Getting Over

Who’s ever heard of a penguin that doesn't like the cold? Surrounded by the same old snow day in day out and always bloomin’ freezing, Clive Penguin wishes he was somewhere else. SOMEONE else. But, with an epic discovery just around the corner, the solution might be easier than he thinks . . From real life polar-exploring adventurer Huw Lewis Jones and award-winning illustrator Ben Sanders comes a quirky story about getting what you need, rather than what you want. Readers will hoot with laughter at the hilariously deadpan Clive Penguin – a unique voice that’s perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Oliver Jeffers and Morag Hood. Featuring edgy illustrations complete with neon orange ink. Oh, and penguins.

After breaking a “curse” on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!Strong-armed into getting out more, Maomao attends a spooky soiree where court ladies share spine-tingling tales of terror as a diversion from their daily toil. While there are plenty of chills to go around, the thrills are perhaps few for the skeptical Maomao...until the evening takes an eerie turn! And still more thrills await when Jinshi requests Maomao’s presence on a hunting trip. All is not as it seems when court intrigue and subterfuge are in play however, and master and servant find themselves in a very tight spot and uncomfortably close quarters when a break from a banquet on the hunt goes awry...

The band is getting together in the second book of this laugh-out-loud graphic chapter book series starring four musical instruments in their first year at Band Camp! It's Cordelia's birthday but she feels left out when the group seems to be keeping secrets (her surprise party!). Cordelia is feeling down after losing her footing during the tug-of-war competition, so Kaylee, Zook, and Trey decide to throw her a surprise birthday party. Determined not to disappoint her friends again for the next challenge, a group hike, Cordelia does all she can to prepare, but all the rest of the instruments' secret planning for the party is making Cordelia feel even more left out. Who will end up surprising who when the day of the hike comes around?

Meet the next big thing in the world of official Minecraft novels: zombies! Looking after a little sibling can be a real headache . . . especially when they're a zombie trying to eat your brains! Life is good for Bobbie in the sleepy village of Plaintown. Sure, her villager parents only ever say "Hrm," but you pick up the local language quickly. And maybe her little brother, Johnny, is always getting into trouble, but the village's iron golem is there to look out for him. And, yeah, things are too busy for exploring when you're the only one in town who ever takes their hands out of their sleeves. But maybe that's for the best. After all, there are things out there beyond the torchlight that are better handled by adventurers. But one night, a stranger comes to Plaintown--and he's followed by a horde of ravenous zombies! Bobbie's village is overrun, and her world is turned upside down as her friends, family, and neighbors fall victim to the zombies' endless appetite. Life is not so good

In today’s Buddhist sphere, numerous claims have been made on what the Buddha has taught. However, were these teachings truly spoken by the Buddha? The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple New Edition is an exploration of over 300 topics, where Venerable Master Hsing Yun clarifies the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern readers. Erroneous Buddhist views should be corrected, and the true meaning of the Buddha must be preserved to hold true to the original intents of the Buddha.

In this fifth book in the Stitch Head series, a terrible beast roams the town of Grubbers Nubbin every night, looking for food. Can Stitch Head and the others solve this monstrous mystery? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout. The orphans at Castle Grotteskew are running riot ... and getting hungry. With no food in the castle, Stitch Head and Arabella head down to Grubbers Nubbin to see what they can pilfer, but there they encounter a terrifying, savage beast. Could one of Professor Erasmus's creations be on the loose? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout.

Scaredy Squirrel can't wait for Halloween, with its cute decorations, cheerful music . . . and NOTHING spooky. This funny early graphic novel about getting ready for Halloween and overcoming your fears is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.Being scared is nothing new to Scaredy Squirrel in his fourth NUTTY ADVENTURE. That's why he's fully prepared for Halloween: bright lighting? Check. Adorable pumpkin décor? Check. Costumes? You bet. Ghosts, vampires and monsters? That's a big negative. And no trick-or-treating; Scaredy doesn't want to risk cracking a tooth! But with some gentle support and encouragement from his friends, Scaredy learns he can still have a good time and overcome his fears . . . and maybe even get a little spooky! (But just a little.)

Add over 100 stickers to the lively scenes of cats and kittens.Children can add the cute cats and kittens to settings such as a farm, a vet's and a cat café to bring each scene to life. The gorgeous stickers show a wide variety of cat breeds from fluffy Persians to sleek Siamese playing, snoozing, feeding and generally enjoying being the furry stars of every page.

Getting the kids to school on time can be filled with hurdles – Rebecca Cobb perfectly captures the epic adventure it can be in A Wild Walk to School, a witty story full of imagination!From the Waterstones prize-winner and best-selling illustrator of The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson. It's time to walk to school and mum wants the children to get there on time. But what Mum doesn't realise is that the hill is in fact the tummy of a sleeping giant and it's important to tread carefully when the floor turns to lava! It's just as well Mum has these two Brave Explorers with her .. . A charming, relatable and beautifully illustrated story that's full of fun: recognisable to children and their grown-ups everywhere!

Join Tig, a house cat with tiger-sized dreams, and his best buddy and actual tiger Lily on a whimsical adventure to beat the bedtime scaries! This graphic novel is purr-fect for beginner readers transitioning to chapter books.Tig is having bad dreams and he doesn't like it! Lily isn't sure how to help but their friends, Monkey and Elephant have an idea! They say the best way to not have bad dreams is TO HAVE NO DREAMS AT ALL BY NOT GOING TO BED!With an upcoming zoo slumber party on the horizon Tig is ready to stay up all night long. Unfortunately the fun and games of staying up also mean...getting tired. Will our favorite tiger pals be able stay awake or are they doomed to snooze right back into dreamland?

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. So, her parents' picnic party in the garden seems the perfect chance to play some pranks on her annoying brother, Wilbur.But when Mirabelle gets caught putting frogspawn in Wilbur's drink she's sent inside. It's so unfair! Why should she have to miss the party?Then a brilliant idea strikes: If she uses a shrinking potion on herself, she'll be too tiny for anyone to see, so she'll still be able to enjoy the party!But Mirabelle is about to discover that the garden feels a little more dangerous when you're no taller than a blade of grass. Have her mischievous ways gone too far this time ...?

With over 100 pages of travel-themed activities, this brightly illustrated book is perfect for children to take on holidays and journeys. There are all kinds of fun puzzles, from wordsearches and mazes, to spot the difference and Sudoku, as well as pencil-and-paper games for one or two players - bingo, boxes, noughts and crosses, and more.

Read about Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny and his incredible career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today. Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is one of today's most popular artists. He made his start posting his music on Soundcloud, and in 2016, his song "Diles" got him signed to a major record label. Since then, Bad Bunny has performed at Coachella and collaborated with superstars like Cardi B, J Balvin, and Drake. Breaking language barriers, Bad Bunny is now one of the top streamed artists internationally on Spotify. Bad Bunny is just getting started with his music takeover, having won 3 Grammys and 10 Billboard Music Awards. Not only that, Bad Bunny is heavily involved in activism spaces and even wrestles professionally! Learn more about Bad Bunny and his diverse career in this illustrated biography for young readers.

Perfect for summertime getaways - or staycations - this book is packed with beautiful illustrations of summer fun, from butterflies and seashells to surfboards and sunflowers. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and brilliant hues magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel.Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

From an old-fashioned biplane taking off to a helicopter flying over a canyon, there are all kinds of exciting flying machines to discover in this novelty book... and when you press the button on each page you can hear each one and switch on its lights. The charmingly illustrated animal pilots are shown landing a sea plane on the water, guiding a jet airliner through the clouds and wowing the crowds with a spectacular acrobatic display at the end.

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! The first in a new series featuring classic Minecraft characters, creatures, and quests!Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld.Then Winston has the brilliant idea of taming a Minecraft player to be his secret weapon. Can Winston and his pet player finally reveal the true evil nature of the Baby Turtles, or will they be defeated by these lovable critters over and over again? Read and find out in this unofficial Minecraft series that features illustrations throughout!

An indispensable reference to the development of the Chinese economy—past, present, and future.—DALE W. JORGENSON, Samuel W. Morris University Professor, Harvard University Since China undertook economic reform and opened its economy to the world in the late 1970s, its economy has been growing at an average annual rate of over 9 percent for more than four decades. No other economy in recorded history has grown at such a high rate and for such a long period as China has done. The questions that naturally arise are: Was the Chinese economy a miracle? Or was it a mere bubble? Will the Chinese economy begin to stagnate like the Japanese economy did in the 1990s, and perhaps decline? Will it be able to escape the “middle-income trap”? If it is not a miracle, can the Chinese development experience be replicated elsewhere? This book provides a comprehensive and detailed discussion of the remarkable growth of the Chinese economy over the past decades, by scrutinising the sources of e

Vote for Pete the Cat for class president in this storybook by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty stickers!Pete the Cat is running for class president! And so is Callie. Her posters are super cool and so are her ideas. Pete has lots of groovy ideas too, and he loves baking cookies and playing guitar onstage for his campaign. Which cat will be the next class president? Find out in this Pete-tastic story full of kindness and friendship! Includes a glossary of election-day vocabulary.

School's First Day of School meets Good Night, Gorilla in this irresistible bedtime story about School getting ready to go to sleep! As the sun sets, a security guard arrives to help this sleepy little school get some rest. From tucking in chairs to checking all the locks to listening to the silverware snoring, she makes her moonlit rounds. One by one, the lights are turning off and everyone is turning in. Well, everyone except for the turtle from 2A. Will this escapee make it back to bed on time? Bailey's lusciously lyrical and dreamy story expertly peels back the curtain for the littlest readers who ever wondered what happens to school at night, making Goodnight School the perfect pick for early childhood educators, back-to-school, and, of course, bedtime.

Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic rags-to-riches tale is now available in an unabridged paperback edition for today's young readers. Little Sara Crewe, once pampered by her beloved father, is suddenly penniless and abandoned in a boarding school. Though she endures the mistreatment of the cruel headmistress, Miss Minchin, Sara manages to keep her kind heart despite her circumstances. This timeless story of a poor but compassionate orphan has won children over for generations.

A fun sticker book packed with all kinds of delightful dogs and puppies.Meet a whole host of different dogs in this engaging sticker book with over 100 stickers of playful pooches and cute characterful puppies. Whether it's walkies in the park, going to the groomers or visiting the vets, children will love adding all kinds of dogs to each scene.

Use the stickers to fill the doll's house rooms with charming furnishings.A delightful doll's house sticker book to fill with over 180 stickers of beautiful furniture and accessories. Children can fill the colourful playroom with toys, books and games, stock the kitchen with delicious food to eat and find a spot for Zippy the cuddly monkey in the bedroom. A fun way to practise fine motor skills.

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Bukayo Saka has the world at his feet. Since breaking through the ranks at Arsenal, the young forward has gone from strength to strength, helping his team lift the FA cup for a record 14th time. His versatile style of play means he can help his team all over the pitch.Discover how the boy born in Ealing, went on to represent England at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final, achieved his dream of representing his country at such a young age and overcame adversity to become the ultimate football hero. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed’ Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper seriesWhen fifteen-year-old Tyrell Forrester gets caught up in a high-profile armed robbery, he's sentenced to eighteen months in a young offenders’ prison. Now he’s getting out, and he’s determined to turn his life around. Despite his release, systemic discrimination makes it difficult for Ty to truly be free. Inspired by a visiting poet while inside, Ty discovers a whole new world through spoken word and is finally finding his voice. But will society ever see him as anything other than a criminal?Praise for And the Stars Were Burning Brightly:'An outstanding and compassionate debut' Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy'One of the brightest up and coming stars of the YA world

Katie Brown's stepsister starts at a new school and discovers her own way to bake in this first book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover! Emily Green has to switch to a new school while her old one is being renovated, and she's devastated when her friends get assigned somewhere else, leaving her totally alone. When she recognizes a girl from her old school, she at least has someone to sit with at lunchtime. But just as Emily is getting comfortable, her school announces a baking contest. Emily has baked before with her stepsister, Katie Brown, who's well-known for starting the Cupcake Club--but does Emily really want to live in Katie's shadow? She's feeling nervous until Katie advises her to bake cupcakes "The Emily Way," and Emily starts to realize there's room for two star bakers in their family!

Flight & Glory #1-5She knew. That's why Mom hadn't opened the door. She knew he was dead.Twenty years as an army brat and Ember Howard knew, too. The soldiers at the door meant her dad was never coming home. What she didn't know was how she would find the strength to singlehandedly care for her crumbling family when her mom falls apart.Then Josh Walker enters her life. Hockey star, her new next-door neighbor, and not to mention the most delicious hands that insist on saving her over and over again. He has a way of erasing the pain with a single look, a single touch. As much as she wants to turn off her feelings and endure the heartache on her own, she can't deny their intense attraction.Until Josh's secret shatters their world. And Ember must decide if he's worth the risk that comes with loving a man who could strip her bare.The Flight & Glory series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order:Book #1 Full MeasuresBook #2 Eyes Turned SkywardBook #3 Beyond What is GivenBook #4 Hallow

A fun jigsaw featuring a clock with movable hands, with a book about how to tell the time.This appealing book and jigsaw is the perfect way to help children grow in confidence as they learn to tell the time. The brightly illustrated 100-piece jigsaw features familiar daily scenes such as getting up and having breakfast, as well as a clock face with movable hands that children can set to different times. The accompanying book explains different aspects of telling the time, from hours, minutes and seconds to digital and 24-hour clocks, in a clear and accessible way.

The Pied Piper’s little sister is determined to rat out the truth behind her brother’s bad behavior—and save the children of Hamelin! The third book in the Sisters Ever After series, perfect for anyone who loves fairy tale retellings about sisters and magic!"The Piper's Promiseis one of those rare books I will gladly read over and over again and love it more every time."—New York TimesBestselling author Jennifer A. NielsenClare's brother, Tom, also known as the pied piper, has stolen away the children of Hamelin. But Clare knows that’s only half the story. Tom isn’t the easiest person to love, but she’s certain that he couldn’t be so cruel. There has to be a good reason why he stole the Fae Queen’s magic pipe and led the children to a faraway land, never to be seen again.Together with Anna, the mayor of Hamelin’s daughter, Clare embarks on a journey into the Faerie Realms. In order to succeed, she will have to dodge faerie traps and stay out of the evil Rat Prince's claws. Only she can

Get to grips with the essential topics in maths today through 100 key ideas, each one explained clearly in 100 words. Math: 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips, satisfying your mathematical curiosity and helping you to understand the biggest concepts in math in concise, 100-word summaries. One of the first titles in a cutting-edge new series created in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of math such as geometry, algebra, probability and pure math, and explains each topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your memory of the fundamentals of math, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment to the core areas of math.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a “involving, realistic” (Booklist, starred review) middle grade novel about a young girl who leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, and learns about family, friendship, and the power of being finally seen.My sister got to grow up with my parents. Me? I grew up with postcards from my parents.When ten-year-old Lina Gao steps off the plane in Los Angeles, it’s her first time in America and the first time seeing her parents and her little sister in five years! She’s been waiting for this moment every day while she lived with her grandmother in Beijing, getting teased by kids at school who called her “left behind girl.” Finally, her parents are ready for her to join their fabulous life in America! Except, it’s not exactly like in the postcards:1. School’s a lot harder than she thought. When she mispronounces some words in English on the first day, she decides she simply won’t talk. Ever again.

Get your coloring pencils ready for this high-octane Vehicles Coloring Book from Petit Collage.Color in the vehicle scenes featuring cars, diggers, tractors, and a road full of vehicles on the move! When you're done, decorate them with over 100 vehicle-themed stickers.Perfect for ages 4+, this coloring book will encourage hours of creative fun.Made using FSC paper and printed with vegetable inks. Plastic-free with no lamination.KIDS' COLORING BOOK – Encourage creativity, imagination, and exploration with the Vehicles Coloring Book + Stickers from Petit Collage. Kids can create on-the-move scenes by coloring in the bright pages of line illustrations.INCLUDES OVER 100 STICKERS – There are over 100 colorful paper stickers inside that can be used to bring the finishing touch to your vehicle creations!PLAY & DEVELOPMENT – Coloring and sticker activities help develop children’s hand-eye coordination, color and shape recognition, and fine motor skills. Plus, they encourage imagination, cr

Inspired by the author's own childhood, this contemporary graphic novel paints a picture of an aspiring young artist on a mission to prove that the arts are worth fighting for. Dale Donavan has heard the same lecture over and over again: Art will get you nowhere in life. A kid with a creative streak, Dale wants nothing more than to doodle, play video games, and create comics forever--maybe even as a full-time job one day. But between his grandfather pushing him to focus on his studies and a school with zero interest in funding arts programs, Dale feels like his future has already been decided for him. That is, until he comes up with the perfect plan: What if he starts an after-school art club, gathers a team of creative students like himself, and proves all the naysayers--his stubborn vice principal in particular--wrong? This might just work, but if the club isn't financially successful by the end of the semester, the school with shut them down. This may be Dale's only chance to show t

No Worries shows how anyone can live a stress-free financial life and build wealth for the long term.This is not about millions of tiny decisions that drain the joy from life, like skipping daily coffee to save a few bucks. And it's not simply about having more money.The secret lies in adopting the right attitude to money and getting a small number of big things right.In his unique style, drawing on decades of expertise, finance expert Jared Dillian gives us the essential facts about personal finance that will help you see things as you never have before.Jared reveals:-how the right kind of abundance mindset works wonders-how to purge the urge to splurge (without making life a drag)-the most effective ways to use credit cards that no one tells you about-the smart ways to buy big-ticket items, from houses to cars-what's gone wrong with student loans and how to use them sensibly-how to ace investing with the set-and-forget Awesome Portfolio.No matter where you're at, Jared can help you g

Energetic little readers will be sent to the land of nod after reading this fun picture book by award-winning illustrator Guilherme Karsten. Are you all set for SLEEPOVER TIME? Monster has your scary pyjamas ready and UNDER the bed is looking perfectly yucky and monstrous. Wait, what do you mean you sleep ON THE BED? Are you not a monster? ALL monsters sleep under the bed! Can you persuade Monster to sleep on the horribly soft bed with a disgustingly fluffy teddy?This soothing book helps little ones fall asleep. From Guilherme Karsten, the creator of the popular Are You a Monster? book (winner of the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2024)Direct and engaging approach, getting kids excited to fall asleepThe go-to book for bedtime to relax kids, quickly becoming a favouriteMonster is a fun and relatable figure for kids who don’t want to fall asleep at bedtime Children will love playing along with the book as this lovable monster invites them to wear ragged pyjamas, crawl under the bed and a

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure and humor a young gamer could wish for! The first in a new series featuring classic Minecraft characters, creatures, and quests! Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld. Then Winston has the brilliant idea of taming a Minecraft player to be his secret weapon. Can Winston and his pet player finally reveal the true evil nature of the Baby Turtles, or will they be defeated by these lovable critters over and over again? Read and find out in this unofficial Minecraft series that features illustrations throughout! An adventurous and fun story Features classic Minecraft characters Perfect for young gamers

This fan-favorite Gingerbread Man is loose in graphic novels for the earliest readers! When his buttons disappear, the Gingerbread Man's epic search takes him all over school. The Gingerbread Man loves living in his gingerbread house at school. The kids there made him and baked him, gave him a hat and a little bow tie, and--oh no! His two candy buttons are missing! This smart cookie starts searching right away, looking all over the school. And luckily, he meets someone who is a great help and a new friend. This Gingerbread Man's series of graphic novels is for the youngest readers, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage fourth-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your fourth-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderNonfiction texts in the grade 4 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"Getting to Know Snakes" Level P"Weather and the Scientists Who Study It" Level S"From Power Plant to Lightbulb" Level TGeography:"The Mystery of the Matching Continents" Level RSocial Studies:"Being an Active Citizen" Level Q"How Countries Create Their Economies" Level TBiography:"Julia Morgan: Architect and Tra

Cleo and Chad are twins who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Cleo needs to repeatedly clean herself, while Chad needs to repeatedly check his things. But this is getting in the way of everyday life! Can they overcome their compulsions and get better?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their chil

Cleo and Chad are twins who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Cleo needs to repeatedly clean herself, while Chad needs to repeatedly check his things. But this is getting in the way of everyday life! Can they overcome their compulsions and get better?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their chil

From decoding top-secret messages to collecting gadgets and cracking safes, help spies complete all kinds of mysterious missions in this exciting book packed with over 100 puzzles. With mazes, wordsearches, spot the difference and more, there's plenty to keep young secret agents busy on journeys, rainy days and holidays.