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Revisit the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with this
graphic novel for new readers. Goldilocks takes a walk and
discovers a special place in the woods. She innocently eats some
food, breaks a chair and falls asleep. What happens when a bear
family discovers a sleeping Goldilocks?
Bedtime Stories for 5 Year Olds is a rich and varied selection of
heart-warming stories, perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime, by
some of the very best writers for children. Great for reading alone
or reading aloud - and for dipping into time and time again. With
stories from Berlie Doherty, Dick King-Smith, Joan G. Robinson,
Adele Geras and many more, this book will provide hours of
fantastic fun.
Trees are being cut down around the world. But why are rainforests
being cleared, and what happens if they disappear? In this
non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super
Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers
and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex
environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so
young readers can learn about the causes and effects of
deforestation and discover steps we can all take to protect these
fragile ecosystems.
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Sir Ladybug
(Hardcover)
Corey R. Tabor
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R420
R353
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Mr Alestair Miller, the owner of Miller and Sons Auto Emporium, has
died. His oldest son inherited his father's garage. The middle son
received his valuable collection of classic cars. And his youngest
son, Hank, was given his father's old motocross bike and gear and
his pet cat, Gus. Hank is a talented mechanic, but he has a
disabled leg and doesn't like cats. How would his father expect him
to ride motocross? And what is he supposed to do with Gus? But Hank
shouldn't worry. Gus has a plan! When the two are alone, Hank finds
that Gus can SPEAK! Not only that, but with a special pair of
motocross boots, Gus can shapeshift into one of the top motocross
racers in the world! After facing off in some tense head-to-head
competitions, Hank learns that his inheritance is actually the best
of all three brothers.
The legend of Arthur, King of England, and his Knights of the Round
Table of Camelot, including Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Gawain,
Merlin and Guinevere. The legend herein tells of the sword in the
stone, the Lady of the Lake, the forming of the Round Table and of
course, the search for the greatest treasure of all: the Holy
Grail. Classics Illustrated tells these wonderful tales 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.
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Double Trouble
(Paperback)
Scott Nickel; Illustrated by Steve Harpster
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R150
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Jimmy Sniffles' archenemy, the creepy Dr Von Snotenstein, devises a
truly stinky plan. He creates an evil twin from a single hair of
Jimmy's nose. Then he gives the new Jimmy Two more powers than our
favourite Super Sneezer. Good versus evil in a literal nose-to-nose
battle!
The zany, Smurf-tacular tales continue in the second volume in this
graphic novel series for young readers-now in paperback!Follow the
Smurfs in the second volume of the all-new We Are the Smurfs comic
series that focuses on emotional learning, social responsibility,
and overall Smurf-iness! Featuring three stories and back matter
dedicated to helping children explore and better understand their
emotions, this full-color graphic novel features Smurfette, Papa
Smurf, and everyone else as they go on brand new adventures and
escape from Gargamel's clutches! This paperback edition also
includes a sneak peek of the upcoming third volume.
Alcatoe, the one witch of Plum Woods, is always ready to use her
mischief and misguided magic. When the village decides to hold a
vegetable growing contest, the children are set to compete against
the grumpiest old man in all of Plum Woods. They enlist Alcatoe's
help, and beg for a spell to grow the biggest turnip. But a lot can
go wrong even with a perfectly simple turnip-enlarging spell...like
growing a few arms and legs. Will Alcatoe manage spoil the entire
harvest festival, even if it means the Turnip Child gets turned
into a casserole? Disaster, chaos and magical fun ensue in this
laugh-out-loud illustrated title that is perfect for middle-grade
readers.
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new
heights in this graphic novel adaptation. One will have the power
of wings of fire . . . Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy
very seriously. If Pyrrhia's dragons need her, Clay, Tsunami,
Glory, and Starflight to end the war, she's ready to try. She even
has some good ideas how to do it, if anyone would listen to her.
But shattering news from Morrowseer has shaken Sunny's faith in
their destiny. Is it possible for anyone to end this terrible war
and choose a new SandWing queen? What if everything they've been
through was for nothing? Buried secrets, deadly surprises, and an
unexpected side to scavengers are all waiting for her in the
shifting sands of the desert, where Sunny must decide once and for
all: Is her destiny already written? Or can five dragonets change
their fate and save the world . . . the way they choose? An epic
dragon fantasy series for 9+ readers With vibrant and captivating
illustrations by Mike Holmes, this is a one-of-a-kind reading
experience The Wings of Fire series has been a New York Times
bestseller
Your favourite paranormal investigator is back, with yet another
adventure that is sure to have you glued to your seat. No, it's not
dreamboat Trent Reilly and his Paranormal Society, it's Mason
Mooney! What do you mean you've never heard of him? He's the
world's greatest paranormal investigator. It's Hallowe'en in
Grimbrook, and that really means something here. It's when the veil
between our world and the world of the paranormal is at its
thinnest. It's the perfect time for Mason to go hunting for ghouls
and phantoms, break a witch's curse and don his best fancy dress
for the school dance. When Mason spots something sinister in the
gym, he knows he has to follow it and find out what's going on.
With parallel dimensions, evil clones and sudden showers of frogs,
Mason Mooney: Doppelganger Detective is another hilarious and
spooky adventure for kids that love twists, turns and mysteries.
An irresistibly brilliant graphic novel adaptation of The Graveyard
Book by Neil Gaiman, adapted by award-winning illustrator P. Craig
Russell. This is the second of two volumes. Nobody Owens, known as
Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn't
live in a graveyard, being raised by ghosts, with a guardian who
belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. There are
dangers and adventures for Bod in the graveyard. But it's in the
land of the living that the real danger lurks, for it is there that
the man Jack lives, and he has already killed Bod's family.
Andy isn't excited about going camping. Things go downhill when the
older boys start telling stories of mysterious fairy circles hidden
in the ancient woods. If you disturb a circle, they say, you'll be
snatched away forever by vicious creatures. Andy assumes it's a
made-up tale to frighten newbies, but when he kicks over a circle
made of stones and bones, he'll find out there may be some truth to
the legends after all... In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read
text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right
scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.
During World War II, Germany's Nazi forces stormed across Europe,
committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and others. In
1942, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl formed a student-led, anti-Nazi
organization called the White Rose. Their goal: to distribute
informational pamphlets to draw public attention to Nazi crimes
and, ultimately, stop them. Scholl's activism and resistance
eventually led to her capture and trial by the Nazi regime. In this
full-colour graphic novel, discover more about this daring woman
who risked everything to stand up for what she believed in.
In ancient Rome, the slaves are rebelling--and they've even stolen
Julius Caesar's own warship, the finest in the Roman navy. Under
the heroic leadership of Spartakis, the former galley slaves make
for the small town where Caesar's old enemies Asterix and Obelix
live. Now everyone must sail to the wonderful continent of Atlantis
to find a cure. But, the Romans are on the ocean blue, too...and
the battles are about to come fast and furiously.
Welcome to Baby Bear's Bakery, a brand new patisserie run by a bear
cub! While Bear may be a fine baker, he is not much of a business
animal, so he has plenty to learn about running a small business.
Finances, customer service and even researching new products are
all new to this cub. But he is more than willing to dig his paws
into the world of entrepreneurship.
There are lots of laughs at every level in The 130-Storey Treehouse, the tenth amazing book in the number one bestselling Treehouse series.
Andy and Terry have added another thirteen levels of crazy fun to their every-growing treehouse. Join millions of readers worldwide in this wacky new adventure – a laugh-out-loud story told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations in a shiny 10th book special edition!
With 130 amazing levels to discover in the Treehouse series and a World of Treehouse Activity series too, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
Magical interlinked stories about what one girl learns from talking
to trees throughout Time and from around the world in a sumptuous
gift book presentation. From the team who brought you Eight
Princesses and a Magic Mirror, Costa Book Award winning Natasha
Farrant and Lydia Corry. Olive's best friend is a
four-hundred-year-old oak tree, and it is in danger. As she tumbles
into its magic world, she makes it a promise. From deep roots to
high branches, a Persian garden to an underwater forest, from tulip
trees to wild apple to vengeful box, she listens to the trees
telling stories for all time. And she keeps her promise. With a
conservation message and facts about tree science alongside the
magic and wonder of seven beautifully imagined original stories,
this full-colour gift book enchants and reminds us of the
importance of trees in our lives. 'Terrific and inspirational'
Irish Times
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