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Mr and Mrs Mantis are out looking for food when they come across an
egg. They know it will be a caterpillar soon, so they bring it home
and wait for it to hatch. But when the caterpillar emerges, they
are in for a surprise! The speedy red critter zooms away at high
speed. The Mantises try to chase down their dinner, as more and
more creatures set their sights on eating the nimble Ginger-Red
Caterpillar. You've never experienced the story of "The Gingerbread
Man" quite like this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out
Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide
to the story's twists and visual discussion questions to critically
engage readers.
THE END OF THE DREAM? Foul Playis the second book in the
football-tastic Roy of the Rovers Graphic Novel series. Part of the
first season, this exciting series is written by award-winning
comics writer Rob Williams.With a stunning super-strike against
premier English club Tynecaster, Roy Race announced himself to the
footballing world. Melchester Rovers fans thought a saviour had
arrived to lift them out of lowly League Two, and the agents came
calling, sensing a new cash cow on the scene. But a lot of things
can go wrong on a football pitch. Injuries can happen to anyone -
even Roy of the Rovers. Is Roy's career over before it's even
begun? Will he ever play in front of the Mel Park faithful again?
And can Rovers make it to the playoff finals without him? The
dramatic footballing adventure of Roy Race continues! Enjoyed this
title? Pick up Play-Offs next to continue the story! Praise for the
Roy of the Rovers series: EPIC! - Match of the Day Magazine I love
the way that they are about so much more than football: they are
about heart, values and family. Both graphic novel and fiction
titles are compelling, engaging and a lot of fun. Lace up and get
reading. - Jim Sells, Programme manager for Sport & Literacy,
National Literacy Trust. Read with my 7 year old who is football
mad, really enjoyed it and left us wanting to read the next one in
the series! - GoodReads Review
Add some Keith Lemon sparkle to bedtime stories in this hilarious
new collection of stories for children from national treasure Keith
Lemon! SUITABLE FOR KIDS! Having penned his memoir, bestselling
author and TV favourite Keith Lemon has turned his attention to
children's books... Yes, you read that correctly. May we introduce
Beaver and Elephant - an unlikely pairing but the best of friends!
This first book, containing three short stories, brings Keith's
distinctive style to the page and follows the adventures of the
bossy Beaver and the bumbling but loveable Elephant - whether they
are shopping for shoes, splashing around in the sea on holiday or
getting into the Christmas spirit. You might even spot a strawberry
blonde northern businessman in there too. Endearing and
entertaining, Keith's wonderful illustrations are superimposed onto
real life photography to create a children's book like no other.
Perfect bedtime reading to keep you and your child entertained!
Howl with laughter with the FIFTH book in the hilarious
full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of
Captain Underpants! When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town,
Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With
a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must
save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the
World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance
and venture into virtue? 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.
In Book 2 of the series, Enola is back on the case, deciphering
clues and developing leads in each of three new mysteries. What she
doesn't know is that she, too, is being pursued-by her own brother!
Once again, Sherlock Holmes' brilliant, strong-willed younger
sister takes center stage in this delightfully drawn graphic novel
based on Nancy Springer's bestselling mystery series. London, 1889.
A woman is being held prisoner while she awaits a forced marriage.
Another has been kidnapped, and yet another disappears... As Enola
seeks to rescue the three women, her brother embarks on a quest of
his own. When Sherlock receives a mysterious package, he knows
he'll need Enola's help to decipher its meaning. In the end, the
three Holmes siblings will have to work together to answer the
question that started it all: What happened to their mother? Book
Two contains three engrossing mysteries: The Case of the Peculiar
Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, and The Case of Baker
Street Station.
Firkin and the Grey Gangsters is a collection of four tales in
which animals are the heroes. Firkin and the Grey Gangsters was in
1936 a metaphor for the fear of takeover by corporate America -
Firkin is a young red squirrel who leads his people in a battle
against a horde of grey squirrel invaders from America. Firkin
speaks in Scots. The Sheep who wasn't a Sheep is about the thoughts
going through the head of a sheep, swimming between one Outer Isle
and the other. The White Drake is a farmyard drake in Perthshire
learning about flying.
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Scurry
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Mac Smith; Artworks by Mac Smith
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A group of house mice struggle to survive a long and strange
winter. The humans are gone, the sun is rarely seen, and a cold,
dark rain befouls everything it touches. The mice, long dependent
on humans for food, stubbornly cling to their old ways, looting the
nearby abandoned houses for any scraps they can find. Once, there
was plenty to eat, but now the scavengers return empty-handed, or
not at all. Food is scarce, but danger is everywhere. Poison and
traps wait for the unwary in dark cupboards, and a gang of feral
cats relentlessly chase the mice whenever the rodents leave the
safety of their nest. Now there are even rumors a hawk has come to
join the hunt. As supplies run low and many mice fall ill,
desperation creeps in. With the colony at a breaking point, rumors
of a wrecked truck filled with food give them hope, but it lies far
beyond the forest, where even the cats won't go. Included in
Scurry, is a two-page READER'S GUIDE. The full TEACHER'S GUIDE can
be found on SkyboundComet.com.
Now an animated series with Paramount+ and Nickelodeon! The latest
installment in the thrilling, bestselling Big Nate series by
Lincoln Peirce. Aloha can mean hello or goodbye-which makes it the
perfect word for sixth grader Nate Wright. Why? Because Nate
doesn't know whether he's coming or going. Will his romance with
Daisy sizzle or fizzle? Will his hair survive Teddy's cut-rate
barber skills? And when Nate spots a crime in progress at Klassic
Komix, can he find his inner superhero? In this latest Big Nate
collection, all your favorite characters are back with brand-new
adventures: Sumo-grams, (almost) no-hitters, and even a sidewalk
concert featuring Enslave The Mollusk. Say goodbye to boredom and
hello to hilarity with Big Nate: Aloha!
In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to
find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over
to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get
goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was not on the
cards for Franklin's expedition. Only recently, the sunken ships
were discovered in the icy Arctic waters. What happened to Franklin
and his men, and what messages did they leave behind?
All your favorite Pokemon game characters jump out of the screen
into the pages of this action-packed manga! A stylish omnibus
edition of the best-selling Pokemon Adventures manga, collecting
all the original volumes of the series you know and love. One of
Team Rocket's Three Beasts turns against their leader Giovanni and
seeks to usurp his power. Silver learns a shocking secret about his
family. Red and Mewtwo hazard a daring escape. And-whoa! The Team
Rocket airship is about to crash-land! Plus, meet Trainer Emerald,
who likes Pokemon battles but doesn't like Pokemon! Collects the
original Pokemon Adventures volumes 25, 26 & 27!
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Coraline
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Neil Gaiman; Illustrated by P.Craig Russell
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This is a graphic adaptation of the bestselling novel. When
Coraline moves to a new house she is fascinated by the fact that
their house is in fact only half a house. Divided into flats years
before, the other flat, it soon becomes clear to Coraline, is not
quite as cosy and safe as her own.
It's a time for romance and adventure. For prom night and ghost
hunts. It's a time for breaking up, for falling in love - for
finding yourself. Stay up all night with these thirteen short
stories from bestselling and award-winning YA authors like Karen
McManus, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nina LaCour, and Brandy Colbert, as
they take readers deep into these rarely seen, magical hours. Full
contributor list: Brandy Colbert, Kathleen Glasgow, Maurene Goo,
Tiffany D. Jackson, Amanda Joy, Nina LaCour, Karen M. McManus, Anna
Meriano, Marieke Nijkamp, Laura Silverman, Kayla Whaley, Julian
Winters, Francesca Zappia
The warrior cats leap off the page in their first-ever original
full-color adventure-a stand-alone graphic novel set in the wild
world of Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series. When
RiverClan fell under the rule of the vicious Tigerstar, Feathertail
barely escaped with her life. Now RiverClan is trying to rebuild in
unity and peace-even if Feathertail isn't ready to forgive her
Clanmates. But when RiverClan takes in a rogue cat named Sasha and
her two kits, Feathertail must find a way to escape the shadows of
the past if she is to be a part of her Clan's future. Set after the
events of Warriors: The Prophecies Begin, this action-packed,
stand-alone adventure is perfect for longtime Erin Hunter fans and
new readers alike.
Ash is back in awesome adventures that take place across multiple
regions of the best-selling Pokemon video games! Ash is back and
more determined than ever to be a Pokemon Master! Now he's teamed
up with a new friend, Goh, who wants to collect every Pokemon from
every region! Ash takes part in the Pokemon World Coronation Series
to further his plans to become a Pokemon Master! Meanwhile, Goh and
his new partner Raboot continue to strengthen their bond. But will
Raboot be willing to help Goh catch one of every type of Pokemon?!
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Crunch
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Kayla Miller; Illustrated by Kayla Miller
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Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of
Click, Camp, Act, and Clash, returns with a new Olive story! Olive
is balancing the too-many things she wants to do with the too-few
hours in the day to do them. When everything adds up, suddenly it's
crunch time! It's no secret that Olive loves trying new things.
Between taking guitar lessons, making a short film, joining Berry
Scouts, and leading the charge on her school's dress code reform,
Olive has her hands full! But she enjoys being busy, so staying on
track with her jam-packed schedule should be no problem...right? As
weeks fly by, it gets harder and harder for Olive to find time for
her activities, never mind time for herself. Will she be able to
accomplish her goals, or will all her sizzle turn to fizzle? The
New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller delivers
a vibrant and timely story about the importance of balance, effort,
and reaching out for help. Don't miss any of the popular graphic
novels in Kayla Miller's Click series: Click Camp Act Clash Crunch
Get ready to experience a whole new thrilling sequence of adventure
and discovery in the delightful, New York Times bestselling Phoebe
and Her Unicorn series by Dana Simpson. A new school year means
many things for nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best
friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. They prepare for a school dance
(lame!), meet new friends (ghosts and gnomes and goblins, OH MY!),
and even experience a rare supernatural phenomenon called a
Unicornado! In fact, sometimes things get almost too magical.
Marigold's presence attracts pixies, talking birds, and a sphinx,
turning Phoebe's house into a magical sylvan glen. And Marigold
even briefly transforms Phoebe into a goblin. Whether they're
trick-or-treating, singing showtunes, or casting new spells, every
day for Phoebe and Marigold is an adventure thanks to the power of
friendship.
When Jack sells his family's cow for magic beans, his mother is
anything but pleased. Soon, however, the beans sprout into a
towering beanstalk. It leads to a castle filled with gold and other
treasures. Jack's family will be rich, if he can sneak past the
man-eating giant!
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Hansel and Gretel
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Jessica Gunderson; Illustrated by Alex Lopez
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Revisit the tale of Hansel and Gretel in graphic novel form. Left
in the woods, the two encounter a witch. Will the brother and
sister find their way out of the forest safely, or be left at the
hands of the witch?
Spider-Man, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and other Marvel superheroes save the day again in this handsome boxed set of five favorite Little Golden Books!
Join Marvel’s Spider-Man, Ant Man, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Avengers, and the mysterious Doctor Strange on their heroic adventures in this boxed set that includes five Marvel Super Hero Little Golden Books! It’s the perfect gift for boys and girls ages 2 to 5 and an awesome way to introduce them to the world of Marvel superheroes and villains.
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