New books

Explore the amazing world of maps from the first sketches on cave walls to real time maps on phones. Discover their incredible history and marvel at ancient maps, war maps, weather maps and even interactive maps from computer games. Packed with awesome facts, kids will soon grasp how to read maps...

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 images of Thomas and his engine friends from the 'All Engines Go' TV show, this large tabbed board book is a special Thomas-version of the 12 Days of Christmas song and young children will love counting up the various Christmas items as they sing along.

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...

From 0 to 2147483647, and from Acorn Atoms to VIC-20s, '20 GOTO 10' takes us on an adventure through the history of retro computers and games consoles - one number at a time. By following the 'GOTO' instructions at the end of each entry, you'll create a unique journey through this treasure trove ...

Will Raquel be able to save herself and her family from the consequences of her choices? We all slip up at some point in life, don't we? The real issue, the one that matters most, is whether we can get away with it. Raquel Fitzpatrick, the slipper upper in this case, is a foodie, a writer, a moth...

Alexander McCall Smith's '44 Scotland Street' novels are loved and enjoyed by readers throughout the world. In each book there are countless scenes involving conversations around the table, in the kitchen, or in a cafe - friendship and food go well together. With this cookbook readers can immerse...

From the hairs in your nose to the nails on your toes - we all have a body and here's how it grows! '5 minute stories' include: Where Did I Begin?: From conception to baby; The Heartbeat Ballet: All about the heart and the blood; Your Lungs and the Air: The respiratory system; Brainy You! : The b...

For people who are picking up needles for the very first time, or for experienced knitters who are looking for an effortless comfort project, this gorgeous book contains a fun, cosy and modern knitting pattern for every week of the year - each one a pleasure to knit. The 52 projects have been con...

Scotland boasts a football history peppered with great wins, bizarre events, unforgettable matches, underdog stories, cult players and off-field intrigue. '99 Iconic Moments in Scottish Football' is a fascinating showcase of the most memorable tales. Read about when Scotland trounced world champi...

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!

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.

World-renowned authors Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey literally 'wrote the book' on ADHD more than two decades ago. 'Driven to Distraction' largely introduced this diagnosis to the public. Now, most people have heard of ADHD and know someone who may have it. But lost in the discussion of b...

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.

The first supermodel with Down Syndrome to represent Gucci in a major campaign around the world. 'Against All Odds' shares Ellie Goldstein empowering and uplifting story.

The Cambridge spies continue to fascinate - but one of them, John Cairncross, has always been more of an enigma than the others. He worked alone and was driven by his hostility to Fascism rather than to the promotion of Communism. During his war-time work at Bletchley Park, he passed documents to...

When an American Airlines plane explodes in the sky, detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson are first on the scene. They don't hear the gunfire. At first. It soon becomes clear that the plane was taken down by a rare, stolen machine gun. The list of people who could operate the weapon is short. A...

Inspired by the tales of Homer & his own ambitions of empire, Alexander the Great sketched the idea of a city onto the sparsely populated Egyptian coastline. He did not live to see Alexandria built, but his vision of a sparkling metropolis that celebrated learning & diversity was swiftly realised...

Alfie is fed up of making new friends in every place he and his family move to, because he always feels so sad when he has to leave them behind. He decides he'll keep to himself at his new school. However, his classmate, Noah, seems determined to get to know Alfie, and soon he's visiting him at t...