Collection: Junior Fiction Hardback

Looking at the lives of five families through the course of a day and night, this board book shows a range of baby paraphernalia that will be instantly recognizable to babies and toddlers.

'Each Peach Pear Plum' is a classic picture book that won the Kate Greenaway Medal. In pictures and words it introduces the very youngest of readers to a number of characters from traditional stories.

It's Christmas Eve and the jolly postman is delivering greetings to various fairy-tale characters - there's a card for Baby Bear, a game called 'Beware' for Red Riding Hood from Mr Wolf and four more surprise envelopes containing cards, letters, etc.

The Jolly Postman has a new and most surprising adventure in the Ahlbergs' third story about him - and meets many familiar characters en route. Children and adults alike will delight in following him on his journey, with the aid of a magnifying glass.

Here is an accessible, early introduction to bias. Bias is a learned behaviour. The good thing is we can learn to be unbiased too! This book teaches little ones to be aware of how they think about themselves and those around them!

Hi'iaka wants to make the forests of Hawaii safe for travellers. But she'll have to battle an evil lizard named Pana'ewa and his army to do it. With a little help from her sister and some special powers, she's ready for a great battle. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the 'D...

The Cockatrice Boys is a wild, fantastical comedy with sinister undertones, from one of Britain's most celebrated authors for young adults.

Cold Shoulder Road continues the story of the Twite family in the James III sequence. Joan Aiken spins a web of historical fantasy that readers everywhere will find irresistible.

Dido Twite is trying to return to England but orders are sent to find and bring home Lord Herodsfoot, on a quest for rare games. After landing on Aratu Dido struggles through the jungle, helped by the spirit magic of the forest people, and confronts enemies.

King Richard lies gravely ill and there are rumours that the Duchess of Burgundy is preparing an imminent invasion. The ancient crown of Alfred must be found so King Richard can pass it to his successor. Is Simon next in line to the throne or will Baron Magnus Rudh succeed in his plot?