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Tells the traditional Chinese tale of a boy who attempts to grow a seed given to him by the emperor as part of a contest, and how he learns it is better to be honest than to cheat, and that honesty br

The people of an Amazonian village learn the importance of taking care of nature and the dangers of being too greedy.

When a silly monkey throws a coconut from a tree, a foolish rabbit thinks that the sky is falling, in a tale that teaches readers to think for themselves.

Tells the story of Anansi, the trickster spider, who tries to sample all of his friends' meals, but ends up with a surprise instead.

This book tells the story of the Empty Pot, a traditional Chinese folk tale. In it, the hero of the story learns that it is better to be honest than to cheat, and that honesty will bring real rewards.

This book tells the story of the Tree of Life, a traditional Amazonian folk tale. In it, the people of an Amazonian village learn the importance of taking care of nature and the dangers of being too g

This book tells the story of the Unhappy Stonecutter, a traditional Japanese folk tale. In it, a simple stonecutter learns that you should count your blessings and be grateful for what you already hav

This book tells the story of Finn MacCool and the Giant's Causeway, a traditional Irish folk tale. In it, the giant Finn MacCool learns the importance of thinking before acting, and that very often br

This book tells the story of the Foolish, Timid Rabbit, a traditional Indian folk tale. In it, the animals learn that you should always remember to think for yourself before you believe a rumor or fol

This book tells the story of why the spider has long legs, a traditional African folk tale. In it, Anansi the spider learns that you usually have to work to get the things that you want, and that it i

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Dear possible reader of this book, What's faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a pound of Gorgonzola cheese? It's Stinky Dog, the hero of my new book. By a stroke of fate (or is it de

Dear Reader, The guy who usually writes these letters asked me to do it instead. Maybe he was having a bad writing day. Maybe he wanted me to play the sap for him. Or maybe he ran into Trouble with a

Dear possible reader of this book, I wasn't sure I'd be able to write a book ever again after Canine Quarterly reviewed my series, Tales from the House of Bunnicula. They said I would never win the N

In order to meet his deadline, writer Howie Monroe transforms himself into Stinky Dog, a cute wire-haired dachshund puppy armed with extremely smelly fire power that bends steel and clobbers criminals

Dear possible reader of this book, My editor asked me to write a third book in my series, Tales from the House of Bunnicula. And did I have trouble getting started! I was afraid I used up all my idea

Dear possible reader of this book, I want to be a writer, just like my uncle Harold, who wrote a bunch of books about our friend Bunnicula. So I wrote this story. And boy! Did I ever get into trouble

Howie the wirehaired dachshund tries his paw at writing a new kind of novel, a mystery in which he imagines himself as a private investigator and Delilah as the "mysterious dame."

Dear possible reader of this book, After I wrote my first book, It Came from Beneath the Bed!, my editor asked me to write another one. (Another one! This is hard work! I'd like to see him write anot

Howie Monroe, the wire-haired dachshund, and his friend Delilah collaborate on writing a novel, trying to win the coveted Newbony Award.

Dear possible reader of this book, My editor asked me to write a third book in my series, Tales from the House of Bunnicula. And did I have trouble getting started! I was afraid I used up all my idea

Dear possible reader of this book, I want to be a writer, just like my uncle Harold, who wrote a bunch of books about our friend Bunnicula. So I wrote this story. And boy! Did I ever get into trouble

Howie's got a great idea for a second book and turns to Uncle Harold for help to write his great tale about a group of aliens that takes over his friend Delilah's brain and transforms her into a squir

Inspired by the popular TV series Shaun the Sheep, this tale of tricks and tomfoolery is sure to get readers giggling.Why does Bitzer the sheepdog suddenly have a mustache? What could turn Shaun the S

The apocalypse has ended for Adrian Ring, and the rebuilding of the world has begun. But have all the stories of the old world's death been told?Elsewhere on earth, there is a plane filled with innoce

Enjoy this gripping and gritty tale. China's war ace, a fighter pilot nicknamed "The Falcon Killer (Tzun Kai)," is actually Bill Gaylord, raised in Peking by his American parents. Gaylord lost bot

Celebrate Winter with this push, pull and slide book based on the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo - the perfect Christmas gift for preschoolers.Welcome to Acorn Wood, where all the animals are enjoying the Winter! Join in the festive fun with this interactive push, pull and slide book based on the bestselling preschool series, Tales from Acorn Wood.How are Squirrel, Dormouse, Fox and all their animal friends celebrating the Winter? Push, pull and slide the tabs to find out! Join Mole in his cosy living room, help Bear bake a cake and have fun in the snow with Cat, Badger and friends with this ideal Christmas gift for toddlers.With a short, simple text based on the favourite Tales from Acorn Wood books and lots of festive things to spot, Tales from Acorn Wood: Winter: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is perfect for fans of the bestselling lift-the-flap preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of

本書以春天為主題，帶領孩子走進 Acorn Wood 的動物世界，和熟悉的朋友一起迎接溫暖季節。兔子、貓咪、母雞和其他動物們正在享受春日的美好時光，孩子可以透過推、拉、滑動的小機關，參與他們的活動。跟著烏龜在陽光下騎腳踏車，幫狐狸摘一束水仙花，或和豬、獾一起在草地上野餐。簡短、重複的文字搭配豐富的畫面細節，讓孩子一邊操作、一邊觀察，發現春天的各種變化與樂趣。本書改編自深受喜愛的 Tales from Acorn Wood 系列，由 Julia Donaldson 與 Axel Scheffler 創作，是適合幼兒閱讀與互動的春季與復活節小書。推、拉、滑動機關，培養手眼協調春天主題，充滿觀察與發現適合學齡前親子共讀Celebrate Spring with this push, pull and slide book based on the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo - the perfect Easter gift for preschoolersWelcome to Acorn Wood, where all the animals are enjoying the Spring! Join in the fun with this interactive push, pull and slide book based on the bestselling preschool series, Tales from Acorn Wood.How are Rabbit, Cat, Hen and all their animal friends celebrating the Spring? Push, pull and slide the tabs to find out! Join Tortoise on a sunny bike ride, help Fox pick a lovely bunch of daffodils and enjoy a fun picnic in the meadow with Pig, Badger and friends.With a short,

The internationally bestselling fantasy sensation is back, with brand-new stories set in the world of Eragon and the Inheritance Cycle!A wanderer and a cursed child. Spells and magic. And dragons, of