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BE WARNED! AWFUL ANIMALS LURK INSIDE... Millions of readers have
loved The World's Worst Children, The World's Worst Teachers and
The World's Worst Parents - now they will delight in this
ludicrously laugh-out-loud collection of pets, brought to you by
the phenomenal Number One bestselling author David Walliams, with
every story illustrated in vibrant colour by Adam Stower. These ten
tales of the world's craziest creatures will have you shaking with
laughter. You'll never look at pets in the same way again! Marvel
at Houdini, the magician's rabbit. Take a trip around the world
with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by
Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!
It's Furp, the monstrous goldfish! Good pets, bad pets,
supervillain pets, pets as big as a house and pets that could eat
you in one gulp - these are the most hilarious and horrendous
animals around. David Walliams was most recently Children's #1
bestseller for six weeks with Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (TCM
chart: from 20 Nov 2021)
This Charlotte Bronte classic is brought to vibrant life by artist
John M. Burns. His sympathetic treatment of Jane Eyre's life during
the 19th century will delight any reader with its strong emotions
and wonderfully rich atmosphere. Travel back to a time of grand
Victorian mansions contrasted with the severest poverty and immerse
yourself in this love story. It is presented in full colour graphic
novel format wonderfully illustrated by legendary artist John M.
Burns. It meets UK curriculum requirements. Teachers notes/study
guides for KS2/KS3 available.
Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most
iconic 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
must unearth the truth behind the strange cigars bearing a
pharaoh's symbol. On the hunt for an Egyptologist and a mysterious
ancient pharaoh, Tintin scours Egypt and India. He makes friends
with elephants, narrowly avoids falling victim to the poison of
madness and saves a maharajah from a killer tiger. The Adventures
of Tintin are among the best books for readers aged 8 and up. Herge
(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 24
graphic novel adventures? Tintin in the Land of the Soviets Tintin
in the Congo 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
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Imagination
(Hardcover)
Lorenzo Sbrinci; Illustrated by Helen Star
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Discovery Miles 5 380
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This cheerful compendium of true, narrative non-fiction stories
show that when we give it a little bit of space and maybe a gentle
helping hand, nature comes bouncing back! From tiger numbers which
are roaring back in India and Nepal following conservation efforts,
to ecosystem restoration success stories such as the return of the
grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park - the uplifting tales in
Happy Stories for Nature Lovers show that there is hope for our
precious planet. Many children and young people are very worried
about the health of our planet and climate, and it's easy to feel
overwhelmed by bad environmental news. Happy Stories for Nature
Lovers provides some light, showing that with the right approaches,
we can help nature heal. The book is presented with beautiful
artwork combined with reassuring narrative stories covering
ecological successes such as: The removal of dams on the Rogue
River, Oregon restored the wild salmon habitats, Humpback whale
numbers are up to historic numbers after global whaling bans, The
story of the Children's Forest, an project in England encouraging
children to reforest their local areas. What You Can Do at the back
of the book lets children know how the choices they make can help
change the world, with information on wellbeing, looking after your
space, working together, using your voice, buying less stuff and
where our stuff comes from! The sweet and uplifting narrative
retellings of these positive stories make the perfect bedtime read
for eco-anxious kids, and provide parents with concrete examples to
assuage worries about nature, the climate and the future. Ivy Kids
brings you beautiful, sustainably printed books to rewild your
child, nurture creativity, and foster a deep connection with the
living world. Winner of the Sustainability Award at the Independent
Publishers Awards 2022, Ivy Kids books are planet-friendly, printed
on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, locally to where they will be
sold.
*Now a live-action BBC series* From Julia Donaldson, the
bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and
The Flying Horse, the exciting adventures of a mischievous
princess. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks,
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse is perfect for fans of
this bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on
their own. Contains six delightful stories that children will come
back to again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the
hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from
somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to
tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From
exploring a hospital after Ellen falls off her bike to chasing
after Mirror-Belle's magic ball, going to the seaside and joining
the unusual pets club, you can always guarantee that wherever
Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. This book contains the
following stories: The Flying Horse The Magic Ball The Sea
Monster's Cave The Unusual Pets Club Swan Lake The Sleepwalking
Beauty
A little boat sets out to sea and begins its voyage toward home. To
get there it must travel across many strange, beautiful
oceanscapes, full of fantastic creatures and deadly monsters, swept
by terrifying storms and sailed by mysterious ships. Can the
Wanderer pick a path through all these perils to a safe harbour?
This beautifully illustrated, wordless picturebook is a gateway
into a captivating marine fantasy world.
Scientist Dr. Henry Jekyll believes every human has two minds: one
good and one evil. He develops a potion to separate them from each
other. Soon, his evil mind takes over, and Dr. Jekyll becomes a
hideous fiend known as Mr. Hyde. These reader-favorite tiles are
now updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support,
including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core
expert, an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic
new covers."
You’ve never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before—an entirely new,
awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international
bestselling author Jeff Kinney!
From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic
proportions. Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as
they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save
Roland’s mom from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out
in Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure!
And don’t miss Rowley Jefferson’s first book, the instant #1
bestseller, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s
Journal!
Get to know the icky but important FUNGI that keep nature running!
It's time to show FUNGI some LOVE! This book is an icky, mouldy
celebration of the incredible work fungus does all day long. Fungus is
a generous food-sharer, an air-purifier, a communication network and
lots of fun, too.
Icky World takes a look at the science of the messiest parts of nature
and reminds us all to protect these icky but important bits of our
precious planet. Each book has been reviewed and endorsed by an expert
in the relevant branch of science and supports curriculum learning in
the areas of science and ecology for ages 6 and up.
In praise of Icky World: We Need FUNGUS!
"This is an excellent fun-fungi fact book to enjoy at school, with the
family or on your own! Simply explained but retaining all the
scientific accuracy. A fantastic resource to inspire the next
generation of fungi lovers."
Dr. Ester Gaya, Senior Research Leader, Comparative Fungal Biology at
Jodrell Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Just some of the contents of Icky World: We Need FUNGUS!
Fungi and insects, lichens - a special partnership, fungi extremes,
fungi - the wonder medicine?, fungi as food and food for thought and
what you can do for a fungus near you.
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