In this picture book, a thoughtful cloud tries to keep the skies clear on race day. Can he convince his rain-cloud friends to stay away? Early readers can follow the fun story and whimsical illustrations as they learn about weather. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

Kwaaikofski word ontvoer! Sy ontvoerders lyk baie grillerig -- hulle het almal maskers op en hulle kaalgeskeerde koppe is blou! Maar dis nie die ergste nie: Een van die booswigte waag dit om vir Kwaaikofski dieselfde haarstyl te gee -- en nou lyk hy soos ’n blou paaseier. Ons slim speurder gaan dit beslis nie daar los nie. So begin een van die mees misterieuse sake van sy hele speurloopbaan . . . Die intriges van die stories in hierdie reeks is eenvoudig, maar uiters vermaaklik en die humoristiese illustrasies sal sorg dat kinders dol sal wees oor hierdie koddige, maar brawe klein speurder se avonture!

Matt Lucas's chart-storming charity song, 'Thank You, Baked Potato', is now a laugh-out-loud picture book - perfect for self-isolation storytime! "Wash your hands! Stay indoors! Only visit grocery stores!... Stay safe, protect others AND help the NHS during lockdown & with help from one very wise Baked Potato! Created by award-winning comedian Matt Lucas to raise money for FeedNHS, Thank You, Baked Potato is now a laugh-out-loud picture book, offering important guidance for all the family & plus plenty of self-isolation fun! T hank you, Baked Potato is the UK's official number 1 bestselling picture book! All author and publisher profits from the sale of Thank You, Baked Potato go to FeedNHS, providing meals for thousands of critical care workers in NHS hospitals across the UK.

Rusty, a red panda, is wanted by a rival football club. To stay or leave The Ready Bears, how will he decide? a | And how does his special power affect grouts?

A spoof on the three little pigs story, this time told from the wolf's point of view. Lane Smith also illustrated Hallowe'en ABC which was one of The New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year.

A funny picture book about Paddington, the world's favourite bear - now a major movie star! Paddington is excited to be organising an Easter egg hunt for his neighbours. But, from finding empty supermarket shelves, to buying a box of broken Easter eggs, Paddington wonders if the hunt can ever go ahead. That is, until Mr Gruber's book on Roman mosaics and some sticky marmalade give him a brilliant idea . . . A deliciously funny Easter story, perfect for Paddington fans!

Expanding your child s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In So You Think You Can Run? By Roger Sipe, 10-year-old Esteban has always wanted to see a baseball game in Havana. When he finally does, he s inspired to form his own team in his small neighborhood. Find out more in this fant stica baseball story your child will love. Includes Book Club literacy and comprehension questions.

This colourful, poetic edition of 'The Beautiful Me' collection explores different ways children can help out at home. The inspiring collection of photography and illustrations included in this book, aims to encourage and support the instillation of positive values in children. 'Helping at Home' is a 'read with me' book that uses language which makes it easy for parents to bond, nurture and educate. 'The Beautiful Me' collection Is a delightful engaging assembly of 'read with me' children's books, designed to help adults bond, nurture and educate. Whether you are diversifying your child's book collection, setting up a childcare provision or simply buying a gift, you will not be disappointed. To learn more about this bespoke collection visit the author's website at www.marleneservice.com

Little Zeog the froglet is disabled. His brothers and sisters do not want to swim with him, or have a croak-chat. It makes him sad. Mr Ben Parrot is very wise. With Bill Blackbird's help he tells them about being disabled. It gives the froglets siblings quite a surprise! The author's daughter, who is disabled, helped with ideas for this story.

This colourful special edition of 'The Beautiful Me' collection is packed with poetry and games.Children will be enthralled as we celebrate social variety and appreciate diverse family dynamics. 'My Family' is a 'read with me' book that uses language which makes it easy for parents to bond, nurture and educate. The 'Beautiful Me' collection Is a delightful engaging assembly of "read with me" children's books, designed to help adults bond, nurture and educate. Whether you are diversifying your child's book collection, setting up a childcare provision, or simply buying a gift you will not be disappointed. To learn more about this bespoke collection visit the authors' website at www.marleneservice.com

Teddy is a good-natured, humorous, caring, character who can be mischievous and creative. He lives in Teddy's Magical Town with Mummy and Daddy Bear. Using a pile of rubbish (string, wire, tin cans, etc) Teddy magics a multi-coloured Buggy in which he drives his friends to magic land. They include a very lonely newcomer, Mr. Hedgehog Bumbledrop whom they wish to make friends with. This fantasy land provides fun for all, and Mr. Hedgehog Bumbledrop is no longer lonely - proving Teddy is no ordinary bear ! 25 pages of full colour illustrations, 210x210mm, paperback. Minimal text, suitable for pre-school age children.

With exquisite artwork and evocative text, this original fable explores the events of Jesus' life, and demonstrates the role of the Virgin Mary as the benevolent agent of God's people. Reduced to desolation by a king and prince who feel they have been wronged, the residents of a once-favored village must seek help from the queen, a native of their devastated town. Religious subjects are presented clearly in an allegorical style that proves entertaining, and also serves to provide children with examples of virtue and good behavior.  

Fandanzel Fox goes forth, with this sequel to the ever popular, Haunting Tale in the Forest. Again, it is set on the Cheshire and Derbyshire border, and the story echoes the adventures of young James and his friend Alex. The boys are two heroes, who encounter Fandanzel in their fictional environmental quests. The Fandanzel series was created to raise awareness amongst young and older people alike, of our countryside, and threats to its ecology from human influence. This second book, takes the reader on a roller coaster read, through an enchanting fact and fiction rich tale. There is lots of focus on the issues of modern day development of our landscapes, and the haunting mystery of nature.

Ella and Ava spend their spare time and holidays on the farm helping to look after the animals, riding their pony and playing in the fields. Ava is rather scared of Doodle the cockerel who sometimes chases her and she is always keeping a lookout for him. Doodle is a clever bird and when following the sisters he tries to keep out of sight and Ava often doesn't know he is watching her.

The arrival of a stray pelican in Lighthouse Bay starts a chain of events that leads Dilo the dolphin into a series of gripping adventures.

Diep, diep in die hart van Droombos, daar waar net bosdiertjies, feetjies en kabouters woon en waar kindertjies net in hul drome kan kom, het daar eendag 'n baie spesiale lelie begin blom ... Maak toe jou ogies, luister fyn en kom kuier saam in Droombos. Volume 2: Pollie Poskabouter se leë possak; Kersvader se groot glips; Vaak Vaatjie Vergeetkabouter

The Thirteenth Star is a children's fantasy novel set in a parallel world called Starlight. While on the surface this seem quite a familiar place, a closer look reveals the unexpected. Children are gifted with flight and rule the skies, people send typing-pigeons instead of letters, and pet monkeys do housework. And there are sorcerers who wage battles against the dark forces in the realm...The story follows Becky Saltburn, a young, carefree girl who has her life turned upside when an ominous mark appears on her arm. The mark signals the coming of Angra, a robed monster who lurks in shadow and relentlessly hunts down his victims. The closer Angra gets to Becky, the more he exerts his power and the weaker she becomes. Along with her helpers, Becky must find a way to escape or destroy Angra, before it is too late.

The traditional tale of the 'Farmer and the Parrot' is retold through rhyme and illustrated by the artist/author. The book has 24 pages with 23 full colour illustrations and 21 x 21 cms. saddle bound. "Following an early spot of bother I ran home in tears to receive further rebukes from my mother; but my Grandfather comforted me and told me the story of the Farmer and the Parrot. From then on if he saw me on the street with 'the gang' or coming in late from playing he would raise his finger and repeat, Bad company!a Robert Mountjoy's grandfather had received the story while attending Sunday School sometime in the 1900s. He had taken on board the direct message in the tale and this was stressed some fifty years later. In rewriting it for his grandchildren the author has made some changes to make it acceptable to children and parents today.