The prince wants a new toy. People have come from all over the kingdom to see if the toy they have brought will be the toy that the boy will enjoy. But this boy is a hard one to please.

An exciting new laugh-out-loud picture book from Sam Copeland, the bestselling author of Charlie Changes into a Chicken, and Pippa Curnick, creator of the award-winning Indigo Wilde series. Meet Ivor, a little boy in a big world, who absolutely, categorically, definitely does NOT like any sort of attention. So it's more than a minor catastrophe for Ivor to discover on his very first day of school that he has a great big . . . BEAR BEHIND! And as the bumbling bear begins to cause chaos and calamity, Ivor's hope for a normal first day at school quickly fades . . . A hilarious, larger-than-life story to show little ones there's fun to be had when you leave your worries behind!

Kim's dad has a flute and a rule: "Never toot the flute." Kim can't understand why she isn't allowed to toot the flute. What will happen if she does toot the flute?

Penned by the very first Crayon Activist, Bellen Woodard, this picture book will tug at readers' heartstrings and inspire them to make a difference! Some call it the skin-colour crayon. I've heard it many times before. But this time when I pass the peach-coloured crayon to him, something in me feels different. When Bellen Woodard's classmates referred to 'the skin-colour' crayon she knew just how important it was that everyone understood that 'skin can be any number of beautiful colours.' This stunning picture book spreads Bellen's message of inclusivity, empowerment, and the importance of inspiring the next generation of leaders. Bellen created the More Than Peach Project and crayons with every single kid in mind to transform the crayon industry and grow the way we see our world. And Bellen has done just that! Includes back matter about becoming a leader and improving your community just like Bellen did! The perfect picture book for little activists everywhere, reminding readers of how important their voices are! Wonderfully colourful and emotive illustrations from Fanny Leim that bring the story to life on every page!

Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!

Percy the park keeper always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold winter’s night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food and he must find a way to help them.

Includes a surprise pull-out poster!

More than 9 million Percy the Park Keeper books sold, worldwide!

I See A Leopard tells the tale of a leopard who goes swimming in order to visit his friend Catfish. When Catfish serves up her favourite dish of wiggly worms, Leopard is distressed to discover that they keep slipping away and are not at all easy to eat.

Wanting to make things easier for their friends, Hippo and Frog come up with a better way to serve the worms. Soon Leopard and Catfish are enjoying a meal together, proving that, with a little ingenuity and a lot of goodwill, even the strangest group of friends can solve a slippery problem.

'A moving, humane, funny portrait of two very different boys discovering what connects us all' Kiran Milwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars 'It's amazing! Such a bold idea to have a character like Dan... you pulled it off brilliantly.' Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster 'I loved it' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy There are two sides to every story Dan is angry. Nothing has been the same since his big brother left, and he's taking it out on the nearest and weakest target: Alex. Alex is struggling. His severe OCD makes it hard for him to leave the house, especially when Dan and his gang are waiting for him at school . . . Then the boys' mums arrange for them to meet up and finish building the raft that Dan started with his brother. Two enemies stuck together for the whole of the school holidays - what could possibly go wrong? Praise for ALL THE THINGS THAT COULD GO WRONG 'A touching, funny, gripping read that tackles important issues in a sensitive and thoroughly enjoyable way. Highly recommended' Stuart Robinson, author of If Ever I Fall 'A timely story of courage and reminder of what we all share' Christopher Edge, author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright 'Powerful and warm ... this will linger long in the mind' Guardian 'Moving, beautifully written and intensely emotional' Lancashire Evening Post 'When they say "not to be missed", this is the kind of book they mean' MinervaReads Praise for THE BUBBLE BOY: 'Poignant, hopeful and heartbreaking' Fiona Noble - Children's Editor, The Bookseller 'Deeply moving and utterly gripping . . . Stewart Foster carries off an astonishing feat of storytelling in this exceptional book' Julia Eccleshare, lovereading.co.uk 'A gripping and deeply moving book' Jamila Gavin, author of Coram Boy 'One thing we know about good books is their amazing ability to inspire empathy in the reader; to explore ideas and viewpoints that arise from experiences that are out of our own realm. The Bubble Boy does this with warmth, quirkiness and a light-hearted touch.' Guardian

Get Ready Books teach valuable life lessons with your favorite Nickelodeon characters-and they include over 30 stickers! In this action-packed adventure, Marshall the fire pup discovers that even heroes get scared. Luckily, Ryder and whole PAW Patrol team are there to support their friend and help him deal with his fears! In this high-stakes storybook, boys and girls ages 3 to 7 learn how they can best cope with nervousness and worries. Featuring popular Nickelodeon characters and fun-filled stories, Get Ready Books teach important social-emotional lessons. Look for the second book in the series, SpongeBob Goes to the Doctor. Follow Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, and the rest of the puppy heroes are on missions to save their friends and protect the community of Adventure Bay using paw-some vehicles, tools, and teamwork.

Stock your class or school library with our big 'blind' pack of mixed-reading age titles.Number of books: 50 Reading Age: Mix of 6, 6.5, 7 and 8 For: Children aged 8-12 RRP: GBP295.50

This charming tale of a loquacious young bird will resonate with kids full of questions and exasperated parents alike. Little Bird leaves family and friends in search of someone who will listen. Guess who he finds? His own reflection A reunion ensues when Little Bird's loved ones realize they miss his chatter.

Wordless but far from mute, this book will engulf and fascinate readers young and old. Alvaro Villa portrays the devastation of a flood in a series of brilliant paintings. No words are necessary as he shows a young family in a pretty clapboard house not far from an estuary. Bad weather is brewing and great clouds boil toward the house as, inside, the family watches a TV weatherman warning of trouble ahead. Friends come with sandbags but to no avail, the family has to flee.

In this sequel to Mango Delight, Mango's adventures and misadventures continue as she prepares to make her off-Broadway debut. It s summer break, and Mango is happy to split her time between watching her baby brother Jasper, hanging with her friend Izzy, and binging movies late into the night. Then she runs into her drama teacher Bob, who has some news Yo, Romeo! is headed to the stage in New York City, and he wants Mango to reprise her lead! With her parents blessing (and a few rules) Mango is off to Brooklyn to live with her Aunt Zendaya. It s the opportunity of a lifetime, and knowing Mango, the drama is sure to follow!

A brilliant detective story by one of Sweden's top children's writers and illustrated in full colour throughout. A book to read alone or aloud! A perfect case for the famous Detective Gordon, chief of police and chief of detectives in the forest. Unfortunately, solving this crime means standing in the snow and waiting for a long time . . . If only he had an assistant - someone small, fast, and clever.

Beginning readers will love this adorable bug as he shows off the things he likes. Readers will learn words that feature rhyming short vowel -ug sounds, such as jug and rug through delightful images, fresh text, and accommodating sight words.

Throughout the years that Veritas has spent trying to rear me, there's one essential truth she's always stuck to. 'Love is stronger than mountains.' My mother's name meant truth. But could any of us trust her to tell the truth about our family?' Can Ruth and her sister Mary discover lasting love for themselves amid the chaos of their large bohemian family? And what about their eccentric mother? Could they find a new love for her too? After the hardships of the 50s, how will any of them experience the new freedoms of the swinging 60s? As Ruth stands at the altar promising love to a young man till the end of life, under her breath she makes a vow: to set down everything of the past, the reality of a girlhood constantly touched by sadness, yet always profoundly secure.

The classic giftset collection of Beatrix Potter's original Peter Rabbit books.

This beautiful gift box contains all 23 original Peter Rabbit books by Beatrix Potter. Each tale is presented in its iconic white jacket and features a publisher's note describing how the story came to be.

This set of books contains the tales of all of Beatrix's lovable characters, from naughty Peter Rabbit himself, to tidy Mrs. Tittlemouse and unlucky Mr. Jeremy Fisher. These tales have charmed and enchanted children for generation and are essential for every nursery bookshelf.

Beatrix Potter is regarded as one of the world's best-loved children's authors of all time. From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, published by Frederick Warne in 1902, she went on to create a series of stories based around animal characters including Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-duck, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten.

I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in this stunning Pura Belpre Honor Book about first love, familial expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong. Penelope Prado has always dreamed of opening her own pasteleria next to her father's restaurant, Nacho's Tacos. But her mom and dad have different plans--leaving Pen to choose between disappointing her traditional Mexican American parents or following her own path. When she confesses a secret she's been keeping, her world is sent into a tailspin. But then she meets a cute new hire at Nacho's who sees through her hard exterior and asks the questions she's been too afraid to ask herself. Xander Amaro has been searching for home since he was a little boy. For him, a job at Nacho's is an opportunity for just that--a chance at a normal life, to settle in at his abuelo's, and to find the father who left him behind. But when both the restaurant and Xander's immigrant status are threatened, he will do whatever it takes to protect his newfound family and himself. Together, Pen and Xander must navigate first love and discovering where they belong in order to save the place they all call home. This stunning and poignant novel from debut author Laekan Zea Kemp explores identity, found families and the power of food, all nestled within a courageous and intensely loyal Chicanx community.

Ons wereld is vol verskillende vorms. Sommige is natuurlik en sommige is deur mense gemaak. Die boek sal jou wys hoe nuttig verskillende vorms kan wees. Lees verder om agter te kom waarom wiskunde belangrik is as jy iets wil bou, uit te vind watter vorms versteekte krag het, te leer oor patrone, baie kopkrappers te doen en 'n vlieer te bou. Heinemann se Lees is Maklik-reeks bevat ‘n verskeidenheid stories vir die Intermediere Fase-leerder.

Die leesboeke is ontwikkel deur taalspesialiste en onderwysers om die vaardighede in Afrikaans te bevorder en te verryk. Die reeks dek ‘n verskeidenheid van genres: drama, komedie, avontuur, rillers, aksie, tradisionele stories, misterie en nie-fiksie.

Elke graad bestaan uit 20 titels, ‘n totaal van 60 titels vir die Intermediere Fase met stimulerende leesstof vir lesse. Elke verhaal het opwindende illustrasies en aktiwiteite wat gebaseer is op die storie.