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Zeki Can Swim
(Paperback)
Anna McQuinn; Illustrated by Ruth Hearson
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R200
R181
Discovery Miles 1 810
Save R19 (9%)
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Howl with laughter with the FIFTH book in the hilarious full-colour
illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain
Underpants! When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man
is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute
kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the
day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's
Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and
venture into virtue? 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.
The one and only Cat in the Hat from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a
brand new look, introducing his roller-coaster ride of mayhem to a
new generation of readers. The iconic story from the one and only
Dr. Seuss, now with a brand new look! When Sally and her brother
are left alone, they think they're in for a dull day - until the
Cat in the Hat steps in on the mat, bringing with him mayhem and
madness! This is the classic book that every child should have the
joy of reading. The wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat is one of
the most popular characters in children's fiction, and this book is
ideal for budding readers to tackle on their own.
Toot toot! All aboard the Dinosaur Train! In this storybook, it's
Mrs Pteranodon's birthday and Buddy, Tiny, Shiny and Don want to do
something special. At the Big Pond, they find the perfect surprise
gifts for their Mum. "Dinosaur Train" is a brand new animated
series for children aged 3-7, airing on "Nick Jr". The television
show follows Buddy, a curious T. rex, and his adopted family, the
Pterandons, as they meet new dinosaurs and explore the world around
them. The dinosaur train travels through the Triassic, Jurassic and
Cretaceous worlds, and each episode is packed with amazing
prehistoric creatures! Look out for other titles in the Ladybird
storybook series: "Buddy Finds A Tooth", "The Spooky Scavenger
Hunt" and "I Am a T. rex"!
The one and only Cat in the Hat gets a brand new look as he once
more steps into the lives of Sally and her brother, in this
mayhem-filled sequel to the original classic adventure. When the
Cat in the Hat comes back, Sally and her brother know it's going to
mean trouble. And guess what? They're right! The Cat in the Hat is
one of the most popular characters in children's fiction, and this
classic title is one that every child should have the joy of
reading. The perfect book for early readers, the new look and style
brings a worldwide favourite to a whole new generation.
Enjoy two amazing tales with Rapunzel and Tiana.
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Scaredy Cali
(Hardcover)
Jessica Williams; Illustrated by Nathan Moncao
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R518
Discovery Miles 5 180
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Grizzly Ben
(Paperback)
Alan Dapre; Illustrated by Alex Ayliffe
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R192
Discovery Miles 1 920
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Ben loves grizzly bears so much that he wants a real one for his
birthday. Instead, he gets a toy cuddly bear. Making the best of
the situation, Ben tries to teach Cuddly Bear how to eat honey,
fish and climb a tree like a grizzly bear. However, Cuddly Bear is
soon covered in honey, soggy and stuck in a tree! Every time the
toy bear cannot do something, Ben gets more and more grizzly. So
completely grizzly that he grows furry ears, a shiny black nose,
paws, a furry coat, claws and a round tail. Ben becomes a grizzly
bear. What will it take for Grizzly Ben to become Ben again? We are
thrilled to publish the first picture book from best-selling,
awardwinning illustrator Alex Ayliffe and successful screen, radio
writer and author Alan Dapre. This gorgeously quirky tale of a
grumpy and grizzly little boy will capture your heart, with Alex's
illustrations, which are full of energy and vitality, taking the
reader on a familiar journey from tantrums to tucked up in bed. A
story with relatable themes of companionship, friendship, feelings,
emotions and love. Perfect for your grizzly little bears.
In this hilarious tale of mishap and misadventure, Dr. Seuss reminds us just how lucky we are.
(This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)
Packed with all the essential ingredients that have made Dr. Seuss so well loved – riotous rhyme, zany artwork, off-the-wall humour – this delightful tale reminds us that however sorry we feel for ourselves, there is always someone, somewhere, worse off than ourselves.
With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranking among the UK’s top ten favourite children’s authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with over 600 million books sold worldwide.
As part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching Dr. Seuss’s bestselling books, including such perennial favourites as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks. In response to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands – Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. If I Ran the Circus belongs to the Yellow Back Book range. ‘Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?’ belongs to the Yellow Back Book range.
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.
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Playgroup Friends Jigsaw Book
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The Burper'er
(Hardcover)
Chris O'Malley; Illustrated by Phoebe Roze
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R429
Discovery Miles 4 290
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Big burps. Loud burps. Deep rumbling burps that could rattle your
insides Burps that sound like a lion roaring its loudest roar!
Burps that shake the furniture in the room! The Burper'er was born
to burp - she made it an art! She did it with poise! Then one day
at school, she learns how she could use her natural talent to help.
And from that moment on, she knew that she was born to be a
Superhero!! "The Burper'er!!" BUUUUURRRRRRRRRPPP!!!!! TheBurper'er
is a story of self-acceptance and joy at understanding and using
the gifts that they are given.
Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth
Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav
Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck,
Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no
good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill
into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is
not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? 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 doing good. Full colour
pages throughout. Love Dog Man? Check out Cat Kid Comic Club and
Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey! Everyone Digs Dog Man!
"High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny."
- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Riotously funny and original." -
School Library Journal, starred review "An utter, unfettered
delight." - Booklist, starred review "Readers (of any age) will be
giggling from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." - Kirkus Reviews,
starred review
Goosey is a lucky goose. He is the luckiest Mayor that Goosopolis
has ever had. It was his last official day in the role, as the
"Mayor Naming Competition" for the next 12 months was the very next
day. He doesn't know how he got nominated again, which he did many
times through the year, but he has the chance for another 12
months. Goosey wants to stay Mayor, but cannot remember how he won
last year. He needs to work out how to stay Mayor. However, Flora
BloomingGoose and he have eggs ready to hatch any day. Flora has a
plan. Now Goosey just has to remember his part...
This charming book introduces young children to words that rhyme,
with classic Dr. Seuss fun! House, Mouse! Hop, Pop! Cup, Pup!
Learning about words that rhyme has never been more fun - simply
change the first letter and the whole word changes! With his unique
combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes,
Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn
to read for over fifty years. As part of a major rebrand programme,
HarperCollins has relaunched 17 of Dr. Seuss's best-selling books,
including such perennial favourites as The Cat in the Hat, Green
Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks. In response to consumer demand, the
bright new cover designs incorporate much needed guidance on
reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided into three
reading strands - Blue Back Books for parents to share with young
children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their
own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy.
Hop on Pop belongs to the Blue Back Book range.
When signs appear that a comet is heading towards their beloved
Moominvalley, Moomin and his friend Sniff set sail to consult with
the professors in the distant Lonely Mountains. Their journey is
full of adventures and narrow escapes; from crocodiles, giant
lizards, eagles and the like, but new friends - soon to become firm
friends - help lighten the way. In this first and most exciting
Moomin novel, we meet the wandering Snufkin, the fascinating Snork
Maiden and her brother the Snork as they join Moomin in his race to
get home to Moominmamma before the comet crashes.
A classic fairytale in chapter form, Orsika the Bear is a story of
the main character, Orsika, and the day that she finds out the gift
of her name. For her name means 'Little Bear, ' however it will
take her Granny leading her into the heart of the forest for her to
understand what it truly means. Her day starts with a much
different plan, a family picnic at the lake. However, when her
brother Stephen's teddy bear is stolen by a forest creature, Orsika
and her Granny head to the heart of the forest to save him. To do
so, Orsika needs to face her fears, as well as witches and trolls,
bats, bandits and goblins. In this adventure, in this ancient
forest, she must learn the meaning of her name and her nature -
both who she is, and what she can be...
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