A classic and beautifully illustrated collection of nursery rhymes, poems, stories, and learning by best-loved authorâ¿illustrator, Shirley Hughes. A trip to the park on a windy day, counting ducks in the pond or simply enjoying playing hide and seek at home, there is so much that Katie and her little brother, Olly get up to in their charming pre-school world. The Shirley Hughes Treasury delights in celebrating the everyday life of children in five sections for you and your little ones to dip in and out of and share at bedtime and any other time of the day. Featuring an array of classic stories, engaging poems and nursery rhymes as well as early learning, this essential collection celebrates the work of one our most revered authors to be treasured by a new generation of first readers and is the perfect gift.
Enjoy and encourage imaginative Halloween play with your baby in this spooktacular finger wiggle book!Poke your fingers through the holes of this lighthearted Halloween board book to make wiggly legs for your favourite cast of creepy characters in spooky season! From the witch on her broom to the wolf howling at the moon, from the bat that's hanging upside down to the pumpkin that's round, share the joy of reading together with your baby. Bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, make this book the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.
Create your own robot in this bright and entertaining flip-flap book from MIT Kids Press!Mix and match the AlphaBot parts! What kind of robot will you build? Flip the pages to create 729 unique robots while learning an entire alphabet of robot words - from android to gears to Z-drive - in this fun and interactive introduction to robotics for young tech lovers!
What creepy, creaky, pop-up secrets lurk within Dracula's Journals? Peek inside if you dare!Have you ever wondered what Dracula was really like? This hilarious horror novelty book reveals all! Open the pages to pore over the journals of Count Dracula. Learn all about his everyday life from Doctor Frankenstein's School for Little Monsters (including his school report and a photo of the school "casket-ball" team), his holiday snaps, pictures of his pets, his favourite outfits and and the contents of his fridge with side-splitting secrets and ghoulish giggles. But beware the last page, turn it over with caution ... the count himself is waiting to pop up and say hello!
Raewyn Caisleyâ¿s gentle text and Gabriel Evanâ¿s timeless illustrations conjoin to celebrate the beauty of maths and friendship, hand in hand. From the parallel lines of moonlight pouring through her bedroom blinds, to counting daisy petals in the garden, Maddie adores maths. If only she had a friend who marvelled at it as she does. Then Dad takes Maddie, along with her new classmate Priya, to the observatory where the unfathomable numbers of stars take their breath away.
Get into the festive spirit with this beautiful and imaginative cook book by the winner of The Great British Bake Off. Learn how to make delicious gifts, perfect party food and showstopper cakes to perfection in this imaginative collection of deliciously festive recipes. Featuring easy to follow, beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of classic and creative bakes, this first baking book is jam-packed with inspiring content and has everything budding bakers need to get ahead for the Christmas season.
A touching celebration of nature by debut author Anne Twist, illustrated by world-renowned children's book artist Emily Sutton. Betty loves visiting Grandma and playing in her beautiful garden, Acorn Hollows. But when a mysterious creature starts destroying the Hollows, Betty must come up with a plan to save it. Whatever will she do?Anne Twist's joyous story is brought to life by Emily Sutton's stunning illustrations.
Sona Sharma lives in India with her busy family, where she learns about the ups and downs of family, friendship and life. "Warmly loving and evocative" The Guardian Sona and her friends are excited to learn their beloved teacher, Miss Rao, is getting married â¿ but then they panic that she might leave their school for ever after her wedding! They try all kinds of tactics, like wishing on a peacock feather and even starting a petition to keep Miss Rao. But Miss Rao's beautiful Indian wedding has a surprise in store for the girls.
A beautiful, lyrical story of a little boy and his two best friends, told in enchanting verse by renowned poet Owen Sheers and magnificently illustrated by award-winning artist Helen Stephens. Poet Owen Sheers and award-winning illustrator Helen Stephens have beautifully imagined the story of a little boy named Drew who sets off on an adventure with his best friends, Bunny and Moo. As the three fly around the world on a magic rug, powered by the friendship they share, they run into pirates and trouble on the dark sea. Can the three best friends find what they need to return home?
`A story of peace that we should all be singing. Wondrous.¿ Michael Morpurgo From the creators of Rain Before Rainbows comes a beautiful book that lights a path for all those who dare to dream of peace.A happy band of friends journey together, but dark clouds threaten their friendship and they lose their way in a story that starts in the safety of the happy and familiar, then goes on to explore the difficulty of discord and hurt; what it means to lose and find peace again; the bravery it takes to be a peace-maker; and the jubilance that peace ushers in. From smiles to small gestures, to natural beauty, we discover that while peace isn¿t always easy to find, it makes love and friendship whole.
When his best friend Tom is abducted, Alex Rider is given an ultimatum by Nightshade â¿ a sinister cult of assassins with a score to settle. But what twisted evil are they planning, and how is it connected to a revolutionary new gaming system?With no idea who to trust, Alex finds himself dragged into a nightmare world â¿ where nothing is real but the game could kill you. The clock is ticking and Nightshade is closing inâ¿The worldâ¿s bestselling teenage spy takes on a new and daring mission. This much-awaited new book in the bestselling Alex Rider series continues Alexâ¿s fight against the deadly assassins encountered in the last book, Nightshade. Alex still has unfinished business with this sinister group made up of brainwashed children, not least trying to reunite MI6 chief Mrs Jones, along with her long lost son and daughter. The adventure takes us deep into the life-changing world of augmented reality, where even Alex will struggle to succeed against the technology. A thrilling new challenge for the worldâ¿s best-loved teen superspy. Praise for Nightshade:"Pacy and ingenious." The Sunday Times"Anthony Horowitz is on cracking form here: the plot is gripping, the characters â¿ both familiar and new â¿ are fully fleshed, and it sparkles with his characteristic wit. We could do with Alex Rider now..." Daily Mail
A timely, inspiring and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression, from one of the world's most treasured bookmakers.After a cold, dark winter, doors opened. Children spilled out like sweets from a box. Amanda was last one out of the tower block. She brought some chalk with her. On every inch of the concrete outside, the children drew pictures of everything they could think of, from flowers and snails, to spaceships and queens. Before long, a beautiful and exotic garden spread out across the concrete.From master storyteller Bob Graham comes a charming, and gently post-pandemic story about finding optimism after a dark spell, and the nurturing power of community friendships in an urban setting. The Concrete Garden will resonate with anyone who has been apart from their loved ones, and will encourage us all to find the brightness and colour within ourselves.
Perfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In I'm a Frog!, Piggie has some ribbiting news! Can Gerald make the leap required to accept Piggie's new identity? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.
Stink turns super sleuth in an adventure that honours classic superheroes and mystery-solving.At a Moody family yard sale, Stink uncovers a box of old comics about a hero he¿s never heard of: Super Gecko. What could be more fantastic than a superhero with lizard superpowers? Hello, fun! Even better, Super Gecko is making a comeback, and Stink quickly becomes his number-one fan. Stink starts receiving mysterious notes signed by Super Gecko himself. But Super Gecko isn¿t real, is he? Using his own powers of deduction ¿ thanks to all the cool stuff he¿s learning at Saturday Science Club ¿ can Stink figure out who is writing the letters?
The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated natural history book is an ideal introduction to creatures of the seas.Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this modern guide to twenty of the most interesting marine animals from all around the world is packed with information and fun facts ¿ everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify our ocean-living friends. From the little shrimp to the big blue whale, taking in the magnificent narwhal, the beautiful moon jellyfish and the fascinating anglerfish along the way, there is so much to find out. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each animal and fascinating did-you-know facts!
From Joseph Coelho comes a compendium featuring twenty brilliantly illustrated tiny tales, each only ten words long!¿Invite me in,¿ she says, outside my tenth storey window...Is it possible to spin a tale using just ten words? It most certainly is! In this unique and magnificent compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us stories of underwater worlds, demon hamsters, bears in outer space, and portals to places unknown ... all in just ten words! Each tale has been paired with one of the finest illustrators working today ¿ and, together, the words and pictures will create a space for creativity as young readers imagine how the story might unravel. They might even be inspired to pen a ten word tiny tale of their own!Prefaced by a note from Joseph Coelho, and with two creative writing challenges at the back, this is the perfect gift for all those ready to unleash their imaginations.
The Red Eyes have taken over the Earth. Can Casey use her new powers to lead the resistance? The third in an exciting and original sci-fi adventure trilogy for the gaming generation.Catapulted forward four years, Casey and her teammates have landed on a very different Earth from the one they left only a few days before. The Red Eye aliens have taken over, leaving carnage in their wake as they ruthlessly search for the key to intergalactic domination. And they seem to have all the adults ¿ and Casey¿s younger brother Pete ¿ in their thrall. Determined to free their families and stop the Red Eyes from discovering the final piece in the puzzle, the gamers team up with a rag-tag bunch of teenagers who call themselves the Resistance. Casey still has the powers conferred on her by the wise and ancient Squids. But will it be enough?
The essential teenage guide to tackling anxiety, from award-winning well-being expert Nicola Morgan, author of the bestselling Blame My Brain.Anxiety is on many teenager¿s minds ¿ it¿s the word they use most often when they talk about their mental health. Award-winning author and teenage brain expert Nicola Morgan is here to help, with this practical guide to help young people understand their anxiety and cope with the challenges of modern life. Based on the latest science, No Worries is packed with advice to help teenagers master the best tricks and hacks to stay firmly in control of worries and embrace calm. From understanding how anxiety works, to building strategies to calm the body and mind, this essential guide equips young people with the tools to tackle their worries and live brilliantly.
Perfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Gerald has a big decision to make. But will he make it in time...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.
Will Leif the Unlucky ¿ Viking wolf pup ¿ find a lucky narwhal tusk and become a famous explorer like his dad?Leif is not unlucky. Yes, he does split his trousers at least once a week. And yes, he's always tripping up. But he¿s determined to be a daring explorer like his father. His first quest is to find a mythical glittering sword ¿ a narwhal tusk ¿ here in Greenland. But can he avoid the grumpy polar bears, some over-friendly great auks and one very chatty puffin? Andescape his annoying siblings? He's going to need all the luck he can get!From the creator of Julius Zebra comes a new funny, highly illustrated young fiction series about an unlucky Viking wolf!
Shout out GOOD MORNING! Shout out HOORAY! Shout it together¿ HOORAY FOR TODAY!Every new day is brimming with possibility. As it unfolds, enjoy games, friends, dreams, laughter, dancing and songs all the way to the quiet of bedtime. With timely messages of optimism, cherishing the moment, and finding love and joy in the world around us, this gorgeously colourful and wholesome picture book is an upbeat celebration of life from a pair of picture book icons.
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