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Snake and Lizard live together in a burrow in the desert. They are such good friends that Lizard decides to display their names above the burrow entrance.But three small words can cause trouble between friends. They must decide whose name should appear first. Then Lizard makes an unfortunate spelling mistake--he thinks it's very funny but Snake is not laughing. Snake finds some spelling of her own that will teach Lizard a lesson!The friends eventually find a way to put the argument behind them in this funny picture book that holds a mirror to our human flaws and reminds us that names and nicknames must be used with care.

Learn about excavators, rollers, trucks, cranes, and loaders in this original book of more than a dozen heavy construction vehicles. And enjoy all the animals along for the ride.When Cow wants to give a concert, she transports her piano with a telescopic crane. When Duck and Hen compete over who has the neatest lawn, hand mower leads to lawn mower to combine harvester—that ends the discussion! And what do rhinos like to make in their cement mixer? Pancakes, of course, and here’s the recipe (beware, you’ll need 32,304 eggs).This entertaining picture book combines funny stories with a perennially popular topic. Explore details about engine size and vehicle weight, enjoy flights of fancy in a gyrocopter or cherrypicker, and end the book with a modern fairytale about a tractor that lives happily ever after.

Little boys and their (imaginary) toys make for a very real story of rivalry and friendship...Kirkus Reviews (US), March 2013Anton and his friend Luke fight an epic battle to be declared the strongest

Cornelia and her parents move in to a new house. Bored, she is sent to play "outside." She discovers a hidden treehouse and a boy her own age."Do you really live here all alone?" she asks."No I live h

In a strangely heart-warming story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death.“Who are you? Why are you creeping along behind me?”“Good. You’ve finally noticed me,” said Death.“I am Death.”Duck was scared stiff. You could hardly blame her for that.Death, Duck and the Tulip will intrigue, haunt and enchant children, teenagers and adults.Simple, unusual, warm and witty — a picture book version of The Book Thief. This book deals with a difficult subject in a way that is elegant, straightforward, and thought-provoking.From award-winning author and illustrator, Wolf Erlbruch, comes one of the world’s best children’s books about grief and loss.In a curiously heart-warming and elegantly illustrated story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death. Duck and Death play together and discuss big questions. Death, dressed in a dressing gown and slippers, is sympathetic and kind and will be duck’s companion until the end.“I’m cold,” she said one evening. “Will you warm me a litt

The first in a funny chapter book crime series about a well-behaved child who doesn't fit in to his family of criminals--featuring a prison break, a diamond heist, and a lie that saves the day.Theo is good at most things. He can almost count to a thousand, knows several French words, and can operate the washing machine. But he can't lie or steal."You must try harder," says his mother sternly.The Pincher Family love to steal things. It's what they are born for! When his parents leave to visit the diamond exhibition, Theo's heart sinks. After breaking Grandma out of prison (his little sister needs someone to read her bedtime story), Theo sees no alternative but to stop his parents stealing the diamond. His shout of "Stop! Police!" brings them only delight--Theo's lie has shown he is a true Pincher.A mix of adventure, silliness, and everyday family life, and with bright and funny illustrations, this is a perfect chapter book for beginning and reluctant readers.

A beautiful read-aloud story book for all ages featuring 11½ goodnight stories from friends fox and hare who help each other get to sleep.

Gulp, gulp, gulp: one toy after another disappears into the mouth of the hungry wolf. Now he's almost full, just a last little fly for dessert--uh-oh!The Wolf and the Fly combines story and guessing g

A fascinating journey around the world of extinct animals. It combines cartoons with naturalist drawings, and mythology with science.Did you know there was once a beaver that was two metres long? That

The Big Book of Words and Pictures contains the whole world of childhood. There’s a kitchen, and all the things in it. There are planes and ships, plants and animals. Music and sports, colours and clo

A collection of stories about the friendship between Snake and Lizard. Suggested level: primary.

“Buzz off,” said the king, shooing the bee from his flower.“Don’t you know I’m the king?”“And I’m the queen,” said the bee, stinging the king’s nose.These stunningly illustrated, ultra-short stories a

一尊破碎的埃及貓像，讓Theo和Ellen的生活天翻地覆。媽媽Nic揭露家族過往，一段荒謬卻真實的詛咒再度降臨——當誠實人變成小偷，小偷變得無比誠實，一切秩序開始顛倒。Theo開始偷東西，Ellen卻再也說不出半個謊言。在追查解除詛咒的線索過程中，兩人闖入動物園、潛進古董店，也踏上認識自己行為背後動機的旅程。雖然故事情節誇張又富奇想，但也讓人反思：如果角色改變了，我們還是原來的自己嗎？Theo and Ellen accidentally break an ancient cat statue in the antique store. When they tell their mother Nic, she turns pale. It must have been the statue that ruined the life of their ancestor Nab Pincher!The curse of the Egyptian cat turns thieves into honest people and honest people into thieves. Nab met a terrible fate for a Pincher—he became a police officer.Now suddenly Ellen can’t lie and Theo is becoming a criminal.Theo and Ellen follow the clues to break the curse—after sneaking into the zoo through secret tunnels, breaking into the antique store and digging his way into more trouble, Theo must decide whether he is or isn’t a criminal.

In this slapstick, illustrated crime adventure, the honest Theo Pincher, who doesn't fit in to his family of criminals, finds himself suddenly on the other side of the law because of an ancient curse. Theo and Ellen accidentally break an ancient cat statue in the antique store. When they tell their mother, Nic, she turns pale. It must have been the statue that ruined the life of their ancestor Nab Pincher! The curse of the Egyptian cat turns thieves into honest people and honest people into thieves. Nab met a terrible fate for a Pincher--he became a police officer. Now suddenly Ellen can't lie and Theo is becoming a criminal.

An unconventional love story with a strong female lead and a pirate with a sensitive side, written by New Zealand’s leading children’s writer and illustrated by one of Japan’s foremost children’s illustratorsThis enduring tale of independence and family is an unconventional love story with a strong female lead and a pirate with a sensitive side, written by New Zealand’s leading children’s writer and illustrated by one of Japan’s foremost children’s illustrators.The fierce little woman lived in a house at the end of a jetty. She knitted socks in blue and green wool to sell to sailors who had got their feet wet. But when there were no ships at her jetty, she was quite alone.One stormy day, a pirate came to the house on the jetty. He stood on his toes, and starting tap-tap-tapping on the window…After a battle of words through the jetty trapdoor, these two windswept heroes find they are suited after all in a warm story of a carefree family.

A wonderfully simple story told with few words, unique illustrations, humour, and heart.Pom and Pim are going out.It’s warm. The sun is shining.What luck!Pom and Pim’s day is full of ups and downs, an

Annie enjoys spending time in the hedge at the end of the garden where she can keep cool and talk to the creatures that live there.

More funny stories and wry observations with the bestselling Snake and Lizard.Helper and Helper is a finalist in the New Zealand Book Awards for children and Young Adults.More funny stories and wry ob

A warm and heartfelt chapter book about Dani’s love for her dad and her friendship with Ella. It’s a story about sorrow and joy—and how life really is.It’s the second-to-last day of school and Dani’s

On each spread of this delightful board book, vibrant illustrations of faces, animals, toys, and more gaze back at the reader. Labels give the Spanish and English words for what we see--colors, shapes, eyes, ears, nose, hair--and there are more connections to find in every illustration pair.Words and images are chosen to include the unexpected and imaginative alongside the obvious, making this more than just a first-words book. This is a bilingual book for adult reader and child to learn and explore together--to ask questions, point, and talk--or to enjoy quietly alone.

Papa Monkey and Little Monkey are on their way. But the street is very busy and they are moving so slowly! Little Monkey loses patience and jumps onto the fire engine. Up the ladder from there and he

The baby wants breakfast so Malcolm gets out of bed to get started. Then in comes Toby. And Una and Toto, then Alice—they’re hungry too. And Conrad from next door and his sister Ruby! Everyone has a r

獲2020年瑞典奧古斯特文學獎！日記手法與插圖描繪成長的苦澀孤獨與美好。 Winner of the prestigious Swedish August Prize 2020.A bright, contemporary and fearless novel about an ordinary extraordinary eleven-year-old trying to win back her best friend and get her mother to stop sighing.Cricket Karlsson is going to become an artist just like her aunt, who loves cheese and art and always speaks her mind. Not like Cricket’s mother, who is dieting and sighs at everything. But now Aunt Frannie has lost her joy and Cricket’s best friend has dumped her for the horse girls.Eleven-year-old Cricket Karlsson is a warm and complex character with an artistic soul. Written as a diary, tween readers will fall in love with Cricket’s tough yet charming voice as she shares her secret thoughts about her best friend break-up, her Aunt’s breakdown and experimental chewing gum sculptures. Punkish and surprising comic-style illustrations perfectly compliment this coming of age story.This is a liberating and unexpected story about growing up

A funky, large-format first book of words and pictures, Aleph is a book to share. Its instantly appealing illustrations introduce shapes, objects, and stories. Through big graphic images and contrasti

A scrumptious collection for anyone who loves good healthy food—and an occasional indulgence. Here are after-school snacks, breakfast on a stick, cakes, slices and dinners. Egg and Spoon is for childr