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Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in
this dynamic anthology of ancient myths. Discover 23 captivating
stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world
in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with
colourful illustrations and incredible storytelling. Young readers
will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the
way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other
natural phenomena, and much more. Gods of the Ancient World is a
perfect global introduction to the most fascinating stories about
gods and goddesses from ancient history. Further featuring: - The
incredible myths and legends behind each god or goddess with
real-world art references. - Illustrations bring each god and
goddess to life for a young audience. - Fact boxes call out key
information to draw the reader in. - A gobal look at mythologies,
with Maya, Japanese and Yoruba deities as well as Ancient Greek and
Roman gods Authored by Classics expert Marchella Ward, a researcher
at the University of Oxford, this beautifully illustrated treasury
of ancient mythologies is perfect for children age 9-12, with
amazing real-life photos of ancient objects which show how people
worshipped the gods through art.
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The Sailor Dog
(Hardcover)
Margaret Wise Brown; Illustrated by Garth Williams
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A dog that has always wanted to go to sea realizes his dream.
Shortlisted for The Irish Book Awards Junior Children's Book of the
Year 2022! From the Number One bestselling author of A Hug For You
When a trio of moody monsters jeopardise the Wompie Wonder Fair and
throw the kingdom into chaos, something has to be done. And fast!
Enter Sir Adam the Brave! Join him on his quest to save the day and
find out what's making those monsters so very moody . . . _________
'A sweet and fun story which shows the importance of empathy' Irish
Examiner 'Beautiful and inspirational' Paddy Donnelly
Are you . . . A dragon with indigestion? A blob with a cold? A yeti
with a sore foot? Then book an appointment with the MONSTER DOCTOR.
No THING too small, no creature too big! Ozzy is just an ordinary
human boy - until he gets a job at the monster doctor's surgery!
He's now spending his summer helping the doctor cure her strange
and wonderful monster-patients, and he has to find a way to help
her save the surgery . . . The first in a howlingly hilarious
series of monster adventures written and illustrated by John Kelly
that will have you laughing your head off . . . literally. Don't
miss Ozzy's next adventure in The Monster Doctor: Revolting Rescue!
From zombies to vampires to aliens, meet the real-life monsters of the animal kingdom and explore the gory, gross, and creepy behaviors these creatures have honed in order to survive.
Do monsters really exist? Find out for yourself in this fun-filled book of real-life zombifying parasites, bloodsucking vampires, aliens, sea beasts, ghosts, and more. Discover more than 50 creatures with unusual talents, find out what makes each animal tick, and whether they are truly "monsters" after all. Features include eye-popping photography, spine-tingling scientific info, the most up-to-date research, and fun facts for extra knowledge. You'll also meet the "Mad Scientist" experts who study these real monsters, explore the creepy origins of their mythical counterparts, and learn how these spooky adaptations help them survive.
A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy,
foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just
a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of
beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to
Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas. Meet a
sailor with an ogre wife in a story from China, a young girl who
outsmarts giants in a tale from Fiji, a clever rooster seeking its
fortune in a tale from Morocco, a music-playing jaguar in a story
from Ecuador, and princes turned to statues in a story from Italy.
Retold by Donna Jo Napoli and illustrated by Christina Balit, this
is a collection of 29 magical stories from a wide variety of
cultures and countries, including Italy, Hungary, Morocco, Angola,
Zimbabwe, Turkey, Russia, Japan, China, Fiji, India, Chile, Mexico,
as well as three tales from Native American cultures: Inuit, Brule
Sioux, and Cheyenne. Donna Jo Napoli's powerful storytelling makes
these stories fresh and fun, and Christina Balit's dazzling
illustrations make this book a true treasure a very special gift
and a must-have for family bookshelves. Complete your National
Geographic Treasury collection with these popular titles: *
Treasury of Greek Mythology * Treasury of Egyptian Mythology *
Treasury of Norse Mythology * Tales from the Arabian Nights *
Treasury of Bible Stories
The perfect bedtime book to calm your own sleepy unicorns!
Full of magic, sparkle and rainbows (and one naughty unicorn), little readers will love this calming tale before bed.
It's bedtime, but one lively little unicorn can't quite settle down and go to sleep! As her dad counts down the minutes to bed, what mischief can she get into?
Finishing on a gentle end, it's the perfect bedtime tale.
Also coming soon: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster
The hilarious children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David
Walliams. On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested
waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are appalling, the
school dinners are revolting and the teachers are terrifying -
especially the mysterious Science teacher Doctor Doktur. When
Larker is sent to the school, she quickly realises something very
odd is going on... something involving Doctor Doktur, a pair of
strange spectacles, and a 'Monsterfication Machine'. And ultimately
she finds herself face to face with a real life Megamonster. There
seems to be no escape - but for Larker, nothing is impossible...
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Hattie and Hudson
(Paperback)
Chris Van Dusen; Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
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With a super sparkly glitter cover!
It's Christmas Eve and Oscar the Unicorn is HUNGRY. He's eaten the Christmas tree, the stockings and is about to make a start on the presents. But at least he hasn't eaten the Magic Reindeer Food that allows the reindeer to fly ... has he?!
Join the Oscar, Princess Oola and Santa for a magical Christmas adventure in this brilliantly funny sequel to the Oscar the Hungry Unicorn.
Vlad has to keep his vampire urges under control while dealing with
the pressures of middle school.
Thirteen-year-old Vladimir Tod really hates junior high.
Bullies harass him, the principal is dogging him, and the girl he
likes prefers his best friend. Oh, and Vlad has a secret: His
mother was human, but his father was a vampire. With no idea of the
extent of his powers, Vlad struggles daily with his blood cravings
and his enlarged fangs. When a substitute teacher begins to
question him a little too closely, Vlad worries that his cover is
about to be blown. But then he faces a much bigger problem: Heas
being hunted by a vampire killer.
Good Dream Dragon comes to the rescue in easing a child's bedtime
fears in this magical story featuring a nonbinary child.? When a
young child is afraid to go to sleep, they call on the Good Dream
Dragon to help lead the way. Together, the pair race past comets as
they travel through the night galaxy, making their way to the
magical world of Dreamland.?This soothing bedtime story celebrates
imagination as a way to help alleviate a child's bedtime jitters.
It is a gentle reminder to children that comfort is always within
reach.
Instant #1 bestseller! The epic conclusion to the #1 bestselling
Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series by Ransom Riggs. Jacob
and his friends will face deadly enemies and race through history's
most dangerous loops in this thrilling page-turner. The Desolations
of Devil's Acre is the newest installment, and final adventure, in
the beloved Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series. The last
thing Jacob Portman saw before the world went dark was a terrible,
familiar face. Suddenly, he and Noor are back in the place where
everything began-his grandfather's house. Jacob doesn't know how
they escaped from V's loop to find themselves in Florida. But he
does know one thing for certain: Caul has returned. After a narrow
getaway from a blood- thirsty hollow, Jacob and Noor reunite with
Miss Peregrine and the peculiar children in Devil's Acre. The Acre
is being plagued by desolations-weather fronts of ash and blood and
bone-a terrible portent of Caul's amassing army. Risen from the
Library of Souls and more powerful than ever, Caul and his
apocalyptic agenda seem unstoppable. Only one hope remains-deliver
Noor to the meeting place of the seven prophesied ones. If they can
decipher its secret location.
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