No tricks, only treats with these October reads!
It's the month of dressing up and feeling magical and we have just the right books to do the trick!
It's the month of dressing up and feeling magical and we have just the right books to do the trick!
This October we've made a list of some of our favourite books to inspire dress-ups, make-believe magic and loads of fun for various ages. From rhyming witches to delicious and healthy magic potion smoothies, these books will keep your little one entertained for hours. Let them discover the wonderful world of Cressida Cowell or create their own fairy dream land with a pop-up carousel book. There are more than enough sparkles, spells and surprises to share with friends and family!
Room on the Broom
by Julia Donaldson
A laugh-out-loud, rhyming story of quick wits and friendship, Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
The witch and her cat, a dog, a bird and a frog all fly through the wind on her broomstick until . . . SNAP! It breaks in two. And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal friends had better think fast . . .
This captivating classic story has sold over 12 million copies worldwide and is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!
'Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have come up with another gem . . . We loved it' - Independent
Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure - coming on 10th September 2026!
Discover more picture books by Julia and Axel: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and A Squash and a Squeeze.
There's A Spider In This Book
The Room on the Broom Cookbook
Goth Girl and the Sinister Symphony
by Chris Riddell
A beautiful fresh cover for the fourth title in Chris Riddell's Costa Award-winning Goth Girl series: Goth Girl and the Sinister Symphony. This spooky mystery adventure is packed full of beautiful black-and-white illustrations and is perfect for children aged 8 - 11!
Lord Goth is throwing a music festival at Ghastly-Gorm Hall, with performances from the finest composers in the land. Ada can't wait, but it's quite distracting when her grandmother is trying to find her father a fashionable new wife, there's a faun living in her wardrobe and Maltravers is up to his old tricks. Ada must make sure everything goes to plan, and luckily help is at hand from a very interesting house guest . . .
For more in the deliciously funny dark series, check out the first book and winner of the Costa Children's Book Award, Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse, followed by Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death and Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright.
The Wizards of Once: Twice Magic
Fairy Forest
by Campbell Books
Flutter into the secret world of fairies in this beautiful Fairy Forest pop-up carousel!
Fairies Pip, Blossom and Dewdrop are busy making gifts for Princess Flora’s birthday, but Bumble can’t think what to give. Press out the play pieces and join in all the fun with the three stunning pop-up play scenes illustrated by Ag Jatkowska. This magical pop-up storybook has a special envelope for safe storage of the 25 play pieces and a pretty ribbon closure.
My Rainbow Magic Storybook Collection
How to Train Your Dragon
