Creature Comforts

Fall in back in love with life in this gripping read about fate and second chances.The eagerly awaited new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Izzy has broken off her engagement to her fec

Izzy has broken off her engagement to her feckless fiancée Kieran and returned to her childhood home – the sleepy village of Halfhidden.She soon realizes that life in the village is anything but peace

It's déjà vu all over again when a teen volunteer project brings Alex Harcourt back to Yosemite. Cal Hollis is still the same hunky park ranger she kissed fourteen months ago—the man w

Almost everyone has a favorite doll, an aging teddy, or an unraveling blankie?either safely put away in a drawer or still lovingly tucked into bed at night. Adults and children alike treasure these cr

New Zealand has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world: more than half of all Kiwi households have a cat and nearly a third have a dog, while many have other pets. Yet, until now, no b

Perfect for bedtime or at any time, here is a visually stunning exploration of animal senses through dreams, from Caldecott Honoree and New York Times bestselling creator Brendan Wenzel.Welcome to a magical world of endless curiosity. You are a sleeping salamander. A dancing octopus. A speeding falcon...even a sneaking tiger and playful human child. As one dream slips into another, every page turn immerses you in the sensory wonder of the world and all its creatures, from the ocean depths to soaring skies, and everything in between. Each creature dreams and experiences life in a different way. Each is connected despite their differences.Poetic and universal in its gentle message of interconnectedness, Every Dreaming Creature yields deeper meaning with every read, offering new discoveries hidden within the acclaimed artist Brendan Wenzel’s dazzling, vibrant artwork.

From New York Times #1 bestselling author, Nathan W. Pyle, comes an out-of-this-world picture book about two aliens who encounter a vibrating creature, based on his STRANGE PLANET series.Join Strange

本書《Creature Clinic》是一部結合奇幻與醫療日常的圖像小說。故事發生在專為神話生物服務的醫院，獨角獸、巨人、牙仙都能在此獲得照護，唯獨人類被明文禁止。實習醫師 Kara Orc 一直遵守規則，直到某天，一名受傷的人類闖入醫院，迫使她在誓言與規定之間做出選擇。Kara 相信醫者的責任不該有所區分，卻必須隱瞞這個祕密，尤其她的上司正是嚴格的母親。本書以輕快節奏描寫母女關係、同理心與勇氣，幽默對話中帶著真誠情感。Kirkus 星級書評肯定其人物張力，School Library Journal 推薦為館藏佳作，是一本能讓讀者笑著讀完、又留下思考的作品。One of Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for KidsNurse, we've got a unicorn with a broken horn! Bring that healing potion--STAT! Welcome to Creature Clinic, the world's finest--and only--hospital for mythical beings. Here, everyone from trolls and unicorns to tooth fairies and giants can expect the very best treatment. Well, with one exception. Humans are absolutely, 100 percent not welcome. Doctor-in-training Kara Orc has worked hard and followed the rules her entire life to get where she is now. But when a human in need shows up at the hospital, her obedience is put to the test. Sure, most humans are dangerous, destructive beasts, but Kara took an oath to help all creatures. Even humans deserve car

What marks out a real princess? Why, the ability not to be fooled by fine trappings and the seeming comforts of a lush looking bed. A gorgeous and funny retelling of a timeless tale, with free online audio.

There is a cave. A cave that is home to a creature. A creature that never leaves its cave... Because of a wolf. The wolf tries everything to get the creature to leave the cave, to no avail. But what w

From wailing ghosts to cackling witches, from rumbling thunder to a howling wolf, this irresistible novelty book is full of fun and spooky surprises. When you move a slider you'll see and hear a Halloween creature... but there's more! When you move the same slider back in the opposite direction, a completely different spooky sound will happen as another creature pops into view.With endearing illustrations of the different beasties and exciting sounds, this is a perfect gift to get young children excited about Halloween.

One magical inn, two kids with supernatural powers, and an ancient Celtic creature trying to destroy their world by Halloween night... Halloweentown meets Supernatural in this spooky middle-grade series from the acclaimed author of the Storm Crow duology! Thirteen-year-old Anna Ballinkay has never been normal. Her family uses their psychic abilities to help run the Ravenfall Inn, a magical B&B between the human world and the Otherworld. But it's hard to contribute when your only power is foreseeing death. So when fourteen-year-old Colin Pierce arrives at Ravenfall searching for his missing older brother, Anna jumps at the chance to help. But the mysteries tied to Colin go much deeper than either of them expects... Now the supernatural creature straight out of Celtic mythology, one with eerie connections to Colin's family, is coming after them. If Anna and Colin can't stop the creature by Halloween night, it would spell destruction for Ravenfall and the world as they know it.

Explore the creatures of the Star Wars galaxy with this colorful reader based on the Star Wars: Galaxy of Creatures animated shorts!Join adventurous droid 5F-RE (you can call him Aree) as a member of the Galactic Society of Creature Enthusiasts as he journeys across the galaxy to learn everything there is about wildlife big and small. From how to teach porgs to do tricks to how to brush a rancor’s teeth, Aree will get answers to the biggest – and silliest – creature questions.Adorable creature animations and beautifully drawn environments along with fun facts and slapstick comedy are sure to delight Star Wars fans of all ages!

′They all agreed that it was a huge creature, luminous, ghastly and spectral.′Originally serialised in The Strand Magazine, Conan Doyle′s ′The Hound of the Baskervilles′ follows the infamous Sherlock

It's the Festival of Fish – the biggest party of the year! Everyone seems to be having a great time … except for Blobfish. The clownfish tells some funny gags, the sawfish does magic tricks and the dolphin swims loop-the-loops, but no-one can make Blobfish happy.Or can they?Featuring energetic rhyme, joyful illustrations and some fascinating blobfish facts, Cheer Up, Blobfish! is a celebration of difference that stars one VERY misunderstood sea creature.

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a hugely popular bestselling children's author. "I, Victor Frankenstein, will explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation..."Driven by a boundless ambition to create life itself, young scientist Victor Frankenstein creates his own being from stitched-together body parts. But when he succeeds in bringing his creature to life, the result is horrific; a towering, hideous-bodied monster with the innocent soul of a newborn child.Spurned by its creator and rejected by society, the initially gentle creature turns on its maker and wreaks a trail of vengeful murder and tragedy. The original work of horror/science fiction abridged for today's young readers.

一顆神祕流星墜落在Grotteskew古堡──但那不是星星，而是世界知名的怪物獵人Dotty Dauntless！她來這裡不是觀光，而是打算「帶走」最強大的那位怪物，證明她才是最勇敢的怪物行家。Stitch Head和好友Arabella決定阻止這場荒唐的計畫，因為對他們來說，古堡裡的每一位「作品」，都是家人。這是《Stitch Head》系列的最後一集，結合哥德式插圖與幽默驚奇的劇情，講述小小縫線怪與他的夥伴們如何用勇氣和智慧守護彼此。In this sixth and final book in the Stitch Head series, a fearless monster hunter hatches a plan to take the Creature from the castle--and it's up to Stitch Head and his friends to stop her! Stitch Head and Arabella are stargazing one night when Stitch Head sees a large flying object headed right for them. It crashes into the castle, and out from the wreckage emerges Dotty Dauntless, a fearless, world-renowned monster hunter. Dotty had learned that Castle Grotteskew is filled with monsters, so she hatches a plan to take the Creature with her in order to win a bet. Can Stitch Head, Arabella, and the rest of the creations stop her--and save the Creature? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout. Welcome to Castle Grotteskew, where Mad Professor E

A monster has broken into Jack's garden and stolen his favourite yellow underpants. The cheek! Jack sees his chance to flex his new fairy skills and embark on his first ever solo mission. Unfortunately, in chasing the creature across town and leaving a trail of chaos in his wake, Jack breaks every rule in the fairy rule book (you must keep the magical kingdom a secret from humans, no one can know you are really a fairy, and you must NEVER EVER cause a lorry to crash into a take-out restaurant shop, creating a ketchup spillage across the high street whilst in pursuit of a magical creature who has your pants).Will Jack get his wand back, track down the monster, and make everything right again before he's kicked out of the magical kingdom for good?

Max has just moved to Animal Island and it's full of new friends: Orlando, Crumbs, Moose, Pedalo and a very special creature called a CHAFFY . . .Chaffy is lost! So it's down to Max to find where Chaffy belongs . . .and YOU can help!A heart-warming, interactive adventure story, full of friendship and joy, from bestselling author/illustrator Jamie Smart!

In this wonderfully festive picture book, Yuval Zommer imagines the Northern Lights' fleeting journey from space to Earth and how they weave a special magic for the animals and people living in the frozen lands below. From tiny specs of dust to gleaming rays in the dark, the Northern Lights travel across the Arctic, uniting every creature in a celebration that reverberates through land and sea.

The second story in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by former Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Freya Hartas. Joining the family business, animal-lover Bryony proves to be an extraordinary taxidermist, whose tender fingers create displays which comfort, educate and astound. But when Byrony’s proud father boasts of her skill, who should come calling but the secretive King of all Mythica.Locking her away, he gives her three horrible tasks … three impossible tasks! It’s only then that a strange, sinister creature emerges from the shadows of the castle, offering Bryony a helping hand… But at what cost?Frankenstein meets Rumpelstiltkin in this expertly-stitched story about a powerful king, a girl unafraid to stand up for her beliefs, and a monstrous little creature with magic – and greed – in his bones.

From #1 New York Times bestseller Katherine Applegate, a singular middle-grade novel about a girl who risks everything to help a handmade creature who comes to life.The earth is old and we are not, an

The fourth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series created by dynamic duo, Jory John and Pete Oswald.Meet the Couch Potato! Here to join the Bad Seed, the Good Egg, and the Cool Bean, is a laidback potato who realizes there is much more to life than slouching on the couch.The Couch Potato has everything he wants within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out and his dog’s treadmill is fried, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs...Children of all ages will laugh along as they learn alongside their new favorite spud that balancing activity and inactivity is the root to true happiness.

In this hilarious lift-the-flap board book, a HUNGRY wolf is ready to gobble up whatever animal crosses his path, with a quick “chomp, chomp!” But when he gobbles up one creature who’s a little more c

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved―and frightening!―characters of our time.Find out how Dracula―a smooth-talking count with a dark secret―became the infamous creature we all know an

A beautiful pop-up book as you've never seen before.Swing through the lush jungle canopy, crunch across the glittering ice floes,prowl through the savanna grasslands. In each habitat, a wild creature

Among the towering fir trees of the Pacific Northwest, a famously elusive creature is in serious trouble. All Elliot wants is a nice, normal day at school. All Uchenna wants is an adventure. Gues

The first book in Sarah J. Maas’ #1 New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, now in an all-new, luxe edition.When Feyre Archeron kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature

Mr. Squirrel is back in another hilarious tale. Mr. Squirrel can’t believes his eyes—an unknown, mysterious creature is under his tree. It must be the legendary king of the forest. Will the king

One by one, the Bad Guys are vanishing. TAKEN by a creature with way too many teeth and far too many bottoms. Is this the end? Maybe. But will it be funny? You bet your butt it will!

Henry isn’t happy when an uninvited guest suddenly interrupts his tea break. And he is less than thrilled when the little creature decides to stay – along with its annoying habit.With the unwelcome vi

With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Emily Alder, Lecturer in Literature and Culture at Edinburgh Napier University 'Each time I dip a living creature into the bath of burning pain, I say: this time I

A bold, humorous rendition of "The Three Blind Men and the Elephant", magnificently illustrated by an award-winning artist!When the villagers hear of a huge and mysterious creature t

《冰與火之歌》外傳，傳說中難以馴服的「冰龍」居然和冬天出生的Adara意外的合，在Adara的家鄉危急時，「冰龍」要如何與Adara合作拯救她的家園? In the world of A Song of Ice and Fire the ice dragon was a creature of legend and fear, for no man had ever tamed one. Wh