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Kids Books

Inspire young minds with 25% off our Kids' Book collection for World Book Day 2026.

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  • Discount valid until midnight on the 6th March 2026
  • Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts

Introduce young minds to Scotland’s historic past through some of its most famous stories and places in our Kids Books collection Meet friendly Highland Cow's, adventurous Puffin's and explore the wonderful myth and legend that surrounds Scottish heritage.

children ages 10+

Robert the Bruce - King of Scots

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Robert the Bruce - King of Scots is a fresh and vivid retelling of one of the most dramatic tales in Scottish history. Award-winning novelist James...

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children ages 5-10

The Legend of the First Unicorn

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In The Legend of the First Unicorn, it seems nothing can raise a smile from Prince Donald, not even the baker's treats or the bard's songs. Hana, t...

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children ages 5-10

The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster

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In The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster, Ishbel and Kenneth need to save their family from going hungry, so when they remember the old local tale ...

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children ages 4-7

The Secret Of The Kelpie

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In The Secret Of The Kelpie, every loch in Scotland, however beautiful, has its cold, dark depths. And every loch in Scotland has its kelpie. But i...

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children ages 0-5

The Steves

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In The Steves, when Steve meets Steve, neither can believe it. Surely one of them must be the first Steve, the best Steve, the Stevest Steve. The c...

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children ages 0-5

Willow the Wildcat

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Willow the Wildcat and her brother Corrie live in a cosy den in the forest with their mum. But disaster strikes when a nosy sheepdog collapses thei...

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children ages 0-5

Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny off a Bus

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Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny off a Bus is favourite Scottish rhyming book that comes with moving parts to bring the rhyme to life for little ones whe...

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children ages 0-5

There was a Wee Lassie who swallowed a Midgie

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There was a Wee Lassie who swallowed a Midgie is a hilarious twist on a much-loved rhyme. The wee lassie swallows a succession of Scotland's favour...

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children ages 5-10

The Celts and All That

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The Celts and All That is bursting with blood-curdling battles and dead important details, such as human sacrifice and head-hunting, looting, pilla...

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children ages 5-10

How To Train Your Dragon

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How To Train Your Dragon is book 1 of the fantastic series which inspired the How To Train Your Dragon films. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third i...

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children ages 8-12

The Siege of Caerlaverock

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The Siege of Caerlaverock features 12-year-old Ada who is a laundress of little consequence, but the new castle commander Brian de Berclay has his ...

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children ages 10+

The Stone of Destiny

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In The Stone of Destiny, Ailsa doesn’t t believe in faerie tales, only the monsters in them. But, with the mark on her face, most people consider h...

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Children Ages 0-5

No Such Thing as Nessie

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Dive into a delightful monster hunting adventure with "No Such Thing as Nessie!" This fun tale features bright, playful illustrations that vividly ...

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Children Ages 0-5

My Granny Went To Scotland And She Brought Back...

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My Granny went to Scotland and she brought me back... a daft wee dog, a bellowing piper, and even the Loch Ness Monster! As the gifts grow bigger ...

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Children Ages 0-5

How to be a Viking

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Join Hiccup, from How to Train your Dragon in this delightful tale of How to be a Viking. Hiccup might be small, careful, and a bit shy—especially ...

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Children Ages 7+

You Wouldn't Want to be a Viking Explorer

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In You Wouldn't Want to...Be a Viking Explorer, join a young adventurer preparing to sail across the Atlantic in search of a brand‑new life. Along ...

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Children Ages 0-5

Hello Scottish Birds

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Introduce your little ones to the wonderful variations of Scotland's Birds. From the rare swooping osprey to the burrow-digging puffin, and the fas...

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Children Ages 3+

The Queen of Birds

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The Queen of Birds is an exquisite picture book retelling of a well-known traditional tale by Karine Polwart, one of Scotland’s most well-known son...

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children ages 0-5

Harris the Hero

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Harris the Hero is a lonely puffin with nothing to do. He sets out travelling, looking for adventure and meets a lost baby seal. Harris bravely hel...

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children ages 5-10

Sticker Dolly Dressing Unicorns

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In Sticker Dolly Dressing Unicorns, unicorn fans will adore this addition to the bestselling Sticker Dolly Dressing series. The unicorn is the nati...

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children ages 0-5

Maggie's Magical Islands

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Maggie's Magical Islands book follows the success of Maggie’s Mittens and Maggie’s Monster books. Young readers will love this fun new adventure di...

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Children Ages 5-10

Awesome Scotland Kids Jigsaw

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This lively 300-piece Awesome Scotland Kids Jigsaw is packed with all the things that make Scotland special! Discover famous landmarks like Edinbur...

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Children Ages 0-5

First Magic Painting: Knights and Castles

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First Magic Painting: Knights and Castles invites little artists to bring charming black-and-white scenes to life—featuring brave knights and their...

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Children ages 0-5

What a Waste

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A wonderfully illustrated and informative book for younger readers, What a Waste gives an insight to the importance of recycling, renewables and be...

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