A board book celebration of Spring, starring Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat! Written in super-simple rhyme, this sweet sturdy board book features Thing One and Thing Two as they frolic with iconic Spring "things"--including ducklings, bunnies, flowers, frogs, wriggling worms, and butterflies. Perfect for tucking into Easter baskets, this is a great way to celebrate the season and to introduce babies and toddlers to the world of Dr. Seuss! (And if you can't get enough of Thing One and Thing Two, check out the board books Spooky Things and Lovey Things!)

The father of performance poetry, John Agard, brings you a collection of riotously funny poems. Follow that Word is a celebration of imagination and demonstrates the true diversity of language. A dazzling collection of over sixty poems, Follow That Word delivers John Agard's musings on people and places from the modern and historical world, this wonderful collection that can be rediscovered over and over again. With gorgeous black-and-white illustrations from Momoko Abe, Follow That Word takes you on a thought-provoking journey into the wonderful world of words, and this collection belongs on every bookshelf. 'It's been around from Creation dawn, And it only takes two to catch on, Try it people, and you'll soon see, This is a dance that can set you free, It's called the dance of diversity.' Reviews for Half-caste, and Other Poems: 'Rollicking Caribbean-flavored rhythms combined with serious matters such as racism define poet extraordinaire, Agard.' - Voya A performance poet, Agard uses his rhyme, repetition and refrains that make his work sing...Skilful use of humour to get his serious points across. - The Book Horn Inc

Two heavy-hitters in children's literature deliver a critically acclaimed, bestselling biographical novel of cultural icon Muhammad Ali. "This utterly delightful story about Ali's childhood is a smash hit."--School Library Journal (starred review) Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other. Kwame Alexander and James Patterson join forces to vividly depict his life up to age seventeen in both prose and verse, including his childhood friends, struggles in school, the racism he faced, and his discovery of boxing. Readers will learn about Cassius' family and neighbors in Louisville, Kentucky, and how, after a thief stole his bike, Cassius began training as an amateur boxer at age twelve. Before long, he won his first Golden Gloves bout and began his transformation into the unrivaled Muhammad Ali. Fully authorized by and written in cooperation with the Muhammad Ali estate, and vividly brought to life by Dawud Anyabwile's dynamic artwork, Becoming Muhammad Ali captures the budding charisma and youthful personality of one of the greatest sports heroes of all time. Longlisted for the 2022-2023 Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award, and nominated for the 2021-2022 Black Eyed Susan Book Award!

Fairy tales transports its readers to a world of magic, where fish can talk or fly, elves can punish or reward according to one's deeds and where fairies are just around the bend waiting to be discovered. Fairy tales give wings to a child's imagination and the child learns important lessons by leaps and bounds. This is a compilation of fairy stories from around he world. These stories shall take the young reader to magical places where the child shall explore new lands, meet new creatures, wanders through the castles of kings and swim in the seas with the mermaids.

One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools. When Ben shows his pupils a film about the Nazis' persecution of the Jews, they can't believe it could happen. So he introduces a new disciplinary system in an attempt to shown them how powerful group pressure can be. But things get out of hand.

Buka e e kopantse poko ya segompieno, ya magareng mmogo le ya setso. Poko ya Segompieno ke e e farologanang le Poko ya Setso le ya Magareng ka kagego, popego le diteng. Ke poko e e tlhamiwang ka go kwalwa, mme batlhami ba yona ba supa phokelelo e ntsi ya poko ya Sekgoa. Ga se poko e e rorisang go tshwana le maboko a setso a dikgosi. Bakwadi ba buka e ke ba gompieno le ba maloba.

Hierdie 5-in-1 versamelbundel bestaan uit vyf geillustreerde stories van vyf baie bekende skrywers. Die bundel sluit die volgende bekende en geliefde stories in:

Haasmoles - Jaco Jacobs & Maja Sereda
Simon is verveeld. Dit reën al die hele dag lank buite. Maar dan BONS, BONS, BONS iets teen die trappe op. Twee lang ore verskyn agter sy bed … en nog twee … en nog twee … Dis weer HAASMOLES!

Parmant - Leon de Villiers & Alzette Prins
Parmant stap deur die bos, maar almal karring aan hom. Meerkat wil sy keel kielie, Vlakvark wil sy magie krap en Jakkals wil oor sy skubbe streel. “Nee!” sê Parmant elke keer: “Dit is my lyfie en ek sê: nee, nee, nee!” Sy ma is sommer baie trots op haar dapper seun wat al die diere so op hulle plek sit.

Die coolste ouma op aarde - Marita van der Vyver & Zinelda McDonald
Is jou ouma so cool soos myne? Ontmoet ’n paar fantastiese oumas… Party oumas hou van rockmusiek of kan jou leer boomblim. Ander oumas laat jou die lepel aflek as hulle koek bak of kan seerplekke beter soen. Maar een ding is seker: ’n Regte, egte ouma is altyd hope pret!

Karla Krullebol - Theresa van Baalen & Chris Venter
Karla Kriel met haar krullebol hou glad nie van hare was nie. Sy kam nie graag haar haarbos nie en maak dit ook nooit vas nie. Karla se ma is moeg gepraat. Daarom besluit sy Karla hoef nooit weer haar hare te was of te kam nie. Karla is natuurlik baie in haar noppies! Maar dan gebeur iets vreesliks …

Prinses Mossienes - Wendy Maartens & Alida Bothma
Vandat die mossies onder die stoepdak nesmaak, sit Dina elke dag vir hulle en kyk. Sy het die mossies nog nooit sien stry nie. Maar Mamma en Pappa stry deesdae aanmekaar. Daarom steek Dina vere in haar hare en sit ’n kroon op haar kop. Dan is sy nie meer Dina nie. Sy is Prinses Mossienes. En sy vlieg na ’n plek waar alles beter is … ’n Sensitiewe, verbeeldingryke verhaal oor wat gebeur wanneer ouers skei. Die boek bevat ook praktiese wenke vir kinders en ouers om die trauma van ’n egskeiding te hanteer.

Introduce little ones to Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and the Princess and the Pea in this gorgeous book. With simple text and beautiful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez throughout, the stories are perfect for reading aloud to young children or for older children to read by themselves.

Jonathan's parents have decided to let Jonathan choose a pet. They are not prepared for his choice-a giant eagle. (Is that even legal?) Jonathan recounts his new experiences with this unique and astonishing pet. A mythical giant eagle doesn't fit easily into everyday life, but there are some advantages to having such a creature by your side. Ultimately, Jonathan comes to the difficult decision that his new friend must be set free. With rhyming text and a humorous and lighthearted tone, this book is meant to be read aloud.

Dive into the magical worlds of your most beloved fairytales with this adorable storytime treasure both kiddos and their grown-ups will enjoy. Young readers will be whisked away to 8 wondrous adventures designed to entertain and spark one's imagination. This deluxe treasure trove of stories celebrates all the well-loved classics including: The Gingerbread Man, Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, and The Three Little Pigs. An enchanting collection of favorites little ones will love!

• Playful illustrations and beautifully written tales will create a smile from ear to ear
• Tales included: The Gingerbread Man, Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, and The Three Little Pigs
• Bond over the classic fairy tale favorites you grew up with as a child with your little one
• Perfect gift for any occasion: birthdays, holidays, and more!
• Collect all titles available in the Parragon Treasury Collection including Five Minute Stories and Mother Goose

This lively board book unfolds accordian-style in a floor-standing arc, encouraging babies to lift their head while they are lying on their tummy, while toddlers will love the photos of diverse babies.

Kids ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Join Patrick Picklebottom on the adventure of a lifetime, as his amazing new book unleashes the power of his imagination! Young Patrick Picklebottom gets the surprise of his life when a kind-hearted store owner sells him his favorite book for only one penny: "Would you like to buy this?" asked an elderly man. "I'd like to," said Patrick, "but I don't think I can. I've only one penny, and not one penny more," then he hung his head low, and he turned toward the door. "As it happens," replied the kind-hearted gent, "This book only costs a single red cent. But will he get to read its incredible stories? His journey home may be harder than it looks! Written lyrically with vibrant, colorful illustrations, Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book is a story about the magic of books and the love of reading, highlighting how a child's imagination and creativity can soar by simply reading a great book. From the best-selling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, The Bear and the Fern and Tyrannosaurus Hex comes a new cast of lovable characters and a story you and your children will cherish for years, and read over and over again. Combining the spirit of She Silverstein, the heart of Mo Willems, and the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book is ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade.

Poppy and Sam love fairy tales, and in this collection you can enjoy six of their favourites: Little Red Riding Hood, Rumpelstiltskin, Cinderella, Goldilocks, Sleeping Beauty and the Three Little Pigs. With simple text and delightful illustrations, this is a perfect introduction to fairy tales for little ones.

A beautifully illustrated collection of over twenty stories of excitement, magic and humour. Includes well-known classics such as 'The Little Mermaid', 'Treasure Island' and 'The Princess and the Pea' along with some original tales such as 'The Bed Monster's Secret' and 'The Pesky Parrot'. With a ribbon marker, this beautiful hardback book makes a gorgeous gift.

A compelling vision of a disorietating and barbaric future from Doris Lessing, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Many years in the future, city life has broken down, communications have failed and food supplies are dwindling. From her window a middle-aged woman - our narrator - watches things fall apart and records what she witnesses: hordes of people migrating to the countryside, gangs of children roaming the streets. One day, a young girl, Emily, is brought to her house by a stranger and left in her care. A strange, precocious adolescent, drawn to the tribal streetlife and its barbaric rituals, she is unafraid of the harsh world outside, while our narrator retreats into her hidden world where reality fades and the past is revisited ...

Shakespeare for Everyone is a wonderful series featuring a lively and stimulating approach to some of the most popular of Shakespeare s plays. These books really bring his works to life for those who are new to Shakespeare or who are studying the plays in school. Background on how he wrote each play and how it fits into his entire body of work is e

Once upon a star, there were no stars to shine - no sun to rise no sun to set no day, no night, nor any time. Discover the origins of the universe! The worlds of poetry and science collide to create this unique book about our sun, our planets, our Earth-and YOU!