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  Bagpuss - The Owls of Athens -...

  Oliver Postgate, John Faulkner,...

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  Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss, old fat furry cat-puss, wake up, wake up and look at this thing that I bring...Bagpuss, created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, is no ordinary shop cat. Every time Emily brings something to Bagpuss, something magical happens. Bagpuss, the saggy, lovable cat, lives in a shop where forgotten things come to life. Along with his clever friends—Professor Yaffle, Madeleine, Gabriel, and a group of playful mice—Bagpuss explores the stories behind the items Emily finds. Through music, stories, and a bit of mischief, they make the shop a place where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.Emily brings in a small owl figurine from Athens. Bagpuss and his friends quickly get to work! Professor Yaffle dives into Greek mythology, talking about how owls are symbols of wisdom. Madeleine and Gabriel add their magical songs, while the lively mice create their own silly version of the owl's story. As always, the team turns this forgotten object into something special, teaching us all about the wisdom of owls in a fun, imaginative way.

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  Nightmares of Weirdwood - A...

  Christian McKay Heidicker

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  Once best friends, Arthur and Wally find themselves on opposite sides of an epic war. Arthur, now officially a Novitiate of the Wardens of Weirdwood, is tasked with defending the Veil, the border between the real and imaginary realms. But  
  Wally and his brother, Graham, who can see into the future, seek to tear it down and create a new world with magic accessible to all. 
   
  Meanwhile, the fearsome Eraser seems unstoppable as it destroys entire pocketworlds, all the while tearing Rifts in reality, sowing chaos, and letting wondrous and dangerous Fae creatures run wild. Will Arthur and Wally be able to put aside  
  their differences and work together to defeat the Eraser when it shows up in their city and threatens their home? In this exhilarating final installment of the Thieves of Weirdwood trilogy, the lines between reality and fantasy will forever be broken.

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  The Nutcracker Comes to America...

  Chris Barton

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  Every December, The Nutcracker comes to life in theaters all across the United States. But how did this 19th-century Russian ballet become such a big part of the holidays in 21st-century America? 
  
  Meet Willam, Harold, and Lew Christensen, three small-town Utah boys who caught the ballet bug from an uncle in the early 1900s. They performed alongside elephants and clowns on vaudeville, immersed themselves in the New York City dance scene, and even put on a ballet featuring gangsters at a gas station. Russian immigrants shared the story of The Nutcracker with them, and during World War II—on a shoestring budget and in need of a hit—they staged their own Christmastime production in San Francisco. It was America's first full-length version and the beginning of a delightful holiday tradition.
  
  Follow along and learn how The Nutcracker came to be performed all across the United States from these truly humble beginnings.

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  The Boy Who Shouted “Wolf!” But...

  Geoffrey Thomas

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  The Boy Who Shouted “Wolf!” But There Wasn’t a Wolf and Other Fables brings together more of Geoffrey Thomas’s short stories, each brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth and homespun humour that he is known for. From both the ancient and modern world, Geoffrey Thomas introduces a host of extraordinary characters in his fantastical tales based on Aesop’s fables: a slave escapes death in the lion’s den; a donkey and a dog compete for attention; the sun and the wind battle to see who’s stronger. Perfect for Middle Grade (9–12 year-old) readers and teeming with gospel truth and encouragement, Thomas’s stories are a delight.

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  Like Cats and Dogs Four Seasons...

  Marcin Jahn

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  "Like Cats and Dogs" is a multi-threaded, poetically narrated story for older children and adults, set in an anonymous mountain shelter (referred to as THIS place), where a group of extraordinary animals cross paths: a Large Gray Cat named Pepe and Ursa, the Wise White Dog. 
  Pepe, an intellectual and a loner who once lived in the grand cathedral of Oliwa, has come to the mountains seeking peace and adventure. At first, he keeps his distance from others, but over time, he forms an unlikely and extraordinary friendship with Ursa, the guardian of THIS place. 
  Through the adventures of the two main characters, we also meet Mojka — a cheerful little dog with a difficult past — and Louis, a cynical and unfriendly cat-hunter. As the story unfolds, new characters join the scene: Dodi and Ivan, two young seekers on a quest to find a lost medieval manuscript. 
  The tale gradually evolves into a suspenseful detective story about hidden secrets from the past, eventually transforming into a philosophical allegory about the true meaning of friendship.

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  Return to Roar (The Land of Roar...

  Jenny McLachlan

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  The magical new book in the bestselling middle-grade fantasy adventure series, The Land of Roar. 
  A series that celebrates the power of imagination and finding the greatest adventures in the most ordinary of places – perfect for children aged 8, 9, 10 and upwards, and fans of Narnia, Jumanji and How to Train Your Dragon. 
  Featuring breathtaking illustrations throughout by Ben Mantle and stunning fold-out cover artwork. 
  Twins Arthur and Rose can’t wait to go back to Roar, the fantasy world they get to through their grandad’s attic. Roar is a land of dragons, mermaids, unicorns, ninja wizards and where anything they can imagine can be real. 
  But when they return there’s no time for exploring, because a message arrives from their scarecrow enemy, Crowky. 
  WHAT’S IN THE BOX? 
  The Box would always contain the things that scared the twins most – and if Crowky gets hold of it, Roar could be in more danger than ever. 
  Soon they find themselves on another thrilling adventure, accompanied by old friends and new faces and seeing parts of Roar they'd almost forgotten. But will they get to the box before Crowky does? And if it opens, what will they see? 
  Praise for The Land of Roar: 
  'This funny, captivating story is filled with the painful pangs of growing up and the transporting qualities of imagination' Guardian 
  Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed teen novels including Flirty Dancing, Stargazing for Beginners and Truly, Wildly, Deeply. Before Jenny became a writer, she was Head of English in a secondary school; she now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and inspiring talks and workshops. When Jenny isn’t thinking about stories or writing stories, she enjoys living by the seaside, cycling and running over the South Downs. The Land of Roar series is Jenny’s middle-grade debut. 
  Ben Mantle began his illustration career early, picking up his first award in a local library colouring-in competition aged seven. He went on to study Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator. Ben has illustrated a number of children’s books including Rudey’s Windy Christmas (HarperCollins) and Callum’s Incredible Construction Kit (Egmont) which won the 2013 Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book Award. He is also the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! published by Macmillan Children’s Books. Ben lives and works in Brighton. 
  In Return to Roar, Jenny McLachlan masterfully combines magic, mermen, and mythical creatures in a humorous adventure that has made it a Sunday Times bestseller. This top children's fiction book is a delight for kids and juvenile readers who love to play in the world of imagination. 
  For fans of Peter Brown (The Wild Robot), Christina Soontornvat (The Tryout), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Michelle Houts (Hopefully the Scarecrow), and Cressida Cowell (How to Train Your Dragon). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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