A new adaptation of Margery Williams' famous story about a toy rabbit who longs to be real, "The Velveteen Rabbit "has been edited so it is the perfect length for a bedtime story. This heart-warming tale is perfect for fans of the classic Margery Williams' story and new or emerging readers who like uplifting rabbity tales."
Known by all as the best party guy in town, Sutter Keely lives a carefree life with no responsibility, but when he meets Aimee, a socially inept girl with a real need for change, Sutter ends up in unf
When a New York socialite challenges her millionaire suitor to reproduce the extraterrestrial invasion featured in Wells's War of the Worlds, three fantastical adventures in time travel and mystery en
One day Mr Gumpy decides to take a trip along the river in his boat. But the children, the rabbit, the cat, the pig and lots more friends decide to join him. Everyone's having a lovely time until the
When Mackenzie, the complete opposite of any girl he's ever dated, asks him to pretend to be her wholesome, boy-next-door boyfriend for an hour so that her parents don't meet the real guy she's dating
The fan-favorite chapter-book series whisks Jack and Annie back in time to the Swiss Alps in search of a rare flower. When they find a monastery where monks and St. Bernards live, Annie offers to trai
Conceptions of distance are foundational to historical thought, but Mark Salber Phillips gives the idea new subtlety and meaning. He argues that distance is a matter not just of time and space but als
It's time for Sparky to go to school--Obedience School--where he'll learn to sit, heel, come, and stay. But Sparky would rather be anywhere else but school. So what does he do? You guessed it: chomp o
Cam and her friend Eric are having a great time at the circus with Aunt Molly - that is, until their box of popcorn goes missing. Did they lose it, or was it stolen? It's up to Cam and her photographi
Now that the Little Princess can use her potty, she decides it is time to grow up and be something.Her family and friends are eager to give their advice, but the Little Princess has an unexpected idea
Keep your enemies close. . . . For the first time since moving to New Salem, Cassie Blake feels normal. She's dating her soul mate Adam and making new friends in town. But between the secret coven of
It's hard work being good all the time. And it's especially hard for a dog like George!Harris is off to do some shopping. "Will you be good, George?" he asks. George hopes he can. He really wants to .
Mary Edwards Walker was unconventional for her time: She was one of the first women doctors in the country, she was a suffragist, and she wore pants! And when the Civil War struck, she took to the bat
The climax of the bestselling FALLEN series – now in paperback. SEE THIS COVER COME TO LIFE - includes special augmented reality cover!The sky is dark with wings . . . And time is running out for Lu
In this explosive sequel to The Last Musketeer, Greg, Aramis, Porthos, and Athos team up once again to outwit-and outfight-a dangerous enemy. But this time, the enemy could be one of their own.Though
From singing and dancing to doing things with pickled herring - the villagers of Blubber are gifted in many ways. And they've decided to have a talent contest to prove it. Vulgar knows it's his time t
Identifies, for the first time, a 'provincial' variant Enlightenment in the West Midlands with Birmingham and the science activities of the Lunar Society as its focal point. Contains a great deal of n
Brilliantly evoking the long-vanished world of masters and servants portrayed in Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs, Margaret Powell’s classic memoir of her time in service, Below Stairs, is the r
A ring-tailed lemur is stowed away on a boat from Madagascar, and eventually ends up in the home of an eccentric but dysfunctional family. His night-time antics cause confusion, as he nibbles on the f
Come to the funniest dog show ever in the next Max Spaniel adventure: BEST IN SHOW!David Catrow's lovable spaniel is back, and this time he enters a dog show. Max competes in a diving contest, a barki
The perfect guide for young, first-time dog owners and those who yearn for a canine friend of their own. Provides useful guidance from how to pick a puppy to how to choose a grooming brush. Thoroughly
Up, down, up, down, altogether now,Mr Potato is rolling around.Your friend and mine, he's happy all the time,Mr Potato is coming to town!Join Peppa Pig and her family and friends in this brilliant adv
Explores further the magical world of Earthsea through five tales of events which occur before or after the time of the original novels, as well as an essay on the people, languages, history, and magi
The four seasons are an exciting time for children in the classroom and the home. The changing seasons can inspire stories, poems and other creative applications of imagination. The Writing Prompts fo
Hayat Shah is a young American in love for the first time. His normal life of school, baseball, and video games had previously been distinguished only by his Pakistani heritage and by the frequent chi
Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #48: A Perfect Time for Pandas they had lots of questions. What do pandas eat? Where do they
Written by award-winning author Julia Donaldson, Songbirds Phonics are highly decodable, beautifully illustrated real stories. In Ron Rabbit's Big Day, sharp-eyed Ron spots a thief. The Level 3 More
Hotel Rwanda. Philadelphia. Silkwood. Some of the most important films ever made have tackled real-world social issues, from genocide to homophobia to corporate greed. As storytellers, activist scree
There was an old lady who's ready for school!That lovely old lady has returned just in time for the first day of school. Now she's swallowing items to make the very best of her first day back. And just in time for the bus...With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for the first day of school!
Climate change is now doing far more harm than marooning polar bears on melting chunks of ice--it is damaging the health of people around the world. Brilliantly connecting stories of real people with
Every year, the village of Blubber competes against the neighbouring town of Gulp in the Viking Games, and every year, the Blubberers get thrashed. Convinced he can do better this time, Vulgar starts
Effie Gray, a beautiful and intelligent young socialite, rattled the foundations of England’s Victorian age. Married at nineteen to John Ruskin, the leading art critic of the time, she found herself
Based on the number one pre-school and BAFTA winning TV animation, Peppa Pig, this wonderful story picture book is perfect for reading at bedtime, playtime and over and over again!Once upon a time, th
Looks at the growing corporate practice of encouraging employees to spend a portion of their work time pursuing projects that they are personally interested in, and how it has driven innovation while
Some time ago we said goodbye to Mummy. I am not sure where she has gone.Written and illustrated by a new talent in children’s picture books, this extraordinary book deals with the loss of a parent fr
A latest entry in the series by the three-time Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator finds the irrepressible bus-driving pigeon expressing his astonishment and indignation when Duckling asks
In time for the one year anniversary of the 2011 earthquake in Japan, a collection of essays and stories by Japanese writers on the devastating disaster, its aftermath, and the resolve of a people to
It's hard to find work as a doctor when using your real name will get you killed. So hard that when a reclusive billionaire offers Dr. Peter Brown, aka Pietro Brnwa, a job accompanying a sexy but self
We are living under the administration of fear: fear has become an environment, an everyday landscape. There was a time when wars, famines, and epidemics were localized and limited by a certain timefr
