Is it a hot air balloon? Is it a taxi? No! It's . . . a sofa!  Jessy and Tom love their big blue sofa. They love pretending it's a submarine. They love riding it like an elephant. And most of all, they love bouncing on it. Until one day . . . THUD!  A joyful adventure story about family life and imaginative play, featuring bright, colourful artwork that will appeal to all ages.  Our Big Blue Sofa by Tim Hopgood was the winner of the Cambridgeshire 'Read It Again!' Award and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. This warm and funny book from the award-winning author-illustrator of WOW! Said the Owl is as fresh and original as when it was first published.  The perfect book for any child who has ever bounced on the sofa - and every adult who has ever told them not to!                 ..

Ottoline and Mr. Munroe do everything and go everywhere together. That is, until the day Mr. Munroe mysteriously disappears, leaving a strange clue written in string . . . Armed with her Amateur Roving Collectors' travel pass, Ottoline sets off on a journey over, under and on top of the sea to find her hairy best friend - and bring him back home.  Ottoline at Sea is the third enchanting Ottoline adventure from Kate Greenaway award winner, Chris Riddell. With his appealing illustration style, Riddell's humorous details make this a book to pore over and adore.                 ..

One White Rabbit: A Counting Book is a delightful introduction to numbers and counting uses characters and object from Lewis Carroll's iconic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. From 'One White Rabbit for Alice to follow' to 'Five grins from the Cheshire Cat', and 'Nine tarts made by the Queen', this is a really charming book.   The traditional illustrations are by Sir John Tenniel, supplemented by additional pictures in Tenniel's style and beautiful Victorian-style decorative motifs. This is a really special book for young children and together with A is for Alice: An Alphabet Book, forms a classy introduction to the classic Macmillan Alice.                  ..

All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers book! The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears.   Julia Donaldson's whimsical rhymes and Nick Sharratt's hilarious illustrations make One Mole Digging a Hole a delight to read out loud. With plenty to giggle at on every page, counting - or gardening - has never been so much fun!                  ..

Meet Aaron Wheeler, who just got a strange and new video game. One that sucks him right in. All alone, caught in a snowstorm, a howl comes from the nearby woods. This time, Aaron is playing for his life . . .   This is the fourth book in the series. The other titles are: Home Sweet Horror, I Scream,You Scream and Good Night, Zombie.   Scary Tales are books packed with spine-tingling stories and illustrations that will chill your blood. Come on in . . . if you dare!                 ..

Hide spaghetti in your hair,  Keep crisps in your underwear.   Never Use a Knife and Fork is an outrageous, tongue-in-cheek exploration of mealtime chaos that will have children in stitches. Full of mischief and mess, it shows exactly what you SHOULDN'T do with food -- squish it, slosh it, squirt it, squeeze it!  Rollicking rhymes combine perfectly with Nick Sharratt's trademark witty illustrations for a laugh-out-loud look at table manners.                  ..

Get inside the minds of scientists, engineers and programmers and unravel the workings of the modern world. Discover the secrets of tunnel builders, witness the splitting of an atom, and ride into orbit. Find out how superstructures keep from falling down, how a computer game environment is constructed, and how a speeding roller coaster stays on the tracks.                  ..

Take to the seas and journey back in time to meet some of history's most terrifying characters. Daring and skulduggery were alive and kicking when Cilician pirates kidnapped Julius Caesar, when a 17th-century buccaneer cut out his victim's heart and when Blackbeard roamed the seas. Explore a pirate ship, meet fearsome female pirates and learn about modern piracy.                  ..

Mammals gives you the full story of these fantastic creatures, journeying through an amazing array of habitats from the top to the bottom of the globe. Join a pack of wolves on their chase for prey across a wintry landscape, glide through an underwater kelp forest with otters and sealions, and shrink down into the miniature underground world of burrowing rodents.                  ..

Come face to face with the world's top predators. Superb digital  artworks recreate the feeding frenzy of a shoal of piranhas, a rampaging  column of voracious army ants, and the moment when a harpy eagle  snatches a monkey from the treetops. Eye-popping photographs and expert  text complete this unforgettable tour of nature's deadliest hunters.                  ..

Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this  visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively  text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels  throughout offer focused information on specific topics.    Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom and get up-close to teeth,  fur, fins, claws and feelers. The world's beasts are brought together  with essential facts about each animal group. Fly high on an airborne  hunt with an osprey, follow a lobster migration route, watch an  anteater's tongue catch termites in their nest and dive in the deep  ocean with a lanternfish.                  ..

Moving to a new home can sometimes feel scary and a little bit lonely, but this little racoon soon discovers that wherever you go adventures soon follow.   My New Home by author/illustrator Marta Altes is a beautiful and uplifting story about moving house, making friends and finding a new home.  This warm, thoughtful and reassuring story is written from the perspective of a young child. It's perfect for children about to move house or start new school, but has a universal message for any child about the importance of kindness and acceptance when meeting someone new.                 ..

My Grandpa is the stunning picture book debut from Marta Altes, author of I Am An Artist.  A moving and memorable book about the very special relationship between an elderly grandfather and his adoring grandson, this unique look at old age through the eyes of a young bear is big-hearted, poignant and beautifully observed.                 ..

Cute, cuddly and with crinkly pages to touch and feel!   This first cloth book has a strap that's easy to attach to a cot or buggy and is soft enough to give to your baby. Bright, bold images and simple learning concepts make My First Buggy Buddy: Noises an ideal first book.  Also available: My First Buggy Buddy: Patterns                  ..

Do you know the Christmas story? Read with your little one as you join the shepherds, travel with the wise kings, and visit the stable. A gentle introduction to a well-known and much-loved Bible story. With charming, bright illustrations, and all the magic of Christmas!                  ..

Rod Campbell, the creator of Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over thirty years and Macmillan is proud to publish Early Starters, his 'first concepts' series for toddlers. Every book in the series supports the learning and discovery of a key theme and uses carefully selected novelty elements to encourage participation and fun.  My Day supports your child in learning the names of objects familiar to them from their busy day. Each page has items to name and search for in the picture - including a teddy to find every time!  Also available: What's That?, How Many?, Can You?, ABC and 123                  ..