Best of “The Strand Magazine”: 25 Years of Twists, Turns, and Tales from the Modern Masters of Mystery and Fiction“The Strand Magazine was always a giant voice in our corner of the literary world—and it still is today. This collection proves why—these unearthed gems and exciting new pieces shouldn’t be missed.” —Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher seriesThis star-studded anniversary collection features over t...

A mind-expanding deep dive into how animals have shaped us, from the Paleolothic Period to the present day.In Animate, acclaimed science writer Michael Bond explores how animals have profoundly influenced our minds and cultures. Drawing on cutting-edge insights from psychology, anthropology, literature and neuroscience, Bond traces the varied ways their lives have affected ours, from our hunter-gatherer ancestors whose brains were rewired by the prey they ...

A hilarious collection of Paddington Bear's favourite jokes and rhymes – perfect for sharing with friends and family! Paddington is now a major movie star!Which paw should you use to stir your cocoa – your left or your right?Neither. You should use a spoon.Get ready to laugh out loud with Paddington’s Jar of Jokes! This hilarious collection is brimming with Paddington Bear's favourite jokes, rhymes – and more – guaranteed ...

Go to market with Paddington Bear in this fun new book for babies and toddlers!It's market day and Paddington is off to Portobello Market to join his friend, Mr Gruber, for some sticky buns!This fun-filled rhyming story with bright illustrations is sure to delight the youngest of Paddington fans!

'An astonishing adventure' – Isabella Tree, author of Wilding'Teeming with life' – The Irish Times'Enchanting' – New Scientist'Absorbing' – Country LifeA mind-expanding deep dive into how animals have shaped us, from the Paleolithic to the present day.In Animate, science writer Michael Bond explores how animals have profoundly influenced our minds and culture...

Spend a day at home with Paddington Bear in this fun new book for babies and toddlers!Rise and shine! Paddington's days are always so busy – where does he find the time to fit in so many snacks?This fun-filled rhyming story with bright illustrations is sure to delight the youngest of Paddington fans!Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted readers around the world for more than sixty-five years.* Perfect Gift for Toddlers – A great first bo...

Celebrating 100 years since the birth of Michael Bond, one of the most beloved authors of all time.It's Paddington's birthday and he can't wait to perform some magic tricks at his party. He's been practising very hard! But he soon discovers that being a magician is not as easy as it seems, especially when his neighbour, Mr Curry, is watching. Can Paddington save the show?A hilarious birthday story, full of silly surprises!Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted ch...

Celebrating 100 years since the birth of Michael Bond, one of the most beloved authors of all time.It's Paddington's birthday and he can't wait to perform some magic tricks at his party. He's been practising very hard! But he soon discovers that being a magician is not as easy as it seems, especially when his neighbour, Mr Curry, is watching. Can Paddington save the show?A hilarious birthday story, full of silly surprises!Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted ch...

'An astonishing adventure' – Isabella Tree, author of Wilding'Thrilling, effortlessly readable' – Charles Foster, author of The Edges of the World'Impeccably researched' – Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of AnimalsA mind-expanding deep dive into how animals have shaped us, from the palaeolithic to the present day.In Animate, science writer Michael Bond explores how animals have pr...

The tale of a lost mouse who finds a new homeThursday the Mouse fell from a balloon having just escaped from the Home for Waif-Mice and Stray-Mice. The Peck family of church mice adopt him and give him his name – Thursday – because the day he arrived was a Thursday to remember. Thursday joins the Pecks in their organ-loft home at the church of St Mary's in the Valley.

Join Paddington as he goes on an adventure to find all his favourite colours!As Paddington goes for a walk he is on the look out for the colours that are all around him from the bright red bus, the blue flowers and the green front door.This eye-catching book will be the perfect first introduction for little ones to the colours.

Celebrate Christmas with everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star!Everyone in the Brown family is singing about some wonderful Christmas gifts they’ve received. But Paddington can’t even find the partridge in a pear tree! He sets out to solve the mystery and is soon planning a spectacular Christmas Day surprise …Sing along with Paddington Bear in this funny festive story!* More than 47 million Paddington books sold, worldwide!