Check out our picks for children's books this season. Guaranteed to help you find your next favourite book.
1. Ultimate Football Heroes 2026 - New Edition
by Matt & Tom Oldfield
€9.49
LOOK BACK AT AN INCREDIBLE YEAR OF SPORTS ACTION WITH ULTIMATE FOOTBALL HEROES! THE PERFECT GIFT FOR RELUCTANT READERS AND FOOTBALL FANATICS EVERYWHERE. Experience the greatest moments in the 2024-25 season, featuring intense Premier League face-offs for the top-five finish, shocking moments as the Lionesses rise to glory in the Euros, and all the action from the biggest and best players from around the globe. Peek inside for Liverpool's dash for the Premier League title, Salah's unstoppable run of goals, the earth shattering 'El Clasico' match between Real Madrid and Barcelona, Saka's push to bring his team to the next Champion's League, Hannah Hampton's world-shattering penalty saves, and many, many more. This collection features the top players from the latest season, including Bukayo Saka, Ousmane Dembélé, Alessia Russo, Lamine Yamal, Désiré Doué and Mohammed Salah. This BUMPER SPECIAL EDITION is stacked with the biggest football hero stories from across the world, plus stats and quizzes to test your knowledge - it's the ultimate yearbook for fans of the beautiful game!
Paperback
2. Pesky pets and parties (hopefully)
by Liz Pichon
€12.99
The brand new feel-good, laugh-out-loud Tom Gates story featuring LOADS of doodles, three parties and some pesky pets. From Liz Pichon, the multi-million copy bestselling author and illustrator. Norman's told the whole school that DogZombies have a NEW SONG and a NEW LOOK for the BIG end of term party. But the problem is... they don't. How can they be the best band when they will be up against Oakfield Manor school? Will Tom make it to Leroy's party on time? Is dressing as a dolphin with a blue face a good idea? And will Mum and Dad ever do a fun run again? These questions and SO much more answered in this hilarious extra special story. Written in diary form Every page STUFFED full of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! REVIEWS OF TOM GATES SERIES "10 out of 10." The Guardian (book 1) Don't miss Shoe Wars - the epic standalone by Liz Pichon.
Hardback
3. The Friendship Fairies Save The Circus
by Lucy Kennedy
€11.99
The Friendship Fairies - sisters Emme, Holly and Jess - are excited to visit the travelling circus. But when they arrive, everything's shut up because one of the clowns has lost his smile! Meanwhile, the fairies' mum is on another spy mission - to clear an infestation of Kweddies from a local warehouse. The furry creatures are so cute, she can't resist bringing them home to visit. And that's when Holly gets an idea ... Can the Friendship Fairies help put a smile back on Diogo the clown's face, and get the show back on the road?
Hardback
6. Isadora Moon And The Pop Stars
by Harriet Muncaster
€10.99
Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique! Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. Isadora is so excited. She has been invited to go to a pop concert with her friend, Araminta. She has never seen a band like Glitterbat before. The music is gothic and vampire-y and ELECTRIC. She can't wait to show the dance moves to her friends at school. But will they understand, or will they think her vampire music is a bit strange? With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family, this is a beautiful, charming and funny series of first chapter books. Perfect for fans of Claude, Dixie O'Day, and Squishy McFluff, Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite! Also available from the world of Isadora Moon: • Mirabelle - Half witch, half fairy, totally naughty! • Emerald - The most rebellious princess under the sea • Isadora Moon Activity Books including colouring pages, word searches, puzzles and more! Coming soon: Celebrating 10 years of Isadora Moon with a special Hardback edition of Isadora Moon Has a Birthday in shimmering pink! Order now 9781382074797
Hardback
7. The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School
by Harriet Muncaster
€8.99
The first book in an exciting new series from the creator of Isadora Moon , told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations. Meet Wiska Wildflower, a little wiskling with big creative ideas. Her family have just moved to Twitching, on the opposite side of Wiskling Wood from her old home in Acornia - and, most importantly, from her best friend. On her first day at her new school, Inkcap's Academy, Wiska is relieved when she makes friends with Cleobelle and Primrose. They love her drawings and ask her to help design matching outfits for a special fashion show in Spellbrooke City. But as the days go by, Wiska begins to feel that she has to hide her true self and follow their rules. Can she find the bravery to get her creative spark back and discover what real friendship looks like? The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School is the perfect next step for young readers who love magical worlds, school stories and heart-warming tales of finding your place.
Paperback
8. Milly McCarthy and the haunted house hullabooloo!
by Leona Forde
€9.49
Milly's class are running a Halloween fundraiser - turning the local GAA club into a haunted house! But things aren't quite spooky enough for Milly, so she plans some truly ghostly goings on … and causes chaos in the process!
Paperback
9. Classic Football Heroes: McGrath
by Emily Stead
€7.99
FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Introducing the SUPER STOPPERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Paul McGrath Nationality: English / Irish Hero Rating: TBC Growing up in the foster care system, Paul McGrath found an outlet in sports and began his footballing career in his early twenties, playing for St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland Cup. In 1982, McGrath moved to Manchester United and then Aston Villa, earning himself legendary status. It was on the global stage of the 1990 World Cup, playing for Ireland, that McGrath's masterful defending and skilful performance truly impressed the world, securing him a permanent place in the hearts of Irish football fans. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. Collect them all! Also available in the SUPER STOPPERS range: Van Dijk, Earps, Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Pickford, Williamson, Ramos, Robertson, Neuer and Maguire.
Paperback