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Celebrating the universal joy of chicken soup. This is a celebration of one of the most widely interpreted, and beloved dishes the world over. With more than 100 recipes dedicated to this one special,

Are you ready to begin your journey through space? Then all you have to do is look up into the night sky. What can you see?Marvel at the twinkling stars, and the constellations that they make. Learn about what different cultures call each shape and what the patterns means to them.Then get ready to venture farther – out into the solar system and past what the naked eye can see. Hop from planet to planet and discover what makes Earth different, or similar, to its celestial neighbours. Marvel at the ways that humans have explored our solar system, and beyond, with space shuttles, rockets and probes. There is a whole wide universe out there, with secrets and mysteries to solve.Grab your telescope and get ready for the intergalactic journey of a lifetime!

A new play on the fable of the tortoise and the hare. This is a picture book for drivers of all ages, with sounds, animals, vehicles, characters and jobs.

Little bat is hiding! Children will love peeping through the holes in the pages of this charmingly illustrated book in search of the elusive bat. With fingertrails to touch and details to talk about,

With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too! Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage children to actively engage and explore. The playful flaps are perfect for little ha

The third book in the magical Faraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton. The mischievous Connie comes to enjoy a few days with Joe, Beth and Frannie whil

When sunlight fades and shadows fall come walk a while with me. We'll watch the sky as stars appear and count each one we see. A radiant celebration of the love between parent and child.

Whoever heard of a kuppy? Or how about a radgie? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that will put a new twist on learning about favourite pets. With rhyming non-fiction text, fun facts, fantastic pop-ups and beautiful artwork from Carmen Saldana, these books are sure to raise a few giggles.

This delightful pack contains a 100-piece jigsaw of a lively forest scene for children to assemble, as well as a 24-page picture puzzle book teeming with animals that can be found in forests. There is

With gorgeous pictures by a host of top illustrators, KIND is an inspiring picture book about the many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to making those from other countries feel welcome. A donation from every copy of Kind sold goes to Three Peas, a charity which supports refugees who have fled their homes. Imagine a world where everyone is kind - how can we make that come true?With gorgeous pictures by a host of the world's top illustrators, Kind is a timely, inspiring picture book about the many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to helping those from other countries feel welcome.The book is endorsed by The Gruffalo illustrator Axel SchefflerA donation from every copy of Kind sold goes to Three Peas, a charity which supports refugees who have had to flee their homes.comes with a dust jacket Illustrators included: Beatrice Alemagna, David Barrow, Rotraut Susanne Berner, Quentin Blake, Serge Bloch, Melissa Castrillón, Benja

A masterpiece of storytelling with evocative and stunning illustrations, destined to be read for years to come.The wishing stars burn bright tonight, the air is thick with dreams,And a deeply sleeping

** Now a major TV series on Channel 5 **Now settled into the sleepy Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and married to Helen the farmer's daughter, James Herriot thinks he's finally got himself sorted. But life as a vet in the 1930s was never going to be easy. Quite aside from his unpredictable colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, he must contend with new-fangled medical techniques, delivering calves after far too much home-made wine, and a grudge-holding dog called Magnus who never forgets.And then, with Britain on the verge of war, James faces a decision that could separate him from Darrowby - and Helen - for ever . . .Since they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Bright and Beautiful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain's best-loved authors. 'I grew up reading James Herriot's books and I'm delighted tha

A beautiful and gentle look at the circle of life, using Christine Pym's gorgeous animals characters to explore the emotions and facts around death, with questions such as Is it ok to talk about dying

Packed with games, activities and over four hundred stickers, Room on the Broom Sticker Book is a great gift for any child – ideal for journeys, rainy days and holidays.The witch and her cat fly happi

3, 2, 1 . . . Lift off! Join in and use the flaps to help the busy astronaut put on her spacesuit, launch the rocket and drive the moon buggy. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it too!Each cle

It's a busy day in the kitchen! Join in and use the flaps to help the chef as he chops, stirs and bakes! With interactive action-flaps, you can do it too!Each clever flap provides an action or scene-c

It's all action and excitement in Thomas & Friends: The Runaway Engine Pop-Up! Clear the tracks for the Runaway Engine in this action-packed Thomas book! It's perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers who love trains and all things Thomas & Friends. With both flaps and a big bold pop-up on the last page, there's plenty to keep children entertained. Thomas likes to go fast, but one day his brakes are jammed, and he can't stop.Oh, no! Can Thomas' Driver help guide him to safety ... or will there be a big CRASH?Young readers will love lifting the flaps to help clear the tracks for Thomas, and seeing the final pop-up surprise! It also acts as a first words book, with labels on key items in each image. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years.He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

The crystal keeper gazed around him at the shards of impure crystal, glittering furiously on the floor, and shivered with a terrible sense of foreboding.' Twins, Victoria Stitch and Celestine, are den

3, 2, 1... BLAST OFF into another adventure with NIBBLES the book monster! Join him as he causes chaos, meets a dragon and makes a brand new friend... Children will love to lift the flaps, peek through the peep-holes, and chase Nibbles through the third book in the award-winning series by Emma Yarlett (Nibbles: The Book Monster and Nibbles: The Dinosaur Guide).

Patience, Miyuk (97816168984340)Anyone with a small child knows that patience is not a virtue easily won. In this magically illustrated story the young girl Miyuki, who we first met in the critically

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?With the game between Kamomedai and Karasuno seesawing back and forth, Azumane is left feeling guilty and useless with all his blocked shots. How will he get past Hirugami, who has learned how to shrug off the pressure and stay calm no matter what? Karasuno’s ace comes to a quiet realization and finally awakens to his true strength!

Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels, a new My First I Can Read series with rhythmic text by Kelly Starling Lyons and joyful art by Nina Mata.Ty can’t wait to ride his brand-new scoot

The B on Your Thumb is a book of rhymes and delightful ditties to boost early reading. Each rhyme teaches a particular sound, spelling, or rule, and will delight young children with the silliness of t

Young William Shakespeare discovers that words can be as evasive as they are inspiring, but the best ones are worth the effort to tame into stories.With quotes and sly references to the famous works of William Shakespeare and the words he invented, this adventurous ode to language will delight readers young and old.It all starts one morning when words fly into William’s window. He wants to catch them, but they are flibbertigibbety and quick and slip right through his fingers. Soon whole lines of verse are leading him on a wild goose chase as they tumble, dip, flip and skip all through town, past a host of colorful characters the observant reader may find as familiar as the quotes. William remains persistent, and with time and the proper tools he finds a way to keep the words with him.

Fly along with the Fairylight Friends -- Ruby, Iris, and Pip -- in this magical early reader series!Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at ch

Zane Obispo's new life on a beautiful secluded tropical island, complete with his family and closest friends, should be perfect. But he can't control his newfound fire skills yet (inherited from his f

Comprehensive and definitive volume telling the complete story of how Aliens was made, featuring new interviews with some of the cast and production crew, and including many rarely seen photos and ill

This wonderfully silly young graphic novel about fin-tastic friends and first fights is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly!Squizzard is a little squid with a big personality. He loves telling jokes

With over 1.6 million copies sold, the Phoebe and Her Unicorn book series for middle-grade readers is an immensely popular and magical world of unicorns, adventure, and friendship.Marigold Heavenly No

The Big Fat Notebooks go to high school! A lively, fully illustrated guide to acing high school geometry, with clear notes on the big ideas, helpful tips for memorizing processes and remembering defin

Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure. In the fourth book of this chapter book series, Kitty, a little girl with catlike superpowers, teams up with another superhero to save a bakery from certain disaster. Kitty and the Treetop Chase is perfect for newly independent readers and for fans of Rebecca Elliotts Owl Diaries. When a new family moves into town, Kitty is excited to make another friend. But George, Kittys new neighbor, is quiet and seems to have nothing in common with Kitty. When night approaches, Katsumi, a member of Kittys cat crew, tells Kitty about a dog causing a commotion in the bakery. Kitty decides to use her catlike superpowers to investigate, and it turns out that George has his own superpowers, too! Together, they set off to track down the mischievous dog before he can cause even more damage. Kitty and the Treetop Chase is the fourth book in a series about Kitty and her superhero adventures. With a charming main character, loads of cats, and striking two-colo

"Brimming with charming illustrations and written with flowing wonderment, this is a fantastical slip of a story where magic and music combine to create enchantment. . . . A winsome tale that will mak

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath!Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head!Twilight must infiltrate the prestigious Eden Academy to get close to his target Donovan Desmond, but has he ruined his daughter Anya's chances with his outburst during the admissions interview? Perhaps the truly impossible mission this time is making sure Anya both becomes an exemplary student and befriends Donovan's arrogant son Damian!

The next great Dog Man adventure from the worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. You'll howl with laughter!The Supa Buddies bamboozled the baddies, but all's not right in the world. Dog M

The inner workings of a home are laid out for kids in fun, retro illustrations jam-packed with the technology behind everyday life.How does flipping a switch on the wall make the lights come on? Where

Owly and Wormy just want to help...Best friends Owly and Wormy have days filled with adventure and hearts filled with kindness. And when they discover a bluebird family living in a damaged tree, they

The sweet and funny second book in a new early-reader series, starring the spirited and outspoken Anne Shirley as she makes friends and settles into life at Green Gables—with a few hijinks along the w

The Big Fat Notebooks go to high school! A lively, fully illustrated guide to acing high school chemistry, with clear notes on the big ideas, helpful tips for memorizing processes and remembering defi

Capture your family Christmas traditions and celebrations through the years with Our Christmas Story: A Modern Memory Book for Christmas, an heirloom-quality memory album created by author and artist Korie Herold.With an elegant linen cover, archival-quality paper, and hand-drawn illustrations, Our Christmas Story will be a family treasure for years and generations to come.With space to record:•Meaningful traditions•Holiday celebrations you hosted or attended•Special gifts given or received•Photos with Santa or annual family Christmas cards•Cherished family recipes•And so much more!Special features:•Chic, timeless design•Elegant linen cover•Acid-free and archival paper•Generous 9.75" x 9.75" trim size offers ample space for photos and cards•Lay-flat design allows you to easily write in the book•A pocket in the back to provide space to safely store letters to Santa and other Christmas keepsakes•Lovingly designed artwork and thoughtful prompts encourage you to reflect and celebrate

Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast are back with a twist: they've been transformed into small children. Now it's a race against the clock to turn our favorite duo into grown-ups again! Lady Pancake is