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Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare play a game of I-spy, with a mirror surprise at the end!Join Little Nutbrown Hare as he explores the world around him, with a mirror surprise on the last page! A new title for the 30th anniversary of Guess How Much I Love You, featuring original words by Sam McBratney, and the first new artwork from Anita Jeram since Will You Be My Friend?
Father and child become buzzing bees, rustling trees and more in this delightful make-believe romp from Caldecott Honor winner Shawn Harris. Let's be bees. LET'S BUZZ. Let's be trees. LET'S RUSTLE. Let's be the Earth. LET'S MAKE EVERY SOUND. The only thing better than playing make-believe is playing make-believe with your favourite grown-up! Especially when that grown-up's imagination is as big as yours. With bright, bold crayon illustrations, rhythmic words and endless fodder for playing along, this is an interactive read aloud guaranteed to bring on the giggles and spark boundless creative play.
Will Paloma and her parents someday find their way back to home and family? A Chilean artist tells an emotionally resonant, beautifully illustrated immigration story through a child's eyes. Paloma's home has changed. The dictator who took over the country has stripped its people of their freedoms, and it's no longer OK to think for yourself. So, like birds, Paloma and her parents fly away in search of a new home, without a chance to pack or say goodbye. The new country is different and generous, and their arrival is a big adventure. Though things are unfamiliar and Paloma misses the country she left, her new friends are soon like family, and she feels right at home. Then she grows older, and more changes come, and Paloma and family are flying away again, to a country she can barely remember . . . With a simple narration and stunning illustrations, María J. Guarda brings us a tender story about home, family, and identity during times of immeasurable change.
A beautifully illustrated, perfectly pitched story of sibling rivalry and sibling love. Apologizing is hard, especially when you're feeling mad, so when an older sister gets into a fight with her younger sister, she sets off to find a new home. First she tries the dog house - Will this home do? No, it's too small! What about the large leafy tree - Will this home do? No, because soon it starts to rain. The shed is too dark; the loft is full of moths. Could the very best home be with her little sister after all?A story that begins with the breaking of a toy and ends with the mending of a relationship.
A peep-through adventure with Rabbit, to share with 3+ readers, illustrated by award-winning author-artist, Petr Horácek. Rabbit wakes up one beautiful morning and decides to go outside. But she can only find one of her socks! Where could the other one be? Is it under the bed? Hidden in the cupboard? Or behind the shower curtain? Peep through the cut-outs on each page to help Rabbit find her missing sock.
Rat's friend Jackdaw is worried - Rat hasn't been herself lately. It seems like she is somewhere else ... somewhere sad. Rat wishes she could tell Jackdaw what's been troubling her, but she doesn't have the words. So, instead, she runs out by herself just as a storm starts rolling in. Lost, alone and frightened in the belly of the storm, at her lowest moment Rat meets an unexpected friend who teaches her to listen to the storm - screaming its loneliness and singing its sadness - and helps her to find her own voice. A moving, cathartic and sensitive exploration of depression, from the creator of Circles in the Sky.
The fifth title in Gary Northfield's exciting, action-packed and hysterically funny series brimming with entertaining facts about Ancient China.In the much-anticipated new Julius Zebra book, Commotion in Ancient China!, the friends travel along the Silk Roads to Ancient China as they hope to discover the secret of silkmaking. What could possibly go wrong as our unlikely heroes dress up as a giant dragon, play "kickball" by the Great Wall of China, meet the Emperor, practise martial arts and fly Milus the lion as a kite?Perfect for readers aged 7+ with its riotously funny, action-packed storyline, short chapters, speech bubbles and cartoon-style illustrations throughout.A hugely enjoyable addition to this award-winning and internationally bestselling series that educates and entertains in equal measure!
When the Unicornia cupcake contest is announced, the entire kingdom gets baking! And this is Unicornia, so every ingredient is magical. From candyfloss sugar to glittery frosting, there are so many amazing ingredients to be discovered. Can Claudia and friends master the art of magical baking in time for the competition? Find out in this sparkle-dusted adventure packed with cakes, bakes and unicorns!
In a warm, vibrantly illustrated story drawn from the author's childhood memories, the team behind My Grandma and Me follow a girl and her father as they explore the wondrous city of Isfahan, Iran - and his family home. My father and I are explorers. He teaches me that there is no end to learning and the world is mine to explore. With the first rays of the sun, Mina and her father begin a joyful day exploring the city streets of Isfahan, Iran, where Islam and Judaism intertwine and a community thrives. Mina imagines the ancient sites coming to life as her father points out the fascinating history and architecture of the churches, synagogues and mosques they pass by. The two of them picnic with friends near Si-o-se Pol bridge, then finish the day at Mina's father's beautiful childhood home, savouring a dinner specially prepared by Grandma. In a love letter to a location she can no longer visit, Mina Javaherbin's autobiographical story is a gorgeous, wistful celebration of culture, home and family, glowing with Lindsey Yankey's soft, intricate illustrations full of pattern and colour. Back matter includes a glossary and a note from the author relaying more about Isfahan's history and her personal ties.
The final book in a fast-paced fantasy adventure series set in a broken, future England, from the author of the bestselling Lockwood & Co series.Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne have raided their way across the Seven Kingdoms and eluded capture for two more years, gathering other outlaws to their cause. They are set on taking down the Faith Houses and their oppressive regime, and finding out the truth about Stonemoor.But they also have an even more impossible mission: to find Scarlett's brother, who she was separated from years before. In a world teeming with man-eating Tainted, Faith House operatives out for their blood and wilderness full of dangerous animals, is there a hope that one boy may have survived - and that they can find him?The thrilling final book in a phenomenal trilogy from the bestselling author of Lockwood & Co.
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 the multi-million-copy-selling 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. Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he is going to have to wait for it. And Wait. And wait... Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.
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. Piggie ruins a perfectly good day by telling Gerald she is going. If Piggie goes, who will Gerald skip with, play ping-pong with, wear silly hats with...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.
A child's first introduction to the lunar year and its twelve zodiac animals springs to life with striking, colourful art and a pictogram on each spread. With the dawn of a new lunar year, one of twelve animals in the zodiac will rise and shine and distinguish the year with its unique personality. And when that year is over, the creature will lie down, close its eyes, and dream its dreams until its turn comes around again. With gorgeous bold, graphic imagery and a touch of humour, Jiemei Lin offers a dreamscape of sweet rhymes and sleepy creatures. From the tiny mouse to the mighty tiger, each is labeled with its own pictogram, and more information about the lunar year and the zodiac may be found in a note at the end.
What would you kill for?The New York Times bestselling author of Night Film spins a twisted web in this masterful YA psychological thriller about the dark legacy of a notorious games designer. A seemingly ordinary high school student. A mysterious summer internship. And a legendary games designer, now dead. When an ad for an internship with the Louisiana Veda Foundation appears, Arcadia 'Dia' Gannon rushes to apply. Veda's game-making empire, Darkly, was renowned for its ingenious and terrifying games back in the day and Dia is as obsessed with them as anyone. The remaining games are priced like highly sought-after works of art, with the rarest and most notorious commanding tens of millions of dollars at auction. Now, Dia is thrust into the enigmatic heart of the operation. But who are these other interns? Why do they all seem to have something to hide? And why was she really chosen? It soon becomes clear that this summer will be the most twisted Darkly game of all.
In a wise and magical follow-up to the critically acclaimed The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo revisits the land of Norendy, where tales swirl within tales - and where every moment is a story in the making. At the Hotel Balzaar, Marta's mother rises before the sun, puts on her uniform and instructs her to roam as she will ... but quietly - invisibly - like a mouse. While her mother cleans rooms, Marta slips down the back staircase to the grand lobby to chat with the bellman, study the painting of an angel's wing over the fireplace, and watch a cat chase a mouse around the face of the grandfather clock, all while dreaming of the return of her soldier father. One day, a mysterious countess with a parrot checks in, promising a story - in fact, seven stories in all. As the stories unfold, Marta begins to wonder: could the secret to her father's disappearance lie in the countess's tales?
Why are we here? What is the universe made of? What makes me me?For as long as we've been around, humans have always asked questions about ourselves and the world around us. We've gathered a lot of knowledge along the way but there is so much more that we still don't know. From the meaning of life to a cure for the hiccups, this vivid picture book explores some of life's biggest questions. Providing accessible and engaging thoughts, Philip Bunting's idiosyncratic tone encourages young readers to come up with their own answers. With playful text and bright, contemporary illustrations, this quirky gift-book is perfect for the most curious young readers.
Step into the magical world of The Repair Shop with this first, classic craft book for children. Get into crafting with this imaginative and beautifully illustrated step-by-step craft book written by the awe-inspiring team behind The Repair Shop. Featuring 50 classic crafts that will get young creators hooked on simple but satisfying activities, with plenty of tips, tricks and fun facts to learn along the way, this first craft book is packed with skills and inventive ideas that will inspire an enduring love of craftsmanship from a young age.
Discover the most brilliant skills animals have ever evolved in a stylish and fascinating picture book. Body armour, seeing with sound, gliding without wings - wherever you look in the animal kingdom, you can find amazing super skills to deal with nature's trickiest challenges. In fact, these skills are so amazing that they have evolved again and again in totally unrelated animals! From tiny insects to ginormous giraffes, meet the creatures that have the same ingenious ways of surviving and thriving on planet Earth. Discover the wonders of evolution in this vibrant picture book packed with incredible facts from zoologist Dr Nick Crumpton, and illustrated by award-winning new talent Viola Wang.
A new bedtime adventure for Molly, Olive and Dexter - stars of the delightful series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner. Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox love to watch the sun set in the garden. But as night falls, they notice strange shapes in the shadows and hear strange rustlings in their beloved oak tree... And the more they look and listen, the more they wonder and worry... This story explores big emotional themes with gentle humour and gorgeous artwork; delivering all the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in a beautiful package for toddlers! And don't miss the other stories in the series: Molly, Olive and Dexter, Molly, Olive and Dexter: The Guessing Game and Molly, Olive and Dexter: You Can't Catch Me!
From two Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creators comes a funny and handy guide that explains just how (and how not!) to say "I'm sorry."Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologise? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you're sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally popped his friend's balloon to a snail who was running so fast he stepped on a sloth's toes, hilarious examples and sweet illustrations abound. For both listeners who are just learning and older readers who need a refresher, this book will come as a welcome reminder that even though apologising can be hard, it doesn't have to be complicated.
A beautifully written Christmas tale, brimming with humanity and hope, by best-loved author, Timothée de Fombelle. On a quiet Christmas night, a swallow takes flight from Africa, searching for something it cannot quite name. A disenchanted driver sits alone in his yellow truck, yearning to be home. And a man walks through the snowy streets, feeling utterly alone. But when the three destinies meet, it seems their search for hope, belonging and kindness has finally ended. An atmospheric and heart-warming story, perfect for this very special time of year.
Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl, and Steve McCarthy, author and illustrator of the award-winning The Wilderness, join forces to turn a familiar myth of Irish folklore into a truly powerful, unforgettable and universal story of love, perseverance and friendship against all odds. Banshees are supernatural Irish harbingers of doom, but ... where do they come from? The answer: they grow in pods on the prickly gorse bush. The sole job of a baby banshee, a "bansheenie" as they are called, is to bond with a human. Once bonded, they know everything about that person. Most importantly ... when they will die. Our bansheenie, named Beanie, is no ordinary herald of death. When she sees her person, a little girl called Rose, she decides to change her own - and Rose's - fate and instead of delivering bad news, Beanie wants to protect Rose and her family. When her banshee's howl of doom won't work, she must draw power and strength from the ancient secrets and hidden networks of the natural world around her. She must create a brand new sound, a new way of being in the world that will change ... everything.
A stunning book about wonder, bravery, and the freedom to pursue your curiosity from the author-illustrator of The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish. Ever since Dr Rose was a little girl paddling in rock pools, she has always loved the sea and exploring the weird and wonderful creatures living there. Now, as a marine biologist, Dr Rose is in search of a sea creature rumoured to reside within its hidden depths; one that many speak of, but no one has ever seen - Carmella. With her team of scientists and explorers, she will descend to the unfathomable dark of the deep ocean in a slick submersible, to discover the incredible, and almost unbelievable, creatures that inhabit a nearly pitch-black world.
A warm and festive tale about the special friendships that blossom when the magic of Christmas is in the air. Angelo and Angelina were two toy angels. Angelo was the bigger angel, Angelina the little one. Mrs Lovely got them in her stocking when she was just a little girl. Angelo and Angelina spend a lifetime with Mrs Lovely, observing the magic and joy of Christmas from her windowsill. But when Mrs Lovely gets older, she spends more time on her own - and it's then that Angelo and Angelina must use their magic to look out for her too, with the help of a special little neighbour. A warm and magical story that celebrates community and the true meaning of Christmas, with beautiful, atmospheric illustrations throughout. The perfect tale to read aloud together on a cosy Christmas night.
The second sparkling adventure in the magical-unicorn series, perfect for fans of Isadora Moon. There is only one thing better than a birthday party: a birthday party in Unicornia! Here the cakes are enchanted, the sweets change flavour and the theme parks are covered in glitter. But Pippa's birthday has started on the wrong foot and her friends must think quickly to turn disaster into great fun! Luckily for them, they live in the most magical place EVER!
Enjoy and encourage imaginative play with your baby in this adorable and hilarious finger wiggle book! Poke your fingers through the holes of this light-hearted bedtime board book to bring a charming cast of characters to life and make your go-to-bed routine a whole lot more fun! From cleaning baby's teeth to sharing a story; from a bubbly bath to snuggling with a favourite toy, 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.
Enjoy and encourage imaginative play with your baby in this adorable and hilarious finger wiggle book!Poke your fingers through the holes of this light-hearted birthday board book to bring a charming cast of characters to life and make your party celebrations a whole lot more fun! From fancy dress to the perfect present; from a jolly jelly to candles on the cake, 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.
Get ready for cheeky antics galore in this laugh-out-loud, fun-packed guide to all things silly by Harry Hill. Ever drawn a moustache on a potato? Put stick-on eyes on a post box? Walked backwards for the day? No? Don't worry, help is on hand in this super silly guide for beginners! Packed with a silly thing to try for every day of the year, this expertly written book has everything children need to know to be a silly as they like!
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