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This cheerful compendium of true, narrative non-fiction stories
show that when we give it a little bit of space and maybe a gentle
helping hand, nature comes bouncing back! From tiger numbers which
are roaring back in India and Nepal following conservation efforts,
to ecosystem restoration success stories such as the return of the
grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park - the uplifting tales in
Happy Stories for Nature Lovers show that there is hope for our
precious planet. Many children and young people are very worried
about the health of our planet and climate, and it's easy to feel
overwhelmed by bad environmental news. Happy Stories for Nature
Lovers provides some light, showing that with the right approaches,
we can help nature heal. The book is presented with beautiful
artwork combined with reassuring narrative stories covering
ecological successes such as: The removal of dams on the Rogue
River, Oregon restored the wild salmon habitats, Humpback whale
numbers are up to historic numbers after global whaling bans, The
story of the Children's Forest, an project in England encouraging
children to reforest their local areas. What You Can Do at the back
of the book lets children know how the choices they make can help
change the world, with information on wellbeing, looking after your
space, working together, using your voice, buying less stuff and
where our stuff comes from! The sweet and uplifting narrative
retellings of these positive stories make the perfect bedtime read
for eco-anxious kids, and provide parents with concrete examples to
assuage worries about nature, the climate and the future. Ivy Kids
brings you beautiful, sustainably printed books to rewild your
child, nurture creativity, and foster a deep connection with the
living world. Winner of the Sustainability Award at the Independent
Publishers Awards 2022, Ivy Kids books are planet-friendly, printed
on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, locally to where they will be
sold.
The sequel to the hilarious fantasy adventure, perfect for tabletop
role-playing games devotees, featuring the most unexpected,
underdog heroes - ORCS! After our unlikely heroes return from their
travels and celebrate with a dance party, a prank gone wrong
inadvertently unleashes something ancient and evil. Even worse, in
a tower in the middle of a dark forest, the same necromancer that
fought the legendary Drod One-Eye has sinister plans for the Orcish
tribe. Meanwhile, Pez finds an unexpected friend amongst the Elves,
who have their own stories of a terrible presence long since
slumbering. There's trouble brewing in the wide Known World, and
soon the Orcs might find that a necromancer is the least of their
problems! The fun and fantastical ORCS! series from cartoonist
Christine Larsen (Adventure Time) returns with a new installment
featuring Bog, Pez, Zep, Utzu, and Gurh! Collects ORCS! The Curse
#1-4.
When a young girl befriends a troll, she is disgusted by his
strange habits and manners - like loudly burping or scratching his
bum with a fork - and tries to teach him to behave in a more
'human' manner. But when she visits his home, the troll city
underground, she discovers that the trolls have their own way of
doing things, and learns the importance of accepting and
celebrating difference. This is a humorous and breathtakingly
inventive tale from the gifted Jonathan Standing, winner of the
2020 English 4-11 Picture Book Award (Fiction 7-11 category) for
his debut picture book, Through The Wall.
The first ever graphic novel in the New York Times bestselling The
Last Kids on Earth series, now with over 5 million copies in print
worldwide and an Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original series
Includes SIX brand new Last Kids stories by Max Brallier, featuring
full-colour artwork by Anoosha Syed, Xavier Bonet, Lorena Alvarez,
Jay Cooper, Christopher Mitten and The Last Kids on Earth series
illustrator Douglas Holgate! When a vicious monster attacks the
tree house (rudely interrupting board game night!), our human
heroes and their monster pals must decide who is brave enough to
battle the beast alone. The only way to choose? An epic,
end-of-the-world STORY SHOWDOWN! Jack launches into an epic,
totally-heroic, super rad story of one of his many post-apocalyptic
adventures. Soon, Quint, Dirk, June and Skaelka, and even Globlet
regale the group with sometimes outrageous, often hilarious details
of their action-packed escapades during the monster-zombie
apocalypse. The challenge is on. Who will claim the ULTIMATE
VICTORY? The Last Kids on Earth series: The Last Kids on Earth The
Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade The Last Kids on Earth and
the Nightmare King The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond The
Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade The Last Kids on Earth
and the Skeleton Road
A supa fun boxed set featuring the first book from each of three
bestselling series by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey: Captain
Underpants, Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club! Dav Pilkey's Hero
Collection contains three acclaimed titles: The Adventures of
Captain Underpants (full colour) and the graphic novels Dog Man and
Cat Kid Comic Club. Whether you're new to the Pilkey Universe or
rediscovering your favourites, this boxed set is perfect for you!
The critics are raving... "Combines empowerment and empathy with
age-appropriate humor and action." - Booklist on Captain Underpants
"High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny."
- Kirkus Reviews on Dog Man (starred review) "Irreverent,
laugh-out-loud funny, and... downright moving." - Publishers Weekly
on Cat Kid Comic Club (starred review) Dav Pilkey's wildly popular
Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores
universally positive themes, including: empathy kindness
persistence and the importance of being true to one's self. Full
colour pages throughout.
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Oliver Twist
(Hardcover)
Dickens; Illustrated by Reed Crandall, George Evans; George Evans
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Young Oliver Twist, orphaned at birth, lives a miserable life in
the workhouse, until one day, he runs away and begins an adventure
of discovery that leads him all the way to London, where a number
of unexpected circumstances occur and he meets a series of unusual
and interesting characters who will change his life forever...
Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic
strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers.
This edition also includes a biography of Charles Dickens, theme
discussions and study questions, offering the reader the ability to
further explore Dickens's magnificent work. The Classics
Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue,
Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers, and has since included over
200 classic tales released around the world. This new Vintage
Replica hardback edition is part of a continuing effort to make
Classics Illustrated available to all, be they young readers just
beginning their journeys into the great world of classic
literature, or collectors who have fond memories of this much loved
comic book series.
High jinx on the high seas Buy three volumes of "One Piece" for the
price of two
High jinx on the high seas Buy three volumes of "One Piece" for the
price of two
R to L (Japanese Style).
Follow the beginning of Luffy's search for the greatest treasure in
the world... one guy alone in a rowboat, in search of the legendary
"One Piece." Three volumes of One Piece for the price of two
(Contains volumes 7,8,9).
As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming the King of the
Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power
to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim
again Now Luffy, with the help of a motley collection of pirate
wannabes, is setting off in search of the "One Piece," said to be
the greatest treasure in the world...
This is the classic novel brought to life in full colour! 'I will
honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I
will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future'. Classical
Comics' first Dickens title is probably his best-loved story.
Scrooge gets a rude awakening to how his life is, and how it should
be. Full of Christmas Spirit(s), this is a book that you'll want to
read all year round!
Meet Stuntboy. He's the newest superhero in town. Or at least in
his own head. He'll save you from baddies like Herbert Singletary
The Worst and the Frets. Or at least he'll TRY to. And maybe
someone will end up saving him too... From two superheroes, 2021
CILIP Carnegie Medal winning author Jason Reynolds and super
illustrator Raul the Third, comes a never-before-seen tale
featuring acts of daring and courage... and one mysterious cat.
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Remarkably Ruby
(Paperback)
Terri Libenson; Illustrated by Terri Libenson
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From bestselling author Terri Libenson, this is a story about how
there's more to everyone than meets the eye. Pride. Popularity . .
. Poetry? Middle school. Ruby and Mia are total opposites: Ruby is
a little awkward, not a "joiner," and loves to write poetry. While
Mia is type A, popular(ish), and wants to be class prez. They used
to be friends. But now they have nothing in common anymore. . . .
Or do they? Don't miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series:
Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna,
Truly Tyler, and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends
Interactive Journal!
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The Mango Tree
(Hardcover)
Brooke Smith; Illustrated by Tania Gomes
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Assignment
(Hardcover)
Melissa a Craven
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My Mom the Fairy
(Hardcover)
Misty Black; Illustrated by Fx And Color Studio; Designed by Katie Weaver
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R540
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Green-growing secrets and powerful magic await you at Misselthwaite
Manor, now reimagined in this bewitching graphic novel adaptation
of Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved tale. From Mariah Marsden,
author of the critically acclaimed Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic
Novel, comes the second installment in this series of retold
children's classics. Ten-year-old Mary Lennox arrives at a secluded
estate on the Yorkshire moors with a scowl and a chip on her
shoulder. First, there's Martha Sowerby: the too-cheery maid with
bothersome questions who seems out of place in the dreary manor.
Then there's the elusive Uncle Craven, Mary's only remaining
family-whom she's not permitted to see. And finally, there are the
mysteries that seem to haunt the run-down place: rumors of a lost
garden with a tragic past, and a midnight wail that echoes across
the moors at night. As Mary begins to explore this new world
alongside her ragtag companions-a cocky robin redbreast, a
sour-faced gardener, and a boy who can talk to animals-she learns
that even the loneliest of hearts can grow roots in rocky soil.
Given new life as a graphic novel in illustrator Hanna
Luechtefeld's whimsical style, The Secret Garden is more enchanting
and relevant than ever before. At the back of the book, readers can
learn about the life of Frances Hodgson Burnett and the history of
British colonialism that contextualizes the original novel.
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A Shadow
(Hardcover)
Gitte Tamar; Illustrated by Gitte Tamar
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Sondra and her best friend, Jonathan, have finally saved up enough
money to attend the summer camp of their dreams - Camp Vert. In
order to fit in at the competitive skateboarding camp, the two
friends decide to learn a challenging trick, the frontside 180
heelflip. When the friends' cabins go up against one another in
competition, will they both master the trick? And more importantly,
will they stay friends in the middle of the rivalry?
Bell, Maddie, Noah, and the rest of the gang are back in Book 2 of
Animal Rescue Friends-and they're about to meet a whole new crew of
furry pals in need of a little TLC! It's the start of a new school
year, and the kids are excited about their new club, Oakville
Elementary School's Club for Animal Appreciation, Education, and
Rehabilitation-even if their new club advisor, Mrs. Wen, doesn't
share their enthusiasm. But as they meet a decidedly unusual crew
of animals, including a bearded dragon who won't eat, a therapy pig
named Truffles, and a prickly porcupine who needs first aid, the
kids and adults alike learn that when people help animals, the
animals help them right back.
Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title
includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions
and writing prompts.
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