CHILDREN'S
Our Children's section is an entire bookshop-in-miniature, catering to the tastes of all: from the most discerning young reader, to the child who has not (yet) developed an voracious appetite for books.
Within these pages are whole worlds that your child will step into, fall in love with, and never want to leave. But when the book is closed - never fear - our booksellers will always have another recommendation to keep them going. With that in mind, our booksellers reflect below on the books that have inspired in them a lifelong love of reading - or discovered more recently in the bookshop themselves!
A Bookseller Recommends...
The Poisoned King
Katherine Rundell
'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell.' ~ Michael Morpurgo
When Christopher Forrester is unexpectedly woken by a miniature dragon chewing on his face, his heart leaps for joy.
For months he’s dreamed of returning to the Archipelago – the secret islands where all the creatures of myth still live. But he did not know it would involve a rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, or a plan to enter a dragon’s lair. Nor did he imagine it would involve a girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket and a ravenous hunger for justice...
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Buffalo Fluffalo
Bess Kalb
Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with pomp and self-importance. But when a huge sudden rain shower pours down from the clouds, revealing a drenched and soggy pipsqueak, will the other animals see through all of the bluff, fluff and bravado?
This humorous and delightful rhyming picture book touches on dealing with insecurity, self-acceptance and how to show compassion.
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Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob
Huw Aaron
Whether you are a vampire or a ghost, a werewolf or a yeti, a bedtime routine is absolutely essential for a good night's sleep. ? Adults and children will fall in love with Blob and the whole cast of monsters as they brush their teeth, put on their pyjamas, and get tucked up in bed.
Warm, loving and slimy, this hilarious rhyming picture book is the perfect addition to bedtime reading, ending with a kiss and sweet dreams for all.
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The Notwitches
Gary Panton
Whilst lots of children have one or two problems, Melanda Notwitch has three: her horrible aunts. They really are the absolute WORST!
Luckily, Melanda meets Mitch, a young witch who knows of a magic spell that might make everything better. All they have to do is find one special ingredient. How hard can it be?
A big-hearted and funny adventure series in the spirit of Roald Dahl, brimming with loathsome villains, unexpected heroes, extraordinary set pieces and an almost-talking cat!
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Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology
Angela Hsieh
Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this beautiful graphic novel follows a girl who learns more about friendship and family as she journeys across the fantastical land of Lirrin to tend to its majestic animals.
Lu dreams of being a great adventurer, just like her ah-ma, who is a world-renowned geozoologist. Ah-ma has traveled far and wide, researching unique animals like dreamy cloud-jellies, enormous sunfish, and playful mossgoats. When Ah-ma's letters suddenly stop, Lu decides to go on a journey to find her...
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Moominland Midwinter
Tove Jansson
In 1961, at the request of her Italian publishers, Tove Jansson created a unique new edition of Moominland Midwinter, the tale in which Moomin wakes from hibernation to contend alone with the mysterious world of winter. The text and internal line drawings of this much loved story were unchanged, but Tove added a beautiful new cover illustration and seven glorious full-page colour illustrations.