A Christmas Bride

Irresistible festive fun from the team that brought you beloved bestseller Dogs Don't Do Ballet!My dog is not like other dogs.My dog is a ballerina who dreams of being the Sugar Plum Fairy. So when Miss Polly announces the parts in our Christmas show, The Nutcracker, will my dog’s dream come true? Or will we both just be… bonbons? An adorable story about friendship, positivity and the joy of being the very best bonbon in the box!Perfect for learning about how to be positive in the face of disappointmentWarm and funny festive feel-good story based around putting on the popular ballet The NutcrackerFeatures the stars of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-shortlisted Dogs Don’t Do BalletFrom the illustrator of The Detective DogPraise for The Muttcracker:‘Heart-warming, funny, charming and deliciously Christmassy, The Muttcracker is perfect. Anna and Sara have done it again!’Sue Hendra, co-creator of the bestselling Supertato series ‘Brilliant to see Biff back! Kemp and Ogilvie have

Irresistible festive fun from the team that brought you beloved bestseller Dogs Don't Do Ballet!My dog is not like other dogs.My dog is a ballerina who dreams of being the Sugar Plum Fairy. So when Miss Polly announces the parts in our Christmas show, The Nutcracker, will my dog’s dream come true? Or will we both just be… bonbons? An adorable story about friendship, positivity and the joy of being the very best bonbon in the box!Perfect for learning about how to be positive in the face of disappointmentWarm and funny festive feel-good story based around putting on the popular ballet The NutcrackerFeatures the stars of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-shortlisted Dogs Don’t Do BalletFrom the illustrator of The Detective DogPraise for The Muttcracker:‘Heart-warming, funny, charming and deliciously Christmassy, The Muttcracker is perfect. Anna and Sara have done it again!’Sue Hendra, co-creator of the bestselling Supertato series ‘Brilliant to see Biff back! Kemp and Ogilvie have

A thought-provoking picture book inspired by the idea that there is beauty to be cherished in imperfection. What is imperfectly perfect?It's a flower growing from a cracked pavement. It's the memory of a happy time, etched in a wrinkled smile.It's taking something broken, mending it with love,and making something new. Something unique. Beautiful.And imperfectly perfect. A story that cherishes beauty in imperfection. With a lyrical, meditative text from Perry Emerson and stunning illustrations from the wonderful Hoang Giang (The Christmas Department Store) this book explores what it means to be perfect through the eyes of a little girl at a tumultuous time in her relationship with her older brother.With a powerful message that lingers beyond the final page, Imperfectly Perfect encourages readers to embrace imperfection, whether in physical objects or in a more metaphorical way, as part of the unique beauty of the world around us. This uplifting picture book is the ideal companion for re

Have fun helping the dolls as they shop for books, gifts, clothes and lots more.Meet Cassie, Kara and Lauren, three friends who love to shop. Use the stickers to dress the dolls as they try on new shoes and party dresses, go Christmas shopping, visit a street market and much more.

Matt Tavares’s sequel to theNew York Timesbest-sellingDasheris a joyful ode to helping others—and another holiday classic in the making.“If you ever get lost, just look for the North Star.”With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can’t contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities. But as night deepens and snow starts to fall, Dasher realizes she can no longer spot the North Star in the sky to lead her home. Will the kindness of a child, an unexpected gift, and a dose of Christmas spirit get her back in time to help guide Santa’s sleigh? TheNew York Timesbest-selling creator ofDasherhas crafted another delightful journey featuring everyone’s favorite reindeer doe, in a story full of giving, joy, and holiday magic.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • This deluxe edition of the Taylor Swift Little Golden Book has 22 new pages of content, a sheet of stickers, and beautiful new cover art with glitter and foil—perfect for Taylor Swift fans of all ages!When you're Taylor Swift, the sky's the limit!Read all about Taylor Swift's journey from her childhood living on a Christmas tree farm, to her early days on Nashville’s Music Row, and her rise as one of the biggest stars in pop music. Swifties will love the 22 new bonus pages with lots of activities, fun Eras Tour facts, a quiz, quotes by Taylor, pictures to color, poems to write, and more! Plus stickers!

Learn how a young girl who once lived on a Christmas tree farm grew up to become one of the most celebrated musical artists of the twenty-first century in this new deluxe addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Taylor Swift always knew she wanted to be a country music artist, so at age thirteen, she convinced her parents to move their family from Pennsylvania to Nashville. Since the release of her self-titled debut album in 2006, Taylor Swift has dominated the music charts, reinvented her sound, won numerous awards, shaken off public criticism, and spoken up for herself and others. This new deluxe edition hardcover biography features lavender-sprayed edges, printed endpapers, purple interior illustrations, and a foil-effect cover, sure to please Taylor fans everywhere. Whether you're a lifelong Swiftie or someone who just loves learning about musicians, this enchanting book will teach you all about the experiences that helped Taylor Swift become the successful superstar m

From one of America's most beloved storytellers comes his most spiritual book since The Christmas Box and The Walk series with this modern-day, Christmas-themed retelling of the story of the prodigal son. It has been said that sometimes the greatest hope in our lives is just a second chance to do what we should have done right in the first place. This is the story of my second chance. When Luke Crisp graduates from business school, his father, CEO and cofounder of Fortune 500 Crisp's Copy Centers, is ready to share some good news: he wants to turn the family business over to his son. But Luke has other plans. Taking control of his trust fund, Luke leaves home to pursue a life of reckless indulgence. But when his funds run out, so do his friends. Humbled, alone, and too ashamed to ask his father for help, Luke secretly takes a lowly job at one of his father's copy centers. There he falls in love with a struggling single mother and begins to understand the greatest source of personal joy

Two owl detectives solve a Christmas mystery in this installment of a charming early reader series, perfect for fans of the Owl Diaries.Wallace and Grace, best friends and partners in the Night Owl Detective Agency, work together to solve mysteries!Two days before the Christmas Party in the Big Woods, presents under the Gift Tree go missing. Whooo is stealing them? Can Wallace and Grace follow the clues to catch the thief?Young readers will delight in the funny, accessible story, the perfect pathway to chapter books.

A fun festive activity book with over 300 stickers, based on the bestselling series Tales from Acorn Wood by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.With over 300 easy-to-use stickers and loads of fun and festive activities that are perfect for preschoolers! This sticker book is the ideal gift for Christmas and sure to delight fans of the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Packed full of sticker scenes, matching activities, simple puzzles, colouring and more, this winter sticker book features everyone's favourite characters from Acorn Wood. The fun activities have been carefully designed to be just right for children aged 3 and over, with six pages of big, easy-to-use stickers. It's perfect for holidays, journeys and rainy days!Based on the bestselling lift-the-flap series Tales from Acorn Wood by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

Come on a magical Christmas Eve journey in Santa's sleigh and meet the man himself, in an enchanting picture book from bestselling author, actor and comedian, Ben Miller, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. *OUT NOW!*It was quarter to midnight on Christmas Eve. The lights were out all over the land, and children everywhere were asleep in their beds, dreaming of the big day to come. Well, almost everywhere . . .Jackson is determined to stay awake until Father Christmas arrives, but on the stroke of midnight when a jolly red-dressed figure whooshes down the chimney, he is in for the most magical surprise! Join Jackson on the night he met Father Christmas and travelled the world in an adventure he will never forget.This enchanting adaptation of Ben Miller’s beloved and bestselling debut novel, is exquisitely illustrated by highly acclaimed artist Elisa Paganelli. Turn the page, share the adventure in a festive classic to treasure – the perfect gift for Christmas Eve.

Move the sliders in this joyful novelty board book to see festive scenes come to life.An engaging, interactive board book, specially designed for very young children, full of vivid colours, sliding panels and Christmas themes. Babies will love moving the sliders to light up a Christmas tree; find out who's hiding in a gingerbread house and see animals skating on ice. A perfect book to share at Christmas time as there's so much to see and talk about.

Discover the book everyone is talking about - this fun and festive mystery is perfect for fans of Murder on the Christmas Express, Murder Under the Mistletoe and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot’s Christmas. 'The feel-good factor is off the scale' The Times‘Your new festive fave’ My Weekly‘A crime Christmas stocking must!’ Yorkshire LifeA village of secrets. Yorkshire, 1952.Christmas is fast approaching when a dead stranger is found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered village of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer?A mystery that can’t be solved. Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate.But as is often the way for him, things don’t go according to plan. A Christmas to remember. When the local doctor’s husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something.And if he can’t uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price... Praise for Murder at Holly House'A quintessential slice of Yuletide

Mr Bliss, a man notable for his immensely tall hats and for the girabbit in his garden, takes the whimsical decision to buy a motor car. But his first drive to visit friends quickly becomes a catalogue of disasters… J.R.R. Tolkien invented and illustrated the book of Mr Bliss’s adventures for his own children when they were very young.The book was handwritten with lots of detailed and uproarious colour pictures. This is a complete and highly imaginative tale of eccentricity. Some of the disasters that befall Mr Bliss could be blamed on his style of driving, but even he could not anticipate being hijacked by three bears.As for what happened next – the readers, whether young or old, will want to discover for themselves. Republished in hardback to match his Letters from Father Christmas and other illustrated Tolkien editions, Mr Bliss is presented as a conventional illustrated storybook, and also with Tolkien's handwritten pages in facsimile at the back, and is sure to delight Tolkien fan

Giggles are guaranteed in this brand-new series by Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator Nikki Dyson – Penguin and Pup's first adventure, The Perfect Christmas, will have children rolling around the Christmas tree laughing.Introducing your new favourite characters – Penguin and Pup – in this laugh-out-loud Christmassy caper from brand-new talent Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator, Nikki Dyson. GIGGLES GUARANTEED.Meet Penguin: he's thoughtful, kind and loyal. He can be a bit cautious with new things, and he's very sensible. Pup, on the other hand, is a fun-loving whirlwind! She always thinks big and sometimes gets a bit carried away. . .Like lots of friends, Penguin and Pup like VERY different things. Especially when it comes to Christmas. Penguin is all about the simple things: a perfectly-sized Christmas tree, and maybe a mince pie. Pup, on the other hand, wants a GIANT snow machine and a ten-course feast. It's a recipe for disaster, and LOTS of laughter.So whether you are

本書收錄13位人氣童書作家的創作，帶來12篇以 Roald Dahl 經典角色為靈感的全新短篇故事。從《Matilda》到《The BFG》，從《George’s Marvellous Medicine》到《Charlie and the Chocolate Factory》，熟悉的角色展開節慶限定的奇趣冒險。Matilda 為何擔心自己被列入壞孩子名單？George 的孫女調製的藥水又會帶來什麼後果？Charlie 如何為巧克力工廠準備聖誕驚喜？這些全新故事延續 Dahl 的想像力與幽默，並注入現代作家的風格巧思。插圖由 Klauss Flugge 獎長名單藝術家 Rikin Parekh 繪製，是一本充滿節慶氛圍與閱讀樂趣的冬季故事選集。Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list?What happens when years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine George's granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion?And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory?A magical and hilarious short-story collection from 13 bestselling, much-loved storytellers. This is the perfect seasonal read featuring 12 brand-new short stories based on their author's favourite Roald Dahl characters.Illustrated throughout by Klauss Flugge Prize-longlisted artist Rikin Parekh, with stories from Adam Hills (The Enormous Crocodile), Adam Kay (George's Marvellous Medicine), Ben Bailey Smi

America's favorite Christmas poem, featuring timeless illustrations, is the perfect gift for any child!On the night before Christmas, a father catches an unexpected glimpse of St. Nicholas himself. Along with his eight reindeer, Santa is here to fill the family's stockings with toys. His short visit fills the silent house with joy and wonder.Written by Clement Clarke Moore and first published in 1823, this read-aloud classic has been beloved for generations. Whether for nostalgia-seeking readers or new generations, The Night Before Christmas is a must-have in everyone's collection.

《The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks》延續Lottie的超糗日記系列，這次她的聖誕節一如既往──充滿笑料與災難！Lottie熱愛聖誕：有滿滿的KitKat巧克力、兩週不用上學、還能寫給聖誕老公公長長的願望清單。但當全家親戚都來過節、秘密交換禮物出現意外、倉鼠攻擊小精靈裝飾時，聖誕節變得一團亂！Katie Kirby以幽默筆調捕捉青春期的尷尬與溫情，是笑中帶暖的聖誕特別篇。・人氣系列第五集，聖誕節特別篇。・以爆笑筆調描繪家庭與友情的混亂與甜蜜。・適合8–12歲讀者，輕鬆閱讀、共鳴滿分。From hilarious bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story. This time it's CHRISTMAS!!!Dear Santa,For Christmas this year, I would like:Two hundred KitKat chunkies (full-size not multipack)Baby Bella to stop shouting 'BUM' in public spacesA new brother who doesn't fart on me and call it a 'tasty air biscuit'Antoine or Daniel (I can't decide!) to surprise me on Christmas Day with a grand romantic gestureCash (lots of it!)A new diary (I'm really getting through them!)Lots of love,Lottie xxxPS. Please could you put a chocolate orange instead of a real orange in my stocking this year? Lottie Brooks LOVES Christmas - there's presents, all the KitKat Chunkys you can eat AND no school for two we

A Christmas classic in the making! A stunningly illustrated, warm and original Christmas tale from two picture-book legends.Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith team up for an unforgettable celebration of Christmas.We all know that Santa makes everyone’s dreams come true every Christmas, but it turns out that he needs a little help getting into the holiday spirit himself. Instead of letting Santa get right back to work after he returns home to the North Pole on Christmas morning, his loyal elves want to make sure he experiences the same Christmas cheer he provides for others. With the perfect tree, lots of delicious treats, and, of course, presents, Santa experiences the magic of Christmas for the very first time.Beloved children’s book creators Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith have unveiled Santa unlike ever seen before, and as a result, created a merry new Christmas classic.

Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith team up for an unforgettable celebration of Christmas. We all know that Santa makes everyone's dreams come true every Christmas, but it turns out that he needs a little help getting into the holiday spirit himself. Instead of letting Santa get right back to work after he returns home to the North Pole on Christmas morning, his loyal elves want to make sure he experiences the same Christmas cheer he provides for others. With the perfect tree, lots of delicious treats, and, of course, presents, Santa experiences the magic of Christmas for the very first time. Beloved children's book creators Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith have unveiled Santa unlike ever seen before, and as a result, created a merry new Christmas classic.