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.

Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up!

Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly-created early reader follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure - illustrated in gorgeous full-colour throughout by Becka Moor.

Expect all the usual excitement as the Five head off to birthday party with a very special present. Little do they know, two thieves are on their trail and desperate to get their hands on it...

The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.

This new title sits alongside Enid Blyton's eight original short stories about the Famous Five- also available in early reader format, illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all!

• A Lazy Afternoon
• George's Hair Is Too Long
• Well Done, Famous Five
• Five and a Half-Term Adventure
• When Timmy Chased the Cat
• Five Have a Puzzling Time
• Good Old Timmy
• Happy Christmas, Five!

The master-storyteller turns his pen to rural village life with Ways of Sunlight in Trinidad: gossip and rivalry between village washerwomen; toiling cane-cutters reaping their harvest; superstitious old Ma Procop protecting the fruit of her Mango tree with magic. With equal wit and sensitivity, he reflects the depression of hard times in London, where people live in cold, damp basements, hustling for survival.

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.

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.

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.

George P. Matheos combines his storytelling talent with his real world experiences to create six captivating tales that will delight and amaze in this fun short-story collection.

In "Dragon Man," George Peter experiences a most memorable vacation laced with fear, adventure, love, and humility in a strange encounter with a disfigured man. A brave hero blasts through several universes seeking out Pure Mind to get the magic word that makes him a superhero on command in "Commander Niko."

Modern knight Thomas falls in love with good witch Samantha while battling warlocks and dragons in "Thomas and the Witch of Pig Prophet's Hill." In "Siena Chapters," Siena makes friends with mermaid Sirenia and hears the tragic story of the beautiful Melusina and handsome Prince Brandon.

"One Day in the Life of Victor" sees Victor splashing in pirate games and victories at sea in his backyard pool with his talking mice friends and mean and hungry cats. In "The Meaning of Matteo," four year old Matteo stumbles upon hermits, werewolves, Little Red Riding Hood, and Cassiopeia before fastening on his Iron Man boots in the safe haven of his bedroom.

Bursting with colorful characters and rousing adventure, "Pure Magic" shows how the magic of childhood is filled with unending journeys into the imagination.