Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback.Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathykindnesspersistenceand the importance of doing good.Full colour pages throughout.Love Dog Man? Check out Cat Kid Comic Club and Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey!Everyone Digs Dog Man!"High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Riotously funny and original." - School Library Journal, starred review"An utter, unfettered delight." - Booklist, starred review"Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly, starred review"Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Read more

Howl with laughter with the SIXTH book in the hilarious full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants!Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit!While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people.Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one??Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including:empathy,kindness,persistence,and the importance of being true to one’s self.Full colour pages throughout. Read more

In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe? Get ready for another unforgettable book in the #1 worldwide bestselling series from master graphic novelist and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey. AND coming soon, the Dog Man movie from DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures!For more heartfelt and humorous adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. Have fun with creativity with the official colouring book, Dog Man With Love. And don't forget about the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathykindnesspersistenceand the importance of doing good.Full colour pages throughout. Read more

The instant Number One bestseller, now in paperback! Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the trator Dav Pilkey! P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red colour remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots? The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Colouring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don't forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathykindnesspersistenceand the importance of doing good.Full colour pages throughout. Read more

The ninth great Dog Man adventure from the worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey - now available in an epic paperback edition.You'll howl with laughter!The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog Man has a new problem to pound, and he's going to need his entire pack to help him. Will he go barking up the wrong tree?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages:Explores universally positive themes such as empathy, kindness, persistence and the importance of doing goodFull colour pages throughoutFor fans of Captain Underpants, The Bad Guys and Mac B., Kid Spy Read more

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Search for your favourite mobs in this official Minecraft Search and Find book!Meet five intrepid explorers as they set out in search of an explosive creeper, a mysterious enderman and more elusive mobs. But these blocky beasts are harder to track down than expected and now the explorers need your help to hunt them all down. Do you have what it takes to find these sneaky mobs?Explore the world of Minecraft and its biomes as you journey across the Overworld, through the fiery Nether and even into the terrifying End dimension, as you join the chase to track down Minecraft's most popular mobs.Illustrated by Mr Misang, each scene is packed full of weird and wonderful details to pore over. There are also bonus items to find on each page, ensuring hours of fun.Collect all of the official Minecraft books to become the best Minecrafter you can be:Minecraft Maps: 9781405294546Minecraft Let's Build! Land of Zombies: 9781405294539Minecraft Let's Build! Theme Park Adventure: 9781405293075Minecraft Guide to Creative: 9781405285988Minecraft Guide to Redstone: 9781405286008Minecraft Guide to the Nether and the End: 9781405285995Minecraft Guide to Enchantments and Potions: 9781405288958Minecraft Guide to Farming: 9781405290104Minecraft Blockopedia: 9781405273534Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress: 9781405284172Minecraft The Survivors' Book of Secrets: 9781405283335Minecraft Survival Tin: 9781405288200Minecraft Mobestiary: 9781405286022Minecraft: The Ultimate Construction Collection: 9781405291927Minecraft is a multi-platform block-based gaming sensation available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC and mobile devices. Whether you're in Creative, Survival or Hardcore Mode, the official Mojang-approved Minecraft books contain all the advice you need to survive and thrive. Read more

Howl with laughter with the FIRST book in the hilarious full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants!George and Harold (the co-stars of the enormously popular Captain Underpants series) are in big trouble again!George and Harold have created a new breed of justice -- one that is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks, rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels.Will he be able to resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, includingempathy,kindness,persistence,and the importance of being true to one's self.Full colour pages throughout. Read more

Howl with laughter with the SECOND book in the hilarious full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man,from the creator of Captain Underpants!Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade.If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while...Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast!Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm.Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including:empathy,kindness,persistence,and the importance of being true to one's self.Full colour pages throughout. Read more

Meet the wiggliest, squiggliest superhero in the world in the funny picture book by the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog.“Superworm is super-long.Superworm is super-strong.Watch him wiggle! See him squirm!Hip, hip, hooray for SUPERWORM!”Super-long and super-strong, Superworm is always on hand to help animals and insects in need.From rescuing Baby Toad from a busy road or fishing Beetle out of a well – do not fear, Superworm is here!But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he’s captured by the wicked Wizard Lizard and Crow?Luckily, all of Superworm’s friends have a cunning plan...Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlersThe fabulously funny bestseller from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustratorPerfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spotFriendship, bravery, teamwork and everyday heroism are at the heart of this storyFrom the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated filmsThe animated film of Tiddler stars voice artists including Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones) as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip). Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.Praise for Superworm 'The energetic rhyme will keep the audience squirming with pleasure' Observer 'Riotous rhyme and glorious illustrations' Irish Daily Mail 'There are lessons here about friendship and the effectiveness of joint action, but it's the sheer imaginative force of Donaldson's jaunty rhyming narrative and Scheffler's brilliantly funny illustrations that will have this book wriggling into your affections' Herald Read more

Howl with laughter with the FOURTH book in the hilarious full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants!Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back -- and this time he's not alone.The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out!When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day!Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including:empathy,kindness,persistence,and the importance of being true to one's self.Full colour pages throughout. Read more

The rollicking adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog.'Give me your buns and your biscuits! Give me your chocolate eclairs! For I am the Rat of the highway, and the Rat Thief never shares!' Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel - he even steals his own horse's hay.Will he finally meet his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck?Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlersA fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, 'The Highwayman', from the UK's number one picture book author and illustratorPerfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spotAdventure, friendship and learning to be kind are at the heart of this storyThe Highway Rat has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from David Tennant (Highway Rat), Nina Sosanya (Duck), Rob Brydon (Horse), Tom Hollander (Squirrel) and Frances de la Tour (Rabbit)The animated film of Tiddler stars voice artists including Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones) as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip). Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.Praise for The Highway Rat: 'A classic picture book ... great to read aloud' BBC Radio 4 'Front Row' 'Donaldson's ear for rhyme is unequalled and Scheffler's busy, funny illustrations make this ideal for reading aloud' Daily Mail Read more

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this series!Join Morgan, Ash, Harper, Po and Jodi on an exciting adventure through the Minecraft world.The Woodsword Middle School crew have discovered magical headsets that actually transport them into Minecraft. At first it’s exciting, but then they realise this is more than just a game …This chunky slipcase contains all six books from the Woodsword Chronicles series, so readers can follow the journey from beginning to end. Read more

Howl with laughter with the SEVENTH book in the hilarious full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants!The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits.But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain!Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a new life with Li'l Petey.But when Petey's own father arrives, Petey must face his past to understand the difference between being good and doing good.Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including:empathy,kindness,persistence,and the importance of being true to one’s self.Full colour pages throughout. Read more

Half a million Dog Man book sold in the UK!The eighth book in the Dog Man graphic novel series now available in paperback. Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life.While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world.Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team?They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them!Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including:empathy,kindness,persistence,and the importance of being true to one’s self.Full colour pages throughout. Read more

Dog Man and the rest of your favourite characters must join together to face Piggy and his most diabolical plot yet in this heroic and hilarious adventure.WHAT new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all coming from? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies? Find out in DOG MAN #11 - there's so much more than ever before - it's EPIC!Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathykindnesspersistenceand the importance of doing good.Full colour pages throughout.Love Dog Man? Check out Cat Kid Comic Club and Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey!Everyone Digs Dog Man!"High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Riotously funny and original." - School Library Journal, starred review"An utter, unfettered delight." - Booklist, starred review"Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly, starred review"Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Read more

When a crime needs solving, there’s only one dog for the job! Join Nell the Detective and help solve the mystery of the missing books in this Number One bestselling rhyming picture book adventure by Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie, creators of Gozzle.Peter’s dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. Her ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work solving mysteries and finding all Peter’s lost toys. But Nell has other talents too . . .When she’s not cracking cases, Nell goes to school with Peter and listens to the children read. But one day Peter and Nell arrive at school to find all the books have disappeared! Who could have taken them, and why? Luckily, Detective Dog Nell, with help from the whole class, is ready to sniff out the thief!Written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and illustrated by the multi-talented illustrator and print-maker Sara Ogilvie, The Detective Dog is a fast-paced celebration of books, reading, libraries and the relationship between a little boy and his rather special dog.Look out for more animal adventures by Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie: Gozzle and The Hospital Dog. Read more

The perfect present for Dog Man fans - starring some of your favourite characters from the series!Excitement grips the Cat Kid Comic Club as Li'l Petey, Flippy and Molly inspire twenty-one baby frog siblings to continue making authentic and unique comics. Will Naomi and Melvin keep up their antics, or will they finally decide to straighten up and fly right? Will the creativity continue? Will the drama diminish? Find out in the next Cat Kid Comic Club!The story is hysterical, thought-provoking and full of action-packed mini-comics including "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla" and "RoboChubbs." "Two Birds" shows the value of viewing the world with a positive attitude.Award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey employs a variety of techniques - including: acrylic paints, coloured pencils, photography, collage, gouache, watercolours and more - to capture the joyful spirit of creativity. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humour, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages. Cat Kid Comic Club was a New York Times Number One bestseller week commencing 08/12/2021 Readers of all ages will be inspired to dream up their own stories and unleash their own creativity as they dive into this pioneering graphic novel adventure from Dav PilkeyHeartfelt and humorous with an amazing cast of charactersFull colour pages throughout make it a fun and bright read! Read more

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery – with thrills, spills and laughs galore. A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the YearDilly loves a good murder. Not a REAL murder. A made-up murder. One you would find in a murder-mystery novel.Sherlock Holmes is her favourite detective. She even named her dog Watson after his faithful companion, and trained him to sniff out clues and follow trails.So far, Dilly and Watson haven’t cracked many cases – beyond lost cats, or missing biscuits that turned out to have been eaten all along.But now the detective duo find themselves on a luxury ocean liner bound for London. A thousand passengers. A thousand miles of ocean around them. It's the perfect place for a murder…Or two. Or three. Or four. Or MORE!David Walliams's book 'Astrochimp' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-05-20. Read more

Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Crime fighting alligators Mango and Brash are back in All Tide Up – the seventh full colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny' – Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.When the captain of a cruise ship is found drifting at sea, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers. Did it sink? Was it boat–napped? Are there . . . supernatural forces at play?Mango and Brash can’t risk anyone else falling into the same boat. Can they unravel this madcap mystery before another ship ends up in deep water? Seas the day and sail away on this hilarious adventure to find out!The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers all of ages and covers positive themes like:Fun teamworkNever giving upPesky problem–solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators, Take the Plunge, Off the Hook and tons more. Don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers! Read more

Discover the first gripping, award-winning murder mystery in the million-copy bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series, starring schoolgirl detectives, Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong.'Ripping good fun' The Times 'Plotting is what sets this book apart' TelegraphAt Deepdean School for Girls, Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong have set up their own detective agency. But they are struggling to find any real crimes to investigate. (Unless you count the case of Lavinia's missing tie. Which they don't.)Then Hazel discovers the Science Mistress, Miss Bell, lying dead in the Gym. To add to the mystery, when she and Daisy return five minutes later, the body has disappeared. Now Hazel and Daisy not only have a murder to solve: they have to prove one happened in the first place.'Enormous fun' Irish Times'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . Top class' Financial Times'I absolutely loved it' Susie Day Read more