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Harriet must choose between her friend Lalla and her new-found love
of ice-skating... "If you pass your inter-silver, I'll tell Aunt
Claudia that I don't want to work with you any more." Harriet is
told that she must take up ice-skating in order to improve her
health. She isn't much good at it, until she meets Lalla Moore, a
young skating star. Now Harriet is getting better and better on the
ice, and Lalla doesn't like it. Does Harriet want to save their
friendship more than she wants to skate?
The Mr Men and Little Miss are celebrating Diwali!
The five-day festival of lights is celebrated by millions of people across the world and the Mr Men and Little Miss can't wait to join in. They're busy cleaning their homes, creating Rangolis, lighting lamps and enjoying all the festivities, including large feasts that Mr Greedy is particularly looking forward to. It’s going to be a busy five days of light and laughter!
Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Chinese New Year and now Diwali.
Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean and lonely businessman who despises the
meaning of Christmas until one Christmas Eve when he is visited by
the ghosts of his past, present and future... What are the themes?
Relationships, individual vs. society and responsibility. Teaching
points Many excellent passages which are good models for students'
writing.
Tales of Greek mythology have entertained countless generations of
young readers with their accounts of brave heroes and heroines and
the marvels and monsters that they encounter. This edition of Greek
Myths: A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys features six classic tales
written especially for children by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It includes
the legends of Pandora and the Box of Troubles, King Midas and the
Golden Touch, Perseus and the Medusa, Philemon and Baucis,
Bellerophon and Pegasus, and the labors of Hercules, all
illustrated magnificently in color by Walter Crane.
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The Iron Man
(Paperback)
Ted Hughes; Illustrated by Chris Mould
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Stunning illustrations by Chris Mould make this one of the most
exciting editions of The Iron Man to be published. The Iron Man
came to the top of the cliff. Where had he come from? Nobody knows.
How was he made? Nobody knows. Mankind must put a stop to the
dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he
cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space
threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds
a way to save the world. 'Stunning.' WRD Magazine 'Whether you're
already a fan of this classic children's story or a new reader,
this wonderful new version is a real treat.' BookTrust 'Gripping .
. a classic.' Phillip Pullman 'A visionary tale.' Michael Morpurgo
'One of the greatest of modern fairy tales.' Observer
At the age of sixteen Frances Hodgson Burnett moved to Tennessee
with her bankrupt family and began writing for American magazines
as means to support herself. Over two decades later Burnett
published "Little Lord Fauntleroy," modeling the character after
her son Vivian. Burnett's text and Reginald Birch's original
illustrations helped popularize a very romantic style of dress for
boys -- a velvet suit with a broad lace collar -- in the late
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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One Christmas Wish
(Paperback)
Katherine Rundell; Illustrated by Emily Sutton
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NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019
NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP GREENAWAY MEDAL 2019
It's Christmas Eve and Theo - left at home with a babysitter - sees an odd-looking star out of his window and decides to make a wish. He wishes that he had some friends to keep him company. Moments later the Christmas decorations begin to disentangle themselves from the tree behind him, ready to wreak a little havoc .
Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a timeless Christmas story about treasuring the people and values that really matter at this time of year. With breathtaking illustrations by Emily Sutton capturing the magic of the season in stunning detail, this modern classic from master storyteller and bestselling children's author Katherine Rundell makes the perfect Christmas gift.
The Outsiders is an outstanding story of teenage rebellion, written when the author was only 17 years old. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first.
Youngsters in a small Oklahoma town have split into two gangs, divided by money, tastes and attitude. The Socs' idea of having a good time is beating up Greasers like Ponyboy Curtis.
Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends - until the night someone takes things too far.
Dear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket's 'A
Series of Unfortunate Events' but misery and despair. You still
have time to choose another international best-selling series to
read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of
the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution... Violet, Klaus,
and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming,
and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately,
they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Hostile Hospital the
siblings face a suspicious shopkeeper, unnecessary surgery,
heart-shaped balloons, and some very startling news about a fire.
In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes
an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent,
hilarious and deftly crafted. Despite their wretched contents, 'A
Series of Unfortunate Events' has sold 60 million copies worldwide
and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey. And in the
future things are poised to get much worse, thanks to the
forthcoming Netflix series starring Neil Patrick Harris. You have
been warned. Are you unlucky enough to own all 13 adventures? The
Bad Beginning The Reptile Room The Wide Window The Miserable Mill
The Austere Academy The Ersatz Elevator The Vile Village The
Hostile Hospital The Carnivorous Carnival The Slippery Slope The
Grim Grotto The Penultimate Peril The End And what about All the
Wrong Questions? In this four-book series a 13-year-old Lemony
chronicles his dangerous and puzzling apprenticeship in a
mysterious organisation that nobody knows anything about: 'Who
Could That Be at This Hour?' 'When Did you Last See Her?'
'Shouldn't You Be in School?' 'Why is This Night Different from All
Other Nights?' Lemony Snicket was born before you were and is
likely to die before you as well. He was born in a small town where
the inhabitants were suspicious and prone to riot. He grew up near
the sea and currently lives beneath it. Until recently, he was
living somewhere else. Brett Helquist was born in Ganado, Arizona,
grew up in Orem, Utah, and now lives in New York City. He earned a
bachelor's degree in fine arts from Brigham Young University and
has been illustrating ever since. His art has appeared in many
publications, including Cricket magazine and The New York Times.
Full of adventure and fun, this book is perfect for fans of Care
Bears. Watch the new Care Bears TV series on Netflix and Tiny Pop.
Ready, steady ... oops! It's the day of the Rainbow Race and the
precious Care Crystal has been lost. But don't worry, Care Bears.
If anyone can save the day, it's Cheer. Guaranteed to keep Care
Bears' fans entertained at home, on holiday and on the move. The
Care Bears are back with more fun and hugs than ever, and
celebrating their 35th anniversary in 2017! Ready for a new
generation to fall in love with Tenderheart, Grumpy, Cheer,
Funshine, Share and Wonderheart, and their message of caring and
sharing feelings. Look out for more Care Bears titles - from board
books and sticker activities to bumper books and young readers
filled with adventure and fun, and the Care Bears special brand of
caring. Watch the Care Bears and Cousins and Welcome to Care-a-Lot
TV series on Netflix. Welcome to Care-a-Lot is also available on
Tiny Pop. Visit the Care Bears at www.carebears.com as well as:
https://www.youtube.com/user/carebears
https://www.facebook.com/CareBears
https://www.instagram.com/carebears/
https://www.pinterest.com/carebearsagp/meet-the-care-bears/
https://twitter.com/carebears
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Pinocchio, Volume 6
(Board book)
Carly Madden; Illustrated by Cynthia Alonso; Edited by Carly Madden
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Journey into the world of Pinocchio in this exquisite board book,
which introduces the classic story to the youngest children with
beautiful illustrations and innovative peek-through layered pages.
Pinocchio combines a simple narrative with die-cut holes and
high-contrast illustrations to create a captivating storytelling
experience that encourages tactile interaction. Turn each page to
delight in the increasingly expansive spreads as Pinocchio's
journey is brought to life, from his beginnings in Geppetto's
workshop to his magical encounter with the Blue Fairy to his
eventual lifting of the curse to become a real boy. Keep the magic
of Pinocchio alive for the next generation with this gorgeous
interactive retelling, which kids will love to read again and
again. The Layer-by-Layer series of interactive board books
introduces the youngest children to classic stories through
beautifully layered pages featuring bright, contemporary
illustrations, die cuts and gentle text. The illustrations, and
wonders, expand as each new layer is revealed. Other titles in the
series include The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty and The Jungle
Book.
Contains all 30 Winne the Pooh stories in lovely hardback binding.
Gripping stories of myth, folklore and magic:Two step-brothers
share one nightmare; red gloves that reach for your throat; a
changing room where a stranger asks to swap lives with you; and a
ghost in the rain... An expert storyteller weaves nine spells. Fear
mixed with wit, heart and magic.
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