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A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees - full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child's week on the farm. Join in the daring rescue of a lost lamb, meet a boy who saves a family of swallows, and discover how Barney the horse forever changes the life of the girl who looks after him. From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child's heart forever.
Hierdie wonderlike boek met 15 tydlose verhale, pragtige illustrasies en onvergeetlike karakters stel kinders bekend aan die betowerende wêreld van die Broers Grimm.
A love letter to nurses and midwives everywhere. With uplifting stories and anecdotes from both current and retired nurses, midwives and nursing support workers, this beautiful book aims to inspire future generations to follow in their footsteps. 50p from the sale of each book goes to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Foundation A heartfelt collection directly from people who care for patients and improve the UK's health and wellbeing The perfect book to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS With a foreword from Jo Whiley Beautiful colour artwork from national treasure, Michael Foreman About the charity: The RCN Foundation supports every current and former nurse, midwife and nursing support worker, as well as students and nursing associates.
Keenly aware of the needless destruction of wildlife and vegetation which occurs all over the continent as a result of ever expanding population growth and the greedy, land hungry actions of man, the author brings together a collection of fables told by different African tribes that mirror the richness and diversity of Africa's wildlife. The stories bring home the message that we are all part of the great diversity of life and that it is up to us and future generations to preserve our natural heritage.
A hilarious collection of laugh-out-loud stories! Dine at the Worst Restaurant in the Universe. Find out what happens when you are stuck with Monster Glue to the prettiest girl in school. Meet the boy who ate Arnold Schwarzenegger’s popcorn. Give Aunt Bridgette a kiss – if you’re brave enough! Learn how to make brilliant toe jam. And discover how a blob of chewing gum can save the Earth from an alien invasion. GIGGLE, GUFFAW, CHUCKLE, CHORTLE, SNORT and SNIGGER with this collection of laugh-out-loud stories by popular author Jaco Jacobs. This collection contains ten short stories that are guaranteed to tickle any young reader’s funnybone.
In hierdie omnibus, wat nóg drie gewilde Saartjie-stories bevat, word Saartjie Baumann, die langbeenmeisie met die wipneus, kuiltjies in die wange en duisende duiweltjies in haar oë, se avonture voortgesit. Daar kuier ’n seun in Lynnekom en hy en Saartjie kom sommer van die intrapslag af nie oor die weg nie. Saartjie Omnibus 6 sluit die volgende gewilde stories in: Saartjie se moleste (#16) Saartjie se dagboek (#17) Saartjie se gevaar (#18)
In hierdie omnibus, wat nóg drie gewilde Trompie-stories bevat, word die sproetgesig Grootkaptein en die Boksombende se avonture voortgesit. Die ondeunde Trompie het ’n sjarme wat tot oud en jonk spreek en nuwe lesers sal dadelik deur Trompie en die Boksombende se avonture meegevoer word. Hierdie omnibus bevat nog drie gewilde Trompie-stories.
Gryp ’n flitslig, trek die beddegoed oor jou kop en verdiep jou in Rowley Jefferson se verwronge verbeelding , wat onverwags ook skreeusnaaks is. Jy sal jou vasloop in zombies, vampiere , spoke en veel meer in hierdie komies vreesaanjaende verhale. Rowley se spookstories sal jou dalk laat lag, maar pasop dalk sal jy met die lig aan wil slaap
This is a story about Alfie the Excavator. Some of The Pack teased him about being small, until he proved that you can be Useful no matter what size you are ...
*Now a live-action BBC series* From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle and The Magic Shoes is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on their own. It contains five 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 adventures. From going to ballet class to staying at Ellen's grandparents' house, causing mischief with their furry friends, having fun at Halloween and taking the princess test, you can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. This book contains the following stories: The Magic Shoes The Golden Goose Prince Precious Paws Which Witch The Princess Test
*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
Bennie Boekwurm woon diep onder die grond daar in die Wielie Walie-parkie. In sy tonnelhuisie is daar rakke en rakke vol storieboeke. Sy naam is nie verniet Bennie Boekwurm nie. Bennie hou baie daarvan om stories vir kinders te lees. Hy wag nou juis vir hulle om hom te roep. Hy het klaar die boek uitgesoek . . . Die stories is gebaseer op die bekende TV-reeks op SABC in die 80er jare. Illustrasies is helder en kleurvol en sal kleintjies sowel as hulle ouers bekoor.
Nog ’n fantastiese Storieman omnibus is hier! In hierdie uitgawe lees ons weer van Timmertak en Abigael die spinnekop se avonture. Daar is ook gunsteling-stories soos “Simon se kanaal”, “Die laaste vlentertjie reënboog”, “Oom Stoffel eet by ’n towenaar”, “Die parasol” en “Die vriendelike beer”. Geniet ook nog ’n lekker Liewe Heksie-storie en word betower deur sprokies soos “Die gemmerbroodman” en “Duimelize”.
This is a story about Arthur, a proud tank engine. He arrived on the Island of Sodor with a spotless record, but soon found himself in a sticky situation ...
This is a story about Fearless Freddie. Everyone had heard tales of Fearless Freddie. He thought he was the fastest engine in all of Sodor. But then Rheneas and Skarloey challenged Freddie to a race ...
In this series, traditional African fables about elephants, hippos, lions and other animals of the African bush are combined with factual information about them and their conservation. Keenly aware of the needless destruction of wildlife and vegetation which occurs all over the continent as a result of ever expanding population growth and the greedy, land hungry actions of man, the author brings together a collection of fables told by different African tribes that mirror the richness and diversity of Africa's wildlife. The stories bring home the message that we are all part of the great diversity of life and that it is up to us and future generations to preserve our natural heritage.
Richard Scarry's books have been delighting children with a complete sketch of the busy town. Each zany illustration features plenty of friendly animal characters going to work. Titles in the Set:
RESPECTisms are a set of timely principles that collectively form a powerful process for change through positive character development. 'The Seven Principles of RESPECTisms' redefines the word 'respect' by turning it into a positive and powerful acronym that exemplifies seven principles for successful living.
When the bell rings and school is finished for the day, the walkers are finally set free. For ten blocks they have no-one telling them what to do; they can talk about bogies, skateboard, plan dramatic escapes, make jokes, face bullies, and hear about the school bus that fell from the sky... In ten stories (one per block), find out what really happens on the walk home from school, when there are no parents or teachers to supervise (or stop the fun!). From hilarious escapades to brave challenges, join the walkers for one journey and many, many detours...
'n Koei met 'n serpie, 'n spierwit donkie ... Jy sal kennis maak met splinternuwe karakters en menige avonture met hulle meemaak. Sluit by hulle aan op hul reise, deel in hul avonture en ontdek 'n skatkis van stories om jou na sprokiesland weg te voer. Lochner de Kock vertel al jou gunstelingsprokies! Kom luister saam! Die stories op die CD: Marcel die Dappere; Verrassing!; Die Lelike Konyntjie; Kakao die Apie; Albert en die Aartappel; Gallie die Krokodil; Wimpie die Wit Donkie; Bonte se Serpie; Soet Honne!; Annabel se Voeltjiekafee (Bonussnit).
This is the story of Fergus, a little traction engine who always liked to "do things right". One day, The Fat Controller asked him to help Bill and Ben at the Quarry, but poor Fergus wasn't used to their tricks. Read about the trouble they caused him ... |
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