Nicole en Pappa is mal oor hulle nuwe buurt en hulle het reeds ‘n klomp vriende gemaak. Daar is oom Samsodien met die mooi roostuin, tannie Bets met die poedels, die Masango-gesin met die twee klein dogtertjies, mevrou Carboni en haar kleinseun Luca met sy rekenaar en kitaar, die veearts en haar ontvangsdame, Simon in die rolstoel, en die busbestuurder wat elke dag vir Simon na sy toe skool neem.

Maar Nicole het steeds nie ’n maat van haar eie ouderdom nie. Iemand wat sy haar BESTE maat kan noem. Dan kom Zintle huis toe vir die skoolvakansie. Sy woon oorkant Nicole-hulle en al is sy blind, is sy baie onafhanklik en groot pret. Saam bou die twee maats vir Appelliefie ’n dam, maar hulle kry stry wanneer Nicole vir Zintle met alles probeer help, selfs met die dinge wat sy self kan doen. Asof dit nie genoeg is nie, is daar ook ’n droogte in Kaapstad. Hoe op aarde gaan hulle genoeg water kry om die dam vol te maak? Gelukkig is daar altyd hulp in ’n buurt soos hulle s’n …

  The perfect present for Dog Man fans - starring some of your favourite characters from the series! The Cat Kid Comic Club learns to collaborate in this creative, funny, and insightful graphic novel by Dav Pilkey. Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their siblings get back to making comics with originality and laughter. But wait - have they cleaned their rooms yet?! After their chores, the rambunctious group presents even more amazing mini-comics: a thrilling ride in "Chubbs McSpiderbutt", an action-packed romp in "Frogzilla", reflective haikus in "In the Autumn Pond", a candy-coated mystery in "Mallo Cop", and much, much, more. By working together, the baby frogs discover that small things can have a huge impact. In this innovative graphic novel series, award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey employs a variety of techniques - including origami, acrylic paints, colored pencils, photography, collage, gouache, watercolors, and more - to capture the creative and joyful spirit of collaboration. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humour, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages. Readers of all ages will be inspired to dream up their own stories and unleash their own creativity as they dive into this pioneering graphic novel adventure from Dav Pilkey Full colour pages throughout make it a fun and bright read!

A hugely entertaining animal ABC guessing game with peep-through pages and amazing fold-out flaps, by the bestselling Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Sharon King-Chai. With eye-catching artwork and an exotic array of animals to marvel over, this is a gorgeous book to treasure and read over and over again - can you guess who has more legs than a butterfly? And who is wrinklier than a hedgehog? Each page draws you further into a beautifully vibrant world of huge elephants, slithery snakes and growling tigers, inviting you to compare one animal to another and learn comparison words and adjectives from the natural world. Sharon King-Chai's brightly colourful art and the cleverly designed shaped pages make Animalphabet a rich delight, while Julia Donaldson's rhythmic words are a pleasure to read aloud. Shortlisted for the D&AD Awards 2019 and the winner of the Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award.

Laugh your head off in this second adventure in the bestselling, highly acclaimed Grimwood series. Your favourite fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy are back with an all-new wildly funny story that will have children (and their grown-ups) begging for more. Perfect for readers age 7+, and fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Loki, Bunny vs Monkey and anyone who likes to laugh. Ted and Nancy love their new life in Grimwood - the forest where anything can happen. But the dastardly mayor of neighbouring town Twinklenuts is on a mission to take over Grimwood and kick everyone out. Ted and Nancy must muster up bags of courage, rally their friends, and show off their treebonking skills to save the home they've grown to love. Fully illustrated throughout and full of heart, laughs and surprises, this is the must-read second title in the bestselling and fantastically funny Grimwood series. Nadia Shireen has won awards for her picture books including the UKLA Book Award for Good Little Wolf and most recently for Barbara Throws a Wobbler, which has been described as a 'little doorway of joy' by Caitlin Moran. She's also been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and has been Writer-Illustrator in Residence for BookTrust. Grimwood is her first series for older readers. Praise for Grimwood: 'The inside of Nadia Shireen's brain must be a fun place to be because there are SO MANY funny jokes and hilarious moments in Grimwood: Let the Fur Fly! GO read it now!' Maisie Chan, author of Branford Boase winning Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths 'Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly.' Richard Osman 'Pure genius!' Louie Stowell 'Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.' Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates

After more than two decades as musician and cultural troublemaker, Joe Kitchen (also known as “Koos Kombuis”) has discovered a new niche as author of books for young people.

Hubert the Useless Unicorn is a fun-filled modern version of the ancient ugly duckling tale, and is a self-illustrated publication that will be enjoyed not only by children, but by everybody who is young at heart!

*Over 140 million copies sold worldwide *Good for reluctant readers due to illustrative typeset *Educational edge as books contain facts about various places *Activity packs available to accompany certain titles*More fun and games online at www.geronimostilton.com/UK

These are the stories of four animals and their friends. There are two cats - Cher Khan and Tabby. Cher Khan is a young ginger cat and is rather vain. He loves attention and is forever looking at himself in any mirror he can find. Tabby loves to eat, and anything will do. A cat who likes his independence, he is quite a Jack the Lad, but has a very kind heart. KoKo is a West Highland Terrier who is very good at sorting out problems. Blackbird is, well, a blackbird, excellent at singing. They all live in the village of Little Chirp and get along together well. Mostly! Nearby is the town of Chirp, which has a circus, shops, village green, a playground and a library. In Little Chirp live Jamie and Leah, who reside at Little Chirp Farm. Jamie is a farmer, and the couple make a good living from the wonderful food Leah produces from the farm. Jamie is also a great handyman. Dr Blister runs the village veterinary surgery. He is a good-hearted chap who will help any animal in trouble. Later on, we will meet the tigers, whose growl is far worse than their bite. The animals all speak Animal Language, which is not a difficult language to learn. Most humans are too lazy to learn it, and although young children can speak it, many grow out of it. However, animals understand EVERYTHING that we say.

*Over 140 million copies sold worldwide *Good for reluctant readers due to illustrative typeset *Educational edge as books contain facts about various places *Activity packs available to accompany certain titles*More fun and games online at www.geronimostilton.com/UK

Book 2 in the Magic Animal Cafe series! Worried about the future of the cat cafe, Ellie and Blake investigate a rumour at the local park. It's the perfect place to test their new ability to understand animals - and there's a bird who's happy to talk. Shazza the cockatoo is loud, bossy and obsessed with 'numnums'. All she wants is to return to Australia. But for now she'll settle for inviting herself home with Ellie and Blake, who soon learn that getting along with animals can be just as hard as getting along with people. About the Magic Animal Cafe series: Join Ellie and Blake as they start new lives in a new town and a mysterious old building. They've only just met, but already they share a magical secret: they can talk to animals! That could prove useful with Ellie's mum opening a cat cafe, but the cafe is under threat from a greedy property developer - unless Ellie and Blake can stop him. With engaging illustrations and quirky talking animals, Magic Animal Cafe is perfect for animal lovers and young readers aged 7+.

Half a million Dog Man book sold in the UK! The eighth book in the Dog Man graphic novel series now available in paperback. Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them! Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self. Full colour pages throughout.

Until the Road Ends is the eagerly awaited new novel from the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls: The Times Children's Book of the Year, winner of a Books Are My Bag Readers Award, the British Book Award for Children’s Fiction and shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. When Peggy saves a stray dog from near-death, a beautiful friendship begins. Peggy and Beau are inseparable: the only thing that can ever come between them is war. Peggy is evacuated to the safety of the coast, but Beau is left behind in the city, where he becomes the most extraordinary and unlikely of war heroes. Night after night, as bombs rain down and communities are destroyed, Beau searches the streets, saving countless families. But then disaster strikes, changing Peggy’s life forever. With her parents killed, both she and Beau are left alone, hundreds of miles apart. But Beau has a plan to reunite them at long last . . .

Roy enjoyed telling his grandchildren these stories and decided to publish them for other children who enjoy a good tale, well told.

Join Gabby and the Gabby Cats for a Halloween adventure in this 24-page storybook! Based on the adorable preschool show Gabby's Dollhouse, streaming on Netflix. It's Cat-O-Ween in the Dollhouse, and Gabby is ready to trick-or-treat with Pandy. What kinds of cat-tastic treats will they collect in the Dollhouse? And will there be a few tricks along the way? This storybook comes with a sheet of stickers and punch-out kitty mask! DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse (c) 2022 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

A book of short stories that follow the exploits of a library bookworm. When everyone has gone home and all the lights have been turned down low for the evening, Larry goes from book to book, sliding in and out of pictures and photographs that come to life when he is in them.

A New York Times bestseller! Experience the beautiful story that captivated the country about a little owl found in the world's most famous Christmas tree. When Little Owl's home is cut down by people saying it will make a beautiful Christmas tree, she's not sure she wants anything to do with Christmas, whatever that means. But then she is saved by a woman named Ellen, whose house is merrily decorated for the holiday, and filled with birds who need someone to care for them. Surrounded by kindness and helpful new friends, Little Owl begins to wonder if Christmas might not be such a bad thing after all.... Co-written by Ellen Kalish, caretaker of the real owl found inside the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, The Christmas Owl is a charming story of friendship, compassion, and the true meaning of this special time of year.

Bluey and Bingo share why their dad is awesome in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book, featuring everyone's favorite Heelers. Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+. Everyone loves Bandit, but especially Bluey and Bingo! He's always making up funny games, playing Daddy Robot, and taking them on exciting adventures. This is the perfect book to celebrate your dad on Father's Day, or any day, and share what makes him awesome!

"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze." Visit the farm in the brilliantly funny A Squash and a Squeeze, the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. A little old lady lives all by herself in her house but she's not happy - it's just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels! This edition features the classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small! Also available with redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle and Charlie Cook's Favourite Book.