years and teaches them about the main battles, key players, technological advances, and everyday people caught in the middle of WWII. This World War II book for kids includes: - The perfect introduction to a subject that f...

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is assuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Follow Topsy and Tim as they learn where to hang their coats, find out all about the classroom and make new friends.

Here are four well-loved stories from the long-running popular 'Happy Families' series in one volume. Meet Mr Biff the Boxer, Mrs Vole the Vet, Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter, and Master Bun the Bakers' Boy.