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A stunningly presented modern-day fable from world-renowned talent Oliver Jeffers.
“You are mine,” Fausto said to the flower, the sheep and the mountain, and they bowed before him. But they were not enough for Fausto, so he conquered a boat and set out to sea…
Working for the first time in traditional lithography, world-renowned talent, Oliver Jeffers, combines spectacular art with powerful prose, hand set using traditional lead type, to create a poignant modern-day fable to touch the hearts of adults and children alike.
The Rocky Mountains form the backbone of North America. They sure
make a beautiful backbone! But how did they come to be and what
animals call them home? Read on and find out.
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A Little Bit Brave
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Nicola Kinnear; Illustrated by Nicola Kinnear
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Logan is a stay-at-home bunny - but he's about to discover how
brave he really is. It's time for his first adventure, and he
doesn't want to go. But there's an amazing world outside, if he can
just pluck up courage to look . . . Children will fall in love with
Logan, the scaredy-rabbit hero who fights off a wolf with a tin of
home-baked biscuits. Warm and reassuring - ideal for every child
who is anxious about new experiences Stylish illustrations and
hilarious characterisation - a future classic Bold, striking cover
with gold foil for gift appeal With her brilliant drawing skills
and rich, contemporary use of colour in this debut picture book,
Nicola Kinnear is a star of the future
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this
pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for
hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors with
more than 140 varieties of trees to find. From silver birch to
horse chestnut, maple to cabbage tree they'll learn all about their
height, shape, leaves, seeds, bark and more. And once they've
scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY
certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect,
there's something for everyone! For even more outdoor fun check out
i-SPY In the Countryside (ISBN 9780008386511).
Explore the lives of monarch butterflies with Ranger Rick in this beginning reader with full-color photos of monarchs in the wild!
What if you wished you were a monarch and then you became one? Could you transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly, and learn to fly? And would you want to? Find out!
Ranger Rick explorers can learn all about monarch butterflies in this reader full of fascinating facts, vivid wildlife photographs, a Wild Words glossary, and a hands-on activity that teaches kids how to chart the life cycle of the monarch.
Ranger Rick, the iconic raccoon ambassador from Ranger Rick magazines, engages young readers by comparing and contrasting the life of the monarch to the life of the reader. For example—when explaining how monarch butterflies eat, a call-out from Ranger Rick asks: do you sip juice through a straw?
Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was a Monarch Butterfly is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Wildlife Adventure! is no ordinary guidebook! Venture around the
world with Coyote Peterson to learn about animals and their
habitats in this interactive field guide packed with animal facts,
write-in activities, stickers, and more! In this official
non-fiction adventure guide, Coyote Peterson will teach fans how to
discover the animals in their very own backyard before whisking
them away to learn more about the desert, rain-forest, savanna, and
even more epic locations. Members of the Coyote Pack will be able
to go on endless adventures through 10 photographic scenes that can
be decorated with this guide's HUNDREDS of stickers! Jam-packed
with animal facts, gear check-lists, write-in activities, Coyote
Pack badges, and much more, this guide is the perfect holiday gift
for boys and girls of all ages. Be brave and stay wild!
What is snot? How is it useful? What do animals do with it? Why is
there so much? Find out the science behind the green goo and it's
fascinating uses in the animal kingdom with this gross-filled
guide! Highly accessible text from expert non-fiction author Paul
Mason combines with fun photographs and highly amusing artwork from
Tony De Saulles to create a visual feast of information. Extra
facts are packed into the back of the book so you can top trump
friends on your snot knowledge! Full of scientific facts, it's also
a perfect teaching tool for curious minds aged 7+ Other unmissable
books in this yuk-filled series: The Poo that Animals Do The Wee
that Animals Pee The Farts that Animals Parp
A 2014 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
You don't have to own binoculars and know a bunch of fancy Latin names to watch birds! No matter where you live, they're in your neighborhood -- just look up.
This conversational, humorous introduction to bird-watching encourages kids to get outdoors with a sketchbook and really look around. Quirky full-color illustrations portray dozens of birds chatting about their distinctive characteristics, including color, shape, plumage, and beak and foot types, while tongue-in-cheek cartoons feature banter between birds, characters, and the reader ("Here I am, the noble spruce grouse. In a spruce grove. Eatin' some spruce. Yep."). Interactive and enjoyable tips bring an age-old hobby to new life for the next generation of bird-watchers.
Back matter includes a bibliography, an index, and bird-watching tips.
The phenomenal bestseller A Street Cat Named Bob, featuring best
friends James and street cat Bob, now available as a special
edition for children aged 11 and above. 'We are all given second
chances every day of our lives, but we don't usually take them.
Then I met Bob.' James Bowen was a homeless musician, busking on
the streets of London to survive. But the moment he met an injured
stray cat with ginger fur and big green eyes, his life began to
change. Together James and Bob the cat faced the world - and won. A
purrfectly true 'tail' of love and friendship to make you smile!
Please note contains some drug references.
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