Item category 1: Picture Books for Older Readers

'Here's to you, Charlie Brown' was first published in 1969 and features Peanuts newspaper strips taken from Ha Ha Herman, Charlie Brown.

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...

Hilda and Twig would never let a bit of rain get in the way of an adventure, but it's different when your forest exploration is interrupted by a BIG storm. Sheltering in a mysterious mound in the earth, Twig quickly realises that trouble is afoot, and that his best blue-haired friend is in danger...

You never know what to expect from Looshkin - except that it will be very, very funny! Follow the continuing adventures of the maddest cat in the world as he defeats vampires with chicken nuggets, accidentally turns into a duck, becomes a high-flying entrepreneur and gets caught in a time warp. S...

Lost in the depths of the Underworld, Percy and Annabeth's lives rest in the hands of their friends and fellow demigods - Jason, Piper, Leo, Hazel and Frank. Unsure if they'll ever see Percy and Annabeth again, the five must put aside their grief and find the mortal side of the Doors of Death to ...

Pig has vanished! What could have happened to him? And who is that familiar-looking bearded figure sitting on a cloud? Could they be connected?

When Mr Peacock hires a shy little chicken as a new apprentice in his jewellery shop, he has no idea what awaits him: a royal visit from the Lion Prince, a mysterious robbery, and a miraculous discovery! Richly illustrated in full colour throughout, 'The Jeweller's Apprentice' is an enchanting mo...

In an ordinary toilet, on an ordinary day, a small poo called Ploppy lands with a splash. Just an ordinary poo about to be flushed. But Ploppy is anything but ordinary. He's a TALKING POO! And he's about to go on the mission of a lifetime. Join Ploppy and his fearless guide, Professor Poo, as the...

Meet the friendly and not-so-friendly residents of Happy Hills, a place where anything can happen and always does! The wacky residents have caught the attention of villainous Knick Knacks. He's going to swipe, sneak and snatch himself a whole collection of new friends - whether they like it or not!

A full-colour graphic novel including two stories jam-packed with adventure and Pokemon battles. First, in 'Fire-Type Fued', Ash and best pal Gary embark on a journey to Pallet Town, which leads them to a thrilling Fire-type battle between the Pokemon Infernape and Moltres. How will it end? Then,...