Geoffrey Chaucer

Sarah Courtauld

Susanna Davidson

Abigail Wheatley

In the Middle Ages an ill-matched band of strangers on a pilgrimate amuse themselves along the way with a storytelling competition.

Canterbury Tales

Fiona Patchett

A new book of baking for the Christmas season, full of biscuits, cakes and treats. Contains recipes for complete beginners and budding chefs alike.

Usborne Christmas Baking for Children

The latest in the bestselling series, simply brush water over the pages and watch all manner of familiar and exotic butterflies burst into colour. Beautiful illustrationswill engage budding butterfly spotters and the compact format makes it ideal for children to carry around.

Magic Painting Butterflies

Young children can decorate their very own doll's house with this charming colouring book. Little designers can choose their own colours and patterns, getting creative with the interior to make the perfect doll's house. Following on from the bestselling Usborne Doll's House Sticker Books, this is a special new title for younger readers. Better value than a real doll's house but just as fun!

First Colouring Book Doll's House

Packed with fascinating scenes showing fish, turtles and other sea creatures swimming among beautiful corals. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of glorious colors.

Coral Reef Magic Painting Book

Put your cares aside as you paint restful images and watch the colours appear. Filled with exquisite scenes from the natural world to help you focus on the here and now and let go of worries. Simply brush water over the tranquil black and white designs to reveal an inspiring array of beautiful colours. The book includes an introductory page with tips on mindfulness and is suitable for all ages.

Magic Paint Yourself Calm

Mouthwatering food for every occasion, from sharing snacks for parties to comfort food for a quiet night in - plus plenty of sweet treats. Ages: 8+ . Simple, jargon-free recipes that girls of all ages will love, such as chocolate fondue, tiny pizzas, dips and chips, soup in a cup, flower cupcakes, cinnamon cookies and lots more. . Also contains clear instructions for altering recipes or swapping ingredients to adapt to personal taste, and for food preferences or allergies. . Stunning colour photography on every page, plus clear step-by-step colour illustrations to guide you through every stage of a recipe. Ages: 8+

Cookbook for Girls

Just add water to bring spectacular birds and their settings magically to life. Filled with detailed scenes showing an array of brilliant birds, from flamingos and hummingbirds to kingfishers and macaws. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of vivid colours.

Birds Magic Painting Book

Library Friendly Edition of original- This delightful book is full of scenes of medieval castle life, from delicious feasts to life under siege.

My Very First Castles Book

A children's baking bible to treasure and enjoy, even into adulthood. Rigorously tested, step-by-step recipes, fully illustrated, ensure perfect results, even for beginners.

The Very Best Baking Book for Children

Get creative with this lovely book about face painting, with lots of different ideas and designs to follow, this book will keep you busy for hours.

Book of Face Painting

This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a guided tour of your very own art gallery. Plan your visit in the foyer, choosing from themed displays, a special exhibition and a rooftop sculpture garden. Then stop off at the café, try out your art skills in the children's play room, or browse in the well-stocked gift shop. Each double page spread gives you one or more rooms to fill with stickers of people, paintings, sculptures and other artworks. Charming illustrations by Heloise Mab give a delightfully whimsical feel. Features international art styles in a wide range of media and periods arranged in themed galleries, including portraits, landscapes, the human body, still life and colour.

Art Gallery Sticker Book

Library Friendly Edition of original- From the Battle of Hastings to the Wars of the Roses, this book tells the unique story of Medieval Britain.

The Middle Ages

Library Friendly Edition of original- Throughout its amazing history, Planet Earth has kept on changing. This book follows its astonishing transformation from a tiny blob of stardust to a planet teeming with life.

The Story of Planet Earth

A book full of delicious ideas for baking and decorating a huge variety of yummy cakes. Instructions for decorating techniques and recipes for different icing and topping recipes help make each tasty treat look like it's straight out of the baker's.

Children's Book of Baking Cakes

This title includes 18 different cake recipes that will impress your party guest but which are surprisingly easy to make.

Party Cakes to Bake and Decorate

Rosie Dickins

Ruth Brocklehurst

Looks at the life and work of some of the greatest artists in history, including Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Monet, and Picasso.

The Usborne Book of Famous Artists

Look Inside the Stone Age

The latest in the bestselling series, simply brush water over the pages and watch all manner of familiar and exotic bugs burst into colour. Bring 16 different bugs to life, from dragonflies to scarab beetles to millipedes, with the help of a brush provided with the book and a little water. Use the laminated back cover flap to prevent water seeping onto pages below. Great for keeping children entertained indoors, and for practicing pen control. Part of the stylish and bestselling Magic Painting series, this title features bold and beautiful illustrations by Andy Tudor. Includes 16 fascinating bug species from around the world, meticulously researched, and depicted in their natural settings. Includes a high-quality brush, securely held in place but without any plastic bubble packaging.

Magic Painting Bugs

There is something incredibly satisfying about baking your own bread and this book is a great introduction to the art of bread-making, perfect for children and beginners of any age.

Abigail Wheatley

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