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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Animal stories
Howl with laughter with the SIXTH book in the hilarious
full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of
Captain Underpants! Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The heroic hound is
sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work
to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among
dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully
fit in with one?? 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.
Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this
NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up! While helping to
clear up the beach, the Five find a dog's collar by the sea and are
soon searching for the missing dog. And when they come to the new
bakery, it's not just the smell of cinnamon buns that catches
Timmy's attention ... Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved
series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George
and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken
down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on
every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident
readers to enjoy independently. Also look out for: The Birthday
Adventure, Five to the Rescue! and Timmy and the Treasure,
illustrated by Becka Moor. Enid Blyton's eight original short
stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers
illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all! A Lazy Afternoon
George's Hair Is Too Long Well Done, Famous Five Five and a
Half-Term Adventure When Timmy Chased the Cat Five Have a Puzzling
Time Good Old Timmy Happy Christmas, Five! *** The Famous Five (R),
Enid Blyton (R) and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade
marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or
copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written
permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
A young girl begins a new life in the English countryside and
discovers a remarkable horse After her parents are killed in a car
accident, Ellie leaves the rolling hills of New Zealand behind to
live in England with her uncle, who is as cold and gray as the
country she now must call home. A hard-eyed horse breeder, he hates
weakness in all animals, whether they have four legs or two.
Although Ellie loves horses, she can't stand being ordered around
by her uncle and the coldhearted Luke. Even the kind words of her
cousin Joe aren't enough to make her feel at home--until she meets
a horse named Spirit. Ellie sees the skinny gray gelding at a sale,
and spends the last of her insurance money to save his life. She
can tell Spirit is special, but she has no idea that this horse
will unlock a marvelous power in her. The two soon form a
friendship the likes of which the world has never seen. Winner of
the 2012 Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award.
Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to bring the story to
life in this brilliant board book based on the classic picture book
A Squash and a Squeeze by the creators of The Gruffalo, Julia
Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. What happens when a little old lady
invites a crowd of farmyard animals into her house? Move the clever
push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to join in the fun
and find out. With a short, simple rhyming text based on the
original story, A Squash and a Squeeze: A Push, Pull and Slide Book
is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to A Squash and a
Squeeze by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Celebrate thirty
years of the much-loved classic story with this fun novelty book
– a great gift for fans of the original picture book. Enjoy more
books in the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler push, pull and
slide range with titles based on all your favourite picture books
including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in
Town and The Snail and the Whale.
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Pong
(Afrikaans, Paperback)
Clare Helen Welsh; Illustrated by Kelly Breemer
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R70
R55
Discovery Miles 550
Save R15 (21%)
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Lucky Cat is a heartwarming story about an immigrant family in
America, and a new friend their daughter June makes as they prepare
to open their restaurant. June's family have a new home in America.
There's plenty to do before their restaurant opens, but Mama is
excited when she finds the previous owners have left a Lucky Cat!
It's meant to bring good luck to their ventures, and June is even
more excited the next evening when she finds that the statue can
come to life. But unfortunately, Lucky Cat doesn't seem that lucky.
She has the best intentions but she knocks over the vinegar bottle
and rips holes in people's clothing. Will she ever get anything
right? Luckily, June learns that real luck is earned through hard
work and perseverance as the family embark on a new venture, close
to their hearts. This beautiful book, authored by the hosts of the
hugely popular AsianBossGirl podcast and packed with lively,
characterful illustrations from the exceptionally talented Eunice
Chen tells a funny and uplifting tale of family love and fitting in
in a new country.
Join Pikachu for the ultimate Pokémon adventure in this creative collection! With 3 awesome activity books, a poster, a bookmark and stickers, this a perfect gift for fans of all ages.
Jam-packed with Pokémon fun, this gift box contains a colouring book, search and find and a how-to-draw book. The poster folds out to reveal a group of your fave Poké pals to hang on your wall and the bookmark is perfect for your next Pokémon reading adventure. Plus, some fun stickers of Pikachu and friends.
Become the ultimate Trainer with this creative collection!
Dive into the deep and join Indiana and Aisha in their twistiest
adventure yet! As the slithery Serpent reveals his plan to plunge
the world into peril, our hairy hero and his pal Aisha are in a
race against time to unravel the clues to stop him. Not even six
million skeletons and an invisible enemy can stop these brave
badgers! Or can they? Because Indiana's mind is on something else -
and unless his friends can help, they'll all end up in very deep
water . . . Praise for Indiana Bones: 'A heck of a lot of fun.' i
Newspaper 'A heartfelt adventure.' Kirkus 'A fast-paced, fun-packed
read.' Sunday Express
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.
Rosie is really worried when she and her dad discover a box of abandoned kittens in the park. They take the litter to a cat fosterer named Sam, who promises to help find them new homes – and Rosie can visit as much as she likes!
When Rosie notices that the youngest kitten, Bill, has trouble with his walking, Sam confirms that he has something called wobbly kitten syndrome, which makes families reluctant to take him in. Rosie knows this isn’t fair – Bill is just as cute as his brothers and sisters! Can she and Sam find anyone to adopt him?
A new story from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for animal-loving children, and fans of ZOE'S RESCUE ZOO and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS.
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Inside Birds
(Hardcover)
Cecilia Smith; Illustrated by Jenna Palm
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R565
Discovery Miles 5 650
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Julia Donaldson's beloved rhyming picture book story about two
monkeys who are as different as night and day - now with shiny
cover foil! Night Monkey and Day Monkey don't think they have much
in common. But when they each spend time in the other's opposite
world, they learn to be the best of friends . . . From master
storyteller, Julia Donaldson, and illustrated by Lucy Richards,
this warm-hearted rhyming story about friendship and difference is
pitch-perfect storytime reading. From the multi-award-winning
author of a string of beloved contemporary classics, including The
Hospital Dog, The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Stick Man, Room
on the Broom, The Smeds and the Smoos, Zog, What the Ladybird Heard
and Spinderella.
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Cheetah Fast
(Hardcover)
Savannah Lehman; Illustrated by Ira Baykovska
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R538
Discovery Miles 5 380
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Every morning on her way to school, Scarlett sees Whiskers the
kitten at the station. Whiskers is so sweet and always makes
Scarlett smile! Then one day, the cat disappears. Scarlett is upset
to discover that Whiskers has been run over. She needs a very
expensive operation to fix her leg and her owner can't afford the
fees. Can Scarlett and her friends raise enough money to help? A
new story from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for
animal-loving children, and fans of ZOE'S RESCUE ZOO and MAGIC
ANIMAL FRIENDS.
The second book in a brilliant new series of 'pick your own'
picture book adventures! Do you love dinosaurs? How about robots?
And unicorns? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud
interactive adventure! It's Gwen's birthday but, oh no, the
birthday cake that Dad's been busy making has DISAPPEARED. Gwen
needs YOUR help to find it! Has the cake been stolen by dinosaurs?
Or taken by robots? Has it been snatched by unicorns? It's up to
YOU to decide! Discover not one but THREE fun-filled worlds in this
PICK A STORY adventure. You'll find twists and turns, hilarious
characters . . . and decisions to make on every page. So what are
you waiting for? Come on in and join the fun! Look out for Pick a
Story: A Pirate Alien Jungle Adventure.
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Edna's Eggs
(Hardcover)
Angela Larson
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R660
R559
Discovery Miles 5 590
Save R101 (15%)
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Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like
you and me! Evie Scruffypup loves surprises, but when horrid witch
Grizelda casts a spell to make her act like a naughty creature, all
her surprises become nasty! Can Lily and Jess undo the spell before
Blossom Day is ruined?
Open out the soft pages of this beautiful, sensory-rich organic
cloth book to explore a world of favourite pets, and play peekaboo
with Dog, Cat and Fish. Movable, crinkly, cloth pets are
found inside, perfect entertainment for little hands and great at
stimulating babies'Â senses. Move Dog's tail, Cat's body and
Fish's tail to see what is hiding behind each! Presented in a sweet
gift box, the pages are made with extra padding for an ultra-soft
feel, making them ideal for the pram or play mat – and they're
machine washable! Little hands will love to explore Wee
Gallery Cloth Books. This successful partnership between Wee
Gallery and Happy Yak presents beautiful illustrations, bold lines,
whimsical animals and repeating patterns; all designed
to stimulate visual development in young infants,
making this new quality cloth book series an ideal first gift.
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