Books for Spring & Summer

Campsite Games by Lucy Jones The essential games companion for your next camping trip!Travel has become a little … complicated over the past few years, and more and more of us are revelling in the simple pleasures of getting back to nature and the joys of the humble camping trip. Enter Campsite Games, 50 of the best games to play in nature, whether you’re sat around the campfire or huddled in your…

Cook Korea! by Billy Law The most popular Korean dishes from the streets and homes across the nation. This is food with a singular mission: to deliver maximum flavour in an approachable way. From the nourishing home-cooked meals served to generations gathered around the family table to the indulgent street eats that line the city sidewalks, Korean food is undeniably delicious. Learn to cook your f…

Game On! by Toby Fehily One deck, 50 games, and a whole lot of laughs. Whether you have a few friends over a full house, Game On! will keep the party going all night. This deck has 50 simple games that don’t require much more than a pen, some paper, and a pair of friends willing to do the Ostrich Dance. Shuffle and pick from the top, or select your favourites, with classics like Celebrity Heads an…

Hirameki: Draw What You See by Peng & Hu Every blots an inspirationEvery line is freeUnlock your imaginationDraw what you seeHirameki - brainwave or flash of inspiration in Japanese - is where doodling and imagination come together. Simply put, its the art of turning a random blot into something amazing, just by adding a few dots and lines. If its true that you can find happiness in little things,…

India Local: Classic Street Food Recipes by Sonal Ved India Local is a cross-country culinary adventure complemented by mouth-watering photographs – an invaluable source for chefs and home cooks who wish to recreate the flavours Indian streets in their own kitchens. Texture, colour, flavour – the essence of India itself, intertwine and explode in this stunning cookbook. Celebrating the patent vers…

Make Every Day Creative by Marion Deuchars Celebrated illustrator Marion Deuchars is on a mission. Sharing a host of inspiring projects and ideas, this book shows people of all ages and artistic abilities how a little creativity every day can make a big difference. Live the life of a true creative! With over 100 projects and ideas, Marion invites you to release your artistic potential. Spill some…

Nixology by Elouise Anders For anyone looking to drink less, to leave alcohol permanently on the shelf, or to wake up a little less hung over on Sunday, shake and stir up your next party with Nixology. Full of classics like the Martini, Negroni, and Cosmo, and new creations like a Springtime Fizz, Sparkling Melon Sangria and Juniper & Tonic, Nixology is full of recipes that are full of flavor inst…

The Big Book of Beasts by Yaval Zommer WINNER of the 2018 4-11 Picture Book Awards (Non-Fiction 4-7 category)Nominated for the 2018 CILIP Kate Greenaway MedalThis book opens with introductory spreads explaining that beasts are wild animals that can’t be tamed and gives tips on how to spot them in their natural habitats. Subsequent spreads, illustrated with scenic compositions, are dedicated to spe…

The Big Book of Bugs by Yaval Zommer Introductory spreads explain that bugs live nearly everywhere on Earth and give tips on how to become a young bug spotter. The book is divided into key groups of bugs, including beetles, moths, butterflies, bees, snails, crickets, grasshoppers, worms and spiders, all illustrated with scenic compositions. Some spreads approach the world of bugs thematically, suc…

The Big Book of the Blue by Yaval Zommer Nominated for the 2019 Kate Greenaway MedalWhy do octopuses have eight arms? Why do crabs run sideways? Are jellyfish made of jelly? Yuval Zommer’s beautiful new book provides the answers to these and many more fishy questions. His wonderfully quirky illustrations show off all kinds of slippery, shimmery and surprising sea creatures, including sea turtles,…