Youth

       Originally a poem written for the author's daughter, A Lullaby at Light Speed (2019)  is a whirlwind trip through time and space, loneliness and joy, magic and reality. Lavishly illustrated, all the drawings were made with chalk and mineral pigment on the black-board-painted walls of the author's apartment in an ancient Chinese watertown, some way out from downtown Shanghai.

        Mixing Eastern and Western perspectives, we inevitably come full-circle.

A stunning new edition of a modern classic in the bestselling Large Family series. "If you are not familiar with these stories, you really have not lived ... you just couldn't get better" Guardian A hilarious tale of family life and the difficulties of dieting, this is a beautiful new edition of a modern classic in the Large Family series.

Mrs Large the elephant is feeling a bit wibbly-wobbly - so decides the whole family need to shape up! Biscuits and crisps are out, veggies and jogs are in! But, when you're a hungry elephant ... healthy eating and exercise is no piece of cake! With a foreword and gorgeous foil lettering on the cover and spine, this is a beautiful book to treasure.

The first in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself...When Jasmine sees a tiny, unloved piglet left to fend for itself, she knows it will die without her help. So she smuggles it home to her farm to nurse it back to health. But she can't keep Truffle forever, and then, one stormy night, disaster strikes...Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Look out for Jasmine's other adventures! A Duckling Called Button A Sheepdog Called Sky

A SPELLBINDING STORY, STEEPED IN MAGIC. I ADORED IT' - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song Three sisters trapped by an ancient curse. Three magical objects with the power to change their fate.

Will they be enough to break the curse? Or will they lead the sisters even deeper into danger? ... The enchanting new story from Michelle Harrison, author of the bestselling THIRTEEN TREASURES trilogy Praise for A PINCH OF MAGIC: 'BRILLIANT' Emma Carroll, author of Letters From The Lighthouse 'This delightful tale fizzes with magic and races along at a fantastic pace. This book completely charmed my socks off!' Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club 'Simply phenomenal! A breathtaking quest for survival and freedom, bursting with brave heroines, enchanted objects and deadly dangers.

And at its heart is a powerful and beautiful message of sisterly love and loyalty overcoming jealousy and betrayal' Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs 'What a glorious book this is! I was utterly captivated by the Widdershins sisters' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy 'Take three sisters, add the cruelest of curses and a pinch of magic, and you'll have a tantalising tale you cannot put down' Tamsyn Murray, author of Completely Cassidy `Gutsy and rude, full of warts-and-all family love, Harrison's latest has the wry enchantment of an E Nesbit classic'Guardian `A fabulous magical adventure' Sunday Express `Fantasy and adventure appear on every page of this spellbinding tale'The Daily Mail

Escape into a brand-new Pinch of Magic Adventure from bestselling Michelle Harrison, where everyone knows that magic and trouble go hand in hand . . .

It should have been a fresh start for the Widdershins sisters, Betty, Fliss and Charlie, who have left the misty gloom of Crowstone for a new life in the pretty village of Pendlewick. But all is not as it seems and as one of their own begins to slip away from them, the sisters find themselves in a race against time to break a dark magic that has cast a spell over the village. Step into the bestselling Pinch of Magic Adventures in this spellbinding story from Michelle Harrison, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

Discover more from the Widdershins sisters in A Pinch of Magic and A Sprinkle of Sorcery. Praise for the Pinch of Magic Adventures: 'Totally brilliant . .

. with a killer twist that I didn't see coming at all!' Emma Carroll on A Tangle of Spells'A spellbinding story, steeped in magic. I adored it.' Abi Elphinstone on A Pinch of Magic 'The wry enchantment of an E.

Nesbit classic' Guardian on A Pinch of Magic 'An eerie adventure, sure to enchant readers' Sophie Anderson on A Sprinkle of Sorcery 'A spellbinding feast of fun' Daily Mail on A Sprinkle of Sorcery

A TRAVELLER IN TIME by Alison Uttley is a much-loved time-slip novel which vividly captures life at the time of Mary, Queen of Scots. Penelope lives in the 20th Century, and it is only when she visits Thackers, a remote, ancient farmhouse, that she finds herself travelling back in time to join the lives of the Babington family, and watching helplessly as tragic events bring danger to her friends and the downfall of their heroine Mary, Queen of Scots, whom they are seeking to rescue.

Getting the kids to school on time can be filled with hurdles – Rebecca Cobb perfectly captures the epic adventure it can be in A Wild Walk to School, a witty story full of imagination!From the Waterstones prize-winner and best-selling illustrator of The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson. It's time to walk to school and mum wants the children to get there on time. But what Mum doesn't realise is that the hill is in fact the tummy of a sleeping giant and it's important to tread carefully when the floor turns to lava! It's just as well Mum has these two Brave Explorers with her . . . A charming, relatable and beautifully illustrated story that's full of fun: recognisable to children and their grown-ups everywhere!

A full-colour short story taken from the magical Wishing-Chair series. Perfect for new readers. Be whisked away!

Mollie and Peter are very lucky - they have a Wishing-Chair that will fly them to any magical land and grant them their every wish!

And so when they arrive home from school for the half-terms holidays, they can't wait to embark on their next adventure!

From one of America's greatest writers come these classic tales of magical creatures and adventures written especially for children. Here are the stories of King Midas, the man who was able to turn everything he touched into gold; Hercules, the greatest and strongest hero of all time; the Gorgons, cruel witches with snakes for hair; and many other incredible warriors and evil monsters. Includes "The Gorgon's Head," "The Golden Touch," "The Paradise of Children," "The Three Golden Apples," "The Miraculous Pitchers," and "The Chimaera."