Macmillan Children's Books

It's my birthday! I'm having a party. All my friends have brought presents... shall we open them? Lift the flaps and find out what's inside all the presents. Then open the very last one and look inside the basket to find the best present of all! This lift-the-flap story from the creator of preschool classic DEAR ZOO is sure to delight young children — and would make the perfect birthday gift. Look out for more lift-the-flap books from Rod Campbell: NOISY FARM, FARM 123, ABC ZOO, OH DEAR! and IT'S MINE!

I can see a long neck! I wonder who that belongs to? 'It's mine!' says the giraffe. Turn the pages to find out who else is hiding in the jungle, and see if you can spot all the animals. But watch out — there's a really big surprise at the end! This hide-and-seek story from the creator of DEAR ZOO is sure to delight young children — with plenty of jungle animals to find, and a satisfying pop-up ending. Look out for more lift-the-flap books from Rod Campbell: NOISY FARM, FARM 123, ABC ZOO, OH DEAR! and MY PRESENTS.

I could travel round the world And know I'd never find A mummy even half as nice Or brilliant as mine! From playing games to making things and cuddling her baby tight, Little Bear's mum is great at everything — but best of all, she belongs to Little Bear. This touching celebration of the special relationship between mother and child is the perfect gift for mother's day. Now available as a chunky board book with a shiny foiled cover — just right for small hands.

Do you remember the first time? Still the bravest, freshest, fruitiest and most honest account of first love, first sex and first heartbreak ever written for teens. It was a book ahead of its time — and remains, after forty years in print, a teenage bestseller. Now with a brand-new cover look.

Flip the flap to discover who's making all the noise down on the farm in this look-and-find book for inquisitive toddlers. Each spread is packed with detail about life on the farm and there's lots of things for little ones to find beneath the big sturdy flaps. With wonderful, bright illustrations and funny, rhyming text, there's heaps to explore and a mouse to spot throughout too!

Flip the flap to discover what the builders are doing in this look-and-find book for inquisitive toddlers. Each spread is packed with detail all about building sites and there's lots of things for little ones to find beneath the big study flaps. With wonderful, bright illustrations and funny rhyming text, there's heaps to explore and a cat to spot throughout too!

The firefighters are off to save the day! Help them slide down the pole at the fire station, switch on the fire engine's flashing lights, raise the ladder to the building and put the fire out. Children will love playing with the easy-to-handle mechanisms in this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Rebecca Finn, which is part of the BUSY BOOK series.

The complete story and original illustrations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestelling picture book, A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE, have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence. The little old lady's house is far too small. So the wise old man tells her to squeeze in a crowd of farm animals. She'll be amazed how big her house feels when she pushes them out again! This is a great series which, by using well-loved stories, will encourage young children to become enthusiastic, independent readers.

In this collection, Julia Donaldson has chosen poems with performance by children in mind, and in the notes section at the end of the book are her notes and ideas on performing them. Julia's passionate belief that performance can help children enjoy reading and grow in confidence is informed by her own experience both as a child and now, working with groups of children to bring stories, poems and songs to life. The poems range from classics by Edward Lear, W H Auden and Eleanor Farjeon to contemporary work by Michael Rosen, John Agard and Clare Bevan. Illustrated throughout with exquisite, expressive lino-cuts, this is a book for teachers, parents, children: anyone who loves great poetry. This beautiful collection would also make a wonderful gift.

Hop aboard a London taxi. What can you see out of the window? I spy... This buggy buddy has bright, contemporary images of iconic London landmarks and a handy strap that means you can take it with you wherever you go — a must-have for babies on the move!

Hop aboard a London bus. What can you see out of the window? I spy... This buggy buddy has bright, contemporary images of iconic London landmarks and a handy strap that means you can take it with you wherever you go — a must-have for babies on the move!

The Gruffalo is an internationally bestselling picture book, a popular stage show, a BAFTA and Oscar-nominated animation — and now the story has been adapted into a fun and accessible play script by Julia Donaldson. Ideal for children to perform as a school play or at home, the play book has been designed with rehearsals and performance in mind. The clear layout and colour-coding for each character will help children to follow their lines and join the action with ease. The book also contains a hints and tips section which includes helpful advice on staging the play and performing it with larger groups. There are ideas too for themed make-and-do Gruffalo activities, as well as stage make-up for Gruffalo and Mouse! And of course no production of The Gruffalo Play would be complete without the lyrics and music for beloved Gruffalo Song. This wonderful, dramatic way to share the classic story is sure to delight teachers, parents and children everywhere.

A new, limited edition of The Gruffalo, the nation's favourite picture book. Fifteen years after it was first published, the award-winning story of a clever little mouse outwitting the creatures of the deep dark wood continues to delight children and adults the world over. Created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the most successful picture book partnership ever, and translated into over fifty languages, The Gruffalo is a genuine modern classic. Join in the Gruffalo's birthday celebrations with this new edition, which comes complete with exclusive bonus content, including early drawings from Axel's sketchbook, some of which have never been seen before, and a new specially written foreword from Julia herself. Look out for The Gruffalo's Child tenth anniversary limited edition!

The Divergent Companion takes fans deeper into the post-apocalyptic Divergent world created by Veronica Roth: a dystopian Chicago in which society is split into five factions; each with its own core value to uphold. At the age of sixteen, like every other citizen, Beatrice Prior must choose to which faction she will devote her life... with devastating consequences. The Divergent Companion includes fascinating background facts, a revealing biography of the author, and amazing insights into the trilogy's major themes and features. A must have-read and a terrific gift for the millions of Divergent fans both young and old. This book is not authorized by Veronica Roth, Katherine Tegen Books, or anyone involved in the Divergent film.

Mr. Tiger knows exactly how you feel. Fed up of tea parties, top hats and talking about the weather, he astounds his friends when he decides to go... WILD. But does he go too far? After all, the wilderness can get pretty lonely. This beautifully illustrated and brilliantly funny book from award-winning artist Peter Brown shows that there's a time and place for everything... even going wild.

The complete story and original illustrations of MARCELLO MOUSE AND THE MASKED BALL by Julie Monks have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence. Marcello Mouse is off to the Magical Masked Ball. But he hasn't been invited. And as Marcello soon discovers, this ball is no place for a mouse...

The complete story and original illustrations of MONSTERS: AN OWNER'S GUIDE by Jonathan Emmett and Mark Oliver have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence. Have you ever wanted your own pet monster? This guide contains all you need to know about assembling your very own monstrously marvellous companion! This is a great series which, by using well-loved stories, will encourage young children to become enthusiastic, independent readers.

The complete story and original illustrations of THE SHARK IN THE DARK by Peter Bently and Ben Cort have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence. The Shark in the Dark is heading this way — and he's HUNGRY! Will the flustered fish become saltwater snacks, or can they come up with a plan to teach that greedy shark a lesson he'll never forget? This is a great series which, by using well-loved stories, will encourage young children to become enthusiastic, independent readers.

Poppy and Skip are two very busy bunnies! Follow their antics throughout the day at nursery as they paint pictures, dance along to music and have a delicious snack. Best of all, there's a jigsaw puzzle on every spread, making this a great book for children to play with as well as read. With bright, bold illustrations by David Wojtowycz, a playful rhyming text and large chunky puzzle pieces, this is an excellent first jigsaw book for toddlers — and the perfect introduction to starting nursery or playgroup.

Poppy and Skip are two very busy bunnies! Follow their antics throughout the day as they have fun playing at home, starting with a yummy breakfast and finishing with lots of games in the garden. Best of all, there's a jigsaw puzzle on every spread, making this a great book for children to play with as well as read. With bright, bold illustrations by David Wojtowycz, a playful rhyming text and large chunky puzzle pieces, this is an excellent first jigsaw book for toddlers.

There's harmony in the air when the animals get together for a concert with a difference. Koala's playing his flute, Badger's bashing away on the drums, and Squirrel's strumming on the guitar. Sing and dance along-you've never seen a show like it! With trademark Julia Donaldson rhyming text and Nick Sharratt's bold, funny illustrations, children will love this bright and playful book filled with silly animal antics.

There's a commotion in the classroom as Goat and the other animals spend the day at playgroup. The musical instruments and the dressing up box are lots of fun, but — oh dear! Goat gets into a muddle or two. Trademark Julia Donaldson rhymes and rhythms accompanied by Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations make this board book a sure winner. Even the youngest toddler will enjoy Goat's antics! This reassuring story is perfect reading for any child beginning, or already attending, a nursery or playschool. Recommended by Bookstart on their Starting School or Nursery reading list. A brilliant book for any little ones off to nursery for the first time... Comforting and fun.

Have you ever wondered why fireflies glow in the dark? Or why spiders don't stick to their own webs? And why do octopuses make ink? Tell Me Why Elephants Have Trunks provides the answers to these tricky questions about animals and much more with the help of light-hearted text and eye-catching artwork to get to the bottom of these scientific problems. Bizarre, confusing or just plain strange things happen in the world around us all the time. Each title in the Tell Me Why series delves into some of the great mysteries of everyday life, and uses the world of science and scientific research to make sense of them. Bright, dynamic artwork supports the text, making the series visually appealing as well as factually fascinating.

Sherlock knows that Amyus Crow, his mysterious American tutor, has some dark secrets. But he didn't expect to find a notorious killer, hanged by the US government, apparently alive and well in Surrey — and Crow somehow mixed up in it. When no one will tell you the truth, sometimes you have to risk all to discover it for yourself. And so begins an adventure that will take Sherlock across the ocean to America, to the centre of a deadly web — where life and death are cheap, and truth has a price no sane person would pay...