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The Heaven of Animals: A special book celebrating the life of your pet
by Nancy TillmanWith all of my heart, I believe it is truethat there is a heaven for animals, too.The heaven of animals is a magical place. Angels know every dog's favorite game; cats bask in their own rays of sunshine; horses thunder across the sky.The loss of a pet is heartbreaking. But in The Heaven of Animals, the love you have for your animal friends lives on. National-bestselling author Nancy Tillman's message of comfort will help readers of all ages through the process of grieving and healing.
Tumford the Terrible: A funny cat caper about learning to say sorry!
by Nancy TillmanJoin Tumford the cat as he learns an important lesson about learning to say sorry in this beautiful reminder that children are always loved.Tumford isn't really a terrible cat. He just has a way of finding mischief – tracking dirt into the house, knocking over breakable things, and disrupting fancy parties. But even though he feels bad, he has a hard time saying, "I'm sorry." Will the fact that his owners love him, no matter what, help Tummy say the magic words?Tumford the Terrible is a funny and heartwarming story helping to teach children and manners and the importance of saying sorry.Enjoy more heartwarming stories from Nancy Tillman: Tumford's Rude Noises, Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You and It's Time to Sleep, My Love.
Tumford's Rude Noises: A funny cat caper about learning to be polite!
by Nancy TillmanJoin Tumford the cat as he learns an important lesson about manners and learning to be polite, with a beautiful reminder that children are always loved.Tumford isn't really a terrible cat, it's just that he likes to make loud noises. However, his parents aren't very happy with him – they have friends coming over and they think Tumford is rude.Nancy Tillman, author of On the Night You Were Born, reaffirms for children that they will always be loved. Tumford's Rude Noises is a funny and heartwarming story helping to teach children about manners.Enjoy more heartwarming stories from Nancy Tillman: Tumford the Terrible, Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You and It's Time to Sleep, My Love.
Maisie Jones and the Dinosaur Bones
by Lily MurrayMaisie Jones and the Dinosaur Bones is a fun, feminist, fossil-filled adventure that tells all young children: follow your dreams and you'll find a way, from the bestselling team behind A Dress With Pockets, Lily Murray and Jenny Løvlie.Maisie Jones lives by the sea, and can always be seen out searching the shore for treasures that she sells in her family's fossil shop. She wants to make a big discovery - to find her very own dinosaur bones. But when she does find something spectacular, a stuffy man in a top hat steals her discovery, and tries to claim it for himself! The race is on - Maisie must track down the pompous professor and make sure everyone knows that it was Maisie Jones who found the dinosaur bones!Inspired by the real-life story of paleontologist Mary Anning, and with a bonus page all about her discoveries at the back, Maisie Jones and the Dinosaur Bones is the perfect book for treasure hunters and big dreamers.
All About Cats: Fantastically Funny Rhymes
by Frantz WittkampAll About Cats is a collection of hilarious rhymes . . . all about cats! These short, funny rhymes are brought to life with illustrations from Axel Scheffler, the bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo. Cats are sleek, and cats are slick. They read, and do arithmetic!Have you ever seen a cat playing a piano? Or taking a bubble bath with a rubber duck? Find out what cats really get up to when people aren't around! Axel Scheffler's charming and witty illustrations introduce all kinds of cats – making mischief, playing games, singing songs and out on adventures. This collection of hilarious, quirky poems by Frantz Wittkamp is wonderfully adapted from German to English for the very first time by celebrated children's author David Henry Wilson.With fourteen delightfully funny short poems, and full-page colour illustrations by Axel Scheffler, the genius illustrator of Room on the Broom, Zog, The Smeds and the Smoos and many more, this collection is sure to entertain children young and old, and is the perfect gift for any cat fan.
The Ice Children: The must-read magical mystery winter adventure for all the family
by M. G. Leonard'As unforgettable as Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen" . . . a whirlingly imaginative storyline full of wonder and hope as well as warning.' - The TimesM. G. Leonard's story of a brave girl and her reindeer friend, who try to save her brother, is the perfect winter treat. The Ice Children is an exciting, modern, magical mystery adventure by the author of Beetle Boy, Adventures on Trains and the Twitchers series.Black-and-white illustrations throughout by Penny Neville-Lee make this a perfect read for the whole family.At the stroke of midnight on the dawn of December, five-year-old Finn Albedo is found frozen on a pedestal of ice. His heart is beating, he is smiling, but no one can wake him.Finn’s big sister, Bianca, suspects that the tall mysterious stranger who first discovered Finn knows more than they will admit and her quest to discover the truth and rescue her little brother hurls her into a fantastical winter wonderland, full of beauty, danger and irresistible spirit animals, where all is not as it seems.'The Ice Children bursts with winter magic. It is vivid and glorious - a classic filled with heart.' –Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird
Trains Trains Trains!: Find Your Favourite (50 to Follow and Count)
by Donna DavidBig trains, small trains, short trains, long trains . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful trains as they whizz along tracks and through tunnels – up, down, around and back again! Can you find your favourite?Full of spotting and counting fun, with five trains to find on each page and an exciting fold-out race at the end, this rhyming preschool picture book from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading skills and expand language and vocabulary.With a super-shiny foil cover and fun read-aloud text, Trains Trains Trains! is just the ticket for any transport-obsessed toddler!
The Jeweller's Apprentice
by Axel SchefflerAn animal fairy tale by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, with a heartwarming message about learning from your mistakes.When Mr Peacock hires a shy little chicken as a new apprentice in his jewellery shop, he has no idea what awaits him: a royal visit from the Lion Prince, a mysterious robbery, and a miraculous discovery!Richly illustrated in full colour throughout, The Jeweller's Apprentice is an enchanting modern fable for young children, written and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Sylvanian Families: An Official Sylvanian Families Story
by Macmillan Children's BooksCome and celebrate Freya the Chocolate Rabbit's birthday with all her friends in the Sylvanian Village in this sweet picture book, based on the animation Freya's Happy Diary, now showing on YouTube!It's Freya's birthday and she's having a party, but her best friends, Ralph Walnut and Lyra Persian, are nowhere to be found! As Freya searches, she meets lots of friends and neighbours who give her presents of shiny, bright balloons. So many balloons, in fact, that she's lifted right into the air!As she soars over the Sylvanian Village, she starts to wonder how she will ever get down . . . and whether her two best friends will turn up in time to help.This adorable picture book features artwork from the animated Sylvanian Families series, Freya's Happy Diary, and brings the classic and beloved toy range to life as never before.Also available: The World of Sylvanian Families: The Official Guide, Easter Search-and-Find and more!
Odo: The Egg (Odo)
by OdoMeet Odo and all his friends at Forest Camp in this exciting picture book adventure, based on the animated TV series, now showing on Milkshake!Odo loves going to Forest Camp to play with all his friends, and today Camp Leader has brought some rock eggs for them to look after. Odo tries really hard to be careful with his egg, but when he gets a little over-excited and kicks it into the bushes, he accidentally picks up a real egg instead – and now the egg is hatching!Based on the preschool animated series shown on Milkshake, Odo: The Egg is a charming picture book which captures all the warmth and humour of the TV episodes, with themes of building self-confidence and empathy in a unique beautifully-crafted forest setting. It includes a special spread at the back with reading tips for grown-ups and ideas for discussion with your child.Join Odo and his friends for more adventures at Forest Camp in Super Owl!, Show and Tell and Odo's Sleepover.
Odo: Super Owl! (Odo)
by OdoMeet Odo and all his friends at Forest Camp in this exciting picture book adventure, based on the animated TV series, now showing on Milkshake!Odo is a little owl who loves going to Forest Camp to play with all his friends. Today he has been reading his comic book and decides he wants to be a superhero too – he's SUPER OWL! He tries helping the chickens, and Leonardo the peacock, and even the toucans, but nobody needs his help. Then he hears the sound of someone in trouble – can Odo be a real superhero and rescue his best friend Doodle?Based on the preschool animated series shown on Milkshake, Odo: Super Owl! is a charming picture book which captures all the warmth and humour of the TV episodes, with themes of building self-confidence and empathy in a unique beautifully-crafted forest setting. It includes a special spread at the back with reading tips for grown-ups and ideas for discussion with your child.Join Odo and his friends for more adventures at Forest Camp in The Egg, Show and Tell and Odo's Sleepover.
Odo: Show and Tell (Odo #5)
by OdoMeet Odo and all his friends at Forest Camp in this exciting picture book adventure, based on the animated TV series, now showing on Milkshake!Odo loves going to Forest Camp to play with all his friends, and today it's Show and Tell, but Odo has forgotten to bring anything. He goes looking for something to show and meets Reggie, the fox. Odo thinks it's a great idea to take Reggie to Show and Tell – but will everyone else agree?Based on the preschool animated series shown on Milkshake, Odo: Show and Tell is a charming picture book which captures all the warmth and humour of the TV episodes, with themes of building self-confidence and empathy in a unique beautifully-crafted forest setting. It includes a special spread at the back with reading tips for grown-ups and ideas for discussion with your child.Join Odo and his friends for more adventures at Forest Camp in The Egg, Super Owl! and Odo's Sleepover.
Odo's Sleepover (Odo #7)
by Amanda LiMeet Odo and all his friends at Forest Camp in this exciting picture book adventure, based on the animated TV series, now showing on Milkshake!Odo loves going to Forest Camp to play with all his friends. Today he is very tired because he can't stay up all night like all the other owls, but then his parents say he can have a sleepover to help keep him awake! Odo and all his friends have a really fun time playing lots of games, but then a spooky visitor arrives – will Odo save his friends?Based on the preschool animated series shown on Milkshake, Odo's Sleepover is a charming picture book which captures all the warmth and humour of the TV episodes, with themes of building self-confidence and empathy in a unique beautifully-crafted forest setting. It includes a special spread at the back with reading tips for grown-ups and ideas for discussion with your child.Join Odo and his friends for more adventures at Forest Camp in Super Owl, The Egg and Show and Tell in the same series!
Open Throat: 'An instant classic' - The Guardian
by Henry HokeShortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize for Fiction'An instant classic' - The GuardianI’ve never eaten a person but today I might . . .A queer and dangerously hungry mountain lion lives in the drought-devastated land under the Hollywood sign, overlooking the city that humans call ‘ellay’.Lonely and fascinated by humanity’s foibles, the lion spends their days grappling with the complexities of their own identity, and ultimately the question: Do they want to eat a person, or become one?'A bloody masterpiece.' - Melissa Broder, author of The Pisces'Witty, emotional and gripping, Open Throat is a short but savage thrill ride' - The Independent'Open Throat is Bret Easton Ellis meets mountain lion in the Hollywood Hills . . . it already has people talking' - The Sunday Times
The Wonderful World of James Herriot: A charming collection of classic stories
by James HerriotThe perfect gift for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, this is a charming collection of classic stories from James Herriot’s much-loved books with insights into his life and work from his children Rosie and Jim.With astute observations and boundless humour, country vet Herriot captures the spirit of the Yorkshire Dales and of rural communities on the cusp of change, before tractors and machines had taken over and modern medicines and antibiotics transformed veterinary work. Along the way a beloved cast of characters emerges, from the squabbling brothers Tristan and Siegfried to Herriot’s hapless courtship and eventual family life with Helen Anderson. But it’s the animals which are at the heart of Herriot’s stories. Whether he’s dodging a raging bull on a risky artificial insemination assignment, becoming pen pals with Tricki Woo the spoilt Pikingese or the inevitable trials and tribulations of lambing season, there’s never a dull moment in Herriot’s company.At times moving and often laugh-out-loud funny, The Wonderful World of James Herriot will delight fans old and new.
This Little Dinosaur: A Roarsome Twist on the Classic Nursery Rhyme! (This Little... #1)
by Coral ByersFollow ten little dinosaurs as they dress up, explore and more in this fun preschool counting book based on the classic nursery rhyme This Little Piggy. This little dinosaur stamps and stompsThis little dinosaur swoops and soars . . .It's dress-up time! In their colourful costumes ten excited children become noisy, roaring dinosaurs and an ordinary preschool classroom becomes a fantastical prehistorical world where anything is possible! Go along with the little dinosaurs as they stomp, swoop and roar before running all the way home!With ten children to find and count as you turn the pages, loads to spot along the way, and a special surprise fold-out ending, this picture book is specially developed for imaginative little preschool dinosaurs everywhere. There is a bonus section at the end with reading tips for parents and carers, giving ideas for discussion and extra things for children to spot.This Little Dinosaur is a riotous read-aloud preschool adventure – come and join in the fun!
The Ogre Who Wasn't: A wild and funny fairy tale from the bestselling duo
by Michael Morpurgo"Light-hearted and rambunctious . . . a fairytale with a difference" — Guardian Best Children's Books of 2023The Ogre Who Wasnt is a fresh and funny story of a little princess who hates the stuffy palace, but loves the creatures she meets in the garden.From Sir Michael Morpurgo (Children's Laureate 2003-4) and Emily Gravett, the award-winning duo behind the bestselling picture book, A Song of Gladness.In this classic fairytale with a modern twist, meet Clara: a small, strong-willed princess who likes running wild, jumping ditches and climbing trees . . . but most of all, collecting creepy-crawlies and making them her friends. That’s not easy with a bossy butler and a pernickety nanny always on your case.When Clara discovers that an ogre she keeps in her shoe under her bed isn’t an ogre at all, he offers her a way out of her predicament. There’s only one thing she needs to do . . .
The Big Bad Bug: A Minibeast Mini Drama
by Kate ReadA richly colourful minibeast adventure from Kate Read, multi-award-winning creator of One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller.The Big Bad Bug, a self-proclaimed 'very rare species' is used to getting his own way, but claiming a giant berry all for himself is a step too far . . . Will he ever learn to share, and mend his bullying ways?This bug's eye view from the bottom of the garden will entrance any young child and show them the value of kindness and community. The Big Bad Bug is the perfect picture book for minibeast fans.
This Dark Descent: Enter the Illinir, the cut-throat horse race where your options are win - or die
by Kalyn JosephsonEnter the corrupt world of Veradell, where warring monarchs vie for a kingdom full of forbidden magic, illicit romance and cut-throat horse racing. Steeped in Jewish folklore, This Dark Descent is an explosive YA fantasy by Kalyn Josephson, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows.Mikira Rusel is out of options. With her father imprisoned and facing rising debts, there’s only one way to save her family from ruin: enter the Illinir, a high-stakes, cross-country horse race known for its high death toll as much as its flashy prize money.To have any chance of success she’ll have to recruit Ari, an unlicensed enchanter, Damien, a lord in the midst of a succession battle, and Reid; the brooding horse trainer who will be the key to Mikira’s survival.All her accomplices have reasons of their own to help Mikira - and their own blood feuds to avenge. And as alliances deepen and romances form, Mikira will have to discover where everyone’s true loyalties lie.In a world as dangerous as this, remember to keep your enemies close and your friends closer . . .
Vegesaurs: Based on the hit CBeebies series
by Macmillan Children's BooksMeet Ginger the Tricarrotops and the mighty Vegesaurs in this picture book adventure, based on the hit CBeebies animated TV seriesGinger the Tricarrotops is on the run from a herd of hungry Pea-Rexes – but what happens when three mischievous baby Peas decide they want to be her friend?Based on the preschool animated series, Vegesaurs: Ginger Meets the Pea-Rexes! is a funny picture book that captures all the adventure and humour of the TV episodes, with themes of friendship, play and healthy eating. Read the exciting story and then enjoy the extra content, including character facts and reading tips.Fans of this book will also enjoy Vegesaurs: Baby Bok's Flying Lesson, another picture book adventure based on the brilliant CBeebies TV series.
Vegesaurs: Based on the hit CBeebies series
by Macmillan Children's BooksMeet Ginger the Tricarrotops and the mighty Vegesaurs in this picture book adventure, based on the hit animated CBeebies series.It’s a quiet morning in Vegesaur Valley, until Ginger and the three baby Pea-Rexes hear something crying . . . it’s a baby Bokchoydactyl who’s got lost! The four friends work together to figure out a way to teach it to fly back to its mother.Based on the hit preschool CBeebies animated series, Vegesaurs: Baby Bok's Flying Lesson is a funny picture book that captures all the adventure and humour of the TV episodes, with themes of friendship, play and healthy eating. Read the exciting story and then enjoy the extra content, including character facts and reading tips.Fans of this book will also enjoy Vegesaurs: Ginger Meets the Pea-Rexes!, another picture book adventure based on the brilliant CBeebies TV series.
InvestiGators: A Full Colour, Laugh-Out-Loud Comic Book Adventure! (InvestiGators! #7)
by John Patrick GreenCrack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators: All Tide Up for another wacky adventure in the laugh-out-loud, full-colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. **Don't miss Mango and Brash in their World Book Day adventure - High Rise Hijinks!**'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.When the captain of a cruise ship is found drifting at sea, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers! Did it sink? Was it boat-napped? Are supernatural forces at play?!Can the Mango and Brash unravel this maritime mystery before a second ship befalls a similarly unfathomable fate? Seas the day and find out in this nautical adventure!The InvestiGators series is a hit with all readers of ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Never giving up- Pesky problem-solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids! InvestiGators, InvestiGators: Take the Plunge, InvestiGators: Off the Hook and tons more – and don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers!
InvestiGators: A Laugh-Out-Loud Comic Book Adventure! (InvestiGators! #8)
by John Patrick GreenLaugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Mango and Brash are back in Class Action – the eighth full colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny’' – Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.The InvestiGators are back . . . to school? Mango and Brash have always been a class act, now it's time to find out whether these alligator detectives can go undercover as school kids!When chaos breaks out in the classroom, Mango and Brash scramble to figure out who is after Bucky, the mascot at Mango's old school. Can the InvestiGators crack the case before Bucky is whisked away? And most importantly, is Friday still pizza day?The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:Fun teamworkNever giving upPesky problem–solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids: InvestiGators, Take the Plunge, Off the Hook and tons more. Don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers.This ebook has been optimized for tablets and smart devices to best display the stunning illustrations. This means changing the size and format of the text is not possible. For the best experience, please download a sample to your device before purchase.
Agents of S.U.I.T.
by John Patrick GreenFrom John Patrick Green, the creator of the side-splitting InvestiGators series, comes Agents of S.U.I.T. – the first in a full colour, laugh-out-loud graphic novel series perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey!Meet Cilantro the Chameleon! Newly appointed Agent of S.U.I.T!*Cilantro finally has a chance to prove herself . . . but her first big case is OUT OF THIS WORLD. As she begins to uncover a sheep-led worker’s rights revolt and an alien invasion conspiracy, can Cilantro earn her V.E.S.T.** and catch the bad guys?Created by John Patrick Green with cowriter Christopher Hastings and artist Pat Lewis, join the Agents in this standalone but complementary series.*Special Undercover Investigation Teams**Very Exciting Spy Technology
Greenwild: The Epic Spellbinding Adventure Perfect for the Festive Season (Greenwild #1)
by Pari ThomsonPari Thomson's bestselling series begins with Greenwild: The World Behind the Door, Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, with stunning illustrations by Elisa Paganelli.Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the earth itself . . . 'Phenomenal . . . If you don’t believe in magic, you will after you’ve read Greenwild' - A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefDaisy Thistledown has escaped from boarding school and has a mystery to solve. Her search for her missing mother will lead her across London and through a hidden doorway to another world, filled with plants and bursting with magic: the Greenwild.But all is not well in this astonishing land. Before long Daisy finds herself confronting a dangerous presence that threatens green magic on both sides of the door. Daisy must band together with a botanical genius, a boy who can talk to animals, and a cat with an attitude, to channel the power that can revive the Greenwild and find her missing mother - and save her own world too.Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Greenwild, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.'A spellbinding, enchanting read' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear'An eco-thriller novel every child should read' - The Telegraph'Greenwild is a thrilling adventure that takes seed in your imagination and runs wild!' - M. G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy'I adored this book!' - Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn