Explore legendary people, strange events, mythical creatures, magical places and otherworldly tales with 10 real-life mysteries to dive into, in the new book from the creators of the award-winning  Bust or Trust: A Kids’ Mystery Podcast.  

Uncover the secrets behind famous mysteries such as:  

• Bigfoot  
• The Loch Ness Monster  
• The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart  
• The Cursed Tombs of Egypt  
• The Legend of King Arthur
  ?and much more!  

For each mystery, you’ll explore its background, examine the evidence and weigh up arguments for both “trusting” and “busting” the claim. Then it’s up to YOU to form your own opinion and decide what’s fact and what’s fiction!  

Packed with fun facts and silly jokes, Bust or Trust: A Kids’ Mystery Book is a hilariously entertaining read that also helps young readers develop critical thinking skills. Each case encourages children to engage with evidence, challenge assumptions and build their own arguments – all while having heaps of fun!  

The perfect next read for fans of the Bust or Trust: A Kids’ Mystery Podcast, or for curious kids who love uncovering the truth and solving mysteries with the whole family!

ADHD Love’s Rich and Rox bring their personal experience of neurodivergence to this fantastical, accessible story, sharing their important message: ADHD isn’t something to be ashamed of, but something to be celebrated.  

Join Sophie and her best friend, Ady, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of the school day together. Chatty, playful, and enthusiastic, they are inseparable! But there’s just one thing? only Sophie can see Ady.  

Ady may cause a bit of a mess, and can sometimes make Sophie late for class, but they also bring creativity and joy to Sophie’s life. Follow this delightful duo as they work together to find a place where they feel happy and valued, on their journey from misunderstanding to acceptance.  

Through Ady and Me, children will learn to understand and embrace neurodivergence with a simple metaphor and unique story that demonstrates the ups and downs of life with ADHD.  

Don’t Squish A Slug will show you everything you need to know, and more, about why bugs and minibeasts are the most important creatures on the planet, even if they may not look it!

For example, did you know that there are bugs who. . .

• Use disguise to blend in with their surroundings,
• Bugs who have come up with clever defence tactics to keep themselves safe,
• AND  bugs who have broken world records?

Or, did you know that. . .  

• The Taurus Scarab Beetle  is the strongest insect in the world and can pull 1,141 times its own body weight – which is the equivalent of a human lifting six double-decker buses!
• Or. . . that the Banana Slug has anesthetic slime, so if you were to lick one your tongue would go numb!

Learn about how awe-inspiring bugs and minibeasts really are in Don’t Squish A Slug.  Written by  zoologist, conservationist and wildlife TV presenter Yussef Rafik and illustrated by Riley Samels  (who makes every bug look cool), Dont Squish A Slug is a treasure-trove of expert information and quirky, retro illustrations for young readers to enjoy.  

So. . . don’t squash a spider, don’t step on ants and definitely don’t squish a slug!

Russell knows loads about pets, as he’s got four of his own. And he believes that when choosing a pet, personality is the most important thing! Pet Selector! is both a practical guide to finding a pet and a hugely entertaining account of pet personalities from one of the BIGGEST animal lovers out there.

Each entry includes an overview of the breed, an account of its temperament, the history of the breed or pet, and a handy score so you can rank each pet based on playfulness, lovingness and more.

Russell also tells funny stories all about his own pets, including his adorable, stinky pug Colin!

So whether you’re looking for the purrfect pet or you just want to learn all about our furry and scaly friends, giggle through this guide full of facts, photos and more!

In this uniquely funny and informative pet book, you’ll find hilarious illustrations by Erica Salcedo, and clear photos of the over 40 pets and breeds included, like:

• Adorable pugs
• Fluffy poodles
• Hairless sphynxes
• Floppy ragdolls
• Friendly RATS?
• Chatty budgies
• … AND SO MANY MORE!

Pet Selector! is a perfectly hilarious guide to pet personalities, from their quirky characters to special skills, wants, needs and even cuddling capabilities. Infused with his trademark humour, personal anecdotes and extensive pet expertise, Russell will make you laugh out loud AND find you your perfect pet. So, what are you waiting for? Russell is ready to introduce you to your next best friend.

What are birds, and where did they come from? Discover fascinating facts about bird evolution, including:
 

• How the oldest bird fossils are about 150 million years old.
• That birds evolved from a group of meat-eating dinosaurs called theropods. That’s the same group that Tyrannosaurus Rex belonged to, although birds evolved from small theropods.  
• How these ancient birds looked quite a lot like small, feathered dinosaurs and they had much in common. Their mouths still contained sharp teeth.
• That over time, birds lost their teeth and evolved beaks.

And more!  The story of bird evolution is fascinating, and When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies explores this incredible history in a digestible, accessible way. This book from the successful Incredible Evolution series proves  that fact can definitely be stranger and more exciting than fiction! Can you imagine coming face-to-face with a toothy pigeon?!

Through digestible information and absorbing illustrations, young readers will be given an insight into how dinosaurs evolved flight and conquered the skies.

This book is from the  Incredible Evolution  series, a fascinating, informative collection of books which examine the development of life on eart. Other titles available include:  When Plants Took Over the Planet,  When We Became Humans, and  When the Whales Walked.