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Far from fading with time, Kenneth Grahame's classic tale of
fantasy has attracted a growing audience in each generation. Rat,
Mole, Badger and the preposterous Mr Toad (with his
'Poop-poop-poop' road-hogging new motor-car), have brought delight
to many through the years with their odd adventures on and by the
river, and at the imposing residence of Toad Hall. Grahame's book
was later dramatised by A. A. Milne, and became a perennial
Christmas favourite, as Toad of Toad Hall. It continues to enchant
and, above all perhaps, inspire great affection.
Become lost in the dreamy illustrations that capture the enchanted
land of Honalee and its extraordinary inhabitants, and share in the
adventures of Jackie Paper and his childhood friend, Puff, the
magic dragon. The timeless Peter, Paul and Mary song, and
bestselling children's book and CD set, is now available as a
beautiful gift set. Enjoy two vibrant bonus versions of the song
plus two other tracks (Froggie Went A-Courtin' and The Blue Tail
Fly) on an exclusive CD.
Celebrate all things Ravenclaw with this glorious paperback
collection of the iconic House Editions. The beautifully crafted
slipcase emblazoned with the house emblem the Ravenclaw eagle
contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling's classic series in a
spectacular alternating colour scheme, with cover artwork and
illustrations by celebrated Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi
Pinfold. Home to the wise, Ravenclaw house has produced some of the
most famous witches and wizards in history, including Luna Lovegood
and Filius Flitwick. The seven lovingly designed covers are
individually decorated with enchanting details that capture
favourite house themes from each novel. Charming vignettes of the
Ravenclaw eagle in a series of playful poses across the seven book
spines complete the decoration scheme. An exclusive colour bookmark
depicting house ghost the Grey Lady makes for a highly collectable
keepsake. The seven books in this collection are accompanied by a
magical miscellany of exciting feature articles, quizzes and
fascinating fact files packed with trivia about the history and
alumni of Ravenclaw house - ideal to dip into and enjoy time and
time again. More than twenty exclusive illustrations capture the
magic of Ravenclaw house and favourite characters - Luna Lovegood,
Professor Trelawney, Cho Chang, Gilderoy Lockhart, Filius Flitwick
and many more ... A must-have collection for Ravenclaws young and
old, this Ravenclaw House Editions box set is the perfect tribute
to the house famed for its wit, learning and wisdom and is sure to
be treasured for years to come.
Little Women, the charming story of the brave and resilient March
sisters, has been adored by generations of readers who have
identified with the struggles of kind and pretty Meg; gentle,
delicate Beth; precocious, artistic Amy; and of course wild,
tomboyish Jo, determined to forge her own path and become a writer.
Follow the girls as they come of age during the American Civil War
and fall in love with the story all over again in this retelling by
award-winning writer Laura Wood.
Die avonture van Kuifie (Frans: Les Aventures de Tintin et Milou) is een van die gewildste strokiesverhale wat in die twintigste eeu verskyn en is vandag steeds populêr. Die boeke word in ongeveer 60 tale vertaal. Die hoofkarakter van die verhale is die jong Belgiese verslaggewer Kuifie. Saam met sy hond, Spokie, beleef hy verskeie avonture.
In Die Blou Lotus word Kuifie na Sjanghai ontbied, maar die boodskapper word vergiftig voor Kuifie uitvind hoekom. Daar gekom, besef hy sy stryd teen die internasionale dwelmbende, met wie ons in Die farao se sigare kennis gemaak het, is nog lank nie verby nie. Gelukkig ontmoet hy die jong Chinees Tjang en saam trotseer hulle baie gevare. Groot is Kuifie se verbasing toe hy agterkom dat die baas van die dwelmbende iemand is wat hy ken …
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?
Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults
alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift collection of quotes
from the original translation by Katherine Woods, featuring
full-colour illustrations. A pilot stranded in the desert awakes
one morning to see the most extraordinary little fellow standing
before him. “Please…’ asks the stranger, “draw me a
sheep…’ The Little Prince has been capturing the hearts of
readers around the world since its publication in 1943 – this new
collection of quotes features favourite words of wisdom from
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s lyrical, whimsical text. Quotes are
drawn from the original translation by Katherine Woods, a favourite
with fans. With subjects covering childhood, sorrow, friendship,
love and more, this collection has something for everyone.
Featuring original colour illustrations by the author. Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote The
Little Prince in the United States during a two-year self-imposed
exile from occupied France. A year after the book’s publication
in 1943, Saint-Exupéry disappeared over the Mediterranean while
flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron. Best
known throughout the world as the author and illustrator of The
Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry wrote several other books that have
also become classics of world literature. Katherine Woods
(1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The Little
Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other English
translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans and
is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her
poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of
Saint-Exupéry’s storytelling.
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.
Fall down the rabbit hole again and again with the master of paper
engineering. With stunning pop-ups and elaborative interactive
details, this is a gift that will be treasured by generations.
Robert Sabuda's dazzling adaptation of Alice's Adventures in
Wonderland makes the whimsy and fantastical burst out of the page.
With a jaw-dropping number of three-dimensional pop-ups on every
page, follow the White Rabbit through the forest, dine with the Mad
Hatter, and play croquette against the Queen of Hearts. Featuring
printed foil, acetate creatures, and a peep hole down the rabbit
hole, this is a book that will be read again and again. Praise for
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Pop-up Adaptation:
'Breathtaking, three-dimensional images that are incredibly
imaginative, intricately detailed, and perfectly executed... a
fresh look at the story and offering details that add greatly to
the reading experience.' School Library Journal 'This will very
likely come to be seen as the definitive pop-up version of Alice,
but it will also further establish Sabuda as the foremost visionary
of the genre.' Booklist, Starred Review Other pop-up books by
Robert Sabuda: The 12 Days of Christmas Alice's Adventures in
Wonderland Beauty and the Beast The Little Mermaid The Night Before
Christmas Peter Pan Winter's Tale The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Shipwrecked on an unchartered island, the Swiss Family Robinson -
mother, father and four young boys - make the most of their
predicament, adapting to the island and turning the absence of
civilization to their advantage. Through perseverance, hard work
and self reliance, they become masters of their new environment.
Their experience is colourful, creative and filled with exciting
adventures. This illustrated edition, with full-colour plates by T.
H. Robinson, features an elegant bonded-leather binding, a
satin-ribbon bookmark, distinctive gilded edging and decorative
endpapers.
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.
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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.
'Travel, change, interest, excitement!' One day Mole pokes his nose
out of his burrow and discovers that the world is an exciting
place. He meets brave Ratty, kind old Badger and the rascally Mr
Toad, and together they go adventuring . . . The Wind in the
Willows is a classic animal adventure that charms and enthrals.
This edition contains the original full-colour illustrations by E H
Shepard, a partnership that has never been bettered.
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