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It's Mr Silly's birthday and Little Miss Helpful is organising his birthday party, but unfortunately Little Miss Helpful isn't as helpful as she sounds. Somehow or other things never quite turn out as they are meant to. Will Mr Silly's birthday party be a success?

This beautiful graphic-novel adaptation of The Breadwinner animated film tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana who must disguise herself as a boy to support her family during the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan. Deborah Ellis's original novel, The Breadwinner, has been an international bestseller for more than 15 years.

TREASURE HUNTER, TOMB ROBBER, TROUBLE MAKERJake Atlas and his family are on the run, hunted by international police while chasing the mysterious People of the Snake to stop them from hiding the secret history of humankind. But when the family's friend, Sami, is poisoned, the People of the Snake force the Atlases to work for them in exchange for a cure. Their mission: to locate a legendary lost city and the tomb of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl in the jungles of Honduras - home to bandits, big cats, tarantulas and crocodiles. But the family's greatest enemy is themselves, as their squabbles threaten to get them into even deeper trouble. In order to reach the tomb, the family must survive ancient traps, jump out of a crashing plane, escape a jaguar's lair, climb a cliff of skulls, jump over a huge waterfall and escape from a trap of swinging blades!A brilliant heart-thumping sequel to the increasingly popular Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake, this is another high-octane adventure, full of laughs and high-tech gadgets, from an award-winning author.

Gotcha! Scholastic's bestselling Pok mon titles have all the stats and facts kids need to know about new Pok mon -- and the classic Pok mon from Pok mon GO!

By turns thrilling, dramatic and touching, this is the story of Henry the Eighth and Catherine of Aragon's divorce as you've never heard it before - from the eyes of their daughter, Princess Mary.More than anything Mary just wants her family to stay together; for her mother and her father - and for her - to all be in the same place at once. But when her father announces that his marriage to her mother was void and by turns that Mary doesn't really count as his child, she realises things will never be as she hoped.Things only get worse when her father marries again. Separated from her mother and forced to work as a servant for her new sister, Mary must dig deep to find the strength to stand up against those who wish to bring her down. Despite what anyone says, she will always be a princess. She has the blood of a princess and she is ready to fight for what is rightfully hers.

Containing a beautiful and eclectic selection of many of Alain Gree's most well-known and loved images, this book covers a huge range of subject areas, including insects, birds, animals, fish, weather, farming, trees, flowers, transport and space.

Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascinating book is filled with 100 historical facts, bright, infographic-style illustrations, a glossary and index. There are also links to specially selected websites with video clips and more information.

Don't miss the epic conclusion to the Talon Saga from New York Times bestselling author, Julie Kagawa...'MUST READ!''I did not want to put it down.'What if dragons walked among us in human form? Enter a modern fantasy of heroes, sacrifice, forbidden love and enemies turned allies who have no choice but to fight side by side.TODAY, WE STRIKE BACK.WE SHOW TALON THAT WE WILL NEVER ACCEPT THEIR NEW WORLD.Ember Hill has learned a shocking truth. She is the blood of the Elder Wyrm, the ancient dragon who is on the verge of world domination.With the order of St. George destroyed, she must journey to the Amazon jungle in search of one who might hold the key to take down Talon. As the stakes are rising and the Elder Wyrm is declaring war, time is running out for the rogues and any dragon not affiliated with Talon.The final battle approaches and if Talon are victorious, the world will burn.Readers are loving Inferno!'What a great ending to a fabulous series! ...It's going to be a tough goodbye''Julie Kagawa once again outdoes herself. I am honestly at a loss for words.''A thrilling conclusion to a fantastically compelling series.''It's a series not to be missed!'*** The Talon Saga Book #1 TalonBook #2 RogueBook #3 SoldierBook #4 LegionBook #5 Inferno

Three fantastic adventures with everyone's favourite big-hearted elephant!

A festive activity book full of enchanting scenes to colour and bring to life using the transfers provided. Scenes include carol singers, a Christmas tree and Santa's sleigh, and there are dozens of transfers of snowmen, gifts and decorations to add to the busy pages. Part of a range of pocket-sized paperbacks that make perfect stocking fillers.

A tale of murder, betrayal and one girl's courage from #1 New York Times bestselling author Renee Ahdieh.

A practical and fun first experiences novelty book for toddlers who are starting nursery, with parent and carer tips.

2 new first pop-up books, featuring the world of the sea and a range of vehicles. Illustrated in striking graphic style, they make perfect gifts for little ones. Ages: 1+

puffer fishPuffer Fish as Pets. Freshwater Puffer Fish Facts, Care, Information, Food, Poisoning, Aquarium, Diseases, All Included. Everything you need to know about Puffer Fish as pets and more. Guaranteed to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about Puffer Fish.Facts, care, information, food, poisoning, aquarium, diseases, all included. Porcupine fish, green spotted puffer fish, dwarf puffer fish, figure 8 and green puffer fish, all covered.The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style.In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Elliott Lang covers all aspects of keeping Puffer Fish. The book is full of sound advice and answers to your questions.

Dive deep into the world of Bikini Bottom in this collection of award-winning comics starring everyone's favourite porous, yellow friend--SpongeBob SquarePants!

Inspired by his own travels to write this book, Matt Lamothe will transport readers across the globe and back with this gorgeously illustrated picture book.

A fantastic first introduction in a large show-and-tell format, with beautiful illustrations and simple captions.

A treacherous voyage across the open seas is the last hope for safety and freedom for five young people from around the world.

A new artist to the series- Stephan Lomp- brings two new irresistible titles. Things That Go! celebrates the vehicles that are endlessly appealing to babies. With call-out identifications on each spread, the book is a vibrant introduction to vehicles that fly, drive, sail, dig, lift, and dump.

Babies will love Baby Animals (who doesn't?), a charmingly illustrated menagerie of chicks, calves, cubs, owlets, and more. These cute animal newborns love to do the same things as human babies, from playing to snuggling.

Explore ten of the world's most diverse environments and reveal their hidden secrets with a magic coloured lens that illuminates each page in a kaleidoscope of colour.

The soothing classical tunes and beautiful illustrations in this book are a perfect way to lull little children to sleep at the end of a busy day. With five tunes to listen to and soft illustrations of nocturnal owls serenading animals to sleep, this book will have little ones fast asleep in no time.

Did you know you cry two types of tears? And up to 30 trillion red blood cells pass through your heart in a minute? With colourful, infographic-style illustrations this book is packed with surprising facts and useful information on exactly 100 topics about the human body. A useful reference book for home, school and general knowledge quizzes.

This book collects 17 of Andersen's incomparable stories, among them The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, The Red Shoes; The wild Swans and his fantasy masterpiece, The Snow Queen. The book is illustrated in full colour by W. Heath Robinson.

These super simple chunky mini books are designed specifically to introduce babies and toddlers to the best-selling The Dinosaur That Pooped stories. With just a few words per page, colourful backgrounds and big pictures, they are quick to read but perfect for little ones to enjoy.

This revised edition fully supports GCSE students learning Spanish. Up-to-date curriculum coverage with extensive vocabulary, translations and examples enables users to manipulate language confidently. Grammar support includes full verb tables and the illustrated thematic supplement, with photocard activities, prepares students for exams.

There are 20 of the biggest, fiercest dinosaurs to build in this ROAR-some sticker book, with over ten pages of stickers of terrifying teeth, beady eyes and enormous tails. Children can recreate a triceratops, diplodocus, tyrannosaurus-rex and more. Includes statistics on when each dinosaur lived, what they ate and how big they were.

New York will come alive with this beautiful, colourful pop-up book from Lonely Planet Kids. The perfect introduction to the magic of New York for any age, this beautifully illustrated, stylish look at the city's iconic landmarks will kickstart the travel bug in young explorers! Includes pop-ups of Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and more.