Library Adventures 2025

Updated June 24, 2025
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Mirabelle and the Picnic Pranks
Banerjee, Lydia
Paper Book
Mirabelle is special because she is different. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy and she LOVES getting up to magical mischief. So, her parents' picnic party in the garden seems the perfect chance to play some pranks on her annoying brother, Wilbur. But when Mirabelle gets caught putting...
The Red Red Dragon
Banks, Lynne Reid.
Big bad dragon club
Beach
Paper Book
From the superstar creator of The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom comes a hilarious new story about three wicked dragons who are absolutely determined to be bad.   We're the Bad Dragon Club and we're bad as can be.   We're rascals and...
Countdown to bedtime sleepy dragon
Bee, Candy
Paper Book
Count down from ten with Little Dragon and friends in this wonderfully warm, fun and imaginative new picture-book series - the perfect way to help little ones fall blissfully asleep. In a magical land not so far away, Little Dragon is tired and ready for bed. Join him as he...
Football School : where football rules the world
Bellos, Alex; Lyttleton, Ben; Gerrell, Spike
Paper Book
A groundbreaking new series from two bestselling writers that teaches you about the world through football. The first book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads. When do footballers poo? Can you play football on Mars? What is a magic...
A crown for lion
Benjamin, A. H.
Paper Book
In this fun, animal story, Lion is looking for a crown - he wants everyone to know he is the king. The animals try many different things, but nothing seems to work... until Lion has a sneezing fit! Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and...
Lions
Bodden, Valerie
Paper Book
Find out all about one of the world's most amazing animals - the lion! Lions with big teeth, lions with sharp claws, lions in a pride, deadly lions! Discover how lions hunt and what life is like for a cub.
The spy who loved school dinners
Butchart, Pamela
Paper Book
This second, brilliantly bonkers book from the author of Baby Aliens Got My Teacher! is loaded with laughs and crazy capers!
Move like a lion
Chinyanganya, Radzi
Paper Book
Get up off the sofa and start moving with former Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyanganya, in his first children's book. Learn to walk like a crab, swing like a monkey, and slide like a penguin in this book from the Winter Olympics presenter that helps children have...
One hungry dragon
Chisholm, Alastair (Children's author)
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...
Three Tasks for a Dragon
Colfer, Eoin.
Paper Book
The railway children
Collins, Joan
Paper Book
This Ladybird Classic is an abridged retelling of the classic story of The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit, making it perfect for introducing the story to younger children, or for newly confident readers to tackle alone. Beautiful new illustrations throughout and a gorgeous larger...
How to break a dragon's heart
Cowell, Cressida
Paper Book
Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan...
How to cheat a dragon's curse
Cowell, Cressida
Paper Book
Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan...
How to ride a dragon's storm
Cowell, Cressida
Paper Book
Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan...
How to seize a dragon's jewel
Cowell, Cressida
Paper Book
Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan...
How to speak dragonese
Cowell, Cressida
Paper Book
Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan...
How to steal a dragon's sword
Cowell, Cressida
Paper Book
Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan...
How to twist a dragon's tale
Cowell, Cressida
Paper Book
Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan...
The incomplete book of dragons : (a guide to dragon species)
Cowell, Cressida
Paper Book
How to Train Your Dragon's Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third tells us everything you need to know about dragons... With exclusive collector cards! Long ago, the world was full of dragons. But what happened to them? Where are they now? These pages are taken from the notebooks...
Dragon Inferno : Unicorns in Uniform #1
Curran, Tracy
The first book in a brand new chapter book series. When two young dragons accidentally set fire to The Witchy Wood, firefighting unicorn, Blaze, and her emergency vehicle, Quench, race to the scene. As they struggle to get everyone to safety and stop the flames from spreading, a witch...
The perfect place for a picnic
Dale, Katie.
Paper Book
The lion and the mouse
Davidson, Susanna
Paper Book
It's tough in the wild, whether you're a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places. Aesop's charming fable is specially retold for beginner readers in this lively retelling, and features beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.
If I had a dragon
Dawnay, Gabby
Paper Book
Imagine what it would be like to have a dragon as a pet! Join our funny female protagonist on her latest flight of fancy, but watch out for that burning bad breath! Dragons are mighty mythical beasts . . . and perfect pets. Getting to school is a breeze when you can fly, and you would...
Little lion rescue
Delahaye, Rachel
Paper Book
Fliss loves animals and will do anything to save them! Join her on her adventures to save wild animals in danger. What starts out as a school trip to the zoo for Fliss and her classmates ends up being the adventure of a lifetime when Fliss is magically whisked away to the Serengeti!...
Androcles and the lion
Graves, Sue
Paper Book
Androcles is a brave slave. One day he escapes from his master and hides in a cave, only for a terrifying Lion to come into the cave! Little does he realise the encounter with the Lion will in fact save his life...Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and...
Mighty Lions
Guillain, Charlotte
Paper Book
Why do lions roar? Which lion does most of the hunting? Why do some lions grow a mane? This title takes a fun look at lions through engaging photos and lively text.
When a Dragon Isnt Well
Hart, Caryl
The lion and the mouse
Harvey, Damian
This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) In this retelling of a traditional tale, a lion catches a mouse but doesn...
Picnic Planet
Hemming, Alice
Paper Book
Spacey Stacey and her friends are on Picnic Planet, ready for a day of munching and games. But when Stacey feeds a space bunny some food, a whole hoard of them arrive and take off with their lunch! How will they save their picnic?
A fierce lion
Jackson, Tom
Paper Book
Follow one animal's life cycle, from birth to finding a mate and old age. Learn about the different aspects of the biology of the animal: how they sense the world, find their food, reproduce and communicate with each other. Sections of the text are written in first-person narrative, giving a clear...
The picnic and other stories
Jarvis
Paper Book
The eye of Mogdrod
Keilty, Derek
Paper Book
Age range 6+ A priceless golden chalice has been stolen from Fergus McSwaggers, fearsome chief of the squelchy Bog Islands...and he wants it back! Can Flynn and the crew of the Black Hound solve their most dangerous case yet, battling deadly ice pirates, outsmarting squabbling clans...
Flyntlock bones #3 : the ghost of scarletbeard
Keilty, Derek
Paper Book
Age range 6+ The third book in this Times Best Read pirate investigator trilogy. The Countess of Bohemia's jewels have been stolen by a ghost. Not just any old ghost, but the...
The sceptre of the pharaohs
Keilty, Derek
Paper Book
Age range 6+ 'Welcome to the Black Hound -- a ship full o' the cleverest pirate investigators ya ever set eyes upon.' The captain pauses. 'You OK, lad? Ya gone paler than a full moon.'  When...
Lion and the Bull: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader
Ladybird.
Based on the well-known story from the Panchatantra. When Sanjeevaka the bull is abandoned in the forest, he is befriended by the king of the lions, Pingalacka. What will happen when the king's two jackal ministers find out about their new-found friendship? The Lion and the...
The House with a Dragon in It
Lake, Nick
Paper Book
An adventure to treasure from two multi award-winning creators, discover a classic story of family, friendship and believing in your own magic.  When Summer and her foster family are having lunch one day, a hole appears in the middle of the living room. That hole leads to a...
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!...
Tiger warrior: rise of the lion beast #3
M.Chan
Paper Book
Written by the winner of the 2022 Children's & YA Jhalak Prize. It's Lunar New Year and Nian the Lion Beast is terrorising the Jade Kingdom - and our world is next. Nian is the creature of Jack's nightmares, and he can't help feeling afraid. Somehow he must master another...
Brock
McGowan, Anthony
Paper Book
Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan weaves a bleakly poetic tale about one boy's determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang. When Nicky finds Jezbo and his gang digging up a badger set, there's not a lot he can do to save them. But...
Dead good detectives
McLachlan, Jenny
Paper Book
A super funny and exciting pirate adventure for readers 8+ by the author of the bestselling Land of Roar series. Perfect for fans of BBC's Ghosts! SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 30-10-22 Sid Jones loves hanging out in the graveyard with her best friend Zen -...
Dragon Riders of Roar
McLachlan, Jenny.
Paper Book
The epic and funny new magical fantasy series set in the world of the bestselling Land of Roar. Twins Rose and Arthur love visiting their imaginary world of Roar which is hidden inside a folding camp bed in their grandad's attic. When they can't get to Roar, Rose writes about...
Pog's picnic and Rex rocks
Moore, Jenny
Paper Book
Pog packs a picnic. Will it fit? Rex was all set to rock until...
The worst witch
Murphy, Jill
Paper Book
Mildred Hubble is a trainee at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, but she's making an awful mess of it. She keeps getting her spells wrong and crashing her broomstick. And when she turns Ethel, the teacher's pet into her worst enemy, chaos ensues... Written and illustrated by Jill Murphy when...
The worst class in the world
Nadin, Joanna
Paper Book
'Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases... a great cheer-up book' The Guardian 'HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!' Pamela Butchart ______________________________ A laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin,...
Alex Neptune : dragon champion
Owen, David.
Alex Neptune is back for his most epic adventure in this fifth and final instalment of the action-packed series - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm! Brineblood the pirate is back on the high seas with a dastardly plan - he's going to steal every drop of sea magic and use it to raise...
Armistice runner
Palmer, Tom
Paper Book
Tom Palmer celebrates the unsung athletic heroes of the Armistice in a powerful tale of the fell-running  messengers on the front-line of war, publishing for the centenary anniversary of the end  of WWI. Lily has lots of worries. She's struggling to compete in her fell-running...
Over the Line
Palmer, Tom
Paper Book
It's 1914 and Jack is making his debut as a pro footballer. But his first match is marred by a demonstration demanding that the teams sign up to do their duty in France. Word of the Footballer's Battalion and a cup in Flanders provides a glimmer of hope that Jack can keep his dream of playing for...
Scrum!
Palmer, Tom
Paper Book
A cracking rugby story from the sports master and Reading Champion, Tom Palmer. One boy, two codes - How will he decide? When Steven's mother remarries and moves down south, Steven is torn between loyalty to his dad and a relationship with his mum's new husband. Maybe even worse, he might...
Angel of Grasmere
Palmer, Tom; Cole, Tom Clohosy
Paper Book
Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer. July 1940 - as Tarn struggles to come to terms with the loss of her beloved brother in the chaos of the British retreat...
Lion
Parker, Steve
Paper Book
My name is Lion and this is my very own diary. Please read it so you can find out all about - ME! My noble features and gorgeous mane will be familiar, but you can watch me play around with the other cubs and join me for a feast. You can also find out why we let...
Shipwrecked
Pearson, Jenny
Paper Book
"The perfect adventure story, packed with humour, just the right amount of danger and with amazing illustrations." Dermot O'LearyThree kids face shipwrecks, survival and pirates in the latest adventure from bestselling and award-winning author Jenny Pearson.Sebastian Sunrise and his two best friends...
The ghoul in the school
Rashford, Marcus; Falase-Koya, Alex; Kissi, Marta
Paper Book
Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators are back in the follow-up to The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence. Highly illustrated and perfect for reluctant readers, this is a big adventure packed full of humour and heart. The Breakfast Club...
The boy at the back of the class
Rau?f, Onjali Q.; Curnick, Pippa
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD (UK) 2019 WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE (UK) 2019 WINNER OF THE SAKURA MEDAL (JAPAN) 2020 WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S COWBELL AWARD (SWITZERLAND) 2021 WINNER OF THE PRIX JANUSZ KORCZAK PRIZE (FRANCE) 2022
Arlo the lion who couldn't sleep
Rayner, Catherine
Paper Book
Perfect for bedtime, Arlo The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep is a beautifully illustrated story with a gentle mindfulness message from award-wining author-illustrator Catherine Rayner. Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, it's especially helpful for little ones who have...
The lion above the door
Raúf, Onjali Q.
Paper Book
'Ever since I can remember, people have stared at me and my family. Dad tells me it's because we're 'special'. But if we're so special, how come nobody ever looks like us in the books at school? Not even the books about world wars ...' ...
Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone [25th Anniversary Ed.]
Rowling, J. K.
Paper Book
Galloping gargoyles ... 2022 is the silver anniversary of J.K. Rowling's magical classic Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone! In celebration of 25 years of Harry Potter magic, Bloomsbury is proud to be releasing a special commemorative edition featuring the much loved original cover...
The Lion Who Saw Himself in the Water
Shah, Idries.
Paper Book
There's a lion in the library!
Skinner, Dave (Comedian and comedy writer)
Paper Book
Little Lucy Lupin is sweet and dimpled - and a dreadful LIAR. The trouble is, it's impossible not to believe her - she's so perfectly cute. Not once, not twice, but three times the library is evacuated when Lucy says there's a terrifying lion on the loose. But what will happen...
New Kid on Deck: Pirate Academy #1
Somper, Justin
Paper Book
The year is 2507. The oceans have risen.A new dawn of piracy has begun.Jacoby Blunt and Jasmine Peacock are students at the elite Pirate Academy.This is no ordinary school!Lessons range from Knots Class and Sailing to Combat Workshop... The teachers are all pirate legends... The pressure is always...
Roar Like a Lion
Sorosiak, Carlie
Paper Book
Let every Animal in this book offer Advice on how you might become your kindest, bravest, happiest, best self. Follow the pawprints, the flipper marks in the sand. They're waiting for you. Life can be tricky. You have school,...
Don't Eat the Dragon Snacks!
Sperring, Mark.
Are you ready for an adventure . . . with DRAGONS? Then jump on board with the loveably wacky Granny Chortle as she whisks Presley, Piper and Precious away in her high-speed, turbo-charged helicopter to Dragon Island. But remember the rules: NO...
Lion : killer king of the plains
Spilsbury, Louise
Paper Book
Lions are top of the food chain. This means that they are top predators. Find out all about alligators, their life at the top, links in the food chain and "killer facts"!
Murray the pirate
Stower, Adam
Paper Book
ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP! Your favourite duo are back... MURRAY AND BUN! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves... EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES Murray's...
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...
Infinity's secret
Tsang, Katie
Paper Book
Get ready to join DRAGON FORCE! From the authors of the bestselling DRAGON MOUNTAIN comes the first in a brand-new, action-packed, dragon-obsessed series for 8+ readers. 'Impossible to put down - a dynamic, dragon-filled, delight of an adventure.' - A....
Dragon city
Tsang, Katie; Tsang, Kevin
Paper Book
The third adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of magical fantasy, heartfelt friendships and time travel!  DON'T MISS the brand new DRAGON FORCE series, set in the world of DRAGON REALM. INFINITY'S SECRET out now! ...
Dragon destiny
Tsang, Katie; Tsang, Kevin
Paper Book
The DRAGON REALM series reaches its show-stopping finale with the fifth adventure for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of epic conclusions. DON'T MISS the brand new DRAGON FORCE series, set in the world of DRAGON REALM. INFINITY'S SECRET out now! 'Packed full of fun,...
Dragon legend
Tsang, Katie; Tsang, Kevin
Paper Book
The second adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for those looking for edge-of-your-seat adventure.  DON'T MISS the brand new DRAGON FORCE series, set in the world of DRAGON REALM. INFINITY'S SECRET out now! ...
Dragon mountain
Tsang, Katie; Tsang, Kevin
Paper Book
BEAST QUEST meets PERCY JACKSON in this epic new fantasy series for 9+ readers! Deep within the mountain, a great creature stirred in its sleep. Its eyes rolled back in its head, and its wings jerked wide open... When 12-year-old Billy Chan finds out...
Dragon rising
Tsang, Katie; Tsang, Kevin
Paper Book
The fourth adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of nail-biting mysteries and cinematic battles.  DON'T MISS the brand new DRAGON FORCE series, set in the world of DRAGON REALM. INFINITY'S SECRET out now! ...
Reading Champion: The Lion and the Jackal : Independent Reading Purple 8
Turner-Jones, Tracy.
Paper Book
Jackal is so hungry, but while out looking for food he comes across a very hungry lion! Can Jackal trick his way out of trouble? This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen...
Sally and Her Super Snot
Zaman, Salma
Paper Book
Help! I can't dance without my bhangra pants
Zaman, Sema & Ajami, Sahar
Paper Book

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