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'Did we go too far?' Charlie asked. 'Too far?' cried Mr Wonka. 'Of
course we went too far! We've gone into orbit!' WHOOSH! Inside the
Great Glass Elevator, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and his family
are cruising a thousand feet above the chocolate factory. They can
see the whole world below them, but they're not alone. The American
Space Hotel has also just launched. Lurking inside are the
Vermicious Knids - the most brutal beasts in the universe! Can
Charlie and Willy Wonka stop them from destroying everything?
Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most iconic characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.
The world’s most famous travelling reporter heads for Russia. Accompanied by his dog Snowy, Tintin leaves Brussels to go undercover in Soviet Russia. His attempts to research his story are put to the test by the Bolsheviks and Moscow’s secret police . .
The Adventures of Tintin are among the best books for readers aged 8 and up.
Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.
This unusual book contains the poems from the Alice books set to
music by Lucy E Broadwood. This delightful book was originally
published in 1921 and the scores are decorated by the incredible
colour plates and line work of Charles Folkard. Pook Press
celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in children's
literature and are reprinting this book for adults and children to
enjoy once again. About the Author: Charles Dodgson (1832-1898) is
best known by his pseudonym Lewis Carroll. A polymath who is
arguably best known as an author, but who also worked as a
mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer, his most
famous works are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and the sequel
Alice Through the Looking-Glass. Dodgson was a prolific writer who
contributed children's stories, mathematical theses and political
pamphlets to a variety of magazines.
Now a major motion picture, starring Amandla Stenberg No. 1 New
York Times bestseller Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best
National Book Award Longlist Starr lives in two worlds: the poor
neighborhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school
in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when
Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best
friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could
destroy her community. It could also get her killed. Inspired by
the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a powerful and gripping YA
novel about one girl's struggle for justice. Want more of Garden
Heights? Catch Maverick and Seven's story in Concrete Rose, Angie
Thomas's powerful prequel to The Hate U Give. PRAISE FOR THE HATE U
GIVE "Stunning." John Green "A masterpiece." The Huffington Post
"An essential read for everyone." Teen Vogue "Outstanding." The
Guardian "This story is necessary. This story is important." Kirkus
(starred review) "Heartbreakingly topical." Publishers Weekly
(starred review) "A powerful, in-your-face novel." Horn Book
(starred review)
For her third volume in The Story Collector series, acclaimed
author and illustrator Jane Ray ventures into forests, jungles,
mountains, and even imaginary worlds. Here you will find stories
about animals of all kinds: rough-skinned elephants, yellow-eyed
tigers, hulking great bears, elegant springing antelope, wily
rabbits, and more. The tales-which feature transformation, magic,
empathy, kindness, and trickery-include: "The Singing Ringing
Tree," "Theseus and the Minotaur," "How the Rhinoceros Got his
Skin," and "The Leopard's Promise." AGES: 8 to 10 AUTHOR: Jane has
illustrated more than 70 books for children and garnered rave
reviews from the world's leading national press for her many works
including The Story Collector series. SELLING POINTS: . Reissue
with a new design . Beautifully illustrated traditional tales as
well as some contemporary gems . Jane Ray was nominated for the
Hans Christian Andersen Award 2018
This edition of Alice in Wonderland was originally published in
1907. Here Alice's adventures down the rabbit hole are depicted by
the bright and beautiful colour illustrations of W. H. Walker. Pook
Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in children's
literature and are reprinting this book for adults and children to
enjoy once again. About the Author: Charles Dodgson (1832-1898) is
best known by his pseudonym Lewis Carroll. A polymath who is
arguably best known as an author, but who also worked as a
mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer, his most
famous works are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and the sequel
Alice Through the Looking-Glass. Dodgson was a prolific writer who
contributed children's stories, mathematical theses and political
pamphlets to a variety of magazines.
This charming children's book contains eleven stories of famous
child characters in fiction adapted by Nora Archibald Smith. The
stories included are David Copperfield, Little Women, Jackanapes,
Hans Brinker, Alice in Wonderland, The Little Lame Prince, Heidi -
The Alpine Rose, Mowgli, Little Nell and Rebecca of Sunnybrook
Farm. This book was originally published in 1923 and contains
eleven full colour plates by Jessie Willcox Smith. About the
author: Jessie Willcox Smith was born in Philadelphia, USA. In 1894
she took classes under the artist Howard Pyle and embarked on a
career as an illustrator. She quickly became a prolific and
successful artist best-known for her Good Housekeeping covers and
her twelve illustrations for Charles Kingsley's The Water-Babies
(1916). About the Author: Charles Dodgson (1832-1898) is best known
by his pseudonym Lewis Carroll. A polymath who is arguably best
known as an author, but who also worked as a mathematician,
logician, Anglican deacon and photographer, his most famous works
are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and the sequel Alice Through
the Looking-Glass. Dodgson was a prolific writer who contributed
children's stories, mathematical theses and political pamphlets to
a variety of magazines.
When Rabbit said, 'Honey or condensed milk with your bread?' Pooh
was so excited that he said 'Both'. Winnie-the-Pooh always likes a
little something to eat, but when he goes to visit Rabbit he finds
he can't quite make it out the door. This beautiful little
storybook is a great way to introduce young readers to the
characters in the Hundred Acre Wood. This is guaranteed to be a
bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up. This book is all the
more special due to E.H.Shepard's decorations, which are shown in
full, glorious colour. They are truly iconic and contributed to him
being known as 'the man who drew Pooh'. Look out for the other
titles in the collection: Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Loses a Tail
Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong Bees Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Meets a
Heffalump Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing
Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Has a Birthday Winnie-the-Pooh: A House is
Built for Eeyore Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Invents A New Game The
nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of
children for over 95 years. Milne's classic children's stories -
featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh
himself - are gently humorous while teaching lessons about
friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved
character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential
part of our literary heritage. Whether you're 5 or 55, Pooh is the
bear for all ages.
This edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, originally
published in 1908, is fully illustrated in line and colour, by the
charming drawings of Harry Rountree. About the author: Harry
Rountree was one of the best-known illustrators in London in the
early 1900s. He was a prolific illustrator and illustrated many
works by authors such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Enid Blyton, Edith
Nesbit and H.G. Wells. About the Author: Charles Dodgson
(1832-1898) is best known by his pseudonym Lewis Carroll. A
polymath who is arguably best known as an author, but who also
worked as a mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and
photographer, his most famous works are Alice's Adventures in
Wonderland and the sequel Alice Through the Looking-Glass. Dodgson
was a prolific writer who contributed children's stories,
mathematical theses and political pamphlets to a variety of
magazines.
Christopher Robin lives behind a green door in the Hundred Acre Wood. He likes catching Woozles, leading expeditions and throwing parties with Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore and, of course, his very best friend, Winnie-the-Pooh.
Join Christopher Robin on his adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh and their friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. This charming collection of stories and poems, selected from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young & Now We Are Six, tells extraordinary tales of a Boy and his Bear, accompanied by E.H.Shepard's beautiful illustrations.
Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Pooh himself – are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child’s imagination like no other story before or since.
This book 'Cinderella Picture Book' is one of many of Crane's 'Toy
Books'. It contains the stories Cinderella, Puss In Boots and
Valentine And Orson. Many of the earliest children's books,
particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working
to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality,
colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works
can delight another generation of children. About the Illustrator:
Walter Crane (1845-1915) was one of the earliest contributors to
children's literature and one of the most influential illustrators
in the development of childrens' colour picture books. Crane began
working for Edmund Evans in 1864 producing bright, colourful
children's books which revolutionised the type of children's books
available. He created a series of 'Toy Books' between 1865-1875
which contained fairy stories, nursery rhymes and other tales of
adventures. His Arts and Crafts illustrations came to typify
children's books for decades to come.
This edition of the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland was
originally published in 1907. The story is accompanied by Thomas
Maybank's delightful pen and ink drawings. Pook press are
reprinting this work so that it can be enjoyed by another
generation of children and adults alike. About the Author: Charles
Dodgson (1832-1898) is best known by his pseudonym Lewis Carroll. A
polymath who is arguably best known as an author, but who also
worked as a mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and
photographer, his most famous works are Alice's Adventures in
Wonderland and the sequel Alice Through the Looking-Glass. Dodgson
was a prolific writer who contributed children's stories,
mathematical theses and political pamphlets to a variety of
magazines.
From debut author, Joyce Efia Harmer, comes a groundbreaking YA
story of friendship and freedom that crosses continents and
centuries, in a timeslip novel exploring the legacy of slavery.
Sometime, me love to dream that me is a human, a proper one, like
them white folks is. Enslaved on a plantation in Barbados, Obah
dreams of freedom. As talk of rebellion bubbles up around her in
the Big House, she imagines escape. Meeting a strange boy who's not
quite of this world, she decides to put her trust in him. But Jacob
is from the twenty-first century. Desperate to give Obah a better
life, he takes her back with him. At first it seems like dreams
really do come true - until the cracks begin to show and Obah sees
that freedom comes at an unimaginable cost . . . Both hopeful and
devastating, this powerful novel about equality, how far we've
come, and how far we still have to go introduces an extraordinary
new literary voice.
"A stodgy parent is no fun at all. What a child wants and deserves
is a parent who is sparky" Danny has the most marvellous and
exciting father anyone ever had. He can repair any car or machine
that people bring to him, loves going on adventures with Danny and
tells him incredible stories around the stove in the cozy caravan
they call home. The land around them belongs to Mr Hazell, a rich
bully who NOBODY likes, not one-little bit. So, Danny and his
father concoct a daring plot that will give Mr Hazell the greatest
shock of his life. But can they pull off this level of
mischief-making without getting caught...?
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