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Peppa and George learn how to be firefighters!Peppa and George learn how to be firefighters! They wear uniforms, slide down the fire pole and ride in a fire engine. NEE NAW, Peppa and George to the rescue! Also look out for-Peppa Pig- Dream Big, PeppaPeppa Pig- Peppa's Holiday CruisePeppa Pig- George's Digger

有一天，大象來到城市裡，想去咖啡館吃早餐，卻被拒絕：「我們不招待大象。」想買報紙？不賣。想買香蕉？也不行。直到一場火災發生，大象用長鼻子噴水救火，大家才突然改變態度，熱情地誇他「真棒」。大象心想：「這些人真奇怪。」這本以簡潔筆觸與溫柔諷刺描寫的繪本，讓讀者思考偏見與接納的意義，也提醒我們：友善不該只在需要的時候出現。An elephant arrives in town. He’s looking for a café to have breakfast.“Sorry,” says the waiter. “We don’t serve elephants.”Elephant looks for a newsstand to buy a newspaper.“We don’t sell newspapers to elephants,” says the vendor.And when Elephant tries to buy some bananas, the answer is the same:“Not for elephants.”Until a fire breaks out…This time, Elephant proves very helpful—with his firehose trunk!Suddenly, everyone loves him.“These people are strange,” thinks Elephant.And the reader can’t help but think so too.-----------------------------------------------Un éléphant arrive en ville. Il cherche un café pour son petit déjeuner. " Désolé, dit le garçon. On ne sert pas les éléphants. " Éléphant cherche un kiosque pour s'acheter le journal. " On ne vend pas de journaux aux éléphants ", fait le marchand. Et quand Éléphant veut

2025 RICBA NomineesThe story of a Palestinian family’s ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care for her home, even as she says goodbye.It’s 1967 in Nablus, Palestine.Oraib loves the olive trees that grow outside the refugee camp where she lives. Each harvest, she and her mama pick the small fruits and she eagerly stomp stomp stomps on them to release their golden oil. Olives have always tied her family to the land, as Oraib learns from the stories Mama tells of a home before war. But war has come to their door once more, forcing them to flee. Even as her family is uprooted, Oraib makes a solemn promise to her beloved olive trees. She will see to it that their legacy lives on for generations to come.Debut author-illustrator Aya Ghanameh boldly paints a tale of bitterness, hope, and the power of believing in a free and thriving future.

Spot has a new sibling! Follow along as he discovers how much fun it is to be a big brother in this classic lift-the-flap tale - the perfect story for a family expecting a new arrival.Mum and Dad have a special surprise for Spot - a new sibling! Toddlers will love joining Spot as he meets his little sister Susie and helps her settle into the family.With fun flaps to develop fine motor skills and an adventurous story to encourage curiosity and exploration, this classic story is perfect for early learning and play.Eric Hill'sWhere's Spot?was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.

Izzy Dobson討厭學校、覺得交朋友很難，偏偏最祕密的日記又突然失蹤。她展開一場尋找日記的調查，卻也慢慢尋找自己在校園與家庭中的位置。本書以豐富插圖、幽默筆調描寫神經多樣性、友情、霸凌與家庭議題，溫暖又爆笑，適合喜歡《Dork Diaries》的讀者。The illustrated fiction debut from Abigail Balfe, author of A Different Sort of Normal, about a neurodivergent preteen girl navigating school life and finding friendship.IZZY DOBSON HAS A FEW PROBLEMS:1) School is the WORST.2) Making friends is HARD.3) Her VERY TOP SECRET EMBARRASSING DIARY has gone MISSING!Can Izzy retrace her steps before the diary falls into the wrong hands? Or has its fate already been sealed by a SINISTER DIARY THIEF?Izzy records her investigation in this Very Normal Notebook. (Definitely NOT another diary!) Expect cat doodles, brilliant(ish) brainwaves and hilarious observations on life as Izzy searches not just for her diary, but also her place in this Very Confusing World.A laugh-out-loud, big-hearted new fiction series by acclaimed author-illustrator Abigail Balfe - perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks, Tom Gates, Diary of Wimpy Kid and

IntroductionWelcome to Take It Easy, your guide to effective English communication in the business world and beyond. From interesting fields such as binge-watching and raising pets, to the basics of travel for pleasure and for business, and on to social media interactions, meeting people, and more, Take It Easy offers step-by-step tutorials on how to navigate a wide variety of daily-life scenarios with an air of practicality and a plethora of applicable knowledge.In each of the book’s 12 units, students are presented with warm-up exercises, conversations, short talks, and reading articles, all centered on targeted topics and each with a unique grammatical focus. With highlighted useful expressions, independent writing exercises, multiple choice questions and grammar drills, every unit provides a detailed window into an exciting and information-packed facet of the world students will one day find themselves immersed in.Warm Ups In each warm-up exercise, students are presented with a ser

An irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz.It’s Gabriel’s second year at Crookhaven School for Thieves. And with a tricky Break-In challenge to the teacher’s section of the library to attempt, plus a new class called Reclamation, his Miscreant year is already off to a busy start.Then Gabriel and his friends learn about Maravel’s Maze. Hidden deep beneath the lake, forgotten about by the school, it’s a labyrinth of obstacles. Each tests a crook-related skill – and all are nearly impossible.But the impossible has never stopped Gabriel’s crew before, especially not when there’s something at the heart of the maze that they all desperately want…The second book in the ‘criminally good’ Crookhaven series, the secret school where students are taught to do wrong, so that one day, they can put the world to rights.

Shortlisted for the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards 2024Shortlisted for Yoto Carnegie Medal for IllustrationShortlisted for the British Book Awards Book of the Year 2024 – Discover.Living in a grey and dreary room in a house that couldn't feel less like home, April dreams about how life could be. With happy, peaceful spaces. And somewhere to play. But every seed April plants refuses to take root. And her dreams start to feel hopelessly out of reach.April's Garden is a story for anyone who, for whatever reason, fears that home is an impossible dream. And April reminds readers that even when things feel impossibly bleak, there's always something to hold on to. Hope.

A super collectible series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls!Grace, Zoe, and Sofia are traveling back to the Magic Forest for another adventure as Sea Dragons. The girls must work together and face their fears in order to save a missing turtle leader.Zoe will have to put her surfing skills to work and take the daring lead on this quest. If she doesn’t succeed, the Fire Queen will be one step closer to destroying the natural balance of the Magic Forest’s seas!Read all the books in the Sea Dragon arc!

《The Bridge》由瑞典創作者Eva Lindström書寫與繪製，一頭尋橋的小豬，意外成為森林裡兩隻狼的客人。這是場看似平常卻越發荒謬的相遇，像童話，卻更像生活本身。畫風沉著，文字精簡，節奏快中帶冷幽默，讓人在笑意中浮現思索。全書充滿Jon Klassen式的機鋒與William Steig般的智慧，讀完後，橋在哪裡反倒不再重要了。“The Bridge is so many things at once. It is very funny, it is very mysterious, it is very beautiful, and it is like no book I’ve ever seen. I love it very much.” —Jon KlassenFrom beloved Swedish children’s author-illustrator Eva Lindström, The Bridge is the story of two wolves, one pig, and a bridge—and what it means to embrace the absurd twists and turns that life sometimes has in store. Perfect for fans of the down-to-earth charm and wisdom of William Steig and the sly wit of Jon Klassen.A pig drives by looking for a bridge but ends up the houseguest of two wolves in the woods. Who are they? What do they want? And where is the pig rushing off to, anyway? Written and illustrated in Lindström’s laconic, razor-sharp, and darkly comical style, The Bridge marks the US debut of one of the world's most celebrated picture

The Story Orchestra Musical Puzzle: Swan Lake is a 48-piece puzzle with shaped pieces and four musical excerpts. Piece together the ending to this magical adventure and hear the music play!New from the best-selling Story Orchestra sound-book series: Musical Puzzles! *Swan Lake musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four 10-second sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score, a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas. *Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 regular pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts that give access to the musical buttons on the included frame) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7 × 21 cm / 11.7 × 8.3 in.*4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music*Edutainment for ages 4–7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of Swan Lake and a double-sided poster with information about

New from the best-selling Story Orchestra sound-book series: Musical Puzzles! As seen in The Metro's 2023 Christmas Gift Guide. Nutcracker musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four 10-second sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score, a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas. Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 regular pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts that give access to the musical buttons on the included frame) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7 × 21 cm / 11.7 × 8.3 in. 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Edutainment for ages 4–7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of The Nutcracker story and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story’s ending on one side and the full puzzle image on the other Piece together the magical adventu

“A blistering plot and crisp writing makeThe Night Swiman unputdownable read.” –Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling author ofThe Wife Between UsInThe Night Swim, a new thriller from Megan Goldin, author of the “gripping and unforgettable” (Harlan Coben)The Escape Room,a true crime podcast host covering a controversial trial finds herself drawn deep into a small town’s dark past and a brutal crime that took place there years before.Ever since her true-crime podcast became an overnight sensation and set an innocent man free, Rachel Krall has become a household name―and the last hope for people seeking justice. But she’s used to being recognized for her voice, not her face. Which makes it all the more unsettling when she finds a note on her car windshield, addressed to her, begging for help.The new season of Rachel's podcast has brought her to a small town being torn apart by a devastating rape trial. A local golden boy, a swimmer destined for Olympic greatness, has been accused of raping the bel

New from the best-selling Cat Family advent books: Lift-the-flap puzzles! As seen in The Sun: 'Feline lovers can count down to Christmas.' Charming Christmas lift-the-flap puzzle: Count down the last 12 days till Christmas with the cozy Cat Family Sturdy gift box contains: 76-piece puzzle with 64 regular pieces and 12 shaped lift-the-flap pieces, plus a 28-page booklet; finished puzzle measures 33 × 33 cm / 13 × 13 in. 12 flaps to open: On the completed puzzle, lift a flap each day to reveal sweet holiday scenes Includes story and activity booklet: Read the Cat Family story and find ideas for sustainable holiday activities Christmastime fun for kids ages 4–7: An activity-packed gift to engage kids in Christmas preparations Count down to Christmas with the Cat Family in this lift-the-flap puzzle with 12 flaps to open. Piece together the puzzle to create your Cat Family Christmas scene, based on the popular children’s book series. Open the 12 flaps on the shaped pieces to reveal what the

Spark your kids' creativity every month with doodles and giggles galore!--LET YOUR IMAGINATION OUT TO PLAY! – Grab and pen and pencil for a year of interactive prompts that get kids dreaming: creative coloring prompts, puzzles and mazes, silly doodles, jokes, comics, and more.--FAMILY ORGANIZATION MADE FUN – This 12" x 12" wall calendar has plenty of room for recording appointments and important dates for the whole family. And kids love keeping track of the calendar - no more "how many days until..." questions!--STICKERS GALORE – Includes more than 300 stickers for decorating the calendar pages, including occasions like PARTY, FIELD TRIP, MOVIE, and NO SCHOOL!--FOR AGES 8--PERFECT GIFT – Screen-free fun for busy families--GREAT QUALITY – Printed in full-color on uncoated paper (for easy writing) that's responsibly sourced.

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America. The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn’t “discover” the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus! Cowritten by bestselling author Kate Messner and our country’s premier Taino scholar, this fascinating addition to the series is the one that teachers have been asking for and that kids need to read.Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you t

A playful and deeply affective short story collection about the histories, technologies, and generational divides that shape our relationshipsfrom the award-winning writer ofDays of DistractionCompelling and perceptive,Tomb Sweepingprobes the loyalties we hold: to relatives, to strangers, and to ourselves.In stories set across the US and Asia, Alexandra Chang immerses us in the lives of immigrant families, grocery store employees, expecting parents, and guileless lab assistants.A woman known only to her neighbors as the Asian recycling lady collects bottles from the streets she calls home. A young college grad ponders the void left from a broken friendship. An unfulfilled housewife in Shanghai finds a secret outlet for her ambitions in an undercover gambling den.Two strangers become something more through the bond of mistaken identity.These characters, adeptly attuned to the mystery of living,invite us to consider whether it is possible for anyone to entirely do right by another.Tomb S

Kids will be able to say, "I can do that!" after reading this value-packed resource dedicated to learning independent life skills."Really great. I've been waiting for a book like this for a very long time with photos and illustrations that can be understood by a child who can't read yet. My children love to reproduce what they see and not what I tell them, so it's perfect!" (customer review of the French edition).In I Can Do That, photos and illustrations combine to produce a value-packed resource for families preparing for their child’s big life stages. Young readers can learn how to lace up their shoes, put on a sweater, go to the toilet, peel fruit, count to 100, and brush their teeth. Step by step instructions sit alongside more than 700 fun and helpful photos and illustrations to help children practice and learn.The short and practical text will help your child learn to be independent. As they grow up, they will be able to say, "I can do that!" every time they turn the page. Perfe

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-sellingPokémon SwordandPokémon Shieldvideo 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.Henry adds the Comedian Pokémon Mr. Rime to his team and names it Kayne. After a complicated but ultimately successful Gym battle, Henry and Casey head to Spikemuth, where they are confronted by two Pokémon who are obviously being controlled by someone.Who are these two new, menacing Pokémon Trainers?!

Mix-and-match new farm animals by spinning the wheel! With five touch-and-feel options to choose from, these books are packed full of fun and giggles for the youngest child.Which farm animal is your favourite?Children will love spinning the wheel to create their very own farm friends! This chunky board book features a built-in wheel containing different touch-and-feel panels for little hands to explore - perfect for developing hand-eye coordination. With five touch-and-feel options to mix-and-match, this book will give hours of fun to any little one!Also available: Don't Mix Up My Dinosaur, Don't Mix Up My Puppy, Don't Mix Up My Shark

Another electrifying graphic novel from superstar comics creator and author/illustrator Neill Cameron. The Mega Robo Bros series is a winning mix of family drama and high-stakes adventure, full of explosive energy and emotion!Alex and Freddy face their greatest danger yet! The return of their most terrifying enemy, a robotic malware virus causing robots to rebel against humanity, and a growing anti-robot protest movement - it's a lot for two robot brothers to cope with. But when the robot malware strikes during the carnival, the danger dial shoots up to the max! Will Alex and Freddy be able to resist - and save the day?!

Willow has always felt like an outsider at school, but she and her Nanna were so alike that she never felt alone. Now Nanna is gone and Willow is adrift. So when a group of girls offer her friendship in exchange for "fun" stealing dares, Willow can't say no.But as the dares escalate, she has to ask herself: How far will she go to fit in?This wise, warm and uplifting story from the acclaimed author of Luna Rae is Not Alone explores what it feels like to lose yourself and the joy of discovering you're perfect just as you are.

All aboard for an exciting new Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam escapade!When Shifty and Sam are asked to bake on board the Pawrient Express, travelling to Venice for Carnival night, they find themselves caught up in a robbery. A sneaky thief has stolen the posh passengers' gems and she's making her escape in a getaway gondola! The doggy detectives are hot on her tail, but can they unmask that kitty-cat criminal and save the day?Tracey Corderoy is a multi-award-winning author and has written over 70 books for children including collaborations with Rosalind Beardshaw and Sarah Massini. Steven Lenton has created many books with Tracey Corderoy and also illustrates books by David Baddiel, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Peter Bently.His books have won awards such as the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and have been selected for the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year and Tom Fletcher Book Club. Read all the Shifty and Sam picture book adventures: Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam Shifty McGifty a

Lively illustrations by well-known artist and illustrator Kaley McKeanSupports science teaching in schoolsFirst in an exciting, bright new series of lift-the-flap books - 'How It Works'An ILLUMINATING introduction to the science of lightLift the flaps to discover what light is, where it comes from and how it works, from rainbows and reflections to lightyears and lasers. Then see light in action for yourself by trying out some simple home experiments.

This Oxford Children's Classic features the complete unabridged text, an introduction by Geraldine McCaughrean, and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . .After her parents' death, Mary Lennox travels to England to live at her uncle's house in Yorkshire. Sour-tempered and selfish, she is unimpressed at what she finds there. Yet she can't help being intrigued by stories of a secret garden-once full of beauty, now hidden in a tangle of neglect.

Navigates the tricky world of friendship for little childrenThe thought of making new friends turns Kerry Koala's tummy upside down. But luckily Miss Molly's treetop school is there to help. Here Kerry will learn how to start conversations, take turns and play fairly, and work through disagreements and apologise - as well as understand different kinds of friendship and how they can change and grow. A perfect way to start conversations with children about making friends, with humour, fun and a cast of lively animal characters.

Friday 18th FebruaryBinky has just reminded us that we have to put on this play in front of the WHOLE SCHOOL and now we’re a mixture of excited and SCARED!When Bea’s class is tasked with putting on the school play, she can’t wait to get started. Her friends are nothing if not dramatic, and now her magic is getting stronger, perhaps she can use that to create some special effects!But before long the drama takes over the school – with overenthusiastic set design, nervous performers and transformation mishaps. It’s time for Bea and her friends to put their teamwork to the test and put on an unFROGettable performance…A perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES.PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH:“Great fun!” – iPaper“Full of magical mayhem!” – BookTrust“A magical adventure that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone.” – Maz Evans, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT“A brilliant, hilarious story!” – Emma Carroll, author of

Filled with simple, black-and white pictures including a unicorn, a rocket and a rainbow and many more. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. 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.

Huxley has some pocket money to spend, and where better to spend it than the grand opening of Jollygoods, a new department store in town. But after a mix up with a robber, Huxley is mistaken for a thief. Can Huxley - with a LOT of help from Flapjack - catch the real robber and still make it home in time for tea?Meet Huxley, an irrepressible koala with BIG ideas, and his best friend, Flapjack, a rather jumpy penguin. Flapjack would rather stay at home, but for Huxley, each new day sparkles with possibility and the chance of adventure!Huxley has some pocket money to spend, and where better to spend it than the grand opening of Jollygoods, a new department store in town. But after a mix up with a robber, Huxley is mistaken for a thief. Can Huxley - with a LOT of help from Flapjack - catch the real robber and still make it home in time for tea?PRAISE FOR HUXLEY AND FLAPJACK:"This daft duo’s gently pottering adventures are ideal for newly independent readers." – Guardian“Full of energy ...

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and The Naughtiest Unicorn.Izzy the Inventor is back in Fairytale Land and this time she must rescue a prince from a wicked fairy's curse. If she fails, he'll vanish! With the help of Henry the unicorn, Izzy needs to work out how to make it snow in summer, create an exploding volcano and a contraption to help Henry fly. But can Izzy's science skills stand up to an enormous dragon?Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.

Kids will be able to say "I can do that!" after reading this value-packed resource dedicated to learning independent life skills. "Really great. I've been waiting for a book like this for a very long time with photos and illustrations that can be understood by a child who can't read yet.My children love to reproduce what they see and not what I tell them, so it's perfect!" (customer review of the French edition). In I Can Do That, photos and illustrations combine to produce a value-packed resource for families preparing for their child's big life stages. Young readers can learn how to lace up their shoes, put on a sweater, go to the toilet, peel fruit, count to 100, and brush their teeth.Step by step instructions sit alongside more than 700 fun and helpful photos and illustrations to help children practise and learn. The short and practical text will help your child learn to be independent. As they grow up, they will be able to say, "I can do that!" every time they turn the page.Perfec

Sparkling new branding for The Worst Witch - the original magical boarding school seriesThe Worst Witch All At Sea is the fourth hilarious adventure in The Worst Witch series.Mildred Hubble is in deep water on the school trip!Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst ever trainee witch to darken the doors of Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches.When the class goes for a week's school trip to the seaside, Mildred can't bear to leave behind her beloved cat, Tabby behind, so she smuggles him along. But keeping Tabby hidden leads Mildred into yet more trouble...'A wonderful zany story' - Daily TelegraphLook out for more of Mildred's disastrous adventures: The Worst Witch, The Worst Witch Strikes Again, A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, The Worst Witch Saves the Day, The Worst Witch to the Rescue, The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star and First Prize for the Worst Witch.

The fantastic 5th book in the bestselling, much-loved Worst Witch series.It's the start of a new term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches and Mildred Hubble is determined not to be the worst witch this year. Everything starts so well. Mildred's class has a new form teacher - no more Miss Hardbroom for Mildred and her friends! But then the new teacher, Miss Granite, starts acting fishy; Mildred has a very bad hair day when a hair growth spell goes wrong and she has to put up with know-it-all Ethel Hallow being 'helpful'. To top it all, her beloved cat Tabby is having a nervous breakdown and refuses to fly.

Sparkling new branding for The Worst Witch - the original much-loved boarding-school for witchesIt isn't actually a known spell. I sort of made it up myself. . .Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst ever trainee witch to darken the doors of Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches.Mildred just knows this term will be different. She's done the best holiday project ever and she's sure fearsome Miss Hardbroom will be impressed but when even her arch-enemy, Ethel Hallow, begins to be nice to her - all seems too good to be true. . . could this spell trouble?The Worst Witch to the Rescue is the sixth adventure in Jill Murphy's hilarious Worst Witch series full of fun, magic and mayhem.

The top-of-the-class, extra special 20th book from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story! It's TIDY UP Saturday, but Tom is VERY busy relaxing and not helping out much. Until he spots the art box of his dreams in a shop window and everything changes.He's suddenly focused on earning extra pocket money and helping with EVERYTHING. But nothing quite goes to plan. Washing and shrinking Delia's clothes isn't a good start.And the hours spent carefully cleaning cars with Derek are ruined overnight when a storm hits Oakfield Town, causing even MORE chaos. At this rate it's going to take a MILLION years for Tom to get the art box of his dreams... or will it? ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Every page STUFFED full of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh

A stunning gift board book with BIG flaps on every page! Toddlers and preschoolers will adore learning their letters as they search for objects and characters behind the shaped flaps, name what they can see, and begin learning the letter names and sounds of the alphabet.With a vibrant, clear design and illustrations from stationery and homeware designer Edward Underwood, this beautiful title is the perfect first words book for little ones. A brilliant tool for building vocabulary, exploring letters and sounds, stimulating speech, and securing the foundations of reading, this delightful book is really just full of flaps and FUN!

Get ready for this fast-paced and big-hearted rhyming adventure about a penguin who loves curry!When Pierre the penguin tries Nabil's delicious biriyani rice, Pierre decides to leave the zoo and go home with him! But Nabil will be in BIG TROUBLE if his mum finds out. And Pierre is EVERYWHERE - honking, dancing, bouncing on the bed and making a HUGE bubbly mess in the bathroom . .. Will Nabil's parents let Pierre stay?Brimming with personality, this hilarious story with a lovable, hapless hero is perfect for fans of Paddington.

The second installment in Stutz and Fox's adorable early graphic novel series about a pair of sibling ghosts who are experts at raising spirits, perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly series and Peter & Ernesto.Happy-go-lucky Cleo and science buff Fitz are back again and they are feeling . . . inspired (much to their cat, Mister Boo's, dismay).Follow the most adorable siblings this way of the afterlife through ten gut-busting creative farces, including flexing their storytelling muscles with ghost stories and writing, casting, and producing their first film.Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox, the dynamo team responsible for our favorite doomsday-prone Llama, conjure up another collection of silly and heartwarming stories in the Fitz and Cleo universe that are perfect for newly independent readers and comics enthusiasts alike.

The New York Times bestselling series!Because you're blueThis bracelet is now for you.Speak one wish to make it true. . .So begins this enchanting new adventure from Sarah Mlynowski, the New York Times bestselling author and co-author of the Whatever After and Upside-Down Magic series. When different girls around the country receive a wish-granting bracelet in the mail, magical mayhem ensues! Filled with delightful illustrations, friendship, and humor, this series is like American Girl...with magic.Optioned for film!Becca Singer is having the Worst Day Ever. Her best friend, Harper, dumped her, and Becca is totally friendless and alone.Then the box arrives in the mail.Inside the box? One bracelet, plus a mysterious note telling Becca to make a wish. So Becca puts on the bracelet--why not, right?--and wishes to have friends. Lots of friends. So many friends.And just like that, the magic works. Suddenly, EVERYONE wants to be Becca's BFF, from all the kids at school to the teachers (!) to

An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world!Play the game. Save the realm.Team Dragon is facing their most challenging adventure yet! Luca, Yazmine, and Zane have been dropped in the ancient dragon city of Dracopolis. They have only one more Thunder Egg to return before the prophecy can come true, and dragons can return to Imperia.The people of Dracopolis are counting on Team Dragon to win, but the evil ruler Dartsmith never plays fair. Luca, Yazmine, and Zane will need all the help they can get if they’re going to defeat him for good and finally bring peace to Imperia.