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Easter? That’s Not Right!
Candy Bee; Illustrated by Lee Cosgrove
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R240
R192
Discovery Miles 1 920
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Hugh Dunnit may be a schoolboy, but that doesn't stop him from
cracking the toughest cases. Like the case of the shredded maths
homework. Sure, lesser minds might collar Hugh's new dog, Shelter.
But Hugh knows there's more to sniff out. Working through the
suspects, Hugh digs up a bigger mystery: just where does Shelter
come from? A brilliantly funny detective story with comic-book art
throughout by Lee Cosgrove.
Uh-oh! It's the Unicorns! is a funny story with an eye-catching
concept - watch the colour appear as the unicorns take over grey,
boring Dullsville!
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Narwhals & Pirates (Board book)
Cottage Door Press; Rusty Finch; Illustrated by Lee Cosgrove
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R270
R238
Discovery Miles 2 380
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What’s the universe made of? Where did everything come from? Lift
the flaps in this fascinating book to reveal some of the amazing
discoveries that astronomers and physicists have made in their
quest to unlock the mysteries of the Universe. Curious young minds
will be fascinated to discover planets, stars and galaxies and
explore intergalactic space, with over 70 flaps to lift. Includes
explanations of some of the biggest questions in the universe,
including ‘What happened during the Big Bang?’ and ‘What lies
out in the far reaches of space?’. A mind-expanding book sure to
fascinate young space enthusiasts.
Just when Lisa Marie and Vernon thought they'd seen the last of
Grizz and his terrifying army of Halloween teddy bears, they're
kidnapped by megalomaniac Ursine Kodiak, who has an army of evil
bears of his own. But there's worse to come - Ursine has created an
AI version of Grizz, who is now on the loose and intent on
revenge... Can Lisa Marie and Vernon save the day - and the world -
again? Hold on to your hats ... fur is about to fly! A pacy,
laugh-out-loud sequel to NIGHT OF THE LIVING TED, perfect for fans
of Pamela Butchart, Danny Wallace and David Baddiel.
A beautifully illustrated, non-fiction picture book about space for
very young children. Little astronauts can find out about planets,
stars, asteroids, space travel, the International Space Station and
lots more. With lots to spot and talk about, vivid illustrations
and simple language, this is a fun and entertaining way to
introduce little children to a fascinating subject. With links to
carefully selected websites where children can find out more about
constellations and space via the Usborne Quicklinks website.
A case of incurable hiccups leads to hilarity in this madcap caper
from comedy genius and bestselling author Jo Simmons. On the day of
his big performance, Frank wakes up with the hiccups. And they just
won't STOP! Helped by his best friend, Daisy, Frank tries every
trick in the book - holding his breath till he nearly passes out,
getting someone to give him a fright - but still the hiccups won't
go away. In desperation, he's driven to try ever more madcap ideas,
but when they don't succeed, he has to go on stage still hiccupping
away. Will the evening end in humiliation or will Frank manage to
turn calamity into a dramatic triumph?
Which dinosaur was the fiercest? How big were the biggest
dinosaurs? How do we know about dinosaurs today? This book will
take you back in time to find the answers and lots more about the
incredible world of dinosaurs. With simple text and stunning
photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video
clips and activities.
It's the twins' birthday and they are very excited. But where are their presents? Mum and Dad have set a treasure trail, and the twins will have to solve the riddles to find them!
Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.
Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Independent Reading 11 stories are the perfect introduction to first chapter books for children aged 6+ who are reading at book band 11 in classroom reading lessons.
Home Alone meets Adrian Mole in this hilarious madcap adventure
from the bestselling author of I Swapped My Brother on the
Internet. Bob Bunyon is fed up. In a family full of artists and
performers, he's the one with no talent, the one bypassed by the
creativity gene - and his four siblings just won't let him forget
it. Finally sick of being taunted for being so "normal", Bob wishes
that his family would all just disappear, but he doesn't really
expect his wish to come true! When he wakes the next day to find
everyone gone, Bob's initial delight quickly turns to worry. Does
he have supernatural powers? Is he the only survivor of a zombie
apocalypse or an alien invasion? Gathering all his courage, and
employing survival skills learned from TV endurance shows, Bob sets
out to find his missing family ...
They hunt! They eat! They fight! This charmingly illustrated book
is a perfect way for little children to find out about dinosaurs
and other prehistoric creatures, from the horned Triceratops and
huge Brachiosaurus to the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex. With lots to
spot and talk about, from how big and small dinosaurs were, to
where they came from.
Super Facts for Super Kids is a fun, fresh take on animal nonfiction for beginning readers. Filled with engaging photographs, comic-style illustrations, and cool infographics, these Level 2 Ready-to-Reads are sure to flip, float, and fly off the shelves!
Alligators and crocodiles are strong enough to bite through bone, but did you know that they can’t chew their food? Readers will love learning about what makes alligators and crocodiles “super,” as well as how to tell the two animals apart. The backmatter discusses the conservation success story of the previously endangered American alligator.
When Lisa Marie and her step-brother Vernon pop into town to get
their dad a birthday present, they discover the Create-a-Ted shop
is offering free Halloween bears! Making two grisly bears for
themselves and choosing an Elvis bear named Bearvis for Dad, they
head home. That night the shopkeeper brings the bears to life for
nefarious purposes ... but Vernon's bear, Grizz, doesn't want to be
a slave to humans - he wants to rule the world! Converting the
shopkeeper's Stuff-U-Lator into a machine for turning living matter
into stuffed bears, he begins to prowl the streets. Can the
children and Bearvis save themselves - and the world - from being
stuffed?
The town has been turned upside down. Dullsville is changed
forever. "The unicorns must leave," they say. "We'll face them all
together!" Dullsville is a boring place where nothing ever happens.
When a herd of magical unicorns appears, they add a chaotic burst
of color to the town. Can the people of Dullsville learn to love a
life with a little more sparkle?
It's the twins' birthday and they are very excited. But where are
their presents? Mum and Dad have set a treasure trail, and the
twins will have to solve the riddles to find them! Reading Champion
offers independent reading books for children to practise and
reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original
stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity.
Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a
child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Independent Reading 11 stories are the perfect introduction to
first chapter books for children aged 6+ who are reading at book
band 11 in classroom reading lessons. The Key Stage 2 Reading
Champion Books are suggested for use as follows: Independent
Reading 11: start of Year 3 or age 7+ Independent Reading 12: end
of Year 3 or age 7+ Independent Reading 13: start of Year 4 or age
8+ Independent Reading 14: end of Year 4 or age 8+ Independent
Reading 15: start of Year 5 or age 9+ Independent Reading 16: end
of Year 5 or age 9+ Independent Reading 17: start of Year 6 or age
10+ Independent Reading 18: end of Year 6 or age 10+
Granny's hunt for the perfect pet brings some unexpected results in
this goofy adventure of family, mudlarking and mayhem. Zac and
Essie have been helping their Granny Mo in her search for the
perfect pet. She's tried everything from cats to axolotls and just
can't find the right one. But when the trio go mudlarking in the
river bank they find a creature unlike anything else ... Granny Mo
might have set out looking for a pet but now she's got a monster on
her hands, and it's about to get up to some mischief!
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My Very First Space Book
Emily Bone; Illustrated by Lee Cosgrove
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R430
R354
Discovery Miles 3 540
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A beautifully illustrated, non-fiction picture book about space for
very young children. Little astronauts can find out about planets,
stars, asteroids, space travel, the International Space Station and
lots more. With lots to spot and talk about, vivid illustrations
and simple language, this is a fun and entertaining way to
introduce little children to a fascinating subject. With links to
carefully selected websites where children can find out more about
constellations and space via the Usborne Quicklinks website.
Grizz, the world's most evil teddy bear, is back, and he's out for
revenge! It's been three days since Grizz almost took over the
world - again. Lisa Marie and Vernon have been interrogated by the
police, and Bearvis and the Duds have been taken away to be
studied. But things are far from over. Grizz has found a way to
infiltrate the wireless networks and he's planning his revenge. As
all teddy bears come to life, Lisa Marie and Vernon must battle a
King-Kong-sized teddy bear with a mind for evil. It looks like
they're going to need their furry friends back! The third title in
this rollicking series featuring the totally indestructible and
most evil of teddy bears! A laugh-out-loud read for fans of Pamela
Butchart, Danny Wallace and David Baddiel.
In Tyrannosaurus Max, Max's Dad is always inventing things and one
day he creates some robot dinosaurs. When two robbers steal one of
the dinosaurs and break into the bank, it's down to Max and his
tyrannosaurus to save the day! This book was previously published
as The Dinosaur Robbers by Hodder Wayland. Chucklers is a series of
funny novels, short stories, anthologies and comics that make
reading a pleasure for 7-11 year olds. There is something for
everyone in this varied collection which is packed with fantastic
illustrations. Books contain inside cover notes to support children
in their reading. Help with children's reading development also
available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The series is written by top
children's authors and edited by award-winning author Jeremy
Strong. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match
every child to the right book.
Super Facts for Super Kids is a fun, fresh take on animal
nonfiction for beginning readers. Filled with engaging photographs,
comic-style illustrations, and cool infographics, these Level 2
Ready-to-Reads are sure to flip, float, and fly off the shelves!
Did you know that elephants don't like ants? Or that they have
amazing memories, use their ears as fans to keep cool, and use mud
as a natural sunscreen? They are also one of the few species of
animals that can recognize themselves in a mirror...and their
eyelashes can be up to five inches long! Readers will love learning
about elephants in this book that presents amazing facts in a
highly visual way for young readers. A backmatter section discusses
threats to elephants and what people are doing to help keep
elephants safe.
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