Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on a funny, exciting adventure to help Granny and her friends, and still have time for a snowball fight! Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed. In The Big Bad Snowy Day, snow has fallen overnight and poor Granny Hoody is snowed in! Princess Minna has to fix things. But Granny Hoody lives in the dark forest and there's a big bad wolf who lives there too. Can Princess Minna find Granny's cottage or will she stray from the path and meet the WOLF instead? Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

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.

Join the PAW Patrol team for a ROARsome dinosaur rescue! The pups are preparing for Tyrese the T-Rex's first birthday, but a popping balloon scares him away! It's up to Chase, Rex and the PAW Patrol team to track down Tyrese and rescue him from the depths of the jungle. Can they safely bring him back for his birthday celebration? The PAW Patrol are on a Dino Roll!

Join in the Easter fun with the Mr Men and Little Miss! There are lots of things to count and see, including bouncing bunnies, cheeping chicks and leaping lambs, but it wouldn't be Easter without an eggstraordinary Easter egg hunt! A fun-filled rhyming story, celebrating the joys of spring! Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including sports day, a visit from the tooth fairy, Halloween and Chinese New Year.

A collection of short stories about some extremely mischievous children from the world's favourite storyteller Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! Are you ready for some delightfully dreadful tales? From cheeky pixies and naughty imps to hair-raisingly horrid children and tricks gone wrong, there is abundant mischief in these cautionary short stories by Enid Blyton. 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 Stories of Wonders and Wishes 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.

In the first book of the series, "A Duck in the Desert," Pepe Quackamole, a sombrero wearing, scarf-toting, rubber duck, first encounters the Southwest when he finds himself unexpectedly lost in the desert. With a water-shy, desert frog named Fred as his guide, the two new friends embark on a journey that takes them through the desert's many wonders and strange sights in their quest to reach the waters of Oak Creek in Sedona, AZ.

Selected works of humour and criticism by a revered American master.

Beloved by millions, Mark Twain is the quintessential American writer. More than anyone else, his blend of scepticism, caustic wit and sharp prose defines a certain American mythos. While his novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is still taught to anyone who attends school and is considered by many to be the Great American Novel, Twain's shorter stories and criticisms have unequalled style and bite.
In a review that's less than kind to the writing of James Fenimore Cooper, Twain writes: "Every time a Cooper person is in peril, and absolute silence is worth four dollars a minute, he is sure to step on a dry twig. There may be a hundred handier things to step on, but that wouldn't satisfy Cooper. Cooper requires him to turn out and find a dry twig; and if he can't do it, go and borrow one." It's difficult to imagine anyone else writing in quite this style, which is why Twain's legacy only continues to grow.

United by the most common of items-underwear-this offbeat collection of thirteen short stories celebrates the connection shared by all individuals and the universal struggle to make sense of human nature, however quirky it may be.

In the title story, Darla wants a boyfriend, and her entire life revolves around getting one boy to notice her. "Change" tells of how a conversation with an elderly family member on Halloween night subtly alters the course of a young woman's life.

All seventeen-year-old Jay wants is some peace and quiet, and he gets it when he is accidentally locked in a storage room all night in "The Storage Room." In "Jamie and Amy," a young man is dying to ask an older girl for a date but is mortified by the way their names sound together.

"8 Girls Are In Love With Me" and "8 Boys Are In Love With Me" tell the surprising tale of a scheduling mix-up at a summer camp that leads two counselors to teach swimming lessons to a group of difficult kids, and in "Faking It," Juliet doesn't expect to make any friends during her European vacation, but that's before a hot Australian guy introduces himself to her.

Both the serious and trivial sides of the human psyche merge in the sometimes somber, oftentimes hilarious, but always thought-provoking collection of stories in "Matching Panties."

The bestselling and highly illustrated children's books series, soon to be hitting screens everywhere as an animated film and TV show with Nickelodeon and produced by James Corden.

Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!

Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It's true! With master of disguise Rock Pigeon, bendy Tumbler, strong Frillback and super-finder Homey, the REAL PIGEONS will solve any mystery and fight any bad guy to keep the city safe!

In their first adventure, Rock and his mystery-solving friends will tackle their first caseload: Why have all the breadcrumbs disappeared? Who on earth is kidnapping bats? And can the pigeons avert a dinner disaster??

Perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Pamela Butchart, DogMan, the Naughtiest Unicorn and Hotel Flamingo.

In this compelling story of teenage rivalry and friendship, award-winning author Keith Gray captures the subtle agonies and reality of life growing up in a small town. Sully is the best climber in the village. He can scale the Twisted Sister's tangled branches and clamber up Double Trunker with ease. But when new kid Nottingham shows up and astonishes everyone with his climbing skills, Sully's status is under threat and there's only one way to prove who's best. Sully and Nottingham must race to climb the last unnamed tree. Whoever makes it to the top will become a legend. But something spiteful and ugly has reared its head in Sully ... Is it worth losing everything just to reach the top?

Stories van die see is 'n versameling seestories van regoor die wereld – van “Hans en die gaatjie” in Haarlem tot die seevoelnesplukkers Adhi en Sinta in die Ooste. Maar daar is ook heelwat plaaslike verhale oor die Birkenhead-bevel, “Die Vlieende Hollander”, Die Alibama, Wolraad Woltemade, die Gat-in-die-Muur by esiKhaleni waar die watermense jou kom haal, “Die spoke van Jutteneiland”, “Adamastor en die Kaap van Storms” en die skaapwagtertjie van Macassar wat Sjeg Joesoef se graf tussen die duine gevind het. Stories van die see bevat verwerkings van The Little Mermaid en die verhaal van Prinses Elisa en haar elf swane-broers, asook die Weskusboer Koos Malgas wat sy robvrou se vel gesteel het. En natuurlik kul Hasie vir soutwaterkrokodil. Saam met die pragtige illustrasies van Marjorie van Heerden sal Stories van die see 'n klein lesertjie wegvoer na 'n magiese seestoriewereld.

"Gramps Variety of Stories" takes you back to the time of the Great Depression, country schools and rural life. Others will bring you to the present time and the changes in the way of life. The stories show that family love was present no matter in which generation you lived. Santa and Christmas make several appearances throughout the book. Little Toot, the toy train, and Wayne the Elf, take another trip to the North Pole with two kindergarten classes. This trip shows the generosity of the children. There are stories about sickness and disease, which confronts children, such as eating too many green apples and the dreaded polio. One story delves into the disorder now known as Ataxia. It was written to make the general public aware that there is such a disorder and it is real. Some of the stories show the mischievousness of children and also their ingenuity. Put all these together and you have a book of "Gramp's Variety of Stories," that can be read and enjoyed by readers of all ages.

Translated into Isindebele 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.

You think you know these stories, don’t you? You are wrong. You don’t know them at all. Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life . . . and death. A prince has a surprising awakening . . . A beauty fights like a beast . . . A boy refuses to become prey . . . A path to happiness is lost. . . . then found again. New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. These stories know you. They understand you. They reflect you. They are tales for our times. So read on, if you dare.