One of the bestselling adventure series for young readers with a pleasing collection of goodies, baddies and incompetent adults, McCall Smith's writing style is as charming and educational as ever. Join Ben and Fee MacTavish and the rest of the crew on the School Ship Tobermory as they set off for the Caribbean to explore some of the finest waters in the world for sailing, snorkelling, kitesurfing and diving. All this is soon interrupted when Captain Macbeth comes into possession of a mysterious nautical chart. When the map is stolen and a new recruit jumps ship, the friends decide to investigate but danger lies all around as they follow their quarry to the sinister Shark Island. 250pp lovely pen and ink illustrations.

The award-winning Abridged classic adapted for younger readers to enjoy of this timeless tale of friendship. When Mole leaves his spring-cleaning and heads up into the open air, he embarks on a series of exhilarating adventures with his new friends - the laid-back Ratty, the gruff yet kindly Badger and the self-satisfied, irrepressible Mr Toad. The impulsive Toad leads the friends from one escapade to the next, from upturned gypsy caravans to stolen motorcars, a daring prison escape and finally to a heroic confrontation with the sinister inhabitants of the Wild Wood. An exquisitely illustrated large picture book edition, 64 pages, 22.2 x 26.7cm, for ages 4-10 years. Would make a collectable children's book for all who adore exquisite artworks.

Sumptuous fairy tale images cut out from the pages of classic fables brought to life in three-dimensions in this beautiful paper engineered theatre. There is everything a child ages 6-8 or to 98 needs including 10 interchangeable scenes and 12 delightful moveable versions of the characters. Pull the satin tie and the covers of the book open out to reveal an ingeniously designed pop-up theatre stage complete with a set of slot-in scenery sheets and five free-standing props and a storage wallet for the items not in use. Plus an enclosed booklet with instructions on how to stage your own performance of Sleeping Beauty for family and friends including a script to follow. All in colour, a quality product, you can be the princess who reached out to touch the spinning wheel who pricked her finger and fell on to the bed in the deepest sleep. 28 pages, 23 x 28.5cm.