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When a hungry little monster goes looking for food, everyone in her
path gets a little nervous. Luckily, she finds her favorite lunch
just in time! This book is perfect for beginner preschool and
kindergarten readers. It features large type and easy words, paired
with fun picture clues that will help new readers decode the story.
Board book, Little Monster series, Story elements: setting, plot
and character development: Little Monster, main character, strong
illustration support, ask and answer questions, speech bubbles,
rhythm and rhyme, sight word vocabulary. Comprehension strategies:
re-tell story, predict outcomes, identify sequence of events, cause
and effect relationships and problem and solution. Themes:
Monsters, feeling hungry.
An illustrated adaptation of Charles Dickens's Victorian classic -
at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! With daily
beheadings and famous buildings being burnt to the ground, Paris
during the Revolution is not the safest place to be. When Dr
Manette is released from prison and reunited with his daughter,
everything seems to finally be getting better. But his daughter's
boyfriend is keeping some dangerous secrets that lead the family on
a deadly adventure. How long can 'happy ever after' really last?
About The Charles Dickens Children's Collection: Bah humbug! Who
says the classics are just for adults? Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his
ghostly Christmas adventure, or follow orphaned Oliver Twist from
rags to riches in some of literature's most famous tales from the
foggy streets of Victorian London.
Tilda's world is just as she likes it - until, one day, it turns
completely upside down! From the bestselling Big Bright Feelings
series by Tom Percival Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright
Feelings for little people. Tilda's world is just as she likes it .
. . until one day, it turns completely UPSIDE DOWN. All of a
sudden, everything is topsy-turvy, and nothing feels right. Things
that were once easy now seem incredibly challenging. Can Tilda
discover a new way to approach her problems and believe in herself?
Bold, bright and empowering, this is an inspiring story about
coping with difficult situations. It's the ideal book for helping
children to build resilience and embrace a 'can do' approach to
life. Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect
springboard for conversations about mental and emotional health,
positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing
feelings. Every child's bookshelf should contain his books.
A fun, swoony and summery friends-to-lovers rom-com with a magical twist, perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Jenny Han and Casey McQuiston.
Dixie only has one plan for her annual summer trip to the little Californian town of Cielo Springs – to finally tell her best friend Sawyer that she’s in love with him.
But when she arrives, she realizes Sawyer has moved on (a fact made very apparent when she sees him kissing, um, someone else).
Luckily Dixie’s family have each been gifted with a Rewind – a single opportunity to redo one moment from the last 365 days. All Dixie has to do is use hers to replay the one fatal conversation that doomed her and Sawyer’s relationship, and give them a happily ever after this time.
But when secrets start pouring out, Dixie realises there might be some things even a Rewind can’t save. Can she turn back the clock and give them one more chance, or is the damage already done?
Unpack feelings using color with this bestselling character who helps
young readers identify emotions and feel more in control.
One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are
all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at
once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means
through color. As this adorable monster learns to sort and define his
mixed-up emotions, he gains self-awareness and peace as a result.
Everyone will enjoy sharing this concept book that taps into both
socio-emotional growth and color concepts in a simple, friendly way.
Perfect for:
- Reading to children who have strong emotions
- Starting conversations about feelings
- Introducing color concepts
- Inspiring art activities using colors with emotions themes
- Counselors, therapists, social workers, and caregivers of all
kinds
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Holi Day
(Paperback)
Anita Nahta Amin
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R218
R207
Discovery Miles 2 070
Save R11 (5%)
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In this multicultural picture book, Lucky and his best friend are
celebrating Holi the spring Festival of Colors in India. Their
color-throwing competition leads them through the city where they
throw water balloons and powder in a colorful free-for-all. Back at
Lucky s house, the winner will enjoy the biggest sweet. Children
will love the colorful illustrations and culturally authentic story
as they learn about a tradition that brings families and
communities together.
Geronimo Stilton is not strong, he's not bold, and he's DEFINITELY
not brave. Adventure?! What's wrong with staying at home with a box
of cheesy chews? Too bad the rest of his family don't agree. The
Geronimo Stilton series is perfect for 5-to-8-year-olds and
reluctant readers due to its expressive typeset, fun illustrations
and humorous stories. This 10-book box set includes: My Name is
Stilton, Geronimo Stilton, It's Halloween, You Fraidy Mouse, The
Mysterious Cheese Thief, Save the White Whale, The Wedding Crasher,
Geronimo's Valentine, The Karate Mouse, I Am Not a Supermouse, The
Great Diamond Robbery and Singing Sensation.
Featuring a gold-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon
marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is
filled with beautiful illustrations and precise notes
detailing the secret lives of magical beasts. Â Tales of
magical creatures have been told across the world for
generations... but are these stories merely flights of fancy, or is
there any truth to the legends of unicorns and dragons, centaurs
and griffins? Â Presented as the notebook of a 1920s
zoologist, this lavish volume sets out to answer this question,
revealing the hidden world of the magical beasts that live among
us. Within these pages you will meet bizarre and beautiful
creatures from around the globe, discovering their habits, habitats
and the legends surrounding them. Learn about the anatomy of a
unicorn, the life cycle of a phoenix, incredible dragon courtship
dances and much more in this ultimate guide to magical creatures.
 This exquisitely illustrated album will entrance all
true-believers and fantasy enthusiasts. Â Following on from A
Natural History of Fairies, A Natural History of
Magick and A Natural History of Mermaids, this
vintage notebook is part of the Folklore Field Guides series:
a charming collection of beautifully illustrated compendiums on
topics of lore and legend. Fascinating facts are
accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, all
presented in an engaging narrative form.
Hello Little Cub look for Daddy Lion in Who's Hiding on Safari?
Lift the felt flaps to see where he is. Which other animals will
you find hiding underneath? With soft flaps on every spread that
are easy for babies to lift, helping them develop fine motor
skills, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator
of The Gruffalo, this is the perfect gift to share with little
ones. Discover more animal adventures from Axel Scheffler: In the
Jungle, Who's Hiding in the Park? and My First Search and Find: On
the Farm.
Gertie is a prime example of a goose who thinks she knows best but
soon realises the consequences of her actions. However, by this
point, it is too late and she has to use her initiative to get
herself out of a sticky situation. For ages 3-8 years old. This
sweet, entertaining story with beautiful hand drawn illustrations,
helps to reinforce the idea that children's parents or guardians
often know what is best for them, and when asking their children to
do something, it's usually for good reason! This book helps promote
the idea of the wisdom of elders, whilst growing independence and
confidence in one's own abilities, in a bedtime story that everyone
can enjoy.
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The City Dog
(Hardcover)
Sally Gould; Illustrated by Leanne Argent
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R380
Discovery Miles 3 800
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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When his owner leaves him on a sheep ranch, Sandy the dog must
learn how to adjust to country life, including driving sheep and
deal with his new unfriendly co-worker. This is a story about
perseverance in the face of new and unexpected challenges and pride
in one's achievements.
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