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A young wolf named Daisy has just spotted new neighbours moving
into the glen, and they're magical unicorns! But she's sure the
majestic creatures would never want to be friends with a mangy
wolf. So Daisy comes up with a foolproof plan. She'll use her
knitting skills to craft a unicorn disguise! Can Daisy sneak into
the herd, and will she ever be able to reveal her true self? In
this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's "The Wolf in Sheep's
Clothing" is retold with a playful twist to create an exciting
graphic novel for kids!
Since he crash-landed to Earth in a rocket, Monkey has been causing
absolute mayhem! Bunny and the gang (Squirrel, Pig [the Pig],
Action Beaver, and Skunky the Inventor) have almost had enough.
Monkey's eternal struggle for world domination is getting more
ridiculous every day, and it's impossible to predict which bizarre
plan he's going to put into action next . . . In this comic
extravaganza, the pint-sized friends must face a giant robot whale,
a pig cannon, a camping trip that goes wrong . . . oh, and the
actual end of the world! Can Bunny and Co stop the apocalypse
before it's too late?!
This beautiful graphic-novel adaptation of The Breadwinner animated
film tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana who must disguise
herself as a boy to support her family during the Taliban's rule in
Afghanistan. Parvana lives with her family in one room of a
bombed-out apartment building in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital city.
Parvana's father - a history teacher until his school was bombed
and his health destroyed - works from a blanket on the ground in
the marketplace, reading letters for people who cannot read or
write. One day, he is arrested for having forbidden books, and the
family is left without someone who can earn money or even shop for
food. As conditions for the family grow desperate, only one
solution emerges. Forbidden to earn money as a girl, Parvana must
transform herself into a boy, and become the breadwinner. Deborah
Ellis's beloved novel has been adapted for film by Aircraft
Pictures, Cartoon Saloon and Melusine Productions in association
with Angelina Jolie's production company, jolie pas productions.
The animated feature film, directed by Nora Twomey, will launch in
the UK in 2018.
This is a story about Fearless Freddie. Everyone had heard tales of
Fearless Freddie. He thought he was the fastest engine in all of
Sodor. But then Rheneas and Skarloey challenged Freddie to a race
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Madeleine Mansiet; Illustrated by Valentine Iokem; Edited by Fantasi Fantasi
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Kom deel in die wonderwereld van sprokies ... ’n hele
fantasiewereld saamgevat in ses klassieke stories vir ure se lees-
en kykgenot vir jonk en oud. Die besondere illustrasies deur
Valentine Iokem verryk die teks en voer die kind mee op ’n
onvergeetlike ontdekkingsreis diep die verbeeldingswereld in …
Eendag, lank, lank gelede ...
Best friends Bumble and Snug are Bugbops - little monsters filled
with BIG feelings! In this full-colour graphic novel, join them on
a funny, imaginative adventure with some VERY angry pirates,
learning about the world outside and inside along the way. Bumble
and Snug are going on a big adventure to ... have a picnic! But
when they accidentally get lost, they're both cross - is their
adventure ruined? Working together to find their way home, Bumble
and Snug come across a pirate treasure horde. But taking treasure
that isn't yours is a good way to get into trouble, and sure enough
some VERY angry pirates aren't far behind. Bumble and Snug are
certain they can replace the treasure, and fix things to make
everybody happy. But there's another monstrous obstacle in store -
and this one has TENTACLES. Bumble and Snug and the Angry Pirates
is a story about being cross and how to listen, friendship and
sandcastles, and one GIANT octopus! Perfect for readers just
starting to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for
wise kids to share with their grown-ups. For fans of Narwhal and
Jelly and Dogman.
The perfect present for Dog Man fans - starring some of your
favourite characters from the series! The Cat Kid Comic Club learns
to collaborate in this creative, funny, and insightful graphic
novel by Dav Pilkey. Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi,
Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their siblings get back to
making comics with originality and laughter. But wait - have they
cleaned their rooms yet?! After their chores, the rambunctious
group presents even more amazing mini-comics: a thrilling ride in
"Chubbs McSpiderbutt", an action-packed romp in "Frogzilla",
reflective haikus in "In the Autumn Pond", a candy-coated mystery
in "Mallo Cop", and much, much, more. By working together, the baby
frogs discover that small things can have a huge impact. In this
innovative graphic novel series, award-winning author and
illustrator Dav Pilkey employs a variety of techniques - including
origami, acrylic paints, colored pencils, photography, collage,
gouache, watercolors, and more - to capture the creative and joyful
spirit of collaboration. The variety of art styles, paired with
Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humour, inspires imagination
and innovation for readers of all ages. Readers of all ages will be
inspired to dream up their own stories and unleash their own
creativity as they dive into this pioneering graphic novel
adventure from Dav Pilkey Heartfelt and humorous with an amazing
cast of characters, this is the perfect present for Dog Man fans
Full colour pages throughout make it a fun and bright read!
The perfect read for the Formula 1-mad kid in your life. Written by
real-life racing driver Karun Chandhok!
How fast do Formula 1 cars really go? How do you become a racing
driver? What track is the hardest to drive in the world?
Discover the most amazing stories and incredible stats and facts about
the fastest and most exciting sport on the planet. From trackside to
podium, leading Sky Sports Grand Prix commentator and former Formula 1
driver Karun Chandhok showcases the best teams, drivers, tracks, cars,
jaw-dropping moments and more.
Featuring the iconic drivers on the circuit today, including Lewis
Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and George Russell, plus iconic
drivers from the past like Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and
Jenson Button, and the trailblazing female drivers Maria Terese de
Filippis and Lella Lombardi - and not forgetting the great teams and
impressive tracks that push drivers to their limit.
Karun takes readers behind the scenes and under the bonnet to show what
it really takes to drive to success in the world of F1 and how you can
be a part of it.
Asterix by die Pikte is die 35ste boek in die gewilde
Asterix-reeks. Hierdie boek het vir die eerste keer van die begin
af ook in Afrikaans verskyn. Asterix en Obelix ontdek een bitter
koue oggend 'n blok ys op die strand...met 'n bevrore Pikt
binne-in. Kasterolix se doepa ruk hom weer reg en die twee vriende
vergesel die Pikt, MacLawaai, terug Pikteland toe om hom met sy
clan en sy verloofde te vereinig. Maar in Pikteland is alles ne
plus nie. Die bose MacAber hou homself baas. Hy het 'n ooreenkoms
gesluit met die Romeine, en doen alles in sy mag om as nuwe koning
verkies te word. Maar ons vriende sal wel 'n stokkie (of 'n paal?)
voor sy planne steek.
One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature
Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most
recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly
collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight
Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels,
mysteries and historical adventures. The world’s most famous
travelling reporter is on the trail of the Blue Lotus. In India,
Tintin gets drawn into a dangerous mystery revolving around a
madness-inducing poison. He traces its origins to Shanghai and a
nefarious web of opium traffickers. But can he outwit the crooks?
Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an
extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events,
and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every
year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by
Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011. The Adventures of
Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found
their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies
have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to
entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in
the early 20th. Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907.
Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The
Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of
the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time. Have
you collected all the graphic novel adventures? Tintin in the Land
of the Soviets Tintin in America Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh
Tintin: The Blue Lotus Tintin: The Broken Ear Tintin: The Black
Island Tintin: King Ottakar’s Sceptre Tintin: The Crab with the
Golden Claws Tintin: The Shooting Star Tintin: The Secret of the
Unicorn Tintin: Red Rackham’s Treasure Tintin: The Seven Crystal
Balls Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun Tintin: Land of Black Gold
Tintin: Destination Moon Tintin: Explorers of the Moon Tintin: The
Calculus Affair Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks Tintin in Tibet Tintin:
The Castafiore Emerald Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney The Adventures
of Tintin and the Picaros Tintin and Alph-Art
Hierdie is ’n drie-in-een boek! Afrikaanse vertaling van
Paddington. (Paddington die kunstenaar; Paddington in die hospitaal
& Paddington by die dieretuin) Paddington – die beertjie uit
Donker Peru – en sy vriend besoek ’n kunsuitstalling, wat
Paddington daar en dan laat besluit om ook te skilder. Hy hoop dat
iemand sy skilderye sal koop, maar wag so lank dat hy uiteindelik
aan die slaap raak. Toe hy wakker word, wag daar egter vir hom ’n
groot verrassing. Op ’n dag beland Paddington in die hospitaal,
maar hy lei aan geheueverlies en kan glad nie onthou hoe hy
seergekry het nie. Sal hy ooit weer sy geheue herwin?. Paddington,
Jonathan en Judy gaan dieretuin toe. Maar o wee: “Troeteldiere”
word nie toegelaat nie! Paddington is tog nie ’n troeteldier nie?
Hy is dan deel van die Brown-gesin!. Paddington-beer se stories
vermaak kinders regoor die wereld al vir meer as vyf dekades.
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