From the creator of Adventures of Captain Underpants code 91206, meet Professor Poppypants who is on the rampage. George and Harold's Waistband Warrior is back and now he's got Extra-Strength Super Powers. Professor Poppypants, the dastardly new science teacher, has the fiendish Shrinky-Pig 2000 and he's prepared to use it. This is definitely a job for the world's only superhero with Wedgie Power. Cartoon illus. throughout, 124pp in paperback. For ages 7-11.

Dixie is the youngest of the Diamond family. She and her sisters, dreamy Martine, glamorous Rochelle and tough Jude, could hardly be more different from one other, but their mum is trying to teach them the value of sticking together. Mum is expecting another baby and convinced this one's a boy. Time to move to a bigger place she insists, and the girls scarcely have time to protest before they find themselves at their new house. It's rough, dilapidated and filthy, and before they have even unpacked the furniture, mum goes into labour. By the time she returns home with the new baby, Jude's been in a fight, Rochelle's found a new boyfriend, and Martine's stormed off. Another slice of realistic contemporary life from the UK's most popular children's author. Ages 8-12 and a companion to code 91223 Worst Thing About My Sister. With section on things to think about, 313pp in paperback with fairly large print, illustrated by Nick Sharratt.

Marty and her sister Melissa couldn't be more different. Marty loves her Converse trainers, playing football, hiding in her secret den and helping her dad with his DIY, but Melissa loves Justin Bieber and all things pink, girly and pretty. Despite their occasional scraps, mum tells them they must share a room with bunk beds. For Marty, losing her private sanctuary turns out to be the very worst thing about having a sister, but the girls soon discover that being too close for comfort can have unexpected consequences, and when an accident happens, they realise they are closer than they thought. When mum's new dressmaking business takes off, she needs a spare room for the house for her sewing which is why the girls must share. From the multi-million pound bestselling writer with the rare gift for writing lightly. Ages 9-11 years, 280pp in paperback illustrated by the wonderful Nick Sharratt. Fairly large print.

The international bestseller and conclusion to the triumphant Twilight series, this is the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view. When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met it was the most unnerving and intriguing event that Edward had experienced in all his years as a vampire. Told through his eyes, we learn more fascinating details about his past and the complexity of his inner thoughts and how he can justify following his heart if it means landing Bella in danger. For ages 11 to adult, chunky 756 page paperback.

Black Beauty had a fine, soft black coat, one white foot and a silver star on his forehead. This story of a horse's adventures, disappointments and joys is perhaps the most famous animal story of all time. Tens of millions of copies have been sold and it remains as popular now as when it was first published over a century ago. 208pp, paperback.

The Jungle Book introduces Mowgli, the human foundling adopted by a family of wolves. It tells of the enmity between him and the tiger Shere Khan, who killed Mowgli's parents, and of the friendship between the man-cub and Bagheera, the black panther, and Baloo, the sleepy brown bear, who instructs Mowgli in the Laws of the Jungle. The Second Jungle Book contains some of the most thrilling of the Mowgli stories. It includes Red Dog, in which Mowgli forms an unlikely alliance with the python Kaa, How Fear Came and Letting in the Jungle as well as The Spring Running, which brings Mowgli to manhood and the realisation that he must leave Bagheera, Baloo and his other friends for the world of man. 397pp.

Cavalier and Roundhead battle it out in the turbulent setting of the English Civil war and provide the background for this classic tale of four orphans as they face adversity, survival in the forest, reconciliation and eventual forgiveness. This is the first enduring historical novel for children, which conjures up as much magic today as it did on first publication. The freedom from adult constraint allied with the necessary disciplines to survive in a hostile world make for a gripping read. 320pp. Paperback.

'My Letter to Santa' is a 24 page colour story book which includes press-out models to make story time magical. Join Santa, his reindeer and the others in an adorable Christmas adventure. Standing at approximately 5" high is a colourful embossed square "wooden" looking tin house, decorated for Christmas, with a brass carry handle and chimney pot ready to slot in coins. In this way the toy play tin doubles as a money box and MINI PLAY HOUSE. Ages 3+, super quality, gift boxed.

A New York Times bestseller, we couldn't resist this very cheeky little green man to bring to a British audience. The night is dark, the streets are quiet, St Patrick's Day is near. I tap my hammer so you'll know the Leprechaun is here! I'll pull all your laces, put glitter in your hair. And when you walk around, you'll see my GOLD coins everywhere. You'll never catch me in your trap, but, yes, I'll make a scene! I'll turn your whole place upside down. Your toilet will be green! Setting traps around your house, the very naughty Leprechaun is only seen by his green hat as he does his fancy pantsy dancy twinkle toes escapes, causing havoc around the house. Without a four-leaf clover you don't stand a chance. Better luck next year! Ages four and up with bold colourful illustrations by Andy Elkerton. Colour board book.

For children aged 3-7, this retelling of the story of Red Riding Hood by the legendary children's author Beatrix Potter is a gorgeous read. It is beautifully complemented with full-page colour illustrations by Helen Oxenbury, acclaimed illustrator of the modern children's classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Unlike the authors of some versions, Potter makes no attempt to disguise the fact that the story does not end well for Red Riding Hood and her Grandma, but in her foreword to the volume, Oxenbury explains that she has tried to offer an alternative, happier ending in her final illustration, where the woodcutters are running after the escaping fox who is far too fat to get away. The villainous fox is in many ways the star of the story with his gleaming eyes and malevolently scheming expression, and Oxenbury describes how she really enjoyed bringing out the humour in his wickedness. Potter's own stories are rooted in the English countryside, and these illustrations bring out the beauty of the path which "led over hill and dale, through golden meadow sunshine, and under the flickering, leafy shadows of the birch trees." Red Riding Hood is pictured waist high in a meadow of poppies and cow parsley, then in the shadows of the evening sunshine as she reaches her destination. 46pp, beautifully illustrated in colour.