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In these delightful tales, Oscar Wilde employs all his grace,
artistry and wit. The Happy Prince tells of the statue of a once
pleasure-loving Prince which, with the help of a selfless Swallow
helps people in distress. As well as The Nightingale and the Rose,
The Devoted Friend and The Remarkable Rocket, this collection
contains The Selfish Giant, a remarkable story of the redemptive
power of love.
The perfect present for DOG MAN fans - starring some of your
favourite characters from the series! Now in an epic paperback
edition. Welcome to the Cat Kid Comic Club, where Li'l Petey (LP),
Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and
talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. As the story
unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress,
mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence.
Squid Kid and Katydid, Baby Frog Squad, Gorilla Cheese Sandwich,
and Birds Flowers Tree: A Haiku Photo Comic are just some of the
mini-comics that are included as stories-within-the-story, each
done in a different style, utilizing humour and drama, prose and
poetry, illustrated in different media including acrylics, pastels,
coloured pencils, felt-tip markers, clay, hand-made cardboard
sculptures, photographs, pipe cleaners, construction paper
collages, and cookies. 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
and his heartfelt, humorous, and amazing cast of characters in the
Cat Kid Comic Club.
A delightful collection of 12 stories that revolve around the
experiences and problems of a bright and charming four-year-old
named Timothy Joe.
A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with
severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet! At home,
Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new
baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and
always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer,
but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in
hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur! Can
Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With full
colour illustrations throughout by Michelle Mee Nutter Megan Wagner
Lloyd draws on her own experiences with allergies to tell a
heartwarming story of family, friendship, and finding a place to
belong Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, The Baby-Sitters Club
and Nat Enough.
Gotta catch all the Pokemon action in this fun new graphic novel!
All the adventure and humor of the animated TV series spring to
life in this thick 128-page, full-color comic-style book. Kids who
love Pokemon won't want to miss this cool comic compilation! This
128-page, full-color graphic novel includes two stories jam-packed
with adventure and Pokemon battles.First, Ash is determined to help
his friend's mom who has been taken by a mysterious Ultra Beast
through an Ultra Wormhole! But when he finally reaches her, only a
Z-move can get her back. Is Ash up for the challenge?Then, Ash
takes on his first assignment as an Ultra Guardian on an
action-packed Ultra mission!With tons of art on every page from the
animated show airing on Disney XD, this comic book is the perfect
new format for Pokemon fans.
Being in love with your best friend is hard, but being a good friend is even harder. The first volume of the hit manga series about the complications of friendship, first loves and what it truly means to be an ally. Hime has had a secret crush on Akira for as long as she can remember. Childhood best friends, Hime was the first to know that Akira identified as a girl, and she's made it her mission to protect Akira from the world. So, when Akira decides to begin secondary school as her true self, Hime is thrilled. But as Akira attracts all kinds of attention at school, Hime’s protective instincts go into overdrive. Not wanting Akira to be singled out, Hime decides that her only option is to put herself in Akira’s shoes and dress like a boy . . . Too bad her plan backfires on them both! A joyous celebration of acceptance in all its forms, this clean manga series is filled with funny, thoughtful friends tackling identity, relationships and friendships in secondary school. Perfect for readers aged 12+
Grace and her friends must protect a newly hatched dragon from
mysterious evildoers. When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mum
and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy
new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a
dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful
stories of dragons she heard when she was a young girl might
actually be real - especially when the egg hatches overnight. The
dragon has immense powers that Grace has yet to understand. And
that puts them both in danger from mysterious forces intent on
abusing the dragon's power. And now it's up to Grace and her school
friends to uncover the sinister plot threatening the entire city!
An epic dragon fantasy series for 8+ readers! Beautifully
illustrated throughout Perfect for fans of Wings of Fire
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