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A hilarious new picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise. A fun-filled look into the chaotic world of cats and all the crazy things they get up to when their owners aren't looking! In the dark of night, as their owners sleep, the cats of the city are all headed to one place: Catsby's Great Circus! Step this way and see conjuring cats, felines that fly, Siamese that swing from above, and don't miss the mighty PURRCULES CLAW. But with so much activity, it only takes one little mouse in the wrong place to put the whole circus in chaos... This jaunty rhyming text from hugely popular, award-winning author, Peter Bently, with brilliantly witty illustrations from John Bond, creator of the Mini Rabbit books, will have children laughing out loud!
The second book in a magical middle grade adventure series, inspired by The Arabian Nights and perfect for readers of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Michelle Harrison and Sophie McKenzie. The Sahar Peninsula lies just beyond the horizon, but it isn't the easiest place to get to. No maps will take you there, nor can it be charted by gazing up at the stars, or down at a compass… Farah is a Moonchild with a very special kind of magic and a jinni of her own. But although she loves her magical animal companion – a lizard called Layla – Farah isn’t entirely convinced that she’s cut out for the life of adventure, which seems to bring endless danger! When it becomes clear that Farah and her fellow Moonchildren – Leo and Amira – have unlocked moon magic that could destroy the Sahar Peninsula, Farah and her friends are thrust into another accidental adventure. And it takes them to a burning desert and another mysterious city which holds deadly secrets of its own … Go on more magical adventures in Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found, the stunning prequel to Moonchild: City of the Sun
Read along and join Bluey's latest adventure! Based on an episode of the wildy successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Join Bluey for a fun day at the beach! What will she discover along the way? While Mum is off for a walk along the beach, Bluey discovers a beautiful shell. When she runs to show Mum, she begins a series of fantastic and laugh-out-loud encounters that will both excite and test her in unexpected ways. Based on an episode of the wildy successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+
An endangered forest. An abandoned snow leopard. A child who only feels comfortable talking to animals. When fates collide, the unbelievable can happen ... 'Put me in mind of Dodi Smith and Gerald Durrell at their very best - enchanting and thrilling in equal measure.' Piers Torday 'Reads like a classic. I loved it.' Pam Munoz Ryan Maggie's stutter makes going to school hard. She will do almost anything to avoid speaking in class - even if that leads to trouble. Sent to stay in the depths of Cornwall with a grandfather she barely knows, Maggie discovers an abandoned snow leopard hiding in the nearby Wildoak Forest. Sheltered by the ancient trees, the two of them build an understanding in secret. But when the cub is spotted by local villagers, danger follows - threatening everything she has come to believe in. Can Maggie find an answer before time runs out - not just for the cub, but for herself and the forest as well? An enticing, classic new voice in children's fiction - perfect for fans of Natasha Farrant or Melissa Harrison Told in alternating voices, Wildoak shimmers with life as it explores the delicate interconnectedness of the human, animal and natural worlds The bond between a troubled child and an abandoned snow leopard is at the heart of this emotional and atmospheric story set in the 1960s
Hungry Jungle is a fun, interactive board book in which children can choose what to feed the pop-out jungle animals - pick from four 'dangly' food items, hanging from the spine of the book. Gorilla, Toucan, Frog and Sloth are all hungry, but what will you feed them? In this innovative title, you get to decide! The animals wait with with their mouths open (a cleverly designed v-fold pop-up), eagerly awaiting a tasty treat. Children can choose which snack (a 'dangly' hanging from the spine of the book) they will feed to each animal. Bright and bold colours and characterful illustrations help bring this title to life, as children can play with the different permutations again and again! Feeding Time is a delightful series of pre-school books which encourage young children to engage with the book and converse with the parent or carer, form connections between the animal characters and what they like to eat, and to practice hand-eye coordination through play. They can choose to either pick the correct food to give each animal, or can engage in 'silly play' by offering knowingly inappropriate foods to each character.
When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret. In the seventh book in the series, Snowy the polar bear has lots of birthday party ideas and is being a bit bossy! Can Zoe help the other animals understand that he just wants to have fun?
National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader. Learn all about bees and their daily lives in this Level 1 book with beautiful photographs and simple vocabulary to help develop the skills of early readers. Told in simple yet lively text, Buzz, Bee! will enchant children who are just beginning their reading journey. Level 1: Early Reader books contain simple sentences and are just right for children who can decode with ease and are beginning to read fluently. They are ideal for readers of Yellow and Blue book bands for guided reading. For another National Geographic Level 1 Reader, try At the Beach (9780008422240).
Helping children understand their thoughts and behaviours is a key skill to building emotional intelligence. This little story brings to life the importance understanding fear in children and how they could struggle with social interactions if they are worried about being accepted. The story was inspired by the author’s son through this journey of being bullied and struggling to feel like he belonged. Oscar the pufferfish lives in a city under the sea with his mum and dad. He loves playing with his friends and going to school but there are times when he gets scared or stressed and in those times he tends to ‘pop’. Like when he’s playing tag with his friends, John and Josh who are better at it than Oscar. He’s already made his mind up that he’s lost and when he gets a fright he puffs up and is now embarrassed. Feeling sad, Oscar heads for home, worried about what his friends will think of him and believing that he is good for nothing. But it’s while he’s going home that he bumps into Phoebe, a girl pufferfish, and the two become stuck together. It’s up to his mum and dad, and Josh and John, to show Oscar that he is actually a pretty smart and amazing fish and all he needs to do is to stop comparing himself to others and understand that he is good enough just as he is. The Adventures of Oscar the Pufferfish: Owning My Pop is a great story for young children, to show them that we all have a place and that comparing ourselves to others will never allow us to see our own strengths
Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson - an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making - in the fourth book in this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective! 'There is a new girl sleuth on the block' The Times When Violet's Cousin Agnes and her Aunt Mathilde arrive from Cairo, Violet is delighted. Aunt Mathilde has discovered an Egyptian mummy that may reveal the location of a secret tomb full of treasures . . . Then disaster strikes and the precious mummy is stolen from the British Museum! Who is behind the mummy-napping? It's up to Violet and the gang to solve the mystery and save the day! Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world. Praise for the Violet Investigates series: 'Pacey and imaginative' The Times 'Fans of Lauren Child will be very taken with Violet and her world' Books For Keeps 'A delicious package for emerging readers' Sunday Times 'A quirky and charming read' Guardian Don't forget to look out for the rest of Violet's adventures: The Pearl of the Orient, The Hidden Treasure, The Smugglers and The Mystery of Tiger Island!
The Last Bear meets The Life of Pi in this adventure-filled survival story set on a lush Cambodian island! Meet 12-year-old Lark, who finds herself ship-wrecked with no one but a baby gibbon for company. Can she survive storms, lack of food and jelly-fish infested waters and find her way home? 'If you're reading this, hopefully you've come to rescue me. My name is Lark Taylor, and I've been shipwrecked on an island. The last mainland I was on was Cambodia, miles and miles away from home...' When Lark's mum takes her family with her on a research trip to Cambodia, Lark never expects that she'll end up stranded on a deserted island! But that's exactly what happens when her boat is shipwrecked. With her only companion a baby gibbon, Lark faces many dangers - brutal storms, scorching sunshine and jellyfish-infested waters. And with dwindling food and water, she must make a plan to find her way off the island before it's too late... Formatted as Lark's diary with lined journal pages, gorgeous design details and a special map of Gibbon Island by Rob Biddulph, this is a gorgeous survival story that will have you on the edge of your seat.
From Dav Pilkey, creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers! Pick a book. Grow a reader! Acorn is part of Scholastic's early reader line, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humour, and full-colour artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Dragon is very responsible, but sometimes he makes mistakes. When he's tired, he accidentally reads an egg and fries his morning newspaper! When he sweeps his dirty floor, he can't seem to sweep away all of the dirt and ends up sweeping a hole into the centre of his living room! And when Dragon goes grocery shopping, he buys more food than he can fit into his car! Using his trademark humour and heart, Dav Pilkey illustrates the fun side of chores and responsibility.
You'd better not open the flaps, because the animals might jump out! Children will love stepping into the mischievous world of this unique and hilarious pop-up book. Full of surprises that are guaranteed to cause giggles, and wittily illustrated by the brilliant Susan Batori, the book culminates in a spectacular pop-up with all the different animals springing out together.
When twins Zara and Amina move to a new town and adopt a tiny kitten, they can't wait to spoil her and play with her all the time. But the sisters have different ideas about the best way to look after Pixie and as they start at a new school, the divide between them only grows. Then at their joint birthday party, an argument between the girls sends Pixie running off, scared. She's so small, she could be anywhere! Will Zara and Amina be able to work together to find her? 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.
This sound book is a brilliant way for parents to help kids with potty training! Press the big button and cheer George on in his potty training adventure! The fun story shows little ones that even George wasn't sure about using the potty at first. Everybody loves Potties! Also Available: Peppa Pig: Peppa's Super Noisy Sound Book Peppa Pig: Peppa's Talent Show Peppa Pig: Police Car Peppa Pig: Stomp and Roar!
Even bugs can be heroes! Join the Bug Buddies on bug-tastic adventures, as they pit their wits against the dreaded spider Spinner, creepiest of all creepy crawlies... Spinner's Wood is full of sticky mud, tall trees and long grass. But most of all, it's full of bugs! Meet the Bug Buddies - four best friends called Zap, Buzz, Lurch and Crunch. Their life would be perfect if it weren't for Spinner, who has eight legs and one mission: to trap the whole wood in his evil web. But even bugs can be heroes... It's party time and the yellow ants are sharing their yummy food with the Bug Buddies. But is there something funny in the honey? What could the ants be up to...
Even bugs can be heroes! Join the Bug Buddies on bug-tastic adventures, as they pit their wits against the dreaded spider Spinner, creepiest of all creepy crawlies... Spinner's Wood is full of sticky mud, tall trees and long grass. But most of all, it's full of bugs! Meet the Bug Buddies - four best friends called Zap, Buzz, Lurch and Crunch. Their life would be perfect if it weren't for Spinner, who has eight legs and one mission: to trap the whole wood in his evil web. But even bugs can be heroes... It's the Beetle Ball final and the Bug Buddies face the mighty Centipede United. But who's lurking on the sidelines? Could it be Spinner?
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