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In the fifth adventure of the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast
series, our delectable rhyming friends find their home covered in
darkness and embark on a Las Veggies heist--perfect for fans of The
Food Group series. When Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast awake one
morning to near-darkness, they are aghast. Who would steal the
fridge light? And what if the fridge is--gasp--dark all the time?
Not to worry. Our trusty heroes are on the case. Will they be able
to bring the fridge back to its bright self, or will they have to
live in semi-darkness...forever? Praise for the Lady Pancake and
Sir French Toast Series: "[R]eaders will giggle their way through
this refrigerated fantasyland."--Publishers Weekly "A must
purchase."--School Library Journal, starred review Don't miss the
other books in the series: Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast The
Case of the Stinky Stench Mission Defrostable Short & Sweet
In the company of Felicity the cat, discover the phases of the
moon, the constellations and how to spot the Northern Lights and
the Milky Way. This beautiful, fun book will introduce you to the
beauty of the night sky and show you the stars like you've never
seen them before.
An interactive crime caper with lots of clues to look and spot.
STOP THIEF! Someone has stolen the diamond warp drive from Lady
Velocity Speed’s car. Without it she’ll never win The Big Race!
Can super-sleuthing sloths Stan and Stella crack the case? Maybe
with a helping hand . . . (Hey, reader – that’s you!)
This immersive adventure will go down well with little mystery
lovers.
Full of awe-inspiring scenes from space. Simply brush water over
the black and white designs to watch everything from asteroids to
Sun probes burst into magical colours.
Enter the eerie world of Halloween with this amazing magic painting
book. Simply dip the brush into water and brush it over the black
and white patterns to see spooky things magically transform into
colour. Haunted houses, witches, trick or treaters, grimacing
pumpkins, bats and cats are amongst the things to `paint'.
An exciting tale about tackling climate change to help protect the
animals. Grown-ups and children can enjoy this gentle and
imaginative story together, all about the environmental concerns
facing our wildlife. Follow the tale of Finn and Skip as they head
out for a peaceful picnic - when all of a sudden they hear the
sound of buzzing bees, fear sets in and chaos ensues! Can a chance
encounter with a beekeeper help them learn the truth about these
fuzzy little insects? Introduce 3-5 year-olds to the importance of
protecting the environment with this illustrated storybook about
climate change and its effects on animals. The ups and downs of
this story shows us all the different ways we can help our bees and
the environment, through Finn and Skip's adventure. This
heart-warming climate change story... - Is a positive and hopeful
guide that offers children strong practical tips for how they can
take care of bees and the planet. - Is perfect for adults and
children to share together, as it prompts a wider conversation
about the environment. - Offers a charming, humorous, and
emotionally gripping message, whilst raising awareness of the
environmental issues impacting bees. With its playful, quirky
illustrations, Bee will empower young readers with passion and
drive. This inspiring and fun story will help children realise that
there is hope to protect our valuable wildlife after all. More in
the series At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop
there? If you like Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bee, then you'll
love other titles in the series that raise awareness of important
environmental issues. Why not try Adventures with Finn and Skip:
Bird, Adventures with Finn and Skip: Fish and Adventures with Finn
and Skip: Forest?
Dive into this stunning guide that explores the underwater world,
its wildlife, the challenges it's facing and how you can help to
protect it. Join your sea turtle guide as you navigate every inch
of our oceans, from the sunlit surface to the deepest, darkest
depths. This beautiful book will help you explore the five oceans
on our planet, meeting the creatures who live there and finding out
just how their incredible surroundings work. From tides and
currents, to migrations and conservation, see our oceans in action
and learn how you can help to save them. This is a great follow-up
to the very successful A Cat's Guide to the Night Sky, as it
introduces young readers to our oceans, the underwater wildlife and
the natural phenomena that take place as well as discussing the
challenges we're currently facing and what we can do to help save
our big blue world. The book contains a glossary and is suitable
for children aged 6+. Written by expert author Catherine Barr, who
previously worked as the Greenpeace Sea Turtle campaigner, and with
gorgeous artwork from celebrated illustrator Brendan Kearney, this
is a must-have for all young readers.
Planet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. Lonely Planet
Kids' The Big Earth Book takes children on a rollercoaster ride
through history, geography, science and more to show how four
elements - earth, fire, air and water - created the world and
everything that exists today. Amazing facts, photography and
illustrations bring our planet and its past to life in an exciting,
engaging way. Written by Mark Brake, a science writer and
broadcaster who's worked for NASA, the BBC and the National Science
Museum of Thailand, and created in consultation with Dr Mike
Goldsmith, a research scientist and writer with a PhD in
astrophysics from Keele University in the UK. Highlights include:
Earth: How the Earth was formed The structure of the Earth Plate
tectonics and rocks Earthquakes and volcanoes Humans in the stone
age Hunter-gatherers and farming Fossils and digging for treasure
DNA: the code of life Fire: Ingredients for fire Fire and humans
The history of fire The dangers of wildfire The Great Fire of
London Gunpowder and fireworks The combustion engine Carbon and
global warming Air: What's air made of? The Northern Lights How
animals learned to fly Dinosaurs in the air Birds and bats The
history of flight Speech and language Music and instruments Weather
and climate Water: The origins of water Rivers and oceans The water
cycle The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Canals, bridges and dams
Exploring the seas The age of exploration Tsunamis and waterfalls
About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure.
Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing
world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and
eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them
to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge
team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with
what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place -
inspiring children at home and in school.
How does a little blob floating in jelly turn into a hopping,
croaking frog? This inventive information book, specially written
for little children and with interactive holes, is perfect for a
first introduction to the wonders of nature.
There's a stinky stench in the fridge - and our favourite foodie
friends must solve a smelly mystery! Sir French Toast's nephew,
Inspector Croissant, begs him and Lady Pancake for help in finding
the source of the foul odour. Could it be the devious Baron Von
Waffle? A fetid fish lurking in the bottom of Corn Chowder Lake?
Featuring the same delectable wordplay and delicious art that won
critical raves for Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast, this fun
follow-up is an absolutely tasty treat for kids!
Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+ A hilarious tale based on Irish
mythology and the Giant's Causeway from award-winning author Sally
Prue. If you go to Ireland and catch the bus to Ballycastle, there
by the sea you'll find the Giant's Causeway. This is the story of
how the causeway was made and it all starts with Finn McCool, the
biggest giant in Ireland, who sets out to find an even bigger giant
across the sea in Scotland. But Finn doesn't always have the best
ideas and it's up to his wife Oona to come to the rescue when the
Scottish giant follows Finn back home... This funny retelling of an
Irish myth from award-winning author Sally Prue has whimsical
black-and-white illustrations by Brendan Kearney and is perfect for
children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers
series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading
independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double
Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize
winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online
guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary
Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For
more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that
brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be
welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in
Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading
independently and while they continue to gain confidence and
understanding.' Books for Keeps
The little swan is not quite like his brothers and sisters. He's small and brown and just doesn't fit in. So he sets off alone into the big, wide world. Will the ugly little swan find a friend? Will he discover who he truly is?
This heartwarming fairytale with a twist from well-known author James Riordan is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Brendan Kearney and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist.
Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson, packed with gorgeous colour illustrations. They also include inside cover notes to help adults reading with children and to give some ideas for activities related to the stories.
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Musical Mac (Hardcover)
Brendan Kearney
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R401
R331
Discovery Miles 3 310
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Mac the millipede has lots and lots of arms and legs which are
useful for many things - but especially for making music. He dreams
of playing in the Soggy Bog Talent Show with a band, but wherever
he auditions, everyone says NO. No one wants him - until Mac comes
up with an ingenious, satisfying one-millipede solution to his
problem! Brendan Kearney’s funny, charming picture book will
inspire all kids who like to march to the beat of their own drum.
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Short & Sweet (Hardcover)
Josh Funk; Illustrated by Brendan Kearney
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R404
R333
Discovery Miles 3 330
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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In the fourth adventure of the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast
series, our delectable rhyming friends face a transformation of
epic proportions—perfect for fans of The Food Group series.
Lady Pancake is aching and Sir French Toast's looking pale.
Could they be going…STALE? Maybe a visit to Professor Biscotti's
lab for her despoiling procedure will help. But instead of
beautifying them, Biscotti accidentally transforms the two treats
into toddlers! The pint-size breakfast foods scamper
off on an adventure in the fridge, visiting everywhere from the
Bran Canyon to Limes Square. Will Baron von Waffle and Professor
Biscotti figure out a way to turn them back into a grown Lady and
Sir? Or will they stay short & sweet forever? Praise
for the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast Series:
“[R]eaders will giggle their way through this refrigerated
fantasyland.”—Publishers Weekly “A must
purchase.”—School Library Journal, starred review
Don’t miss the other books in the series: Lady Pancake & Sir
French Toast The Case of the Stinky Stench Mission Defrostable The
Great Caper Caper
If you look up at the sky on a dark night, what do you see? There's
a whole universe staring back at you. In the company of Felicity
the cat discover the phases of the moon, the constellations and how
to spot the Northern Lights and the Milky Way. This beautiful, fun
book will introduce you to the beauty of the night sky and show you
the stars like you've never seen them before.
An interactive crime caper with lots of clues to look and spot.
STOP THIEF! Someone has stolen the diamond warp drive from Lady
Velocity Speed's car. Without it she'll never win The Big Race! Can
super-sleuthing sloths Stan and Stella crack the case? Maybe with a
helping hand . . . (Hey, reader - that's you!) This immersive
adventure will go down well with little mystery lovers.
A thoroughly delicious picture book about the funniest "food fight"
ever! Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast have a beautiful
friendship-until they discover that there's only one drop of maple
syrup left. Off they go, racing past the Orange Juice Fountain,
skiing through Sauerkraut Peak, and reeling down the linguini. But
who will enjoy the sweet taste of victory? And could working
together be better than tearing each other apart? The action-packed
rhyme makes for an adrenaline-filled breakfast ...even without a
drop of coffee!
Join fisherman Finn and his dog, Skip, on their second adventure in
this illustrated story book for young children, which teaches them
about deforestation and what they can do to help. This book is the
ideal introduction to the environmental concerns facing our
forests, featuring colourful illustrations and an engaging,
light-hearted storyline, drawn and written by Brendan Kearney.
Grown-ups and children will enjoy reading together and following
the story of Finn and Skip, with its ups and downs, and pointing
out all the different animals that Finn meets in the rainforest.
They'll also learn about how using ethical products can help save
the animals. With its fun, quirky illustrations, Forest is the
perfect addition to a child's bookshelf. Young readers will love
this picture book with a timely and ultimately uplifting message
about protecting the world around us.
Meet Moon and a little girl, Lucy, in this illustrated storybook
that teaches young children about the importance of the Moon and
how valuable each of us really is. Space can be lonely, so Moon
likes to watch people down on Earth. There's just one problem: when
Sun is out, everybody on Earth is happy to see him, but when Moon
is out, everyone goes to sleep. This makes Moon upset. What Moon
doesn't know is that little Lucy loves to look up at Moon, and one
clear night she sees that Moon has disappeared. Can Lucy find Moon
and will Moon learn just how much everybody actually loves her?
With colourful illustrations and an engaging storyline, this book
will inspire and captivate young readers with its timely and
ultimately uplifting message about how valuable everyone is and how
much we mean to the people around us. It also teaches children
about why the Moon is so important to our lives. A perfect bedtime
story and addition to every child's bookshelf.
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