Lovable little mouse Geronimo Stilton has been gnawing his way into our hearts. Now he arrives in our kitchens with a cookbook that encourages total family participation. Fun and food for the whole brood. (www.goodreads.com)

Find out about the four-legged friends of the Aztecs, bloomers, and the bike revolution and how the Wright brothers got it right! Read this book from start to finish for a social history of transport or dip in and out for fascinating and often hilarious facts. The informal style of writing is supported by wonderful illustrations and photographs throughout; this is a book that will engage and inform children of 8 years and above. (www.goodreads.com)

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level We use oil every day – whether on the bus to school or writing with a pen. But where does it come from? What impact is our use of it having on the environment? What will happen when we run out completely? Explore the answers to these questions in this detailed information book, with stunning photographs and clear diagrams. (www.goodreads.com)