A gorgeously illustrated picture book edition of the beloved classic children's story about overcoming fears. Now in a gorgeous and durable board book format with a luxury hardback cover, perfect for little hands.Plop, the baby barn owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing -he is afraid of the dark! Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from the nest-hole to find out more about the dark, and on his travels he meets a little boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a little girl who tells him about Father Christmas and many others. It's not long before Plop finds out thatDARK IS SUPER!A comforting story filled with gentle humour and Paul Howard's warm and soothing illustrations, Jill Tomlinson's The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Darkhas been enjoyed for decades by parents and children who want to snuggle down with a good read.Jill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. She trained as an opera singer, and then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured. But illness intervened, and she had to find another outlet for her energies. She started on a journalism course, and by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children. So she did! Jill Tomlinson's bestselling animal stories have been adored by children the world over for nearly four decades.Paul Howard is an extraordinarily talented artist who has illustrated many award-winning books from authors such as Allan Ahlberg, Jeanne Willis and Michael Rosen, which have delighted children and adults alike across the world.
From the genius of David Levithan, co-author of Will Grayson, Will Grayson, and Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist, comes a love story like no other you've read before.Each morning, A wakes up in a different body. There's never any warning about who it will be, but A is used to that. Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere.And that's fine - until A wakes up in the body of Justin and meets Justin's girlfriend, Rhiannon. From that moment, the rules by which A has been living no longer apply. Because finally A has found someone he wants to be with - every day . . .A stunningly original novel that will make you view the world from a different perspective. You can also read Rhiannon's side of the story in Another Day.Levithan's powerful novel explores the complexities of first love in a unique way that will captivate anybody who loved Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park and Jandy Nelson's I'll Give You the Sun.David is the New York Times best-selling author of Boy Meets Boy and Marly's Ghost. While among his many collaborations are Will Grayson, Will Grayson with Fault in Our Stars author John Green. David's latest collaboration with Rachel Cohn, The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily, was picked by Zoella for her Book Club with WHSmiths. David is also a highly respected children's book editor, whose list includes many luminaries of children's literature, including Garth Nix, Libba Bray and Suzanne Collins. He lives and works in New York.
Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last!But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!
Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world.
There's a serial killer on the loose, bent on working his way through the alphabet. And as a macabre calling card he leaves beside each victim's corpe the ABC Railway Guide open at the name of the town where the murder has taken place.Having begun with Andover, Bexhill and then Churston, there seems little chance of the murderer being caught - until he makes the crucial and vain mistake of challenging Hercule Poirot to frustrate his plans...
Time is running out for the Peculiar Children. With a dangerous madman on the loose, and their beloved Miss Peregrine still in danger, it's up to Jacob Portman to channel his newfound abilities and defeat Caul before he loses his friends--and their world--forever. This action-packed adventure features all-new Peculiar photographs from times and places all over the world.
Liz has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. She hopes to become a doctor and has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever. But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz's plans come crashing down . . .
Everyone feels awkward at least once in their life. Growing up, you feel it even more.Mia Fizz is a fifteen-year-old social media star with over 100 million views on her YouTube channel (Mia's Life). She's featured in numerous magazines, interviewed stars such as Mark Wahlberg (awkwardly!) and appeared in a sell-out live show alongside her family.This hilarious guide and memoir features Mia's own drawings and handwriting, never-before-seen pictures, and an empowering message that will help anyone who has ever felt shy, unconfident or awkward to grow beyond these feelings and live their best life.Also featuring an exclusive interview with fellow social media star, Mia's sister, Super Sienna (who featured on UK's Little Big Shots presented by Dawn French), plus a fun quiz, hairstyle tutorials and easy vegan recipes, this book will be any young persons go-to to take their life to the next level!Check out Mia's social medias here:YouTube: https://m.YouTube.com/MiasLifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/miaslifeofficial/?hl=en
When restless Dustfinger plunges back into _Inkheart_'s storybook world, Meggie is soon pursuing him into a fresh tale of magic, rivalry and danger...
High quality notebook with hexagonal pattern for creating perfectly aligned molecular formulae. This notebook also includes a lined side column for jotting down notes about your molecules.
The SIXTH book in the hilarious series from the creator of Captain Underpants! Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fit in with one?
A brand new box set feature the first six books in the bestselling Theodore Boone series from the master of the modern legal thriller, John GrishamJoin Theo''s adventures from the beginning in this deluxe box set collection of the first six Theodore Boone books: Kid Lawyer, The Abduction, The Accused, The Activist, The Fugitive, and The Scandal. Brimming with the intrigue and suspense that made John Grisham a #1 international bestseller and undisputed master of the modern legal thriller, Theodore Boone''s trials and triumphs will keep readers hooked unitl the very last page. "Gripping . . . everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone." --Scholastic News"Classic Grisham." --Los Angeles Times"Edge-of-your-seat drama, sophisticated plotting, and plenty of spunk." --Chicago Sun-Times
A collection of five of Elmer's best-loved tales, bound together in a beautiful hardback with a stunning gold and green foiled cover.This treasury contains:ElmerElmer and the RainbowElmer and the Lost TeddyElmer in the SnowElmer's Special Day
Journey through the alphabet with Duggee and the Squirrels! Featuring all your favourite characters from the triple BAFTA-winning CBeebies show, now your little ones can learn their ABCs Duggee-style!Every letter features multiple characters from Duggee's hilarious, adorable world, plus a sticker to add to each one. Ah-woof!
Theme Park Adventure is the first title in the brand new Let's Build! construction series for younger Minecrafters aged 6 and up.
A paperback collection of three thrilling, never-before-seen novellas in the #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series: Pebbleshine's Kits, Tree's Roots, and Mothwing's Secret.Discover untold stories about three cats of the warrior Clans: a SkyClan warrior who lost her way during her Clan's journey to the lake; the origins of the cat with an unusual ability to speak to the dead; and a new medicine cat's winding path to her ultimate destiny.Spectacular new adventures await both first-time readers and dedicated fans of the series that has sold more than twenty-six million copies!
Back to school, but it's not all bad. We're entering Rooster in a dog show, the School Disco and my birthday are coming up so this term's going to be amazing! Mostly because Delia's not invited to any of these. There's only one small problem with my birthday, Granny Mavis says she's going to cook . . . uh oh!
This takes the form of Tom's battered homework diary - crammed with his doodles and stories. "No school for two whole weeks! (Yeah!) I can forget ALL about lessons (and irritating things like Marcus Meldrew). And concentrate on good stuff like: Inventing new ways to annoy my sister Delia. Band practice for DOGZOMBIES (with my mate Derek)..."
Seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy. Five dragonets are enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war. But when they escape their prison, the result may be more than intended . . .
Sort Of books completes the set of Moomin special collectors' edition hardbacks with the most popular title of them all...
Where does luggage go after check in? What happens in the control tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap book takes you behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets of the airport- from a peek inside the cockpit to the hustle and bustle of departures.
The stunningly successful, poignant coming of age story about a boy growing up on an Indian reservation, now in paperback. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Sherman Alexie's YA debut, received seven starred reviews, landing on numerous bestseller lists, and winning the 2007 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
Fifteen amazing and accurate dinosaur pop-ups illustrated by award-winning artist Owen Davey.
Special Collectors' Edition lovingly restored to its original stunning design.
Perfect for for all who love comics, superhero movies, fantasy, and speculative fiction. Archenemies is Marissa Meyer's explosive second book in the New York Times-bestselling Renegades series.
Paper engineer Andy Mansfield pushes the boundaries of pop-ups as we know them in this extraordinary new book. Journey through seven 3D labyrinths, each one trickier than the last, leading you to the final mind-boggling maze, which can be 'played' differently each time the book is read. To begin, simply go through the hole in the cover of the book...
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