No tricks, only treats with these October reads!

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 11 million copies worldwide and is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!

Also available: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book and A Squash and a Squeeze.

Look out for the brand new Gruffalo picture book coming on 10th September 2026.

Spellbindingly delicious treats, healthy snacks and simple meals – all inspired by the bestselling picture book Room on the Broom.

The Room on the Broom Cookbook is jam-packed with 23 recipes specially designed for adults to use with children, including cheese wands, creepy crawly crackers, roasted dragon, witch and chips, and more. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and plenty of hints and tips, this cookbook is a great way to inspire an interest in cooking and baking.

Treat your friends to homemade fruity magic potion smoothies, bake some delicious party treats, and wow everyone with the showstopping horrible beast cake. Perfect for holidays, rainy days, or celebrating Room on the Broom day with a Halloween party, The Room on the Broom Cookbook brings the magic of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved story to your kitchen!

There are musical goings-on and a mystery for Ada to solve in Goth Girl and the Sinister Symphony, the fourth beautifully illustrated adventure in the series from Chris Riddell, 2015–2017 Children's Laureate and author of the Ottoline books.

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. And there's a faun living in her wardrobe.

Worst of all, Maltravers is up to his old tricks and Ada must make sure everything goes to plan. Luckily, help is at hand – from a very interesting house guest . . .

For more in the deliciously dark series, check out the first book and winner of the Costa Children's Book Award, Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse.

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.