Children's Pre-Order Books

by Jeff Kinney

€14.99

When the going gets tough, what’s a wimpy kid to do? In Fight or Flight, Greg Heffley faces his biggest challenge yet as he becomes a target for the school bully. Luckily for Greg, his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, takes karate, so at least Greg’s got someone in his corner. But an unexpected twist makes Greg realize he’s facing an uphill battle. Will Greg step into the ring or throw in the towel? One thing’s for sure – Fight or Flight is a knockout! Ideal for readers who: Stay loyal to Greg Heffley’s school chaos, bad decisions and public embarrassment. Get pulled toward illustrated comedy that keeps reluctant readers turning pages quickly. Have a soft spot for bullying, friendship and karate spun into a familiar Wimpy Kid spiral. Need a dependable crowd-pleaser for children who already know the format.

by Dav Pilkey

€14.99

In the newest saga, our anti-hero, Grandpa, alters the fabric of time and space. Is his evil the necessary soil for Dog Man and friends to grow and bloom? Can we all step up to be the change? It's the saga of the century - Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time! Ideal for readers who… love hilarious, action-packed adventures with Dog Man and friends enjoy graphic novels full of chaos, heart, and laugh-out-loud fun are fans of Dav Pilkey’s brilliantly silly humour and big comic energy want fast-paced stories with larger-than-life villains and heroic teamwork like fun, accessible reads that keep children engaged from start to finish

by Jeff Kinney

€14.99

Rowley Jefferson is back with another book in his Awesome Friendly series - Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2 - which is even more hilariously terrifying than the first! Fans of Greg Heffley and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney get a chance to dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley's imagination, where you'll meet monsters, ghouls, and oversized insects. Plus even more spooky surprises are in store for you in these comically terrifying tales. Don't blame us if you can't sleep after crawling into bed with this creepy collection - you've been warned! See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books, told from the perspective of Greg Heffley's best friend Rowley Jefferson: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2 Ideal for readers who… Want funny, not-too-scary spooky stories with monsters, ghouls and creepy crawlies. Love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid world and want more Rowley Jefferson. Prefer illustrated, quick-read tales that are easy to dip in and out of. Are after a child-friendly Halloween-style read with lots of laughs. Enjoy Jeff Kinney’s humour and the Awesome Friendly series format.

by Julia Donaldson

€14.99

All was quiet in the deep dark wood, until... 10th September 2026 Gruffalo Granny is the brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure features the return of much-loved characters and is destined to become a classic. Get your claws on the brand new Gruffalo Granny first – pre-order now! Ideal for readers who: Return to the deep dark wood with a new generation beside them. Recognise Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Gruffalo magic instantly. Expect rhythm, humour and read-aloud repetition in a fresh picture-book adventure. Appreciate familiar characters when they still leave room for discovery.

by Katie Kirby

€12.99

From hilariousMEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a new story collection from the world of Lottie Brooks! And it'sCHRISTMAS! In THE COMPLETELY CHAOTIC CHRISTMAS OF LOTTIE BROOKS we spent the holiday season with the Brooks family…but have you ever wondered what the rest of the Queens of Eight Green get up to? Because sometimes, it’s not all about Lottie! In this brand new short story collection, find out what Amber eats on Christmas Day, whether Molly gets the present she most wants, what goes wrong for Poppy on New Year’s Eve, and how Jess saves the day for her family! So, grab a Terry’s Chocolate Orange (yes, a whole one obvs) and spend Christmas with each of the Queens of Eight Green! Ideal for readers who: Are already laughing along with Lottie Brooks and the Queens of Eight Green. Want festive short stories full of chaos, friendship and Christmas disasters. Like middle-grade fiction that captures big feelings with comic timing. Need a funny seasonal read for fans who want more time in Lottie’s world.

by Sarah Bowie

€9.49

The fourth laugh-out-loud, full colour story in the bestselling Nina Peanut series. She's an amazing frozen-pizza chef, ghost hunter, mystery solver, jet-setter, creative genius, drama queen. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. I'm Nina Peanut and I CANNOT believe Mum is making me show the new boy at school around town. Ethan shoved an ice cream in my face when we were four years old annoying! But wait... he's older now and... quite cool. Wears a leather jacket. Into skating. The best looking boy who-is-not-in-a-boyband I've ever seen. Why have I gone bright red? We're putting on some random play - Romeo and Juliet? I don't expect you've heard of it - at the end of term and I want the starring role opposite Ethan. But of course my arch-enemy Megan BUMFACE is also set on the part: the race to be the ultimate drama queen is ON! Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour pictures throughout. Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and Lottie Brooks. Ideal for readers who: Expect Nina Peanut’s school problems to become full-volume drama. Feel at home with full-colour children’s comedy with crushes, rivalry and big visual energy. Hope for Shakespeare filtered through pizza, skating and playground chaos. Choose series fiction that feels bright, funny and instantly readable.

by Sheena Dempsey

€13.05

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash are on board a Viking longship in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian 'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' - Noah, age 8 When Pablo and Splash tell their cheeky friend Benji about the Vikings and their impressive longships, Benji is amazed. He's desperate to steal a time machine and go plundering for treasure with those ancient warriors. Our time-travelling heroes Pablo and Splash must get to Viking-era Ireland in time to warn the monks about the imminent invasion - and make their own mark on history. 'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' - Oscar, age 7 'Gripping and enjoyable... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash Don't miss the special World Book Day 2026 mini book too - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest Ideal for readers who: Love funny graphic novels with time travel, Vikings and mischievous animal heroes. Want a lively adventure that blends history with jokes and full-colour action. Enjoy stories where chaos, friendship and quick thinking save the day. Look for Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS-style humour with a fresh penguin twist.

by Sinéad Moriarty

€10.99

Grace is excited for the neighbourhood Halloween party - until a spark from the bonfire turns her night upside down, sending her to hospital and leaving her with scars that change how she sees herself. Later, back at school, Grace struggles with the stares and unkind words. But, as she slowly begins to heal, Grace learns that true friends shine brightest when times are dark - and that she is braver and stronger than she ever imagined. Ideal for readers who: Want children's fiction about scars, confidence and kindness after a frightening accident. Like school stories that address stares and unkind words with warmth. Enjoy gentle resilience narratives where friendship helps a child heal. Appreciate books that build courage without pretending recovery is instant.

by Harriet Muncaster

€9.49

Wiska Wildflower is back! From the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster. Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of Wiska Wildflower's first school expedition-to one of the most dangerous places in all of Wiskling Wood! We're going on a school trip to Wiskling Mountain! We have to read a map and make our own camp and find and cook our own food-it's a BIG deal. Wiska is excited to be paired with Citrine for the school trip, but when Citirne persuades her to join her on a secret mission to find a rare starflower, she begins to have doubts. After disaster strikes, the friends seek sanctuary in a hidden spot in Wiskling Wood. What they find there is incredible and life-changing. But will their friendship survive this dangerous adventure? Book 2 following the Children's bestseller The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School. Ideal for readers who: Enjoy magical school-trip stories with maps, camps, secrets and friendship tests. Like diary-format children’s fiction with colour illustrations and gentle adventure. Want woodland magic that feels cosy but still carries real danger. Follow Harriet Muncaster’s world and enjoy brave heroines finding confidence outdoors.

by John Patrick Green

€12.99

Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Mango and Brash are back in Weather or Not - the ninth full colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. The InvestiGators' latest case is a dairy disaster! The city's water supply has been replaced with milk and the newest feline agents, the InvestiGatos, don't seem to be complaining. What's with the monkey-scientists and why is the rain green?! All will be revealed in this sticky volume of InvestiGators! The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like: - Fun teamwork - Never giving up - Pesky problem-solving Collect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids: InvestiGators, Take the Plunge, Off the Hook and tons more. Don't miss Agents of S. U. I. T. , the spin-off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers. Ideal for readers who: Love InvestiGators adventures with weird science, teamwork and extremely sticky mysteries. Want full-colour comic chaos involving milk, green rain and feline agents. Enjoy Dog Man-style humour with puns, action and problem-solving energy. Like graphic novels that reward persistence, silliness and never giving up.

by Karen Harte

€12.99

Fifteen-year-old Effie has spent her entire life in the spotlight as the daughter of @ourbighappyfamily, a famous Irish influencer family known for their picture-perfect posts. But after her dad’s very public cheating scandal implodes their online empire, Effie’s mam relocates the family to a small rural town for a fresh start. Desperate to escape her embarrassing past, Effie hides her influencer origins at her new school, where she finally starts to make friends and meets Jack – a grounded, gentle boy with a total lack of online presence or knowledge of that world. But as her mam starts reinventing herself, Effie’s secrets and her chance at a new beginning are at risk of being exposed … in a very public, very messy way. Ideal for readers who: Want Irish teen fiction about influencer families, scandal and starting over offline. Enjoy school stories where hiding your past is harder than changing your future. Like funny, timely takes on social media, identity and public embarrassment. Appreciate gentle romance and friendship in a rural fresh-start setting.

by Puffin

€9.49

The men's World Cup is where legends take to the pitch! This book is full of incredible moments from seven of the best men’s World Cup tournaments in history. Discover how legends like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Pelé all helped their national teams win the ultimate prize in men's football! Filled with facts, quizzes, goals and exciting illustrations that bring the non-stop action to life, this is a must-have book for fans of the biggest tournament in men’s football!

by Patricia Forde

€9.49

**'HUGELY hilarious' - Paddy Donnelly** **A laugh-out loud book about a very unlikely friendship, by the Irish Children's Laureate** Sophie can't wait for her birthday party. But when one of her invitations is accidentally picked up by a GIANT, she finds herself in a bit of a pickle. What if he turns up and eats all the guests? But Harry the Hairy Giant is determined to come to her party, no matter how many letters Sophie writes to dissuade him. After all, he's had a glorious purple suit made specially, and he's been practising his dancing! As the letters fly back and forth, Sophie begins to wonder if Harry isn't as bad as she thought. What if he's the perfect party guest after all? Ideal for readers who: Want a laugh-out-loud children’s story built around letters, misunderstandings and a giant. Like unlikely friendships that turn fear into curiosity and kindness. Enjoy Irish children’s fiction with warmth, silliness and a strong read-aloud feel. Need a playful book for young readers who love funny chaos with heart.

by Jamie Smart

€12.99

The Woods need a hero! There's a greased pig in a pickle, everyone is stuck in jelly and there's a zombie invasion happening! Only Bunny and friends can save the day - as long as they don't get in each other's way... Ideal for readers who: Enjoy chaotic graphic-novel comedy packed with jelly, zombies and ridiculous rescue missions. Want fast, silly adventures that reluctant readers can jump into with confidence. Like Bunny vs Monkey stories where friendship is heroic but never tidy. Prefer bright, high-energy children’s books with jokes landing on every page.

by Aaron Blabey

€11.99

The brand new series from mega-bestselling author Aaron Blabey, creator of The Bad Guys.OK, here’s the situation: Thanks to a diabolical intergalactic game show, we're all in trouble. Luckily, Griff, an 11-year-old kid with innumerable allergies, just got told by a talking axolotl named Bob that Griff is the only one who can save us. I mean, that’s good news, right? Trouble is, Bob’s prophecy comes with a warning: “Watch your back, man…your PETS are not what they seem…”

by Liz Pichon

€12.99

The brand-new Tom Gates bestseller! Oakfield School is buzzing with excitement: a rumour is flying about that a celebrity is coming to visit! When Tom tells his parents, they reveal all the famous people they have ever met... but Tom hasn't heard of ANY of them. Class 5F are putting on a play and Marcus is set on the starring role. Tom is sure he'll be a diva and that being in the spotlight will go to his head! Will everyone realize that friendship is more important than being famous? Ideal for readers who: Enjoy funny school stories with a touch of performance-day chaos Might be especially amused by rumours, egos and Tom’s running commentary on both Like everyday settings where classmates and family can make even small events feel dramatic Read best when the humour is visual, lively and easy to fall into

by Rob Brydon

€14.99

From national treasure, Rob Brydon, comes a warm and witty picture book chronicling the adventures of Crumble the cat... “The cat in the cupboard is sat in the cupboard, for that is where his home is found. He lives there with pride – it's his route to outside, to the place where adventures abound… In this adventure., Crumble embarks on a rescue mission into the garden of his arch-nemesis next door to seek out his beloved lost toy. But it’s dangerous in enemy territory for our plucky feline…

by Alison Weatherby

€8.99

This is the story of how we; - Discovered a dead body, - Rediscovered that same dead body, - Launched an investigation, - Discovered yet another dead body, - Battled mean girls, feral bats, and nearly destroyed our three-year friendship all in the noble pursuit of solving a complex murder. Let’s get started then. Mae Flynn is used to the chaos of her rural Irish Catholic boarding school, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, but she isn’t expecting to discover a dead body in the school kitchen. To make matters worse, the hapless victim, Conor Haddock, was the previous owner of the school building and had recently been talking about selling up, alongside getting on the bad side of seemingly every adult Mae knows. In other words: the suspects are endless. Along with her best friends, the self-named Common Criminal Club, Mae is determined to solve the murder. But the more she uncovers, the more she begins to suspect that everyone around her is hiding something. Soon it’s not only her lessons and friendships at stake, but her very life… Ideal for readers who: Enjoy funny murder mysteries with a sharp teenage voice and boarding-school chaos. Like amateur investigations involving friendship drama, mean girls and genuinely messy clues. Want Irish-set YA crime that balances comedy with a real whodunnit. Prefer stories where solving the case may wreck the friendships holding everything together.

by Janice Hallett

€9.49

The second children’s murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey. Imagine an old museum with more secrets than anyone could ever guess. A school trip that ends in murder. A crime unsolved for decades... But who did it? Now, Ava and Luke are on the case, following the clues left in a new box of murders. Using School workbooks, museum records, secret recordings and letters the siblings start to unravel the mystery of a body in the basement. But can they discover what really happened... before the killer strikes again? YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do? Ideal for readers who: Reach for workbooks, records, recordings and letters becoming part of the mystery. Look for a museum trip, an old murder and sibling detectives to make the setup clear. Get drawn into puzzle-led storytelling that lets them investigate alongside Ava and Luke. Feel better served by spooky history that stays accessible without losing its thrill.

by Julia Donaldson

€14.99

One little rubber duck is about to go on the most incredible journey... Winifred Duck never meant to travel the world. She's just one of thousands of toys, setting off on a big boat from the toy factory. But when her crate tumbles overboard in a storm, Winifred is swept away on an epic voyage across wild seas and frozen oceans. Will she ever find the warm, bubbly bath of her dreams? Gruffalo and Zog creator Julia Donaldson is on dazzling form in this captivating story of hope, courage... and rubber ducks! With wonderful read-aloud rhymes and rich, dramatic illustrations by Jim Field, this spectacular picture book is guaranteed to capture your heart. Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas. Julia Donaldson is the UK's bestselling author of all time. She is the author of many of the best-loved picture books ever written including The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. Julia has been awarded a CBE for services to literature and was a much-praised Children's Laureate. Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator, character designer and animation director. He has won multiple awards including the BookTrust Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Oscar's Book Prize, Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards and The Lollies Book Award. He is best-known for books with Rachel Bright (The Lion Inside), Kes Gray (Oi Frog!) and Julian Gough (Rabbit & Bear). Ideal for readers who: Are buying for families who love Julia Donaldson's rhythmic read-aloud storytelling. Want a picture book adventure about a rubber duck crossing wild seas and frozen oceans. Enjoy hopeful, beautifully illustrated stories with courage at a child's scale. Like books that feel made for bedtime, classroom reading and repeat requests.