An amazing tale of heroism and ingenuity, this dramatic picture book tells the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton's incredible adventure in the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. August, 1914: Shackleton sets off from England with a team of explorers to walk across the Antarctic and study the icy depths of this little-known and forbidding continent. Sailing through some of the most perilous seas, the Endurance becomes trapped in the deadly pack ice of the Weddell Sea. When the Endurance is eventually crushed between the vast bulk of two floating icebergs, the men are forced to abandon ship and make the dangerous journey across the crushing sea in lifeboats. They reach relative safety on the uninhabited Elephant Island, but an even greater peril faces Shackleton and five other members of the crew... An incredible real-life story of perseverance, resilience and cooperation in the face of adversity, Ice Trap! makes Shackleton's most perilous expedition accessible to a new generation of readers. As we approach the 100th anniversary of Shackleton's death, keep his legacy alive with this exciting and beautifully illustrated telling of his boldest journey.

'n Klein stout seuntjie gooi 'n goudvis by die toilet af om te kyk wat gebeur. Min weet hy dat hy 'n ketting van gebeure aan die gang sit wat by hom gaan spook. Deur die voedselketting in hierdie boek bladsy vir bladsy te volg kan lesers sien hoe ondeurdagte dade onverwagte gevolge het. Oud en jonk sal hierdie snaakse, unieke, slim storie geniet.

Kort nadat Gideon 'n baie groot eier onder sy ma se lieflingshoenderhen ontdek, begin hy vir 'n babadrakie sorg. Gideon neem sy ouerlike pligte baie ernstig op. Hy gee les in 'Hoe om 'n meisie bang te maak' en 'Hoe om 'n ridder op te foeter'. Maar die draak verlang na sy eie soort, en een dag verdwyn hy... Dit is 'n fantastiese verhaal vol avontuur en ontdekkings, met pragtige verbeeldingryke illustrasies.

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

Tobie Welgemoed het ongewone troetelgoed. Maar hy weet van iets wat slymeriger, lawaaieriger, vraatsiger, vreesaanjaender, en vreemder is as al sy troeteldiere saam. So wat is slymeriger as 'n seekoeislak, lawaaieriger as 'n groot gespikkelde kweelvoel, vraatsiger as 'n vreeslike renspadder, vreesaanjaender as ’n ystervadder, kwaaier as ’n harige hus-met-langore, stinker as 'n moerasvark, en vreemder as 'n watsedinges? Gaan jy dit waag om hierdie boek te lees en uit te vind?

If anything needs fixing, CH1P can mend it. From Crusher Bots who can crush, Cleaner Bots who clean to Flyer Bots who can fly - they all depend on CH1P to keep them going. Suddenly CH1Ps world falls apart when his best friend P1N is whisked away to another planet. Devastated, he hatches a plan to rescue her and helped by his friends, he blasts off on an adventure into the unknown ... Packed with amazing robots and space creatures this is a captivating story which will grip children with excitement as they are swept along with their hero on his quest to save his friend. CH1P is a captivating gift to read with any child or for them to share with other close friends and family.

Fiction and real-life collide as grandfather James takes the reader and his grandchildren on an exciting journey of discovery through the Monster Vegetable garden. M.P. Robertson's stunning illustrations bring a whole host of Monster Vegetables to life in this brilliantly funny and clever guide designed to encourage children to discover vegetables. Packed full of gardening tips, recipes and more, James steers the reader safely through the dangers and delights of Monster Vegetables, learning: How to grow Globe Farty-Chokes, Carnivorous Cabbages, Grumpkins and more. How to cook scrumptious recipes such as Beat-Em-Up-Root chocolate cake. The different types of poo for growing Monster Vegetables. How to avoid a nasty nip from a Turn 'N' Nip and keep all your fingers. How to deal with a Sluggapotamus and other pesky pests. A fantastical reference picture book, How to Grow & Eat Monster Vegetables carries a message that is sure to go down a storm with parents . . . that however scary they may look, vegetables are in fact fun to grow, harmless to eat and cracking to cook with!

This beautifully illustrated and heartwarming tale tells the story of the surprising friendship between a young boy and the dragon who drops into his life quite by surprise! George knows something isn't right when he finds more than he bargained for under his mother's favourite chicken....but when the egg hatches he finds himself looking after a baby dragon! George takes his job as a parent seriously, teaching the hatchling all sorts of 'dragony' ways. From the fine art of flying to breathing fire, from how to distress a damsel to how to defeat a knight, George makes sure to teach the young dragon everything it will need to thrive. However, as time goes on the dragon begins to pine for his own kind, and one day he disappears, leaving George heartbroken... Where has the dragon disappeared to? Will the boy and his dragon ever be reunited? This tale will be loved by children and adults alike, who will treasure the wonderful hand-painted illustrations just as much as the moving story in this touching tale of fantasy, family and kinship.

A beautifully illustrated story to celebrate the amazing man - Daddy. Daddy is every child's hero and he really isn't afraid of anything - certainly not Bottom-Biting Bog Monsters that are trapped in the toilet, Ghastly Gawping Giants that stare through the window, or things that go bump in the night! Dramatic and powerful illustrations strengthen the image of Daddy's bravery in the face of frightening and grotesque creatures, however perhaps there is one thing he is afraid of . . . a real page turner to share with Daddy as the child finds out. Packed with funny text with delightful ink and watercolour illustrations, M.P. Robertson has created a fabulous book for any child to share with their father.

A poetical softback picture book about a little girl who hopes to catch the moon and discovers seven ways to realise her dreams.Seven Ways To Catch The Moon takes the young girl on a mystical journey on magic carpets with witches and dragons, as she discovers the best way to catch the moon, equipped with only a butterfly net. She tries hitching a lift with a witch, riding on a dragon's back as well as other adventurous ways to catch the moon.Each spread is illustrated in ink and watercolour in exquisite detail. The moon is painted in its various states, with aerial backdrops that take the reader from back garden suburbia, over a lighthouse and dragon-filled forests, to Arabia.This book makes great bedtime reading, ending on the line, 'The seventh way is to close your eyes, and dream a dream of midnight skies'. Enjoy the conversation as the child tells you about their favourite way to catch the moon and you can invite them to share other ideas too.Guide age range: 4-8 years.Made with paper & love, from you to me.Why we love itThe illustrations that accompany this rhyming story are lovely. With details to pick out as you go through the book, there are further opportunities for discussion.*Portrait 29.0 x 22.1cm*Written and illustrated by M. P. Robertson*32 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