Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Language & Literature

Ever wondered why the English language turned out how it did? Why do we have so many different words for just one thing? And why are so many words spelt the same but sound different? In this beautifully illustrated journey through word and rhyme - and even a few jokes - Bill Bryson will teach you...

Have you ever wondered what exactly does go bump in the night? From haunted objects to unexplained disappearances, read the amazing evidence about the mysterious cases on the pages of this book and make up your own mind. Things are not always what they seem - until they are, then you might wish y...

A beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully curated reading list for children Discover your next read with this carefully curated list from We Need Diverse Books. Check out 100 must-read books to try before you're 12! Packed with reviews, recommendations, and exclusive author interviews, The Readi...

A collection of more than 200 short poems by both known and anonymous American and English authors.

A single volume of tried-and-tested nursery rhymes and songs for new parents to share with their baby, illustrated with charming embroidered artwork by Chloe Giordano. Science tells us that babies develop best and connect with people and the world around them when they are spoken to, sung to and ...

With over 250 nursery rhymes, including both well-known favourites and hidden gems, this collection has something for every child.

With over 250 nursery rhymes, including both well-known favourites and hidden gems, this collection has something for every child. Beautiful illustrated by Raymond Briggs, the much-loved creator of the Snowman, this revised edition of a famous classic first won the Kate Greenaway in 1966 and is n...

In this joke book companion to the hilarious and offbeat motion picture Connected from Sony Pictures Animation, robots Eric and Deborahbot 5000 team up to write robot jokes with side-splitting results! When the delightfully dysfunctional Mitchell family's road trip is interrupted by a worldwide t...

Dive into the world and the stories behind all of your favourite women in the Marvel Universe, including Captain Marvel, Squirrel Girl, Shuri, Ms. Marvel, Wasp, America Chavez and many more! This gift book showcases the amazing stories, personal victories, and powers of dozens of extraordinary Ma...