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Watch the Spider-Verse unfold with the turn of a page in this one-of-a-kind gift book, featuring Miles Morales and all your favorite characters from Marvel and Sony Pictures Animation's blockbuster film, including Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and more This groundbreaking storybook brings Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse to life like never before. As you turn the pages, one epic and seamlessly captivating illustration, printed on an accordion fold, moves forward with you-each section transitioning into the next to tell the story of our friendly neighborhood web-slingers. Following Miles Morales as he meets Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and all the other amazing Spider-People from the multi-verse, this book is the perfect gift for Marvel fans of all ages!
A timeless collection of stories for younger children. In the eponymous The It-Doesn't-Matter Suit, little Max Nix is on a quest to find the perfect suit he can go ice-fishing, cow-milking and town-walking in. There's magic afoot in Mrs Cherry's Kitchen and children will love to find their perfect Nighty-night little / Turn-out-the-light little Bed! in The Bed Book.
Join the Mr Men and Little Miss for a day at the Winter Wonderland Christmas Market! Mr Tickle can't wait to visit the Winter Wonderland Christmas Fair. There will be plenty of treats, ice skating and sleigh rides. But most of all Mr Tickle can't wait to visit the crowds and tickle as many people as his arms can reach!
Young David Copperfield enjoys a happy childhood with his widowed mother, until she decides to marry the stern and unforgiving Mr Murdstone. Murdstone sends David away and David's circumstances become unbearable until he decides to run away to his Aunt Betsy's care. From here, David's journey from boy to man is told, with much adventure, friendship, love and grief. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.
Here are fiendish tales of dastardly deeds, where you'll meet Sir Bertilak Odorous, Porrit the apprentice, Agnes the fair maiden and a whole host of dragons. Lively drawings, by leading children's illustrator Colin King, bring all the wild and wacky characters to life. It is perfect for reading aloud to young children or for confident readers to enjoy by themselves.
Now a Netflix original series! The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, with over three million copies in print! “Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.”–Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid The 5th book of the New York Times bestselling series! Surviving their first winter after the Monster Apocalypse was no easy feat, yet Jack and his buddies waste no time springing to action against some of the nastiest, most evil monsters around. When Jack discovers his Louisville Slicer has new, otherworldly powers, he’s thrown into epic training to find out what kind of destruction the blade can wield. But between fighting off zombies, fleeing from strange, glowy Vine-Thingies erupting from the ground, and squeezing in a video game session or two, there’s barely time left to figure out what’s wrong with their buddy, Dirk, who’s been acting weird any time he’s around the undead. When an unexpected villain appears, can Jack and his friends save themselves–and the rest of the world–from cosmic domination? Note: most illustrations are printed in black-and-white, with the occasional gray-and-white image.
Put on your hard hat and join the Mr Men and Little Miss working hard on the construction site! When Mr Happy decides to build a new house, he enlists the help of the Mr. Men and Little Miss. With digging, building, plumbing and painting, there is a lot of work to do. But with much mischief and mayhem on the building site, things don't quite go to plan!
Kiki, a young witch-in-training, has reached the age of 13. According to tradition, all witches of that age must leave home for one year, so that they can learn how to live on their own. Kiki, along with her talking cat Jiji, fly away to live in the seaside town of Korico. After starting her own delivery service (using her broom as the delivery vehicle), Kiki must learn how to deal with her new life, especially after she loses the power to fly.
Cats, magical portals, and snacks, oh my! Squash and Ginny's journey continues as they search for the Goblet of Infinity, a treasure that creates a never-ending supply of delicious drinks! But when the cats arrive at the goblet's hiding place, the treasure is nowhere to be found. Instead, the cats meet a unibear named Fern who is convinced that the evil Dragon Witch has stolen the goblet. But as Squash and Ginny try to get to the bottom of the mystery, they begin to see that not everything (or everyone) is exactly as they seem. . . . This chapter book graphic novel series from Susie Yi is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad! Praise for Cat & Cat Adventures: The Quest for Snacks A Junior Library Guild Selection "Lovers of cuteness will delight in this adorable kitty adventure." -Jim Benton, author of the Catwad series "Look no further for PAWSSIBLY the sweetest book on the shelf!" -Ben Clanton, bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly series "A story to treasure, full of kindness in a magical world." -Kirkus Reviews
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series takes on vivid life in this box set of four paperback graphic novel editions. With text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Haus Studio, Alvaro Sarraseca, and Corey Egbert, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Each book includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event. The set is perfect for I Survived fans as well as any reader interested in stories of disaster and survival, or who wants an action-packed experience of the events that have shaped history. This set includes: I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived Graphic Novel #1): George Calder must be the luckiest kid alive he and his little sister, Phoebe, are sailing with their aunt on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built! But one night while George is off exploring, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. George has always gotten out of trouble before. Can he survive this nightmare? I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (I Survived Graphic Novel #2): Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle's little New Jersey town. He has three new friends, and they love cooling off in the creek on hot summer days. One afternoon, Chet spots a gray fin in the creek, but it must be his imagination It's impossible he's about to come face-to-face with a killer shark... right? I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 (I Survived Graphic Novel #3): It's been years since the Nazis invaded Max Rosen's home country of Poland. All the Jewish people, including Max's fam-ily, have been forced to live in a ghetto. One day, Max and his sister, Zena, make a dar-ing escape into the nearby forest, where they are rescued by Jewish resistance fighters. But soon, grenades are falling all around them. Can Max and Zena survive the fallout of the Nazi invasion? I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 (I Survived Graphic Novel #4): Hoping to get some advice from his firefighter uncle, eleven-year-old Lucas skips school one beautiful September morning and takes the train into Manhattan. But just as Lucas arrives at his the firehouse, everything changes and nothing will ever be the same again.
Young readers love laughing away their worries with Scaredy Squirrel! This anxious little fella's new graphic chapter book series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco. In this NUTTY ADVENTURE, Scaredy is in for a big surprise.... And Scaredy does NOT like surprises. He is a squirrel who likes a schedule, predictability, nothing unexpected. So, what's inside the mysterious crate? Turns out it's a POOL! Scaredy imagines sharks, eels, and algae! He prepares safety rules! Luckily his friends Ivy, Timber, and newcomer Rash are happy to remind him of another important rule...having fun!
Sanri Steyn droom daarvan om eendag ’n joernalis te word. En nie sommer
enige joernalis nie. Haar naam sal op almal se lippe wees ...
Superjoernalis Sanri Steyn. Sy het nie verniet haar eie koerant, die
Raaiselfontein Gazette, begin nie. Op die dorpie Raaiselfontein beleef
Sanri en haar beste vriend, Markus, allerlei vreemde avonture – van
vampiere wat op die dorp kom woon, tot ’n weerwolfmeisie wat haar
opwagting in hul klas maak! Die aweregse humor en lekker grillerige
avonture in hierdie gewilde reeks sal seuns en meisies vasgenael hou!
There have been many great and enduring works of literature by Caribbean authors over the last century. The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection celebrates these deep and vibrant stories, overflowing with life and acute observations about society. A sparkling collection of short stories set in Trinidad. Anthony takes our hand and walks us from the valley of the lush, green cocoa trees, to taste the sweet rivers flowing nearby. We pluck fruit from the sapodilla tree and feel the crisp, brown guava leaved carpet crunch under our feet. We see Mayaro and Port of the Spain through the eyes of childish innocence and grown-up ignorance. Beautiful, evocative and poignant, the stories are sprinkled with themes of yearning for home, sad realisations and a longing for a pre-modern totality.
Mrs. Jeepers may -- or may not -- be a vampire in this funny and spooky series from Graphix Chapters. Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers. The third graders at Bailey Elementary are so hard to handle that all of their teachers have quit. But their new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, is different -- to say the least. She's just moved from Transylvania into a spooky old house in Bailey City. She wears a mysterious brooch that glows as green as her eyes. Could Mrs. Jeepers be a vampire? Featuring a beloved story by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey and fresh artwork by Academy Award winner Pearl Low, Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots is the first-ever graphic novel adaptation of Scholastic's classic chapter book series.
Introduce little ones to Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and the Princess and the Pea in this gorgeous book. With simple text and beautiful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez throughout, the stories are perfect for reading aloud to young children or for older children to read by themselves.
Phileas Fogg, a rich gentleman, joins some members of his private club in a wager that he cannot travel around the world in 80 days. Immediately he prepares for his departure, along with his servant, Passepartout. Little does Fogg know that Inspector Fix, a Scotland Yard detective seeking a bank robber who matches Fogg's description, is hot on their tail! Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.
After winning an important victory in battle, Macbeth, a Scottish Lord, is prophesied to become king by three mysterious women. Will the prophecy be fulfilled, or is Macbeth in charge of his own destiny? Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a synopsis of the play, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.
Three tales from Kipling's "Jungle Books". "Mowgli's Brothers" tells the story of Mowgli, the young boy raised by wolves and under the protection of Baloo the bear and Bagheera the black panther, as they face the threat of the tiger, Shere Khan. In "The King's Ankus", Mowgli is led to a vast treasure in a hidden city by the python, Kaa. He does not realise, however that the allure of the treasure leads men to kill... In "Red Dog", Mowgli and his wolfpack are under threat from a vicious pack of wild dogs, and Mowgli must turn to Kaa for help to defeat them. Classics Illustrated tells these wonderful tales in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Rudyard Kipling, theme discussions, a poem by Kipling and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.
* "Perfect for animal-loving fans of Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan and Rosanne Parry's A Wolf Called Wander."-School Library Journal, starred review An Eisner-nominated middle grade graphic novel adventure based on a true story, in which a young conservationist overcomes the odds to save and return a sun bear to its natural habitat. When endlessly curious and tenacious Chang discovers a bear bile farm near her home in Vietnam, she decides to do everything she can to save wild animals-by becoming a conservationist! After teaching herself survival skills, documenting each rainforest plant and animal she sees in her field notebook, and disproving the critics who think she isn't old enough or strong enough, Chang is finally accepted as a rescue center volunteer. But her toughest challenge yet comes when she's tasked with returning Sorya-the sun bear she raised from infancy-back into the wild. Because despite being a different species, Sorya is Chang's best friend. And letting a friend go is never easy . . . even when it's the right thing to do. With breathtaking art and STEM facts galore, Chang's daring story is for any young reader, animal lover, and intrepid explorer!
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