A beautiful story about a paper-cutting master Lao Lao 'Grandma'. Surrounded by children, making and teaching delicate papercuts. The greedy emperor hears about Lao Lao's skills and has her imprisoned not realising an ice dragon nearby is watching! A modern take on traditional stories from China. Papercutting templates and instructions included.

Dylan's on his way - are you ready to play? DYLAN THE BAKER is the fourth picture book in a series featuring an exuberant stripy dog, who just loves to play. Created by bestselling illustrator Guy Parker-Rees, Dylan is a joyous new character who uses playing and fun to help toddlers explore and understand their world. Today Dylan is playing at being a baker. He's promised to bake a cake for Jolly Otter's birthday - but will he be able to resist eating it? Look out for Dylan's friend, Dotty Bug, on every page, as she encourages readers to join in with the story.

Frankie is a fox with plenty of style ... Fabulous in a rainbow cape, Amazing in pirate boots and ready to take on the world in a gold crown! Not everyone likes what Frankie wears ... The more Frankie tries to change, the more unhappy Frankie feels. But what happens when friends start to miss their old Frankie? Join Frankie on a journey of discovery and happiness and, above all, staying true to yourself.

The second book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy - magical, thrilling and mesmerising. 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne Jones Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinking of the extraordinary events of Inkheart, and the story whose characters strode out of the pages, and changed her life for ever. But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater, torn from his world of words, the need to return has become desperate. When he finds a crooked storyteller with the magical ability to read him back, he sets in motion a dangerous reversal that sees the characters of Inkheart transported to a charmed Inkworld, about to be fought over by rival rebels and princes ... A thrilling and magical series about stories and the imagination they inspire Book 1, Inkheart, is now a major movie starring Andy Serkis, Paul Bettany and Brendan Fraser! The adventure continues in book 3, Inkdeath Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationally bestselling author of Dragon Rider and The Thief Lord

The timeless classic story of Dylan Thomas's childhood Christmas memories, featuring the wonderful artwork of Kate Greenaway medallist, Edward Ardizzone in this mini hardback edition. All the Christmases roll down toward the two-tongued sea, like a cold and headlong moon bundling down the sky that was our street; and they stop at the rim of the ice-edged, fish-freezing waves, and I plunge my hand in the snow and bring out whatever I can find. . . Dylan Thomas's lyrical account of his childhood Christmases in a small Welsh town, featuring wolves, bears, hippos and Mrs Prothero's cat, has become deservedly famous. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Edward Ardizzone, this classic edition is beloved by fans of Thomas's work and a perfect Christmas gift for young readers building their own childhood Christmas memories.

His name is David. He's the boy with flowers in his hair and he's my best friend... David is the boy with flowers in his hair. He's sweet and gentle, just like his petals. But when David's flowers begin to fall - a single petal at first, then every last blossom - his best friend never leaves his side. And through kindness and creativity, he even finds a way to give David his colour back... Beautifully illustrated and sensitively told, this story is about being there for someone when they are at their most vulnerable, and brings to life a pure and poignant friendship that children will never forget.

Baboons sit on balloons, crocs sit on clocks and donkeys sit on long keys . . .

Let Frog, Dog and Cat guide you through the alphabet from Aardvark to Zebra in this hilarious new picture book from the creators of Oi Frog! With a special fold-out surprise!

The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!

Hedgehog has a new bike! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humour, and full-colour artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Hedgehog loves his new bike. His best friend Harry says he likes it, too. But when Hedgehog asks Harry to go bike riding with him, Harry says he does not want to go. Does Harry not like his friend's new bike? Or could this all have something to do with training wheels? A laugh-out-loud story with full-colour artwork and easy-to-read text throughout. Perfect for new readers!

From Dav Pilkey, creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers! Pick a book. Grow a reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humour, and full-colour artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! When Dragon finds a stray cat in his garden, he brings it inside to escape the cold. He likes living with his new feline friend, but Dragon soon realises that he doesn't know how to take care of it. He doesn't know how to train the cat, what to feed the cat, and what to do about all the yellow puddles the cat leaves behind! Using his trademark humour and heart, Dav Pilkey illustrates the highs and lows of having a new pet in this tender story about care and responsibility.

Look again and again and again at the gorgeous illustrations in this picture book. If you look closely, you will see that a little blue car, a fakir on a magic carpet and a yellow balloon are traveling with you all the way! Join us on a journey across the world! 32 beautifully illustrated pages without text that will captivate the imaginations of young and old.

In hierdie unieke boek bring die baasverteller Henri van Daele 'n besondere versameling sprokies bymekaar. Die sprokies kom uit die verskillende lande waaruit die ses koninginne van Belgie afkomstig was of is. Sowel bekende as minder bekende verhale en legendes word hier oorvertel. Henri van Daele het dit geskryf vir prinses Elisabeth van Belgie wat in 2001 gebore is. Maar dit is ook vir alle kinders wat daarvan hou om na sprokies te luister of om dit self te lees. Met ’n voorwoord deur Haar Koninklike Hoogheid Prinses Mathilde van Belgie. Agterin die boek is daar afbeeldings van die ses Belgiese koninginne sedert 1832.

Join the Furious Five, as they help Po to fulfill his kung fu destiny. With awesome adventures, new friendships and plenty of fun, this epic tale is guaranteed to provide lots of excitement at storytime.

In hierdie slim boekie oor die dromende sjimpansee Willie, gee Anthony Browne 'n speelse knik in die rigting van skilders soos Henri Rousseau en Salvador Dali, wie se kunswerke 'n mens dikwels eerder aan drome as aan die werklikheid herinner. Willie hou daarvan om te droom. Hy droom dat hy 'n filmster is; 'n skilder, 'n balletdanser ... Hy droom van vreeslike monsters en superhelde … Willie se droomland is ’n galery van wonderlike en magiese prente. Maak die boek oop en kyk self!

Isabella has so much fun with daddy. Daddy has a really cool tail and with it he can sail like a boat and even do balancing tricks. Playing with daddy is the BEST! Award-winning Guido Van Genechten's bright and playful illustrations accompany this heartwarming and humorous story about the special bond between a little crocodile and her daddy.

It's summer in Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk, and Princess Ava and her magical pet Pugicorn are helping out at Mrs Paws' Pupicorn Training School! The excitable pups must discover their rainbow powers in order to graduate at the end of the week. But one little pupicorn is more interested in hugs and cuddles than listening and learning... Can Princess Ava and Pugicorn help Hugicorn find her powers in time? An adorable adventure, full of magic and friendship, with a gentle message about everyone learning at their own pace. From the creators of Pugicorn and Pugicorn and the Christmas Wish. Discover other books in the Magic Pet Shop series: Pugicorn Pugicorn and the Christmas Wish Starwhal La-La-Llama Pandarina Kitticorn Starpuff

Kammaland is 'n pragtige kinderboek met stories en pragtige illustrasies vir kinders uit die verhaleskat van Helena J.F. Lochner.

Dit is lekkerleesstories vir voorlees en selflees deur kinders in Graad 3 en hoêr.

Everyone's favourite accident-prone dragon, Zog, is now available on CD with a whole host of fabulous friends! Join Zog and the Flying Doctors, The Smeds and The Smoos, Tiddler, The Scarecrows' Wedding and, of course, Zog in five fantastic stories and songs by the superstar duo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This gorgeous CD box-set is perfect for entertaining children on long car journeys, or for simply sharing stories at any time of the day. Five favourite stories from the superstar creators of The Gruffalo and Zog Each CD includes the full story, a listening game and song, all acted superbly by the incomparable Oscar-nominated Imelda Staunton The set includes Zog, Zog and the Flying Doctors, The Smeds and The Smoos, Tiddler and The Scarecrows' Wedding