Festive fiction with inspiration from Hachette Children’s Group
We’re honoured to stock books from one of the UK’s leading children’s publishers, Hachette Children’s Group. Their extensive range of fiction books give parents the perfect reason to build every child’s reading library in the comfort of their own home this Christmas. With books for every age and stage, that will see kids through the festive period and beyond, we’ve hand-picked our favourite collections – with up to 52 books in a single set!
Rainbow Magic
Parents are huge fans of the Rainbow Fairies books, and this collection is a must-have for fairy fans that love adventure. A Year of Rainbow Magic 52 Book Set is packed full of adventure from everyone’s favourites fairies. Aimed at readers aged between 5-7 years old, this is our top pick for newly independent readers. A collection to treasure forever, the A Year of Rainbow Magic 52 Book Set includes a delightful 52 books that young children will love to read. They could have a different book for the weeks to ring in the new year! Collated by the talented Daisy Meadows, there are several authors who have contributed to these stories, each one bringing their own views and tales to tell. Encased in a hard box, this giftable set from Hachette Children’s Group makes a wonderful addition to every bookshelf and budding young reader – it’s no surprise that 40 million copies have been sold worldwide. Not only will children be drawn to the stunning illustrations, but these popular Rainbow Magic kids’ books are loved by parents for their simplicity to read as they capture the minds of young children. Download the Rainbow Magic activities here!
Their first Pokémon
If your child loves adventure, the Official Pokémon Early Reader 8-book set is a ‘go-to’ this Christmas. Gotta Catch 'Em All! A fantastic full-colour collection for early reader’s that Pokémon’s youngest fans have been waiting for! Ash and his mum are on holiday Alola, along with Pikachu. Through the 8 books, young readers can join Ash in one new adventure after another with exciting challenges and of course - more Pokémon battles! The Official Pokémon Early Reader 8-book set is ideal for developing reading skills and confidence in a topic that they may already be familiar with and enjoy reading more about. The hard box casing makes this a brilliant gift for Pokémon fans to open on Christmas Day and get stuck into either on their own or cuddling up on the sofa with parents.
A beast of a collection
The action-packed and legendary Beast Quest world has returned! Beast Quest: The Battle Collection, from Hachette Children’s Group, contains all the books from Series 4, 5, and 6 of this series everyone’s raving about - that’s eighteen books in total! With series one, two and three already done and dusted, it’s time for young readers to move on to this epic next step in the Beast Quest series as the next book of choice on their reading list. A popular choice for both parents and children, they will find not just one but three series bundled together at a bargain price in this action-packed set - the Beast Quest never has to end. The series is best for readers between the ages of 7-9. These kids’ fiction books provide plenty of mystery, fantasy and, of course, fearsome beasts. Black and white illustrations encourage young readers to put their imagination to the test as they work their way through the 18 books in this collection. Receiving this for Christmas will add to their reading library and help them one step closer to completing the Beast Quest series of kids’ fiction books with familiar characters and recognisable plots.
Calling all football fans!
If you can’t get enough football in your life, Frankie's Magic Football 20 Book Set is the series for you. This 20-book set follows the favourable Frankie and each book is highly entertaining (without the big screen), fast-paced and very collectable. Black and white illustrations and action-packed plots make this series an ideal next step on the reading ladder for young readers, aimed at aged between 5-7 years old or perhaps reluctant readers. These football fiction books are written to include its reader, perfect for getting stuck into after the Sunday league or even passing among a group of friends. Having a long series such as Frankie's Magic Football 20 Book Set is an ideal choice for developing readers as they can build confidence reading multiple books with familiar characters centred around their favourite topic or hobby. Written in football style, this football collection is fast-paced both on and off the pitch, with a unique style that makes these books perfect for all budding young readers to collect or pass down to siblings – it’s no surprise that over 350,000 copies have been sold worldwide!