Children's non fiction

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    Cozy Cafe

     

    Curl up with a cup of coffee and enjoy a little moment of comfort with this irresistible colouring book from international Number One bestselling author!Escape into this collection of 45-hand drawn illustrations in this cute, comforting colouring book.Each design has bold and clean lines to help you create beautiful, effortless colouring pages, while you relax and unwind.Inside you'll find:45 hand-drawn pages with adorable scenes for you to discover the joy of colouringSingle-sided pages to prevent bleed-throughHigh resolution prints on high quality paper, for clear, crisp imagesP.s. If you're using marker pens, please place a protective sheet behind the page you are colouring.If you liked this, discover other Coco Wyo ways to unwind with our cute and comfy colouring books: Cozy Corner, Cozy Christmas, Cozy Cuties, Cozy Days, Cozy Vibes, Cozy Friends, Girl Moments, Comfy Corner, Cozy Capybara, Spooky Cutie and Cozy SeasonSuitable for children.

     

    £7.99

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    Curious Animals

     

    Discover the Wildest, Weirdest, and Most Wonderful Animals on Earth (and their surprising quirks)!Get ready for a mind-bending adventure through the animal kingdom - packed with incredible trivia and jaw-dropping facts that will amaze the whole family.From strange species you've never heard of to the shocking secrets of the animals you thought you knew, this book is bursting with fascinating discoveries that will make you say, 'Wait, what?!'Part One: Animals You've Never Heard OfMeet nature's lesser known creatures - from the Great Potoo to a type of fish with human looking teeth and an amphibian that freezes solid and thaws out in the spring. These are the curious creatures you didn't even know existed, and every page reveals a completely surprising behaviour!Part Two: Familiar Faces, Unbelievable FactsThink you know pigs, dogs, and penguins? Think again! Discover the weird and wonderful habits of your favourite animals - from an everyday garden insect that stretches in the morning (yes like like humans!) to a farmyard animal that plays football. You'll never look at your household pets (or your garden visitors!) the same way again.Perfect for: Curious kids (aged 8+), teens, and adults who love to learn Families looking for screen-free fun Trivia buffs, fact fans, and anyone who enjoys saying 'Wow, I didn't know that!' So whether you're sharing fun facts at the dinner table, keeping curious minds busy, or dazzling your friends with animal trivia, this is the ultimate fact-filled adventure.Discover the world's wildest wonders - one fascinating fact at a time!

     

    £12.99

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    Feel the Force

     

    Following The Element in the Room and That's Life! this fun and beautiful book will have young scientists unlocking the world of Physics, seeing how the same physical laws which govern the wider universe are also at play much closer to home. Covering motion, forces, gravity, energy, and much more, this engaging and accessible guide is complete with history comics to bring the stories to life and hands-on experiments to try at home. Get ready for an adventure as we reveal the rules that run the universe, all from the comfort of your kitchen counter!'This book's engaging approach makes learning about the forces that govern our universe an unforgettable adventure for kids of all ages'.-Nwabata Nnani, American Scientist

     

    £9.99

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    The Bumper Book of Very Silly Jokes

     

    Laugh-out-loud with The Bumper Book of Very Silly Jokes is full of hundreds of silly jokes! Full of hundreds of silly jokes on every topic you can think of! What's the difference between an elephant and a biscuit? You can't dunk an elephant in your tea.Why did the monster get good marks in his exam? Because two heads are better than one.What do you call a woman with a tortoise on her head? Shelley.With over 750 jokes, The Bumper Book of Very Silly Jokes will have kids and adults laughing non-stop! The perfect book for rainy days at home or long car journeys.Also available in the Rocket Fox Sidesplitters series:Football JokesSpooky Jokes

     

    £7.99

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    A Box Full of Murders: The Puzzle Book

     

    The first puzzle book from bestselling author Janice Hallett, featuring a new A Box Full of Murders mystery. Perfect for fans of Murdle Jnr and Cluedle.The world's most famous puzzle setter has been MURDERED!Their successor has been KIDNAPPED.A CRIMINAL PLOT is underway.Super sleuth siblings Ava and Luke are on the case, but this time they need YOUR help. From mazes and crosswords to code cracking, sudokus and ciphers, work through the puzzles and put your detective skills to the ultimate test!YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the puzzles and stop the criminals in their tracks, before it's too late?Based on the bestselling children's mystery series from Janice Hallett and featuring 100+ puzzles, this is the perfect activity book for budding detectives aged 8-12.

     

    £8.99

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    Find Your Drive

     

    Challenge yourself and unlock your potential with former F3 driver, pundit and Guinness World Record holder - Billy Monger! 'Hi there! I'm Billy Monger. I'm here to talk to you about something incredible . . . LIFE!'In his debut book, Billy Monger - whose documentaries include Driven, Changing Gear and The Race is On - wants to show YOU how incredible life can be when you break out of your comfort zone. Written with sports writer Seth Burkett, Find Your Drive: Build Confidence, Unleash Your Potential is full of stories from Billy's life and advice that will inspire you to challenge yourself and build resilience. Because even if we don't always succeed, we can always try.It will show you how to: Find your own drive Overcome the barriers that the world has put up Harness your inner strength and use it to achieve your goals Use your voice and speak up for what you believe in Find joy in life, no matter what comes your way! Learn about how Billy challenged himself and became an F3 race driver despite being a double amputee, how he broke an ironman record and raised over £4.5 million for Comic Relief, or how he danced in front of the nation on Strictly Come Dancing AND competed in Race Across the World. Comfort zone well and truly left. With his sights now on LA2028, Billy wants to show you how you can maximise your potential.Easy to read and packed with photographs and illustrations, Find Your Drive is perfect for fast and curious minds, whatever their reading ability.So, what are you waiting for? It's lights out and . . . away we go!

     

    £9.99

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    Match Annual 2027

     

    As the Premier League season kicks off, don't miss out on the UK's bestselling football annual!A must-have on Christmas wish lists for footy fans everywhere, MATCH Annual 2027 is bursting with exclusive interviews with your favourite players and the most exciting rising stars, fun activities and a full review of the electrifying FIFA World Cup 2026.Inside this year's edition:Standout performers and unexpected upsets from the 2026 World CupIn-depth profiles of the top 30 strikers in the world, including Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Erling HaalandArsenal's road to Premier League victoryA special deep-dive into Women's Football ahead of the upcoming World CupThe most incredible goals and saves of the past seasonFun quizzes and games to challenge your matesDon't miss out on the biggest and best annual for football fanatics!

     

    £9.99

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    Cosy Poems

     

    Curl up with this beautiful warm hug of a book. Warning - this glorious gift book may inspire joy, peace and encouragement!This glorious collection pulls together classic and brand-new poems about the things that comfort and nurture us - spending time with friends and family, being outdoors and watching the seasons change, settling in for winter, reading a good book and finding moments to celebrate every day.Includes poems by Brian Bilston, Nicola Davies, Valerie Bloom, Roger McGough, Steven Camden, Kate Wakeling, A. F. Harrold, Brian Patten, Grace Nichols, Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Ian McMillan, Dom Conlon, Nikita Gill, Paul Cookson, and many more.

     

    £9.99

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    Bletchley Park Puzzles and Brainteasers

     

    BECOME A TOP SECRET CODEBREAKER! - The ultimate puzzle book for kids and families.Welcome to Bletchley Park, once the top-secret home of the Second World War codebreakers. Here, some of the greatest minds helped crack near-impossible codes.. You can join them . . .Inside you will find:* Over 80 brain-teasing puzzles, including logic puzzles, word games, number challenges, brain games and cryptic crosswords* Fascinating facts and stories about Bletchley Park and the history of codebreaking - from ancient Roman and Greek ciphers to the Enigma machine and incredible twentieth-century spy technology.* Meet the real-life heroes of codebreaking - mathematicians, poets, chess champions and musicians who outsmarted the Enigma and helped win the war* Fun family-friendly activities perfect for curious kids, puzzle lovers and history buffs.The perfect gift book for curious kids. So, grab your family and friends, get puzzling, and see if you could make it into the history books as a Bletchley Park codebreaker.

     

    £7.99

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    A Magical Guide to Forests

     

    Madame Volare, apothecarist and witch extraordinaire invites you to be her apprentice and learn about the world's most magical trees.For centuries, our ancestors looked to trees not just for shelter but for healing and pure magic. From towering bamboo to sturdy oaks, this is a beautifully illustrated and fascinating exploration of more than fifty of the world's most magical trees, their uses, folklore and history.Respect and marvel at the pure magic of the natural world and how you can harness its power for your own health and happiness.

     

    £16.99

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    Santa vs the Naughty-Listers

     

    Three mischievous brothers are certain they are on Santa's naughty list this year and won't be getting any presents. So, the brothers come up with a dastardly plan to trap Santa and keep all the presents for themselves! Can the boys outsmart Santa this Christmas? It's time to find out who's naughty and who's nice! Looking out for the delightful twist in this festive tale, from the author ofTrick or Treat?

     

    £7.99

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    Earth Heroes

     

    Related teaching resource pack available on the Nosy Crow website. When faced with climate change, the biggest threat that our planet has ever confronted, it's easy to feel as if nothing you do can really make a difference . . . but this book proves that individual people can change the world. With twenty inspirational stories celebrating the pioneering work of a selection of Earth Heroes from all around the globe, from Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough to Yin Yuzhen and Isatou Ceesay, each tale is a beacon of hope in the fight for the future of our planet, proving that one person, no matter how small, can make a difference. Featuring striking illustrations by Jackie Lay, Earth Heroes contains twenty stories, including the following: Mohammed Rezwan, architect behind Bangladesh's pioneering floating school scheme; Greta Thunberg, Swedish teen striking to raise awareness of climate change; Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, Australian inventors of the Seabin; Isatou Ceesay, Gambian innovator turning waste into wealth for her community and Stella McCartney, British designer fighting for sustainable fashion. 'If you want to know what to do in the face of the crisis, read this book! It's full of inspiring ideas' - Emma Thompson

     

    £12.99

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    Raising Hare

     

    'Glorious' KATHERINE RUNDELL'Wondrous' MICHAEL MORPUGOOne winter's day, Chloe Dalton went for a countryside walk and discovered a newborn baby hare - no bigger than her hand - chased by a dog and separated from its mother. Worried for its safety, Chloe took the tiny hare home and learned how to feed and care for it . . . and an extraordinary friendship began.This is the true tale of how Chloe and the hare, with its drumming paws and distinctive charm, lived alongside each other until the time came for it to return to the wild.But when the hare is finally ready to jump over the garden wall, will Chloe ever see it again?Featuring a postscript by Michael Morpurgo and beautiful illustrations throughout by Denise Nestor.

     

    £14.99

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    Witches and Wizards

     

    A mystical guide to the history and mythology of witches and wizards from around the world. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter!For centuries, people have told stories about witches and wizards. But where do these tales come from? Did these people really have magical powers? Witchcraft expert Dr Angela Puca tackles these mysteries and many more in Witches and Wizards. Enchanting illustrations by Cinthya Álvarez add even more magic to the page.Blending folklore and history, young readers will: Discover whether healers really put ingredients such as 'toe of frog' in potions Learn about famous figures from around the world, such as Merlin, Baba Yaga, and Circe Find out why people believed witches flew around on broomsticks Hooked by the eerie trivia, kids will also learn about the history behind the supernatural world. They'll meet Indigenous healers, understand what caused the Salem witch trials, and discover all about the philosopher's stone.It's a spook-tacular introduction to witchcraft for kids who love all things fantasy!

     

    £12.99

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    Room on the Broom Magic Painting

     

    Keep little hands busy with Room on the Broom Magic Painting. Colour in all your favourite characters and scenes from the much-loved picture book by just adding water for mess-free fun!Who will help the witch find her missing hat, bow and wand? And what will happen when a greedy dragon comes looking for a snack? Join the amazing broomstick adventure with this brilliant magic water painting activity book, based on the bestselling modern classic by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.Brush the pictures with water to watch the colours magically appearWipe off excess water, then turn the pageLeave the book to dry standing upright and the colours will fade, ready to paint all over again!With a paintbrush to help develop fine motor skills and an easy to grasp carry handle this book is the perfect gift to keep little hands busy out and about or at home.

     

    £9.99

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    Beano Annual 2027

     

    The UK's No. 1 bestselling annual is back for another year of unbeatable fun! The Beano Annual 2027 delivers 112 pages of brand-new, original comic strips featuring some of the most iconic characters in British comics. Join Dennis and Gnasher, Minnie the Minx, the Bash Street Kids, Bananaman and all your other Beano favourites as they unleash riotous adventures and laugh‑out‑loud mayhem guaranteed to delight fans of every age. Packed with the energy and mischievous fun that have made Beano a household name, this year's annual continues and reinforces the spirit of the world's longest‑running weekly comic. A perennial chart‑topper and must‑have Christmas classic, the Beano Annual 2027 is the ultimate treat for comic lovers old and new.

     

    £11.99

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    How to Talk to Your Pet ... and Other Animals

     

    'Essential reading for any pet owner or animal lover' - Dr Xand van Tulleken'Finally... we can understand what our pets actually think!' - Dr Ranj Singh**Discover how to talk to your pet, with vet and star of Channel 4's Fur Babies and CBBC's The Pets Factor, Dr James Greenwood.What does it mean when a dog's tail wags round and round like a helicopter?What is a cat is trying to say when its ears are pricked up?And what on earth is a rabbit trying to tell you when it eats its own poo?From cats and dogs to horses, hamsters, rabbits and more, animals all have something to say. Learn how to read the clues your pet is trying to give you, find out what they need, and discover how to communicate with them, too!Buzzing with brilliant facts and packed with hilarious illustrations, this pet companion book is the perfect gift for young animal-lovers.

     

    £9.99

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    The Big Book of Useless History Knowledge

     

    An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random history facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave.Heard about King Henry II's polar bear that was allowed to swim in the River Thames? Or the Japanese soldier who refused to believe that WWII was over and continued to fight until the 1970s? Do you know which US president was a champion wrestler before taking office?In this compendium of obscure facts, readers will be treated to baffling history knowledge they would never learn at school. Broken into chapters including royals and leaders, sport, and food, a team of experts has scoured the margins to find the silliest and most pointless history facts that the world has to offer.Accompanied by hilarious illustrations, kids will meet characters like Wojtek the orphaned bear cub who was enlisted in the Polish army, discover which famous explorer used his own poop to help him escape during a blizzard, and learn why hot cross buns were believed to keep away evil spirits. They will also unearth completely useless information, including which US city held a funeral for 30,000 pizzas.(SPOILER: the information in this book isn't really useless. It will inspire, shock, and amuse the reader-and maybe spark an interest that will last a lifetime. It just won't help you with any exams!)

     

    £19.99

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    Welcome Home

     

    Visit 20 different homes around the world in this vibrant and colourful follow up to This Is Our World and Celebrate With Us!. The tour is truly global, as we explore a terraced house in the UK before zipping over to a houseboat in the Netherlands. Then, it's a quick jump to a high-rise apartment in Tokyo, before travelling to a cave house in Tunisia. Our guides are children who tell us about their unique homes and surrounding environments, opening a door into diverse cultures around the world.Gorgeous illustrations by Asa Gilland fill the homes and their inhabitants with warmth and humour, accompanied by Valerie Wilding's entertaining and informative text.This is the ideal book for young children who long to travel the world and see how other people live.

     

    £9.99

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    There Was an Egyptian in Your School

     

    It's your LUCKY day! You've stumbled across an ancient treasure chest in your school that was buried THOUSANDS of years ago by achild living in ancient Egypt. And the chest is packed with 20 strange and curious items that tell us so much about their life, such as: The OLDEST cheese in the world A special lunch box shaped like a DUCK Slippers worn by the YOUNGEST ever Pharaoh MAGICAL spells written on ancient tombs!Unpack the treasure chest and discover the objects that a child just like YOU was using thousands of years ago. You'll uncover fascinating facts and true tales about their school, family life, clothes, games, favourite snacks and so much more.The true, real-life experiences of children in ancient times is a part of history that has been neglected for far too long - award-winning historian, broadcaster and bestselling author Bettany Hughes is here to dig up this newly discovered information for young budding historians everywhere

     

    £8.99

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    Horrible Science Nasty Nature

     

    All the animals in HORRIBLE SCIENCE: NASTY NATURE are the deadliest, most disgusting and nastiest things that nature has to offer! So only read on if you're ready to find out: how vampire bats slurp blood, what a singing gorilla sounds like, how to dodge a man-eating tiger and which Japanese fish dish can kill you. Redesigned in a bold, funky new look for the next generation of HORRIBLE SCIENCE fans.

     

    £5.99

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    See Inside Trains

     

    From Stephenson's Rocket to today's modern bullet trains, chidren will be fascinated by the history of locomotion as they explore this exciting flap book. Lift the flaps to explore all kinds of exciting trains, from a luxury steam train fit for a queen to super-fast trains that run on magnets, trains that can climb up mountains, and lots, lots more. Topics include the 'Golden age of steam', 'Luxury travel' and 'Steam giants', all vibrantly illustrated with over 60 flaps to lift. With internet links to exciting websites to find out more.Chapters in this book include:- Golden age of steam- Full steam ahead- Luxury travel- Steam giants- Diesel engines- Going electric- High-speed travel- Unusual trains

     

    £10.99

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    The Roman Empire

     

    Choose your path as you explore the past, in this interactive adventure through time!Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time and visit the Roman Empire? I mean, think about all the great things the Romans did. Made long, straight roads so they could travel everywhere. Built amazing structures like the Colosseum. Enjoyed luxurious feasts and steaming hot baths. Nailed people to crosses and fed them to wild animals.Don't worry, I'm sure nothing like that last one will happen to you on your time travelling adventure! Well, it might. But you'll get to experience the other things too and you'll have loads of great stories to tell your friends when you get home! If you get home.Thanks to our time machine, you'll get to see all the wonders of the Roman Empire. But this is no ordinary adventure. This is one where YOU get to make the decisions and choose where to go, what to do and how to SURVIVE IN TIME.Buckle up. Your safe return is absolutely not guaranteed.

     

    £8.99

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    Twinkly Twinkly Under the Sea

     

    Join a curious turtle on an exciting journey beneath the sea in this heart-warming story brought to life with ten twinkly lights. Timmy turtle has always been scared of the deep sea, until Angie the angler fish comes to play one day, and gives him a fun guided tour. Together they ride on a friendly dragonfish's back, meet some dancing, glowing jellyfish and have a disco in the deep dark sea, surrounded by twinkling starfish. Discover the magic of the deep sea with this gentle story about overcoming your fears.

     

    £12.99


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