Authentic Italian recipes from the legendary Silver Spoon cookbook, selected and adapted for young cooks. Simple techniques, familiar ingredients, and genuine Italian flavours — from pasta and pizza to simple desserts. A Phaidon family kitchen classic that builds real cooking skills and confidence.

Gianni Rodari’s beloved Italian classic — Cipollino the little onion leads the vegetable people against the tyrannical fruit aristocracy in a political fable that is also a genuinely funny, warmly illustrated adventure. A children’s book with real ideas about justice and solidarity.

A stunning three-dimensional paper artwork bringing Harry Potter’s magical creatures to life in an intricately engineered paper scene. Authorised by Warner Bros. and beautifully crafted throughout, this Bloomsbury collector’s object is as much artwork as book — a perfect gift for fans of all ages.

J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World: Movie Magic (Bloomsbury) — the official companion to the Wizarding World film series, presenting the visual language of the films in extraordinary detail: production designs, creature effects, costume designs, set decorations, and behind-the-scenes photography revealing how the most complex elements of an imagined world are translated into physical reality. Essential for fans of the films and students of production design. Published by Bloomsbury.

Harry Potter Box Set: The Complete Collection by J.K. Rowling (Bloomsbury) — all seven Harry Potter novels from The Philosopher’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows: the most sustained act of world-building in popular fiction, in which the smallest details of the first book are paid off in the last, and the series that defined the reading lives of an entire generation worldwide. The ideal gift for new readers and the complete set for any fan. Published by Bloomsbury.

Goddesses and Heroines by Thames & Hudson — the most important goddesses, heroines, and female divine figures from mythological traditions around the world, with clear, engaging text and beautiful illustration for young readers. From Athena and Aphrodite through Isis and Kali to the Orisha of West African tradition — an inspiring introduction to world mythology through its female figures. Published by Thames & Hudson.

Mini Architects by Thames & Hudson — an introduction to the built environment and the people who design it for young readers, presenting the great buildings of the world through clear text and beautiful illustration. The ideal introduction to architecture for children — inspiring the next generation to look up, look around, and think about the buildings that shape their world. Published by Thames & Hudson.

Avatar: Fire and Ash by DK — a new chapter in the Avatar universe explored with the full visual and narrative depth DK brings to its licensed reference books: character profiles, world-building detail, and behind-the-scenes material illuminating how the creative team continues to build one of animation’s most fully realised fictional universes. Beautiful production artwork and character designs make this as visually spectacular as the series itself. Published by DK.

Marvel: How to Draw the Avengers by DK — step-by-step drawing sequences for every major Avenger, from basic shapes through structural anatomy to final detail and inking. Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, and more — each with guidance on characteristic poses, facial expressions, and the specific visual elements that make each character instantly recognisable. The ideal guide for Marvel fans who want to draw their heroes. Published by DK.

Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl (Puffin) — one of Dahl’s shortest and most perfectly constructed stories, in which Mr Fox’s ingenuity consistently outmanoeuvres the combined brute force of three magnificently horrible farmers. A fable of cunning over cruelty with precise comic machinery, an irresistible underground feast, and the warmth that makes Dahl’s best work timeless. A perfect book for reading aloud to younger children. Published by Puffin.

The Met Paper Dolls by DK — beautifully illustrated paper doll figures alongside reproductions of garments drawn from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, allowing children to dress their dolls in historical and cultural costumes from ancient Egypt, Renaissance Italy, Edo-period Japan, nineteenth-century Europe, and more. Each costume comes with cultural context, turning dress-up into art history discovery. Published by DK.