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A Caribbean celebration of family and food - with a spicy twist!There is not a better smell in the world than Ajee's Cook-up rice. The kitchen fills with the smell of coconut, garlic and spices. Faruq loves his grandmother Ajee, and he loves her cooking.In fact, Faruq would like to cook too - he wants to be a chef, but Ajee says he has to be a doctor like his father. But one day when Ajee is too ill to make the family feast, with the help of his neighbour Mrs Joseph, Faruq picks some hot wiri wiri chilli peppers and cooks up a banquet. Preparing food for his family fills Faruq's heart with love - and sets a different course for his future.This sumptuous story celebrates Caribbean culture and food through Sophia Payne's distinct voice that is reflective of her Indo-Guyanese heritage and is brought to life by Sandhya Prabhat's beautiful artwork. It also includes a recipe for Guyanese Lime cookies for you to try at home!

There's a talent show at school today! Good cat Matilda can't wait to wow the crowds. Naughty cat Hans can't wait to cause chaos. Will the show be a delight or a disaster? 商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參

A feline 'Jekyll and Hyde' adventure!

從古文明遺跡到都市傳說，本書彙整一則則關於「消失」的故事。Library of Alexandria的典籍何在？Amelia Earhart究竟飛向何方？傳說中的Loch Ness Monster是否仍潛伏水中？這些疑問交織成一場跨越時空的探索。本書同時提醒我們，許多事物雖然遠去，卻以另一種形式延續。恐龍化為化石，渡渡鳥留下近親Nicobar pigeon，昔日的集體狂熱，也能在當代流行文化中找到回聲。內容深入淺出，帶著輕快幽默的語氣，讓閱讀如同一次知識尋寶。From the missing pages of the Library of Alexandria to the whereabouts of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, The World's Last Mammoth and other Missing Marvels is a treasure trove of mysterious and long-gone things: absent animals, bygone buildings, missing monarchs, past palaces and more... But all is NOT lost - along the way you'll also find the survivors and modern marvels of things gone by.Explore the lost splendour of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, ponder the fate of historical figures like Cleopatra or Genghis Khan and unravel the mystery behind Amelia Earhart's disappearance. And while we may no longer have dinosaurs, we have fascinating fossils to ogle at instead. We can call the Dodo's closet-living relative, the Nicobar Pigeon, and even though the

This fascinating and funny comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Romans.Including six mythical tales retold in comic strips, readers will learn about the founding of Rome in 'Romulus and Remus', meet a callous cyclops in 'Polyphemus and Ulysses', and much more. Each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales.As you journey back through ancient Rome, you'll meet an amazing array of mythical creatures and glorious gods, whilst non-fiction spreads will help you learn more about gruesome gladiators, amazing armies, evil emperors and the epic Roman empire.With bright and bold illustrations by Laurie Avon, this retelling of the Roman myths will educate and entertain readers of all ages.

A rip-and-glue activity book perfect for creative little hands.A ripping adventure for young crafty kids who love to create and make!Join two brave explorers as they journey through the jungle meeting wild animals along the way before diving to the bottom of the ocean for sunken treasure... But something is very strange! A tiger has lost its stripes, an elephant needs a trunk, and the flowers are missing their petals! Can you help the explorers fill in the picture and finish their adventure?At the back of the book, you'll find 13 sheets of brightly coloured and patterned paper for little hands to rip and glue to complete the scenes. The perfect companion for hours of creative fun.

A beautifully illustrated series that grows with your baby.Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. Each story has been created in consultation with Early Years Expert Lizzie Noble, to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year.9-12 months prompts older babies to interact with the book, tickling panda's tummy and looking for details in the artwork to reflect your baby's ability to spot fine details and respond to basic questions. Jane Foster's black-and-white artwork features bold pops of blue, red and yellow, including hidden details - reflecting your baby's sharpening eyesight.Neither too long, nor too short, each story will easily fit into baby's day, to make reading together a regular activity. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.

A hilarious and action-packed new graphic novel following a feline secret agent who will do whatever it takes to save the world - even if it means destroying a few things along the way. The Super-Se

Poor old Mr Peek has a bad start to his day! Putting on his son's jacket by mistake, he goes about his daily rounds at the zoo, grumbling about his seemingly growing belly and general appearance. Unbe

From the bottom of the pond, to the tallest tree tops, where will your finger take you when you trace the trail? Little ones will love exploring the garden with a die-cut trail that they can follow al

Mr Left lives on the left page. And Mr Right lives on the right page. They just want to be together, but there's no way of getting from one page to the other. And they've tried everything! They try go

Pictura is a stunning range of black-and-white artworks to collect and colour, for ages 9 to 90. In Hedgerow Year, the beautiful seasons of the English countryside are witnessed by one ever-changing h

A brand-new, side-splittingly funny graphic novel series, perfect for fans of DOG MAN!Introducing the first book in a brand-new graphic novel series, in a riot of colour!What do you get when you mix workaholic parents, a car boot sale and a mad scientist together? DADBOT, that's who! With super-strength, hot chocolate on tap and a printer for a butt, Dadbot might be the most exciting thing Josh and Daisy discover - and he only cost £3!With this major parenting upgrade, Josh and Daisy's summer holidays just went from dull to dynamite. But the evil Doctor Egg is lurking to steal Dadbot for his own plans of world domination . . . Can Josh and Daisy protect their new robo-parent before it's too late?Full of robots, puns and dastardly dad-napping, this hilarious new series is perfect for fans of BUNNY VS MONKEY and CAT KID!

Boy and Grandad find themselves on an old steamship that takes them on an incredible adventure around the world!The second title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad.Boy has lost his beloved toy penguin. He and grandad have looked all over the place but she's nowhere to be seen. Boy thinks he might know where she's gone, but if they're going to find her, they need to build a big boat!In this thrilling new story, CLANG! sees Boy and Grandad use their resourcefulness to turn an old bath into a seaworthy vessel, and navigate all the way to the South Pole. Along the way, they encounter a variety of ships, submarines and even pirates. A delightful family read, exploring creativity and deftly introducing subtle science facts - all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

打嗝跑到哪裡去？為什麼噴嚏那麼大聲？Along Came a... Burp!爆笑漫畫風解答孩子對人體的各種疑問，登場角色包含臭臭便便、飛快噴嚏等，每個都有自己的小故事。適合愛提問、愛故事的孩子，全家都能輕鬆讀懂趣味科學！Snot, wees, farts, feelings... they all come from somewhere, and that's YOU! But what starts a wee? Where do burps go after they've escaped? And why is a sneeze SO loud?Along Came a... Burp answers all these questions about the HUMAN BODY and more, in hilarious comic-book style. Featuring a host of colourful characters - from stinky poos to speedy sneezes - each with their own mini story to tell about exactly how they came along. This book is perfect for young readers who love storybooks, but have LOTS of questions to answer.Written by rising-star Saskia Gwinn (author of Scientists are Saving the World and I am Not the Easter Bunny), and illustrated in rib-tickling style by Paula Bowles (illustrator of Superkitty, Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab and 2024 World Book Day title Marv and the Ultimate Superpower), this is the first in a new series of laugh-out-loud science stories the who

Zany new slider books from Aya Watanabe!Flowers take on unexpected forms in this joyful novelty book from rising talent Aya Watanabe.If you use a little imagination, the world is a wondrous place: sunflowers become roaring lions; dandelion seeds become parachutes and bluebells turn into a cable car.Lift, slide, push, pull and spin the wheels in this gloriously interactive book for babies and toddlers, that's practically bursting with colour and humour. Don't forget to find the ant hiding on every page!Also in the series: Veggies!, Fruits! and Bugs!

I love yellow! Yellow is the best! I have yellow shorts and a matching yellow vest! I Love Yellow is a stylish and humorous celebration of all things YELLOW. With a rhyming text, adorable characters and sunshine-bright artwork from an award-winning illustrator and textile designer, this book is sure to appeal to readers of all ages - whatever their favourite colour. Perfect for teaching little ones about colours, gifting to readers big or small, or just to brighten up your home.

I love green! Green for me's just fine!The colour of my dinosaurs all set out in line. I Love Green is a stylish and humorous celebration of all things GREEN. With a rhyming text, adorable characters and gorgeously green artwork from an award-winning illustrator and textile designer, this book is sure to appeal to readers of all ages - whatever their favourite colour.Perfect for teaching little ones about colours, gifting to readers big or small, or just to brighten up your home.

Paper World: Ocean uses ingenious paper cuts to reveal the wonders of our planet's oceans, from the microcosm of a rock pool, to the strange creatures living in the very deepest waters. With detailed art by paper-cut artist Gail Armstrong, a fact-packed text, and flaps and die-cuts on every spread, this unique novelty book will appeal to all the family. Fact-checked by Marine Biologist Dr Helen Scales.Also available:Paper World: Planet Earth (published 2019)Paper World: Space (published 2020)Paper World: Human Body (published 2023) Winner of the ASE Reader's Choice Award 2023

The first title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad. This time they use their resourcefulness to mend, recycle and re-use to create a variety of favourite vehicles which take them on exciting adventures around the world - and beyond! ZOOM! sees them blasting off into space in their homemade rocket to mend a broken module and rescue two stranded astronauts. A delightful family read, exploring creativity, celebrating recycling and deftly introducing subtle science and engineering facts - all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

Five little ghosts floated off one day,Over the hills and far away. Mamma Ghost said "Fly back to me!"How many ghostlings can you see?Join the adorable ghostlings on another lift-the-flap adventure through a spooky forest. There's so much to see as Mamma Ghost and her ghostlings float through a pumpkin patch, play peek-a-boo in a misty wood and explore a haunted house.Along the way, they meet all kinds of friendly animals. But wait - the ghostlings are disappearing one by one... Whatever are they up to? Lift the flaps to find the ghostlings and discover a fantastic surprise ending.Perfect for fans of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Based on the nursery rhyme 'Five Little Ducks', the third title in an all-new lift-the-flap series is perfect for sharing in Autumn. Also available:Five Little ChicksFive Little Penguins

FROM THE AUTHOR OF GREAT ADVENTURERS - WINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019. Sometimes adventure, like life, doesn't work out as you want it to. Even determined explorers make mistakes.Many of the greatest adventurers of all time have failed along the way... Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by explorers who have tried, failed and succeeded against the odds. It features adventurers whose expeditions went desperately wrong, turning into struggles for survival.And adventurers who had to fight for their right to succeed in the face of discrimination or setbacks that threatened to squash their dreams. These are stories of self-belief, resilience, friendship, courage, determination and hope - against the odds. Featuring explorers modern and ancient, from Zheng He to Joe Simpson, Jeanne Baret to Matthew Henson, these men and women ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles, and m

Celebrate 20 incredible years of Ology with this special edition of Dragonology - the journal of dragonologist Dr Ernest Drake. Do you believe in dragons? Said to originate from the library of eminent Victorian dragonologist Ernest Drake, this book imparts to readers the secrets of the ancient science of dragonology, bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr.Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. It includes a host of novelties, such as old letters, magic dust and dragon scales. In his afterword, Dr.Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve and protect the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible - a goal this lavishly illustrated volume most affectionately achieves. An incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere! For true believers only. Don't le

Fruits take on unexpected forms in this joyful novelty book from rising talent Aya Watanabe. If you use a little imagination, the world is a wondrous place: oranges become spinning bicycle wheels; watermelon slices transform into umbrellas; and pineapple rings turn into lilos. Lift, slide, push, pull and spin the wheels in this gloriously interactive book for babies and toddlers, that's practically bursting with colour and humour.Don't forget to find the ant hiding on every page!Also in the series: Veggies!

Veggies take on unexpected forms in this joyful novelty book from rising talent Aya Watanabe. If you use a little imagination, the world is a wondrous place: asparagus become speedy trains; corn on the cob look like busy apartment blocks; and a tomato is a shining sunshine. Lift, slide, push, pull and spin the wheels in this gloriously interactive book for babies and toddlers, that's practically bursting with colour and humour.Don't forget to find the ant hiding on every page!Also in the series: Fruits!

A brand-new novelty series all about things that go!All aboard the baby train, We're going on a ride today. All aboard the baby trainThe whistle PEEPS - we're on our way!Climb aboard the train in this brand-new novelty series, perfect for babies and pre-schoolers. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love to make the train move on every page.Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson, the Daddy Grizzle books by Mark Sperring and author-illustrator of Raj and the Best Day) creates friendly, action-packed scenes, full of detail and warmth. Bursting with adorable animal characters on a special day trip, this bright and busy book will provide hours of entertainment. Also in the series: Baby on Board: Car (2023), Tractor (2024), Aeroplane (2024)

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What do you see when you look at a tree? Leaves and twigs and branches?Or do you see a real, living thing, That moves, and breathes and dances?Immerse yourself in this gentle picture book that encourages us to explore our connection with nature. In association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this wonderful picture book explores themes of empathy, mindfulness and personal growth through the eyes of a child. Beautifully written and illustrated by the award-winning artist Emma Carlisle, What Do You See When You Look At a Tree? urges readers to reconnect with nature by asking questions that encourage critical thinking and reflection on their own development, as well as helping to establish a deeper appreciation for the environment and their place within it.Stunning watercolour and hand-finished artwork draws parallels to the bestselling The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, and evokes the classic nostalgia of E. H. Shephard's much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh.Mindfulness tips and informa

There are lots of ways that we can feel loved and give love. Love in its broadest sense. Mindful words explore themes such as self love, a parent's love for new baby, the bond between siblings, friendship, fighting for what you believe in, and missing someone who's no longer there.Imagined with sublime illustrations that perfectly embody each side. Love may feel proud like a peacock, on display for the world to see, but it may also sing a softer song that goes unheard to those who are not listening. A beautifully illustrated mini picture book from an artist skyrocketing in popularity.

A vibrant, lift-the-flap story about a girl with a big imagination!A fantastic new edition of this joyful and vibrant story about a girl with a big imagination - now packed with lift-the-flap fun!Poppy lives in an ordinary house with ordinary parents but Poppy is EXTRAORDINARY. You see, her imagination comes ALIVE . . . and sometimes it gets her into a bit of a pickle. Poppy's room is soon packed with wonderful creatures, which might sound fun, until it starts to go very, VERY wrong! Poppy needs to get rid of all these creatures FAST - but how?This EXTRAORDINARY new edition is perfect for sharing and reading together - with flaps both big and small for little hands to lift. Ideal for fans of Emma's other titles, such as Dragon Post; Orion and the Dark; Sidney, Stella and the Moon and the Nibbles the Book Monster series.

Five little penguins went out one dayOver the hills and far away. Mamma Penguin said "Hurry back to me!"How many penguins can you see? Join the adorable penguins on a lift-the-flap walk through a winter wonderland. There's so much to see as Mamma Penguin and her chicks waddle through a frosty forest, skate down an icy river and toboggan down snowy slopes.Along the way, they meet all kinds of festive animals playing in the snow. But wait - the chicks are disappearing one by one... Whatever are they up to? Lift the flaps to find the chicks and discover a fantastic surprise ending.Based on the nursery rhyme 'Five Little Ducks', the second title in an all-new lift-the-flap series is perfect for sharing at Christmas.

A brilliantly funny take on growing families and introducing new siblings.Everyone knows sharing is difficult, but a new sibling can be a particularly tricky challenge for lots of children. This story is a brilliantly funny take on growing families and introducing new siblings. The determined heroine of I Really Want to Share faces this conundrum - with mixed results! A hilarious story with an important message at its heart, from the author of I Really Want the Cake (shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize), I Really Want to Win and I Really Want to Shout .One morning, as I lazed in bed,my parents, smiling, came and said,"Come snuggle up with us instead. We've news we want to share."That's when I learned that we, a three,a perfect little family,would soon be four, Mum telling me,"You'll have to learn to share."

It's a warm summer's day, so Boy and his grandad pack up their provisions and head for the seaside. There's so much to do, from exploring rock pools to building a magnificent sandcastle. But their day takes a different turn when they go for a swim and find a baby seal caught up in a net.Its rescue leads Boy and Grandad on a thrilling underwater adventure!All the excitement of a day at the beach is captured with Sam Usher's stunning illustrations in this classic book, the fourth in a highly collectable series, following on from WILD, FREE and LOST.

This visually extraordinary book presents the history of medicine as it has never been seen before... perfect for readers aged 9+. From potions and ointments to modern day bionics, the journey through medicine has been one full of experiments, trials and breakthroughs.Humankind's battle to stay alive has been horrifying, bizarre and exhilarating, and there is still a long way to go. Uniquely presented through a series of posters, comic-strip retellings, timelines, newspaper articles and much more, this strikingly illustrated book charts the history of medicine in engaging and unusual ways - guaranteed to keep children gripped. With expert text written by pharmacy historian, Briony Hudson and stunning graphic artwork by Nick Taylor.

Celebrating 10 years of Helen Hancocks' picture book classic about the most brilliant robbery of all time. With bare cupboards and hungry bellies, three cats steal a penguin to catch fish for them. A hilarious sequence of events unfolds as the penguin makes his escape, becoming mistaken for a nun and a waiter before finding his way safely home. Meanwhile, the cats are caught for their crime and are sent to jail - for a lifetime of gruel.

The perfect board book for any parent working from home. Working from home with a young child around can be tricky: toddlers love to burst in on a video call, and Mummy would love to play, but has to finish his work first. On the upside, there can be a kiss between calls, and a sticky cuddle at lunchtime.When Mummy Works From Home explores and celebrates some of these moments in a nurturing, heartwarming manner. Following the success of When Mummy Goes to Work and When Daddy Goes to Work, this is the ideal gift book for anyone returning to work after parental leave, or adjusting to the new normal of home-working. Also available: When Daddy Works From Home.