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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter and businesswoman. Little Dolly
grew up in Tennessee in a family 'as poor as dirt'. She started
performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television.
After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her
singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she
followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was
right - Dolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot
where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give back to
people, children and animals in need. This moving book features
stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back,
including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a
detailed profile of the singer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is
a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore
the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
'And when everyone saw that only tiny Billy Was holding the
balloons, they were really scared SILLY! "Hold Tight, Billy!" his
worried daddy cried. So Billy held tight and had a magic ride.'
Billy is a young boy who finds himself floating away through the
clouds when he holds a bunch of balloons. Different characters,
human and animal, scramble to save Billy, but soon find themselves
along for the ride. Will Billy be able to return to Earth and will
he be able to use the balloons to help Santa Claus and his tired
reindeer to deliver their presents on Christmas Eve? Billy and the
Balloons is a festive treat with serious re-readability that
children and adults can enjoy together.
Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden
Rope, and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his
daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration... Determined
to bring out Marcy's adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to
bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return,
Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and
rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?
Soms voel die wêreld so reusagtig, en jy so klein. En dan is ’n onverwagse vriend, en ’n titseltjie toorkuns, net wat jy nodig het om die dapperheid uit jou uit te bring.
Dié pragtige verhaal gaan oor Kara en haar ma wat na ’n nuwe huis trek. In die huis ontmoet sy haar denkbeeldige vriend, die sneeuleeu, wat haar stadig maar seker aanmoedig om nuwe maats te maak. Dis ’n klassieke, betowerende boek oor vriendskap.
Eddie knows her mum would love a Fluffy Squishy Itty Bitty for her
birthday. The only problem is that she doesn't know what a Fluffy
Squishy Itty Bitty is, or where to find one! Join Eddie as she
tours the whole town, trying to track down the perfect present.
Moonbear tries to outwit his troublesome shadow in this charming
reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and
illustrator Frank Asch.
One sunny day Bear decides to go fishing, but his shadow keeps
scaring the fish away, time and time again. Bear tries everything
he can think of to get rid of this pesky nuisance. And at last he
succeeds--or so he thinks
This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original
text and art with an updated cover.
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Inquisitive Otto
(Hardcover)
Cynthia Ellis; Illustrated by Melissa Stokes
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R521
R485
Discovery Miles 4 850
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In this classic Seussian tale, the good doctor primes his readers
against all the little mishaps and misadventures that can befall even
the best of us – from bang-ups and hang-ups to lurches and slumps –
encouraging us to take life in our stride!
From fun times and triumphs to lurches and slumps, Dr Seuss takes an
entertaining look at the adventures that life may have in store for us.
As part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching 17
of Dr. Seuss's best-selling books, including such perennial favourites
as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks. In response
to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much
needed guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided
into three reading strands – Blue Back Books for parents to share with
young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their
own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. Oh,
The Places You’ll Go! belongs to the Yellow Back Book range.
Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
discover the amazing life of Jane Goodall, the world's foremost
expert on chimpanzees. When Jane was little, her father gave her a
toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of
animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she
could. Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and
became famous for her pioneering approach to research. She now
educates the public on animal rights and campaigns for
environmental issues around the world. This moving book features
stylish illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile
of the primatologist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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Hats of Faith
(Board book)
Medeia Cohan-Petrolino; Illustrated by Sarah Walsh
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R316
R288
Discovery Miles 2 880
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The first book in the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish
series from Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna! Deep in the
water, Mr. Fish swims about With his fish face stuck In a permanent
pout. Can his pals cheer him up? Will his pout ever end? Is there
something he can learn From an unexpected friend? Swim along with
the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading
"dreary wearies" isn't really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and
playful rhyme come together in Deborah Diesen's fun fish story
that's sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down.
A title in the 'Koala Brothers' series, 'Mitzi's Big Adventure'
finds Mitzi in charge of the whole gang - but it's a harder job
than she'd imagined
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