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Learn all about ladybirds in this new Maisy's Planet book, with a fun open-out finale!Join Maisy as she gets to know lovely ladybirds! This cheerful board book introduces little ones to everyone's favourite insect and gives practical ideas about what you can do to help the ladybirds in your garden or local park. Open out the final scene to go ladybird-spotting with Maisy and friends! Maisy's Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun, final open-out spread.Love our planet with Maisy!

Alice Melvin's award-winning Mouse is back for another mindful adventure in nature.Join Mouse on his summer holiday by the seaside. Each day brings new excitement, from sandcastles on the beach to ice creams on the promenade, sunbathing on the sand dunes to looking for treasures amongst the rock pools! Beautifully detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text sets the scene for this perfect summer holiday.The book also features a nature guide with fascinating facts about the different habitats and wildlife that Mouse has come across.

Trace the trails for search and find finger fun!Discover finger-tracing fun as you trace the trails and follow the shark through the busy under-the-sea pictures. There are peekaboo windows to peep through, and lots of splashing, snapping and swimming sea creatures to spot, too!Bright illustrations feature lots of detail to spot and words to say out loud, andaid development of first wordsand early reading.Perfect forsensory funandinteractive play.Helps to develop bothmotor and literacy skills.

Elphaba stars in her first-ever Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures' Wicked--releasing in theaters November 27, 2024! This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Elphaba, a green-skinned misunderstood woman, from Universal Pictures' Wicked film. Glinda and the Wizard are also featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations that will delight children ages 2 to 5, plus Universal Pictures' Wicked fans and collectors of all ages! Universal Pictures' Wicked flies into theaters November 27, 2024! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow.

From the streets of Dickens’s Victorian London to the open sea with a dangerous white whale, follow our stories all across world!Five titles included:A Christmas CarolMoby DickFrankensteinThe Jungle BookThe Wonderful Wizard of OzOur Symbolised Classics Reading Library range transforms the world’s greatest stories into inclusive and entertaining books, giving everyone the opportunity to read these world-renowned titles. Each book includes a free audio book to further enhance the reading experience. Every cover will have a sensory feature to assist with sensory output. All Symbolised books are further supported by a signing video, while our Easier Classics books will have a visual and audio glossary.

Have you ever wondered if your cat is an alien from outer space? UFO Cat Invasion just might make you a believer!*Specifications: 3-inch diameter spaceship with a cat in the cockpit*Loads of special effects: Spaceship features multiple light and sound effects and a magnetic mouse-catching feature (miniature mouse included)*Display stand: a transparent stand allows you to rest and display your spaceship when not in use*Miniature book: an illustrated, 32-page mini book explores the possible extra-terrestrial origins of catsIncludes 3 button cell batteries.

In space no one can hear you giggle as you read this Little Golden Book featuring the characters from the classic movie Alien! Follow Ripley and the rest of the Nostromo crew on a space adventure that introduces the alphabet from A to Z. With fun illustrations, this light-hearted reimagining of the iconic movie Alien will delight fans young and old, as well as Little Golden Book collectors throught the universe. Since 1979, Alien has been an iconic franchise that has thrilled viewers around the world. Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Here we go! Keep the pedal to the metal with Mario, Luigi and all their friends in this Mario Kart™ Step into Reading level reader!Nintendo and Mario Kart™ fans ages 5-8 will love to meet Mario, Luigi, and all their friends and foes in this Step 3 Step into Reading level reader as they compete and race to win! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

Build strong reading foundations for early learners with audio read-alouds and engaging alphabet stories and activities.Colorful theme-based phonics activities and stickers get children excited to practice and learn alphabet letters and sounds and read simple sentences. The audio option on every page helps to develop children's listening and comprehension skills as they hear directions and stories read aloud. The audio feature is ideal to support learning at home and in the classroom.Listen and Learn: Alphabet workbook for grade 1 is beautifully illustrated, representing children from many cultures around the world. This colorful grade 1 activity book includes: Alphabet stories with an optional audio read-aloud feature to develop literacy and comprehension skillsA variety of activities that help children learn to read and write upper- and lower-case letters and practice long and short vowel soundsFun stickers to motivate children to complete activitiesEach book is 144 full-color pages

Build strong reading foundations for early learners with audio read-alouds and engaging alphabet stories and activities.Colorful theme-based phonics activities and stickers get children excited to practice and learn alphabet letters and sounds and read simple sentences. The audio option on every page helps to develop children’s listening and comprehension skills as they hear directions and stories read aloud. The audio feature is ideal to support learning at home and in the classroom.Listen and Learn: Alphabet workbook for grade 1 is beautifully illustrated, representing children from many cultures around the world. This colorful grade 1 activity book includes:Alphabet stories with an optional audio read-aloud feature to develop literacy and comprehension skillsA variety of activities that help children learn to read and write upper- and lower-case letters and practice long and short vowel soundsFun stickers to motivate children to complete activitiesEach book is 144 full-color pages a

This vibrant volume is an exclusive look behind the scenes of Disney and Pixar's original feature film Lightyear.The Art of Lightyear explores the exciting visuals of Disney and Pixar's newest original feature film. Lightyear is a sci-fi action-adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans)―the hero who inspired the toy. The film reveals how a young test pilot became the Space Ranger that we all know him to be today. With production designs, storyboards, colorscripts, exclusive commentary from the creative team, and much more, The Art of Lightyear will take readers behind the scenes of this new animated film, for aspiring artists, animators, and fans alike.EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Fans will want to delve into and explore this new Pixar film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book.PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art of series from Disney and Pixar are perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmak

Learn with your toddler all about our amazing planet, Earth, and the things we can do to make it more healthy, sustainable, and even more beautiful.An engaging collection of illustrations teaching children all about the amazing planet we live on and the things we can do to make Earth more healthy, sustainable, and even more beautiful. Have fun reading with your child as you come across letters such as these: A for activist, C for compost, E for energy, and O for oxygen.Illustrator Greg Paprocki's popular BabyLit alphabet board books feature his classically retro midcentury art style that's proven to be a hit with both toddlers and adults.

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(Formerly titled Bad Kitty Vs Uncle Murray)In the New York Times bestselling Bad Kitty series from writer and illustrator Nick Bruel, prepare for a battle royale as Uncle Murray steps into the role of petsitter in Bad Kitty vs the Babysitter.Kitty's owners are taking a week off and leaving Kitty and Puppy at home. So who's going to watch them? Good ol' Uncle Murray, star of the Fun Facts feature of previous Kitty books—the guy you thought knew everything about cats. Think again! It isn't long before Uncle Murray is driven to near madness by shenanigans of epic proportions.

Eric Carle's classic story of finding your voice is newly joining the premier reader line, Step into Reading One day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn't until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp hello Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics; for children who are ready to read on their own.

*Occupations theme*matching game activity*Sliding panels on every spread*Each spread features a different setting*Introduces children to jobs and the people who do them*Builds vocabulary, develops word-picture association and visual memoryDiscover match-and-learn fun for preschoolers: Who gathers honey? Who designs clothes? Who makes lunch for students? So many jobs can be found in this delightful and satisfying sliding panel format for preschoolers. The 36 panels feature jobs in various settings: in the orchestra, at the market, at school, and more! It's a wildly informative adventure that little ones will enjoy time and time again!

Introduction to Flat Panel Displays describes the fundamental physics and materials of major flat panel display technologies including LED, OLED, LCD, PDP and FED and reflective displays. A reference for graduate students and new entrants to the display industry, the book currently covers the basic science behind each display technology and gives solved problems and homework problems in each chapter to aid self-study. With advancements in this field, there is enough change in the FPD industry to justify a second edition.This book offers the latest information on modern display technology and features new developments in OLED materials including phosphorescent, TTA, and TADF OLEDS, white light OLED and light extraction. It provides key information on blue phase, automotive lighting, quantum-dot enhanced LCDS, device configurations and performance, and LEDs, specifically nitrate-based. Application features include OLED for mobile, TV, light and flexible OLED, and reflective display speci

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Dr. Seuss’s Grinch—now in a story for beginning readers!The Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who both like to bake, but who will eat the treat they make? Could it be . . . Max the dog? This simple rhymed holiday story is perfect for the very youngest readers. Dr. Seuss’s fans will be delighted by this sweet doggie tale featuring one of his most iconic characters!Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Calaveras means "skulls" in Spanish but these calaveras are no bare-bones affair ? they're highly stylized images of a bull, bear, jaguar, and other creatures. Thirty-one full-page pictures to color feature decorated animal faces in the tradition of the Day of the Dead on mesmerizing backgrounds. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists,Animal Calaveras and other Creative Haven® coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

In this volume, Albert Hirschman reconstructs the intellectual climate of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to illuminate the intricate ideological transformation that occurred, wherein the pursuit of material interests--so long condemned as the deadly sin of avarice--was assigned the role of containing the unruly and destructive passions of man. Hirschman here offers a new interpretation for the rise of capitalism, one that emphasizes the continuities between old and new, in contrast to the assumption of a sharp break that is a common feature of both Marxian and Weberian thinking. Among the insights presented here is the ironical finding that capitalism was originally supposed to accomplish exactly what was soon denounced as its worst feature: the repression of the passions in favor of the "harmless," if one-dimensional, interests of commercial life. To portray this lengthy ideological change as an endogenous process, Hirschman draws on the writings of a large number of thinker

Biff Chip and Kipper Stage 3 Read with Oxford 5+ 16 Books Collection SetThese 16 stories have been carefully levelled to support you and your child as they grow in reading confidence. 8 stories provide phonics-based reading practice; while 8 use everyday language to help broaden your child's wider reading experience. All the stories feature much-loved characters and humorous illustrations; as well as tips for reading together and fun activities.Titles in this set:Gran's New Blue ShoesSave Pudding WoodSecret of the SandsMosaic TrailDolphin RescueNo Tricks, Gran!Hungry FloppyHusky AdventureLooking After GranSeasickTrappedHairy-Scary MonsterIce CityMountain RescueThe Lost VoiceUncle Max

Joining the bestselling Paint by Sticker Kids sticker-activity series is Paint by Sticker Kids: Fairytale Magic, packed with brightly colored storybook worlds, including five foil sticker images. The Paint by Sticker Kids series has sold more than 10 million copies to date, and the reasons are obvious: stickers, stickers, and more stickers! Plus, it's a craft that delivers hours of screen-free, mess-free fun. Paint by Sticker Kids: Fairytale Magic is full of brightly-colored scenes from classic storybook tales. Kids will delight in stickering a Snow White's poisoned apple, Rapunzel's tower, Cinderella's glass slipper, the Frog Prince, and more--one sticker at a time. The happily-ever-after edition includes five images that feature foil stickers for an extra touch of magic and fun. Painting by sticker is easy, mess-free, and portable (plus, all the pages are perforated so multiple kids can create at the same time!). The stickers are designed to be easy for small hands to maneuver, and n

This Little Golden Book is based on Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, releasing in theaters June 19, 2026! The toys are back in Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, and this time, it's Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to what kids are obsessed with today . . . electronics! Directed by Andrew Stanton, co-directed by McKenna Harris, and produced by Jessica Choi, Toy Story 5 opens only in theaters on June 19, 2026. Kids will love this Little Golden Book based on the film! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney and Pixar's Hoppers, releasing in theaters Spring 2026! What if you could talk to animals and understand what they're saying? In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film Hoppers, scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the film. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

This Little Golden Book, based on Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, is sure to delight Demon Hunters of all ages! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are pop stars by day and Hunters by night! Meet them along with Saja Boys, the hottest new demon-boy band on the scene, Derpy Tiger, Sussie, and more beloved characters from KPop Demon Hunters in this Little Golden Book. Featuring adorable, stylized artwork, this must-have, official storybook will entertain and excite fans of all ages. Happy fans, happy Honmoon! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow. Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

BLACKPINK in your area! Read all about the record-breaking K-pop girl group in this beautifully illustrated collectible Little Golden Book!Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has taken the world by storm with their catchy songs, powerful performances, and awesome style. Read about Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—from their childhoods and their time training in South Korea, to becoming the biggest girl group on the planet and their world concert tours.This Little Golden Book Biography is perfect for BLACKPINK fans of all ages, BLINKs, and people looking for inspiring stories about talented young musicians. Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes, including:BTSTaylor SwiftThe BeatlesLady GagaHarry StylesSeries Overview: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHIES introduce fascinating people including artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes to young readers. With informative

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation ofUnder the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume.The gorgeous first edition hardcover ofUnder the Oak Tree: Volume 2 (The Novel)will feature designed sprayed page edges, full-color patterned endpapers, foil stamping on the cover, and a ribbon bookmark!As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection.However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi re

An entertaining collection uncovering the stories of dinosaur discoveries told in comic strips. Discover the story of Mary Anning, why there is a dinosaur called Sue, what the Bone Wars were and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.

An entertaining collection uncovering amazing stories of space exploration told in comic strips. Discover the history of the first missions to the Moon, how space rovers have adventures, the mystery of a floating poo and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consultant, Sophie Allan of the National Space Centre.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical

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

A new Little Golden Book based on the Bluey animated series on Disney+ and Disney Junior! Bluey and her family star in this new Little Golden Book based on the Bluey original series, now streaming on Disney+ and Disney Junior. In this storybook, Bluey and Bingo are having lots of fun playing the Magic Xylophone game with Dad, but can they learn to share? Bluey follows the adventures of a lovable and inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who lives with her Dad, Mum, and four-year-old little sister, Bingo. Along with her friends and family, Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Learn all about fantastic frogs in this new Maisy’s Planet book, with a fun open-out finale!Hop along with Maisy as she finds out about fantastic frogs (and terrific toads too)! Discover their incredible life cycles and how they change from tiny tadpoles to fully grown frogs. Learn what they need, the places they live and the amazing sounds they make (ribbit, ribbit!). Open out the final scene to go pond dipping with Maisy!Maisy’s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months.Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out spread. Love our planet with Maisy!

The inaugural collection of cartoons that introduced Tom Gauld's literary wit to the world now in paperback! "Precise and wryly hilarious...Gauld's both a literature nerd and a science-fiction nerd whose deadpan mashups belong on the same shelf as Kate Beaton."--NPR Drawn from Tom Gauld's popular comics feature in The Guardian, You're All Just Jealous of My Jetpack perfectly distills Gauld's dark humor, impeccable timing, and distinctive style. Classic strips like "The Bront?Sisters: The Videogame" and "The Serious Rock Critic" (who's written 32 books about Led Zeppelin) intermingle hilariously with piercing observations about politics and human behavior (see: "The Greedy Dog Stands on the Chair of Hope to Feast on the Sausage of Hubris") and whimsical imaginings of the future (see: "The 'Great Automaton Strike' of 2029 Saw the Birth of the Robot Protest Song"). Again and again, Gauld reaffirms his position as a first-rank cartoonist, creating work infused with a deep understanding of

Two stand-alone, fully illustrated, full-color stories bound up to create one action-packed book! Spider-Man finds himself pitted against his fellow heroes, and Ms. Marvel gets in over her head when Jersey City is attacked from the skies.Marvel Double Features are two full-color, fully illustrated stories in one volume!Spider- Man: Peter Parker has a lot to juggle: school, friends, and secretly being Spider-Man. But his life gets even more complicated when some of his fellow Super Heroes, including Iron Man, start acting a lot like bad guys. Spider-Man soon finds himself outnumbered . . .Ms. Marvel: Kamala Khan tries to be a normal girl when she isn't suited up as Ms. Marvel. But it's hard to feel normal when her hometown of Jersey City is attacked by birds gone bad—birds that have evolved into some kind of human hybrid! She'll need some Thor-sized help to rediscover her inner warrior and save the day!

Two stand-alone, fully illustrated, full-color stories bound up to create one action-packed book! Black Panther has to clear his name when a dangerous weapon goes missing, and Doctor Strange must learn to ask for help after magic goes haywire.Marvel Double Features are two full-color, fully illustrated stories in one volume!Black Panther: The sacred Mound of Wakanda is being attacked by a rival Tribe, and Wakandans are growing restless. So it’s bad timing when Black Panther is called away by the Avengers. A highly classified weapon has been stolen, and all signs point to Black Panther! With help from some familiar faces, Black Panther must clear his name and battle the greatest threat Wakanda has ever faced.Doctor Strange: When a group of werelizards mysteriously appear, Doctor Strange is ready for action. He has become the go-to hero for all things magical, but he’d prefer to work alone. As more attacks occur, Strange must seek guidance from a number of mystical allies. But when thing

Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon soars into theatres on June 13, 2025!Learn about the fascinating dragons on the Isle of Berk in this exciting guidebook!Dragons come in all shapes and sizes, with different strengths and weaknesses. But make no mistake, they’re all mighty! Find out all there is to know about each species, like their size and special powers, in this guidebook to the dragons of Berk, inspired by the new film.Based on the bestselling book series by Cressida Cowell, DreamWorks Animation released two animated feature films in 2010 and 2014. Hugely successful, the films received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations. A third film is planned for a 2019 release starring Cate Blanchett and Jonah Hill. The franchise also consists of four short films: Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010), Book of Dragons (2011), Gift of the Night Fury (2011) and Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014).A television series showing the continuin

Stitch from Disney Lilo & Stitch celebrates his birthday in this adorable Little Golden Book featuring an original story!Stitch’s friends are throwing him a surprise birthday party—he just doesn’t know it yet! Can Lilo keep him distracted all day while Nani sets up his party? This sweet and silly Little Golden Book is perfect for Disney Lilo & Stitch fans 2 to 5 and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow.Series Overview: Lilo is a young, lonely girl who has never quite fit in with kids her own age. Stitch is an extraterrestrial creature genetically engineered to cause chaos and mischief. When Stitch ends up at the pound in Lilo's Hawaiian town, she adopts him. Together they learn that it's not always bad to be different and that your 'ohana, or family, is a bond worth fighting for-even if that fight is against alien i

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This set gives children who are just beginning to read practice with their early phonics skills, setting them up for success on their reading journeys!With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics approach based on Science of Reading research, Bob Books keep young readers'' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"®Science of Reading research proves that mastering phonics is key to a child''s success in learning to read. Like all Stage 1 Bob Books, these 12 storybooks feature simple words with consistent short vowel sounds. Early readers get lots of practice with foundational phonics skills while giggling at the playful stories and pictures!This set is perfect for children who have never read Bob Books, or for children who have read Bob Books Beginning Readers or B

BLACKWELL'S CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 'It’s great to have this wonderful writer back on our shelves.' DAVID ALMOND After five happy years, Meggie, her father Mo and the fire-eater Dustfinger, along with a host of new friends, feel safe and settled. But arch-villain Orpheus has found an unexpected way to wreak his revenge on the Inkworld! He has corrupted an artist to create bewitched portraits that will see the heroes fade to grey – Dustfinger, his brave stepson, Jehan, and his enigmatic friend Lilia, must come together to find a way to save them all! This is the Colour of Revenge . .. A brilliant new stand-alone novel that returns to the beloved world of the Inkheart trilogy – over 14 million copies sold worldwide! Features gorgeous new illustrations from Cornelia Funke herself. Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationally bestselling author of Dragon Rider and The Thief Lord. Inkheart is a major feature film from the makers of The Lord of the Rings, starri