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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!
HOW would you dispose of a murder weapon without causing suspicion?
WHERE would you hide a diamond where no one else would think of
looking? WHAT if you discovered the tattoo on your back was worth a
million dollars? ELEVEN TALES FILLED WITH INTRIGUE AND SUSPENSE TO
STARTLE AND SPELLBIND YOU. ROALD DAHL: THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE
STORYTELLER
From fairies to unicorns, our Magical Story Library contains ten
high-quality, full-size and on-trend picture books
This book is full of lively and fun illustrations that introduce
children to God's Word and His love for them. Each Bible Story has:
a prayer to help children form a bond with God; A Christian value
that reinforces the story; And a question to help children to
verbalize; What they read, heard and understood.
A diverse and engaging collection of literature from different
cultures within the UK, including short stories, extracts from
novels, drama and poetry, as well as writing from Scotland, Wales
and Northern Ireland. A vivid and contemporary collection which
offers a rich diversity of perspectives on British society.
A selection of brilliant folk tales about heroines from all around
the world. In these stories it's the girls who save the day through
their courage, cunning or kindness - whether they are facing up to
wolves, demons, dragons, enemy tribes, or the sun itself! Handsome
princes need not apply - these girls are doing it for themselves.
With stories from every corner of the world (from Cameroon to
Scotland, India, Japan and the Americas) this inclusive anthology
of girl power is stunningly illustrated in paper-cut style.
Guest Authors The Second Collection contains stories and tales
carefully selected from rarely read and virtually unknown authors.
These ten stories and tales are guaranteed to enthrall, amuse,
entertain, and mystify you. This Second Collection targets all
those everywhere who are young at heart for their reading
enjoyment. The contributing authors in this Collection are Morty
Fied Storie, Kenny "The King" Karr, Smoke N. Gunn, Rupert "Rip"
Tile, Anna May Shon, U.B. Smartt, A. Lee Inn, Gemini Gemelos, "Bum"
P. Rode, and Sandford "Sandy" Beach. Do you dare? Have you the
courage to read this book? Within these pages you can climb the
world's highest mountain, travel the beautiful island of Jamaica,
know how The West Was Won, take a Wedding Trip, plan for a Skip Day
from school, glimpse at the world of Twins, be initiated into
futuristic robotic applications with The Genius, explore the inside
world of The Repo Man, and more. Go ahead, take a deep breath, dive
in, and enjoy.
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.
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.
A delightful collection of 12 stories that revolve around the
experiences and problems of a bright and charming four-year-old
named Timothy Joe.
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