Library Adventures: Magical Lands

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Updated November 28, 2024
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Aliya aboard the time train
Rifaat, Laila
Paper Book
The spectacular sequel to Middle Eastern-inspired fantasy Aliya to the Infinite City.  Aliya can't wait to return to the Infinitum Time-Travel Academy. But when evil magic threatens the city, and rumours of rogue magician Dorian Darke circulate, Aliya is sent away for safety on the...
Amari and the great game
Alston, B.B.
Paper Book
Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy...
The artist
Vere, Ed
Paper Book
From the award-winning Ed Vere comes a joyful and inspirational celebration of beauty, mistakes and the artist in all of us One brave little artist goes on one epic adventure to share her art, and in doing so learns that it doesn't matter if you colour outside the lines, that art...
The awakening storm
Yogis, Jaimal; Truong, Vivian
Paper Book
Grace and her friends must protect a newly hatched dragon from mysterious evildoers. When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mom and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field...
Aya and the Star Chaser
McKean, Kaley
Paper Book
Gothic fairy tales meet South Asian myths and legends in this exciting new middle grade novel, set in a magical world inspired by Bengali folklore. Aya has been fascinated by the stars ever since she can remember. But never in her wildest imagination did she expect to get struck...
The best bed for me
Cornwall, Gaia
Paper Book
Billy and the epic escape
Oliver, Jamie
Paper Book
Share the adventure of a lifetime in this incredible sequel to Jamie Oliver's bestselling children's debut, Billy and the Giant Adventure! Billy and his best friends Anna, Jimmy and Andy are looking forward to a summer exploring Waterfall...
The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk
Booth, Anne.
Paper Book
A touching picture book about the power of art and the imagination, brought to life by David Litchfield's art
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
Barrett, Judi.
Paper Book
Imagine if food fell from the sky like rain. wouldn't it be great? Or would it? This is what happened in the tiny town of Chewandswallow. In many ways it was much the same as any other small town, except for the weather. which came three times a day, at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Corpse talk. Dead good storytellers
Murphy, Adam; Murphy, Lisa
Paper Book
Devourer's attack
Tsang, Katie.
Paper Book
From the authors of the bestselling DRAGON MOUNTAIN comes the Dragon Force series! Leap into the second title in this edge-of-your-seat, dragon-obsessed adventure series for 8+ readers. WHEN DANGER CALLS, THE DRAGON FORCE ANSWER... It's a dream come true for Lance Lo...
Dinosaurs and other prehistoric life : an encyclopedia of fantastic facts
Dk.
Paper Book
Arm yourself with fun facts and figures and become a dinosaur expert From incredible ichthyosaurs to terrifying tyrannosaurs and everything in between, learn all about the age of the dinosaurs with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers. Alongside stunning full-page...
Don't Disturb the Dragon
Findlay, Rhiannon
Paper Book
Somewhere near, a huge beast lies, with giant claws and great big eyes . . . DO NOT DISTURB THE DRAGON! A brilliantly interactive rhyming read-aloud adventure before bedtime from the bestselling author of the Ten Minutes to Bed series.
Ellies Dragon
Graham, Bob
Paper Book
Eve
LaValle, Victor
Paper Book
A young girl, Eve, raised in a virtual reality embarks on a deadly cross-country quest to save her father... and our dying planet. WHAT WORLD HAVE WE LEFT OUR CHILDREN? When the ice caps melted, most of humanity was lost to the hidden disease that was released. Now,...
Fairest of all : the graphic novel
Mlynowski, Sarah
Paper Book
The magic of the New York Times and PW bestselling Whatever After series comes to life in this brand-new graphic novel adaptation that will appeal to fans of the BSC and Wings of Fire alike! Fractured fairy tales have never been this fun. Once upon a time, Abby...
Femi and The Mindfulness Machine
DK.
Paper Book
This summer, comes a breath of fresh air for the bookshelf; a wonderful STEM story that sees Femi learn mindfulness techniques and overcome his fears before Science Day. Meet Femi, a hardworking little boy whose nerves can sometimes get the better of him. One evening, Femi is...
Forgotten fairy tales of unlikely heroes
Sebag-Montefiore, Mary
Paper Book
It is the unlikely heroes in stories that are sometimes the most inspiring of all. Stories about someone small, and seemingly unimportant or overlooked, who ends up being the one to stand tall. This collection of seven fairy tales, once much loved, now forgotten, breathes new life into old tales: a...
Fox and Son Tailers
Donnelly, Paddy
Paper Book
FOX & SONS - Makers of the Finest Traditional Tails for All Animals and Every Occasion! Rory's dad, Fox, is a tailer. The BEST in the business! Animals come from all over to have their tails made by him. Rory helps his dad in the shop and one of his jobs is measuring the customers for the...
Gina Kaminski Rescues the Giant
Barr-Green, Craig
Paper Book
Gina Kaminski is back in this empowering retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk that challenges the traditional narratives we are told, with a confident, autistic character at its heart. Meet Gina Kaminski. She's here to tell you three facts. 1. The story of Jack and the...
The Golden Frog Games
Ortega, Claribel A.
Paper Book
An instant New York Times and Indie bestseller! Get ready for more magic, mayhem, and monstruos in this magical sequel to Witchlings from Claribel A. Ortega, author of Ghost Squad and Frizzy. Every four years, the Twelve Towns gather for a...
The Golden Hare
Donnelly, Paddy
Paper Book
'fabulous - brimming with magic and full of hope for our beautiful planet' Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg (2023-2026) Meara and Grandad set out on a journey to find the Golden Hare, a mythical, shape-shifting creature that can jump to the moon in two-and-a-half leaps! Along the way,...
Good Night My Sweet Island
Honychurch Seaman, Petra & Heitz, Susanne
Paper Book
Saying goodnight to all things we love on a tropical island. Animals, birds, fish, fruits and forests, drums and dances, the rivers and the rain, all get put to bed as the sun goes down in this poetic and visually stimulating journey.
Halima, Superhero Princess
Joof, Emily
Paper Book
Halima can't decide who to dress up as for her friend's birthday party. Should she be a princess like Elsa, or a sort-of superhero like Pippi Longstocking? "You can't be either," her friends tell her, "because you don't look like them." Halima decides she doesn't want to go to the...
Have you seen dinosaur?
Barrow, David
Paper Book
Play hide and seek with a boy, his animal friends, and a dinosaur that's surprisingly hard to spot in the city. The brilliantly interactive follow-up to international bestselling picture book Have You Seen Elephant? Best friends boy, dog, and elephant are VERY good at hide-and-seek. There...
Heroes of the pirate ship
Merleh, Esi.
Paper Book
Open the magic face paints and adventure awaits . . . Pirate ship or Robot world Which one will you choose? In each a race to find the prize, will you win or lose? Austin, Alanna, and sausage dog Ozzy have been transformed into pirates! Their mission is to find a...
Holly the Flying Horse
Lockhart, Melody
Paper Book
How Monty found his magic
Korda, Lerryn
Paper Book
A book for anyone who's ever lacked confidence or been afraid of failing at something new.Monty is a marvellous magician, but why won't he show his tricks to other people? Zephyr and Snuffles, Monty's best friends, want everyone to see just how amazing he is and keep reminding him that - together -...
How the Sun and Moon Came to Be
Luong, Wiliam.
Paper Book
When Jade Emperor drops two precious gems from heaven, he is devastated and his sorrow cloaks the whole world in darkness. To get them back, his children must journey to earth, traverse mountains and rivers, dive to the depths of the East Sea, and petition the Dragon Kings. With such a long and...
How to trick the Tooth Fairy
Russell, Erin
Paper Book
From the co-producer of Dork Diaries comes Kaylee, a lover of pranks, who takes on The Tooth Fairy, a Prankster Extraordinaire! Kaylee loves pulling pranks: from dropping water balloons on passersby to even tricking Santa Claus, she's a prize-winning...
I'm a unicorn
Loehr, Mallory
Paper Book
A magical Little Golden Book for a little unicorn lover's Easter basket! I am moonlight white. I have a magical horn. I look a lot like a horse, of course. . . So begins this charming Little Golden Book that introduces the magical...
In the meadow of fantasies
Muh?ammadi?, Muh?ammad Ha?di?
Paper Book
A young girl with a physical handicap gazes up at a mobile of spinning horses from her little pink bed in her room filled with leafy plants. As she watches them prance about, the tufted snout of a real live horse peeks through her bedroom door. Soon enough, our bright protagonist is off and...
Izzy the inventor and the unexpected unicorn
Davidson, Zanna
Paper Book
Science meets magic in a funny new fiction series starring Izzy the Inventor and a lovable unicorn. Izzy the Inventor LOVES science and does NOT believe in magic. That is until the day her Fairy Godmother appears and sends her to Fairytale Land to rescue Prince Charming from the Mountain of Doom,...
Juniper Mae : knight of Tykotech City
Soh, Sarah (Graphic novelist)
Paper Book
An action-packed sci-fi story for fans of Hilda and Amulet. "The incandescent artwork equally embraces both verdant homespun and cool, clean technological aesthetics to give us a new magical girl for readers to follow...A plucky heroine, a cute sidekick, and...
The knight with the blazing bottom
Beach
Paper Book
The follow-up to the bestselling, fabulously funny - and hugely farty - The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom. Perfect for fans of The Dinosaur that Pooped.​ Sir Wayne and Dragon are back! And on yet another adventure to get...
Leila the Perfect Witch
Drago, Flavia Z.
Paper Book
Little Mo and the Great Snow Monster
Foreman, Michael
Paper Book
Home Alone meets Jurassic Park in this endearing story about a brave little mammal. Internationally renowned children's book illustrator Michael Foreman lends his compelling storytelling style to the tale of the world's first mammal: Little Mo. ...
The Little Prince
Saint-Exupery, Antoine de
Paper Book
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tender and magical classic fable, adapted for picture book readers for the very first time!Please - draw me a sheep.I blinked.The voice belonged to a charming little prince. The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic tale have captured the hearts...
The lost book
Surnaite, Margarita
Paper Book
Henry doesn't understand why everyone in Rabbit Town loves books, he much prefers real life adventures. That is, until he discovers the Lost Book. The Lost Book keeps him company, makes him feel less homesick and leads him on an exciting adventure with a new friend.
Lottie, St Michael and the Lonely Dragon: A Story about Courage
Lockie, Beatrys
Paper Book
A charming story about defying expectations and looking beneath the surface- perfect for sharing with younger children during Michaelmas - with soft and enchanting illustrations. Lottie is apple picking when a large, angry, fire-breathing dragon appears, wanting to eat her for breakfast!...
Luna and the Sky Dragon
Woollvin, Bethan
Paper Book
Science meets myth in this inspiring story about a curious little stargazer from award-winning picture book creator Bethan Woollvin. Luna loves the sky and finding out about all the wonders she can see above her. But the villagers can't stop worrying about the mythical Sky Dragon...
The magic of me
Cort, Ben
Paper Book
What do you want to be today? Brave? Caring? Quiet? Creative? Adventurous? Let your dreams run free and embark on an adventure with one very special boy. Follow him as he explores a fantastical world filled with dragons, giants, robots, lions, tigers and even aliens! ...
The magic paintbrush
Donaldson, Julia
Paper Book
With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village, but when the evil emperor hears of her gift he commands Shen to paint gold for him instead. She is determined to keep her promise to paint only for the poor, but how can she...
The magician's elephant
Dicamillo, Kate
Paper Book
The many faces of ista flit
Harlow, Clare.
Paper Book
Meet Ista Flit. Daughter. Face-changer. Thief . . . Amongst the cobbled streets and misty alleyways of Shelwich, magic rises and falls with the Tide. When the Tide is out, the magic ebbs to a low murmur. When the Tide is in, the magic is high - and Tide-blessings are at...
The Marvellers
Clayton, Dhonielle
Paper Book
Meesh the Bad Demon
Lam, Michelle.
Paper Book
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief meets Bunny vs Monkey in this joyous epic fantasy graphic novel where twelve-year-old Meesh and her band of outcasts must save the underworld.
Miles Morales : stranger tides : a Spider-Man graphic novel
Reynolds, Justin A.; Leon, Pablo
Paper Book
  The second original middle-grade full-colour graphic novel starring Miles Morales, by bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds and Eisner nominee Pablo Leon! Join Miles Morales in his most epic adventure yet! Miles Morales has just about gotten used to this being Spider...
Moon girl and Devil Dinosaur : wreck and roll!
Williams, Stephanie (Comic books writer)
Paper Book
An all-new original graphic novel starring Marvel's Lunella Lafayette (Moon Girl) and her pet dinosaur!Just in time for the debut of her original Disney TV show, Lunella Lafayette -- aka the smartest person in the Marvel Universe -- gets her own original graphic novel! When a rad-skating band of...
Morris and the magic of stories
Lévy, Didier
Paper Book
A beautifully illustrated ode to reading, and in particular to reading aloud. Morris is a cat with a clever plan. Instead of chasing mice, he's going to make them come to him. And how will he do that? By reading them STORIES. But little does Morris realise that his brilliant...
Ms. Marvel. Stretched thin
Shammas, Nadia
Paper Book
An original middle-grade graphic novel starring breakout character (and New Jersey's own) Ms. Marvel! Kamala Khan (a.k.a Ms. Marvel) is stretched too thin-literally. She's having a hard time balancing schoolwork with being a good friend, being there for her family, becoming the best fanfic writer...
My Little Dragon
Humes, Rochelle.
Paper Book
A reassuring little adventure to help make mealtimes fun, from bestselling children's author, entrepreneur and broadcaster Rochelle Humes Meet Blake and his secret animal friends! It can be tricky looking after magical creatures all on your own - especially when one of them is a...
Nibbles : the very hungry book monster
Yarlett, Emma
Nibbles the book-eating monster has gone nibbling. But this book is too slimy, that one is too sweet and this one too smelly. Will Nibbles ever find a book that's just right? Perhaps the perfect snack is a little closer to home . . . Everyone's favourite cheeky book monster is back, and he...
Ning and the night spirits
Fong, Adriena
Paper Book
A beautifully illustrated tale that shows no matter how small you feel, your actions can help make big changes. "Ning is a gentle hero in this magical bedtime adventure." --Devon Holzwarth, creator of Found You Ning has always heard tales of the...
The Ogre Who Wasn't
Morpurgo, Michael.
Paper Book
A fresh, funny modern fairytale about a little princess who hates the stuffy palace, but loves the creatures she meets in the garden, from superstar duo Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett. Clara is a small, strong-willed princess who likes running wild, jumping ditches, and...
One Hungry Dragon
Chisholm, Alastair
Paper Book
STOMP! STOMP! STOMP! Here comes Bernardo ... and he's one HUNGRY dragon! This dragon is on the hunt for his lunch - is there anything that he won't try to gobble up? A hilarious counting tale featuring lots of favourite fairy tale characters, including magical mermaids, fairy...
Peppa pig: peppa's dragon
Pig, Peppa
Paper Book
Daddy Pig reads Peppa and George a bedtime story about dragons, and now they want their own dragon! The next day Peppa and George see a dragon, but it can't be real, can it? Young readers will feel the magic of this lovely new picture book.
Perfectly pegasus
Sima, Jessie
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! A lonely pegasus looks for the perfect friend in this sweet and adorable picture book companion to the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal! Nimbus has always lived among the clouds. She's a...
The Polar Express
Van Allsburg, Chris
Paper Book
Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a...
The Princess and the (Greedy) Pea
Hodgkinson, Leigh.
Paper Book
Race to Fire Mountain
Blackwood, Remi
Paper Book
The first book in a major new series: FUTURE HERO - featuring high-octane adventure, perfect for fans of Black Panther! Destiny is Calling... When Jarell discovers that the fantasy world he is obsessed with doodling is actually real, he is launched into an incredible...
Reggie rabbit : the great carrot heist.
Haddow, Swapna
Paper Book
Reggie Rabbit wants to be a big-shot detective in Bearburgh City, just like his hero, Detective Fox. His parents have other ideas: they would rather he stayed at home and worked on their vegetable stall. But when a carrot-snatching crime wave hits the canals, the family stall is in danger of closing...
Sai's magic silk
Smith, Shyala
Paper Book
Sai loves to play with his amma's saris. Under each billowing drape of magic silk, he is transported to a new world. He's traveled from the depths of the ocean, to the forests of Sinharaja - even to the moon and back! But can he find someone to share his adventures with?
The singing mermaid
Donaldson, Julia
Paper Book
Join the Singing Mermaid in a circus adventure as she attempts to escape back to her seaside home in this lyrical story. Now in a classic board book format with a fresh cover design.Tempted by the promise of fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins a circus. The crowds love her, but the...
Sleep stories : little dragon.
Cordingley, Sarah
Paper Book
Little Dragon soars down from the misty mountains to Sunset Woods in search of a bedtime hug. But the woodland animals are already asleep. Will Little Dragon ever find the hug she needs?In this enchanting new series, you will find yourself transported to dream-like worlds, following an adorable...
Sparkle magic
Holowaty, Lauren
Paper Book
Join Bing and Sula for a magical story in this brilliant new picture book, based on the award-winning CBeebies show! Sula is dressed-up as the Fairy Queen today, with fairy wings, crown and magic wand covered in glittering sparkles. With one flick of her wand she turns Flop into . ....
Storm dragon
Hofmeyr, Dianne
Paper Book
Storm! Storm! Rain raps the window, wind rattles the door. "Let's look for storm dragons," says Grandpa. "Watch out, dragons. We're coming!" Off they go, Grandpa and grandchild, down to the beach for a wild and wonderful adventure . . . They find dragon footprints, dragon jewels, and even a...
Tariq and the drowning city
Chadda, Sarwat.
Paper Book
Driven from their home by drought and disease, Tariq and his river tribe travel to the great capital city of Ethrial. But once they arrive, Tariq realises that they are still in grave danger - and time is running out! Tariq is a seer, and he's had a troubling vision of a tidal wave that will...
The Thief of Farrowfell
Guron, Ravena
Paper Book
Readers love the world of Farrowfell: 'Very exciting. I love the edible magic.' 'I absolutely adored it.' 'Highly recommended.' 'A very entertaining, well plotted and fast paced story.' 'The idea of edible magic was original and...
The Thing At 52
Montgomery, Ross
Paper Book
The Thing at 52 is a beautiful picture book about friendship, loneliness and learning how to say goodbye.
Uni the unicorn
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse.
Paper Book
A magical and original story of friendship which reminds us that dreams really can come true. No matter what the grown-up unicorns say, little Uni the Unicorn believes there must be a smart, strong, wonderful, magical little girl waiting to be her best friend. And in fact, far away (but...
The voyage of Sam Singh
Ralleigh, Gita
Paper Book
In Gita Ralleigh's second magical middle grade adventure set in a parallel colonial India, land-pirate Sam Singh sails to an isle teeming with spirits and secrets on a perilous journey to find the truth. 'We are kings of the forest, Let them tame us if they can...
When I was a pirate
Silson, Tom
Paper Book
A heartfelt story with nautical illustrations about one grandfather's daring adventures as a heroic pirate sailing the seven seas! The perfect readalong picture book to be shared between grandparent and grandchild. "A sweet intergenerational read...touching and fun!" ...
Where the wild things are
Sendak, Maurice
Paper Book
One night Max puts on his wolf suit and makes mischief of one kind and another, so his mother calls him 'Wild Thing' and sends him to bed without his supper. That night a forest begins to grow in Max's room and an ocean rushes by with a boat to take Max to the place where the...
The Wild Beastie: A Tale from the Isle of Begg
Kellock, Helen.
Winnie and Wilbur meet Santa
Thomas, Valerie.
Paper Book
When Winnie and Wilbur write their letters to Santa they never imagine that they are actually going to meet him on Christmas Eve! After the crisis of Santa getting stuck in their chimney, Winnie and Wilbur join him on his sleigh in a desperate race against time to make sure children everywhere wake...
The wizard of Oz
McLaren, Meg
Paper Book
When Little Dot's home is swept up by a tornado, she finds herself in the strange land of Oz. Dot and her little dog Toto bravely embark on a journey to the Emerald City, together with Tin Can, Scarecrow, and Lion. Can Little Dot find her way safely home and help her new friends on the way?...
The Woodcutter and the Snow Prince
Eagleton, Ian
Paper Book
The yoga ogre
Bently, Peter
Paper Book
Ogden the Ogre was worried one night. "My jim-jams have grown far too short and too tight! How has my tum got so terribly wide? I only eat twelve meals a day," Ogden sighed. The people said, "Jim-jams too tight and too short? Overweight ogres should take up a sport!"

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