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Firkin & The Grey Gangsters (Paperback): Ann Scott-Moncrieff Firkin & The Grey Gangsters (Paperback)
Ann Scott-Moncrieff; Illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky
R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

Christmas Treats - Contains 29 Classic Blyton Tales (Paperback): Enid Blyton Christmas Treats - Contains 29 Classic Blyton Tales (Paperback)
Enid Blyton 1
R256 R212 Discovery Miles 2 120 Save R44 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Delight in the magic of Christmas with this bumper collection of 29 short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller! Ideal for reading aloud, or for children over 7 to read alone!

Curl up with this collection of festive short stories by Enid Blyton. From the proud rocking horse who learns the gift of giving to a snowman befriended by elves, these joyful tales celebrate the true spirit of Christmas. With lots of humour and fantastic characters, these stories will appeal to newly confident readers for reading alone as well as to younger children being read to.

Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are the perfect introduction to her writing.

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure (Hardcover): Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure (Hardcover)
Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley
R420 R346 Discovery Miles 3 460 Save R74 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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!

Tinganekwane Tase-Afrika (Seswati) (Siswant, Hardcover): Gcina Mhlophe Tinganekwane Tase-Afrika (Seswati) (Siswant, Hardcover)
Gcina Mhlophe
R100 R78 Discovery Miles 780 Save R22 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Translated into Seswati from Stories of Africa: This folklore story collection offers a feast of enjoyment for young South African readers. Ten enchanting tales, steeped in the imaginative richness of African storytelling: Where did the first stories in the world come from? How did little Tortoise win the respect of all the other animals? Who was Nanana Bo Sele Sele and what happened when she built her house in the middle of the animals' road? Why was young Crocodile so determined to get hold of Monkey's heart? Told with inimitable aplomb by South Africa's most popular performance storyteller and illustrated by a lively selection of KwaZulu-Natal artistic talent, Stories of Africa is a classic to delight new readers across the multicultural spectrum.

Plato's Theory of Knowledge (Routledge Revivals) (Paperback): Norman Gulley Plato's Theory of Knowledge (Routledge Revivals) (Paperback)
Norman Gulley
R1,177 Discovery Miles 11 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1962, this book provides a systematic account of the development of Plato's theory of knowledge. Beginning with a consideration of the Socratic and other influences which determined the form in which the problem of knowledge first presented itself to Plato, the author then works through the dialogues from the Meno to the Laws and examines in detail Plato's progressive attempts to solve the problem.

Plato's Theory of Knowledge (Routledge Revivals) (Hardcover): Norman Gulley Plato's Theory of Knowledge (Routledge Revivals) (Hardcover)
Norman Gulley
R4,209 Discovery Miles 42 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1962, this book provides a systematic account of the development of Plato's theory of knowledge. Beginning with a consideration of the Socratic and other influences which determined the form in which the problem of knowledge first presented itself to Plato, the author then works through the dialogues from the Meno to the Laws and examines in detail Plato's progressive attempts to solve the problem.

Tte - Tsl 48 - Dennis (Paperback): Egmont Tte - Tsl 48 - Dennis (Paperback)
Egmont 2
R64 Discovery Miles 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a story about Dennis, a very lazy diesel engine. On his first day on the Sodor Railway, Dennis played a trick on Thomas. But when he really got into trouble, was anyone there to help?

Bomani Meerkat bundle (Afrikaans, Paperback): Ewald Rensburg Bomani Meerkat bundle (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Ewald Rensburg
R69 R54 Discovery Miles 540 Save R15 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Hierdie pragtig geillustreerde boek geskryf deur Ewald van Rensburg, is propvol inspirerende stories met kleurvolle karakters. Een hiervan is dapper Bomani, 'n baie spesiale meerkat wat jong kinders sal aanmoedig om anders te lewe terwyl hulle deur sy wonderlike avonture vermaak word. Die ideale boek vir ouers en versorgers van jong kinders. Daar is 3 verskillende stories. Na elke storie is daar ’n toepassing, ’n verwysing na ’n Bybelteks, ’n gebed asook ‘n prentjie-aktiwiteit.

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly Series 3 Books Collection Set (Multiple copy pack): Renee Russell The Misadventures of Max Crumbly Series 3 Books Collection Set (Multiple copy pack)
Renee Russell
R225 R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Save R45 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 1: Locker Hero: Max is about to face the scariest place he's ever been - South Ridge Middle School! He has been home-schooled by his grandmother until now, and he's begged his parents to finally let him start attending a real school. He's starting to question that choice, though, with the Doug aka Thug Thurston Problem. As in, Thug keeps stuffing Max in his locker. If only Max could be like the hero in all the comics he likes to read - or the ones he draws - and magically escape the locker and defeat Thug. The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 2: Middle School Mayhem: When we last left our hero, Max Crumbly, he had crash-landed on top of a Mighty Meat Monster pizza after taking a late night tumble through the vents at South Ridge Middle School - and he was completely surrounded by three ruthless criminals! Will Max be shredded to bits like mozzarella cheese on the hard and crunchy pizza crust of doom? Can his friend and sidekick, computer whiz Erin, help get him out of this sticky situation alive? Misadventures of Max Crumbly 3: Masters of Mischief: When we last left our courageous hero, Max Crumbly, and his trusty sidekick Erin, they had just finished foiling the plans of some bumbling thieves. But Max and Erin were trapped in a smelly, dangerous dumpster of doom and about to be discovered by the last people they wanted to find them. Now in this latest installment of Max's journals, Max and Erin face foes both new and old as their misadventures continue. Can the two friends avoid detection-and detention!-while keeping South Ridge Middle School safe from bullies and criminals.

Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror (Paperback): Natasha Farrant Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror (Paperback)
Natasha Farrant; Narrated by Becky King 1
R295 R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Save R59 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Guardian Books of the Year 2019. Here are eight princesses for the Rebel Girls generation: bold, empowered, full of curiosity, adventure and determined to be true to themselves. Natasha Farrant's original stories are set in different times all around the world, blending modern and traditional storytelling with glowing full colour illustrations by debut artist Lydia Corry in a glorious gift book. 'Mirror, mirror on the wall... what makes a princess excellent?' An enchantress flings her magic mirror into our universe. Reflected in it are princesses who refuse to be pretty, polite or obedient. Through the centuries and around the world these girls are fierce, brave, and determined to do the rescuing themselves. The desert princess protects her people from the king with the black and gold banner. The forest princess takes a crocodile for a pet. An island princess explores the high seas. A mountain princess puts kindness above being royal. And in a tower-block in a city, Princess saves her community garden from the hands of urban developers.

Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite (Paperback): V. E. Schwab, Zoraida Cordova, Natalie C. Parker, Kayla Whaley,... Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite (Paperback)
V. E. Schwab, Zoraida Cordova, Natalie C. Parker, Kayla Whaley, Laura Ruby
R230 R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Save R48 (21%) Ships in 3 - 5 working days

Eleven diverse vampire stories from YA's leading voices, including V.E. Schwab's First Kill, now a major Netflix adaptation! SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THIS... In this delicious new collection, you'll find eleven fresh vampire stories from young adult fiction's leading voices. Enter 'The House of Black Sapphires' by Dhonielle Clayton, and discover the secret world of vampires and magic behind the doors of New Orleans. Meet 'The Boys From Blood River' by Rebecca Roanhorse and their enticing power and terrible sacrifices. And in V.E. Schwab's 'First Kill', witness the centuries-old struggle between vampire and slayer - and the thrill of forbidden love. Vampires lurking on social media, vampires hungry for more than just blood, vampires coming out - and going out for their first kill - this collection puts a new spin on the age-old classic. WELCOME TO THE EVOLUTION OF THE VAMPIRE - AND A REVOLUTION ON THE PAGE SAMIRA AHMED DHONIELLE CLAYTON ZORAIDA CORDOVA AND NATALIE C. PARKER TESSA GRATTON HEIDI HEILIG JULIE MURPHY MARK OSHIROM REBECCA ROANHORSE LAURA RUBY VICTORIA "V. E." SCHWAB KAYLA WHALEY

5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories (Hardcover): Gabrielle Meyer 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories (Hardcover)
Gabrielle Meyer; Created by Netflix
R305 R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Save R61 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A charming storybook collection of sweet tales based on the Netflix series starring Ada Twist-perfect for read-alouds or bedtime!Revisit some of your favorite episodes of the Netflix series, in print for the first time, with this gifty storybook collection. Each of the 12 stories retells a beloved episode from the show, making it perfect for group read-alouds or when it's time to settle down for bed.

Funny Stories For 8 Year Olds (Paperback, New Edition): Helen Paiba Funny Stories For 8 Year Olds (Paperback, New Edition)
Helen Paiba
R195 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R42 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Funny Stories For 8-Year-Olds is a bright and varied selection of wonderfully entertaining stories by some of the very best writers for children. Perfect for reading alone or aloud - and for dipping into time and time again With stories from Judy Blume, Anne Fine, Dick King-Smith, Morris Gleitzman and many more, this book will provide hours of fantastic fun.

Nature Stories: Little Pumpkin - Padded Board Book (Board book): Igloo Books Nature Stories: Little Pumpkin - Padded Board Book (Board book)
Igloo Books; Illustrated by Gisela Bohorquez
R298 R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Save R50 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

New from our bestselling Nature Stories series! Have you ever wondered how a tiny seed can turn into a giant pumpkin? This stunningly illustrated story offers a perfect introduction to the life cycle of pumpkins.

Tales from the Farmyard - 12 Stories of Grunting Pigs, Quacking Ducks, Clucking Hens, Neighing Horses, Bleating Sheep and Other... Tales from the Farmyard - 12 Stories of Grunting Pigs, Quacking Ducks, Clucking Hens, Neighing Horses, Bleating Sheep and Other Animals (Paperback)
Nicola Baxter; Illustrated by Cathie Shuttleworth
R202 R104 Discovery Miles 1 040 Save R98 (49%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Meet Farmer Shrive and the comical creatures on his land, including crotchety cows, a hopeless hen, a greedy pig, a perfect pony and a multitude of mice. You can read about Alice the puppy's amazing skills, Pudgy the prize pig's insatiable appetite, an inexplicable invasion by honking and hissing geese, how the sheep cope with baaathtime, and many more adventures. Cathie Shuttleworth's stunning illustrations bring this cast of curious characters to life. These tales are the perfect length for bedtime reading, with accessible language and amusing pictures that will keep small children entertained as you read together. It lets you hunt the hidden eggs on every page! On Oak Tree Farm, ducks are quacking, horses are neighing, sheep are bleating, cats are meowing...In fact, everyone is making noise, but what exactly are they all saying? These farmyard tales will let you in on the secret. You will meet lazy ducks and busy hens, daring dogs and shabby sheep, and more mice and bunnies than you might expect in a well-run barnyard. You also need to keep your eyes open - as you read the stories, see if you can spot Henrietta Hen's eggs on every page and solve the mystery of what happens to them.

This Is Spider-Man (Paperback): Marvel Press Book Group This Is Spider-Man (Paperback)
Marvel Press Book Group
R129 R98 Discovery Miles 980 Save R31 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Enchanted Library: Stories for Cosy Days (Hardcover): Enid Blyton The Enchanted Library: Stories for Cosy Days (Hardcover)
Enid Blyton; Illustrated by Becky Cameron
R180 R144 Discovery Miles 1 440 Save R36 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, featuring sparkling showers and chilly spells. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books. Follow a little fawn as he hides from the rain and a pixie looking for shelter in the winter in this beautiful collection of stories by the world's best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. With charming colour illustrations by Becky Cameron, acclaimed illustrator of Treasury of Bedtime Stories by Enid Blyton and of Paddington and the Christmas Wish, this is the perfect gift. Step into a world of magic and nature with The Enchanted Library series. Look out for: Stories of Nature's Treasures Stories of Favourite Friends Stories of Animal Secrets Stories of Dreamy Adventures Stories for All Seasons Stories of Starry Nights Stories of Fairy Fun Stories of Woodland Adventures Stories of Tasty Treats * Enid Blyton (R) and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.

Mr. Funny and the Magic Lamp (Paperback): Adam Hargreaves Mr. Funny and the Magic Lamp (Paperback)
Adam Hargreaves
R109 Discovery Miles 1 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A fantastic retelling of the story of Aladdin with some of your favourite Mr Men! Mr Funny has discovered a magic flying carpet which flies him to the desert! There he finds a magic lamp with a very sad Genie who offers to grant him three wishes. What fun! What will Mr Funny wish for? And will any of his wishes make the Genie smile? The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others. These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.

5-minute Frozen - 5-Minute Stories (Hardcover): Disney Book Group, Disney Storybook Art 5-minute Frozen - 5-Minute Stories (Hardcover)
Disney Book Group, Disney Storybook Art 1
R417 R376 Discovery Miles 3 760 Save R41 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Stinetinglers - All New Stories by the Master of Scary Tales (Hardcover): R. L. Stine Stinetinglers - All New Stories by the Master of Scary Tales (Hardcover)
R. L. Stine
R455 R380 Discovery Miles 3 800 Save R75 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From R.L. Stine, the master of horror for young readers, comes ten new stories that are sure to leave you shivering. A boy who hates bugs starts to see them everywhere. A basketball player's skin starts to almost drip off his hands - but no one else can see it. Three friends find a hole in the ground that just gets bigger, and bigger, and bigger . . . And each story is introduced by Stine himself, providing a personal touch sure to delight fans. Laced with Stine's signature humour and a hefty dose of nightmarish fun, Stinetinglers is perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Stine's own Goosebumps books. These chilling tales prove that Stine's epic legacy in the horror genre is justly earned. Dive in, and beware: you might be sleeping with the lights on tonight!

My Adventures With Beanie Bear (Paperback): Maryke de Beer My Adventures With Beanie Bear (Paperback)
Maryke de Beer 1
R10 R8 Discovery Miles 80 Save R2 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The author weaves eight spellbinding stories in beautifully written rhyming prose.

Beanie is an adorable, fun-loving bear that just turned six. Adventure always finds him, and he learns great lessons in being a good bear along the way.

Pledges and a Reward Chart encourage readers to engage and practise what they learn with Beanie and his friends – two llamas and a fox.

Pale Tsa Rona Tsa Malep (Sesotho) (Sotho, Southern, Hardcover): Gcina Mhlophe Pale Tsa Rona Tsa Malep (Sesotho) (Sotho, Southern, Hardcover)
Gcina Mhlophe
R100 R78 Discovery Miles 780 Save R22 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Translated into Sesotho from Our Story Magic: Stories with magic inspire us to believe in hope and dreams. How will anyone recognize 'real life' miracles if they have not learned about magic from stories? Our Story Magic is a collection of enchanting and compelling African folklore tales written for children, with illustrations by artists from KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa). Read and share these stories with the love that went into the writing of them. Some of the magical titles in this collection include: Sun and the Moon, Queen of the Tortoises, Moonlight Magic, Dad Is Eating Ashes, The Singing Dog, Jojelas Wooden Spoon, and Sunset Colors.

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More (Paperback): Roald Dahl The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More (Paperback)
Roald Dahl 2
R245 R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Save R53 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

WHAT if you stumbled upon a boy who could talk to animals? WHY is a hitchhiker both a saviour and a threat? HOW can a man see without using his eyes? SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY TALES OF MAGIC, MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE.

Stories for Bedtime (Paperback): Enid Blyton Stories for Bedtime (Paperback)
Enid Blyton
R220 R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Save R44 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A dreamy collection of tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! From adventures with sleepy giants to bedtime stories about how Bobs the dog got a cold nose, drift into dreamland with these short stories by Enid Blyton. Look out for midnight parties and falling stars! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers. Read all of Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections. New in 2022: Stories for Bedtime Stories of Mischief Makers Magical Stories Christmas Treats *** Enid Blyton (R) and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.

Little Miss Stubborn and the Unicorn (Paperback): Adam Hargreaves Little Miss Stubborn and the Unicorn (Paperback)
Adam Hargreaves
R128 Discovery Miles 1 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Do you believe in unicorns? Little Miss Stubborn certainly doesn't! But when her friends say that they have met one, she is determined to meet this strange horse. The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others. These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.

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