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A beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of bedtime stories.
Written and illustrated by creators with heritage from across the
continent of Asia, Bedtime Stories showcases a curated collection
of tales from Asian history, based on important figures and events.
Each story is the ideal length to read at bedtime as well as any
moment when young readers are looking for an inspirational read!
Features one young reader's winning entry from the First News and
Scholastic competition An empowering and celebratory gift Perfect
for any child wanting to learn more about history's untold stories.
Stories include those of: King Sejong the Great, a Korean King who
invented an alphabet Julia Domna, a Syrian princess and Roman
empress Margaret Lin Xavier, Thailand's first female doctor Sake
Deen Mohammed, the Indian man who brought shampooing and curry to
Britain. Written by: Sufiya Ahmed, Maisie Chan, Shae Davies, Saima
Mir, Bali Rai, Annabelle Sami, Rebeka Shaid, Cynthia So and Rekha
Waheed. Illustrated by: Ginnie Hsu, Aaliya Jaheel, Jocelyn Kao,
Jennifer Khatun, Hannah Li, Debby Rahmalia, Abeeha Tariq, Kubra
Teber, Tika and Tata and Amanda Yoshida.
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Lily
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Bobbie Kaald
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R739
Discovery Miles 7 390
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What would you do if you suspect your best friend, who happens to
be a giant egg, was killed but everyone else thinks it was an
accident? "Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed," a collection of twenty-two
short fairy tale-like stories, tackles that question and many more.
In this collection's title story, Chicken Little is certain his
friend did not fall from the ledge, and he intends to prove there
is a conspiracy. Will he discover the truth before it's too late?
Filled with interesting and delightful characters, these short
stories ask questions not raised before. Can a reverse vampire find
true love? Can the World Nose Hair champion really make the world a
better place? Is it ever wise to stick cheese noodles in your nose?
Can one live their life squeezing other people's ears in peace? If
a whale and a tiger had a fight who would win?
Incorporating familiar characters in children's literature and
folklore, "Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed" tells a series of tales with
surprises to keep you guessing. Each story asks a different
question, and each story offers a different, strange answer.
Percy Fawcett was a map-maker and an adventurer. In the early
1900s, he spent years mapping out the jungles of South America.
Fawcett became obsessed with the idea of a lost city of gold hidden
deep in the jungle. At the age of 57, Fawcett, his 21-year-old son
Jack, and Jack's friend Raleigh Rimell left on a quest to find the
Lost City of Z. The three men were never heard from again. Untangle
the clues they left behind.
Stories van die see is 'n versameling seestories van regoor die
wereld – van “Hans en die gaatjie” in Haarlem tot die
seevoelnesplukkers Adhi en Sinta in die Ooste. Maar daar is ook
heelwat plaaslike verhale oor die Birkenhead-bevel, “Die Vlieende
Hollander”, Die Alibama, Wolraad Woltemade, die Gat-in-die-Muur by
esiKhaleni waar die watermense jou kom haal, “Die spoke van
Jutteneiland”, “Adamastor en die Kaap van Storms” en die
skaapwagtertjie van Macassar wat Sjeg Joesoef se graf tussen die
duine gevind het. Stories van die see bevat verwerkings van The
Little Mermaid en die verhaal van Prinses Elisa en haar elf
swane-broers, asook die Weskusboer Koos Malgas wat sy robvrou se
vel gesteel het. En natuurlik kul Hasie vir soutwaterkrokodil. Saam
met die pragtige illustrasies van Marjorie van Heerden sal Stories
van die see 'n klein lesertjie wegvoer na 'n magiese
seestoriewereld.
A Dinosaur Ate My Sister is the first book selected in the Marcus
Rashford Book Club.
This brilliantly illustrated, laugh-out-loud, wacky adventure through
time by Pooja Puri is the perfect blend of The Hitchhiker's Guide to
the Galaxy and Jurassic Park.
Before you start reading, there are a few things you should know:
- I, Esha Verma, am a genius inventor extraordinaire.
- There is nothing I cannot invent. This includes words.
- I did not mean to send my sister back to the Age of the
Dinosaurs. That was HER OWN FAULT (Mum and Dad, if you’re reading this,
please take note).
Esha Verma, her snotty apprentice Broccoli and his cunning pet tortoise
have a dream. They are going to win the legendary Brain Trophy – the
ultimate inventing prize. This year's entry: A TIME MACHINE.
But the day before the competition, Esha's IGNORAMUS big sister hijacks
the time machine and is lost in the Cretaceous age.
With help from a new recruit for The Office of Time, Esha and Broccoli
will have to face hungry dinosaurs, mysterious black holes and
malfunctioning inventions to get them back in time.
"Sinfon a" es una serie de cuentos cortos, escritos con mucho amor
y dedicaci n. Es una nota callada de las letras en donde la fantas
a, la alegr a, la paradoja, el chiste, el sarcasmo y la intriga,
tocan la puerta de cada uno de los cuentos para embullar al lector
en la lectura. Consta de una trama sencilla que diluye toda una
amalgama de colores en fe, esperanza y gracia. Cada historia atrapa
el tiempo para poder encontrar, al final, una diferente de la otra,
llena de efervescencia, vivencia, situaciones de aliento, encanto y
armon a para formar la melod a que haga retumbar la mente en
escalas m gicas de inter s. El fin es sentirse sumergido en la
lectura y captar cada mensaje que pueda ser aplicado a situaciones
diarias o esbozar simplemente una sonrisa. La escritura riega las p
ginas de imaginaci n y esfuerzo para deleitar al lector. Todos
buscamos un momento de entretenci n y este libro le dar ratos de
esparcimiento y razonamiento. Con mucha ternura para todos: "Sinfon
a."
An instant USA Today and New York Times bestseller! F. C. Yee's The
Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi, the Earth
Kingdom-born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved
world's history, Kyoshi established the brave and respected Kyoshi
Warriors, but also founded the secretive Dai Li, which led to the
corruption, decline, and fall of her own nation. The first of two
novels based on Kyoshi, The Rise of Kyoshi maps her journey from a
girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice who is
still feared and admired centuries after she became the Avatar.
'Triumphs of the imagination' Stephen Fry The treasured fairy tales
of Oscar Wilde in a stunning gift edition featuring exquisite
illustrations by the celebrated artist Philippe Jullian with an
afterword by Wilde's son, Vyvyan Holland. For nearly 150 years, the
classic fairy stories of Oscar Wilde have been cherished by readers
of all ages. Rediscover all nine of the stories first published in
The Happy Prince and other stories (1888) and A House of
Pomegranates (1891).
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