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Nicole en Pappa trek in ’n nuwe huis in Kaapstad in ná die dood van haar ma. Die nuwe huis voel vreemd en leeg, en Nicole mis vir Mamma vreeslik. Wanneer Nicole verjaar, neem Pappa haar na die middestad om roomys te eet en vir haar nuwe skoene te koop. Hier ontdek hulle ’n beseerde gansie wat hulle saamneem huis toe. Hulle bure help Om die gansie gesond te kry en sommer gou voel die nuwe huis en straat soos ‘n ware tuiste.
Sam en Julia woon in die Muishuis – ’n regte klein wonderwereld. Julia bly saam met haar ma in ’n baie klein kamertjie op die boonste verdieping. Sy het nie ’n pa, boeties of sussies nie, en ook geen oupa of ouma nie. Julia is baie nuuskierig en eiewys. Sy hou van opwinding, en sodra sy verveeld is, gaan sy buitentoe, op soek na avontuur – saam met haar maatjie Sam. Sam woon in die middel voor in die Muishuis. Hy bly saam met sy pa, ma, boeties en sussies. Hy het twee oupas en oumas en ’n hele paar tannies en ooms. Sam is baie skaam en soet. Maar as hy saam met Julia is, doen hy dinge wat hy andersins nooit sou aandurf nie. Die twee is onafskeidbaar. Daar is meer as 100 000 eksemplare van die oorspronklike Nederlandse uitgawe verkoop en die boek is in 2012 bekroon met ’n Silveren Penseel en in 2015 met ’n Gouden Boekprys.
Jou ses gunstelingplaasstories nou in een boek! Boer Frans se plaas le lekker knus langs ’n klein stroompie ver van die stad af. Op die plaas bly baie diere gelukkig saam. Lees in hierdie pragtige boek met sy kleurvolle illustrasies van al die diere se avonture. Stories in hierdie bundel: Gertjie se uitstappie; Hansie vlieg weg!; Manie Muis skrik groot; Boel en Dolla; Ses stoute varkies; ’n Indringer op die plaas.
Push, pull and slide the tabs to meet all the Busy Baby Animals. See lambs leaping in the field, piglets playing in the mud and cheeping chicks as they hatch. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text, lots to spot and talk about, and wonderful illustrations by Ag Jatkowska. Busy Baby Animals has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more animals in the Busy Book series with Busy Farm, Busy Zoo, and Busy Pets.
The hilarious third instalment from the bestselling creative team behind viral sensation The Wonky Donkey is now available in a super cute board book edition! Meet Grinny Granny - the latest addition to the phenomenal Donkey family. And just like Wonky Donkey and Dinky Donkey, she is silly and funny all at once. With a wonderful rhyming text and illustrations full of humour, The Grinny Granny Donkey will make you hee haw with laughter! A brilliantly funny story by Craig Smith and beautiful illustration by Katz Cowley will guarantee that The Grinny Granny Donkey will become your new favourite picture book Chunky board book edition of the bestselling picture book The award-winning Donkey books bring families together with love, laughter and fun THE WONKY DONKEY FAMILY - COLLECT THEM ALL The Wonky Donkey Picture book paperback Picture book and CD Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set Sound book eBook The Dinky Donkey Picture book paperback Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set eBook The Grinny Granny Donkey Picture book paperback Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set eBook COMING SOON: Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise Picture book paperback eBook
Koala Goes on Holiday offers a gentle introduction to the experience of being away from home for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of being away from their familiar surroundings. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. Koala is going on holiday, and everyone is very excited - everyone except Koala. She is nervous about being away from home. What if she doesn't like the beach? What if she doesn't like the food? Luckily, her sister is there to reassure her... The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.
Play a game of hide-and-seek on safari to find out Where is Little Elephant? Young children can follow the clues and lift the sturdy flaps with peep-through holes to see if Elephant is hiding underneath. There are lots of animal friends to meet along the way, as well as a surprise pop-up ending to reveal Elephant's hiding place. Bright, bold illustration from Jean Claude makes this an ideal gift purchase for animal-mad toddlers. Disover more hidden animals with Where is Little Kitten?, Where is Little Tiger? and Where is Little Bunny?
A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of dads! Dads are all around! But there's just ONE dad who gives the best hugs of all. Can you guess who it is? A joyfully inclusive celebration of ALL dads - perfect for Father's Day gifting!
Uncover the ghost animals within in this moving and uplifting story about finding help where you need it, from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator of The Hunt for the Nightingale. Nora's mum has good days and bad days, but the bad days are getting worse. It's been just the two of them for always, and they don't need anyone else. When the rainbow-shimmering ghost animals Nora used to see when she was small start to reappear, she's convinced that they hold all the answers. Along with new friend Kwame, Nora follows a glittering ghostly fox, hare, raven and otter on the adventure of a lifetime, helping her to find the strength she needs to help her family. In a heartbreaking and hopeful narrative, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai sees a brave young girl face down her ghosts. For fans of The Last Bear and Julia and the Shark. Praise for Hunt for the Nightingale 'Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear 'An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again' Lisa Thompson, author of Rollercoaster Boy 'Will break your heart and mend it back together again' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild 'This poignant exploration of grief and denial seen through the eyes of a child is underpinned by lessons about kindness, acceptance and nature' Daily Mail
Book 5 in a series of heart-warming pony tales packed with expert advice from three-times Olympic Medallist and Grand Slam winner, Pippa Funnell, on everything you ever wanted to know about horses. The team at Silver Shoe Farm are proud to work with the World Horse Welfare Organisation caring for neglected horses. They're all thrilled when one of their rescued horses, Lulabelle, gives birth to a filly foal who Tilly names Lucky Chance. Collect all 18 titles in this series of irresistible, uplifting pony adventures, packed with expert, up-to-date advice from the author as well as a helpful glossary and black and white illustrations. For 8+
Bluey and Bingo share why their dad is awesome in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book, featuring everyone's favorite Heelers. Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+. Everyone loves Bandit, but especially Bluey and Bingo! He's always making up funny games, playing Daddy Robot, and taking them on exciting adventures. This is the perfect book to celebrate your dad on Father's Day, or any day, and share what makes him awesome!
A stunning new children's novel from the Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. PRAISE FOR ASHA AND THE SPIRIT BIRD: 'An evocative debut novel ... satisfyingly classic in feel' GUARDIAN 'A heartfelt and mystical children's adventure story.' TELEGRAPH Xanthe loves visiting her gran in her flat with its rooftop garden. But Nani is becoming forgetful - and Xanthe wishes she could help her, if only she knew how. A mysterious cat shows her a way. It leads Xanthe to clues about Nani's childhood, and how, long ago, she had to escape her old life in Africa for a new one in Britain ... The fourth novel by bestselling, Costa Award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan; author of Asha & the Spirit Bird, Tamarind & the Star of Ishta and Aarti & the Blue Gods Follows archaeology-obsessed Xanthe as she uncovers her family's secrets A tale of secrets, family, refugees, belonging and love Set in a tower block in Nottingham, bringing Jasbinder's trademark magical realism to an urban, everyday setting
The Wonky Donkey has sold over two million copies worldwide - meet the newest member of the Donkey family for a very special surprise! Wee Dinky woke one weekend with wonder in her eyes. Today her daddy, Wonky, promised such a big surprise . . . Brought to life by Craig Smith's lyrical and fun verses, and Katz Cowley's beautifully charming illustrations, Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise is laugh-out-loud fun for everyone. The next book in the internationally bestselling Wonky Donkey series! With a brilliantly funny story and gorgeous illustrations that children will love Perfect for babies and young children THE WONKY DONKEY FAMILY - COLLECT THEM ALL The Wonky Donkey Picture book paperback Picture book and CD Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set Sound book eBook The Dinky Donkey Picture book paperback Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set eBook The Grinny Granny Donkey Picture book paperback Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set eBook Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise Picture book paperback eBook
At Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply! Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Rocco the raccoon has just arrived at the zoo and he loves to play pranks! Inspired by the rascally animal, Zoe and her friend decide to play their own. But when a prank goes too far, Zoe will need Rocco's help to make things right. Another fantastic title in the perfect series for young animal lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams. Have you read Zoe's other adventures? Check out The Adventurous Arctic Fox, The Runaway Reindeer, The Talkative Tiger and many more titles!
Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while... Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?
A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children's books! Goldilocks and her little dog are off on an adventure, looking for that house again - the one with the chairs, the porridge and beds. The sound of the sea calls to them and before they know it, they have found quite a different sort of a house . . . there are bowls, and chairs and sort-of beds . . . plus some rather unexpected and hilarious inhabitants! From Michael Rosen, the highly regarded author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, comes this wonderful new take on the famous nursery rhyme, brilliantly brought to life by David Melling, the creator of Hugless Douglas.
Join Zookeeper Hu as he searches for a cheeky monkey in Hide and Seek Stories: At The Zoo. Slide the pages to find where the monkey is hiding and meet lots of other wild animals. Bestselling illustrator Jo Lodge brings this funny animal tale to life with her signature bold illustrations and magical paper engineering. This book is perfect for reading with toddlers with things to talk about on every page while the slide and find mechanisms are fantastic for developing hand-eye co-ordination. Young children can play more hide and seek with Hide and Seek Stories: Under The Sea, Out In Space and On The Farm.
A funny, wise and heartwarming story, with a truly one-of-a-kind hero, from the author of the highly-acclaimed I, Cosmo and My Life as a Cat. I am an optimist. A very difficult thing to be, sometimes, at three inches tall. Clementine is a genius. She can calculate pi to 69,689 places, remembers the exact moment she was born, and dreams in Latin. She's also a mouse. And when she escapes from the lab which has bred her, Clementine discovers that it's not enough to be the smartest mouse in history if she wants to survive in the real world - especially while the scientists who kept her are trying to recover their prize specimen. So, together with her new human friends, Clementine must find a way to earn her freedom - for good. With beautiful writing and a truly wonderful hero who you'll fall in love with from the first page, Always, Clementine is perfect for fans of Stuart Little, Charlotte's Web, Flora and Ulysses, and The Queen's Gambit.
Illustrated in black-and-white. When her parents can't afford a new pet, seven-year-old Janie invents one. Her new pretend dog is Henry, an invisible Great Dane who eats invisible food bought with invisible money. Then some mysterious events--and perhaps a touch of magic--bring the invisible Henry to life.
Walter is a snail who is really, really bored of leaves. Surely there's more to life than leaves? His fellow snails are happy just slowly munching away... but not Walter! He wants to try something new. Walter's never seen beyond the large, looming leaves and tall towering flowers of his simple, small world. He sets out on an incredible journey full of challenges, unlikely friends and remarkable sights! The brave, curious snail meets heart warming animal characters, like Lottie the squirrel and Kendrick the frog, who inspire him to continue on a big adventure, particularly for such a tiny creature. Comical scenarios, rich artwork and a stunning colour palette makes this a lovable read. Walter the snail will encourage readers to think big and not to be afraid of change!
Cuddle up and laugh with this heart-warming and hilarious picture book from bestselling author David Walliams, gloriously illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower! One morning, deep in the forest, a beautiful baby panda was born. The panda was different to all the others, as he had dazzling orange fur. “I will call you Marmalade,” his mummy whispered. Meet Marmalade, the little panda who goes on a big adventure as he sets off to explore the forest one day to find where he belongs. Along the way, he meets all sorts of animals . . . until he sees he has come full circle and is back home with his mum, which is where he always did belong, of course! This gorgeous and endearing story is a celebration of family love, being yourself and finding your place in the world. It is the perfect story to share with your special someone – big or little. |
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