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An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who relates his adventures in seeking the secret of what is important in life.
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One Black Cat
(Board book)
Robie Rogge; Illustrated by August Ro
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R213
R201
Discovery Miles 2 010
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Conjure up the perfect Halloween read with this 3D novelty board
book that's shaped like a black cat! Black cat sets out on
Halloween in the dark, without being seen. One black cat is out on
Halloween night. As he walks along, he meets some trick-or-treaters
dressed as unicorns, superheroes, and princesses! Will he be able
to find his perfect witch? One Black Cat is a perfectly playful
celebration of Halloween night!
Fun and engaging colouring book.
Write and wipe practice that your child can enjoy everyday!
"Clever fun." --Booklist
From award-winning author Anne Miranda comes a rollicking rhyming story about an unruly gang of sixteen geometric shapes who get tangled in the neighborhood jungle gym until their friend comes to their rescue and order is restored. Perfect for fans of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!
One day a little circle,
just as happy as could be,
got caught inside a jungle gym,
and couldn't wiggle free.
When the neighborhood shapes go climbing on the park jungle gym the last thing they expect is a tangle. First the circle, next the triangle and then the square. One by one soon all sixteen shapes are trapped. They push and pull and tumble and cry for help. Who will save them? One special shape can set the others free. Can you guess which one it is? This charming story makes learning the names of sixteen shapes as easy as a day in the park.
Meet the Builderbots, the robot building team who are out of this world! Join them on a journey to discover what it takes a make a planet, uncovering incredible facts about Earth and our solar system along the way. Imagine you had the chance to build your very own planet. What would you do? Would you make a mighty mountain? Invite the most incredible animals? How about adding an icy waterfall or super space ocean? Don’t forget, you'll need to choose a shiny star for your planet, too! Packed with facts about our amazing planet – from the wildlife that lives here to its part in the solar system – this engaging, interactive, fact-filled book is perfect for budding explorers, ecologists and astronauts!
The beloved story of the Velveteen Rabbit, the toy rabbit made real
by the love of a boy, is now available in a beautiful Little Apple
Classic book. Originally published in 1922, the classic story of a
toy rabbit who loves a boy so much he eventually becomes real, has
charmed children--and adults--for nearly a century. Author Margery
Williams wrote this treasured classic that has warmed many hearts
for decades. This story is among the top 100 books for children
recommended by the National Education Association, chosen in a 2007
online poll, and also won the IRA/CBC Children's Choice award. This
classic edition of The Velveteen Rabbit features: - A beautifully
designed hardcover with foil stamping - Lavish illustrations by
renowned New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the
critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales
including The Night Before Christmas, The Classic Tale of Peter
Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables - Three times as many illustrations as
the origially published work Create a family tradition with this
wonderful volume and make memories your children will cherish for
years. The work of New York Times bestselling children's book
illustrator Charles Santore has been widely exhibited in museums
and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton
King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and
the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators.
He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic
children's stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.
Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the
childhood stories of a diverse group of trailblazers including
Kamala Harris, Greta Thunberg, Ai Weiwei, Benazir Bhutto, Elliot
Page, and John Lewis, along with 10 other powerful figures.
Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, Kid
Trailblazers highlights contemporary figures who have led the way
in government, social activism, environmental justice, and the
arts. Middle-grade readers will learn how these figures got their
start as kids just like them, with impactful stories and fun facts
such as: Angela Merkel once won a trip to Moscow, where she bought
a Beatles album. Stacey Abrams and her siblings played pretend as
librarians for fun. Al Gore lived in a hotel as a kid and liked to
drop water balloons off the roof! Kid Trailblazers explores the
childhood stories of leaders who have taken on the most pressing
issues of our time by expressing themselves and challenging the
world.
Celebrate the extraordinary life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II
and discover the history of the royal houses of Great Britain. The
kings and queens of Great Britain are brought to life in this
beautifully illustrated picture book. Exploring the history of the
monarchy, featuring expertly written histories and a timeline of
the royal houses, this is the perfect book for kids to learn more
about Elizabeth's life and reign.
- Early start, Large print stories with a moral.
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Secret Seahorse
(Board book)
Stella Blackstone; Illustrated by Clare Beaton
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R211
R195
Discovery Miles 1 950
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The watery world of the coral reef is explored in this
hide-and-seek adventure from best-selling duo Stella Blackstone and
Clare Beaton. Follow an elusive seahorse as he swims through
different underwater environments, meeting a colorful kaleidoscope
of sea creatures - including sea anemones, crabs, starfish, eels
and octopuses - along the way.
Containing five pages of educational information, including
facts about the coral reef, sea creatures and the lifecycle of
seahorses, while introducing children to underwater vocabulary,
Secret Seahorse is an ideal present for children who are fascinated
by the mysterious landscape that exists under the sea. The
hide-and-seek theme featured throughout invites the reader to hunt
the seahorse on every page, encouraging interaction with the text
and illustrations to ensure this book will become a well-thumbed
favorite.
The second book about Nikki and Deja, two African American
third-grade girls who are best friends.
Deja's birthday is coming up, and she's been talking about it for
weeks. But just before the big day, Auntie Dee gets called away on
a business trip and Deja must stay with an elderly neighbor . . .
who cooks turnips for dinner and doesn't even have a color TV!
Worse, the machinations of spoiled Antonia, Deja's new nemesis,
threaten to ruin Deja's birthday party plans. Like the first book,
this story captures with subtlety and humor all the small betrayals
and triumphs of young girls' relationships. Readers will get a
wider view of the girls' diverse urban neighborhood, and will
recognize themselves and their classmates in the colorful, deftly
drawn school scenes. A more serious theme is also introduced (with
a light touch) in a subplot concerning Deja's absent father.
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Surf's Up
(Board book)
Kwame Alexander, Daniel Miyares
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R240
Discovery Miles 2 400
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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Practice English at home!
- Engaging copy and colouring book.
- Developing colouring skills!
It looks like a bear, but isn't one. It climbs trees as easily as a
monkey-- but isn't a monkey, either. It has a belly pocket like a
kangaroo, but what's a kangaroo doing up a tree? Meet the amazing
Matschie's tree kangaroo, who makes its home in the ancient trees
of Papua New Guinea's cloud forest. And meet the amazing scientists
who track these elusive animals. This title has been selected as a
Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Informational Texts)
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