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"Brilliant, hilarious shenanigans, and lots of them. Montgomery Bonbon is on the case in their most bonkers adventure yet." Thomas TaylorBonnie Montgomery (as her case-cracking alter-ego Montgomery Bonbon) has been invited to Adderstone Manor by Fergus Croke, whose prized diamond has gone missing. Croke is a retired master thief who suspects one of his four protégés of the dirty deed – but when everyone is a crook, how does even the great Bonbon know where to begin?The plot thickens faster than a good roux when the only unsuspicious member of the household, Croke’s loyal butler, is found dead in the grounds – and it’s not long before Bonbon uncovers hidden identities, motives a-many, and a rather surprising hedge maze full of monkeys. Can Bonbon, Dana and Grampa Banks uncover the missing gem and catch the thief and killer – and are they one and the same?

This new revised edition of the third book about Paddington captures all the playfulness of the incorrigible little bear. Living with the Brown family in London, Paddington has a talent for getting into trouble. His intentions are always at best, but he is seldom far from disaster. Illustrations.

"Pat-a-Cake," "Old King Cole," "Rock-a-bye, Baby" and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" are among the many rhymes that make up Mother Goose and have become staples of childhood. Little ones will love its mix of lullabies, humour and sing-song verse while they learn from it too. Gyo Fujikawa has brought her inimitable style to this title, which features a mix of enchanting line drawings and warm colour pictures. Fujikawa has succeeded in creating a truly magical world for children to enter.

Potone lives in Athens with her mum, her stepdad and her incredibly annoying brother, Plato. The city is at war with the ferocious Spartans. When Potone is not arguing with Plato, she is often overcome by her anxiety. Her stepbrother, Demos, a young man with fire in his heart and a thirst for battle, brings his war cries to the streets of Athens and the heart of their home. But Potone and Plato’s constant bickering has set them both up to be very good at debating. Can she overcome her fears and find a way to bring peace to her home and her city?Cover art by Daniel Duncan

My Collection of Collections Nina Chakrabarti What would you like to collect? A collection could be a group of old pots in a museum, or oak leaves picked up on a woodland walk. Some collections are put together over a lifetime, while others last for a single afternoon. You might be a sucrologist, collecting packets of sugar, or perhaps you'd rather collect stamps, matchboxes or even memories. Nina Chakrabarti, author of Hello Nature and My Wonderful World of Fashion , invites you to explore different kinds of collection in this new, beautifully illustrated book. As you go through the pages you can complete and personalise the collections with beautiful stickers, spaces to write or draw, and even a special envelope for you to start a collection of your very own.

Dorothy Edwards' classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister. My naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat's tail and eats all the trifle at Harry's party! How much bother can one little sister be? My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards' playful stories and Shirley Hughes' beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. Praise for My Naughty Little Sister: 'Edwards was one of the best children's writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny' - the Sunday Express. 'Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight' - The Scotsman

My small world is waiting, so come take my hand . . . I'll show you who lives in my undersea lands! Come on an incredible adventure under the sea! Meet the cleverly camouflaged octopus with lots of legs, swim with fierce but friendly sharks and explore pirate ships filled with sparkling treasure. You'll also learn how to build your very own Small World, with instructions and a handy How-To guide. A creative and exciting new picture book series from bestselling and award-winning author Caryl Hart and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, Harry Woodgate.

Life isn't easy for a future hero. And Hercules should know. He's got a to-do list of 12 labors, and he can't seem to pull off a single one. Perhaps his friends can help him clean the Augean stables or defeat the Nemean Lion - if only they weren't busy dealing with Jason and his Argonauts, who are on a quest to find the Golden Fleece. Being a mythological hero really is a work-in-progress!

Dive into the legendary world of Ancient Greece, filled with superheroes and super not-so-heroes, and meet mythology's biggest movers and shakers when they were just little squirts learning the ropes!

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away with Jack and Annie! This time, meet famous explorer Leif Erikson and help save a narwhal!<\/b><\/b> When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie off to Greenland, they\x27re not sure what time they\x27ve landed in, but they immediately know what their mission is: save a narwhal! Then they meet a young hunter named Leif Erikson and they ask for his help. But Leif has other ideas... Track the facts with Jack and Annie in the nonfiction companion to this book: Narwhals and Other Whales<\/i>. If you\x27re looking for Merlin Mission #33: Carnival at Candlelight<\/i>, it was renumbered as part of the rebrand in 2017 as Merlin Mission #5.