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An entertaining collection uncovering the stories of dinosaur discoveries told in comic strips. Discover the story of Mary Anning, why there is a dinosaur called Sue, what the Bone Wars were and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.

An entertaining collection uncovering amazing stories of space exploration told in comic strips. Discover the history of the first missions to the Moon, how space rovers have adventures, the mystery of a floating poo and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consultant, Sophie Allan of the National Space Centre.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical

Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon soars into theatres on June 13, 2025!Learn about the fascinating dragons on the Isle of Berk in this exciting guidebook!Dragons come in all shapes and sizes, with different strengths and weaknesses. But make no mistake, they’re all mighty! Find out all there is to know about each species, like their size and special powers, in this guidebook to the dragons of Berk, inspired by the new film.Based on the bestselling book series by Cressida Cowell, DreamWorks Animation released two animated feature films in 2010 and 2014. Hugely successful, the films received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations. A third film is planned for a 2019 release starring Cate Blanchett and Jonah Hill. The franchise also consists of four short films: Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010), Book of Dragons (2011), Gift of the Night Fury (2011) and Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014).A television series showing the continuin

From the bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON comes book 2 in an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic - perfect for gifting. There is no Magic here on Earth. At least, that's what you've been told...But in an ordinary-looking house in an ordinary-looking village, live a group of children who have just uncovered a secret. A tiny and helpless Magical Creature lost far from home leads the O'Hero-Smith children on another Starcrossing adventure through the Which Ways and across the galaxy. The children have a plan to get little Bug back to the fiery-ice planet where it belongs, and to prove to their parents that they can be trusted with Magic along the way...But a witch's curse, venomous snowsnakes and a gang of fighter robots are waiting for them through the Which Ways. The fate of the galaxy is once again in their hands - they better not mess it up!A family with a Magical secret ... A child with a powerful Gift ...A

INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR * FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL * NOW ON NETFLIXBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the beloved HEARTSTOPPER series.INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR * FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL * NOW ON NETFLIXBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the beloved HEARTSTOPPER series.'Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnNick and Charlie are very much in love. They've finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick's house ... But with Nick goin

Join Stephen the Christmas Sprout on his mission to spread the gift of kindness in this shiny, festive picture book. Also includes a Christmas Kindness Advent Calendar with 24 examples that little ones can follow to be kind too!Join Stephen the Christmas Sprout on his mission to spread the gift of kindness in this shiny, festive picture book with a funny rhyming text that will have children coming back for more.Say hello to a small green chap called Stephen Sprout!Stephen is no ordinary sprout, but a Christmas sprout who is on a quest to spread the gift of kindness and he needs your help! All of Stephen's friends are having wobbles and squabbles, so it's up to this sort-it-out sprout to save the day just in time for Christmas . . .Get stuck in by doing 24 acts of kindness with the help of Stephen's Christmas Kindness Advent Calendar, to bring some Christmas cheer into the world.

Find out about the science of forces, energy, simple machines and more through hilarious cartoon stripsComic Strip Physics makes learning about the science behind forces, energy and simple machines fun!Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics

Find out about the science of living things through hilarious cartoon stripsComic Strip Biology makes learning about the science behind animals, plants and the human body fun!Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.

12-year-old Ben has a bully in his brain who tells him what to do. It makes dealing with a new school, new town and parents who are falling apart seem impossible. This heartfelt story about a boy with OCD celebrates how friendship can make you brave and find the strength to overcome anything ...A Read for Empathy Collection Choice, chosen by EmpathyLabNew town, new school, but the bully is in Ben's head ...There are 4 things you should know about Ben:1. He's 12 years old2. He's the new kid at school3. His special number is 44. He has a bully in his brainSometimes Ben's brain makes him count to 4 to prevent bad things happening. Sometimes it makes him tap or blink in 4s. Mostly it makes the smallest things feel impossible. And with a new school, a moody big brother, an absent dad and a mum battling her own demons, Ben feels more out of control than ever. But then he meets April, and with his new friend, Ben might finally figure out how to stand up to the bully in his brain, once and for

Discover the magical world of Nevermoor and the adventures of Morrigan Crow, in this bestselling, award-winning series for fans of Harry Potter and His Dark Materials.'Exciting, mysterious, marvellous and magical ... quite simply one of the best children's books I've read in years' Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike.Morrigan Crow is determined, daring and ready for a new challenge: to step into her destiny as a Wundersmith, master the mysterious Wretched Arts, and control the power that threatens to consume her. She and her friends are proud to be in their second year of attendance at the magical Wundrous Society, and together they can face anything.But a strange illness has taken hold of Nevermoor, turning its peaceable Wunimals into mindless, vicious unnimals on the hunt. As victims of the Hollowpox multiply, panic spreads. And with the city she loves in a state of fear, Morrigan quickly realises it is up to her to find a cure for the Hollowpox, even if it will put her -

2-in-1 edition of the first two stories in the BLUE PETER AWARD-winning mystery adventure series about11-year-old ace detective, Laura Marlin. BLUE PETER AWARD-winning DEAD MAN'S COVE is the first in a new detective adventure series from the author of the much-loved White Giraffe series. Orphaned Laura is sent to live with her uncle in Cornwall, convinced that a life of adventure is hers at last - and everywhere she turns she's confronted with mysteries.Is Tariq, the shopkeeper's silent son, a friend or an enemy? Why does her uncle seem intent on erasing his own past? And why is everyone so afraid of Dead Man's Cove? And in KIDNAP IN THE CARIBBEAN Laura Marlin has no idea that her dream holiday to the Caribbean might cost her and everyone she loves their lives, as they come face to face with pirates, a volcano and hungry sharks.

★ 人氣成長小說《How to Roller-Skate with One Leg》暖心續作★ 校外教學前進巴黎！艾菲爾鐵塔、馬卡龍與迪士尼的青春冒險★ 結合友情、成長與社群媒體議題的現代青春故事《Maya Bright》系列第二集帶領讀者前往巴黎展開青春冒險。Maya在法國交換旅行中嘗試成為身障生活創作者，卻發現社群媒體與真實生活之間存在巨大落差。當友情出現裂痕，她必須學會誠實面對自己與他人。本書溫暖幽默，討論社群媒體與自我認同，是一部貼近現代青少年的成長故事。Ooh la la! Join Maya Bright and her friends on a school trip to Paris in this funny, uplifting sequel to HOW TO ROLLER-SKATE WITH ONE LEG.Maya's class is going on a French exchange trip to Paris and she can't wait to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower, learn how to make macaroons and visit Disneyland. In hopes of becoming a disability influencer, Maya decides to share the trip with her online followers. But things don't go to plan when Maya is matched with Levi, a grumpy boy who isn't even on social media. Sightseeing with a prosthetic leg isn't easy, but Maya doesn't want her followers to know she's struggling.When Maya falls out with her real-life friends over her carefully curated content, can she find the courage to be honest and win them back?

Where do ideas come from?Maybe they grow in the ground like a seed. Maybe you bake them like a bun.Perhaps you can catch a shimmering idea from the sea, or pluck a ripe one from the branches of a tree . . . Follow a curious little girl as she tries to find the answer to this very big question.A playful celebration of creativity, imagination and discovery from award-winning debut creator, Forest Xiao.

《Boss of the Underworld #2: Shirley vs the Huge Beast》是 Tor Freeman 的搞笑彩色圖像小說系列第二集，延續第一集冒險，Shirley 追好友蟑螂 George 掉進 Under-Underworld，意外被封為臨時女王，攜手香蕉皮僕人 Peels 穿越垃圾場世界，對抗恐怖巨獸與 Dr. Parmesan 的實驗陰謀。Shirley 的最佳夥伴 George 被巨鼴鼠綁架到地底，她二話不說跳下洞穴，卻被真女王加冕為「臨時女王」！跟著忠心耿耿的香蕉皮僕人 Peels，一起穿越垃圾山、躲 Trash Bats 與 Sand Sharks，對決讓整個 Under-Underworld 陷入恐慌的「Huge Beast」。途中還發現 Dr. Parmesan 實驗室的黑暗秘密──這趟友情救援之旅充滿視覺笑點、瘋狂災難與意外反轉，保證讓讀者笑到噴飯！Second in a hilarious full-colour graphic novel series by the award-winning Tor Freeman, perfect for fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey. Come with Shirley as she falls down a hole into the Under-Underworld...Shirley follows her cockroach companion George into the Under-Underworld and finds herself immediately crowned as queen. With Peels, a banana-skin royalist, Shirley travels across the junkyard of this new world to rescue George and confront the Huge Beast who has been terrorising the land.

A laugh-out-loud adventure filled with 'quacking' bird puns, vibrant illustrations and hilarious high-stakes delivery-drama!Duck is a home bird. He likes splashing in the bath, eating bread in bed, and organising his sock collection. Yet, there comes a time when even the most unadventurous birds must fly the nest.And what better way to see the world, than as a Delivery Duck for Feather Force?!Soon, with his uniform, parcel and STRICT instructions from Osstrich Bosstrich, Duck is scooting off on his very first adventure . . .what could go possibly wrong? A fun-filled story with messages of perseverance and positivity, perfect for little ones obsessed with the post-people and delivery drivers who knock on their doors! Delivered by author/illustrator Tom Tinn-Disbury.

Discover the fascinating world of the Aztecs through 99 questions and answersWhy were the Aztecs mad for maize? What were chinampas? And did the Aztecs really make towers of skulls?! Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Aztec Empire.99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.

一起跟恐龍大吼、用力踩踏、享受書中帶來的各種關於恐龍的有趣韻腳吧！和青蛙、貓咪、狗狗一起，投入滿滿的史前韻律歡樂：恐龍、猛獁象，當然還有可愛的史前青蛙大軍登場！由暢銷作家 Kes Gray 和插畫家 Jim Field 聯手打造的《Oi Frog and Friends》系列已累計熱銷超過 300 萬冊！這本押韻趣味繪本絕對可以讓小小恐龍迷們咯咯笑不停。Everyone will want to get their hands on this roaring, stomping, dino-packed new title in the award-winning, bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series.The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Get your hands on this roaring, stomping, dino-packed new title in the award-winning, bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series!According to Frog, in dinosaur times sitting down hadn't been invented. So . . .Pterosaurs didn't sit on bendy straws?Velociraptors didn't sit on plug adaptors?And Triceratops didn't sit on lollipops?Join Frog, Cat and Dog for oodles of prehistoric rhyming fun packed with dinosaurs, mammoths and - of course - prehistoric frogs! With over 3 million copies sold across this beloved series, this hilarious new rhyming story from Kes Gray and Jim Field is the perfect picture book to share together. Gu

An uplifting and empowering tale about finding new ways to navigate big feelings, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. As a shimmering sun lit the desert at dawn,A clumping of camels awoke with a yawn. "GOOD MORRRRNING!" sang one,"YOO-HOO! Rise and shine!""I will!" called another."Today is DIVINNNNNNE!"But not everyone has woken up in a good mood: Cuthbert the camel is having a bit of a bad morning. He's hot, he's tired and he certainly WON'T be walking to the oasis today! There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING that will get him out of his grump. Or is there?When Cuthbert makes a new friend, he discovers that even if things get off on the wrong hoof, we're all just one smile away from a happy rest-of-day.A laugh-out-loud tale of how choosing fun can turn a grumpy, humpy start into a happy ending. This spectacularly illustrated rhyming tale from the award-winning, bestselling creators of The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could is the perfect read for anyone who's ever had The Hump.

"A contemporary Buffy" - Publishers Weekly Every other day, Kali D'Angelo is an average teenager. She goes to public high school. She attends pep rallies (reluctantly).She's human. And every other day in between . .. she's not. Though she's not quite sure what she is on those days, Kali knows what she does .. . she hunts, traps, and kills demons, hellhounds, and other supernatural creatures that threaten her world.On those days, she is practically indestructible. But when Kali notices a mark on a popular girl at school, she knows instantly that the girl is marked for death by one of these unworldly beings. And she knows she has only twenty-four hours to save her.There's only one problem . . .it's the wrong twenty-four hours. An action-packed supernatural mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games.

Discover more of the smelliest stories from our pongy past, in the hilarious gross-out guide to history for 7+ readers, by TikTok historian, Dr Suzie Edge.What's that smell? It's HISTORY - and it STILL STINKS!Did you know that ancient Romans used wee as mouthwash? GROSS! Or that snot was behind some of history's greatest discoveries? HUH?From French kings with boils on their bums to Victorians who liked to catch tears in special bottles, Wee, Snot and Slime Through Time features deadly battlefield diseases, disgusting dukes, beastly bacteria and slimy stories from the Egyptians to the Tudors and beyond.Packed with fascinating facts, hilarious illustrations and the snottiest, wee-tastic tales from our pongy past, get ready to be dunked into the foulest corners of history.

**《Boss of the Underworld 冥界老大》——爆笑漫畫冒險正式開啟！** 🌟 **得獎漫畫家 Tor Freeman 全彩圖像小說系列首部曲！** 🌟 當 Shirley 掉進深不可測的冥界，意外展開瘋狂旅程——與大蟑螂 George 結伴同行，對抗可怕敵人、穿越情緒沼澤、闖入黑暗下水道對決「綠色威脅」！但…冥界有千萬條路進來，卻只有一條能出去？！ 💥 **節奏明快 × 超爆笑 × 超獨特**！適合喜愛 **《Bunny vs Monkey》** 的讀者！ 🔥 **「這可能是我這輩子讀過最爆笑的書！」—— Jamie Smart，《Bunny vs Monkey》作者**First in a hilarious full-colour graphic novel series by the award-winning Tor Freeman, perfect for fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey. Come with Shirley as she falls down a hole into the Underworld ...'Boss of the Underworld is one of the funniest books I've read this year, maybe this lifetime, and I'm not even exaggerating. It's INCREDIBLE.' Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs MonkeyJoin Shirley and her giant cockroach friend, George, on a strange adventure through the Underworld. Will they triumph over scary foes, resist eating delicious things in the forest, navigate the Bog of Intense Emotions, and find their way into the dark sewers to confront the Green Mena

The second book in the hilarious CHEAT BOOK series, from brilliant author-illustrator RAMZEE. Join Kamal on his latest adventure, with tips and tricks from his cheat book to guide him along the way! With black-and-white illustrations throughout!NOT FOR GROWN-UPS!Wish you could hunt down a FEROCIOUS beast?Ever wondered what a REAL night sky looks like?Want to embrace your WILD side?Join Kamal as he attempts to SURVIVE THE WILD!Kamal's class is going to the woods and Kamal has promised to track down the infamous BEAST OF CRIGGILY WOOD. He throws himself into the wilderness with nothing but his two best friends, his wits and the mysterious Cheat Book.The Cheat Book promises its reader lifehacks for literally any occasion . . . But can it help Kamal to track down the beast lurking in the shadows, dodge all the poison ivy and make it home in one piece?Join Kamal on his hilarious new adventure, from brilliant author-illustrator RAMZEE. Perfect for 8+ readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Loki.

The Famous Five are back as a new group of kids head to Kirrin Island to help crack the mystery of the forgotten treasure. Join the Famous Five in this brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters.'A rip-roaring delight. Captures the spirit of Blyton with a fresh, fun new story.' Anna James, author of Pages and Co and Alice With a WhyCan the new Famous Five catch the thief and find the forgotten treasure before it's too late? Join the original Famous Five and a new group of children in this thrilling adventure series by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton.When Fran, Tom, Maddy and Gilbert the dog stay with Professor George Kirrin for the holidays, they soon find themselves caught up in a robbery of a top-secret treasure map. Professor George will have to tell them about an old case of the Famous Five if they're ever going to catch the thief and rescue the forgotten treasure...The Famous Five

From dreamy parties with toys to night-time dances with fairy folk, tuck into bed with this collection of short stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. Discover the midnight magic!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton’s bumper short story collections. New in 2025:Animal Adventure StoriesFive-Minute Magic StoriesChristmas Bedtime Stories

Seven titles included in this set: The Lion InsideThe Koala Who CouldThe Squirrels Who SquabbledThe Way Home For WolfThe Whale Who Wanted MoreThe Gecko and the Echo

Meet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites. And together they make an unstoppable team, especially when trying to solve a mystery! Perfect for fans of Planet Omar and Tom Gates.Meet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites. And together they make an unstoppable team, especially when trying to solve a mystery!Maysa and Musa are on the case when a priceless emerald ring goes missing during an event at their mosque. But first, Maysa has to cover up one of her lies - which lands her mum in a lot of trouble! Can Maysa save both the ring and her mum's reputation?Infectiously funny, and full of her trademark warmth, Meet the Maliks - Twin Detectives is the brand-new series from Zanib Mian. Perfect for fans of Planet Omar and Tom Gates.

★一本關於希望、友誼還有一座非常多鳥便便島嶼的故事★Rabbit & Bear暢銷橋樑書系列兔子受夠了！春天已經來了，可是怎麼跟想像中的不太一樣？不過大熊覺得，或許他們一起努力，就可以讓目前的狀況好一點。可是，兔子有一個計劃，牠決定穿過湖泊去尋找一個更完美的地方。而這場冒險讓兔子與熊在過程中學到了許多寶貴的事情，甚至完美之地可能比兔子還想的還要更近..........Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear ... and how friends can can accept that the world isn't always perfect. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.'A perfect animal double-act.' The Times, Book of the WeekRabbit is fed up. Spring has come, but it's not as perfect as he thought it would be.Bear thinks that if they work hard, they can make it better. But Rabbit has a Plan. He sets off across the lake in search of a perfect world.Crossing the water together, Rabbit and Bear learn many things, and discover that their perfect world may be closer at hand than Rabbit had thought.A story of hope, friendship, and an entire island made of bird droppings.

Best friends Bumble and Snug are bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure with some VERY jealous giants and learn about the world outside and inside. Bumble and Snug are competing in the annual Bugbop Ball Championships where there are absolutely no rules and lots of chaos! It all comes down to the finale where the pixie team are playing against some VERY jealous giants. When the trophy is stolen from the winners, Bumble and Snug put on their detective hats to solve the mystery.But there's another duo on the case and Bumble is determined to beat them... Bumble and Snug and the Jealous Giants is a story about jealousy, friendship and mystery, and one extremely SHINY trophy!Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for wise kids to share with their grown-ups. For fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Dogman.

When a little boy finds a lonely stone on a quiet beach, he decides to find him the perfect home among other stones just like him. But nowhere feels quite right for little Stone. And just as the boy is about to give up, he realises that he may have had the perfect home for Stone all along .. . A touching story about finding friends in unexpected places, from the award-winning creators of My Pet Star.Praise for My Pet Star:"The perfect book for bedtime or snuggling up with" BookTrust

Find out about the science of materials, atoms and states of matter through hilarious cartoon stripsComic Strip Science: Chemistry makes learning about the science behind behind materials fun! It covers topics such as different states of matter, changing states, atoms and much more.Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet like you've never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: Romeo and Juliet has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Wendy Tan Shiau Wei. The epic, tragic love story reads like your favourite film on the page - as Death stubbornly hovers over the heads of our star-crossed lovers.Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand. Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels.Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly- introductory materials to help set the scene and context of eac

Shakespeare's Macbeth like you've never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: Macbeth has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Jason Millet and Edu Rubio. The tragic downfall reads like your favourite action film - as Macbeth's desperation becomes more and more deadly. Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand.Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels. Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly- introductory materials to help set the scene and context of each story- heaps of extra material at th

★ 🏆 2025 Week Children’s Book Awards 圖像小說年度大獎★ 害羞男孩 × 閃亮獨角獸角 × 冥界冒險全面啟動★ 《Bunny vs Monkey》與《Dog Man》讀者進階首選★ 全彩爆笑又暖心，7–11歲漫畫迷必收有些人成長會長高——布萊恩長出的是——角。一開始，只是頭上小小一個腫包。然後它長大……再長大……最後變成一根閃閃發光、還會唱歌的獨角獸角！對一個害羞到不敢舉手發言的男孩來說，這絕對是最不想要的「超能力」。但命運可不等人。當來自異界的黑影生物綁走他最好的朋友艾弗里，布萊恩不得不接受自己「獨角少年」的身分，踏上一場直闖冥界的危險旅程。他真的能拯救好友嗎？還是會在成為英雄之前，先被自己的緊張打敗？色彩繽紛的分鏡、節奏飛快的冒險，加上溫柔描寫「與眾不同」的勇氣，這是一部笑點與感動並存的英雄成長故事。當黑暗逼近，最耀眼的光，可能正來自那根你最不想擁有的角。本書《Unicorn Boy》以一個害羞男孩的奇幻變身，開啟兼具笑點與冒險的圖像小說系列。Brian 原以為自己一生平凡，卻在某天發現額頭的小凸起越長越大，最後竟成為會歌唱的獨角獸角。這突如其來的改變讓他措手不及，也讓他必須面對現實：當好友 Avery 遭到神祕生物抓走，他只能鼓起勇氣踏入未知世界。故事雖奇幻，但情感描寫細膩，特別是主角對「成為自己不熟悉的樣子」的猶豫與成長。適合喜歡 Jamie Smart 或 Dog Man 風格的讀者。UNICORN BOY is the first in a colourful, hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series about a shy kid who unwillingly sprouts a unicorn horn and uses his newfound magical powers to help those in need! Perfect for fans of Jamie Smart or those moving on from Dog Man.***WINNER OF THE WEEK CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS 2025, GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR***UNICORN BOY is the first in

★鼓舞人心，給年輕讀者自我認同的力量★ 「When I See Blue」的溫暖續作「我覺得我總是…最後一個。就像我跑步是為了試著跟上每個人的步伐，但這並沒有什麼好處。」艾波總是按照自己的步調前進，但如果她學會融入，生活或許會更輕鬆？現在她已經八年級了，事情變得更糟了。她更多的嘗試拯救需要幫助的動物，而不是擔心誰在學校和誰約會，這對艾波來說很無聊。另外，她在上課時彷彿在聽外語一樣，看起來必須不得不在留校察看中渡過這一周了。隨著家中的煩惱以及校園浪漫的充斥，她感覺到周圍的每個人都離的很遠，甚至是她最好的朋友班。但當壓力來襲時，她能找到一種方法來適應並且仍然忠於自己嗎？An uplifting middle-grade story with a charming dyspraxic main character that celebrates individuality and finding your place in the world. Perfect for fans of Elle McNicoll.'I feel like I'm always ... last. Like I'm running to try and keep up with everyone but it's no good.'April has always marched to the beat of her own drum, but would life be easier if she learned to fit in? Now that she's in Year 8, things have got even worse. She's much more likely to be trying to rescue an animal in need than worrying about who's dating who at school, which April just finds BORING. Plus, her lessons feel like they're in a foreign language, and it suddenly seems impossible to make it through the week without landing

On the first day of Christmas Santa asked, "Who's helping me?"I told him . . ."Leave everything to me and Elfie!"Count and sing along as more and more elves join in helping Santa with his festive jobs over the twelve days of Christmas! From three selfie-elfies snapping photos in Santa's grotto to five twinkling elves hanging lights to nine elves brushing the reindeer... and Santa's beard! An elf-filled twist on the infamous 'Twelve Days of Christmas' carol, this hilarious festive romp is the perfect book to share and read together.

Find out about the science of the solar system and beyond with hilarious cartoon stripsFind out about the science behind the solar system, the big bang, gravity, black holes and much more with hilarous cartoon strips, facts and diagrams.Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.

Best friends Bumble and Snug are bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure with a VERY shy ghost and learn about the world outside and inside. Bumble and Snug are excited to show off their magic tricks at the Bugbopolis Talent Show together with their new friend, a little ghost. They'll need to practise first, from pulling rabbits out of a hat to picking the right cards and levitating.There's just one problem, the ghost turns invisible when she's shy!When the little ghost gets overwhelmed and vanishes before they can begin their act, Bumble and Snug will have to save the show. But there are other obstacles to overcome too - and it starts with a falling stage! Bumble and Snug and the Shy Ghost is a story about being shy, friendship, magic tricks and a disaster or two!Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for wise kids to share with the

From Onjali Q. Rauf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes another incredible story, told with humour and heart. Touching on the challenges navigated by children caring for loved ones at home, this story brings into focus their hardships and worries, alongside the unexpected, invisible sources of kindness which can change their lives.'I can't remember how old I was when I first started collecting stamps. But I've got a whole shoebox full of them now.Mam used to help me collect them ... Before she got so ill that she lost her job, her friends...everything.Now it's my job to take care of her and protect her - and my little brother and sister too. But to do that, I have to make Mam a Secret. A secret no-one can ever find out about. Not even my best friends at school, or Mo, our postman.Or the stranger living in the house across the street. The one no-one has seen, but who I know is spying on us.The one I think might be Them...'Deep in the heart of Swansea, Wales, lives a small

Number one for fiendish fun! On the first day of Christmas Horrid Henry gave to me .... 12 festive stories!Count down to Christmas with Horrid Henry and friends in this bumper collection of festive stories! This book contains twelve of Henry's most mischievous winter tales about swapping Christmas presents, sabotaging school plays, ruining Christmas dinner and even ambushing Father Christmas! An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere.

Best friends Bumble and Snug are Bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them and a VERY excited unicorn, in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure and learn about the world outside and inside. Bumble and Snug are in the magical unicorn forest when they get into a spot of trouble. Luckily, they are rescued by a unicorn and together they have the great idea to become superheroes.Introducing the super buddies! From a runaway ice-cream van to a lost teddy bear, Bumble, Snug and Sparklehoof the unicorn save the day. But not everybody is happy when Sparklehoof gets too excited with his magic. Bumble and Snug have to come up with a super action plan to stop Sparklehoof.And with a giant kitten on the loose and a jelly city, they will have to work FAST!Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn is a story about being too excited and how to listen, friendship and magic, and three new SUPERHEROES!Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy st