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Freddy Melcher is obsessed with Santa Claus: he has posters, clothes, underwear, action figures, everything but a photograph of the real Santa--and though it will take planning, trip wires, and staying awake late, this year he is determined to get the...
A new parent describes the love felt when embracing a child for the first time, and the feeling that all creation is welcoming the baby, too.
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Mission Beach is starting to feel more like home to Juliet, especially now that she is an official member of the Starry Beach Club (dedicated to making wishes come true), together with her new friends, Emma and Carmen; their current project is saving...
Told in rhyming text, two trucks, Mack and Rig, are paired up on their first day of class--Mack is a hotshot, all speed and power, and Rig is more cautious, but on the obstacle course they learn that their separate skills can work well together.
In Morningtown, animal families of all shapes and sizes are waking up, getting out of bed, washing up, eating breakfast, and looking forward to a new day.
A beautiful treasury of stories for every season from one of the world's best-loved storytellers. With gorgeous full-colour illustrations throughout, this collection will delight at any time of the year and makes the perfect gift. Step into a world of...
Want to become a Pokémon drawing expert? You've found the right book! This Deluxe How to Draw includes simple, step-by-step instructions on how to draw classic characters from every Pokémon region -- from Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle all the way...
When the first passengers climbed aboard the earliest ever underground train in 1863, it would have been impossible to imagine how the London Underground would change and grow over the next 150 years. From smelly steam trains running along a single track...
"A moving graphic memoir of growing up Pasifika in New Zealand... At school, Selina is ridiculed for her big, frizzy hair. Kids call her 'mophead'. She ties her hair up this way and that way and tries to fit in. Until one day - Sam Hunt plays a role,...
"Badjelly is the baddest witch there is. Tim and Rose have lost their cow Lucy and are going on a trek to find her. They are captured in an enchanted forest by Badjelly. Will Badjelly make them into boy girl soup?"--Back cover.
A rescue dog to the rescue! Lily is the smallest puppy in her litter and the only girl. Her brothers are bigger and stronger and like to push her around. When Lily meets a girl named Maggie Rose at the animal shelter, Lily discovers things are not so...
Ninth-grader Tim Beeman, struggling as a newcomer at elite Hilton Prep, is torn between using his special talent for speed by playing on the prestigious football team or by running with the more relaxed track and field team.
50 winter holiday-themed activities will keep kids busy counting down to the holidays and throughout the winter holidays.
Elsa meets the spirits of nature who live in the enchanted forest!
On a snow day, Biscuit gets ready for a sledding race.
A polar bear is coming to visit! Little Penguin has never met a polar bear, but has heard that they're scary. He wonders if he should believe everything he hears.
Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade football season to his recently-deceased father, an NFL legend, but the pressure to succeed is magnified by his inability to read.
From the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise 'Lonesome George', meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat. Featuring ad...
Princess Imelda has come up with a way to escape from the boring old palace and see the world. But while she's gone, the king and queen are convinced that she's been turned into a frog. When the magician they've hired to change her back turns out to have...
As the ultimate powerful construction toy, LEGO® offers endless possibilities - just give your imagination free reign! In order to assist you in this, our authors are revealing a wide range of construction techniques, also using various new bricks which...
Introduces young readers to some of the stealthiest camouflaged animals in the natural world and asks them to seek out these animals hiding in plain sight.
Poppy and Sam are getting ready for Halloween - but where's Rusty the dog? Little children will love looking through the peep holes and following the fingertrails in this charming board book, spotting lots of the animals of Apple Tree Farm along the ...
Todd Parr introduces readers to all the things they can do at school.
A new season is about to begin at the Shortbread family's circus! The big-top is ready and everyone is excited to get started. But as the shows begin chief clown Mr Birdcage is in a bit of a pickle - none of his hilarious props seem to be working! When...
Join real-life fire dog Dolley as she helps protect her city. Follow along as Dolley spends an exciting day at work.
Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same! for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington...
Sasha Silver has been invited to attend an exclusive equestrian clinic the problem is, certain friends have been invited also and after the way things ended at Canterwood's Sweetheart Soiree, there's almos no line between friend and frenemy.
"Jump on board the pirate ship and sail across the deep blue sea. You'll have all kinds of adventures with this band of buccaneers while singing along to the catchy song! " -- Back cover.
The boys are searching for exotic sea-life and they have a mission to collect pearls from the oyster-beds of a secret lagoon. But do the crew and passengers of Lively Lady know more than they should? Can they be trusted?
The boys are on board "Lively Lady", studying submarine life and searching for the treasure of the "Santa Cruz", sunk three centuries ago. But also on board is an unscrupulous former school-mate of Hal's who is after the treasure himself.
"Hal and Roger Hunt are colder than they've ever been in their lives, up among the ice floes of Greenland. This harsh land holds many dangers, from killer whales to grizzly bears, but an evil man may turn out to be the deadliest threat the boys have ...
The Island of Mist is under siege and Odge Gribble and Prince Ben are in hiding. Desperate to find out why the mist is disappearing, Odge travels through the gump to Vienna, to find a mistmaker expert. But in yet another case of mistaken identity, Odge...
Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance ... or can they? A funny, touching and triumphant story about being yourself and ...
Based on the bestselling graphic novels, this series of middle-grade novels contains all-new adventures. Welcome to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. The five scouts of Roanoke cabin - Jo, April, Molly,...
Today, Google is the number one internet search engine and the most visited website in the world. But a long time ago, two college friends, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, started out with just an idea. Find out more about Google’s history, the business,...
This board book, featuring Nikki McClure's signature papercuts, follows the journey of a bright red apple--the only splash of color in the otherwise black-and-white illustrations--as it travels from tree to harvest to snack to compost and, finally, to...
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text demonstrate the bond between grandmother and child as they share special moments throughout an ordinary day.
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text demonstrate the bond between grandfather and child as they share special moments throughout an ordinary day.
Rhyming text and images of animals offer a counting lesson for young readers.
An assortment of animals living separate lives discover they need each other when they have a chance encounter on a river.
In The Dark Wizard, the children travel to the coast of England, where Amy hatches and bonds with a new Beast. They discover the secret of Charlie's grandfather's connection with a sea-Beast, and in a thrilling battle with their enemy, the Dark Wizard...
When a little boy decides to talk to the moon at bedtime, his questions are seemingly endless. He wants to know all about the moon and how far it can see - from the sky-topped mountains, to the very bottom of the sea, where the mermaids swim. Does the...
"Hal and Roger Hunt dive into danger on a specimen-collecting trip to Undersea City. But it's not just sharks and killer whales the brothers have to fear when they are plunged into the depths of another adventureâ--Provided by publisher.
Fountains of fire, explosions ...it's hell let loose.' Hal and Roger Hunt embark on an earth-shattering expedition when they join forces with world-famous volcanologist Dr Dan Adams. And as their ground-breaking research of the volatile Pacific volcanoes...
After a fierce storm, a boy discovers a human skull, buried beneath the roots of an ancient tree. A skull with a legendary story... Homeless and lost in a dark, strange forest, young Robin is rescued by a motley crew of misfits. He yearns to avenge his...
With two attorneys for parents, thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone knows more about the law than most lawyers do. But when a high profile murder trial comes to his small town and Theo gets pulled into it, it's up to this amateur attorney to save the da...
"At the Mountains of the Moon the flowers grow to 29 feet and there is snow on the equator. Here the boys capture the rare white elephant and are kidnapped by Arab slavers, from whom they eventually escape."--Publisher's description.
Tennis means life and death for the residents of the magical kingdom of Nova, and for twelve-year-old Legacy, it’s the only thing getting her through the long days taking care of the other kids at the orphanage. That’s all about to change when she hears...
Mice and rats may be the most famous rodents, but readers will discover the diverse--and maybe even adorable--world of little squeaking critters. From cavies and capybaras to jerboas and gerbils to pocket mice and porcupines, get ready for the rodents....
Hi! I'm Jeanie – still 7 ¾-years-old, and back for another adventure with my BRILLIANT grandma, BAD NANA. There's a local winter talent show, and the whole town is SO excited. Especially as the SPECTACULAR Bobby Trulove is in charge. He is an old friend...
When Princess Pulverizer learns that a cowardly king has ordered all unicorns captured, it is up to the princess and her pals to warn the unicorns before it is too late.
A young boy, Yamo, lives in the Afghan village of Paghman. The peaceful village is surrounded by the bounty of nature. Fruit trees burst into bloom in the spring, and in the summer, Yamo's whole family joins in harvesting apricots, plums, and...
Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give...
With clearly-defined simple images that even the youngest children will respond to, it provides a multi-sensory experience that will help focus a baby's attention and concentration. Wave to mummy, daddy, the animals, the sun, the flower... and who's that...
"When Oma arrives to stay with Jake, Lizzie, and their parents, they want to make her visit extra special - so off the family goes to Jake's birthday party, the library, the beach, and many other places! These familiar childhood excursions prompt man...
"Buttons McGinty is back and this time he's travelling through space and time ... in search of his parents (missing, presumed missing). Join Buttons and his friends as they enter a universe unlike any you've seen before. This time Buttons and the gang...
"Mini Whinny, the mischievous little horse, plans to escape her annoyingly perfect stable neighbour! Goody Four-Shoes is the best ... at everything. She's graceful. She can jump really, really high. And her mane is too perfect. Mini Whinny doesn't like...
Discusses what astronaut is, highlighting female astronauts who revolutionized the role of women in the field and providing activities, including building a robotic arm, designing a Mars rover, and making a telescope.
A beautifully illustrated book which pairs poetry with non-fiction, telling the fascinating stories of the animals that have found their homes in urban landscapes all over the world. This beautifully illustrated book pairs poetry with non-fiction, telling...
Want to write a book? Well, the spunky, know-it-all narrator of this side-splitting story can tell you just how to do it. Packed with her signature wit and charm, bestselling author Lloyd-Jones--with whimsical illustrations from beloved illustrator.....
It is 1984 and forty years since Simon, Patricia and Evelyn and Larry first stepped through a magical library door into the enchanted world of Folio. When Patricia's daughter, Jewel, makes a mysterious discovery in an old bookshop, she begins a quest...
Amy Wild has a secret, she can talk to animals! She and her best friends, a dog, a parrot and four squabbling cats, love to help out creatures in need. So when the cats complain that their food is going missing, Amy's determined to solve the mystery to...
Twelve-year-old Idun is the goddess of youth, and her magical and deliciously-sweet golden apples are what keep all of the academy's gods and goddesses healthy and youthful. They grow year-round - even in winter snow - in one particular grove in Asgard....
Meet werewolf extraordinaire... Lottie Luna. Lottie Luna might look your average werewolf but she's really rather extra-ordinary. Born on the night of a solar eclipse has given her exceptional powers of super-strength, super-speed and super-vision. But...
When Piggie plays her new trumpet for Gerald, the elephant decides he must be honest in his response.
Are you curious about fossils, dinosaurs, and prehistoric life? Then dig into this stunning children's encyclopedia. This fully revised edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia- Dinosaur! is loaded with fascinating facts. Did you know that Velociraptor had ...
Hold your nose while you find out absolutely everything you never knew about poo! Did you know that... A week's worth of elephant poo weighs as much a 25 people? A lifetime of farts would fill 2,000 balloons? The world uses enough loo paper in an hour...
Take a journey into the unknown and discover the planet's wildest and most wonderful sights. Paddle through the eerie glowworm caves of New Zealand, ride with the wild horses of the Namib desert, swing off the end of the world in Ecuador, and be amazed...
The school play is coming up and Maggie the Maker can't wait to work behind the scenes to design the best set ever! But Hamsa has other ideas and Maggie is soon drawn into the spotlight. This is not Maggie's idea of fun and, for once, she's not afraid...
Eve loves to draw and design so she can't wait to plan her birthday party and create the invitations. The only problem is that everything has to be perfect. How will she decide what to do? Meanwhile her holiday to-do list is growing bigger and bigger....
In the first few years of life, babies' vision is still developing. They see first of all in black and white, and in bright, high contrast colours such as yellow and red. Designed to develop babies' eyesight, this book of friendly farm animals will s...
Here comes Elbow Grease! He may be the smallest monster truck in the derby, but he's got four big brothers to back him up. To face off against the gnarly monster machine Motozilla, they'll have to learn how to work together as a team. Inspired by John's...
The dinosaurs enjoy a variety of Halloween activities, including visiting a haunted house, carving pumpkins, and trick-or-treating.
It's 1911 and the young detectives of Taylor & Rose are turning their talents to espionage. On a case for the mysterious Secret Service Bureau, the daring Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lillian Rose must leave London for the boulevards and grand hotels of...
The true life stories of six little-known fierce ancient warrior queens are told with humor and vivid detail by an award-winning writer. For young readers seeking to be inspired by stories of strong women, this riveting book shines a light on six po...
Big Bad Biteasaurus is the biggest baddest bully. He frightens all the other dinosaurs with his big, bad bite. Until one day the other dinosaurs have had enough. Big Bad Biteasaurus is going to have to be nice – even if it means a trip to the dentist!...
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text invite the reader to make everything from a tower to a charitable donation, alone or with neighbors.
"Liz has a big class project to complete but how can she focus on it when her nosy new neighbor seems to be popping up everywhere? Liz must solve both problems in the nineteenth book of the Critter Club series. When a boy Liz's age moves in next door,...
"When a friend's pet bunny escapes into the World of Make-Believe, Daisy and Posey have to track him down in this ninth Daisy Dreamer chapter book! Have you ever heard the phrase 'quick like a bunny'? People say it all the time about me. It means that...
When Little Red arrives at Granny's cottage, there's someone BIG, HAIRY and very, very SCARY waiting in Granny's bed... Will Little Red be breakfast for that big, bad wolf?
Whenever Jule Ann goes outside, a mud puddle finds her and her mother makes her take a bath. Then one day Jule Ann thinks of an ingenious solution.
When eleven-year-old Gregor follows his little sister through a grate in the laundry room of his New York apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland beneath the city. There, humans live uneasily beside giant spiders, bats, cockroaches and...
For a war horse, Clyde is an abysmal coward, but he finally decides that even if he isn't brave he can at least act brave.
Marvel as you enter the fascinating hidden world of ugly animals in this encyclopaedia of the animal kingdom's most unusual and beauty-challenged species. It's time for ugly animals to shine! With more than sixty ugly animals to explore, this compendium...
All aboard! From the fastest to the longest, the oldest to the newest, through tunnels, across bridges and up mountainsides, take a fascinating ride through the world of trains in this brilliant new book from illustrator James Gulliver Hancock. In th...
Introduces the flags of the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, describing their designs, colours, and symbols.
A hungry cat gets a job hunting mice at a sumo training center (heya), but once the mice are gone he continues to stuff himself until he is too fat to chase the mice that have returned--so he decides to train with the sumo wrestlers, and SumoKitty becomes...
"Russell is a middle schooler; he excessively doodles in his spiral notebook; he has two best friends, Charlotte and Preston; he is not-so-great at sports; and he is pond scum. Nicknamed 'Swamp Kid' by his classmates, Russell has algae for hair, a tree...
Did you know that new planets are discovered almost every day? Or that you can use a telescope to see millions of years into the past? From the planets and moons of our solar system to the farthest reaches of the universe, this book is an essential guide...
"Oh no! All the reindeer are sick, so Santa can't deliver his presents! Luckily, Santa's Elf, Digit, has invented Robodolph to fly the sleigh instead. The only problem is that Santa accidentally programs Robodolph to fly them to another galaxy! To get...
Something so DREADFUL, it's enough to curl your tail with TERROR (if you have one, of course)... A spine-jangling HOWLING has been heard in the middle of the night, favorite toys have been STOLEN, trash bags have been SHREDDED and all the best pee-spots...
Max Einstein's typical day is not your average 12-year-old's. She: TEACHES classes at a New York college, Dodges KIDNAPPING attempts with her best friends, Goes on SECRET MISSIONS for her billionaire boss, Has a MYSTERIOUS CONNECTION to Albert Einstein....
With surprising honesty and words that resonate long after reading, A Hurricane in My Head tackles the themes of friendship, bullying, and technology. These poems say the things we can't always put into words; they may make you laugh, they may make you...
In order to rid herself of the curse placed upon her by the devious Fate Spinner, Annalise must enter the Labyrinth of Fate and Dreams and face the Fate Spinner, showing the world--and herself--what she is made of.
In New York in 1971, Jamila and Josie are bused across Queens where they try to fit in at a new, integrated junior high school while their best friend, Francesca, tests the limits at a private school.
A stunning picture book about one little girl and her orangutan friend, based on the Greenpeace film that became a viral sensation. When a little girl discovers a mischievous orangutan on the loose in her bedroom, she can't understand why it keeps sh...
Borderlands First XV have their sights set on becoming the best school rugby team in the world. But while the boys focus on their matches, many of their parents are serving overseas in the armed forces, and everyone is worried as conflict grows in the...
For this year's Pay It Forward Day, George and his friends volunteer to help serve dinner to homeless families. But when George finds out that his favorite movie star will be in town on the same day, he's torn. Should he keep his promise to the shelter,...
I've never minded that my name's Barry Loser because my coolness has always cancelled it out, but ever since Darren Darrenofski joined school with his horrible little crocodile face he's been completely ruining my life about it.
Two young boys visiting their relatives on Prince Edward Island become entranced by Sara Stanley and the stories she tells about the island and its long-ago inhabitants.
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