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Plenty for young Star Wars fans to do: things to make, including a Chewbacca hand puppet, a stormtrooper helmet, and the Yoda decoder (Aurebesh alphabet provided); characters to draw, a full-size art pad to draw on and a page of stickers. Age 8+

Hungarian physician and polymath Alexander Lenard made this translation of Winnie-the-Pooh while working as a tutor of English and Latin. An instant bestseller, it has continued to delight readers young and old for six decades, as they revisit the adventures of Christopherus Robinus around Silva Centum Jugerum (Hundred Acre Wood) in the company of Porcellus (Piglet), Ior (Eeyore), Bubo (Owl) and the rest – not forgetting, of course, the horribilis heffalumpus.

Three children, Joe, Beth and Frannie and their cousin Rick, live in a cottage deep in the country, near the Enchanted Wood where the Faraway Tree grows. High in the tree live the children’s friends Silky the fairy, Moon-Face and Saucepan Man, and at the top there is always a new magical land to explore. First published in 1943, this famous adventure story has new, colourful illustrations by Mark Beech and large print for young readers. Age 5+

This slipcased three-book set contains the complete collection of Enid Blyton's well-loved stories about the Magic Faraway Tree, the children who explore it, and the adventures they have in the many different lands to which it leads them.

The competing species of Terrans, Zerg and Protoss, from the StarCraft games, as well as their weaponry, vehicles and equipment, are profiled in this illustrated manual, presented as an official Terran Dominion Marine Corps Combat Handbook.

The Teletubbies visit the Tiddlytubbies in this entertaining board book. Young readers can join in with simple actions, such as clapping, knocking and waving, and have fun repeating the names of all the ‘Tubbies’. Age 1+

Preceding the events of the recent film Solo, this adventure is set on the planet Corellia, where fellow orphans Han and Qi'ra compete on a special mission for their crime boss but end up on the run together when things go wrong. Age 8+

The friends in these ten stories include a milkman on a rescue mission; kind Mrs Cocoa, who produces a get-better box for a ‘cross, spotty child’; and the chimney sweep, whose visit has a very unexpected result.

Bad Harry is usually at the centre of the mischief in these short stories, whether he is breaking plates, hiding unwanted crusts or being suspiciously quiet in the library.

The Halo video game has generated a number of sequels and spin-offs, employing a wide range of fantastical spacecraft and weaponry. This guide analyses an array of ships, including the Pillar of Autumn and Infinity, in large-scale cutaway diagrams and illustrations. Age 10+

In these three illustrated stories, Gordon teaches Thomas a lesson, the little engine visits London and meets the queen, and his new wheels enable him to race Bertie the Bus. The book includes a map of the island of Sodor. Age 2+

Finding Woozles, meeting the Heffalump, solving the problem of Eeyore’s tail: Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the 100 Aker Wood set off on their adventures – some of them as dangerous as looking for the North Pole – in this collection of 17 stories from Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. The book is illustrated with EH Shepard’s original drawings in full colour and ends with ‘The End’ from Now We Are Six. Age 5+

Originally published in 1949, this was one of the first titles written by Reverend Awdry. Reprinted in a small format hardback and with its original illustrations by C Reginald Dalby, the book contains four short stories about Thomas’s adventures on the branch line. Age 4+

The activities in this book encourage good behaviour. Stickers are awarded for tidiness, helpfulness or being good at bedtime. Parents can use the charts and certificates to set and reward specific challenges. Age 2+

Left alone to mind the flock while the other shepherds go to Bethlehem to see the new Messiah, one young shepherd boy has an astonishing encounter with the Angel Gabriel.

Monkey is irritated when Little One arrives in the jungle and won’t leave him alone. But when Little One disappears, Monkey realizes he misses him, and sets out to find his friend. Age 3+

High in the Swiss mountains, a village lives in fear of a terrible dragon; then Mimi finds a baby dragon in the woodshed, reunites him with his mother, and happiness returns to the mountain.

Having stowed away in a suitcase, Mary arrives in Dover and makes her way to London, where she has fun at a dance class, plays with toy boats and orders an enormous quantity of cake. Age 6+

Mary, a small bear with a huge personality, is invited to America. Arriving by cruise ship, she soon catches some thieves, rescues a drowning boy and becomes a Hollywood star. Age 6+

Add a sticker to each spread, colour the pictures, then read the story. In A White Christmas the Mr Men and Little Miss characters try to help Santa bring snow to Australia; in A Christmas Carol, Mr Mean experiences the pleasure of giving. Age 3+

As Thomas chugs from station to farm to docks, readers lift the flaps to answer questions and spot surprises: a mouse on the tracks, the inside of a lighthouse… Last stop is the circus, but what’s under the big top? Age 2+

This board book invites readers to sing new lyrics involving Thomas and his friends to the familiar tune of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. Each sturdy page features a different engine, while the gifts include snowmen and candy canes. Age 2+

Age 3+

This easy-to-carry book uses spotting, counting, colouring and tracing activities to help young children learn numbers, shapes and colours. Stickers are included and can be used to complete some of the pictures. Age 2+

Christmas draws near, and on the farm the fate of Gertrude the goose seems sealed; but can young Charlie face killing his beautiful white goose?

This Star Wars activity set contains press-out parts to build both an X-wing fighter (as piloted by Luke Skywalker) and a distinctive Empire TIE fighter. There are games, puzzles and activities in the accompanying booklet. Age 7+

Explore Han Solo’s Corellian light freighter in this detailed activity set, comprising a book containing games and information about the ship and its passengers, and robust press-out parts to make a large model. Age 7+

As a boy Adam Hargreaves inspired his father, Roger, to create the Mr Men, and this book is written and illustrated by him. These 20 stories have fairy-tale themes, feature ogres, witches, and fairies, and include a range of Mr Men and Little Miss characters. Age 2+

Look at the step-by-step instructions in the How to Draw book, and practise drawing the characters on the blank pages of the sketch book. You’ll soon be ready to colour and add details to the sketchbook pictures with the help of the stencils and stickers. Age 5+

Dorrie puts on a brilliant play and even makes the costumes herself. Big Witch loves the show, until she discovers Dorrie has ruined her fancy-dress costume. Luckily, Dorrie has a clever idea. A highly illustrated classic from the 1960s. Age 6+

A goose that didn’t get roasted; the nativity play that banished Princess Serafina’s sadness; a letter for Christmas from the First World War; one young shepherd boy’s astonishing meeting with the Angel Gabriel; and mother and baby Mountain Dragon reunited on Christmas Day... These five timeless stories by one of today’s greatest storytellers are illustrated by equally renowned children’s illustrators, including Sophie Allsopp, Michael Foreman and Quentin Blake. Age 4+.

Living in Berne Zoo, Mary Plain is an orphan bear with an appetite for adventure. In this story, she goes on a ‘svisit’ and tries lots of new things. First published in 1931, this new edition has contemporary black-line illustrations by Clara Vulliami. Age 6+

Cherry is swept out to sea and encounters ghosts from a mine; two children rescue a strange old man caught in an animal trap… Five mystical, sometimes dark, short stories are connected by their location: Zennor, on the coast at the edge of Britain. With beautiful colour illustrations, these are haunting, magical tales. Age 9+

First appearing in the 1920s, the enduringly popular Rupert the Bear comic strip still features in the Daily Express today, and this is his 82nd annual. The stories include an adventure from 1939, as well as a brand new tale, ‘Rupert and the Christmas Birds’, and there are games and instructions for making Christmas decorations. Age 7+

This three-novel collection examines conflict from different perspectives: two boys evacuated to the country in Friend or Foe, Jewish children fleeing the Nazis in Waiting for Anya and animals at the front in War Horse. These stories do not avoid the horrors of battle, but reflect the bravery and heroism of ordinary individuals caught up in events beyond their control. Age 8+