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Bloom by Nicola Skinner

A beautifully written, incredibly original and wickedly funny novel for readers of 10 and older.

BLOOM is for everyone who has ever felt like they didn’t fit in, and for anyone who has ever wanted a little more colour and wildness in their lives…

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Fing by David Walliams

The new children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a deliciously daft Tall Story of a child who had everything, but still wanted more. Illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.

Starfell by Dominique Valente

The most spellbinding new children’s fantasy series of 2019, in a stunning hardback edition with beautiful black-and-white inside illustrations by Sarah Warburton. Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Nevermoor.

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Head Kid by David Baddiel

From the million-copy bestselling author of THE PARENT AGENCY and BIRTHDAY BOY comes a wildly entertaining wish-fulfilment adventure that asks the question: what would happen if the strictest head teacher swapped bodies with the naughtiest kid in school?

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One Springy Day by Nick Butterworth

Celebrate 30 years of the Percy the Park Keeper and friends with this funny new story in the 9-million-copy best-selling series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!

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Win your own starter gardening kit with Bloom!

Bloom is the beautifully written, wickedly funny debut from Nicola Skinner, for everyone who has ever wanted more wildness in their lives… Sorrel Fallowfield is the most well-behaved pupil at Grittysnits School. She’s so well-behaved that even the teachers come to her when they need help remembering the school… Read More

Win a Magical Witch's Kit with Starfell!

Willow Moss comes from a family of powerful witches, with a mother who can talk to the dead, and a sister who can move things with her mind. Willow’s power is a bit less impressive; she can find lost things. Usually just keys or socks. But when the most… Read More

How audiobooks can help improve children's literacy

Listen up parents – audiobooks aren’t just a great way to entertain the kids on long journeys; research also shows they’re brilliant in improving your child’s reading skills and a great way to get reluctant readers more immersed in stories. In her article ‘Listen and learn: why audiobooks are great… Read More

"Okay Google, open StoryCastle!"

“Okay Google, open StoryCastle!” HarperCollins Children’s Books UK is proud to present StoryCastle: a children’s audiobooks, voice-activated app on the Google Assistant. StoryCastle is a unique new listening experience for kids and families. Opening StoryCastle leads to a world of magical, classic storytelling and brings the best of our children’s audio… Read More

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One Springy Day by Nick Butterworth

A fresh, funny and fabulous take on Cinderella!

A magic girl.
A talking dog.
Let’s get this party started . . .

Cinders lives a boring life with her selfish stepsisters and mean stepmother. So when her wishes start magically coming true it’s a surprise to say the least.

Then Cinders meets her fairy godmother: she’s magic, she can fly, and she’s called . . . Brian.

Soon, Cinders finds herself heading to the glamorous ball at the King’s palace. But Brian is NOT very reliable and Cinders is NOT very good at magic. Now her life isn’t boring at all – it’s total chaos!

Perfect for readers of 7–9, Cinders & Sparks is a fresh, funny and fabulous take on Cinderella, for everyone who loved Frozen and Shrek.