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Jeff Zentner was a singer-songwriter and guitarist who released five albums and appeared on recordings with Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, and Debbie Harry. He is now an appellate attorney for the State of Tennessee and lives in Nashville with his wife and son. He wrote his debut novel The Serpent King in a month, writing on his mobile phone on his commute and at night, weekends and lunchtimes between court cases.

After a busy day, colouring gives children the chance to relax their minds while being creative. This title lets them add colour to more than 40 illustrated scenes, chilling out as cuddly puppies, baby owls, and other ridiculously cute baby animals come to life before their eyes.

Now in a charming board book edition, this is the classic original story about Lily and Blue Kangaroo's forever friendship. Ages: 0-5yrs

A hilarious look at the embarrassing moments one experiences during those senior years. From picking up the wrong child from school to misplacing where you parked your car - this is an entertaining and uplifting book filled with real-life anecdotes.

A collection of 20 colourful cards, illustrated with artwork and artefacts from the archives of the British Museum.

A searing and thought-provoking novel about love and mental illness, with murder at its heart. Both patients at the Daisy Bank Rehab Centre, Fletcher and Dani are fighting their own demons just to stay alive, but will their attraction to each other save or destroy them?

Penned by one of the most popular children's writers, "The Butterfly Tattoo" is a tense and romantic thriller that follows the relationship of Chris and Jenny - one that is marred by tragedy, violence and revenge. Ages: 14+

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes)

How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail's big plan that saves the day.The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale o...

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and...

Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog... From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure! Charlie Cook's Favourite Book is both entertaining and original - a sure-fire winner from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, crea...

I've lost my mum!"It's not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mummy. A kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don't seem to be having much luck as the well-meaning butterfly misunderstands monkey's descriptions and leads him to all sorts of unsuitable animals! But eventually, they find... Dad! It's just as well that he knows exactly where mum is, and she's waiting with a well-deserved cuddle.Monkey Puzzle is...

Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze.''A little old lady lives all by herself but she's not happy - her house is just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels!The brilliantly funny A Squash and a Squeeze was the first ever picture ...

From the bestselling and much-loved author, "The Smartest Giant In Town" is a heartwarming tale about a giant whose heart is better than his dress sense! Now with a fresh new cover design. Ages: 2-5yrs

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood.But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist... does he?The Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture-book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo. Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's ...

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake... and a hungry Gruffalo!Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a best-selling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning ...

Takes readers on a gore-tastic tour of the streets of Dublin, exposing all its nasty secrets! Over 12 million copies are now in print across the "Horrible Histories" series. Ages: 8-12yrs

An epic fantasy adventure, the "Shadow Magic" series is filled with mystery and fantastic characters, with beautiful illustrations highlighting key moments. Ages: 10-12yrs

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / General

Paula Harrison (Author) Paula Harrison is the author of the Red Moon Rising trilogy, The Rescue Princesses series and the Secret Rescuers series. She wanted to be a writer from a young age but spent many happy years being a primary school teacher first. She finds inspiration in lots of things from cloud shapes to snippets of conversation. She loves sandy beaches and eating popcorn. She lives with her husband and children in Buckinghamshire, wh...