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CHILDREN ALL AGES

Nadiya’s Bake Me a Story: Fifteen Stories and Recipes for ChildrenNadiya Hussain; Illustrated by Clair Rossiter

Food glorious food! Join ‘Great British Bake Off’ winner Nadiya Hussain for scrumptious stories and delicious bakes that all the family can enjoy. A unique combination of storybook and cookbook, Bake Me a Story brings families into the kitchen to spend time together sharing stories and cooking. You can try yummy butter-bean patties and, while they are in the oven, enjoy the story of Jack and the Bean-Patty Stalk, or, bake some pumpkin and spice flapjacks, then curl up with the tale of Cinderella and her pumpkins. Never have story-telling and baking created such a delicious recipe!

Publisher: Hachette Children’s Group

ISBN: 9781444933277

This Christmas, why not fire your children’s imagination with books that will make them laugh, think and… bake? You may think there are too many books to choose from, so we have teamed up with Waterstones’ experts to find the must-have titles that can transport children to amazing new worlds – just hope they are back in time for turkey dinner!

Stocking Thrillers!

Oi Dog!Kes & Claire Gray and Jim Field

The hilarious sequel to the bestselling Oi Frog! will have children rolling around with laughter. Frog’s had enough, he’s the changing the status quo! Cat insists that there are rules - only mules sit on stools, hares should sit on chairs and however irritating, dogs MUST sit on frogs. ‘Well, I’m changing the rules,’ said the frog. ‘From now on, dogs sit on logs, not frogs!’ And everyone else is going to have to sit somewhere else too. Will Cat want to sit on gnats instead of cushy mats? Will spiders like sitting on gliders? Will whales be happy to sit on nails? And, most importantly, where is FROG going to sit?

Publisher: Hachette Children’s Group, ISBN: 9781444919592

There’s a Snake in My School!David Walliams; Illustrated by Tony Ross

From the bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this spectacularly funny adventure of mischief and mayhem for children aged three and over. Miranda loves to be different, and on Bring-your-pet-to-school Day she introduces everyone to her very different pet... Penelope the snake. Miss Bloat the headmistress doesn’t think snakes should be allowed in school, but Penelope has other ideas...

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

ISBN: 9780008172701

PICTURE BOOKS

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CHILDREN’S 5-8 FICTION

The Tale of Kitty in BootsBeatrix Potter, Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Meet Kitty-in-Boots! A new original tale by Beatrix Potter, illustrated by the world-renowned Quentin Blake. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2016. When Miss Kitty sneaks out to go hunting in her beautiful boots, she gets into all sorts of trouble and it’s double trouble when she runs into Mr Tod – the foxiest hunter of them all. This entertaining tale is filled with mistaken identities, devious villains and even an appearance from Beatrix Potter’s most famous creation, Peter Rabbit.

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

ISBN: 9780241247594

Three Little MonkeysQuentin Blake, Illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark (Hardback)

A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future. Hilda Snibbs had three little monkeys. Their names were Tim and Sam and Lulu. They were very lively...

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

ISBN: 9780008164478

Zog And The Flying DoctorsJulia Donaldson, Illustrated by Axel Sheffler

Zog is back! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are at their sparkling best in this fabulously original sequel to the bestselling Zog. Meet the Flying Doctors: Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and, of course, their trusty ‘air ambulance’, Zog the dragon, as they fly around the country, tending to anyone – or anything – who needs their help, including a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn, and even a sneezy lion.

Publisher: Scholastic

ISBN: 9781407164953

Ottoline and The Purple FoxChris Riddell

Ottoline is back in a new adventure from Children’s Laureate, Chris Riddell. Ottoline and Mr Munroe love puzzles, clues and mysteries. One day, they meet an enigmatic purple fox, who offers to take them on a night-time urban safari. The fox shows them all the hidden animals of the city and Ottoline makes notes on them in her field notebook. Mr Munroe is making notes too - on the anonymous poems he finds on their journey. Who is the secretive poet, and how can he and Ottoline help them mend their broken heart? Includes a free fold-up-and-keep fortune teller!

Publisher: Pan Macmillan, ISBN: 9781447277927

The Midnight Gang David Walliams; Illustrated By Tony Ross

Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for... the Midnight Gang – because that is when their adventures are just beginning! When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself at Lord Funt Hospital, and is greeted by a terrifying-looking porter. Things go from bad to worse when he meets the wicked matron in charge of the children’s ward... But Tom and his friends are about to embark on the most thrilling journey of friendship and magic! Comedy legend and writer extraordinaire David Walliams continues to delight children of all ages, and now everyone wants to be a member of The Midnight Gang!

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

ISBN: 9780008164614

Double Down (Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 11)Jeff Kinney (Hardback)

The pressure’s really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mum says video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his ‘creative side’. As if that’s not scary enough, Halloween’s just around the corner and Greg faces all sorts of frights. When he discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea. Can he get his mum off his back by making a movie... and will he become rich and famous in the process, or get into even more trouble?

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, ISBN: 9780141373010

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Tom Gates: Dogzombies Rule (For Now)Liz Pichon

Tom Gates has an excellent plan to make DogZombies the best band in the whole wide world, and course it involves annoying his sister Delia (always fun). But first he must write more songs (not about teachers), make a spectacular music video (easy) and get some sleep (tricky when you’re being kept awake by loud noises). Will Tom succeed…? Will his sister be annoyed?

Publisher: Scholastic

ISBN: 9781407171340

Clover MoonJacqueline Wilson; Illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Clover Moon’s best escape from a life of hardship in poverty-stricken Victorian London is her imagination. But when tragedy plunges her into a world of grief, everything Clover loved about her home disappears. However, the heroine hears of a place she could run to - where will she find the courage, and the chance, to break free. And could leaving her family be just what she needs to find a place that really feels like home?

Publisher: Random House Children’s Publishers UK

ISBN: 9780857532732

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original ScreenplayJ.k. Rowling

For fans of Harry Potter, a new magical realm is about to be unveiled. Because before Harry Potter, there was another. Before Harry Potter there was Newt Scamander… New York in the 1920s is the backdrop for Rowling’s breath-taking new film. It’s a dazzling world of smoke-filled jazz clubs, swing dance, champagne, glamour and bright lights. Into this golden new world comes Newt, a British wizard expelled from Hogwarts. He is in exile, alone with a suitcase that holds a secret…

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

ISBN: 9781408708989

The Royal Rabbits Of London – Santa MontefioreSimon Sebag Montefiore

With good luck, a moist carrot, a wet nose and a slice of mad courage – anything is possible! Shylo has always been the runt of the litter, the weakest and quietest of all his family. But when he stumbles across a band of ratzis and overhears their evil plan to take a photo of the Queen in her nightie, it’s up to this unlikely hero to travel to London and tell the Royal Rabbits of London about the diabolical plot! It’s a story that proves even the smallest rabbit can be the biggest hero.

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd, ISBN: 9781471157868

The ChristmasaurusTom Fletcher

Forget everything you thought you knew about the North Pole, and set off on a Christmas Eve adventure with a boy named William Trundle. He is joined by an elf named Snozzletrump, Santa Claus (yes! The real Santa Claus!), a nasty piece of work called the Hunter, and a most unusual dinosaur... Lose yourself in this magical and moving story about friendship, family, singing elves, sleigh bells and, of course, Santa Claus.

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, ISBN: 9780141373324

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Adventures Of Dog Man: Dog ManDav Pilkey

New from the creators of Captain Underpants, it’s Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, but all cop! George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?

Publisher: Scholastic US, ISBN: 9780545581608

The Fox and The Ghost KingMicheal Morpurgo

A delightful tale of victory against all odds. “Every fox in the whole town, in the whole country just about, is a football fan... and we all have an impossible dream.” In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch football - all foxes do. But their favourite team keeps losing, and it seems like things will never look up. That is, until Daddy Fox finds the ghost of a king, buried underneath a car park. A king who wishes only to be free. “Release me,” says the Ghost King, “and I can do anything. Just tell me your greatest wish.” For these football-loving foxes, might everything be about to change...?

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, ISBN: 9780008215774

WIN A COPY OF BAKE ME A STORY!

We’re giving 10 lucky readers the chance to win a copy of Nadiya Hussain’s Bake Me A Story: an irresistible blend of storybook and cookbook, set to bring parents and children together into the

kitchen this Christmas!

For your chance to win simply enter online at:

www.family247.net/nadiya by 30th January 2017

No purchase necessary. The winners will be the first 10 names drawn at random. The winners will be notified no later than 7th February 2017. The judges’ decision will be final and the competition is not open to employees of LincolnBrody, Hachette Children’s Group or their agents. By entering into the competition you agree to receive future marketing and promotional information from Hachette Children’s Group and Lincolnbrody. If you do not wish to receive future information please indicate this on your entry. Please refer to the full terms and conditions at www.lincolnbrody.co.uk/competitions