Children's Books

Inspired by Paul Klee's quote, 'A drawing is simply a line going for a walk', this artful activity book is packed with playful ways to start a drawing. What if drawing could be as simple as picking up a pencil and moving it about …

Young readers are invited to lose themselves on a journey through history, seeking people and objects with stories to tell across nine different eras. Follow two kids and their cheeky puppy on a chase across time in this fascinati…

Come on a well-heeled tour around the globe to meet the designers, dressmakers and style icons who influence how we dress. Aimed at children 7–11 years old, A History of Fashion for Children is an introduction to fashion past and …

Mini Architects harnesses the enduring fascination young children have with building to introduce them to architecture and structures from around the world. Designed to engage young children with architecture through creative art …

Twenty art projects inspired by famous artworks for budding mini artists aged 3–6 years. The benefits of art to young children are well known. Art stimulates curiosity, creativity and the imagination.It also cultivates wellbeing, …

A history of the world told through the prism of language, from Shakespeare to Anne Frank, Martin Luther King to Greta Thunberg. A History of Words for Children explores the uniquely human ability to transfer thoughts from one bra…

Following on from Mini Artists and Mini Architects, this new title will introduce creative children to the world of Graphic and Product Design. Across twenty easy-to-prepare craft activities, children will gain an understanding of…

A glittering history of the world told through gold, with a blingtastically gold cover! Spanning billions of years from the Big Bang to the present day, this richly illustrated book tells the true stories behind 30 gold museum obj…

Everything you ever wanted to know about sleep but were too exhausted to ask. We spend around a third of our lives sleeping. But what actually happens during those hours? This book takes you on a fascinating journey through the la…

Stones and Bones is a BooksForTopics Recommended Read for Year 5, 2025-2026 Shortlisted for the 2025 UKLA Book Awards (Information 3-14+). Explore the incredible history of life on our planet told through the fossil record! Over t…

Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies. You may know of the Vikings, the Aztecs and the Mongols - perhaps even Minoa, Mali and Benin. …

Welcome all the feelings into your own personal hotel in this delightful, therapeutic activity book! Pop on your hat and fill in your manager’s license. It’s time to explore your very own Grand Hotel of Feelings. This …

A 2025 Read for Empathy Collection title Shortlisted for the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2024. All kinds of guests check in and out of the Grand Hotel of Feelings. Some are fun and some are tricky, but all are welcome! Welcom…

Excavating the dirty truths of human waste (and its disposal) through history. Hold your nose and dive into the smelly, but surprisingly fascinating world of sewers! From the mighty Cloaca Maxima of Ancient Rome to the revolting, …

This kit and guide guide takes a non-fiction and STEM approach to the fictional subject of the solar system. There is a model to create and book packed with facts and instructions to follow. A Baker and Taylor Exclusive.

The world of prehistoric mammals is more incredible than you could ever imagine! From car-sized armadillos to shovel-mouthed elephants, learn about the lives of these amazing animals with fascinating facts and stunning life-size i…

This stunning, magical Christmas tale, from the author of the hugely popular Last Stop on the Reindeer Express, celebrates the joy of giving and the importance of love and family at Christmas. Christmas for Benji has lost its magi…

Discover six beautiful pieces of music from the much-loved ballet Swan Lake by Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky. Each delicate papercut scene comes with a high-quality musical excerpt from this beautiful ballet. Children will love discove…

High up in the trees seven sisters swing, swoop and swirl - each totally different and brilliant in their own way. The treetops are full of music, colour and life! Until one day the ground trembles and the trees shake. Something i…

Do you love dinosaurs? How about robots? And unicorns? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud ‘pick your own’ picture book adventure! It’s Gwen’s birthday but, oh no, the birthday cake that Dad’s been busy making has DI…

The adorable hares from the classic Guess How Much I Love You are back in this gorgeous reissue collection containing four seasonal short stories. Big and Little Nutbrown Hare, from the multi-million-selling picture book Guess How…

Get ready to build and play on the farm! The perfect way to fire up little imaginations, this kit contains 30 sturdy cardboard models that are super-easy for young children to slot together on their own to make a fantastic farm pl…

Get ready to build and play in dinosaur world! The perfect way to fire up little imaginations, this kit contains 25 sturdy cardboard models that are super-easy for young children to slot together on their own to make a fantastic d…

Get ready to giggle at Bot’s clumsy antics in this joyful picture book from NUMBER ONE bestselling author David Walliams, gloriously illustrated by the great Adam Stower. This laugh-out-loud story will delight readers young and ol…

Fia and her snow deer Solas have always had a powerful and unbreakable connection. But as Fia's village face a seemingly eternal winter, they turn their sights to Solas and an ancient prophecy that promises the return of sunlight …

At the turn of the 20th Century, scientists and explorers were in a race to unlock the secrets of the last great uncharted place on Earth – Antarctica. This is the true story of Tom Crean, the legendary Irish explorer and crewmate…

It’s Wimpy Kid Greg’s birthday – and you’re invited to the chaos. In Partypooper, the 20th book in Jeff Kinney’s global smash-hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley is planning the ultimate party – for himself. But when the…

The book version of the thrilling and innovative second Skulduggery Pleasant podcast In 1962, three sorcerers converged to do battle in a hidden chamber near a disused platform in the London Underground. Prophecy foretold that the…

 A high-energy, brilliantly silly, fully illustrated festive adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan. Barrie is a St Bernard dog who much prefers snoozing and farting in front of a …

Can she win his trust … and win the race? April Wood is no stranger to adventure. After all, she lives in the Arctic and her best friend is a polar bear.But when April finds herself volunteering for the Polar Race – a long-distanc…