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An adorable new story in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed
series, written specifically to help little ones settle down for
bedtime and a perfect book for children with new siblings. All
Twinkle wants is to be a big sister. When her wish comes true and
there's a surprise at the end of the rainbow, Twinkle must get her
new baby brother Fizz back home before bedtime. But with the forest
filled with so much magic and adventure, will Twinkle and Fizz
manage to get to sleep in time? Weaving a journey from lively
beginning to gentle end, this heartwarming bedtime tale is perfect
for children with new siblings and will calm sleepy unicorns
everywhere! This bestselling bedtime series has sold one million
copies worldwide! Do you have all the books in the Ten Minutes to
Bed series? Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Ten Minutes to Bed:
Little Mermaid Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster Ten Minutes to
Bed: Little Dinosaur Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon Ten Minutes
to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas Ten Minutes to Bed: Little
Unicorn's Birthday
What should you do if you meet a unicorn or a phoenix? Where would
you look if you want to see a griffin or a hippogriff? How do you
defend yourself if a minotaur or harpy attacks you? These mythical
beasts may not be real, but what if they were? This handy field
guide gives you everything you need to understand these fantastic
creatures of the imagination.
This cult classic delves into mysteries such as whether the Loch
Ness monster exists, and tells stories of dragons and monsters from
around the world. It also looks at some of the most frightening
creations of myth and legend. First published in 1977, this is the
third book from Usborne's beloved World of the Unknown series to be
brought back by popular demand. With a brand-new foreword by
comedian, actor and writer Robin Ince, the book remains otherwise
unchanged from the original.
Build 11 of the biggest, fiercest, most powerful dragons from the land of Ravenhold in this exciting activity book. Fantasy lovers will have hours of fun adding stickers of claws, teeth and armour to dragons including Stalagar the ice dragon and Magaloki the three-headed dragon, and comparing each dragon's powers.
HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first
book in the new bestselling fantasy adventure series for children
age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Amari
and the Night Brothers. 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her
world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her
characters charm.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week 'Pacy,
enthralling and epic, a gripping read.' - Louie Stowell, author of
Loki and Otherland 'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every
breathless moment of it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's
Island and co-author of Twin Crowns 'The best book I've ever read.'
- Patrick, age 10 Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever
wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected
to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and
race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar's dream is about
to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he
could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the
Island's most powerful unicorn - and as the threat grows ever
closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world
forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky
battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS,
in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.
Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: 'My book of the year. Not
since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers
are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You'll never look at
unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!' - Dominique
Valente, author of the Starfell series 'Never have unicorns been so
ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!'
- Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey 'A
magnificent book. I raced through it - at turns enthralled,
delighted, amazed. It's everything I could have wanted and more. No
doubt this book is going to fly.' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last
Bear 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure,
fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a
terrifying enemy. Steadman's cinematic writing draws you in from
the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable
read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.' -
Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn 'A. F. Steadman has created a
stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast
of characters that will stay with you long after you've finished
reading.' -Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
Mo Willems meets Bob Shea in this uproariously funny picture book
about Gilbert the Goblin from the creator of Unicorns Are the
Worst!. Gilbert the Goblin is absolutely, definitely,
one-hundred-percent certain that dragons are the worst. They burn
down everything in sight and they hoard all the gold. They melt
every ice cream cone within a mile radius, and everyone is afraid
of them. But really, it's the dragons who should be afraid of
Gilbert and his tremendous goblin power! ...right?
Nelly isn't scared of monsters. In fact, she babysits for them. From
the bestselling author of the OI FROG! and DAISY books comes the third
book in this hilarious, action-packed series for fans of THE BOLDS and
BARRY LOSER.
'If monsters are real, how come I've never seen one?'
'Because they never go out.'
'Why don't monsters ever go out?'
'Because they can never get a babysitter.'
Ever swum with a Water Greep, or played hotscotch with a Hott Hed?
Every time Nelly rings on a new monster family's doorbell she's up for
a new challenge. Come on her monster-sitting adventures in this
laugh-out-loud funny third book in the NELLY THE MONSTER SITTER series.
Kes Gray is one of the Independent's top ten children's authors, and
winner of the Red House Children's Book Award.
This is a brand-new story in the Nelly the Monster Sitter series, never
before published, and illustrated by the hugely talented Chris Jevons.
Be careful what pet you wish for in the newest picture book from
fan-favorite author Ame Dyckman and rising-star illustrator Liz
Climo. When a little boy throws a coin in a well asking for a pet
unicorn, he has no idea what kind of trouble he's in for.
Unbeknownst to him, unicorns make the absolutely worst pets: they
shed, they poke holes in your ceiling, and they make a big mess.
With a knowing wink from Ame Dykeman, creator of Wolfie the Bunny
and cheerful illustrations from Rory the Dinosaur creator and
Tumblr star Liz Climo, this rollicking story shares all of the ways
a pet unicorn can ruin your life, and is sure to have readers in
stitches.
A thrilling paranormal mystery about biracial twin sisters
separated at birth, following the brutal murder of their parents,
perfect for fans of The Vanishing Half When Charlie and Magnolia's
parents are brutally murdered, their black grandmother brings the
twins home to raise as her own. However, Charlie is obviously
black, while Magnolia is light-skinned and can "pass" as white. As
a result, Magnolia is stolen away by her white grandmother, and
raised as the heir to the Gatewood cotton plantation, knowing
nothing of her twin sister or racial heritage. Elsewhere, their
black grandmother flees Jim Crow, raising Magnolia in a tiny
apartment in Harlem. But when Nana falls ill, her final wish is to
be buried back home in Georgia-and, unbeknownst to Charlie, to see
her long-lost granddaughter, Magnolia Gatewood, one last time. Set
in 1959, in a deeply haunted, rural Georgia town, both girls are
visited by the angry spirits of their parents and other specters of
the town's tragic past. When the sisters finally reunite as
teenagers, they are worlds apart. But they will need each other to
put the ghosts of the past to rest-and to discover where they truly
belong.
Celebrate Christmas with everyone's favourite little unicorn! Fall
asleep with Twinkle the unicorn after she goes on very festive
night-time adventure. It's Christmas Eve and Twinkle is too excited
to sleep! But someone very special is also awake, and is having a
bit of trouble! Can Twinkle come to the rescue and still get to
sleep on time? Finishing on a gentle end, this enchanting story is
the perfect length to help little ones settle down for bedtime.
Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Ten Minutes to
Bed: Little Dinosaur Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid Ten Minutes
to Bed: Little Unicorn Book and Toy Set
Howl with laughter and squeal with delight at this monstrously
funny picture book and audio CD from number one bestselling author
David Walliams, illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower! Performed
by David Walliams - perfect for sharing at Halloween! Howler is a
SMALL werewolf with a BIG problem. He is just not SCARY! And that
makes him the odd one out at Monster School... But when Howler
finds some new friends, he discovers that being the ODD one out
might just make him the COOLEST one of all... With giggles on every
page, this hilarious new picture book is perfect for ALL little
monsters.
From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of
Dumplin', comes a hilarious and creepy middle grade summer camp
story that takes a bite out of fat camp and diet culture. Perfect
for fans of Spooky Stories and Starfish. Magnolia "Maggie" Hagen is
determined to be in the spotlight . . . if she can just get over
her stage fright. This summer, though, she has big plans to finally
attend Camp Rising Star, the famous performing arts camp she's been
dying to go to for three whole summers. But on the last day of
school, her parents break the news: Maggie isn't going to Camp
Rising Star. She's being shipped off to fat camp-and not just any
fat camp. She's going to Camp Sylvania, run by world-famous
wellness influencer Sylvia Sylvania, who is known for her
soon-to-be-patented Scarlet Diet. When Maggie arrives at camp,
things are . . . weird. There are the humiliating weigh-ins and
grueling workouts, as expected. But the campers are also encouraged
to donate blood-at their age! The cafeteria serves only red foods
and the oddly specific rules change every day. There are even
rumors of a camp ghost. Despite these horrors, Maggie makes friends
and starts to actually enjoy herself. There are even tryouts for a
camp production of The Music Man! This place might not be so bad .
. . until campers start going missing and other suspicious things
begin happening-especially after dark. The camp ghost might be the
least scary thing about this place. . . .
Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love learning the alphabet with the
monsters of Disney/Pixar "Monsters, Inc., " in this adorable Little
Golden Book
The Junior Monster Scouts celebrate The Village's 150th birthday in
the hilarious second chapter book of the Junior Monster Scouts
series! It's The Village's 150th birthday celebration! And that
means bright lights, popcorn machines, a marching band, and a
musical merry-go-round. But not if Baron Von Grump can help it! If
he shuts off The Village's electricity, there won't be any noise or
merriment. Meanwhile, in Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory, Igor Jr.
was specifically told not to touch anything, especially "that
lever." But Igor Jr. didn't listen, and now the lab is a clunking,
clanking, crackling mess of gears, electricity, and lightning. Can
Vamprya, Franky, and Wolfy--the Junior Monster Scouts--fix Igor's
mess and save The Village party? Or has the Baron ruined the fun
for everyone?
Grace has proved to the kingdom of Wondermere that when it comes to
courage, determination, playing TROLL-O on unicorn-back and being a
BRAVE KNIGHT, she's just as good as any boy! But now Wondermere is
expecting a VERY IMPORTANT visitor: the MERMAID QUEEN of the Outer
Ocean. That means frilly dresses and best behaviour - and
absolutely NO RULE BREAKING. But when a purple DRAGON EGG falls
into the moat of Wondermere castle, Grace and her sister Princess
Portia find themselves babysitting a BIG SECRET. One teeny tiny
little dragon called Dennis couldn't possibly disturb the royal
visit ... could he? Cheeky, charming and laugh-out-loud funny, this
is the side-splitting sequel to bestselling Michelle Robinson's
debut young fiction novel, Do Not Disturb the Dragons. Chock-full
of chuckles (and grumpy unicorns), it's perfect for fans of
Cressida Cowell and Pamela Butchart.
'Far, far away in the high, high mountains in a deep, deep valley in a dark, dark cave - there lived a mighty dragon.'
He was an awesome and frightening creature, terrorising whole armies, destroying castles, demolishing forests and kidnapping princesses. But this mighty dragon had a deep, dark secret. . . .
Uncover a charming tale of adventure, a dragon, and an unlikely hero. Told with gentle humour and mesmerising illustrations, this is a picture book to enchant and delight.
This stunning new edition is perfect for new readers, as well as fans of George, the Dragon and the Princess. This much-loved classic tale comes from the exceptional storyteller and illustrator, Chris Wormell.
This is the perfect book to calm little sleepy dragons everywhere, just
in time to go to bed.
Soaring high in the skies to find adventure, little dragon siblings
Flicker and Flash are doing their best to avoid going to bed.
But then they spot a lost egg that they need to get back to its mother
- will they get back in time?
Classic stories from Greek mythology come to life in this latest single-subject themed book in the Weird But True spin-off series, Know-It-All.
Zeus, Hades, Aphrodite, Hera, Poseidon, Hercules, Achilles, Ares, Apollo, Athena, Artemis, Dionysus, Prometheus! Dive a little deeper into the incredible stories from Greek mythology. Weird-but-true facts accompanied by lush original full-color art cover everything kids need to know about all their favorite Greek gods, heroes, monsters, quests, muses, and famous philosophers. From who gave mankind fire to famous fatal flaws to who stood guard at the Underworld, this book includes all the iconic Greek myths and key characters – and then goes one wonderfully weird step beyond.
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