Get ready for some spooky costume fun with Bing and his friends in this brilliant new Halloween picture book! It is Halloween and Bing is dressed up as his favourite dinosaur, super-bitey Biteysaurus, for a special pumpkin party in the park! RAAAAAAR! But is his costume a bit too scary for his little cousin Charlie?

In this positive, gentle and PDA-friendly guide for young children, PDA is explained by a playful Panda who has PDA and is very proud of it. The Panda is full of talents and strengths, but finds it very hard to do what others want. In fact, the Panda has become great at climbing trees and bamboo, and hiding in caves to escape demands! The Panda addresses the challenges and struggles of PDA honestly, but can also thrive and live a happy life in the right environment, when supported by others.

Adversity is a part of life and many of us have experienced trauma that has left us feeling distressed, scared or alone. This book draws on Bridie and Sue's background in Clinical Psychology to help you identify what trauma is, the effect it can have on your physical and mental health, and how you can cope. Containing many ideas and strategies to support you with the impact of trauma, including giving yourself a butterfly hug to calm yourself down or sending an email to someone who lives far away to feel more connected, this is a guide that you can dip in and out of, and return to at different stages in your life after trauma. Co-written with two young people who were brave enough to share their own stories, you will find that you are not alone, that nothing stays the same, and that there's always hope.

A few hours after nine-year-old Garnet Linden finds a silver thimble in the dried-up riverbed, the rains come and end the long drought on the farm. The rains bring safety for the crops and the livestock, and money for Garnet's father. Garnet can't help feeling that the thimble is a magic talisman, for the summer proves to be interesting and exciting in so many different ways.
There is the arrival of Eric, an orphan who becomes a member of the Linden family; the building of a new barn; and the county fair at which Garnet's carefully tended pig, Timmy, wins a blue ribbon. Every day brings adventure of some kind to Garnet and her best friend, Citronella. As far as Garnet is concerned, the thimble is responsible for each good thing that happens during this magic summer--her thimble summer.

You've likely heard of the performer Dolly Parton. But do you know where this dazzling songwriter and musician draws her roots? As one of twelve children growing up in rural Tennessee, Dolly was determined to be seen and heard. From her front porch to her church choir, every stage was an opportunity to perform and share her many talents. While balancing farm chores with schoolwork, Dolly never lost sight of her dreams, composing her first song at age five and performing at the Grand Ole Opry at age thirteen. With lilting language and vibrant artwork, this childhood story captures the unique gifts of Dolly Parton, while also honoring the measures of her success: resilience, confidence, family, and kindness.

Nangu uWanda, nezinwele zakhe ezinhle eziyisihluthu. Unesibindi namandla, kodwa akeneme ngenxa yokuhlale echukuluzwa ngabafana esikoleni. Ngenxa yezimfihlo zikaMakhulu zezinwele nezindaba zakhe, uyakuthokozela ukuthi izinwele zakhe zingumqhele nento angaqhosha ngayo. Le ncwadi ingokuzazi nobuhle, incoma iqholo ngamasiko nokuthi lifundwa kanjani futhi ledlulselwa kanjani esizukulwaneni esilandelayo.

This series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds. With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant. Wind power is one of the major ustainable power sources. But how does harnessing the wind's energy work? What's needed and can it fulfill our energy needs? While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used. Suitable for reader aged 9+.

Discover the joy of the seasons in a book that's indestructible! Snowflakes on baby's tongue--so cold! Fireflies on a summer night--so pretty! Look at all the fall leaves--let's make a pile and play! Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies "read" (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: * Rip Proof-made of ultra-durable tight-woven material * Waterproof-can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed! * Emergent Literacy Tool-bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading * Portable-lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel * Safe for Baby-meets ASTM safety standards

Friends all year.

Leaving the city was not Vernon’s choice. Neither was moving into an old house in a bumpkin-run town in the Cascadian forest, where the shadows move and the stairs make a sound like dying crows. It’s a relief when Vernon discovers a space inside the walls of his bedroom, a space inhabited by a mysterious girl named Violet. Violet’s nothing like Vernon. She’s pretty and cool, and she has a closetful of cute clothes. But as Vernon and Violet become friends, Vernon starts to realize that she’s much more like him than he thought, leading him down a fairy-tale path of self-discovery. Out of the closet and into the world.

The third book in a sweet and funny Branches series about a pug and his human, told from the pug's POV! Pick a book. Grow a reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!When the local animal shelter can't afford new toys, it's up to Bub and his human, Bella, to save the day. But how could they possibly raise the money? A pet wash, of course! Fun and high jinks abound as Bella and Bub learn that running a pet wash is harder and wetter than it looks.With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

Four brand new stories in which Horrid Henry helps himself to all the money he needs to win his favorite board game, comes up with another spectacular money-making scheme for launching a newspaper with all the school gossip, vows vengeance on Perfect Peter when Peter steals his birthday party theme and has his own Pirate Party--and gets his revenge by taking over as head teacher when Peter plays school with his goody-goody friends.

If you could talk to animals, what would you ask? Get familiar with 10 endangered animals as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell... and its own attitude! In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a question-and-answer format is paired with colourful and engaging illustrations throughout, perfect for emerging or reluctant readers, or any young animal enthusiast who enjoys a bit of humour! Features 'interviews' with a giant panda, green turtle, black rhino, flying fox, Sumatran elephant, Cuban crocodile, tiger chameleon, kakapo and Western Nimba toad. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered species. Look out for other titles in the series: Interview with a Tiger, Interview with a Shark, Interview with a Kangaroo!

Drink deep from the first three volumes of the #1 "New York Times "bestselling Thirst series in this boxed set from Christopher Pike.
Alisa has been a vampire for five thousand years, and she's always lived on the fringe of society in order to maintain her secret.
But everything changes when she falls in love.
Suddenly there is more at stake than her own existence. Her humanity is returning, and secrets from her past are coming back to haunt her. Alisa must quickly reconcile her new and changing identity, and figure out who to trust, before everything she's worked for in the past five millennia turns to ash....
In this boxed set containing "Thirst No. 1," " Thirst No. 2," and" Thirst No. 3," " "follow Alisa's path from vampire to human to target of a covert organization, as she learns what it means to be truly alive.

Little Lord Fauntleroy is a classic novel following the unexpected journey of a young boy from his working-class home to the halls of European royalty. Young Cedric is the long lost grandson of an Earl who’s suddenly called to take his place among his rich relatives. Cedric Errol’s late father was the estranged son of the Earl of Dorincourt. He and his family lived in the United States with no connection to his royal heritage. One day, Cedric and his mother are notified by an English lawyer that he is the heir to a massive fortune. Following the deaths of his sons, the Earl of Dorincourt names Cedric the new Lord Fauntleroy. He is required to move to Europe and be groomed for aristocratic life. The boy faces many challenges including a greedy imposter eager to steal his inheritance. Francis Burnett’s enduring tale was a major success upon its initial release. It spawned multiple adaptations including two feature films from 1936 and 1980, respectively. Little Lord Fauntleroy is a children’s favorite that’s left an indelible mark on the genre. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Little Lord Fauntleroy is both modern and readable.

Meet Buttercup, a sweetie-pie flying squirrel; Buckshot, a big buck deer; Scooter, a blue-skinned lizard; and Dipper, a timid possum: Four unlikely friends who find themselves on one crazy adventure
A typical day at the park starts out with a friendly game of dodge ball but quickly turns into something none of them bargained for. With one quick snap of his jaw, Skeeter the fox swipes Scooter's tail---and Scooter is determined to get it back With this gang, it's all for one and one for all, so the friends enter the forest together, hot on Skeeter's trail. . . Little do they know the dangers that await them there. One thing's for sure: A sly fox, a grumpy bear, a no-nonsense porcupine and a very hungry snake turn this ordinary afternoon into a day these four friends will never forget

A Thinking in the Rain Adventure Story
Please meet Anastasia Pickering. She is a six-year-old philosopher who uses her out-of-the-mouth-of babes wisdom to influence the characters in her life. Her innocent process always concludes with a cleansing, colorful rain that leaves hearts mended and emotions soothed.
Today is a very special day, for it is Anastasia's sixth birthday and the day she gets her very first dog A trip to the local animal shelter provides the perfect pet, but as the family leaves the shelter, their new dog, Rufus, seems frightened. Rain starts to fall as Anastasia ponders what will help her new dog feel better. Through the guidance of Patience, a ponytail-riding, blueberry-snitching fairy, Anastasia patiently gives her new doggie time to adapt. Practicing patience turns the raindrops into twinkling colors that magically help Rufus trust his new best friend. As the family drives home, a double-tiered rainbow blankets the sky. . .is that a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?