Top list: Children's books

Little readers, big adventures. You'll find the most popular children's books and beloved characters here. Nextory provides a safe and fun space for kids to explore new stories—from magical tales and soothing bedtime stories to the best easy-to-read chapter books for beginning readers. Always carefully curated for both entertainment and learning.

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Demon Dentist

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Demon Dentist


The new jaw-achingly funny novel from David Walliams, the number one bestselling author! Make your appointment if you dare…

Darkness had come to the town. Strange things were happening in the dead of night. Children would put a tooth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, but in the morning they would wake up to find… a dead slug; a live spider; hundreds of earwigs creeping and crawling beneath their pillow.Evil was at work. But who or what was behind it…?

Listen to this book and find out!

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Hop, Hop

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Hop, Hop


Help your child learn how to count backwards as you hop your way from six to one in ‘Hop, Hop’, an English language-learning book in the ‘Hello English’ collection.

With colourful illustrations, a useful English keyword list and a simple yet fun story about a game of hopscotch, ‘Hop, Hop’ will help your child learn the words for movement including hop, skip, leap - and more!

‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.

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Bad Dad

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Bad Dad


The heart-warming and hilariously brilliant story, beautifully read by number one bestselling author David Walliams.

Dads come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

There are fat ones and thin ones, tall ones and short ones.

There are young ones and old ones, clever ones and stupid ones.

There are silly ones and serious ones, loud ones and quiet ones.

Of course, there are good dads, and bad dads . . .

A high-speed cops and robbers adventure with heart and soul about a father and son taking on the villainous Mr Big – and winning!

This riches-to-rags story will have you on the edge of your seat and howling with laughter!

Bad Dad is a fast and furious, heart-warming story of a father and son on an adventure – and a thrilling mission to break an innocent man into prison!

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I Can Add

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I Can Add


“I Can Add” is an entertaining story/song combination perfect to teach young children beginning addition with silly lyrics and rhyming text. Adorable illustrations, coupled with an easy to follow “word-for-word” story, will entertain pre-readers and reinforce early literacy and math skills. Children and parents alike will enjoy reading and singing along to “I Can Add” over and over again!

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Paddington : The original story of the bear from Peru

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Paddington : The original story of the bear from Peru


The original story about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Performed by Stephen Fry.

Paddington Bear first met the Brown family at a railway station – Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and a label reading ‘Please look after this bear’. Without further ado, Mr and Mrs Brown promptly welcomed the adventurous bear into their family, and in honour of their meeting place they named him Paddington.

The Browns soon discover that Paddington is a most unusual bear. Ordinary things – like having a bath – become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around.

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Counting from One to Ten

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Counting from One to Ten


‘Counting from One to Ten’ is an English language learning book from the ‘Hello English’ collection.

With colourful illustrations and a useful English keyword list, ‘Counting from One to Ten’ helps your little ones learn to count in English with this fun story that incorporates numbers and colors.

‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.

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Best Friends Forever The Graphic Novel

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Best Friends Forever The Graphic Novel


The bestselling You’re Invited to a Creepover middle grade series comes to graphic novels with this sixth book about a girl whose new friend may be more sinister than she appears.

Katie Lee is majorly bummed when her BFF moves away. But her hopes soar when the new girl at school, Whitney, befriends her right away and invites her to spend the night at her house for a sleepover. Katie loved sleepovers with her old best friend, so she’s sure she will have a great time. But something is not quite right at Whitney’s house. Whitney seems really, really into her dolls…and later that night, Katie’s convinced that the dolls are threatening her. The next morning, a freaked-out Katie decides that maybe she hasn’t found a new BFF after all. Whitney, however, has made up her mind about Katie—they’re going to be best friends forever…no matter what.

Creepy full-color graphic panels tell the story with the same horror as the original novel! This too-close-for-comfort friendship tale is ranked a 5 on the Creep-o-Meter.

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A Dangerous Path

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A Dangerous Path


Travel back into the rich feline fantasy world of the Warrior Cats in the fifth book series! Battles for honour and territory continue as Fireheart takes over the ThunderClan in this dramatic adventure.

With Bluestar both increasingly ill, Fireheart must take on even more responsibility within ThunderClan. But terrible dreams of danger and death haunt Fireheart's dreams, as Tigerclaw seeks revenge and renegade dogs threaten everyone. Has StarClan abandoned ThunderClan forever?

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Three Little Pigs

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Three Little Pigs


Part of the ‘Hello English’ collection, ‘Three Little Pigs’, is a simple and easy-to-follow re-telling of the classic English fable about three pigs that build their houses from hay, wood, and stone.

With colourful illustrations, a useful English keyword list and a simple yet fun story, this English language learning book teaches children a bunch of new words such as pig, friend, strong - and many more!

‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.

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Molly #1: The Torn Teddy Bear

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Molly #1: The Torn Teddy Bear


Molly goes playing in the rain.

It is a lot of fun, but then her teddy bear has a bad accident.

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THOSE FUNNY BUNNIES – Complete Series: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit & The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (With Original Illustrations) : Children's Book Classics Illustrated by Beatrix Potter

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THOSE FUNNY BUNNIES – Complete Series: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit & The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (With Original Illustrations) : Children's Book Classics Illustrated by Beatrix Potter


This carefully crafted ebook: "THOSE FUNNY BUNNIES – Complete Series: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit & The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (With Original Illustrations)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.

"The Tale of Peter Rabbit" is a British children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter that follows mischievous and disobedient young Peter Rabbit as he is chased about the garden of Mr. McGregor. He escapes and returns home to his mother who puts him to bed after dosing him with camomile tea.

"The Tale of Benjamin Bunny" is a sequel, and tells of Peter's return to Mr. McGregor's garden with his cousin Benjamin to retrieve the clothes he lost there during his previous adventure.

"The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies": Benjamin Bunny and his cousin Flopsy are the parents of six young rabbits called simply The Flopsy Bunnies. The story concerns how the Flopsy Bunnies, while raiding a rubbish heap of rotting vegetables, fall asleep and are captured by Mr. McGregor who places them in a sack.

"The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit" - A bad rabbit finds a good rabbit sitting on a bench eating a carrot his mother gave him. Wanting the carrot, he takes it from the good rabbit and scratches him. The good rabbit escapes and hides in a nearby hole. Meanwhile, a hunter notices the bad rabbit sitting on the bench and mistakes him for a bird. Bad rabbit loses his tail and whiskers.

Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist best known for her children's books featuring animals. Potter's books continue to sell throughout the world in many languages with her stories being retold in song, film, ballet, and animation.

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The Mochi Makers

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The Mochi Makers


A girl and her grandmother spend the day making mochi together in this gentle and joyous “storytelling treat” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) celebrating family, tradition, and the memories that matter most.

Emi and Obaachan are making mochi. It’s a recipe that’s been passed down for generations. Obaachan brought it with her when she first came to America from Japan and now, Emi is about to become her family’s newest mochi maker!

They mix and pound and twist and wrap. The Japanese rice cakes are sticky and chewy, colorful and tasty, and—most importantly—made with love. For Emi and Obaachan, making mochi becomes a way to remember those they’ve lost, make lots of new memories, and have a fun and family-filled day.

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Paddington at St Paul’s

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Paddington at St Paul’s


A funny picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru – now a major movie star!

For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world.

When Mr Gruber takes Paddington on a special outing to St Paul’s Cathedral, there is one surprise after another. But the biggest of all comes when Paddington is mistaken for a choir bear and suddenly finds himself joining the choir for a most unusual rehearsal!

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One Piece of String

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One Piece of String


One piece of string comes untied from a parcel and changes into a spider's web, a ropy updo, a layer of snow on a birdhouse roof, and other surprises.

Illustrated using Jocelyn's delightful paper collage, this wordless board book invites little ones to follow along and discover that each spread is made up of one single piece! This is a book that will inspire the youngest readers to see their own expanding worlds as a collection of interconnected shapes and colors.

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You Can't Come in Here! The Graphic Novel

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You Can't Come in Here! The Graphic Novel


The bestselling You’re Invited to a Creepover middle grade series comes to graphic novels with this second book about neighbors who may be more than they appear.

Emily Hunter loves hanging out with her new neighbors. From their decked-out rec room to their almost-professional guitar playing, Drew and Vicky Strig are super cool.

Since Drew and Vicky are homeschooled, Emily’s other friends haven’t gotten to know them yet. So Emily comes up with a plan for everyone to meet—a big party and sleepover at her house! But as Emily gets ready for the party, she begins to wonder about Drew and Vicky. They won’t let Emily into certain rooms in their house. And a wolf howls on their lawn every night. Is it only Emily’s overactive imagination or are the new neighbors more than just a little strange?

Creepy full-color graphic panels tell the story with the same horror as the original novel! This terrifying tale is a level 4 on the Creep-o-Meter.

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My Family

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My Family


My Family’ is a ‘Hello English’ language learning book that helps little learners grasp the basics of family life in English.

With colourful illustrations and a simple yet fun story, this English picture book teaches children all the words they’ll need to talk about their family.

Accompanied by a keyword list outlining some of the most important words – including; family, home, sister and brother – ‘My Family’ will help children understand families in English.

‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.

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Paddington and the Christmas Surprise

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Paddington and the Christmas Surprise


A funny, festive picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru.

When the Browns take Paddington to the Christmas grotto at the local department store, their journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of unexpected surprises. But the best surprise is a present from Santa. After all, who else would find the perfect present for a bear like Paddington?

Join Paddington on his festive adventure as he discovers why Santa Claus makes everyone’s Christmas so special.

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Paddington at the Carnival

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Paddington at the Carnival


A hilarious story about Paddington, the much-loved bear from Peru – now a major movie star!

It’s Springtime again and Mr Gruber is taking Paddington down to the canal to join in the the fun at the Spring Carnival. Hoping to win a boat ride for two, the friends enter the Busy Bee Adventure Trail. Paddington soon discovers that he’s very good at spotting things beginning with the letter B, but it seems that he’s not the only one with his eye on the prize…

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How to be a Land Monster : Disney/Pixar Luca

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How to be a Land Monster : Disney/Pixar Luca


Inspired by the Disney and Pixar film, Luca, this extension story provides a fun and engaging narrated experience with sound effects and music joining Luca and Alberto as they teach the listener how to survive on land as a sea monster.

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Animated Classics: Disney's Beauty and the Beast : Disney

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Animated Classics: Disney's Beauty and the Beast : Disney


A wonderful audiobook of the fresh retelling of the classic Disney film, 'Beauty and the Beast'. An audiobook enriched with sound effects and music. A new way to enjoy a Disney classic!