Welcome to Reading - books for ages 2+
In our Welcome to Reading book selection, you’ll find an engaging mix of picture books and home learning, perfect for children taking their first steps into reading.
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Acorn Pack x4
This series is part of Scholastic’s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!
€12.90
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Adopt a Unicorn
Adopt your own special unicorn with this activity book, including a FREE unicorn plush!
€9.00
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Amazing Me, Amazing You
This perfect picture book from autism ambassador Christine McGuinness celebrates all children with a message of kindness and friendship.
€10.30
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The Baddies Early Reader
The Baddies are the meanest ghost, witch and troll in the land. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can't wait to scare her out of her wits, but will they succeed?
€6.40
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Bluey: Bad Mood
Bingo is in a bad mood today and begins to cause chaos in the Heeler house. Bluey tries to make her happy again with some of her favourite things. Will Bluey and Mum be able to cheer her up before she destroys the house?
€10.30
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Bun on the Run
Bernard isn’t like other buns. He’s brave, he’s fierce, he’s going on the run! But life outside the bakery is full of dangers for a yummy treat like him – especially at tea time . . .
€9.00
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Burglar Bill
Burglar Bill is a very naughty man. Each night, he eats a stolen supper and goes out stealing things. But when he accidentally steals a baby, it turns his naughty life upside down!
€6.40
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Clean Up!
When Rocket goes on holiday to visit her grandparents, she's shocked by the pollution that's spoiling their island home and putting the local sea life at risk. Can she think of a way to save the day?
€6.40
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Dad's Bum is So Smelly!
The hero of the New Bum! series is back and he's facing a challenge he has NEVER faced before: his dad's smelly bum! Get ready for guffaws galore in this laugh-out-loud book in the seriously silly New Bum! series.
€9.00
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Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise
After they try midnight snacks, dressing up and telling stories under the stars, Destiny realises there's nothing to be worried about after all! The next morning, the monster has disappeared, but Destiny is more ready for a sleepover than ever!
€9.00
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Dig Your Own Dino Activity Kit
A fun activity kit where you dig up a dinosaur skeleton! The kit includes a fact/activity book and fossil block to excavate, plus excavation tools and glow paint help you locate the dino! Just dig it up to unearth a fabulous prehistoric surprise! Contains small parts not suitable for children under 3.
€7.70
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The Dinosaur Who Came to Dinner
When an unexpected guest arrives at their door one ordinary day, a little girl and her mum are in for a real surprise! But what do dinosaurs do for FUN? Dive into an avalanche of bubbles? YES. Dance in the sunshine with the butterflies? OF COURSE. Give one girl the BEST day ever? ABSOLUTELY!
€9.00
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Dog Man 11: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
The eleventh blockbuster full-colour DOG MAN graphic novel: Piggy is back, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. Dog Man and the rest of your favourite characters must join together in this heroic and hilarious, ALL NEW adventure.
€12.90
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Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
The eleventh blockbuster full-colour DOG MAN graphic novel: Piggy is back, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. Dog Man and the rest of your favourite characters must join together in this heroic and hilarious, ALL NEW adventure.
€11.60
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For Whom the Ball Rolls
Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new new super villain! Can he beat his bad habits and be ready to save the day when the super villain strikes?
€11.60
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Dragon Games Pack x 3
An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world! Play the game. Save the realm.
€9.00
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Dragons Love Underpants
Huge scaly DRAGONS roamed the land In long gone days of olde. They LOVED to wear big underpants In colours bright and bold. With flaming holes in their undies, a pack of pant-loving dragons embark on a knicker-nicking adventure through the Kingdom of Pantasia in this hilarious new story.
€9.00
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Excuse Me, Are You a T-Rex?
There’s a T-Rex in town and one little dinosaur is on a MISSION: a mission to meet the T-Rex! How can you tell when you’ve met a T-Rex though? Easy! Just ask everyone you meet! On a journey through the age of the dinosaurs, if everyone you meet says, ‘I’m no T-Rex,’ there’s only one possibility.
€6.40
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Forever Fairies Pack x 2
Join the four newest fairies on their adventures in the Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will learn all there is to know about how fairies help save the day. Welcome to the Forever Tree! The new fairies, Lulu, Nova, Coco and Zali, can’t wait to explore their home in the Forever Tree.
€6.40
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The Gecko and the Echo
Goldy wants one thing, and one thing only - to be a STAR. On the sunny island this gecko calls home, it's always THE GOLDY SHOW, morning 'til night. But when you're dazzled by the limelight, it's easy to lose sight of the world around you.
€6.40
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I Love Magical Unicorns! Activity Book
Explore an enchanted world in this magical sticker activity book! With over 400 stickers.
€7.70
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Isadora Moon and the New Girl
Isadora Moon is special because she's different. When a new girl, Ava, joins her class, Isadora is keen to make friends. But Ava's not interested. Can Isadora help Ava to let her guard down, and give her new school a chance?
€9.00
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Jonty Gentoo - The Adventures of a Penguin
Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime! Jonty the gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure, all the way to Antarctica!
€10.30
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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Early Readers Pack x 4
Early Reader editions of Julia Donaldson and Axel Schefflers classic tales, containing the complete story and pictures in a pocket-book format with clearer typeface and layout to support children gaining confidence with their reading.
€12.90
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Kwame's Magic Quest: Rise of the Green Flame
The day has finally come for eight-year-old Kwame to start Nkonyaa School and learn magic! With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this magical, action-packed adventure.
€6.40
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LEGO® City: Ready to Work
Kids get to enjoy hours of entertaining adventures with this activity book – LEGO® City: Ready to Work! It’s packed with exciting and humorous comic-strip stories, fun activities and puzzles, and a FREE minifigure.
€11.60
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Love Puppies Pack x 4
With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies are here to help kids overcome some tough social situations.
€12.90
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We Are Groot
Marvel fan-favourite Groot stars in this original storybook that explores what it means to be part of a family. With a kid-friendly art style and simple, early-years text, Groot learns the true meaning of acceptance!
€7.70
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Mia's Brave Move
Mia has come to live with her Grandma in a land of forests and snow. It isn't at all like her old life in the city... But when she watches the snow falling around her one night, Mia realises that she is just like one of the snowflakes - unique and perfect in her own way.
€6.40
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My Bum is So Spooky!
It's Halloween and one little boy is feeling VERY SPOOKY, WOOOOOOO! With all of his friends ready for trick-or-treat fun, and with brilliant costumes galore, this might just be the best Halloween ever!
€9.00
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My Bum's on the Run
A brilliantly funny picture book from the hilarious duo behind the phenomenal I Need A New Bum! series. Today is race day! I’m here at the start. I so want to win – I have hope in my heart. I’m ready… I’m steady… And off I go!
€9.00
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Not Another Unicorn Book!
When a unicorn who hates unicorn books realises that she is, in fact, IN A UNICORN BOOK herself, she does everything she can to get out. Can she run out of the book? Jump? Eat her way through the pages?! One thing's for sure: it will be a whole lot of fun to watch this unicorn try to get out of yet another unicorn book...
€9.00
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Pets Rule Pack x 4
With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
€9.00
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Pokémon: Phonics Boxed Set
Learn to read with help from your favourite Pokemon! This boxed set of twelve easy-to-read books is designed just for kids learning their letter sounds. The fun, action-packed stories in each book feature beloved Pokemon.
€11.60
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Pokemon Young Readers: Fuecoco the Berry Thief
Join Liko and Sprigatito on an adventure to Paldea! Explore the new region of Paldea with new friends Liko and Sprigatito! This early reader is a fantastic introduction to reading with simple text and pictures.
€7.70
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Scratch Art: Super Cute Pets
Filled with fun activities to complete and puzzles to solve, this fantastic scratch art activity book is a fantastic way to keep little hands and minds busy.
€7.70
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Sharks in Slime
A fun Shark-themed activity bound to provide hours of entertainment!
€9.00
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The Snow Thief
Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it’s winter! But Squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it? You bet he will! Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears! Is there a snow thief on the loose?
€10.30
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Speak Up!
Join the brilliantly passionate and instantly loveable Rocket as she organises a peaceful protest to save her local library!
€7.70
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Spiderman: Ultimate Sticker Book
Spider-Man and Spider-Gwen are back! Join them as they face off against a powerful villain. With more than 100 full-colour stickers, this book will appeal to young Marvel fans looking for adventure.
€7.70
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The Stinky Wonky Donkey
Dinky Donkey tells us all about which animals she loves the best of all. And whether it's a reindeer, a zebra, a horse or a camel, one thing's for sure: our cute friend Dinky Donkey loves ALL creatures!
€6.40
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Super School Kids and the Baby Alien Rescue
On an average morning at Nisbet Primary School, no one expects the day to erupt into complete chaos. But when a whole load of eggs start to hatch sweet baby aliens in a hilarious new caper from the author of Super Space Kids Save Planet Drizzlebottom, you’ll be giggling away in no time.
€7.70
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Supertato Bind-Up Special
Join Supertato for two terrific adventures! He's always there for you when the chips are down. He's the supermarket superhero with eyes everywhere - but now there's a pea on the loose. A very, very naughty pea.
€10.30
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There's No Such Thing as Ghosts
Can YOU find the ghosts in this spookily sweet search-and-find picture book? When a child is told there’s no such thing as ghosts, they don’t believe it for a second. Ghosts MUST exist!
€9.00
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This is Me
A hugely uplifting and full-of-heart picture book by CBeebies sensation George Webster and bestselling illustrator Tim Budgen! This is Me celebrates our differences and is perfect for every child and every family. It’s a beautiful, heartfelt and positive story, with illustrations that are guaranteed to make you smile.
€10.30
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Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop Sequin Edition
Unicorn is basically just like every other unicorn out there. Except for her rainbow poop! This sparkly picture book is bursting with unicorns, dragons, princesses, fairies and mischief. Contains small parts, not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
€10.30
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When Jelly Had a Wobble
When Jelly is entered into the 'Best Food Competition', it makes him wobble with worry. Suddenly he's filled with self-doubt. But soon Jelly learns that the things that make us different should be celebrated... and that it's definitely OK to have a wobble every now and then.
€3.80
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Why Not?
Perfect for every child and every family, Why Not? is an energetic, heartfelt and positive story, with bright illustrations sure to inspire everyone to give things a try - after all, why not?!
€10.30
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Wigglesbottom Primary: The Pirate Cat
Another hilarious take on school life from the brilliant Pamela Butchart - three stories of mayhem and chaos where pupils' imaginations run riot... The strangest things happen at Wigglesbottom Primary!
€9.00
