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Have a top-of-the-class count down to Christmas with this advent calendar collection of twenty-four mini activity and story books, PERFECT for every Tom Gates superfan! Enjoy a book every day packed with how-to-doodles, mega make-and-do activities and stories to share, starring all your favourite characters, including Rooster, Marcus, Delia and Amy. 'Tom Gates is as moreish as a caramel wafer' The Sunday Times 'High octane and highly entertaining' Guardian A sturdy hardback with pockets for each book and a ribbon tie to keep everything safe Over 5 million copies of the Tom Gates series sold in the UK Leave boredom behind with a book each day, and pockets to colour in The perfect advent calendar for creative kids. ABOUT THE SERIES: Each Tom Gates book is written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures and his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys and girls who love to laugh themselves silly

繼《Winter in Sokcho》，作者又一探討認同與歸屬之作。韓裔人口聚集的日暮里，Claire的外祖父母守著一間傳統柏青哥。兩人拒絕和她以日語溝通，卻也對「回韓國看看」的提議反應冷淡。藉Claire視角，探詢離散者的故里他鄉、家族間的疏離，及語言與身分的連結。From the author of Winter in Sokcho, Winner of the 2021 National Book Award for Translated Literature.The days are beginning to draw in. The sky is dark by seven in the evening. I lie on the floor and gaze out of the window. Women’s calves, men’s shoes, heels trodden down by the weight of bodies borne for too long. It is summer in Tokyo. Claire finds herself dividing her time between tutoring ten-year-old Mieko, in an apartment in an abandoned hotel, and lying on the floor at her grandparents: daydreaming, playing Tetris and listening to the sounds from the street above. The heat rises; the days slip by.The plan is for Claire to visit Korea with her grandparents. They fled the civil war there over fifty years ago, along with thousands of others, and haven’t been back since. When they first arrived in Japan, they opened Shiny, a pachinko parlour. Shiny is

Special unjacketed hardback edition of the first part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. This edition features the complete story with a unique cover design embellished with gold foil and the iconic maps of Middle-earth appearing in red and black as endpapers.Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care.Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.

Special unjacketed hardback edition of the second part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. This edition features the complete story with a unique cover design embellished with copper foil and the iconic maps appearing in red and black as endpapers.Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs.Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

她敏銳地洞察，並精準捕捉了日常生活裡稍縱即逝的瑣碎片刻，時而溫柔，時而尖銳。收錄沃利策1960至1970年代，陸續刊登於雜誌上的經典短篇，及一則全新故事。普立茲小說獎得主，《生活是頭安靜的獸》伊麗莎白斯特勞特為本書撰寫序言。A TIME 'New Books You Should Read'A People magazine 'Book of the Week'A New York Times Editors' ChoiceWith a foreword by Elizabeth Strout‘Electric: with wit, with rage, with grief, with the kind of prose that makes you both laugh and thrill to the darker, spikier emotions just barely visible under the bright surface. What a wonderful collection of stories’ Lauren GroffAnother day! And then another and another and another. It seemed as if it would all go on forever in that exquisitely boring and beautiful way. But of course it wouldn’t; everyone knows that.In this collection, Hilma Wolitzer invites us inside the private world of domestic bliss, seen mostly through the lens of Paulie and Howard’s gloriously ordinary marriage. From hasty weddings to meddlesome neighbours, ex-wives who just won’t leave, to sleepless nights spent worrying about unanswered chainmail, Wolitzer captu

Nosy Crow爆笑校園橋梁書《Baby Aliens》新作！Izzy的小學和敵對學校合併了！？那群皮鞋擦得亮晶晶的人，一個也不能相信。以小讀者熟悉的校園生活為背景，加上鮮明的角色，古怪又誇張的情節，在令人捧腹的故事中不知不覺增進英語閱讀力！Hilarious, pitch-perfect stories where everyday school life becomes completely extraordinary! By a brilliant author/illustrator team with laughs on every page!Izzy’s school is being merged with St Bartholomew’s Primary, their greatest rivals! What will happen when the new kids join, in their too-shiny shoes and with their too-loud singing? And what if they’ve got a secret mission and that mission is a BAD mission? Only Izzy and her friends can discover the truth, even if they must go SO DEEP UNDERCOVER that they might not come back…

This visually extraordinary book presents the history of medicine as it has never been seen before... perfect for readers aged 9+. From potions and ointments to modern day bionics, the journey through medicine has been one full of experiments, trials and breakthroughs.Humankind's battle to stay alive has been horrifying, bizarre and exhilarating, and there is still a long way to go. Uniquely presented through a series of posters, comic-strip retellings, timelines, newspaper articles and much more, this strikingly illustrated book charts the history of medicine in engaging and unusual ways - guaranteed to keep children gripped. With expert text written by pharmacy historian, Briony Hudson and stunning graphic artwork by Nick Taylor.

A beautifully illustrated collection of baking recipes for first cooks written by the 2019 winner of The Great British Bake Off. Learn how to bake breads, cakes, pastries and biscuits to perfection in this imaginative collection of deliciously healthy recipes. Featuring easy to follow, beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of classic and creative bakes, this first baking book is jam-packed with inspiring content and has everything budding bakers need to take their first steps to baking glory!

The Art and Making of Luck showcases, in beautifully illustrated detail, the concept art behind the story of the unluckiest girl in the world: Sam Greenfield. From Skydance Animation and Apple Original Films, Luck is a charming animated comedy for both adults and kids alike. When Sam stumbles into the never-before-seen world of good and bad luck, she sets out on a quest to find good luck for her best friend Hazel, so that she can find a forever family. This coffee table hardback is filled with intricate sketches, vivid concept designs, storyboards, production art, and rendered 3D models for the animated film, alongside insight from the filmmakers.

《瀕危動物歷險記》身歷其境的接觸超過15種獨特的生物，而他們有可能永遠消失在我們的世界。為什麼丹頂鶴會跳舞？巴西三帶犰狳能變成一顆球？為什麼北海狗的數量在不斷減少？與世界上最大的魚類--鯨鯊一起游泳；欣賞稀有而美麗的白鱀豚；在京那岸巴當河與婆羅洲象一起玩耍；從冰冷的海水到竹林，從熱帶森林到自然保護區，以前所未有的方式認識這些難以捉摸的瀕危生物!Adventures with Endangered Animals is an immersive encounter with more than 15 unique creatures in danger of being lost to our world forever. Why do red-crowned cranes dance? How is the Brazilian three-banded armadillo able to turn into a ball? Why are the northern fur seals decreasing in number? Swim with the world's largest fish, the whale shark. Admire the rare and beautiful baiji. And play with the Borneo elephants in the Kinabatangan River. From the freezing ocean waters to bamboo forests, and from tropical forests to nature reserves, experience these elusive endangered creatures as never before!

《與更多材料一起冒險》沉浸式接觸天然和合成材料及其迷人特性的。鳳梨如何能製成衣服？蜂蠟只適合蜜蜂使用嗎？是什麼讓鉑金有這麼多用途與珍貴？發現竹炭的多功能性；踏入熱變色的繽紛世界。並目睹新型態環保膠料「Shrilk」製作背後的創意! 從烏木森林到蜂巢，從餐廳廚房到每個人的家中，以前所未有的方式體驗材料的用途!Adventures with More Materials is an immersive encounter with natural and synthetic materials, and their fascinating properties. How can pineapples be turned into clothes? Is beeswax only meant for bees? What makes platinum so useful and precious? Discover the versatility of bamboo charcoal. Step into the colourful world of thermochromism. And witness the creativity behind the making of Shrilk! From forests of ebony trees to bee hives, and from restaurant kitchens to your own homes, experience the usefulness of materials as never before!

《與更多材料一起冒險》沉浸式接觸天然和合成材料及其迷人特性的。鳳梨如何能製成衣服？蜂蠟只適合蜜蜂使用嗎？是什麼讓鉑金有這麼多用途與珍貴？發現竹炭的多功能性；踏入熱變色的繽紛世界。並目睹新型態環保膠料「Shrilk」製作背後的創意! 從烏木森林到蜂巢，從餐廳廚房到每個人的家中，以前所未有的方式體驗材料的用途!Adventures with More Materials is an immersive encounter with natural and synthetic materials, and their fascinating properties. How can pineapples be turned into clothes? Is beeswax only meant for bees? What makes platinum so useful and precious? Discover the versatility of bamboo charcoal. Step into the colourful world of thermochromism. And witness the creativity behind the making of Shrilk! From forests of ebony trees to bee hives, and from restaurant kitchens to your own homes, experience the usefulness of materials as never before!

《與更多自然奇觀一起冒險》讓我們一起身歷其境的接觸世界上許多令人讚嘆的自然奇觀。你在哪裡可以找到會唱歌的沙子？是什麼讓舞草跳起舞來？墨西哥跳豆真的會跳動嗎？攀登岩石斜坡到挪威著名的聖壇岩；驚嘆於奈卡礦的水晶；和數以百萬計的水母一起漂流；從粉紅色的沙灘到冒著泡泡的泥漿池，從陡峭的懸崖到海洋深處，體驗前所未有並令人敬畏的自然奇觀Adventures with More Natural Wonders is an immersive encounter with even more breathtaking natural wonders of our world. Where can you find singing sand? What makes the telegraph plant dance? Do Mexican jumping beans really jump? Scale a rocky slope to Pulpit Rock. Be awed by the crystals of Naica Mine. And drift about with millions of jellyfish. From the pink sandy beaches to bubbling mud pools, and from steep cliffs to the depths of the ocean, experience awe-inspiring natural wonders as never before!

《與更多自然奇觀一起冒險》讓我們一起身歷其境的接觸世界上許多令人讚嘆的自然奇觀。你在哪裡可以找到會唱歌的沙子？是什麼讓舞草跳起舞來？墨西哥跳豆真的會跳動嗎？攀登岩石斜坡到挪威著名的聖壇岩；驚嘆於奈卡礦的水晶；和數以百萬計的水母一起漂流；從粉紅色的沙灘到冒著泡泡的泥漿池，從陡峭的懸崖到海洋深處，體驗前所未有並令人敬畏的自然奇觀Adventures with More Natural Wonders is an immersive encounter with even more breathtaking natural wonders of our world. Where can you find singing sand? What makes the telegraph plant dance? Do Mexican jumping beans really jump? Scale a rocky slope to Pulpit Rock. Be awed by the crystals of Naica Mine. And drift about with millions of jellyfish. From the pink sandy beaches to bubbling mud pools, and from steep cliffs to the depths of the ocean, experience awe-inspiring natural wonders as never before!

《有用的植物和真菌歷險記》身歷其境的接觸多種的植物和真菌，以及它們在我們生活中的用途。為什麼紅樹林會有如此獨特的根系？我們可以用什麼植物來驅趕蚊子？我們如何從蘑菇中獲取皮革？漫步在色彩斑斕的羽扇豆(又稱魯冰花)的花田中；在森林中尋找靈芝與蘑菇；觀察小小的水草。從開花的植物到不開花的植物，從森林到廣闊的田野，以前所未有的方式體驗植物和真菌的壯觀世界。Adventures with Useful Plants and Fungi is an immersive encounter with many more species of plants and fungi and their usefulness in our lives. Why do mangrove trees have such unique roots? What plants can we use to repel mosquitoes? How do we get leather from mushrooms? Stroll through the colourful fields of lupin flowers. Search the forest for reishi mushrooms. Observe the tiny watermeal plants. From the flowering to the non-flowering plants, from the forests to open fields, experience with spectacular world of plants and fungi as never before!

《有用的植物和真菌歷險記》身歷其境的接觸多種的植物和真菌，以及它們在我們生活中的用途。為什麼紅樹林會有如此獨特的根系？我們可以用什麼植物來驅趕蚊子？我們如何從蘑菇中獲取皮革？漫步在色彩斑斕的羽扇豆(又稱魯冰花)的花田中；在森林中尋找靈芝與蘑菇；觀察小小的水草。從開花的植物到不開花的植物，從森林到廣闊的田野，以前所未有的方式體驗植物和真菌的壯觀世界。Adventures with Useful Plants and Fungi is an immersive encounter with many more species of plants and fungi and their usefulness in our lives. Why do mangrove trees have such unique roots? What plants can we use to repel mosquitoes? How do we get leather from mushrooms? Stroll through the colourful fields of lupin flowers. Search the forest for reishi mushrooms. Observe the tiny watermeal plants. From the flowering to the non-flowering plants, from the forests to open fields, experience with spectacular world of plants and fungi as never before!

《發現與發明歷險記》身歷其境接觸對對我們生活產生巨大影響的重要發現和發明。是誰想出協助盲人閱讀的方法？萊特兄弟是如何讓他們的夢想起飛的？超越蛋(Beyond Eggs)是什麼？了解拱門如何穩定建築物。透過雷文霍克(Antonie van Leeuwenhoek)的顯微鏡觀察微觀生物；並從蔡倫的堅持不懈中得到啟發。從馬車到無人駕駛汽車，從X射線到魚菜共生系統，以前所未有的方式體驗世界上偉大發現和發明背後的創造力。Adventures with Discoveries and Inventions is an immersive encounter with important discoveries and inventions that have made a great impact on our lives. Who came up with a way to help the blind read? How did the Wright brothers make their dreams take flight? What are Beyond Eggs? Learn how arches can stabilise buildings. Observe the microworld through van Leeuwenhoek's microscope. And be inspired by Cai Lun's perseverance. From horse carriages to driverless cars, and from x-rays to aquaponics systems, experience the creativity behind some of the world's great discoveries and inventions as never before!

《發現與發明歷險記》身歷其境接觸對對我們生活產生巨大影響的重要發現和發明。是誰想出協助盲人閱讀的方法？萊特兄弟是如何讓他們的夢想起飛的？超越蛋(Beyond Eggs)是什麼？了解拱門如何穩定建築物。透過雷文霍克(Antonie van Leeuwenhoek)的顯微鏡觀察微觀生物；並從蔡倫的堅持不懈中得到啟發。從馬車到無人駕駛汽車，從X射線到魚菜共生系統，以前所未有的方式體驗世界上偉大發現和發明背後的創造力。Adventures with Discoveries and Inventions is an immersive encounter with important discoveries and inventions that have made a great impact on our lives. Who came up with a way to help the blind read? How did the Wright brothers make their dreams take flight? What are Beyond Eggs? Learn how arches can stabilise buildings. Observe the microworld through van Leeuwenhoek's microscope. And be inspired by Cai Lun's perseverance. From horse carriages to driverless cars, and from x-rays to aquaponics systems, experience the creativity behind some of the world's great discoveries and inventions as never before!

《瀕危動物歷險記》身歷其境的接觸超過15種獨特的生物，而他們有可能永遠消失在我們的世界。為什麼丹頂鶴會跳舞？巴西三帶犰狳能變成一顆球？為什麼北海狗的數量在不斷減少？與世界上最大的魚類--鯨鯊一起游泳；欣賞稀有而美麗的白鱀豚；在京那岸巴當河與婆羅洲象一起玩耍；從冰冷的海水到竹林，從熱帶森林到自然保護區，以前所未有的方式認識這些難以捉摸的瀕危生物!Adventures with Endangered Animals is an immersive encounter with more than 15 unique creatures in danger of being lost to our world forever. Why do red-crowned cranes dance? How is the Brazilian three-banded armadillo able to turn into a ball? Why are the northern fur seals decreasing in number? Swim with the world's largest fish, the whale shark. Admire the rare and beautiful baiji. And play with the Borneo elephants in the Kinabatangan River. From the freezing ocean waters to bamboo forests, and from tropical forests to nature reserves, experience these elusive endangered creatures as never before!

The epic of palace intrigue and battlefield glory, from the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist, that became a hit anime franchise! Arslan is the teenaged prince of the ancient kingdom of Pars who doesn't seem to have what it takes to be a great ruler like his father, Andragoras III. A fateful encounter with a slave from the neighboring country of Lusitania leads Arslan to question the world outside of the royal capital's walls but before he can indulge his curiosity, war breaks out. Arslan is rushed off to his first war, only to see his kingdom crumble in front of his eyes. This series of events leads the young Arslan on a journey to reclaim his lost kingdom.

A picture book biography celebrating the life and work of disability rights activist and icon Judith Heumann, highlighting one of her landmark achievements--leading the historic 504 Sit-in in 1977 From a very young age, Judy Heumann heard the word NO. When she wanted to attend public school, the principal said, "NO." When she wanted her teaching license, the New York Board of Education said, "NO." Judy and people with disabilities everywhere were tired of hearing "NO." In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy and other disability rights activists fought for "YES!" They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504 laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community. Along with a personal reflection from Judy herself, this picture book biography captures the impact and influence of one o

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Casey and Henry’s journey through the Galar region continues! Casey is finally reunited with another of her missing Pokémon! Will she be able to find all of them?And can Henry win the challenge against Allister?!

From Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious and mouth-watering history of pizza.Do YOU like PIZZA? Because right now, somewhere in the world, someone is eating it. Did you know that in the United States we eat 350 slices of pizza every second? Or that in Sweden they serve pizza with bananas and peanuts? All over the world, people love pizza―but where did it come from? And who made the first pizza?Join award-winning author and illustrator Greg Pizzoli as he travels through time and around the globe to discover the mouth-watering history of pizza. Bursting with color, flavor, and fun facts, Pizza!: A Slice of History reveals the delicious story of the world's best food.

《快樂學數學》系列啟動孩子的算術能力大躍進！孩子將會愛上書中的可愛動物與有趣故事，並在當中學習序數、數數(counting)、跳數(skip counting)、加法、減法等數學概念。本系列每冊書中皆附贈互動素材(官網也提供素材檔案，可自行下載列印裁切)，讓每本書都是孩子動手體驗的學習工具。每則故事中也能讀到有趣的科學小知識，在快樂動手學習中，激發孩子對世界的好奇心與對數學的概念的理解。Jump start your child's advancement in numeracy with the Happy Learning Math series. Your child will delight in the fun stories about animals and encounter Math concepts, such as ordinal numbers, counting, skip counting, addition, subtraction and more.Materials for interactive play and links to printables are also included, turning each book into a hands-on experiential learning tool. Fun Science facts are also weaved into each story to spark your child's curiosity about the world.The set comes with bonus fun and interactive elements to reinforce your child's learning of Math concepts!

‘Playful, moving and wholly remarkable’ Guardian ‘A small miracle’ New Statesman ‘Mastery of craft, resonance and deep feeling on every page’ Telegraph An introspective young boy, Joseph Coppock squints at the world with his lazy eye. Living alone in an old house, he reads comics, collects birds’ eggs and plays with his marbles. When, one day, a rag-and-bone man called Treacle Walker appears, exchanging an empty jar of a cure-all medicine and a donkey stone for a pair of Joseph's pyjamas and a lamb's shoulder blade, a mysterious friendship develops between them.A fusion of myth, magic and the stories we make for ourselves, Treacle Walker is an extraordinary novel from one of our greatest living writers. ‘All the exuberance and eccentricity, all the deep thought and resounding mythology of [Garner’s] best work’ Observer ‘Spare and allusive… luminous and understated’ Rowan Williams, New Statesman ‘Cryptic, evocative, sparely told and deceptively simple’ Carolyne Larrington, TLS A NEW STA

Travelling from zero to infinity and back again via algebra, polygons, probability and averages, friendly (but silly) robots guide the reader through the weirdness of mathematics. With up to 300 fascinating facts and 150 riotous gags, this engaging and hilarious book teaches readers why maths is so much weirder than they first thought

What marks out a real princess? Why, the ability not to be fooled by fine trappings and the seeming comforts of a lush looking bed. A gorgeous and funny retelling of a timeless tale, with free online audio.

With friendly alien guides and hilarious cartoons, this is non-fiction as you've never seen it before. From head to heels and everything in between, The Human Body Is Weird is densely packed with information, while The Periodic Table Is Weird covers every element from actinide to zirconium. Hilarious non-fiction with up to 300 fascinating facts and 150 riotous gags per book.

Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2022A searing satire set amid the murderous mayhem of Sri Lanka beset by civil war以Chinaman橫掃獎季，斯里蘭卡怪才小說家Shehan Karunatilaka角逐布克獎新作。時值內戰，遭支解棄屍的攝影師在天國醒來，對痛下殺手的人毫無頭緒。與此同時，長眠不代表他終可安息。分秒必爭，他得想方設法，引導至親好友，找到足以撼動整個斯里蘭卡的那張照片…Colombo, 1990. Maali Almeida, war photographer, gambler and closet gay, has woken up dead in what seems like a celestial visa office. His dismembered body is sinking in the serene Beira lake and he has no idea who killed him. At a time where scores are settled by death squads, suicide bombers and hired goons, the list of suspects is depressingly long, as the ghouls and ghosts with grudges who cluster round can attest.But even in the afterlife, time is running out for Maali. He has seven moons to try and contact the man and woman he loves most and lead them to a hidden cache of photos that will rock Sri Lanka. Ten years after his prizewinning novel Chinaman established him as one of Sri Lanka's foremost authors, Karunatilaka is back with a ri

Cemetery Boys is an LGBTQIA+ ghost story about magic, acceptance and what it means to be your true self. From the instant New York Times-bestelling author Aiden Thomas. Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can't get rid of him.In an attempt to prove himself a true brujo and gain his family's acceptance, Yadriel decides to summon his cousin's ghost and help him cross to the afterlife. But things get complicated when he accidentally summons the ghost of his high school's resident bad boy, Julian Diaz - and Julian won't go into death quietly. The two boys must work together if Yadriel is to move forward with his plan.But the more time Yadriel and Julian spend together, the harder it is to let each other go. 'A celebration of culture and identity that will captivate readers with its richly detailed world, earnest romance, and thrilling supernatural mystery' - Isabel Sterling, author of These Witches Don't Burn

You'd better not open the flaps... because the dinosaurs just might jump out if you do! Children will love exploring the deliciously unexpected world of this book, as each page reveals a hilarious pop-up dinosaur springing out of a cupboard or a fridge or the shower. The chaos increases with every page turned, until all the dinosaurs are revealed together in a spectacular pop-up at the end.

A sweet retelling of one of the most famous fairy tales in the world, specially adapted for toddlers. Cinderella's father isn't dead - only away - and her wicked stepmother has become an aunt, but the pumpkin coach and glass slippers are still ready to whisk her away to the ball. With free online audio.

Celebrate the people who help us and the important jobs they do with this first push, pull and slide book about being a doctor.Celebrate the people who help us in Superstars: When I'm a Doctor. This entertaining board book takes toddlers on an imaginary shift in a surgery. Push, pull and slide the tabs to help the doctor attend to her patients and make everyone feel better!Little ones will love exploring the engaging scenes, illustrated by Steph Hinton. With lots to see and talk about, young children will learn all about what doctors do – and why we need them.A fantastic first introduction to careers, this book teaches young children that one day they could do the job of a doctor, too!Also available for aspiring Superstars: When I'm a Nurse, When I'm a Firefighter.

Explore the big outdoors in these action-packed animal board books with sliders on every page.Published in collaboration with the National Trust, this series of board books will inspire a love of nature in even the littlest of animal lovers. With vibrant artwork printed on white board, robust easy-to-use mechanisms for tiny hands and a rhyming text with friendly animal facts, these are the perfect books to captivate curious little explorers time and time again.In this first woodland book, there are shy deer to find hiding in the trees, a noisy woodpecker pecking on a tree trunk, moles digging holes and many more woodland creatures to bring to life with the moving parts.Other titles in the series include: Countryside, Seaside and River

A poignant story full of love and gentle humour to help young children understand dementia.George’s granny is quite forgetful. Sometimes, she can’t even remember George’s name. But George doesn’t mind. Together they play in the garden, dance, and share chocolate biscuits. Granny might not always remember the little things, but George knows she loves him more than words can say.A celebration of the unforgettable love between a grandparent and grandchild, proving that even though the mind can sometimes forget, the heart will always remember.This is a topical and timely story from bestselling and award-winning writer, Jeanne Willis. Beautiful artwork from Spanish talent, Raquel Catalina, brings this heartfelt tale to life with tenderness and warmth.

Piece together your own colorful collection of vintage cookbook covers with this iconic 1000-piece puzzle from artist Richard Baker. It's a visual feast, and the perfect gift for foodies and book lovers alike.Classic Cookbooks 1000 Piece Puzzle features 42 amazing paintings of beloved classic cookbooks, ranging from the iconic, like The Joy of Cooking, The French Chef Cookbook, and The Edna Lewis Cookbook, to quirkier classics like Fabulous Fondues and Love and Knishes. Each cookbook cover featured in this puzzle is intentionally painted to capture the telltale signs of wear from years of use in the kitchen.This 1000-piece puzzle features high-quality pieces that assemble to 25 x 20 inches, accompanied by a folded, oversize insert of the puzzle image for easy reference and an artist statement.Whether you're a home cook, chef, bibliophile, or puzzle fanatic, you will love piecing your way through decades of cookbook classics and chatting with family or friends about your favorite recipe

Monday 17th JanuaryIt's finally time for the school trip! And we're off to the SPOOKIEST castle I have EVER seen!Bea Black is in her second term at witch school and she can't wait for the Year Seven residential trip to the haunted Cadabra Castle. The students are excited to fly around the famous GO pitch, explore the ancient turrets and have a magical time ... if they can just stop arguing! Except Ms Sparks has other plans - this isn't a holiday, it's a team-building exercise for a class who desperately need to learn to work together.But with rumours of a ghost terrorizing the castle, Bea has a lot more to contend with than scavenger hunts and hikes! Not least being paired up with Blair Smith-Smythe, her ULTIMATE frenemy! Will the class learn anything from their time at Cadabra? And more importantly, will Bea and Blair manage to avoid hexing each other for long enough to solve the spooky mystery?A perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH mee

Starting school can be a great adventure, but it can make you feel a bit nervous too. This is the perfect book to reassure any new school-starter. What will school be like? What will we do there? What if I miss Mummy? Do I have to go?Jane Porter answers all of these questions and more in this warm, witty and reassuring book for young children that explores everything they'll need to know before starting school.Marley, Maya, Theo, Akiko, Ella and Zakir are all getting ready to start school. Why not come along with them and see what it's like? Illustrated with charming characters by Carolina Rabei, this is the perfect introduction to joining a new class.

This big-hearted picture book captures the warmth and fun of a spontaneous summer's day with friends, where one lovely activity leads to another until they all go back home to bake a cake (two cakes!) to finish.Raccoon decides to bake an apple cake. But he has no eggs, so visits his friend Fox, who needs a ladder to mend the roof. Badger will have one, but he needs help too, so they set off to find Bear. They stroll through meadows, meet up with Crow, nibble blackberries and find Bear fishing at the river. Soon the five friends are having the best day out--the sun shining on their fur, fishing, swimming, picnic and finally home to bake the cake--two cakes, because bears have big appetites. A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends is a picture book to instantly capture the heart. Laconic narration, funny dialogue, and exquisite illustrations tell the story of a carefree childhood day.Philip Waechter is one of Germany's leading children's author/illustrators with a beautifully classic illust

Take a large group of kids in puberty, send them to a new school, and add a generous dose of tests, homework, and hormones, not to mention diverse personalities, bland food, and unpleasant odors. That’s middle school, and it can be a little . . . weird.Yes, there are cool things about middle school, like more independence, new friends, and new activities. But there’s baffling stuff too, like harsh judgment, the whole “popularity” thing, and, of course, drama. With insights from hundreds of students, this guidebook explores the halls of middle school, especially the odd behaviors that lurk in the shadows. Slip-on your lab coats, because we’re going to dissect these behaviors one by one to understand what’s really going on. With fun illustrations and choose-your-own-adventure-style scenarios, Middle School: Safety Goggles Advised will help you deal with the drama and define who you are and how to navigate life when things get, well, weird.