A wonderful new collection of short stories about our favourite fluffy friends, from national treasure Enid Blyton

Enjoy 25 charming tales about cats, dogs, budgies, rabbits and other adored family pets in this fantastic new bumper collection. Enid Blyton, author of The Famous Five, loved dogs and other animals. Her perfectly crafted short stories about children and their pets are ideal for young readers to enjoy alone or as read-aloud stories in the classroom or at bedtime. Ideal for children aged 5 and over.

This brand-new beginner reader series will ensure hours of reading fun!

Clumsy Clay is, well, very clumsy. Everywhere he goes, there is trouble. And Clay’s sister, Mean Millie, is a thorn in his flesh. Clay’s misadventures ensure there is always a lot of fun. And every now and then something luckily goes RIGHT!

Each book has two stories.

In the first book, you can read: ““The fantastic farm outing” and “The great game drive”. In the second book, you can read: “The stunning stream adventure” and “The terrific talent show”.

These value for money books will guarantee that young readers enjoy reading!

Tibs Tabane en sy vriend Elroy is MAL oor sokker. Hulle berei voor vir ’n belangrike sokkerwedstryd, maar hoekom hoor hulle die heeltyd ’n stem wat roep: “HONGER-R-R-R”?

Gaan Tibs en Elroy betyds die zombies kan keer wat dreig om die sokkerwedstryd te ontwrig?

There have been many great and enduring works of literature by Caribbean authors over the last century. The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection celebrates these deep and vibrant stories, overflowing with life and acute observations about society. A sparkling collection of short stories set in Trinidad. Anthony takes our hand and walks us from the valley of the lush, green cocoa trees, to taste the sweet rivers flowing nearby. We pluck fruit from the sapodilla tree and feel the crisp, brown guava leaved carpet crunch under our feet. We see Mayaro and Port of the Spain through the eyes of childish innocence and grown-up ignorance. Beautiful, evocative and poignant, the stories are sprinkled with themes of yearning for home, sad realisations and a longing for a pre-modern totality.

These stories are arranged to help students investigate and compare the features of different genres and how authors conform to or deviate from established conventions. The book includes activities which draw out key features at word, sentence and text level.

Chronicles of the Old and New Testament for teens: from Genesis to the Crucifixion sensitively and often thrillingly dramatised through the eyes of young adults.

A collection of thirty wonderful stories about the nature and the countryside from one of the world's best-loved children's authors; perfect to enjoy all year round. Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors, the beauty of the countryside and the charm of all creatures great and small in this bumper short-story collection. Enid Blyton loved the countryside, animals and birds and she wrote many wonderful stories to teach children all about the natural world. Each story is perfect for reading aloud to young children and is the ideal length for bedtime or classroom story time. *** Enid Blyton (R) and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.

'The Anthem Guide to Short Fiction' contains 20 classic short stories by well-known and respected authors, some of which are rarely anthologized in the contemporary publishing market. Accordingly, this new selection provides a fresh perspective on each author and his or her place in the overarching literary canon, and will offer students both inspiration and guidance when thinking and writing about literature.

The guide offers works by a variety of acclaimed authors, including Leo Tolstoy, Mark Twain, Kate Chopin, Rudyard Kipling, James Joyce and Edith Wharton. Features of the guide include individual biographical notes for each writer, a short introduction to his or her short story, and a critical "Thinking About the Story" section for each text - including incisive discussion questions formulated to help students respond to each story insightfully. Similarly, the guide's creative activities have been devised to engage critical and imaginative thinking in the reader, as well as to offer an understanding of authorship and the creative process. A concise glossary of literary terms, designed for optimal and regular use, is also included.

Zackie and Vincent help Mrs Langenhoven to catch the snails in her garden. But Anton the bully wants the cookies they get as a reward for their hard work ...

Afrikaanse kinders word al geslagte lank vermaak deur die skelmstreke van Jakkals en Wolf. Nou is daar ’n tweede bundel met nog meer opwindende avonture van hierdie twee geliefde skarminkels. In hierdie nuwe versameling van ses stories probeer Jakkals en Wolf steeds om mekaar uit te oorlê, maar bly steeds die beste maats.

Beleef hoe hulle die uitdagings van die oorhangklip aanpak, ontdek hoe Wolf leer vlieg, en sien hoe hulle saamwerk om vir hul kos te werk.

Lees hoe Wolf Jakkals se ryperd word, wat gebeur het toe hulle die taaiboswortel teëkom, en geniet die skreeusnaakse storie van Jakkals en Wolf en die speenvarkies.

Hierdie nuwe bundel beloof om kinders weer te laat lag en te vermaak met die avonture en streke van Jakkals en Wolf.

It's a time for romance and adventure. For prom night and ghost hunts. It's a time for breaking up, for falling in love - for finding yourself. Stay up all night with these thirteen short stories from bestselling and award-winning YA authors like Karen McManus, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nina LaCour, and Brandy Colbert, as they take readers deep into these rarely seen, magical hours. Full contributor list: Brandy Colbert, Kathleen Glasgow, Maurene Goo, Tiffany D. Jackson, Amanda Joy, Nina LaCour, Karen M. McManus, Anna Meriano, Marieke Nijkamp, Laura Silverman, Kayla Whaley, Julian Winters, Francesca Zappia

Zackie and Vincent want to take an action photo to enter a photography competition. But Anton the bully has other plans.

What do you get when you cross a monster Viking baby who won't stop growing, two kids, a Viking clan and a very big stinky nappy? This book of course! Hold on to your nose as Erik and Freya battle to keep Olf under control, feed him and stop him crying (because he floods the village). Tommy Donbavand's Funny Shorts is a series of full-colour, rip-roaring reads for kids that will have them bawling with laughter. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get kids reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.

Die laaste omnibus in hierdie reeks bevat nóg drie gewilde Trompie-stories. Die sproetgesig Grootkaptein en die Boksombende se avonture voortgesit en Trompie en sy maats besluit om in die kloof te gaan swem en dan teen die berg op te klim en die grotte daarbo te verken. Trompie ontmoet ook die mooiste meisie wat hy nog ooit gesien het en ding mee teen sterk kompetisie in die atletiekspan.  

A beautiful softback picture book about a little boy who has to save all the dragons from a wicked ice wizard. This fantasy book focuses on themes of bravery, kindness and making friends.In this wonderful story, a boy called George goes on a mystical journey as he makes friends with a dragon, and then goes on a mission to foil the plan of the ice wizard to rid the land of all the dragons. With time running out, will George be able to save all the dragon eggs before the wizard snatches them all into his icy clutches?Fabulous ink and watercolour illustrations make for a gripping tale for reading alone or sharing with others. This book has great text for looking for sentence openers and wow words, appealing to children and parents alike.Guide age range: 6-12 years.Made with paper & love, from you to me.Why we love itWe love the dragon illustrations which are so detailed and link so well with the mystical story. A great read, particularly at bedtime.*Portrait 29.0 x 23.4cm*Written and illustrated by M. P. Robertson*28 pages of 140gsm uncoated, FSC paper*Softback book*Matt colour cover and colour internal pages*Ethically produced from sustainably sourced materials*Designed and published in the UK

Uncover the stories from one of the greatest-novelists of all time in this beautiful anthology of tales from Charles Dickens, rewritten and adapted in an accessible way for children. This book introduces children to eight of Dickens' greatest works, accompanied by beautiful, colorful illustrations that breathe new life into these timeless classics. Includes favorites such as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. A timeline at the back shows when each story was written, and gives facts about Dickens' life. Revisit your favorite Dickens stories and introduce his legacy to next generation of readers with this beautiful first introduction to some of the greatest stories all time. Includes: Oliver Twist The Old Curiosity Shop David Copperfield Great Expectations Hard Times A Christmas Carol Nicholas Nickleby Tale of Two Cities The World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

A classic collection of festive poems, stories and activities by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes. This beautiful Christmas anthology contains winter adventures, seasonal poems, festive recipes and easy-to-make craft activities as well as Shirley Hughes' trademark warm and classic illustrations. Whether reading stories and poems to little ones or encouraging them to make beautiful crafts and Christmas treats, this book is the perfect introduction to this very special time of year.

A beautiful gift edition of Aesop's Fables featuring eight classic stories, charmingly retold in rhyming verse with stunning illustrations. Bringing together the incredible talents of award-winning illustrator and Booktrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altes and author and poet, Elli Woollard, this unique collection of Aesop's Fables is a fresh and funny take on an enduring classic. Richly illustrated throughout by Marta Altes, author of Little Monkey, this is perfect for new and younger readers and will delight children and adults alike. Meet the town mouse and his country cousin, discover what happens to the boy who cried wolf one too many times and find out just how the tortoise beat the boastful hare. A perfect companion title to Just So Stories, created by the same winning team. Stories include: Two Travellers and the Bear The Hare and the Tortoise The Boy who cried Wolf The Donkey in the Lion's Skin The Dog and his Reflection The Baboon and the Fox The Peacock and the Crane The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

WAARSKUWING: Alles wat in hierdie boeke gebeur, is onverantwoordelik, onveilig en soms onwettig. Moenie dit doen nie.
(En dra ’n helmet.)

Ontmoet vir Dezi en Mieke en die perde van Patatland! Hierdie splinternuwe reeks perdestories is propvol humor, waaghalsighede, vreemde karakters en vreemder perde.

Mieke en die skouperde

Is jy reg om te skou? Mieke is nie. Mieke en haar perd, Spook, pas baie goed bymekaar. Hulle is albei stresballe. En nou is dit skoutyd! Gaan Mieke die vlegsels, vlaggies, nuwe vriende en ou vyande oorleef? (Dalk.)

WAARSKUWING: Alles wat in hierdie boeke gebeur, is onverantwoordelik, onveilig en soms onwettig. Moenie dit doen nie.
(En dra ’n helmet.)

Ontmoet vir Dezi en Mieke en die perde van Patatland! Hierdie splinternuwe reeks perdestories is propvol humor, waaghalsighede, vreemde karakters en vreemder perde.

Dezi en die wegholperde

Welkom op Patatland! Hier is nie perde nie. Dezi is baie lief vir perde. Maar dan word sy uit haar ryskool geskors. Nou hang sy maar net rond tussen die patats op haar ouma se plaas. Is dit die einde van haar perdestorie? (Nee.)