Barry Timms

Get ready for a magical and hilarious adventure about the most fantastic unicorn EVER!This book is NOT about a unicorn! Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But THIS unicorn has a horn that can turn into the m

Noah has a new friend - a magical Starbird! She helps him feel brave on the darkest nights. If only her magic could make his daddy well again . . . A shimmering tale of friendship, kindness and courag

Scribble and Swoop are the best of friends - until the day they have a TERRIBLE QUARREL! Which friend will be the first to say sorry? And can an apology fix their precious friendship? The perfect stor

本書是 Barry Timms 與插畫家 Mike Byrne 合作的「Sums with Bums」系列第三部，以俏皮的韻文數數遊戲結合聖誕主題。故事裡，一群調皮的馴鹿溜出馬廄，駕著聖誕老人的雪橇，還吃掉太多抱子甘藍！書中押韻的句子節奏明快，搭配熱鬧插圖，充滿細節可供孩子觀察。隨頁附有數字線與加法練習，讓孩子在歡笑中認識數字，增添學習樂趣。最後更有特別的摺頁驚喜，適合親子共讀，在節慶夜晚留下歡樂回憶。A third title in the laugh-out-loud rhyming counting series, featuring a cheeky gang of Christmas reindeer, and offering a festive twist on number learning.Count down from 10 with the cheeky little reindeer and do your 'sums with bums'! Ten Christmas Bottoms is a laugh-out-loud rhyming story for preschoolers – a festive twist on the nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles.At the North Pole, a gang of mischievous little reindeer sneak out of their stalls, fly off with Santa's sleigh and munch their way through far too many sprouts! With hilarious rhymes, busy scenes full of surprises, and a special fold-out ending, this book is perfect for festive bedtime giggles and storytime fun.Learn & play!A number line to count up to 10 and back down againA page of simple adding up for early maths skill

A spooktacularly spooky Halloween book for children by Barry Timms with stunningly-detailed illustrations from rising picture book star, Laura Borio. Books are magic! Bookshops are spectacular! Don’t believe us? Join Henry as he helps Griselda Snook on the opening day of her spooky bookshop! From hunting down runaway jack-o’-lanterns to banishing dragons, Henry loves his day spent in Griselda’s bookshop, and he especially likes helping booklovers to find their next read. But can Henry find the perfect book for him?With an eyecatching, head-turning orange fluoro pantone ink throughout, this gorgeous book is a celebration of the magic of books and bookshops.Just like Funnybones by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago and The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers, Griselda Snook’s Spectacular Books is the ideal gift for booklovers and kids that love spooky books.

Get ready for fun, games and BIG bear hugs with a fabulous new friend!This book is NOT about a polar bear. Well . .. OK, maybe it is! But this polar bear can drive a train, roller skate, disco dance and even save the world. And there's one thing this bear does best of all - he gives the biggest, cosiest cuddles!With brilliant wordplay and a sweet and playful friendship at its heart, this is the perfect picture book for bear fans everywhere.This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys - watch out for bubbles, bumper cars, jelly mountains, treasure chests and magical adventures. Praise for This is NOT a Unicorn!: "Timms and Adamson put a genuinely fresh spin on the genre with irresistible word play, a joyful read-aloud text and gorgeous feel-good artwork." - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

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Three little mice. Three very different houses. But which is the happiest home? A timely tale about discovering true happiness and appreciating all that you have – with flaps to lift and peep-through

When a young boy named Henry steps into Griselda Snook's Halloween-themed bookstore, he's certain that he won't find a book that's just right for him--or will he? When Henry finds a key on the sidewalk and gives it to its owner, he follows her into a huge bookstore. Griselda Snook's Spectacular Books, which features a vast array of Halloween-themed books and caters especially to Halloween characters, has books for every interest. Despite the variety in choices, Henry isn't convinced that he'll find anything for himself. Could a guest reader at the store, Magenta Screech, have the perfect book for Henry?

Prepare for a hilarious adventure with the funniest dinosaur you've EVER seen! This book is NOT about a dinosaur! Well, not any old dinosaur. THIS dinosaur can become the most amazing things - a footballer, pirate, deep-sea diver, knight, magician and even a hairdresser! Having a dinosaur for a friend is one BIG adventure.This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys. Look out for spooky houses, prehistoric creatures, silly fish, sparkling teeth and LOTS of fun and friendship.With wonderful wordplay and a sweet relationship at its heart, this is NOT a dinosaur book to be missed!Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

Love Grows Everywhere is a gentle and lyrical story that connects the love that nurtures plants with the love that nurtures our relationships with one another.With lushly colored illustrations that tu

Meet a green-fingered family whose diverse community is bursting with love in this lushly illustrated and lyrical picture book. This beautiful and warmly-told story teaches us that love really does grow everywhere, in all shapes, forms and sizes. Through gentle, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, feel the love in a close-knit family who grow plants and sell them in their local market, and discover the types of love that exist in the many homes of their diverse community.There are kisses from Dad, songs with Grandma, charity from neighbours and playtime with friends. There's old love, new love and everything in between!But there's a new kid who is not quite so sure... Can the gardeners' daughter be brave and extend the love to him?Beautiful and characterful illustrations from the exceptionally talented Tisha Lee help bring this book to life, and the gentle rhyming text from Barry Timms helps underscore the message of kindness, charity and love.This warm and charming tale, perfect f

Scribble and Swoop are the best of friends - until the day they have a TERRIBLE QUARREL! Which friend will be the first to say sorry? And can an apology fix their precious friendship? The perfect stor

Haven’t you heard? Wolf is building a machine. A machine that makes dreams come true! “My greatest invention ever!” cheers Wolf. But what will happen when at last she turns the handle?An enchanting ta

Three little mice. Three very different houses. But which is the happiest home? A tale about discovering true happiness – with flaps to lift and peep-through pages.

It's Christmas Eve and the bears of Mistletoe Mountain are snowed in! Can the animals of Holly Tree Forest work together to help Santa to save the day?Santa to the Rescue! is a fun and festive picture

It's Christmas Eve and the bears of Mistletoe Mountain are snowed in! Can the animals of Holly Tree Forest work together to help Santa to save the day?Santa to the Rescue! is a fun and interactive pic

It's Christmas Eve, and the Bears of Mistletoe Mountain are snowed in! They have no presents, no decorations, and no festive treats! Can Santa save the day, with a little help from his friends?

A board book treasury of five Christmas-themed stories features endearing artwork and is ideally designed for shared reading time during the holiday season.

《職場英語核心詞彙精講》是一本專為職場人士打造的英語學習寶典。本書詳細講解了高頻職場詞彙，覆蓋工作中經常出現的溝通場景，如專案彙報、會議主持、面試溝通等。有單詞有例句，並把例句中的固定詞彙表達拆解出來説明學員更好地吸收語言知識。不同於一般的英語詞彙書，本書特別注重詞彙的實際應用。對於某些職場特有的單詞，如“onboarding”“ad hoc meeting”等，本書不僅提供準確的釋義，還會高亮注釋其在職場中的特定含義與生活含義的區分，幫助讀者更準確地理解和運用這些詞彙，避免在職場溝通中出現誤解和尷尬。通過本書的學習，讀者將能夠迅速擴大職場英語詞彙量，提高職場英語溝通的效率和專業度，無論是撰寫郵件、參加會議還是進行面試，都能遊刃有餘，展現出卓越的職場英語能力。這是一本職場人士必備的英語學習工具書，助力讀者職場英語溝通無憂，邁向職場成功之路！

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