Walker Books

Available for the first time as a paperback picture book, this exquisitely illustrated re-telling of The Frog Prince is a must for any child's library. The Frog Prince is one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time. Retold by Berlie Doherty, this enchanting story is beautifully illustrated by award-winning Jane Ray. Fairy tale magic to treasure forever. Also publishing this month — Snow White.

Big and Little Nutbrown Hare, from the multi-million-selling picture book Guess How Much I Love You, return in these four seasonal picture books: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Each captivating story is seasonally themed and beautifully illustrated, and the four books are collected in a covetable miniature slipcase — perfect for sharing with your very own Little Nutbrown Hare, no matter the time of year!

This title presents a comic-strip re-telling of some of Britain's best-loved stories and legends. Aided by the magician Merlin, Arthur draws the sword from the stone to become King of Britain, and Lord of the Knights of the Round Table. Read of their valiant deeds as King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad and other heroic knights rescue maidens, defend Excalibur and search for the Grail. Also publishing this month are God and His Creations and Sindbad the Sailor.

'Magic is always impossible', said the magician. 'It begins with the impossible and ends with the impossible and is impossible in between. That is why it is magic'. What it? Why not? Could it be? When a fortune-teller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchenne knows the questions that he must ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortune-teller's mysterious answer (An elephant! An elephant will lead you there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it is true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be told by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. In this timeless fable, she evokes the largest of themes — hope and belonging, desire and compassion — with the lightness of a magician's touch. This title is written by Kate DiCamillo, beloved author and Newbery Medal winner. It is signed up as a major motion picture with Fox.

Maisy joins her friends for a busy day at nursery in the 7th title of the popular First Experience series. Maisy loves going to nursery. There's so much fun to be had, with all her friends and their teacher — singing at Music Time, a nap a Quiet Time, listening at Book Time and then Play Time in the Garden. What a day! A global phenomenon, Maisy books have sold over 23 million copies worldwide and are available in 29 different languages. The seventh title in this popular, fast-growing series is now in paperback. It is published to coincide with the first hardback edition of Maisy Goes on Holiday. It is part of Maisy's pre-school range of books aimed at 3- to 5-year-olds. It is published with the fresh, new look of this whole series.

Eleven favourite tales from the Old Testament are brought to life in Marcia Williams' vivid comic-strip style. In the beginning there was only God... then he started creating! The last and most troublesome of all his creations were men and women. God was forever having to give them a helping hand, as these brilliant stories reveal. Read all about the adventures of Adam and Eve in The Garden of Eden, Noah and his ark, Joseph and his fabulous robe, 'David and Goliath', and many more. Also publishing this month are: Sindbad the Sailor and King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

Share in the adventures of Sinbad in this wonderful re-telling of his travels. The stories of Sinbad the Sailor are some of the best loved tales from The Arabian Nights. Travel over the seas and follow Sinbad's adventures retold in Marcia Williams' vivid comic-strip style. These seven stories are presented in an entertaining and accessible way packed with hilarious creatures and spectacular feats! Also publishing this month are God and His Creations and King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

Available for the first time as a paperback picture book, this exquisitely illustrated re-telling of 'The Wild Swans' is a must for any child's library. 'The Wild Swans' is one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time. Retold by Berlie Doherty, this enchanting story is beautifully illustrated by award-winning Jane Ray. It is a fairy tale magic to treasure forever. Also publishing this month — Hansel and Gretel.

This is a gloriously illustrated first book of poetry, collecting together verse from a range of well-known authors. Here's a Little Poem is a superb selection of over fifty poems by English and American authors, including Wendy Cope, Roger McGough, John Agard, Grace Nichols, Colin McNaughton, Jack Prelutsky, Langston Hughes and many more. Affectionately describing the early experiences of young children, this is a warmly illustrated, imaginative world of first encounters. Simple text and exuberant illustrations make this an ideal introduction for young children to the wonderful world of poetry.

Teenage superspy Alex Rider is enlisted by the national security services again — this time for a routine reconnaissance mission at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. But before long, Alex finds himself caught up in a terrifying chain of events that leads from the Chinese Triad gangs in London to an undercover assignment in Cuba. Alex begins to make chilling links between suspicious deaths, an illegal nuclear weapons deal and the plans of his host, Russian General Sarov, for the future of the world...

A charity broker con artist has raised millions of dollars in donations, only to invest them in a form of genetically modified corn that has the power to release an airborne strain of virus so powerful it can knock out an entire country in one windy day. A catastrophe so far-reaching that it would raise millions of dollars more in charitable donations, all of which would be embezzled by one man. The antidote? Alex Rider, of course, who survives gunfire, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat with mercenaries — just another day in the life of an average kid.

Aesop's Fables are among the oldest and best-loved stories in the world. This book contains The Hare and the Tortoise, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Boy Who Cried Wolf and eight other fables.

This is the electrifying finale to the multiple award-winning trilogy, Chaos Walking . 'War', says the Mayor. 'At last'. Three armies march on New Prentiss town, each one intent on destroying the others. Todd and Viola are caught in the middle, with no chance of escape. As the battles commence, how can they hope to stop the fighting? How can there ever be peace when they're so hopelessly outnumbered? And if war makes monsters of men, what terrible choices await? But then a third voice breaks into the battle, one bent on revenge... The electrifying finale to the award-winning Chaos Walking trilogy, Monsters of Men is a heart-stopping novel about power, survival, and the devastating realities of war.

Tells the tale of Don Quixote, an elderly Spanish gentleman, who reads one too many chivalric romances, and decides to become a knight errant, accompanied by his faithful `squire` Sancho Panza. He sets off on his travels through sixteenth-century Spain to right wrongs and rescue damsels in distress but his adventures are both comic and romantic.

Marvin, a beetle, lives with his family under the kitchen sink in the Pompaday`s apartment. James, a boy, lives in that apartment with his family. Before long these unlikely friends are caught up in an art heist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that could lead them to a famous long-lost drawing by Albrecht Durer.

While Tom Farmer snoozes the animals are whooping it up in the farmhouse! Cows in the kitchen, moo, moo, moo. Ducks on the dresser, quack, quack, quack. Pigs in the pantry, oink, oink, oink...When Tom Farmer wakes up from his nap in the haystack he finds pandemonium in the farmhouse! Out of the farmhouse, shoo, shoo, shoo, he send the animals back to the yard. But it isn't long before Tom Farmer's fast asleep again — and the cows, the ducks, the pigs, the hens and the sheep come creeping back into the farmhouse to have some more fun! Adapted from the traditional nonsense song, this rambustious picture book is perfect for reading — or singing — aloud!

This title is the third and final instalment in the bestselling urban gothic fantasy sequence, The Mortal Instruments. With two of the Mortal Instruments now in Valentine's hands, the world of the Shadowhunters teeters on the brink of civil war. Jace and the Lightwoods are recalled to Idris, the Shadowhunters' remote and hidden home country, where a search has begun for the last of the Instruments, the Mortal Glass. Clary finds herself caught up in the chaos as the delicate social order of the Nephilim begins to shatter, pitting Downworlder against Downworlder and Shadowhunters against each other. When the City of Glass falls under attack, can Downworlders and Nephilim fight together to defeat Valentine, or will their longstanding hatred destroy them all? And when Clary discovers the unbelievable truth about her own past, can she find Jace before it's too late?

Chase through the streets of Elizabethan London in this historical adventure from the creator of Alex Rider. London is dirty, distant and dangerous... but that's where orphan Tom Falconer is heading. And he's got a whole assortment of vicious criminals hot on his heels. Tom is helpless and alone until he meets Moll Cutpurse, a thirteen-year-old pickpocket. Together they find themselves chased across the city by the murderous Ratsey. But it's only on the first night of a new play — The Devil and his Boy — that Tom realizes that the fate of the Queen and indeed the entire country rests in his hands. This title is from the creator of Alex Rider series which has sold ten million books worldwide.

In this book you will find over twenty-five lively action rhymes, including such favourites as “Five Little Ducks”, “This Little Piggy” and “The Wheels on the Bus”. Each rhyme is accompanied by step-by-step illustrations demonstrating the actions – perfect for sharing with one child, or a whole group of energetic children!

This is a beautiful board book edition of this much-loved classic that children will simply cherish. I love you right up to the moon — and back. The story of Little and Big Nutbrown Hares' efforts to express their love for each other has become a publishing phenomenon, selling more than 18 million copies worldwide. First published over 15 years ago, this lovely new edition is one that children will ask for time and again.

Maisy and her friends find lots to enjoy on a fun trip to the museum! There's so much for Maisy and her friends to discover in the museum: collections of old toys, dinosaurs, cars, costumes... even a large mammoth — a favourite of Eddie's. 'Now for the food collection', says Charlie, as he leads them to his favourite room... the cafe.

Mrs Large isn't feeling well so Mr Large sends her back to bed. 'I'll take charge', he says. So while he and the children get busy hovering, dusting and tidying, Mrs Large settles down for a nice rest. But Mrs Large's restful day is not as restful as she'd hoped.

This book contains three of the most popular of all Bible stories – Noah’s Ark, Moses in the Bulrushes and Jonah and the Big Fish. Simply retold and beautifully illustrated, these tales are perfect for sharing with young children.

When Mrs Large decides she is too fat, she puts the whole family on a diet. Biscuits and crisps are out; healthy meals and healthy jogs are in. But for hungry elephants, dieting is definitely not a piece of cake.