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From J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the story of Harry Potter's first Christmas at Hogwarts, joyfully illustrated in a heartwarming picture book sure to delight readers of all ages!"Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow."So begins Chapter Twelve of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and the heartwarming story of Harry Potter's first Christmas at Hogwarts. From the Great Hall decked with magnificent fir trees to cozy evenings in the Gryffindor Common Room to the joy of presents on Christmas morning, it's a holiday filled with warmth, friendship, good food, and magical surprises that Harry will never forget.With text drawn directly from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and luminous illustrations by artist Ziyi Gao, this favorite moment from one of the most beloved books of all time is now fully illustrated for the whole family to enjoy. Sure to be treasured by Harry Po

My Kingdom of Darkness: A Branches Book (Pets Rule #1)The Poodle of Doom: A Branches Book (Pets Rule #2)Kittens Are Monsters!: A Branches Book (Pets Rule! #3)The Rise of the Goldfish: A Branches Book (Pets Rule! #4)Invasion of the Pugs: A Branches Book (Pets Rule! #5)The Night of the Chipmunk: A Branches Book (Pets Rule! #6)Ember and the other pets come face-to-face with their most mysterious enemy yet: a pack of pugs!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Ember is all ready for doggy daycare! At first, he's excited to go to the park every day because he'll be able to rule and conquer the dog park in no time. But when the dog walker arrives to pick him up, Ember comes face-to-face with the strangest-looking do

Ember goes on vacation with the Chin family and comes face-to-face with an evil chipmunk who haunts the night!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Ember is ready for a relaxing trip to Acorn Island with the Chin family. But before they even arrive at the island, a mysterious raven warns Ember and his pet friends that an evil chipmunk haunts the night! At first, Ember is confident that a little chipmunk is no match for him. But soon, he learns that this chipmunk is out to sabotage his human family's vacation . . . while putting the blame on all the pets! Will Ember and the other pets be able to save their vacation? With laugh-out-loud humor, engaging artwork on every page, and nonstop action that will have re

HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS is filled with all the festive facts every HORRIBLE HISTORIES reader wanted to know, but were too stuffed full of mince pies to ask! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales from the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas. Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Histories reader wants to know!The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales of:the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmasthe Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballsplus dreadful jokes, rotten recipes and a Christmas quiz!Packed with full-colour illustrations by Martin Brown, this 2024 edition of Horrible Christmas is the perfect festive gift.

Need a way to occupy your brain while you're occupied on the toilet? Pick up this perfect puzzle book to peruse on the porcelain throne. Are you looking for mental stimulation while your bum gets down to business? Want that perfect gift for the puzzler in your life who just loves spending time in the loo? Loodle is here, and it's full of logic whodunnit puzzles, word games, quizzes and more. Packed to the rim of the toilet seat with hours of entertaining puzzles and games, you'll never be bored on the bog again! The perfect puzzle book to read on the loo Packed full of puzzles Hours of entertainment Perfect purchase for the puzzler in your life Every bathroom needs one!

The perfect present for Dog Man fans - starring some of your favourite characters from the series! Excitement grips the Cat Kid Comic Club as Li'l Petey, Flippy and Molly inspire twenty-one baby frog siblings to continue making authentic and unique comics. Will Naomi and Melvin keep up their antics, or will they finally decide to straighten up and fly right? Will the creativity continue? Will the drama diminish? Find out in the next Cat Kid Comic Club! The story is hysterical, thought-provoking and full of action-packed mini-comics including "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla" and "RoboChubbs." "Two Birds" shows the value of viewing the world with a positive attitude.Award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey employs a variety of techniques - including: acrylic paints, coloured pencils, photography, collage, gouache, watercolours and more - to capture the joyful spirit of creativity. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humour, inspires imagination

The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales ... "Sorry I'm late, Miss. I set off really early but on the way to school I was captured by a squid.I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came and rescued me." "Oh, no, he didn't." "OH, YES, HE DID." Tiddler is a little fish with a BIG imagination! What ever will he come up with next? Now with a shiny foiled cover, this is a special gift for little readers! The fabulously funny bestseller from the UK's number one picture book duo Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot The ideal gift for children about to start school From the creators of The Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man! The animated film of Tiddler stars voice artists including Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones) as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip)

Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help Zog with his toughest test: capturing a princess?A fabulous foiled edition celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the publication of Zog by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.'Madam Dragon ran a school, many moons ago.She taught young dragons all the things that dragons need to know.Zog, the biggest dragon, was the keenest one by far.He tried his hardest every day to win a golden star.'Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire.Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises.But will she be able to help him with his toughest test: capturing a princess?A gorgeous, shiny foiled cover makes this the perfect gift!A magical p

Folding Fun for Everyone, with Pikachu & One Pokémon from Every Region! It's always a treat to see Pokémon in new shapes and styles, and throughout this book, you'll learn to create your very own Pokémon origami! With Pikachu, plus nine more friends to fold, you'll discover adorable origami versions of familiar Pokémon favourites like Snorlax, Bidoof, Yamper, Lechonk and more! Pokémon Origami: Fold Your Own Pokémon from Kanto to Paldea offers many new ways to play with the Pokémon you love best! In these detailed pages, you get: Simple step-by-step origami walkthroughs All the materials necessary to complete 10 Pokémon, including special sheets of origami paper! Helpful, full-colour examples of all the finished origami Pokémon! Tips and tricks to keep your Pokémon looking extra sharp! Turn your favourite Pokémon into folded art with the origami projects in Pokémon Origami: Fold Your Own Pokémon from Kanto to Paldea!

Peppa learns to ice skate in this sweet paperback storybook! Based on the hit TV show.Peppa and her family are going ice skating together! All of Peppa's friends are there, and she is super excited. The only problem is... Peppa does not know how to ice skate! Will Peppa be able to find her stride and join the fun? Come along with Peppa and friends as they glide the day away!

The first book in the Harry Potter series, now in a special edition paperback with colorful stenciled edges! A must-have for fans and a stunning gift for collectors of all ages.Harry Potter has never played a sport while flying on a broomstick. He's never worn a cloak of invisibility, befriended a giant, or helped hatch a dragon. All Harry knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley. Harry's room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years.But then a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place called Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. And there he finds not only friends, aerial sports, and magic around every corner, but a great destiny that's been waiting for him... if Harry can survive the encounter.

When hot "it-couple" Brad and Shelley are brutally murdered in a Victorian mansion, a group of teen friends investigate.A nail-biting and perfectly formed Thriller for the YA BookTok generation. This is SCOOBY DOO meets PRETTY LITTLE LIARS.“With tension that will keep you turning pages and great twists and turns to keep you guessing, Let's Split Up delivers Scream and Scooby Doo vibes in a fantastic YA murder mystery” - PinkNews“Let's Split Up is a bingeable page-turner full of fun, frights and friendship. Compelling, original and twisty, I devoured it in one sitting. Bill Wood is a fresh and exciting new voice in YA” - Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First“An instant bestseller, this thrilling slasher is a love letter to horror classics such as Scream, and sleuthing friends like in Scooby Doo.” - Take A Break (Top YA releases 2024)"Iconic. Perfect for anyone with a Scream and Scooby Doo gap in their hearts!" - Andy Darcy Theo, author of The Light That Binds Us"A fun, fast s

Now in paperback, a heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child's love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with, from one of the world's greatest storytellers.Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens -- DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life... even toys. And Jack's newest toy -- the Christmas Pig (DP's replacement) -- has a daring plan: Together they'll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known...

Join the four newest Sprout Wings on their adventures in the Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will learn all there is to know about how fairies help save the day.Welcome back to the Magic Forest!Zali and the other Sprout Wings are learning all about the Sparkleberries, the most creative fairy pod in the Magic Forest. Zali is excited for the arts and crafts--but the Sparkleberry tryout also requires singing and dancing, which makes her very nervous! Can Zali overcome her fears and put on an amazing show with her friends? And when it's over, will the Sprout Fairies get to join their favorite fairy pods?

Kids can practice their reading skills with Pokemon in this fun Level 2 Reader!Join Sprigatito, Quaxly, Fuecoco, and more newly discovered Paldea Pokemon on an awesome adventure in this Level 2 Reader! This easy-to-read book features an exciting but simple story based on an episode from the hit Pokemon animated TV series. Full-color illustrations on every page!

The humor of Captain Underpants meets the blockbuster format of Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this laugh-out-loud series about Justin Chase, who is having the Worst. Week. EVER!Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has and THIS is it!MONDAY went downhill, TUESDAY blew up, but now it's . . . WEDNESDAY!His cat is still mysteriously missing. He's an unintentional internet sensation. And right now sharks are circling as he's stranded in a heart-stopping, skin-crawling, jaw-dropping, seriously shocking S.O.S. situation with his unbelievably annoying arch-enemy!

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Guys comes another hilarious illustrated series starring a pampered cat who is way tougher than anyone realizes. VANISHED! The World's #1 Cat Video Star has disappeared! Or has she? As a diabolical mystery unravels around her, Princess Beautiful is plunged into a terrible world where trending isn't a thing, danger lurks around every corner, and cucumbers are no laughing matter. She's jumped out of the frying pan and into .. . CAT ON THE RUN - BOOK TWO! Another brilliant series from the New York Times bestselling author, Aaron Blabey Perfect for children who just want to laugh their socks off Packed with illustrations on every page

Embrace your bright side with a daily dose of positivity from the sweetest fruits and the cutest vegetables. You deserve happiness and love. Nothing can stand in your way.You are strong and full of courage. Packed with positive affirmations from lovable lemons, adorable apples, peppy peppers and more, A Little Bit of Positivity gives you just the boost you need with encouraging words and optimism on every page. It's the perfect way to put a smile on your face every day.Filled with adorable illustrations by Jason Cox Guaranteed to give a daily dose of positivity A wonderful gift for loved ones.

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva runs for class president!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!It's a special week at Treetop Elementary because it's time to choose a class president! Eva is excited because she loves to make choices and vote for things! But when Sue announces she's running for president, no one else steps up to run against her. So Eva makes a quick game-time decision to run for president herself! Who will win the big vote to become president of the class?With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect for newly independent readers!

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.Mallory and Claudia are helping Stacey unpack from her move back to Stoneybrook when they find an antique trunk in the McGills' attic. Stacey doesn't want the dusty thing, so she gives the trunk to Mallory... who finds an old diary in the bottom of it.The diary once belonged to Sophie, a girl who lived in Stacey's house in the 1890s. As Mallory reads deep into Sophie's diary, she discovers a mystery. There may be ghosts that haunt Stacey's house!The Baby-sitters have one big mystery on their hands to solve. Because Stacey's house isn't big enough for her, her mom... and a family of ghosts!

The humor of Captain Underpants meets the blockbuster format of Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this laugh-out-loud series about Justin Chase, who is having the Worst. Week. EVER!Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has and THIS is it!He barely made it through MONDAY, but now it's . . . TUESDAY.His cat is still missing, probably abducted by aliens. His dad is more embarrassing than ever. He's gone viral online in the worst possible way. And when school picture day collides with the Super Science Spectacular, it's destined to blow up into a hair-raising, teeth-shattering disaster of epic proportions!

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! The third book in the Diary of a Minecraft Wolf series, featuring classic Minecraft characters, creatures, and quests! Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld. Winston and his pet player, Brian, are headed to the Nether for their next mission. Heat, fire, and a reddish darkness greets them.Pretty spooky stuff. Before they know it, they are under attack from skeletons! Captain Skeleton demands to know what they are doing in the Nether. They need to investigate the haunted fortress, of course! Even the skeletons are scared of that place.Can Winston and Brian conquer their fears and save the day? Read and find out! An adventurous and fun story, with engaging illustrations throughout Features classic Minecr

From standout illustrator Christine Pym comes a beautifully realised picture book about finding courage and embracing change. Little Green knows she's about to make a big change - transforming from a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Everyone is VERY excited! But Little Green isn't excited.Little Green is VERY worried. She likes being a caterpillar! What if being a butterfly isn't as brilliant as everyone says? Join Little Green as she finds her own path ... with just a little help from her friends.The incredible author/illustrated debut from rising star, Christine PymLyrical, reassuring story that children will love to follow Gorgeously detailed illustrations filled with warmth and emotion Perfect for helping children talk through their emotions and helping guide them through change

本套盒書包含12本小書，專為初學讀者設計，每個故事都聚焦於字母發音，幫助孩子建立自信並打下閱讀的基礎。深受喜愛的寶可夢角色：故事中包含皮卡丘、波加曼、小鋸鱷、喵喵等人氣角色，讓孩子保持興趣並樂在其中。方便攜帶：附帶提手的收納盒，便於存放，也讓孩子能隨時隨地展開閱讀冒險。這是學習與樂趣的完美結合，對任何喜愛寶可夢的孩子來說都是理想的選擇！Learn to read with help from your favourite Pokemon! If your beginning reader loves Pokemon, then you gotta catch this phonics reading programme! These 12 simple, fun Pokemon stories are specially designed to help kids learning their letter sounds. Learn to read with help from your favourite Pokemon! 12 easy-to-read books designed for kids learning their letter sounds. The fun, action-packed stories in each book feature beloved Pokemon like Pikachu, Piplup, Totodile, Meowth and many more.The books come in a box with a carry-handle for easy storage.

A heart-warming and hilarious story about one boy who wants to fit in, the friends he meets along the way, and one NASTY BLOUSE... Ted has always wanted to be a popular kid, but due to an embarrassing incident that will not be named, he finds it harder than ever to fit in. But when Ted's parents split up, his whole life changes.Although leaving his best friend Archie behind sucks, Ted is about to discover that staying with his dad might have its perks. Because with a new start, is the chance to re-invent yourself... that's right, Ted has the opportunity to choose his new identity and it's going to be FRESH.But can Ted keep up the cool-kid charade, or will his lies catch up with him? An approachable and funny take on the common experience of children navigating what it means to have divorced parents and have two homes Authored by acclaimed children's and YA-and Carnegie-nominated Simon James Green, whose middle-grade book Finn Jones Was Here became Indie Book of the Month With fan

Bo and the unicorns meet a magical witch who needs help in this early chapter book from the New York Times bestselling author of Owl Diaries! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In this tenth book in the USA Today bestselling Unicorn Diaries series, Unicorn Bo and friends can't wait to spot a witch! Witches live high above the clouds and are rarely seen flying in the sky. But on one fateful day, a young witch named Charm crash lands in Sparklegrove Forest! The unicorns are super excited to meet a witch for the first time. But when they realize the witch is in trouble, will the unicorns be able to help Charm find her way back home? With full-color artwork throughout and plenty of smiles, your young reader

From the award-winning author of The Brightstorm Chronicles, Vashti Hardy, comes a powerful new story set in a surprising world filled with action, adventure and big questions about family and what it means to be human. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and for fans of Ross Welford and Piers Torday. Twelve-year-old Rose can't remember anything before last week, when she woke up not knowing her own name, her own house, or or even her own mother.The only thing Rose recognized was her puppy, North. But Mother patiently explained everything - well, not everything. Not the real-feeling dreams Rose has about a mysterious forest she half-recognizes.Or why she is not allowed to stray beyond the garden, out into Luminelle, the vast city surrounding them. Mother is kind and helpful, but Rose can't shake the feeling that something's not right. Or maybe it's everything that's not right? But then, when Rose flees to the outside world with North, it quickly becomes clear to Rose that she is differen

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Michael Morpurgo tells a new story about this milestone moment in British history. Aunty Iris always treasured her small painting of a boat, painted by her close friend Alfie many years before. Her nephew, Michael, is inspired to try and find out what actually happened to Alfie in World War II.He embarks on a journey that takes him across the Channel into France, learning a profound lesson along the way about service and the surprising power of memory. With stunning illustrations by Michael Foreman, this powerful book is perfect for the whole family to share and remember. A stunning commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion Created by two legends of British children's books, Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) and Michael Foreman (War Boy) Developed in partnership with the Royal British Legion

The must-have Journal for all Tom Gates fans - packed with brand new activities, makes and story by Liz Pichon and including pages for recording words that make you laugh, sticking photos of your friends pulling funny faces, making a Christmas decoration, summer reading lists and much, much more! The ultimate book for Tom Gates fans to read and fill-in all year round!Packed with brand new activities, makes and stories and including pages for recording words that make you laugh, sticking photos of your friends pulling funny faces, making a Christmas decoration, summer reading lists and much, much more!Over 5 million copies of the Tom Gates series sold in the UK!Leave boredom behind with this activity-packed, interactive book: hours of fun for kids. ABOUT THE SERIES:Written in diary formFull of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humourThe Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize!Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to

Join the four newest Sprout Wings on their adventures in the Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will learn all there is to know about how fairies help save the day.Welcome to the Forever Tree!Coco is so excited to learn from the talented Twinklestars--the expert fairy bakers. Together with Lulu, Nova, and Zali, she has to create a brand-new recipe for the Twinklestar pod try-out. But just when they think they have the perfect recipe, a troll prank causes all of their plans to go awry. Will the fairy friends be able to think fast and save their bake so they can complete the try-out?

Priya puts together the perfect puppy picnic and raises money to help African wild dogs, in the fourth installment of this full-color early chapter book series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Priya is planning a puppy picnic for her friend Dola! It has a fairy-tale theme because Dola's adorable puppy is named Prince! Priya starts her party-prep to-do list. She makes castle invitations, creates DIY crowns, and bakes cupcakes (and pupcakes!). But as the puppy picnic gets closer, it looks like it might rain. Priya tries not to worry, but the weather is not something she can check off her to-do list. Will she have to cancel the picnic?With color-coded speech bubbles, an engaging diary format, plenty of humo

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.Stacey's parents have been fighting a lot lately. Even so, she's still not prepared for the terrible news: her parents are getting divorced.Not only is Stacey sad and angry, but now she has a big decision to make: Stacey must either stay in New York with her father, or move out with her mother...to Stoneybrook.Could Stacey really leave the city, her father, her best friend Laine, and all that great shopping? But then again, how could Stacey pass up going back to her old school, all the kids in Stoneybrook... and the members of the Baby-sitters Club?

Join Squirrel and Bird on a lift-the-flap adventure! Squirrel and his best friend Bird are having so much fun spotting colours, can you spot them too? With large and sturdy card flaps that are perfect for little hands a fun story and bright, engaging illustrations children will love learning their colours with Squirrel and Bird! A novelty book by the New York Times bestselling creators of The Leaf Thief! Praise for The Leaf Thief "A hilarious autumnal comedy of errors." Kikus Review "Lots of information-hungry children will act like sponges and lap up the facts both hidden and open in this amusing book about the inevitable change of seasons." Books For Keeps

Join Squirrel and Bird on a lift-the-flap adventure! Squirrel and his best friend Bird are having so much fun counting numbers, can you count along too? With large and sturdy card flaps that are perfect for little hands a fun story and bright, engaging illustrations children will love learning their colours with Squirrel and Bird! A novelty book by the New York Times bestselling creators of The Leaf Thief! Praise for The Leaf Thief "A hilarious autumnal comedy of errors." Kikus Review "Lots of information-hungry children will act like sponges and lap up the facts both hidden and open in this amusing book about the inevitable change of seasons." Books For Keeps

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humour a young gamer could wish for! Get ready for the second book in the hilarious Minecraft Wolf series.This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humour a young gamer could wish for! Get ready for the second book in the hilarious Minecraft Wolf series. Winston is a Minecraft Wolf on a mission! He isn't very good at fighting crime, though he's getting better each and every day. The problem is that the evil Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld.In this second adventure, Winston and his pet player must find a way to once again foil the plans of these seemingly innocent turtles. Get ready for the giggles in the next book in the unofficial illustrated Minecraft Wolf series!

Kids can practice their reading skills with Pokemon in this fun Level 2 Reader.Join Ash and Pikachu on a sweet adventure in this Level 2 Reader! This easy-to-read book features a cake decorating contest where Trainers partners with Alcremie, the Cream Pokemon—and a battle where Pikachu eats more cream than it can handle!With full-color illustrations on every page, this exciting but simple story is based on an episode from the hit animated TV series.

Ember and the other pets come face-to-face with their most mysterious enemy yet: a pack of pugs!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Ember is all ready for doggy daycare! At first, he's excited to go to the park every day because he'll be able to rule and conquer the dog park in no time. But when the dog walker arrives to pick him up, Ember comes face-to-face with the strangest-looking dogs on the planet: PUGS! Ember keeps his distance from the mysterious creatures until he learns a terrible secret: the pugs are aliens trying to take over the Earth! Will Ember and the other pets be able to stop an evil invasion of the pugs? With laugh-out-loud humor, engaging artwork on every page, and nonstop action that wi

Harriet the Spy meets Front Desk in this funny, surprising graphic novel by Booki Vivat, author-illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Frazzled series.Aspiring artist Kacie spends most of her time on Mercer Street with her best friend, Nisha, people-watching and doodling whatever is happening in their neighborhood. But when she comes back from a summer away, the local corner store is boarded up, the adults in town are all on edge, and Nisha is nowhere to be found! Everything is changing, and Kacie's not sure what to do about it. Especially without Nisha to help her.But Kacie has a knack for noticing things, and with her sketchbooks and observational skills, she just might have what it takes to figure out what's really happening on Mercer Street.Filled with both cartoons and graphic comic panels, Booki Vivat draws a hilarious-yet-deeply-perceptive portrait of a changing neighborhood, a mysterious disappearance, and the girl who's determined to understand how she fits in to the pi

Ember and the other pets come face-to-face with their most mysterious enemy yet: a pack of pugs!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Ember is all ready for doggy daycare! At first, he's excited to go to the park every day because he'll be able to rule and conquer the dog park in no time. But when the dog walker arrives to pick him up, Ember comes face-to-face with the strangest-looking dogs on the planet: PUGS! Ember keeps his distance from the mysterious creatures until he learns a terrible secret: the pugs are aliens trying to take over the Earth! Will Ember and the other pets be able to stop an evil invasion of the pugs? With laugh-out-loud humor, engaging artwork on every page, and nonstop action that wi

Join Stick Man and some of your other favourite Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler characters in this bumper sticker activity book, filled with over 1000 stickers and 55 activities! Join Stick Man and some of your other favourite Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler characters in this bumper sticker activity book!Packed with over 1000 stickers and 55 activities, including colouring-in activities, dot-to-dots, puzzles, spot the difference activities, mazes and simple word searches, there's plenty to keep children busy for hours!This is a brilliant companion activity book for fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Can you finish the sequences? Or save Superworm from Wizard Lizard?Perfect for entertaining children on long journeys and during school holidaysIncludes a variety of activities to do with all the familyFeaturing characters from Stick Man, Superworm, The Highway Rat, Scarecrows' Wedding and Zog and the Flying DocorsLook out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Sch