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Following on from the incredible Invented by Animals and Built by
Animals, Powered by Plants introduces us to the wondrous plants
whose ingenious features have inspired innovations in human
technology. Plants exhibit an incredible range of diversity in
their shape, structures and how they interact with other living
things and their environment. Some of this great diversity is being
increasingly studied and copied, inspiring innovation in science,
design, engineering and technology. This book guides readers
through a startling collection of fascinating vegetation, from
towering cottonwood trees with wind power potential to slippery,
meat-eating assassins of the plant world and the fast-growing
aquatic plant which helps propel ships farther using less energy.
Learn surprising applications and spin-offs of both exotic species
including the world's largest flower that generates its own heat
and more familiar plants such as bamboo, coconut and maize, all
depicted in colourful, engaging fashion. Colourful and lively
illustrations and pop-out fact boxes bring the science in this book
to life, and Powered by Plants shows us how much we can learn from
studyin the myriad magnificence of the natural world. Other
fascinating books in this series are Built by Animals and Invented
by Animals.
This book that takes the reader from knowing zero about magic to
being able to do a whole show for their family and friends. Along
the way they will learn some cool tricks to show their friends in
school, find out how to do a PR stunt, film their own tricks,
develop their unique magician persona and all the other secrets to
making magic amazing. The reader will be offered an array of trick
options, from openers to finales, from which to build their own
tailored show, depending on their favourite style of magic and
stage of learning.
A brilliant new picture book from major talent John Bond, creator
of Mini Rabbit. Pigeon is extremely busy doing important things.
Rushing here, rushing there. He has no time to stop, and he
definitely doesn't have time to get lost. Luckily Mouse is on hand
to help. Mouse is not busy. Mouse is not busy at all. Mouse has all
the time in the world to admire and appreciate the world around
him. As this unlikely duo pair up to help Pigeon find his way home,
Mouse wonders if he might be able persuade Pigeon to stop and look
at the world around him too... A witty and exquisitely illustrated
new picture book about appreciating the little things in life from
award-winning illustrator and creator of Mini Rabbit, John Bond.
Little children will love exploring the amazing world of
superheroes with this action-packed early years colouring book.
With over 30 bold, simple yet exciting outline illustrations to
colour, it's the ideal way to spark young adventurers' imaginations
as they develop their pencil control skills.
THREE hilarious and moving family novels from number one
bestselling author, David Walliams. BAD DAD: Dads are fat and thin,
tall and short. There are young dads and old dads, clever ones and
stupid ones. There are silly ones and serious ones, loud ones and
quiet ones. Of course, there are good dads, and bad dads . . .
AWFUL AUNTIE: Stella Saxby is the sole heir to Saxby Hall. But
awful Aunt Alberta and her giant owl will stop at nothing to get it
from her. Luckily, Stella has a secret - and slightly spooky -
weapon up her sleeve . . . GRANDPA'S GREAT ESCAPE: Many years ago
Grandpa was a World War II flying ace. But when he is sent to
old-folk's home Twilight Towers - run by sinister Matron Swine -
it's up to Grandpa and his grandson, Jack, to plot a daring escape.
Little do they know the wicked matron is on to them . . .
Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in
Winnie-the-Pooh Once There Was a Bear (the Official Prequel)
Beautiful new paperback edition of Winnie-the-Pooh Once There Was a
Bear. We all have a special place in our hearts for the adventures
of Winnie-the-Pooh told by A.A.Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh and The
House at Pooh Corner. Highly talented author Jane Riordan has
written a wonderful collection of stories in the style of A.A.Milne
that take us back to where it all began, when Winnie-the-Pooh was
first purchased for Christopher Robin in Harrods. Jane Riordan has
a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also
created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the Queen and the re-issue edition
Winnie-the-Pooh Goes to London. The stories are decorated with
beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of
E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also
illustrated The Return to the Hundred Acre Wood and The Best Bear
in All the World. The paperback edition of this timeless story
collection is a real tribute to the world's most famous bear and
the perfect opportunity for everyone to find out how these
favourite friends become the larger than life characters we all
love. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The
House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return
to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There
Was a Bear The nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting
generations of children for over 95 years. Milne's classic
children's stories - featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin
and, of course, Pooh himself - are gently humorous while teaching
lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other
beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an
essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you're 5 or 55,
Pooh is the bear for all ages.
A spooky, cosy romance to curl up in front of the fire with -
perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Gilmore Girls. 'Perfect for
Heartstopper fans, this cute and spooky ghost story is deliciously
romantic and it has the best characters. I loved it!' AMY MCCAW,
AUTHOR OF MINA AND THE UNDEAD 'A thoroughly enjoyable queer teen
romance filled with mystery, Halloween fun, and tender moments.'
THE SUN Sal hates standing out. But he lives in a haunted house -
and everybody knows it. His oldest friend, Dirk, tries to help ...
but he wants to stay popular, and Sal isn't helping. Elsie was
popular - until recently. Now she's on the outcast's table too ...
and she doesn't want to talk about it. Then there's the new boy,
Pax, who won't leave Sal alone. His idea of a good time is hanging
out in graveyards. And, for some reason, Sal just can't stay away.
Meet The Other Ones. Can they banish their ghosts together? A cosy,
contemporary romance and ghost story with spooky Gilmore Girls
vibes Winner of the Times/Chicken House Chairman's Choice Prize,
2020 An LGBTQ+ romance between two very different boys, who readers
will quickly root for and grow to love For fans of Heartstopper -
with a spooky twist
The bright, busy scenes in Hinkler’s Junior Jigsaws are packed full of
fun details, each designed to captivate and entertain young children.
Everyone in the family will enjoy putting them together! The 45 big
puzzle pieces are perfect for little hands and will delight
pre-schoolers aged 3 and up. Don’t forget to look for the mouse hiding
in every puzzle!
Little adventurers will enjoy going back in time and discovering the
exciting land of the dinosaurs in this awesome jigsaw!
All About Cats is a collection of hilarious rhymes . . . all about
cats! These short, funny rhymes are brought to life with
illustrations from Axel Scheffler, the bestselling illustrator of
The Gruffalo. Cats are sleek, and cats are slick. They read, and do
arithmetic! Have you ever seen a cat playing a piano? Or taking a
bubble bath with a rubber duck? Find out what cats really get up to
when people aren't around! Axel Scheffler's charming and witty
illustrations introduce all kinds of cats - making mischief,
playing games, singing songs and out on adventures. This collection
of hilarious, quirky poems by Frantz Wittkamp is wonderfully
adapted from German to English for the very first time by
celebrated children's author David Henry Wilson. With fourteen
delightfully funny short poems, and full-page colour illustrations
by Axel Scheffler, the genius illustrator of Room on the Broom,
Zog, The Smeds and the Smoos and many more, this collection is sure
to entertain children young and old, and is the perfect gift for
any cat fan.
This special book asks children a simple question: How Can We Be
Kind? The answer is: by learning from the animal kingdom! Animals
demonstrate kindness and empathy towards each other, and care and
compassion can be seen all throughout the natural world. This book
shows children the ways they can be kind just like animalsare to
each other, while at the same time teaching them about the magic
and the beauty of the natural world. They can learn to be welcoming
like capybaras, who let other animals sit on top of them while they
wallow in mud. Or perhaps they might want to be like dolphins, who
guide other species to their destinations. Or maybe they would like
to work together like ants and bees, share what they have like
jackdaws or stick up for their friends like zebras. With beautiful
illustrations from Darla Okada, this beautiful picture book will
enchant and entertain children time and time again. There are facts
at the back about how each animal lives with and looks after its
fellow creatures. This sweet and thoughtful book is both a
celebration of the animal world and a manifesto for being kind in
everyday life.
The Book That Inspired The Smash-Hit TV Series! WITH THE BALL AT
HIS FEET, JAMIE'S BRAIN WAS CLEAR AND FREE. PROGRAMMED TO PLAY. SET
TO SCORE. The bullies at school and big problems at home are
threatening to destroy Jamie's dream of becoming a top Premier
League footballer. Jamie knows that the time has come to show
everyone his true talent and prove, once and for all, that he
was...Born to Play "You'll read this and want to get out there and
play" Steven Gerrard
"Gorgeous... a sunlit heat rises off the page, while the story
addresses the changing climate with openness and hope." - Imogen
Russell Williams, The Guardian In this follow-up to Winter Sleep
and Busy Spring, Wild Summer explores nature in summer. The
beautifully-told story follows a young girl and her naturalist
grandpa as they walk down a wild path towards the coast. They spot
amazing plants and animals. She is enchanted by the vibrancy of
life around her, but asks: "Do plants and animals want summer to
last forever?" Young curiosity is combined with old wisdom in a
nature-filled adventure showing a touching relationship between
grandfather and grandchild. He teaches her about challenges facing
the natural world around her, as we explore a meadow, stream,
heathland, fire-charred pine wood, fossil rich cliffs, rocky cove
and ocean life. Filled with fascinating facts and stunning
illustrations, the books in this series encourage children to
discover more about nature and the seasons. Also available from
this series are Winter Sleep and Busy Spring,
Play a game of hide and seek with Little Tiger in the jungle in
Where is Little Tiger? Young children can follow the clues and lift
the sturdy flaps with peep-through holes to see if Little Tiger is
hiding underneath. Meet her animal friends along the way as you
explore the jungle, before a surprise pop-up ending reveal Little
Tiger's secret hiding place. Bright, bold illustration from Jean
Claude makes this an ideal gift purchase for animal-mad toddlers.
Disover more hidden animals with Where is Little Bunny?
It's Bunny's birthday party! Featuring stunning artwork of a
woodland scene, this jigsaw puzzle will open your eyes to new ways
of seeing the natural world around you. Be amazed, piece by piece,
as the wonders of Brown Bear Wood unfold. Including a fold-out
poster which can be used as an aid to complete the puzzle and
features twenty things to spot.
Here, fun questions are clearly answered and fantastic
illustrations help explain things further. Throughout there are
hilarious cartoons to keep kids hooked and some extraordinary facts
to entertain young minds.
This exquisitely illustrated treasury of narrative non fiction
stories about the natural world, organised season by season and
around the world, shows children the infinite beauty and variety of
nature in every part of the planet. Arranged around the full cycle
of a calendar year, each month chapter features four stories each
from a different part of the world to show that while somewhere it
is hot summer, somewhere else is in the middle of winter, while
some are dry and others are rainy. 48 story spreads tell
fascinating single stories of animals and nature from each month of
the year, showing how the changing of the seasons takes place
around the world, promoting an international sense of the weather,
seasons and cycles of nature from very big, to ever-so-small. This
captivating book will transport readers across the globe, teaching
them about the different kinds of weather and wildlife all across
the planet.
The Secret Life of Birds is a collection of delightful stories and
engaging facts, which imparts a love of birds and of nature on the
next generation, inspiring them to look after the world around
them. Did you know that birds navigate by invisible pathways in the
sky, that they can call to each other in thousands of different
ways and they can be as big as a car or as small as a little
finger? Let much-travelled Speedy the Swift guide you through this
beautiful first guide to birdlife around the globe. Learn about
nest-building and bird babies, feathers and beaks, flying journeys,
bird calls, really unusual-looking birds, and ways to spot birds
and help them near where you live. Read some beautiful bird
folklore stories from around the planet, too. Speedy has learnt
much on her travels and she will be a great guide for young
readers, perhaps inspiring them to develop a lifelong love of
birds. Following on from The Secret of Trees and The Secret Life of
Bees, Birds is the next book in the series. Sumptuous and detailed
illustrations have pride of place in this magical book that mixes
natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book to be
pored over time and again.
Snap is every child's much-loved first card game and these large, colourful and high quality cards will delight very young children. Match as many fairy characters as you can to win the game. The cards are durable and robust to ensure repeated use. Snap is an easy and fun game which is a great way for young children to develop important matching and reading skills.
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