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The third book in the “spellbinding” (Kirkus Reviews) Ravenfall series follows Anna and Colin, two kids with supernatural powers, into the magical town of Witchwood, where local witches have gone missing—and Anna might be next.Everything is changing at Ravenfall, the magical inn that best friends Anna Ballinkay and Colin Pierce call home. The leaves are turning golden, the air is as crisp as a harvest apple, and Anna’s older twin sisters are leaving for college… but at least Anna and Colin have finally reunited after a summer apart, just in time for a new magical mission.When their mission is interrupted by a mysterious attack that forces them to seek shelter, Anna and Colin head to Witchwood, a spooky lakeside town where magic doesn’t have to be hidden. Anna is excited to reunite with her aunt and cousin, who she hopes might teach her more about Jewish magic—except her cousin seems tohateher. Especially once Anna realizes that she’s a witch, just like them.But rude cousins are the lea

Find out all about George Washington, Founding Father and first president of the United States, and the key role he played in the American Revolution and the colonial bid for independence from Great Britain.Aligned with The Science of Reading, Common Core Standards, and key U.S. curricula, this book is the perfect support in learning all about George Washington and his monumental impact on U.S. history. Part of the immersive new DK Super History series, this informative and inclusive book offers young learners the full picture about a key figure in history. It takes a 360-degree look at the life and work of George Washington, exploring his background and key people in his life, his role in important events, and the influence they had on history. The main narrative is supported by different perspectives, primary and secondary sources, infographics, and an engaging graphic novel style story. With specially designed spreads that build skills in historical inquiry and interpretation and ma

Find out all about Susan B. Anthony, the American women's rights activist and social reformer, and the pivotal role she played in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.Aligned with The Science of Reading, Common Core Standards, and key U.S. curricula, this book is the perfect support in learning all about Susan B Anthony and her impact on U.S. history. Part of the immersive new DK Super History series, this informative and inclusive book offers young learners the full picture about a key figure in history. It takes a 360-degree look at the life and work of Susan B. Anthony, exploring her background and key people in her life, her role in important events, and the influence they had on history. The main narrative is supported by different perspectives, primary and secondary sources, infographics, and an engaging graphic novel style story. With specially designed spreads that build skills in historical inquiry and interpretation and make complex events accessible to children

Jane Austen's classic novel about heartbreak and second chances, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Clothbound Editions line. Eight years ago, Anne Elliot followed the advice of Lady Russell, her only true friend, and broke off her engagement to the dashing young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. When Anne and the now wealthy Captain Wentworth cross paths years later, it is clear that he has neither forgotten--nor forgiven--their past. Can true love survive heartbreak? Who should we listen to in matters of the heart? Filled with Jane Austen's trademark wit, Persuasion is both a delightful romantic comedy and a surprisingly subversive exploration of our need to persuade, and be persuaded by, others.

Across Brazil and around the world, the elegant and meticulously crafted spaces designed by the firm Dado Castello Branco Arquitetura e Interiores are known for blending functionality with aesthetic allure. These places residences, apartments, and villas, all in the signature style the firm has honed since its founding in Sao Paulo in the early 1990s are brought to cinematic life by Brazilian artistic director and visual artist Ricardo van Steen. In these pages, van Steen stages a visual journey through four key elements of the company s sophisticated design vision: He considers light as medium and muse, almost a character in the drama of each living, breathing space.He attends to matter, meaning the very materials of wood, copper, stone, fabric, and glass through which Dado s designs achieve their richness and authenticity. He turns to the horizon, an essential feature that opens up perspectives and creates visual intrigue, serving as a metaphorical guide to the soul of the space. And

Yves Saint Laurent and his designs, as captured by the greatest photographers of the 20th century Yves Saint Laurent collaborated with some of the greatest photographers of the 20th century. For over four decades, until the closing of his fashion house in 2002, Saint Laurent and his creations were captured by cutting-edge photographers – including such legends as Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, David Bailey, Helmut Newton, William Klein, Sarah Moon, Annie Leibovitz, Paolo Roversi, and Juergen Teller – resulting in iconic pictures that helped shape his own image as well as that of his brand. Yves Saint Laurent and Photography shines new light on the world of the genius couturier, tracing both the course of fashion and the history of 20th–century photography.This beautifully designed book features an astonishing range of imagery: breathtaking fashion photographs of subjects such as Audrey Hepburn, Catherine Deneuve, Naomi Campbell, and Kate Moss; portraits of Saint Laurent; and never-before

Nibbles the book-eating monster has gone nibbling. But this book is too slimy, that one is too sweet and this one too smelly. Will Nibbles ever find a book that's just right? Perhaps the perfect snack is a little closer to home .. . Everyone's favourite cheeky book monster is back, and he is HUNGRY! From slimy guides for ogres to farmyard fun, children will love peeking through die-cuts and lifting flaps as they follow along with Nibbles' search for his next meal.Just like Wolves by Emily Gravett, Open Very Carefully by Nick Bromley and Nicola O'Byrne, and Please Don't Read This Book by Deanna Kizis and Sam Boughton, Nibbles: The Very Hungry Book Monster is a fresh, innovative and exciting celebration of books, ideal for all little book monsters. Also available . .. Nibbles: The Book Monster, Nibbles: The Dinosaur Guide, Nibbles: The Monster Hunt, Nibbles: The Bedtime Book

【本書特色】★隱藏在心底深處的這份愛戀是否有能坦露的一天呢!?★閃閃發光、耀眼無比的初戀純愛故事！光是兩情相悅，還是有無法讓對方知曉的想法嗎？岩田朔英是個健壯度大於平均值的女孩，經過校慶之後，她終於和從小一直憧憬的神城光輝兩情相悅…！此外，他們還約好聖誕節單獨慶祝，朔英內心期待不已。©2021 by Kazune Kawahara/SHUEISHA Inc.

【本書特色】★命運使兩人再次重逢──★雙人花式滑冰故事開幕!!★首刷限定精美典藏書卡！（首刷售完即無贈品）隼馬在花式滑冰會場上被一位少女深深吸引，於是他開始自學滑冰並持續練習。然而，那位令他憧憬的少女卻突然從賽場上消失了。失去方向的隼馬，數年後在滑冰場上竟與她意外重逢…!?©2023 by Elck Itsumo / SHUEISHA Inc.

The purrrfect series for newly confident readers, beautifully illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, Jenny Løvlie, and written by bestselling author, Paula Harrison. Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn.Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. In Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins, Kitty is excited about the upcoming Autumn Festival. It's going to be a real feast for the whole community, and Kitty has worked hard all week to help prepare for it.But when she arrives to help set-up for the party, everything has been ruined. The decorations have been torn down, half the food has disappeared, and the pumpkins she and her friends carved are missing. Can Kitty use her superpowers to save the Autumn Festival?For another superhero adventure with Kitty and her cat crew, read Kitty and the Stolen Storybook.

Think all dinosaurs were scary? Think again! This fun and fact-filled picture book explores how dinosaurs' so-called frightening features were actually clever survival tools. From T. rex’s powerful teeth to Diplodocus’ towering neck, every adaptation had a purpose - and it wasn’t always about being fierce!With charming, laugh-out-loud illustrations from Erica Salcedo, young readers will discover that dinosaurs were more than just big and scary; they were smart, adaptable, and full of surprises.Packed with humour, facts, and a playful message about not judging by appearances, this book is a perfect choice for young dinosaur fans and curious minds alike.

Mirabelle is special because she is different. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy and she LOVES getting up to magical mischief. Mirabelle's best friend Carlotta is having a birthday party.Mirabelle is so excited and wants to help make it extra-special but somehow, when the day of the party arrives, everything starts going a little bit . . .wrong. Maybe a bit of fairy magic will help? Or maybe that will lead to even more magical chaos! Illustrated throughout in witchy purple and black by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster, Mirabelle is perfect for readers who are looking for a first chapter book with a healthy dose of mischief and magic. This book will have you cackling with glee!

What’s behind the eerie St Elmo’s Fire phenomenon?What was the mysterious explosion that tore through a Siberian forest in the early 1900s?And can fish and frogs really rain from the sky?Travel around the globe and even into space with this dazzling natural history book, discovering the stories of nature’s rarest events and best-kept secrets.From strange marvels of the night sky to the world’s weirdest weather events; from the most peculiar plants to rare and elusive animals; this book gathers together a jaw-dropping collection of natural wonders. Eclipses, ball lightning, pizzly bears . . . each stunningly illustrated spread explores a different phenomenon, including those that have baffled scientists through the centuries.Presented in five chapters – Amazing Space, Peculiar Plants, Unusual Animals, Weird Weather and Unique Wild Places – this is a celebration of nature at its quirkiest and most wonderful. Written by best-selling author Emily Hawkins and brought to life in glorious det

Jump into autumn (leaves) with this cozy fall book that's indestructible! Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies "read" (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: -Rip Proof--made of ultra-durable tight-woven material -Waterproof--can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed! -Emergent Literacy Tool--bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading -Portable--lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel -Safe for Baby--meets ASTM safety standards

No need to be humble—herald your own achievements proudly and toot your own horn with this hilarious mini kit!Portable fun:The 3-1/2 inch long, electro-plated, shiny, gold-colored miniature horn fits in the palm of your handMini book included:Kit includes a 32-page mini book on the history of the phrase "toot your own horn" and its counterparts in other languagesPlays three different toots:The electronic sounds in this unique horn include three different toot sequences for maximum effectActually squeezable:Activate the sound by squeezing the soft rubber bulbLatest RP Minis musical instrument kit:This horn joins our mini instruments series alongside theTiny Violin,Sad Trombone, andDesktop Drum Kit

This bound-to-be-Popular series hits its magical stride with book three, in which Ava, her friends, and her frenemy must fix a disaster that has befallen the school.Ava hasn't found Tinabella to be the easiest roommate to get along with. She's sneaky. She's popular. And she bends the rules a lot when it comes to magic.Still, Ava never asked for Tinabella to be banished to a tower, trapped by a strange spell. And when the wickedest witch of them all attacks the School for Wicked Witches, trapping all the teachers within an enormous twister, Ava knows that it’s better to have Tinabella by her side than to keep her locked away.Now the question is: With no teachers around, and even the oldeststudents in the school caught by the magic, what can Ava, Tinabella, and their friends do to prevent a truly wicked fate?

Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1692. When the first girl fell down screaming, the people of Salem Village thought it might just be silliness. Then a second girl started barking. A third and fourth began to shake uncontrollably. A doctor said "an evil hand" had come upon the girls, and everyone knew: They were bewitched. But who were the witches? Everyone knew that too: the unprotected residents of Salem--the poor, the elderly, the ones who were a little bit strange. Soon more girls were having fits and naming people as witches. The village erupted in accusations, suspicion, and fear. By the time the witch trials ended, dozens of lives had been ruined, and twenty people were dead. And I saw it all.With a snarky and surprising first-person narrator - a historical figure that played a major role in events - acclaimed writer Katie Kennedy offers a fresh new take on the greatest true-crime story in American history.

“A small-town novel of epic proportions” (Tom Perrotta), this captivating story weaves the intimate lives of two midwestern families across generations, from World War II to the late twentieth century.In Bonhomie, Ohio, a stolen moment of passion, sparked in the exuberant aftermath of the Allied victory in Europe, binds Cal Jenkins, a man wounded not in war but by his inability to serve in it, to Margaret Salt, a woman trying to obscure her past. Cal’s wife, Becky, has a spiritual gift: She is a seer who can conjure the dead, helping families connect with those they’ve lost. Margaret’s husband, Felix, is serving on a Navy cargo ship, out of harm’s way—until a telegram suggests that the unthinkable might have happened.Later, as the country reconstructs in the postwar boom, a secret grows in Bonhomie—but nothing stays buried forever in a small town. Against the backdrop of some of the most transformative decades in modern America, the consequences of that long-ago encounter ripple throug

The classic, haunting tale of two brave children lost in an eerie and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends: Stephen King and Maurice Sendak.Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott-Medal winning Where the Wild Things Are, guide you into this most deliciously daring rendition of the traditional Grimm fairy tale. But will you find your way back out?This beautiful book includes a personal introduction from Stephen King and has been created in close collaboration with the Maurice Sendak Foundation. A stunning, high-quality hardback with jacket, it is the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak and dark fairy tales.

“An odyssey of action and awe.” —The New York TimesThe remarkable next novel from Matt Haig, the author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Midnight Library, with more than nine million copies sold worldwide“What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don’t understand yet…”When retired math teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan.Among the rugged hills and golden beaches of the island, Grace searches for answers about her friend’s life, and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past.Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.Story Locale:Ibiza, Spain

本書為《Tuck Everlasting》推出五十週年紀念版，銷量累積超過千萬冊，是許多讀者成長記憶中的重要作品。故事描述女孩 Winnie Foster 偶然發現一處能帶來永生的泉水，並因此結識喝下泉水後停止成長的 Tuck 一家。在與他們相處的過程中，Winnie 必須思考：不會老去，究竟是祝福，還是另一種失去？本書以平靜卻深刻的筆調，談論時間、生命與選擇，長年被選為課堂與圖書館館藏經典。本紀念版收錄 Gabrielle Zevin 的導讀、新版插畫與珍貴後記，讓熟悉的故事在細節中再次被看見。Introduced by New York Times-bestselling author Gabrielle Zevin, a special 50th Anniversary Edition of the beloved children's classic with more than more than 10 million copies sold. From Newbery Honoree and E. B. White Award-winning author Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is a spellbinding modern-day masterpiece about immortality, friendship, and growing up that's sure to be an all-time favorite for every generation. Is eternal life a blessing or a curse? That is what young Winnie Foster must decide when she discovers a spring in the nearby woods whose waters grant immortality. Members of the Tuck family, having drunk from the spring, tell Winnie of their experiences watching life go by and never growing older. Now Winnie must decide wha

◎新世代設計師組合 tupera tupera 筆下的貓熊，是你不可錯過的收藏！◎世紀大頭條！貓熊界最驚人的內幕即將公開！夜晚，貓熊一家三口來到澡堂，入口的櫃檯上貼著這樣一張告示：「本澡堂謝絕貓熊以外的客人進入。」by貓熊澡堂難道，貓熊一族有什麼不可告人的祕密？！一本讓你先驚呼：「什麼！難道……」然後再恍然大悟、捧腹大笑的超幽默貓熊繪本！【本書關鍵字】貓熊、多元文化、創意想像、親子溝通、澡堂、健康教育

A brand new collection of poems to make you laugh, smile and think, from the former Children’s LaureateA brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet?In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world.Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share – a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages."These poems for children are little gems … Readers will find plenty to make them laugh and smile." ★★★★★ The Telegraph"Out of This World has suitably comic and thoughtful mon

Uplifting, poignant healing fiction from the Japanese bestselling author – brand-new for 2025!For fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, What You Are Looking for Is In the Library, and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop comes an enchanting novel that will linger in your heart long after the last page is turned.As the last petal falls, the final page is turned…Welcome to The Cherry Blossom Bookshop, a haven for book lovers that only appears during the fleeting cherry blossom season. Nestled amidst the bloom of delicate petals, you’ll find a sanctuary for those burdened by regrets and past sorrows. Here, Sakura, the mysterious young owner, and her wise calico cat, Kobako, patiently await the arrival of souls in need of solace and healing.Told over four seasons, each visitor to the bookshop holds a book that bridges their past and present, guiding them towards understanding and acceptance. Within the antique charm of the shop and the soothing aroma of freshly brewed coffee, Sakura and Kobako hel

Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive.From the author of Holding the Reins comes a binge-worthy dark biker romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen. ‘The spice was top tier’ 5* Reader review‘The hottest fictional man I have ever read’ 5* Reader review‘Great tension and their chemistry is off the charts 5* Reader reviewRide faster than your angel can fly. Gabriel Wolfe, fallen dark angel and president of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, has lived a life shrouded in darkness.Haunted by a traumatic past, chaos is the only way he makes sense of the world. He craves it to feel stable. Whole.But everything changes when he meets Brinley Rose Beaumont. With her raven hair and molten eyes, she ignites a fire within him that he never knew existed. Wolfe's meticulously controlled world soon begins to unravel, and he finds himself drawn to Brinley with an intensity that borders on obsession.Now, Brinley is all he sees. And Wolfe will stop at nothing to make her his. Tropes:- Motorcycle Rom

“Enchanting and imaginative, this gentle, playful picture book addresses an anxious child’s need to find control.” - The GuardianA tender picture and insightful read-aloud picture book about anxiety: showing children aged 3-7 years old they do not have to carry their worries alone – there’s always room under your umbrella for someone else.The debut picture book from the award-winning Sarah Crossan, stunningly illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, illustrator of The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson.Tallulah doesn’t like the rain. It spoils her new dress. It makes her favourite biscuits soggy. It ruins EVERYTHING. So, she gets an umbrella from Grandma. For a while, she feels better… But is one umbrella enough? Talullah worries about rain thundering down, and washing her away. She decides that she needs complete protection. So she gets another TOTALLY BIG umbrella and under her umbrella house, Talullah feels safe.But … is Talullah missing out on all the fun happening around her? How can she manage h

A children’s guide to the science and history of telling the time and clockmaking in a fun and interactive way.This interactive book will help children aged 7-9 understand how clocks work and learn how to tell the time on various devices.Time is central to our experience as humans, and it’s important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time uses fun and unique elements to teach children about the topic of time and introduce concepts like time zones and time management.This time book for children offers:*Content written by experts in the field, a scientist and a Horologist (the study of time).*A unique book on an underrepresented topic, looking at how humans learned to measure time, how it shapes our lives and the amazing science behind time.*Interactive and practical activities for children to get involved with and learn about the subject.This book combines the expertise of an award-winning watchmaker and a physics teacher to e

Fox & the Mystery Letter is a witty, puzzle-filled adventure, following Fox on a journey to repair an old friendship.Fox has a mystery to solve—and a friendship to fix!In the dense forest, in a lonely cottage, there lives Fox. Fox is perfectly happy all by himself—until one day, a letter arrives: "Dear Fox: I know how much you enjoy puzzles. I bet you can’t resist this one . . . Head to the forest path to begin your journey. From an old friend."Fox doesn't need any mysterious puzzles, adventures, or memories of his old . . . But he stops himself from finishing the thought. Still, it can't hurt to look at the first clue. Of course, one clue leads to the next: Fox follows arrows in the mud, notes taped to trees, swirling smoke signals, a map from a bottle, and gifts from fellow animals—on the trail of a friendship that once was.Author-illustrator Alex G. Griffiths creates an irresistible mystery for readers to solve in this witty, whimsical picture book—with important themes of frien

2025’s INSTANT No.1 SUNDAY TIMES best-seller from the author of YELLOWFACEPrepare for one hell of a journey…'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE'[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE'I devoured it' RED2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new No.1 Sunday Times bestselling novel by R.F. Kuang.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?'Literary super-stardom does

About the Book:'Katabasis is a formidable, timeless work, destined to be a modern classic' OLIVIE BLAKE'Katabasis is more than a novel to savor. This book is an experience. I envy those who get to read it for the first time' REBECCA ROSS'A witty, gory, harrowing ride' LEIGH BARDUGOKatabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new novel by Sunday Times Number One Bestseller R.F. Kuang.

A laugh-out-loud rhyming romp about how being HANGRY can turn you into a little bit of a monster! Brought to life by debut author, Kathryn Wanless, and illustrations packed with humour and personality from Fred Blunt. When Evangeline's alarm clock shrieks, the day is NOT off to a good start because. .. SHE'S HANGRY! But after breakfast, Evangeline is back to feeling right and skips happily down the street. Yet, at school, as lunchtime looms near.. . Yes, you guessed it.. . SHE'S HANGRY! The afternoons are always lots of fun.Except, as she leaves the playground and spots her waiting Mum, UH OH. . .SHE'S HANGRY, AGAIN! When at last they make it home, things go from bad to worse. It turns out that it's not only Evangeline who is HANGRY! Can Evangeline and Mum work together to find the perfect snack before it's too late?WARNING: There may be a HANGRY monster lurking inside of you too. .. This fantastically funny and bouncy story gives voice to a very real experience. Being hungry brings ou

Ancient magic and all-new heroes in a battle between the living and the dead - an epic story of chaos, myth and adventure for fans of Percy Jackson, from the author of The Boy to Beat the Gods.When her island home is overrun by evil spirits, Evie is saved only by the powerful gemstone her parents entrusted to her. Her best friend Arthur is not so lucky - caught in the magical crossfire, he finds himself in the body of a cat.On a mission to return him to his body and defeat the ghouls, Evie and Arthur team up with Cai, a trainee shaman, who helps them discover the truth. The terrifying Blackheart Man is plotting to steal the island's four magical gemstones and use their power to destroy the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. It will take all of Evie's magic, Cai's bravery and Arthur's talent for thievery to stop him."Children's fiction at its finest. Thorpe is a talent to watch!" Lizzie Huxley-Jones on Ashley's debut THE BOY TO BEAT THE GODS

What’s your idea of the perfect movie night? Is it full of frights, jump scares, and even the occasional scream? Then this jigsaw puzzle was made for you!As you connect 1000 pieces to complete the 50 Must-Watch Scary Movies Bucket List Puzzle from Ridley's Games, you’ll reveal 50 of the most iconic horrors and thrillers across decades of cinema.With original illustrations inspired by classics and blockbusters—think Carrie, Ringu, and The Thing, to name just a few—this great gift for scary movie lovers offers a bucket list of frightening films to watch after piecing it together!Created for the thrill seeker or puzzle lover, this jigsaw comes in giftable bucket-style packaging and, when finished, measures H27.6 x W21.7 in / H70 x W55 cm.At Ridley’s Games, we like to make Good Clean Fun that’s as kind to the planet as it can be, so this jigsaw is made using 80% recycled materials and 20% FSC paper, and it’s printed using soy inks.MADE FOR JUMP SCARE JUNKIES – If you see the artistry in Th

Learn all about the Silver Surfer--his superpowers, his relationship with the Fantastic Four, and his foes--in this introductory board book featuring art by legendary artist John Buscema From his first adventure on his flying board to his team-up with the Fantastic Four and battle against Galactus, glide into action with the Silver Surfer! With bright, full-color art from the classic comics by John Buscema, readers will learn all about this incredible, cosmic Super Hero hailing from deep within the Milky Way. Perfect for the youngest kids and long-time Marvel fans alike, this sturdy board book features simple text and three special gatefolds that makes it a fun-filled read and a must-have for vintage collectors.

Big whoop. Autumn is here. Too bad Grumpkin HATES Halloween.Poor Grumpkin doesn't even want to BE a pumpkin, never mind embrace the spooky season! Join this sassy, squashy icon as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, friendship and candy-corn-fuelled fun. With a loveable anti-hero, deadpan humour and fantastically funny illustrations from super-talented Siân Roberts, this hilarious board book shows children the importance of keeping an open mind and the possibility of finding joy where you least expect it. Perfect for fans of I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald, and I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt.

Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules. She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way. In Emerald and the New Arrival, Emerald's mum is expecting a baby and there's so much to do before the big day! Everyone is excited but Emerald can't help feeling a little .. . unsure.What if she gets woken up at night by all the crying? And what if Mum and her step-dad Auster are too busy with the new baby to think about her? But family life is full of surprises and Emerald is about to find out that being a BIG sister is a very special thing indeed. Illustrated throughout in sea green and black, Emerald is perfect for readers who are looking for a first chapter book with a splash of wildness and wonder.

A Newbery Honor BookThree women narrate a perilous wagon journey westward that could set them free—or cost them everything they have—in this intergenerational verse novel that explores the history of the Black homesteader movement.1879, Mississippi. Young dreamer Lettie may have her head in the stars, but her body is on a covered wagon heading westward. Her father, Thomas, promises that Nebraska will be everything the family needs: an opportunity to claim the independence they’ve strived for over generations on their very own plot of land.But Thomas’ hopes—and mouth—are bigger than his ability to follow through. With few supplies and even less money, the only thing that feels certain is danger.Right after the war ended/and we were free/we believed/all of us did/that couldn’t nothing hurt us/the way master had when we were slaves/Couldn’t no one tell us/how to live/how to die.Lettie, her mother, Sylvia, and young teacher Philomena are free from slavery—but bound by poverty, access to op

The sixth and final book in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she pursues her dream of becoming a teacher. Available now in paperback.Anne is starting to grow up, but she's still disappointed with her red hair — it's one of her lifelong sorrows. One day, she buys a bottle of hair dye in order to have raven-black hair like her best friend and kindred spirit, Diana. Unfortunately, the dye ends up turning her hair green! This upset causes Anne to start focusing on improving herself inside, rather than her looks . . . and leads to a new dream taking shape: Anne wanting to become a teacher! She joins a club for students studying to get into Queen's College. But can Anne overcome her fear of failing? And how can she study hard when pesky Gilbert is distracting her?Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.Series