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Join JJ and Grandpa for a trip to the farm! Peep through the holes
to help JJ and Grandpa spot all the animals on the farm! This
sturdy interactive board book will help pre-schoolers learn about
animals and the sounds they make. Perfect for young fans of the hit
show CoComelon. CoComelon creates toe-tapping songs and videos
about the everyday experiences of young children.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the
incredible life of Lewis Hamilton, Formula One champion. Little
Lewis's childhood was filled with cars, motorcycles and watching
Formula One with his dad. On his fifth birthday, he received a
remote-controlled racing car and joined a local club. It was hard
being the only black child there, but he listened to his dad's
words: 'Let your results speak for you.' His hobby led him to
go-kart racing, and at the age of 10 he became the youngest ever
winner of the British cadet go-karting competition. Shortly after,
he began training as a racing driving with McLaren, rising through
the ranks to compete at Formula One's Grand Prix. Despite his
amazing successes, from breaking the record for the most triumphs
in Formula One to his knighthood, Lewis has never forgotten where
he came from. Today he is a campaigner for racial justice and
racial diversity in sport, as well as an advocate for positive
mental health as well as environmental issues. This inspiring book
features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the
back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and
a detailed profile of the incredible young poet and activist's life
so far. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books
and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to meet all your
favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this brilliant
board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The
Gruffalo's Child, and bring the story to life! One wild and windy
night the Gruffalo's Child disobeys her father's warnings and
ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't
really exist . . . does he? Move the push, pull and slide
mechanisms on every spread to find out. With a short, simple
rhyming text based on the original story, The Gruffalo's Child: A
Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for
preschoolers to The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson and Axel
Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture
book.
Nothing is the same for Joff this summer. His dad is sick, his mum is working, there's a new kid in town. The days are long and hot, and change is in the air.
With his dog, Jet, Joff explores. The Chapel of Doom is always there, ancient and crumbling, with its warning signs and the legend of the Falling Boy.
But Joff isn't going to go past those signs ... is he?
Ten-year-old Leo dreams of performing in the West End. His love of
dancing is getting him through the Luton heatwave, but his
selective mutism is putting his spot in the end-of-summer dance
show on the line. When chatty Richa moves in next door, Leo finds
it easy to bond with her. She talks enough for the both of them ...
at least to begin with. But when he learns her secret it's clear
that Richa needs Leo's support as much as he needs hers. With
Richa's help, will Leo be able to follow his dreams? Or will Leo's
inability to talk cost him their friendship? A heart-warming story
of courage and determination in the face of adversity, perfect for
fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Lisa Thompson, Stewart Foster and Elle
McNicoll.
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
PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling
stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books
captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to
think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated"
bestselling author Charlie Higson When an ancient artifact is
discovered inside Firetop Mountain, its evil magic unleashes
terrifying Iron Giants upon the world. In a race against time, YOU
must find the only person who knows how to defeat them. Where does
he live? Will he help? Will YOU survive? ABOUT THE SERIES The
multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure
series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of
children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the
story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20
million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who
love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on
screens and get them back into reading books!
The Greatest Showman meets Nevermoor, The Spectaculars is the
enchanting new adventure series that combines magic, theatre and
danger with a large pinch of starstuff... Beyond the gateway, in
the Hidden Peaks, live the Spectaculars - magical performers, with
special powers gifted from the stars. They can levitate you out of
your seat with a song, make a costume that will turn you invisible
and create a snowstorm with a dance. When Harper joins The
Spectaculars at their travelling boarding school, she can't wait to
learn all kinds of magic. But when the song of the Four Curses
comes to life, and a terrifying creature threatens everything, she
must use her new powers to save her school... While dreams come
true at the Wondria, nightmares might just be lurking in the wings.
"A story of magic, friendship and theatre that shines star-bright"
Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows "Beautifully written,
imaginative and witty, The Spectaculars immerses you in a thrilling
magical world with characters you fall in love with right from the
start" Hannah Durkan, author of Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale
Nisa Qamar is 10 years old, living in Johannesburg, South Africa with her single mum, Zainab, her little sister Aisha and their 3-year-old twin brothers, Ali and Isa. Nisa loves books, ice cream, bicycles and hanging out with her bestie. She also has a special bond with her grandmother who tells her wonderful stories from the past. Gran teaches her the importance of prayer and The Verse of the Throne ie aayat ul qursi.
Written as an adventure with the thematic elements of good triumphing over evil, Nisa uncovers a plot to take over her school by the evil TroubleMaker. In a race against time she has to figure out who she can trust on this quest or lose the game to the Master of Jinniaville.
This story is the first in the series and actively promotes the idea that even a young child can make a difference by keeping the heart clean and making the choice to do good over evil.
Flooded is the funny and beautifully illustrated tale of animals
who live in a city that is ever so slowly flooding. The flood comes
gradually at first. All the animals ignore the obvious and go about
their busy lives, disjointed from one another and preoccupied by
their own problems. Eventually, the flood water reaches a height
that they can no longer ignore and they have to work together to
save their city. All the animals join together in a line and pull
out the plug that is drowning the city. This is an exceptionally
illustrated story that teaches a message not to let problems fester
and with a little team work and community spirit, no problem is
insurmountable.
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Remembering Mommy
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Sithembile and Themba's mother has died and they miss her very
much. But although they are sad, they come to realise that they are
cared for and are not alone. Their father, their grandmother and
their teacher all take care of them through each day. And often,
they find that there are many special ways to remember Mommy.
Remembering Mommy is a useful starting point for talking to young
children about death and grief.
When a superhero movie are filming in town, Peggy can't wait to meet the cast. But things don't go to plan as Peggy tries to prove that she can be a super dog, just like the superheroes in the movie. Peggy the pug soon learns that real superheroes don't wear capes or have super powers, but are just the people who love us and who are kind to others.
This heartwarming Peggy the Pug story features adorable black and white illustrations throughout as well as a dashing shiny foiled cover. A great read for fans of Peggy the Pug and all aspiring heroes!
Formally titled George, this is the unforgettable debut from Alex
Gino "Allow me to introduce you to a remarkable book, full of love,
wonder, hope, and the importance of getting to be who you were
meant to be. You must read this." - David Levithan, author of Every
Day and editor of George. When people look at George, they think
they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a
girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then
her teacher announces that their class play is going to be
Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play
Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part
. . . because she's a boy. The timely and touching story from
Stonewall Award Winning author Alex Gino Author of Rick and You
Don't Know Everything, Jilly P! Gino's latest book, Alex Austen
Lived Here, is out in April 2022
From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One
and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery
Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its
bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob. Ruby’s story picks up a
few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in
a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant
orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again
brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life
before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the
African savannah to Ivan and Bob. In the timeless way that only
Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in
verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and
sweet. Don’t miss the film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan,
now streaming on Disney+!
Join some of your favourite Pokémon from Kanto to Galar in this
sticker book. Packed full of amazing activities and with sticker
scenes featuring battle stadiums, tropical beaches, snowy mountains
and more! Where will you add your 1001 Pokémon stickers?
Kell is one of the last magicians with the ability to travel
between parallel universes, linked by the magical city of London.
It has been four months since a mysterious obsidian stone fell into
his possession and he met Delilah Bard. Four months since the Dane
twins of White London fell, and the stone was cast with Holland's
dying body back into Black London.Now Kell is visited by dreams of
ominous magical events, waking only to think of Lila. And as Red
London prepares for the Element Games-an international competition
of magic-a certain pirate ship draws closer. But another London is
coming back to life. The balance of magic is perilous, and for one
city to flourish, another must fall...
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