Billy Loves Birds tells the fact-filled story of a day in the life of Billy, a budding young naturalist who is wild about birds of all kinds! Billy encounters many different kinds of birds in his adventures during his day at Forest School, and this book is filled with facts about all the different species he comes across, and some that he can only dream of seeing in the wild one day. He studies a blue tits' nest with chicks about to fledge, spies a kingfisher catching a worm, and shows his friend how to peck like a woodpecker! Follow Billy as he shares his love of birds - discover how to trumpet like a crane or laugh like a kookaburra and learn what makes feathers fabulous or beaks extraordinary. With an engaging and lively narrative from Jess French and fun, warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie this book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature, right on our doorsteps. The Nature Heroes series focuses on a group of friends who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors. Each book features a different child who has a favourite topic that they are fascinated by: Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava Loves Animals, and Pedro Loves the Planet! Playful text and funny relatable illustrations make this an accessible series, which provides an entertaining introduction to the natural world.

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This Christmas, join Michael Rosen and Tony Ross with their unforgettable retelling of Charles Dickens' beloved classic. In a school theatrical production of "A Christmas Carol", the boy who plays Scrooge is extra nervous because his very busy father is in the audience. However, it's likely his father won't stay for the duration, due to business. As always. Will the classic story's message of Christmas cheer and family love reach his father's distracted heart? with text by Michael Rosen and hilarious line illustrations by Tony Ross - both national treasures in the children's book world! "Michael Rosen's clever re-telling of the Dicken's classic" - The Daily Mail There are two narratives: a contemporary family story frames (and echoes) the original Dickens tale, presented as the script of a school play

Asiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave. It's Faizah's first day of school, and her older sister Asiya's first day of wearing hijab - made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful. In the face of hurtful, confusing words, will Faizah find new ways to be strong? This is an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond shared by siblings and of being proud of who you are, from Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad.

13-year-old Leo Jantjies loves playing Theatre of Gods and Heroes (TOGAH). He’d play all day and night if he could – if it weren’t for nuisances like school and chores.

When a clip of Leo playing TOGAH goes viral, he doesn’t expect to get a call from a pro team wanting to recruit him for the Esports World Championship in Paris.

But soon Leo, his best friend Fiks, and his sister Lauren jet off to Europe for an adventure none of them thought was possible.

A moving, compelling and spooky YA romance. Fifteen-year-old Maggie is in foster care following the death of her mother and her grandmother's slip into dementia. When Ryder saves her life, she can't help but fall in love with him. The only problem is that he has been dead for five years... Unsentimental, passionate and immensely moving, The Wanderer takes a fresh look at first love and growing up.

Homecoming. Sacrifice. Family. Fire. The Knights are finally reunited and ready to defeat Neci once and for all. But Neci is one step ahead and is targeting them one by one. When one of Emily's best friends is kidnapped, Emily leads the elite team on a rescue mission but nothing can prepare them for what Neci has planned. The eagerly anticipated third book follows the incredible success of Emily Knight I am... Awakened, which received a prestigious Carnegie nomination and enjoyed first place in the London's BIG Read 2019.

Two Captain Underpants adventures now in full colour! George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their school - and now they're about to bring him to life! MEET CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS! His true identity is so secret, even he doesn't know who he is! Fighting for truth, justice and all things pre-shrunk and cottony! This book contains: Captain Underpants 1: The Adventures of Captain Underpants. Captain Underpants 2: Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets.

Kom ons wees eerlik: Greg Heffley gaan nooit van sy wimpgewoontes ontslae raak nie. Iemand moet dit nog net aan Greg se pa verduidelik.

Jy sien, Frank Heffley dink hy kan sy seun so ver kry om sy spiere te bult en hy laat Greg deelneem aan georganiseerde sport en ander “manlike” aktiwiteite.

Natuurlik kan Greg maklik koes vir sy pa se pogings om hom te verander. Maar as Greg se pa dreig om hom na ’n militêre akademie te stuur, besef Greg hy sal hom moet regruk voordat hy weggeruk word.