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A compelling new book that unravels the enigma of John Lennon from acclaimed music biographer Lesley-Ann Jones.Late on 8 December 1980, the world stopped turning for millions when news broke that its

It's never too soon to share your favourite classics with the next generation... This edition of Alice in Wonderland has been adapted for younger readers and features:• Simplified text• A child-friendly layout, designed for young readers• Full-colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen. In Alice's quest, she meets a cast of unforgettable characters – the Mad Hatter and the March Hare, the sleepy Dormouse, the fearsome Queen of Hearts and, of course, the smiling Cheshire Cat.But where is the White Rabbit? And what is he late for? And how will she ever find her way home?A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world's best loved stories. 'Ingpen's drawings are utterly compelling' – Michael Morpurgo

Get your kids into reading with this new official Minecraft gaming adventure for young, struggling or reluctant readers who love video gamesIf you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Step into the Overworld in this Step Into Reading Levelled Reader, the only official levelled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game!Learn to read with the official Minecraft Young Readers! Practise your reading skills and develop your vocabulary as you read stories about your favourite game.This book is perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help. With short sentences and familiar vocabulary, new readers will develop confidence while enjoying reading about their favourite videogame characters. Content has been created with an educational consultant to help engage with reluctant and less confident readers. Graded level 2: Turquoise.Look for these other great Minecraft® titles:• Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) 9780755500444• Surv

Get your kids into reading with this new official Minecraft gaming adventure for young, struggling or reluctant readers who love video gamesIf you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book!Reading is matter of survival with the only official Leveled Reader series based on Minecraft!Learn to read with the official Minecraft Young Readers! Practise your reading skills and develop your vocabulary as you read stories about your favourite game.This book is perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help. With short sentences and familiar vocabulary, new readers will develop confidence while enjoying reading about their favourite videogame characters. Content has been created with an educational consultant to help engage with reluctant and less confident readers. Graded level 2: Orange.Look for these other great Minecraft® titles:• Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) 9780755500444• Survival Mode! (Minecraft) 9780755500451• Escape From the Nether (Minecraft) 9

This beautifully illustrated sound book is a perfect way for little children to discover the magic of the seaside. From seagulls calling to dolphins squeaking and the gentle noise of the waves, the ten carefully crafted sounds conjure up the fun and excitement of the seashore. The illustrations are full of attractive details to spot and talk about, while holes in the pages and fingertrails combine with the sounds to create a delightful interactive experience.

這本獨角獸主題書讓寶寶一邊摸絨毛、一邊聽見魔法生物的聲音，最後還能聽見所有角色一起熱鬧登場。結合觸感、聲音、節奏與藏洞設計，讓孩子在遊戲中啟動多感官探索。畫風童趣，設計耐玩，是陪伴幼兒成長的歡樂魔法書。You'd better not tickle the unicorn... because it might just neigh if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each magical creature make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the characters being noisy at once, along with a bouncy tune guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for

The Ship We Built is an expertly told epistolary middle grade novel about a trans boy learning to stand up for himself—especially to those he loves—and the power of finding a friend who treasures him

Disney's Little Judy loses her first tooth in this new preschool storybook starring Disney Zootopia's Judy Hopps as she grows from a bashful baby bunny to a fearless young rabbit-and includes over 30 stickers Little Judy Hopps just lost her first tooth The new Little Judy series pairs the go-getting Judy Hopps from Disney Zootopia with teaching important preschool themes such as kindness, sharing, and trying new things. Perfect for Disney fans ages 3 to 7, this brand-new storybook features a sweet story about new experiences and includes over 30 stickers

The beloved Disney movie Lilo & Stitch retold for the first time in the iconic Little Golden Book format 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 destruction. 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 invaders Since 2002, Disney's Lilo & Stitch has been beloved by viewers, and now in preparation for the 20th anniversary in 2022, you can relive the film in the classic Little Golden Book format. Perfect for both Disney fans ages 2 to 5 and Lilo & Stitch lovers of all ages, this story is sure to bring both laughter and tears to readers young and old.

Priddy Learning: My First Let's Spell is a new learning format from Priddy Books including an alphabet flip-chart and a lift-the-flap board book. It is perfect for helping young children learn to reco

改編自紐約時報暢銷作家V.E. Schwab短篇作品，吸血鬼與獵人的禁忌愛戀《First Kill》電視劇即將開播。本書帶來11個讓人神魂顛倒的吸血鬼短篇故事，給喜愛暮光之城的讀者的另類選擇。Eleven diverse vampire stories from YA's leading voices, including V.E. Schwab's First Kill, soon to be a major Netflix adaptation!SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THIS... In this delicious new collection, you'll find eleven fresh vampire stories from young adult fiction's leading voices. Enter 'The House of Black Sapphires' by Dhonielle Clayton, and discover the secret world of vampires and magic behind the doors of New Orleans.Meet 'The Boys From Blood River' by Rebecca Roanhorse and their enticing power and terrible sacrifices. And in V.E. Schwab's 'First Kill', witness the centuries-old struggle between vampire and slayer - and the thrill of forbidden love.Vampires lurking on social media, vampires hungry for more than just blood, vampires coming out - and going out for their first kill - this collection puts a new spin on the age-old classic. WELCOME TO THE EVOLUTION OF THE VAMPIRE - AND A REVOLUTI

A Step 2 leveled reader starring Stitch from Disney's Lilo & Stitch going to school for a day-featuring more than 30 stickers It's pet day at school, and Lilo can't wait to introduce Stitch to her class as her new pet But when Stitch accidentally sets the class pet free, can he catch it before the school day is over? Perfect for girls and boys ages 4 to 6 with the first day of school jitters, this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney's Lilo & Stitch comes with over 30 stickers Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick and a New York Times bestseller "A page-turner for booklovers everywhere . . . A story of family ties, their lost dreams, and the redemption that comes from disco

Meet Mario and his friends in the first-ever Super MarioTM Little Golden Book!It’s game on for even the youngest gamers who love Super Mario when they meet Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and all their

By early 1972, Nixon's policy of "Vietnamization" was well underway: South Vietnamese forces had begun to assume greater military responsibility for defense against the North, and US troops were well

Over 1,000 Tips for Gardening, Country Cooking, Saving Money, DIY Cleaning Solutions, Home Remedies, and More This comprehensive collection of practical tips covers all aspects of keeping a country home, from painting a wall to removing wine stains, making perfect pastry to making your own window cleaner. In addition, find advice for cleaning carpets, making jam, wallpapering, knitting, sewing, and more Woven throughout are poems and proverbs, legends and lore, making this an enjoyable read and a perfect housewarming gift. "Crisp limp lettuce and celery by placing in a pan of cold water for an hour with slices of raw potato.""If an aluminum pan has become discolored, boil some apple peel in it for a few minutes, then rinse and dry.""Tighten up sagging cane seats of chairs by scrubbing both the top and underside with hot soapy water. Rinse in cold salt water.""Sprinkle salt on paths and brickwork crevices to get rid of weeds and grass.""A needle can be threaded more easily if a little h

Arise! Once dubbed the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, Jinwoo is now...well, something else entirely. Armed with his mysterious system, he’s currently powerful enough to single-handedly clear dungeons that once would have proven life-threatening. He just has to ready himself to take on the Demon’s Castle - and what better way to do so than finishing a quest? Exclusive new weapons and skills from an assassin-class job may be just what Jinwoo needs...but the system seems to have other plans for him!

St. Stephen’s Girls’ College is one of the many schools run under the auspices of the Anglican Church in Hong Kong. Starting as a tiny missionary school for upper-class Chinese girls and their younger

shortlisted for the prestigious Oscar Book Prize 2022A laugh-out-loud cautionary tale (for children and grown-ups) written by Catherine Emmett and illustrated by David Tazzyman, bestselling illustrator of the Mr Gum series and You Can't Take an Elephant on a Bus. Digby David slammed the door, and dumped his bag upon the floor. "Daddy! I DEMAND a pet,Why have I not got one yet?"Digby David wants a pet, but not just any pet - it has to be TWICE as big as Reuben's guinea pig and even better than Lily Jean's cat.Digby David's Daddy does what he's told, and soon Digby has a guinea pig, which he loves with all his heart... for half a day. Digby demands bigger and better, Daddy's hair gets greyer and greyer, and when Digby's dog gets boring too, he insists Daddy buy him...a gorilla! A hilarious tale with a 'be careful what you wish for' message, especially if you wish for a gorilla and don't look after it properly.

Elephant! Elephant! What can you see? Under the lily pad, who could it be?Lift the flaps to help Elephant discover who is hiding underneath. With a mirror under the final flap, this seek-and-find book is perfect for sharing with the very smallest of readers.

Oscar Book Prize 2022A laugh-out-loud cautionary tale (for children and grown-ups) written by Catherine Emmett and illustrated by David Tazzyman, bestselling illustrator of the Mr Gum series and You Can't Take an Elephant on a Bus. Digby David slammed the door, and dumped his bag upon the floor. "Daddy! I DEMAND a pet,Why have I not got one yet?"Digby David wants a pet, but not just any pet - it has to be TWICE as big as Reuben's guinea pig and even better than Lily Jean's cat.Digby David's Daddy does what he's told, and soon Digby has a guinea pig, which he loves with all his heart... for half a day. Digby demands bigger and better, Daddy's hair gets greyer and greyer, and when Digby's dog gets boring too, he insists Daddy buy him...a gorilla! A hilarious tale with a 'be careful what you wish for' message, especially if you wish for a gorilla and don't look after it properly.

Discover the sounds made by all sorts of marvellous animals with Roald Dahl! From curious cows to excited elephants, busy little hands will discover some truly splendiforous animals and fearsome beasts. With iconic illustrations from Quentin Blake, this sturdy, colourful board book is the perfect introduction to the world of Roald Dahl for toddlers. Look out for more marvellous board books for titchy toddlers:Roald Dahl: WordsRoald Dahl: ShapesRoald Dahl; ColoursRoald Dahl: ABCRoald Dahl: 123Roald Dahl: OppositesMy Dad is FantasticMy Mum is Magnificent

Skeleton Keys 這次遇上的是一場與「無名者」的惡夢對決。小男孩 Flynn Twist 擁有豐富的想像力，卻親眼見到一個名為「Nobody」的黑影出現在他的小鎮。這不只是幻覺——它會奪走人們的個性，讓他們變成空洞的殼。當小鎮居民一一變得麻木，連 Skeleton Keys 也難逃魔掌，只剩 Flynn 一人能阻止災難。The fourth tall-but-true tale in the darkly comic series SKELETON KEYS from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD. Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds... Join me for the terrifying tale of the Nobody - a nightmarish unimaginary with a dark mission...On the hunt for an unimaginary, Skeleton Keys meets young Flynn Twist, a boy with a wild imagination who tells of his encounter with a terrifying shadow calling itself the Nobody. Skeleton Keys suspects it could be a shapeless unimaginary searching for a physical form. As night falls the Nobody roams the village of Matching Trousers turning everyone it meets into zombie-like nobodies.No one is safe - not even Skeleton Keys. Soon only Flynn is left. Can he become the brave hero of his imagination and free e

A gorgeous 20th anniversary edition of Eva Ibbotson's award-winning, bestselling classic adventure, with a beautiful cover by Katie Hickey and an introduction by award-winning author of Letters from the Lighthouse Emma Carroll. 'Funny, wise and true' - Philip PullmanA joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and extraordinary characters. Maia, an orphan, can't wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon.She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. Instead she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous twins and their parents.And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectacular journey to the heart of an extraordinary and beautiful new world. Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and

For lovers of Pride and Prejudice and Bridgerton, an intoxicating novel thattells the story of Charlotte Lucas, who marries the unfortunate Mr Collinsafter Lizzy Bennet spurns him.Everybody believes t

Tiny Gardening! is a fun kit that caters to ANY age, for curious minds that are interested in botany, gardening, plants and flowers, all in a cute, approachable format.Enjoy gardening at your fingerti

Hey-ho, hey-ho Father-daughter duo Jeremy and Hermione Tankard are thrilled to deliver the second book in a heartfelt, "humerus" full-color graphic novel series perfect for fans of Bird & Squirrel Yorick and his trusty canine companion Bones hath returned, and they are cordially invited to a costume party But when Yorick arrives and meets a new friend, he isn't sure whether she likes the real him or just who he is in disguise. Do clothes really make the skeleton? Can Yorick ever be the same fun-loving jester he once was, if it means pretending to be something he's not? Yorick will need help from some friendly faces to get to the bottom of these big questions. But will the answers make for a comedy or a tragedy?

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also inc

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also inc

A magical adventure by the light of the moon. Kitty is supposed to be looking after her friend's pet hamster, Marvin, for the weekend but disaster strikes when he's kidnapped! Kitty must follow the kidnapper's trail and return Marvin to his home safe and sound before the night is out. It's time for Superhero Kitty to save the day!

Follows the highly successful Who Did This Poo? series100 PIECE PUZZLE: The huge 100-piece colourful jigsaw puzzle follows after the hugely successful Who Did This Poo? series.FUN FOR AGES 4+COLOURFUL DESIGN: This huge floor puzzle is just under 3ft wide when fully made. Kids will love the colourful animal and poo illustrations as they piece together this jigsaw puzzle.EDUCATIONAL: Learn as you create the jigsaw puzzle as the booklet within contains information on all 25 animals and their poo!GIFTS: Best gifts for little ones - what kid doesn't love poo! Plenty of fun to be had while identifying animals and their poo.BESTSELLING SERIES: Poo Bingo and Who Did this Poo? A Matching and Memory GameThere are so many different kinds of poo out there. Did you know that wombats poo in cubes? And that penguins poo in squirts that are different colours depending on what they've eaten? Find out all you ever wanted to know about animal poo while building this colourful floor puzzle.

THE WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARD 2020In the rockpool above the sea, live two crabs: Very Big Crab and Little Crab. Today, they're going for a dip in the sea. "This is going to be so great!" says Lit

Third in the laugh-out-loud cartoon novel series about animal-scientist Olga and her alien pet, MEH.When Olga opens her fridge to find that her beloved alien pet MEH has become mum to SEVEN baby olgamuses, she has a whole new experiment on her hands. CARING FOR BABIES IS NOT A TASK FOR WIMPS, particularly when there are seven of them at once. They may look like tiny cute pink spring rolls, but soon the septuplets are wailing all night, trashing the house and playing trampoline on Olga’s face first thing in the morning. Can Olga and MEH keep the brood fed? Who will clean up all that rainbow poo? And is it even possible to be a GENIUS scientist and nanny to seven crazy babies?

Perfect for fans of Rick Yancey and Marie Lu, this sci-fi fantasy with mind-blowing twists is ready to burst onto the YA scene.Cee awoke on an abandoned island three years ago. With no idea of how she

The dynamo team behind Llama Destroys the World invites you to meet the stars of their first graphic novel--Fitz and Cleo If you're a fan of Narwhal and Jelly or Owly, get ready to fall head over heels for this brother-and-sister duo. Fitz and Cleo are siblings by chance, but best friends by choice. Oh, and they also happen to be ghosts Join Cleo, a happy-go-lucky kind of gal, and Fitz, her science-minded brother, as they laugh their way through eleven gut-busting stories, including exploring the beach with a new friend, enjoying some ice cream, playing baseball, and gazing at the stars. Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox, the creative team responsible for your favorite doomsday-prone Llama, team up again for a silly and heartwarming graphic novel that is perfect for newly independent readers and comics enthusiasts. The book highlights just how wonderful the world can be when you mix a little fun with some great friends.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann comes a new Pinkalicious Level One I Can Read story in which Pinkalicious and her brand-new totally pinkamazing robo-pup compete in a pet contest Pinkalicious can't wait to show off her robo-pup to her friends But when she brings robo-pup to the pet contest, her friends only want to look at Alison's adorable new puppy instead. When Alison's puppy gets lost during the Pinkville Pet Contest, can Pinkalicious and robo-pup help?Pinkalicious and the Robo-Pup is a Guided Reading Level J and a Level One I Can Read, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Perfect for Father's Day or for any toddler craving independence, here is an adorable board book about a young dinosaur who wants to go on an adventure all by himself for the first time.Meet Rory the

A story about being your truest self--and trusting your truest friends--from bestselling author Terri Libenson. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale.Cliques. Crushes. Comics. Middle school.Ever since Tyler started getting into art and hanging out with Emmie, his friends and teammates have been giving him a hard time. He wonders why can't he nerd out on drawing and play ball?Emmie is psyched that she gets to work on a comics project with her crush, Tyler. But she gets the feeling that his friends don't think she's cool enough. Maybe it's time for a total reinvention. . . .Don't miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna, and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal

The foundational and wildly popular go-to resource for influence and persuasion--a renowned international bestseller, with over 5 million copies sold--now revised adding: new research, new insights, n

Chonk cats are an adorable animal trend as seen on the internet. Now with Chonk Cat Nesting Dolls, cat lovers everywhere can express their love for pudgy cats with these super cute companions. This ki