From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud and inspiring new adventure for all readers of 8 and up that is ahead of its time - 1, 001 years ahead, to be precise.

 The year is 3020.

 Pip@256X#YY.3_7 is lonely and bored: she goes to virtual school on her G-Glasses, she only has a talking cat and parrot to hang out with, and she can't even leave her LivingSpace due to the extreme heat and floods outside.

 Until the day that Pip explores a glowing ring in a lab and finds herself in a warehouse, in 2019.

 Where she meets boy-inventor Rahul - who is also lonely and bored.

 Together, Rahul and Pip are no longer lonely. But they have a whole load of new problems, including hiding talking animals from Rahul's parents, and finding a way back to the future.

 Plus - just maybe - saving the world.

 Future Friend is a terrifically entertaining time-slip adventure that combines action, laugh-out-loud humour and the importance of friendship, in a story that asks the question - what would happen if your best friend came from the future?

Future Friend

Meet Grant the genie, and his best friend - the puppy, Teeny.

 The second in a series of magical adventures from the renowned illustrator, Steven Lenton, winner of Waterstones Picture Book of the Month and the Times Children's Book of the Week.

 Grant the Genie is happy living in the real world in a teapot with his best friend, the dog , Teeny.

 But keeping a genie a secret on Earth is harder than they'd both thought - especially when Grant wants to go to school with Teeny's owner, Tilly.

 Then Grant accidentally gives three wishes to the school's bully and a whole heap of trouble ensues. Will they be able to make everyting right again? Or is that just wishful thinking?

Genie and Teeny: Wishful Thinking

Shortlisted for the 2017 Carnegie Medal and selected for the Tom Fletcher Book Club, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by Frank Cottrell-Boyce is an adventure about the Blythes: a big, warm, rambunctious family who live on a small farm and sometimes foster children. Now Prez has come to live with them. But, though he seems cheerful and helpful, he never says a word. Then one day Prez answers the door to someone claiming to be his relative. This small, loud stranger carries a backpack, walks with a swagger and goes by the name of Sputnik. The family all think Sputnik is a dog and chaos is unleashed as suddenly household items come to life - like a TV remote that fast-forwards people and a toy lightsaber that entertains guests at a children's party, until one of them is nearly decapitated by it - and Prez is going to have to use his voice to explain himself. As Sputnik takes Prez on a journey to finish writing his guidebook to Earth called Ten Things Worth Doing on Earth, each adventure seems to take Prez nearer to the heart of the family he is being fostered by, but they also take him closer to the day that he is due to leave them forever .

Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth - Tom Fletcher Book Club Selection

'A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart' - Sunday TelegraphBudding magicians everywhere, prepare to be dazzled and astounded by the laugh-out-loud adventure - The Wonder Brothers! Written by multi-award-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton. It's .

The Wonder Brothers

Runaway Robot is a funny and heartwarming adventure about two best friends helping put themselves back together, from the award-winning Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton. When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he bargained for. A lot more. Because there's a giant robot called Eric hidden away on the shelves. Eric has lost one leg and half his memory. He's super strong, but super clumsy. He's convinced that he's the latest technology, when he's actually nearly one hundred year's old and ready for the scrap heap. Can Alfie find a way to save Eric from destruction - before Eric destroys everything around him?

Runaway Robot

The Astounding Broccoli Boy is the hilarious tale of an unlikely (and very green) hero believing in himself and finding adventure. Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared, and he has memorized every page of it. He could even survive a hippo attack. He knows that just because something is unlikely doesn't mean it won't ever happen .

The Astounding Broccoli Boy

From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud story for readers of 8 and up that takes you on a roller-coaster ride of fame and friendship.

 Nothing extraordinary has ever happened to Billy Smith. In fact, every single thing about him is ordinary, including his name. But when a documentary crew turns up at Billy's school to film the new TV series School Daze, everything changes.

 Billy shouldn't stand out: all the other kids are much more interesting than him. But when remixes of his boring class presentation go viral, Billy finds himself accidentally an overnight star. With his friends Bo and Rinor by his side, his life turns into a whirlwind of red carpets, TV shows, albums and even the possibility of meeting Sunshine De Marto - the coolest girl on the planet. But as everyone knows, fame comes with a price.

 The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous is an epically entertaining tale, brought to life with illustrations by the brilliant Steven Lenton, which asks the question - what if everyone suddenly knew your name.?

The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous

Meet Grant the genie, and his best friend - the puppy, Teeny.

 The fourth in a series of magical adventures from the renowned illustrator Steven Lenton, winner of Waterstones Picture Book of the Month and The Times Children's Book of the Week.

 Back home, in the land of Wishaluzia, Grant is enjoying his old life. But when trouble strikes he realises he'll need a helping hand. Can Teeny lend a paw and save the day? Or will it be the end of Genie Land forever?.

Wish Upon A Star

Meet Grant the genie, and his best friend - the puppy, Teeny.

 The first in a series of magical adventures from the renowned illustrator, Steven Lenton, winner of Waterstones Picture Book of the Month and the Times Children's Book of the Week.

 When Grant the Genie is cast out of Genie World, he lands on Earth with a big, fat bump! Without a lamp to call home, he has to settle for an old cracked teapot instead.

 Grant is very lonely until he meets the puppy, Teeny. Then Genie and Teeny are kidnapped by the evil purple-loving Lavinia Lavender, and find themselves on-course for a rollercoaster of an adventure - when all they really want is a place to call home.

Genie and Teeny: Make a Wish

A Sunday Times Best Book for Children 2023

 From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud collection of three short stories for readers of 8 and up, brilliantly illustrated by Jim Field and Steven Lenton.

 MEET ALFIE. THE BOY WHO COULD DO WHAT HE LIKED!Previously published for World Book Day 2016Alfie has a routine. To be honest he has a lot of routines. But then one day Alfie's babysitter is unavailable, and Alfie's parents get Mrs Stokes instead. Mrs Stokes doesn't do routines. Instead, she just tells Alfie to do what he likes. And that's when things start to go weird. Does everything get hilariously out of control? Yes. Does Alfie learn a valuable lesson? Nah. This isn't that kind of story.

 DISCOVER CHRISSIE. THE GIRL WHO HAD NEVER BEEN ON A TRAIN!Chrissie loves trains. She has train books, train pictures - and, of course, model trains. But Chrissie has never been on an actual train. In part, because Chrissie doesn't find getting around as easy as other people. Then, Chrissie finally gets on a train, with her Grandpa Henry, to go down to London for an important operation. Her parents and Henry hope the journey will take Chrissie's mind off things.

 And they're right: but in a way they couldn't possibly imagine. Because Chrissie's trip from Scotland to London turns out to be quite literally magical - and changes her life forever.

 MARVEL AT ARIEL. THE CHILD WHO HAD NEVER BEEN ON HOLIDAY!Every year, Max, Lily and Jack are taken to Snoring-On-Sea for their holiday - quite possibly the most boring town in the world. There's nothing to do and nothing to see - even the beach at Snoring-on-Sea is dull and grey.

 But this year, something DOES happen. The children meet someone on a tiny island out at sea - a mysterious child called Ariel. Ariel claims to have never left their tiny island, and to Ariel, everything about Max, Lily and Jack's lives is amazing - fish and chips, fizzy drinks. even the view of the brick wall out of their bedroom window.

 And their new friend forces Max, Lily and Jack to see Snoring-On-Sea in a whole new light.

 Three hilarious, heart-warming and adventure-filled stories that will have you laughing out loud!

Only Children - Three Hilarious Short Stories

Grant the genie, and his best friend - the puppy, Teeny, are back .

Genie and Teeny 2-book Collection Volume 2

OCTOPUS SHOCKTOPUS

Pour l'anniversaire de sa grand-mère, Sarah recherche le cadeau parfait ! Elle pousse la porte d'une mystérieuse boutique de plantes magiques. Le gérant, un attrape-mouche géant a ce qu'il lui faut  : des graines de licornes  ! Mais attention, il faut bien respecter les instructions, sinon, c'est l'invasion de licornes garantie. Heureusement, leur crottin a des vertus magiques.

Savez-vous planter les licornes ?

A funny rhyming story from an exciting new author and illustrator team. Perfect for Halloween!

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 When Cress starts Witch School, she soon finds out she's not like the other pupils. Her clothes are wrong, and she can't fly a broom or make potions. In fact, the only witchy thing about Cress is her green fingers. But, when there are no pumpkins for the school Halloween party, it's Cress's turn to show off her own magic and be top of the class!

 A fun rhyming story about finding your strengths, showing that there's a little bit of magic in everyone!

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