When their penguin pal Benji won't believe they've travelled through time, Pablo and Splash have a point to prove. The two travel to Ancient Rome, hoping to bring back a centurion helmet as proof of their adventures. But when Pablo and Splash meet an emperor with a passion for collecting exotic birds, only some quick thinking - and emergency time travel - can save them from the fate that awaits them in the Colosseum!

Die omnibus bevat drie avonture waarin beste vriendinne Nina en Jessie die misterieuse swart-en-rooi pet inspan om hulle met speurwerk te help. Waar kom die kopluise vandaan waarmee almal in Laerskool Tierkop skielik sukkel? Hoekom is die koeldrankfabriek so gretig om hulle nuwe energiedrankie aan die skool te skenk? En sal die slim mense by die Eksotiese Eksperimente Ekspo uiteindelik Nina se vrae oor die pet se spesiale kragte kan opklaar?

Oh no! Someone has stolen all the chocolate bars from the museum gift shop. It’s time for Amelia and Webster to investigate! They follow the trail to the Aztec exhibit, where all the mice are trapped in a giant melted chocolate lake ... Only Amelia Cheeseheart can save everyone from this sticky situation!

’n Pretdraf?
Dit klink na groot pret!
Minki kan nie wag om saam met haar twee beste maats deel te neem nie.

Maar Danika gaan ook vir die pretdraf inskryf en sy is van plan om te wen … selfs al beteken dit sy moet ’n nare poets bak om te sorg dat Minki-hulle nie die wedloop kan klaarmaak nie.

Kort voor lank lyk dit of die pretdraf glad nie meer pret gaan wees nie …

On 23rd October MMXXV there will be a new album of adventures for the most famous of Gauls: Asterix in Lusitania!

One beautiful spring morning, a stranger appears in the Gaulish village. He's from Lusitania, the sun-drenched land to the west of Hispania which is also under the Roman Empire's thumb. This former slave, who first featured in The Mansions of the Gods, has come to ask our indomitable Gauls for help because he knows about the Magic Potion and its powerful effects. And so begins another adventure for Asterix and Obelix!

Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favourite couples from her #1 New York Times bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles – one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide!

Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger.

Jace and Clary, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world – or destroy it. Will and Tessa, honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp.

These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare’s expansive Shadowhunters series. Don’t miss a chance to reunite with:

Anna and Ari
Emma and Julian
Kieran, Mark, and Cristina
James and Cordelia
Thomas and Alastair
Sebastian and the Seelie Queen
Jocelyn and Luke

A love letter to every Shadowhunter fan, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series.

Minki se verjaardag is om die draai.
Sy mag kies – wil sy ’n present hê of ’n partytjie hou?

Minki wil baie graag haar kamer mooi maak … maar sy wil ook nie die kans laat verbygaan om vir haar maats ’n lekker partytjie te hou nie!

Twee spesiale besoekers by die skool krap egter al haar planne
deurmekaar … en gee haar ’n baie oulike verjaardag-idee.

Maar dit lyk of Danika haar bes gaan doen om te sorg dat Minki ’n goor verjaardag het …

This anthology highlights the theme of environmental care, and comprises new content written by some South Africa’s famed writers, and some fresh voices to captivate readers as they explore and master the use of English Home Language in Grades 4–6. Each story provides all the support materials written by Diane Awerbuck and reviewed by the English for Life author Lynne Southey needed to make for lively and interactive classroom experiences according to CAPS requirements.  

Lenny Henry's brilliant first novel for readers of 9 to 12, illustrated throughout by Keenon Ferrell. Includes an exclusive comic book adventure illustrated by Mark Buckingham. An ordinary kid is about to become an EXTRAORDINARY hero! Wings? Check. A super-cool, super-secret past? Check. An impossible mission to save the world from a fur-ocious enemy? Check. When Tunde sprouts wings and learns he's all that stands between Earth and total destruction, suddenly school is the least of his problems. Luckily, his rag-tag group of pals have got his back, and with his new powers, Tunde is ready to fly in the face of danger. So what if he can't even stand up to the school bully? He's the boy with wings - this is his destiny. No pressure then. . .

In die laaste omnibus in hierdie reeks, wat nóg drie gewilde Saartjie-stories bevat, word Saartjie Baumann, die langbeenmeisie met die wipneus, kuiltjies in die wange en duisende duiweltjies in haar oë, se avonture voortgesit. Saartjie verdedig haar boetie, Apie, wanneer hy van diefstal beskuldig word, sy moet ook tussen haar boesemvriendin en 'n koshuismeisie kies as kaptein van die netbalspan en sy neem deel aan 'n groot kompetisie wat 'n reis na Amerika as prys aanbied.

There are lots of laughs at every level in The 130-Storey Treehouse, the tenth book in the number one bestselling Treehouse series from Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. This is our Treehouse, come on up! We've added 13 new levels to our Treehouse (it used to be 117 storeys, but it keeps on growing!) including a soap bubble blaster, a GRABINATOR (it can grab anything from anywhere at any time), a time-wasting level, a toilet paper factory (because you can never have too much toilet paper) and an extraterrestrial observation centre . . . Which will come in handy when giant flying eyeballs from outer space come to grabinate US!

There are lots of laughs at every level in The 143-Storey Treehouse, from the number one Treehouse series from Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. They've added thirteen new levels to their Treehouse, including a word-o-matic (it knows every word in the whole world!); a recycling depot; a wrecking ball; a deep, dark cave with a real live, fire-breathing dragon; a complaining room; a spooky graveyard (where it's always midnight, even in the middle of the day); and a camping ground where you can have a nice, relaxing camping holiday. Andy's been a bit stressed, so Terry has decided the perfect way for them to relax is to head up to their new camping ground level for a much-needed holiday. But it turns out to be not quite as relaxing as Terry originally planned . . . Terry forgets to pack the tent and the food, their attempt at fishing ends in disaster, the spooky campfire stories are a little too spooky and then, to make matters worse, all of Andy's fellow campers start mysteriously disappearing. Can Andy brave the dark, dark woods and rescue them in time to finish writing their next book? Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

Jamie Smart's big-selling comic-book success story continues! The Maniacal Badger has arrived, and he's determined to take over the Woods! Wasn't that Monkey's plan? This cannot happen! What japes await in this brand-new adventure, when Bunny and Monkey team up to beat this new menace?! They've never managed to work together before. . . And will Skunky rediscover his passion for evil inventions, to defeat his rival at their own game? One thing's for sure . . . Laughs are guaranteed!

Join Shirley and her giant cockroach friend, George, on a strange adventure through the Underworld. Will they triumph over scary foes, resist eating delicious things in the forest, navigate the Bog of Intense Emotions, and find their way into the dark sewers to confront the Green Menace??

There are many ways into the Underworld... but only one way out!

Fast-paced, funny and accessible, this graphic novel series is fizzing with charm and energy.

Jamie Smart's big-selling comic-book success story continues . . .

There's a new animal joining Bunny and the gang. Ai - a supersonic, super-fast aye-aye! But how will Ai fit in to the Woods? What mischievous schemes is Skunky cooking up? And will Monkey ever stop trying to hit her with a stick?

Guffaws guaranteed!

Teach your child to stand up for what they believe in, just like Daniel!

A Scary Choice: The Story of Daniel in the Lion's Den is the biblical story of Daniel in the lion's den in a rhyming, fun format for children aged 5-8. The story teaches kids the importance of being brave for Jesus and following God no matter the cost.

• Presented in a fun rhyming format with colorful illustrations
• 32 full-color pages
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title ’n Bangmaak-storie

Teach your children how to face any giant in their everyday lives with faith and godly courage like David!

A Giant Headache: The Story of David and Goliath is the biblical story of David and Goliath in a rhyming, fun format for children aged 5-8. It teaches how we receive courage and strength from God when we trust in Him completely.

The book ends with a salvation page for your child to fill out with their name for a personal commitment to Christ.

• Presented in a fun rhyming format with colorful illustrations
• Includes a salvation page at the end for children to complete to make a personal commitment to God
• 32 full-color pages
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title ’n Reuse kopseer

Teach your children the value of obedience and the negative consequences of disobedience. Just look at Jonah—he disobeyed God and ended up in the belly of a big fish!

A Big Fish Tale: The Story of Jonah is the biblical story of Jonah in a rhyming, fun format for children aged 5-8. The story teaches the importance of obeying God instead of doing things our own way.

• Presented in a fun rhyming format with colorful illustrations
• 32 full-color pages
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title ’n Groot visstorie

Wat kan jy alles raaksien? Vestig ’n liefde vir die Bybel by jou kinders terwyl hulle versteekte voorwerpe in die kleurvolle illustrasies van Kyk mooi Bybelstories soek.

Dié boekie stel kinders tussen 3 en 6 jaar voor aan 6 bekende Bybelstories en moedig hulle aan om spesifieke hoeveelhede voorwerpe, diere en mense in elke storie te soek. Kinders sal leer van Adam en Eva, Noag, Jona, Jesus se geboorte, Jesus se genesing van die lam man en hoe lief Jesus vir kinders was terwyl hulle die prettige prentjies deursoek.

• Ideaal vir kinders tussen 3 en 6 jaar.
• 6 bekende Bybelstories met soek-en-tel-aktiwiteite oor Adam en Eva, Noag, Jona, Jesus se geboorte, Jesus se genesing van ’n verlamde man en Jesus se liefde vir kinders.
• Om versteekte voorwerpe te soek, verskerp kinders se aandag aan detail, ontwikkel selfvertroue en verbeter visuele persepsie.
• Om voorwerpe te tel, verhoog kinders se begrip van getalle en hoeveelhede, verbeter kognitiewe vaardighede, logiese denke en redeneringsvermoë en bou selfvertroue.
• 12 volkleur-bladsye.
• Ook beskikbaar in Engels onder die titel Look a Little Closer Bible Stories.

’n Ware verhaal oor die fantastiese verskeidenheid in God se familie

Het jy al ooit na die wêreld om jou gekyk en jou verwonder aan ons Vader se kreatiwiteit? Help jou kind om te ontdek hoe kosbaar élke mens vir God is – ongeag hulle ouderdom, geslag of ras.

God se baie goeie idee wys vir 3- tot 6-jariges dat dit deel was van God se plan om ’n wonderlike verskeidenheid mense te hê wat Hom liefhet en ook vir mekaar lief is. Dit wys vir kinders dat ons almal deel kan wees van God se baie goeie idee omdat Jesus ons gered het.

Die pragtig geïllustreerde boek sal kinders help verstaan dat mense van alle rasse en agtergronde vir God kosbaar is, en sal hulle opgewonde maak om deel te wees van die kerk, God se familie wat so ’n fantastiese verskeidenheid vorm.

• Ideaal vir 3- tot 6-jariges.
• Ontwikkel kinders se begrip en empatie vir alle mense, asook hulle sosiale vaardighede, en moedig hulle aan om ander mense te respekteer.
• 32 volkleur-bladsye.
• Sagteband.
• Ook beskikbaar in Engels onder die titel God’s Very Good Idea.

Widely considered to be one of the greatest novels in the English language, Charlotte Bronte's semi-autobiographical epic masterpiece is the story of a strong-willed woman growing up in 19th Century England. This engaging story is presented as an exciting and fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to Bronte's original text. Specially commissioned full-colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience. The highly visual nature of comic book storytelling, small amounts of text and easy-to-follow sequential ordering of the picture strips are a brilliant way for young readers who're challenged or intimidated by reading to improve their literacy skills.