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A hundred and one dalmatians and more! This bumper Modern Classic edition includes the original Hundred and One Dalmatians and Dodie Smith's sequel, Starlight Barking. Cruella de Vil is enough to frighten the spots off a Dalmatian puppy. So when she steals a whole family of them, the puppies’ parents, Pongo and Missus, lose no time in mounting a daring rescue mission. Will they be in time to thwart Cruella’s evil scheme, or have they bitten off more than they can chew? Perfect for fans of the classic Disney film.
What if nature fights back? In a daze, I take it all in: the wind, the leaden skies, the churning moody sea. And, far in the distance, a misty outline. Skelsay. Wilderness haven. Building-site. Luxury-retreat-to-be. And now, home. When her father's construction work takes Em's family to the uninhabited island of Skelsay, she is excited, but also a little uneasy. Soon Em and her friend Zac realise that the setbacks, mishaps and accidents on the island point to something altogether more sinister: the wilderness all around them has declared war. Danger lurks everywhere. But can Em and Zac persuade the adults to believe it before it's too late?
Join Bluey and Bingo in this jam-packed colouring book. Full of characters from the world of Bluey, children can use their crayons and pencils to bring each scene to life! With 64 pages to colour, this book is perfect for keeping Bluey fans busy for hours.
A delightful collection of all 20 of the enduringly popular Farmyard Tales stories featuring Mrs. Boot the farmer, her children Poppy and Sam, and a host of friendly farm animals including Curly the pig and Rusty the dog. Illustrated with gentle humour by Stephen Cartwright, with the lovable Little Yellow Duck to spot on every page. Includes favourites that have delighted children for three generations, such as "Pig Gets Stuck", "The Runaway Tractor" and "Camping Out". A beautiful gift that will be read again and again.
My Magical Rainbow introduces readers to a friendly Rainbow character who brings all her magical friends together, including the popular unicorn, dragon and mermaid. With push, pull and turn mechanisms and a sparkly foil cover wheel, little ones will have lots of fun joining the magical creatures' colourful day. Yujin Shin's beautiful illustrations are paired with gentle rhyming text to create a perfect magical world, with bright, sparkling detail and things to spot in four magical scenes. My Magical Rainbow is another exciting addition to the My Magical series, based on the popular Busy Book format. Enjoy more magical adventures with My Magical Unicorn, My Magical Dragon, My Magical Mermaid, My Magical Sea Unicorn, My Magical Witch, My Magical Easter Bunny, My Magical Fairy, My Magical Flying Pony, My Magical Owl, My Magical Snowman, My Magical Forest and My Magical Leprechaun.
National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader. Discover the undercover world of fish and explore their beautiful home, the Coral Reef. Told in simple yet lively text, Swim, Fish! will enchant children who are just beginning their reading journey. Level 1: Early Reader books contain simple sentences and are just right for children who can decode with ease and are beginning to read fluently. They are ideal for readers of Yellow and Blue book bands for guided reading. For another National Geographic Level 1 Reader, try Whales (9780008422196).
The first Pony Club Secrets mystery adventure by bestselling author of The Princess and the Foal. Issie loves horses more than anything! And she especially loves her pony Mystic at Chevalier Point Pony Club. So when the unthinkable happens, Issie is devastated. Then her instructor asks her to care for Blaze, an abandoned pony, and Issie's riding skills are really put to the test. Will she tame the spirited new horse Blaze? And can Mystic somehow return to help her... Find out in the first Pony Club Secrets mystery adventure from the bestselling author of 'The Princess and the Foal'.
Alfie Wolfe's feet stink! And they may cost the Hound Hotel a client, namely Ms. Snoot and her energic Labrador retriever, Stanley. But after gleefully rolling in dead fish, Stanley may give Aflie's feet a run for their money. Stinky fun awaits!
Join Mr Wolf in the kitchen as he gets into lots of trouble making pancakes in this funny, illustrated picture book from Jan Fearnley, perfect for pancake day or as a bedtime story all year round. Mr Wolf fancies some tasty pancakes but he doesn’t know how to make them! Asking his neighbours is of no use – they’re a mean and horrible lot who refuse to help. Poor Mr Wolf! He has to work it out all by himself. But what happens when those nasty neighbours want to help Mr Wolf eat his delicious pancakes? A brilliantly funny twist on well-loved fairytale classics such as The Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood, this children’s picture book is packed full of fun and humour and will have young readers howling with laughter. Perfect for cosying up to read at bedtime and great fun to read aloud, this is the perfect pancake day picture book for children aged 3 years and up. Look out for Mr Wolf’s other adventures: Mr Wolf and the Three Bears and Mr Wolf and the Enormous Turnip
The seventh book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds! In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together. But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth. When dragonseer, Connor, and his dragon, Lightspirit, solve an impossible puzzle, they are taken immediately to the palace. There they meet someone who needs their help to stop the Dragon Storm, a terrible war that would destroy all dragons! But something isn't adding up ... and not everyone can be trusted. Can Connor and Lightspirit work out who's really behind the Dragon Storm before it's too late? An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and Dragon Mountain.
Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs! Summer has always loved horses but she never thought she'd be able to learn how to ride them - not with money being so tight at home. Then she discovers the Starlight Stables where she meets a new gang of friends and learns how to ride in return for helping-out with the horses. It's a dream come true! Summer falls in love with life at the stables and especially with Luna, a beautiful dapple-grey pony. But one day, Summer arrives at the stables to find that Luna has been stolen in the night. It's up to the Starlight Stables Gang to follow the clues and rescue Luna before it's too late! Full of fun, friendship and and mystery, this is the first book in the brand-new Starlight Stables Gang series. Beautifully illustrated by Hannah George.
Little Lion Goes to a Party offers a gentle introduction to the experience of attending a social occasion for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of going to a party. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. Little Lion has been invited to Panda's party. He is a bit excited, but he is worried about it too. What if he doesn't know many people there? What if he doesn't know how to play the games? Luckily, his family are on hand to help him overcome his fears. 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.
Ten gorgeous dogs chase, hide and play with ten juicy sausages in this funny, original book about numbers by the multi-award-winning, bestselling Emily Gravett. Bursting with energy and fun, young children will love to count the dogs and the sausages, as well as looking out for all the funny details on each page. The book explores numbers one going up to ten, and ten going down to zero, touching on several simple concepts like half, all, more, less along the way. A brilliant companion to Emily's book about counting, colours and cats, 10 Cats.
The sixth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds! In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together. But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth. When Erin and her dragon Rockhammer get into a fight with another dragonseer, they're sent away to Stillness. There they discover the Solace Stone, a magical object that creates calm. In the peace of Stillness, Erin almost forgets that she can't summon her dragon Rockhammer. But when mysterious soldiers storm Stillness, destroying her home in the process, Erin must find a way or risk being trapped forever... An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and How to Train your Dragon.
From the author of the Costa Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird and Tamarind & the Star of Ishta comes a atmospheric, magical adventure with a stunning twist ... 'A magical stormy adventure' THE TIMES 'A gem for readers of eight-plus' THE GUARDIAN 'A deliciously addictive, one-sitting type of read' NIZRANA FAROOK, AUTHOR OF THE GIRL WHO STOLE AN ELEPHANT 'A beautiful weaving of myth and magic ... Simply stunning' ZILLAH BETHELL, AUTHOR OF THE SHARK CALLER Aarti has lived on the island with Aunt for as long as she can remember. Like the weather, Aunt rules her world with rare warmth. Aarti's only comforts are a book of Indian myths full of blue gods, a fox's friendship, and a toy rabbit she finds in a locked room. Then, she learns Aunt has been feeding her lies. Fate intervenes when a half-drowned boy washes up on the beach. With his help, Aarti hopes to remember who she really is ... and perhaps find a way home. The mesmerising third novel from one of the most exciting writers of middle-grade fiction Jasbinder is the author of the Costa Book Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird and Indie Book Award-winning Tamarind & the Star of Ishta Themes of identity, faith and belonging with a stunning twist in an evocative and remote Scottish island setting |
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