Modern Art Explorer is a witty and brilliantly illustrated introduction to modern art for children that takes readers undercover to discover the stories behind thirty famous artworks from the Centre Pompidou's collection in Paris. By going behind the scenes and turning each artwork inside out, young readers will see that artworks aren’t remote monuments but real things that are shaped into being by ideas, inspirations, human lives, world events and the materials artists use. Children will be entertained and intrigued by a variety of engagingly specific details and buoyed by their ability to understand what these works of art are all about. Award-winning illustrator Serge Bloch’s cheeky, comic and energetic illustrations serve to illuminate the information and the ideas in each artwork. The thirty featured artworks themselves represent the work of a diverse range of modern and contemporary artists from one of the world’s most celebrated modern art museums. Modern art has never seemed so
The best-selling Chanel Catwalk was the first book to gather every Chanel collection ever created by Karl Lagerfeld in a single volume. Now fully updated to include Lagerfeld’s final collections for the house and those of his right-hand and successor, Virginie Viard, this revised edition includes twenty-eight new collections. This definitive publication features a concise history of Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard’s time at Chanel as well as brief biographical profiles of each designer. The collections (from Haute Couture and Ready-to-Wear to Cruise and Métier d’arts) are organized chronologically. Each one is introduced by a short text unveiling its influences and highlights and illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images, showcasing hundreds of spectacular clothes, details, accessories, beauty looks and set designs – and of course the top fashion models who wore them on the runway. A rich reference section, including an extensive index, concludes the book.
Back by popular demand! For a limited time only, Narwhal and Jelly are back, bigger and better than ever! These two unlikely best friends are ready to welcome you to their pod and swim off on imaginary underwater adventures. Narwhal and Jelly are made of silky-soft fabric with embroidered details. Perfect as a reading buddy or displayed on a shelf or bed. These happy-go-lucky friends are sure to make you smile!
Lizi Boyd brings her whimsical touch to a new series for the very youngest readers. In this first book, sturdy die-cut pages that children can flip back and forth reveal the fun details and actions of
A fabulously funny picture book, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the superstar illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog. Each night, a farmer's chickens get gobbled up by a cunning fox. When the farmer has finally had enough, he decides the culprit must be found - and tasks his loyal dog with catching the chicken thief.Poor Dog searches and waits to no avail. And when Dog asks for help, things just get worse! Pig falls asleep, Sheep is too scared...who will help Dog catch the thief, and how? Tuck into this hilarious tale, illustrated by the one and only Axel Scheffler, written by Chantal de Marolles. A joyful clash of wits to be enjoyed again and again.Every spread features gorgeous original artwork by Axel Scheffler with lots of enjoyable details for families to spot together Axel Scheffler is the illustrator of a whole host of beloved classic children's books such as Stick Man and Room on the Broom Featuring a lively translation of Chantal de Marolles' original text by Alison Green, author
Explore the quirky chaos of Custard Manor as you help Penelope Strudel hunt down her birthday surprise from her Uncle Derek Custard.But watch out - there are puffins about! Penelope Strudel and the Birthday Treasure Hunt is a fun, eccentric search-and-find book perfect for children 5+. Explore every larger-than-life room in Custard Manor with two-page spreads filled with funny details, then crack the codes that lead you to the next room. With a host of wacky wildlife running amok throughout the Manor, children are sure to discover something new with every read.From T-Rex skeletons in the Museum Room to a giraffe in the Orangery, there's a surprise around every corner in Custard Manor. But those naughty puffins have trashed the place! Spot 11 in every room, alongside Crumble the dog, Lawrence the cat and an array of hidden details waiting to be discovered. Get busy spotting each item on the checklist in every room, then put your noggin to use solving a number of puzzles to help Penelope
In Fantastic Fossils, Donald R. Prothero offers an accessible, entertaining, and richly illustrated guide to the paleontologist’s journey. He details the best places to look for fossils, the art of ho
The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistenceIn an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humor, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all.Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that shares the most intimate details of the love Perry lost, his darkest days, and his greatest friends.Unflinchingly honest, moving, and hilarious: this is the book fans have been waiting for.
A Netflix Original series!The New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Last Kids on Earth series presents Quint Baker and Dirk Savage in their own epic adventure! June Del Toro went on a wild flight in a super-rad solo episode; now get ready for the dynamic duo: it's Quint and Dirk! Picking up after the events of The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race, adventure abounds as the best buddies encounter new monsters and embark on a postapocalyptic quest for the ages. You won't want to miss this essential Last Kids story that includes crucial details about the next book in the series!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in the jungle! Follow the finger trails and lift the flaps to discover sleeping sloths, swooping parrots, crawling tigers and many more. A gentle rhyming narrative with a die-cut finger trail, die-cut details and a chunky flap on every page. There is so much for little hands to explore in this fun first introduction to jungle creatures and their habitat.
This anniversary edition celebrates 35 years of the original Winnie and Wilbur adventure. Winnie shares her big black house with Wilbur her big black cat. So sometimes she accidentally trips over him.Ouch! After some spells that make Wilbur look very silly, Winnie finds just the right magic to make sure she can always see him. It's a colourful Winnie and Wilbur adventure! Korky Paul's intricate artwork is full of madcap humour and crazy details to pore over. Since Winnie and Wilbur first appeared in 1987, they have been delighting children and adults in homes and schools all over the world and more than 9 million books have been sold.Celebrating the wonderful relationship that exists between Winnie and Wilbur, this anniversary edition includes forewords by the author and illustrator, a gallery of Winnie and Wilbur's most magical memories, and sketches from Korky Paul's studio.
A beautifully illustrated series that grows with your baby.Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. Each story has been created in consultation with Early Years Expert Lizzie Noble, to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year.9-12 months prompts older babies to interact with the book, tickling panda's tummy and looking for details in the artwork to reflect your baby's ability to spot fine details and respond to basic questions. Jane Foster's black-and-white artwork features bold pops of blue, red and yellow, including hidden details - reflecting your baby's sharpening eyesight.Neither too long, nor too short, each story will easily fit into baby's day, to make reading together a regular activity. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.
What happens when a young Wall Street investment banker spends a small fortune to have lunch with Warren Buffett? He becomes a real value investor. In this fascinating inside story, Guy Spier details
A clear and simple manual of precise instructions for accessing the Akashic Records and confirming the accuracy of the information you receive • Details exercises, tools, and techniques to clear
這本書一定會讓讀者在閱讀（或重讀）哈利波特時，看到更多有趣的細節！書籍探索了霍格華茲學生在校學習的所有課程，從每門課程的教學大綱到準備考試的竅門！你會在書中看到以下內容： l 每個年級的課表l 教科書及購買地點l 考試和學校作業l 傑出的教授和學生們l 歷史研究l 教室內部圖l 魔藥學l 魔法植物野外指南l 魔法歷史l 心靈感應l 防禦黑暗藝術 還有許多其他內容！一起與霍格華茲的學生們沉浸在魔法世界的奇妙之中吧！ Certain to make reading (or re-reading) the Harry Potter series that much more intriguing, this book explores the full breadth of instruction at Hogwarts, as well as the fine details of each class, from each class syllabus to final exams. Inside, readers will find insights into:- Classes by year- Textbooks and where to buy them- Exams and school work- Professors and students of note- History of studies- Classroom layouts- Potion ingredients- Plant field guide- History of Magic- Legilimency- Defense against the dark arts- And much, much more!
Spot all kinds of woodland animals in this enchanting book and jigsaw set. The box contains three simple nine-piece jigsaws and a beautifully illustrated board book. Little children can recreate three of the colourful illustrations by completing the jigsaws, and have fun spotting details from the forest scenes in the book.3款9片大拼圖+1本小書拼圖完成尺寸17*17公分
Contains three beautifully illustrated 9-piece jigsaws of night-time scenes along with a book full of busy pictures and little details to find and talk about.3款9片大拼圖+1本小書拼圖完成尺寸17*17公分
A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book – slide the buttons along the special track to count the little trains in this fun twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks. Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, this is a counting book like no other! Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to make Daddy Train's little trains follow him along the tracks and off on their adventures. The irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Five Little Trains the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.With richly detailed scenes that are packed full of details to spot and heaps of favourite vehicles, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth. Look out for more Slide and Count books: Old MacDonald had a Farm and Five Little Ducks.
