Item category 1: Picture Books for Older Readers

Mickey (Michael James Hawthorne), is an average seven-year-old boy who's been stuck in his bedroom on a time-out all day. Maj (Majestic) is a talking, flying, ancient Magic Carpet that's been stuck in the attic on a time-out for years. This is the story of how they meet. We learn about Maj, his a...

Spidey must avoid the many arms of Doctor Octopus, but will he fall victim to Electro, Mysterio, the Scorpion and the Vulture? There's panic at the planetarium and a great train robbery to solve - but that's nothing compared to the horror of the Hobgoblin! Spidey and his old pal the Human Torch f...

Featuring a special appearance by Captain Underpants, 'The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby' is the hysterical graphic novel tale of the all-new superhero who's faster than a speeding stroller and more powerful than diaper rash.

George Beard and Harold Hutchins are amazing kids! Not only did they create Captain Underpants, but they've saved the world five times! Now they bring you an all new superhero who's faster than a speeding stroller, and more powerful than a diaper rash.

With his mighty war hammer Mjollnir firmly in his grasp, fearless Norse warrior Thor is on the hunt for action and adventure. Join him on his travels as he takes on terrifying giants and monstrous sea serpents, before the final epic battle of Ragnarok.

Accompanied by his dog Snowy, Tintin leaves Brussels to go undercover in Soviet Russia. His attempts to research his story are put to the test by the Bolsheviks and Moscow's secret police...

This playful retelling of Aesop's classic tales merges morals with humour and imagination! Brilliantly brought to life by Susie Brooks' magical, highly-engaging text and Amanda Enright's charismatic illustrations, it includes the following tales: 'The Hare and the Tortoise', 'The Town Mouse and t...

After the fall, Humpty Dumpty is a broken egg. Life is tough: he's so afraid of heights, he can't even bear to climb onto his bed, or reach his favourite cereal on the top shelf at the supermarket. But one day, fuelled by his passion for bird-watching, he decides to conquer his fears and somethin...

In his latest amazing mission for the Action Agency, Arthur finds himself marooned on an island. It's not long before he's engaged in a battle of wits with a gang of ruthless pirates. He'll need all the help you can give him to solve a host of fiendish puzzles and foil the pirates' plan.

Arthur's latest mission for the Action Agency takes him into blood-freezing danger. He'll need your assistance if he's to outwit the chilling plans of the sinister Spider Organization. Help him solve another collection of brain-bending puzzles to save the day.