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The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers! Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In Where's Mrs Panda? you're looking for four different characters, but where could they be? Watch your little ones light up when they find each character and themselves with a surprise mirror at the end!
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Let's follow the footprints!
Let's hunt for some clues!
Left footprint! Right footprint!
No time to lose!
The newest picture book written and illustrated by the bestselling and award-winning Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal !
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The hilarious fox and bear double act from bestseller Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is back for a second adventure. Bert is CERTAIN he can ride his bike as well as Frank, but he is very wobbly! And even when they BOTH try riding Frank's bike . . . it still goes very wrong! Will the best friends make it all the way down from the big hill?
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Being BAD has never felt so GOOD! The first in a villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood.
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A rip-roaring fantasy novel about a boy who wakes with no memory in an enchanted elf world, Thomas Leeds' captivating debut is packed with magical incidents and unforgettable characters.
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Did you know that Nosy Crow board books come with FREE audio readings? Scan the QR code to listen inside! Listen to a preview of the wonderful The Little Owl's Bedtime.
HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the major new hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Amari and the Night Brothers. Out now in paperback!
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Set off on a farmyard adventure to find natural treasure, from a fluffy chick feather to a broken eggshell, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes. Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to treasure!
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Oliver Jeffers, arguably the most influential creator of picture books today, offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home.
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The Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them.
Help your little ones find calm and cope with sadness with these brand new titles in the Discover You series 🌈
Inspired by the true story of an Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature's most beloved and charming animals.
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For one little panda cub, days spent with Granny are always the best days of all. From chewing on bamboo and playing in the grass to sheltering from a snowstorm and snuggling up in a tree as night falls, Granny is there to share, play, help and cuddle.
A heart-warming picture book about the love between grandmothers and grandchildren, featuring flurries of silver foil on every page!
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Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! His Mum has just married a vampire. His Dad is driving a giant toilet on wheels. His cat has probably been abducted by aliens. A bully is making his first day at a new school miserable. And right now, he's hanging off the edge of a 10-metre-high diving tower in front of his entire class wearing nothing but rapidly disappearing crocheted swimmers!
And it's only... MONDAY!
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From the team behind the bestselling The Lion Inside comes a hilarious and heartwarming rhyming story about a gecko with a love of the limelight who learns that kindness is more important than fame.
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Two sisters come to terms with their extraordinary powers in a new middle-grade fantasy from Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist and her sister, the writer Jessica Benoist, with the New York Times bestselling author, Mariko Tamaki
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Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own, in this enchanting new series for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor, The Worst Witch and The Dark Is Rising.
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Chaos and mayhem reign as Izzy and her friends take on another hilarious (mis)adventure. There's no such thing as an ordinary day at school when they're around...
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The third book in this magical series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!
Rainbow Grey may be only ten years old but the future of the whole world depends on her! It’s up to Ray to defeat Tornadia Twist – the greatest villain that ever lived . . .
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Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of pre-school life in this new picture book series from bestselling author and illustrator David Melling.
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Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you've only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let's explore what makes our planet and how we live on it.
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Sunny’s favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with!
This new graphic novel series is perfect for kids who love books AND video games 🕹
The hilarious, moving and adventure-packed new novel for readers of 9 and up from Ross Welford, the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster
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Do you love dinosaurs? How about robots? And unicorns? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud interactive adventure! It's Gwen's birthday but, oh no, the birthday cake that Dad's been busy making has DISAPPEARED. Gwen needs YOUR help to find it! Has the cake been stolen by dinosaurs? Or taken by robots? Has it been snatched by unicorns? It's up to YOU to decide! Discover not one but THREE fun-filled worlds in this PICK A STORY adventure.
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Packed with humour, heart and vibrant illustrations, Nigel Baines' thoroughly charming graphic novel revolves around a child magician whose greatest trick might just be reuniting with his late father.
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Let's go on a LIFESIZE adventure! Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world's most amazing DEADLY animals.
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Far away in the north, at the edge of the Ancient Forest, lives a little unicorn. Wee Unicorn is very small, and she's very loud . . . but she's not magic (and everyone knows unicorns are supposed to be magic!). Wee Unicorn would love to find friends to play with, but how can she fit in when she feels so different? A fun-filled tale of adventure and finding friendship in the most unexpected places.
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The adorable Hedgehog and Friends series continues with this beautifully crafted flip-book tale which finds Tiger and Crocodile on the hunt for a comforting goodnight kiss.
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Happy birthday Dr Seuss! To celebrate we are giving away a Dr Seuss box set! For a chance to win, head over to our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballkids/
Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes!
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Have YOU ever had a BAD WEEK? Justin Chase sure has.
His mum has just married a vampire.
His dad is driving a giant toilet on wheels.
His cat has probably been abducted by aliens.
And a bully is making his first day at a new school miserable.
And it’s only . . . MONDAY!
Meet Justin and his WILD family in WORST WEEK EVER! MONDAY. The start of a hilarious new illustrated series. OUT NOW!
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Lift the lid on everything you ever needed to know about the world of Harry Potter with the first *official* magical companion to J.K. Rowling’s iconic series: The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac. The ultimate compendium of wizarding lists, charts, maps and all things magical! Go on an unguided tour of Hogwarts, discover magical means of travel and how to evade Muggle eyes! You can also explore the unique journeys of key characters through Hermione’s Time-Turner, the wonders of The Burrow, Hagrid’s miscellany of pets, and all the spells cast by Harry (and others!). Publishing 10th October 2023, this exploration through the wizarding world will appeal to young fans whilst playfully layering secrets and rich detail for expert readers to discover. It’s all packed inside. #HarryPotterAlmanac #jkrowling #bloomsburychildrensbooks #companionbooks #harrypotter #harrypotterworld #wizardingalmanac #kidsbooks #giftbooks #jonathanballpublishers
Join the 2023 JBP READING CHALLENGE and stand a chance to WIN a library worth R15,000 for your school and a R2,000 book voucher for yourself. Visit our website to see the books you can review! Link in bio. #jbplitchallenge2023 #literacyday #REPOST @funmammasa
Did you know that Nosy Crow board books come with FREE audio readings? Scan the QR code to listen inside! Listen to a preview of the wonderful The Little Owl's Bedtime.
From the team behind the bestselling The Lion Inside comes a hilarious and heartwarming rhyming story about a gecko with a love of the limelight who learns that kindness is more important than fame. Read more: http://ow.ly/uO7Y50NgxPG
Dhonielle Clayton makes her middle-grade debut with a fantasy adventure set in a global magic school in the sky. The perfect next read for fans of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF! Read more: http://ow.ly/3TIR50MKtOC
Holly Black returns to Elfhame - one of her most magnificently realised fictional worlds - with the first exhilarating instalment of a duology focusing on a changeling queen and a deadly quest. Read more: http://ow.ly/Hkjl50MruV6
Packed with superheroes, supervillains, and epic showdowns between good and evil, The Unforgettable Logan Foster from debut author Shawn Peters shows that sometimes being a hero is just about being yourself. Read more: http://ow.ly/Yfws50MoKvb
Binge the Warrior Cats series now!
***COVER REVEAL*** Take a look at the gorgeous cover for Becky Albertalli's new book IMOGEN, OBVIOUSLY, releasing June 2023! Imogen may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she’s got the World’s Greatest Ally title locked down. And when she visits her best friend, Lili, at college who is newly-out, newly-graduated, and newly thriving, with a cool new squad of queer college friends, no one knows that Imogen’s a raging hetero – not even Lili’s best friend, Tessa. Of course, the more time Imogen spends with chaotic, freckle-faced Tessa, the more she starts to wonder if her truth was ever all that straight to begin with… With an irresistible cast of characters, hugely funny and empathetic writing, and all of Becky Albertalli's trademark warmth and wit, Imogen, Obviously beautifully explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship – perfect for fans of Alice Oseman and Adam Silvera.
Discover the start of a grand and sinister destiny in this must-have graphic novel prequel to the bestselling series and international Netflix sensation Shadow and Bone from spectacular new talent Dani Pendergast and No.1 New York Times bestseller Leigh Bardugo. Read more: http://ow.ly/iFfW50LCeU2
Behold Ravenclaw’s greatest treasure, Luna Lovegood, as illustrated by Jim Kay in the new edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. http://ow.ly/zqSh50LvOIb
Let's unwrap the Easter Egg illustrations in one of the most moving moments in the Harry Potter series - when Harry and Dumbledore have an emotional discussion following events at the Ministry of Magic. ⚡🦉 The Easter Eggs within Jim Kay’s monumental illustrations foreshadow and reveal the inner thoughts and personalities of the characters. Here are our favourites from Dumbledore’s office: 🎁🧵 1. The Sorting Hat 2. Magical instruments 3. Knitting 4. “The end of life is not the end of love” 📙 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Illustrated Edition is out now!
Discover the start of a grand and sinister destiny in this must-have graphic novel prequel to the bestselling series and international Netflix sensation Shadow and Bone from spectacular new talent Dani Pendergast and No.1 New York Times bestseller Leigh Bardugo. Read more: http://ow.ly/K7nr50LbEfe
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