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Paperback. Etat : New. Saltzberg, Barney (illustrateur). Make reading a success the very first time with Brand New Readers! The series of books for children who want to feel like readers - and who soon will be readers.Kazam shows off her successful - and not so successful - magic tricks.Based on what experts know about how children learn to read, Brand New Readers are short, funny stories with words and pictures that help children reading for the very first time succeed - and have fun!Brand New Readers are for children who are just cracking the reading code. Readers ages four to seven can master Brand New Readers immediately - even the first time through. Brand New Readers are funny and appealing stories, irresistibly packaged, and just right for first-time readers. Each title in this unique series includes four high-quality, full-color, eight-page paperback books in a sturdy slipcase. Kids will want to collect them all!

Paperback. Etat : New. Who is the traitor among us?WWII, German-occupied Antwerp, and life continues as usual for 16-year-old Paul Hansen - until his father is shot. Paul learns that his parents are part of a group of resistance fighters and he's whisked away by Jos Theys, his father's closest friend, to the home of an elderly couple. There Paul learns he must leave Antwerp as quickly as possible and travel south through France and across the Pyrenees into Spain, and from there to England, and freedom. It is a journey to save his life. Along the way he is aided by a collection of courageous men and women prepared to risk everything to help him in his desperate fight for survival. Danger is ever present; who can Paul really trust? A tense, hugely compelling tale of bravery, betrayal and first love.

Paperback. Etat : New. The ancient Greek myths as you've never read them before!The classic stories of The Twelve Tasks of Heracles and Arion and the Dolphins are re-told here in master storyteller, Marcia Williams' inimitable comic style. These splendid adaptations have easy-to-read, accessible text and brilliantly witty illustrations, making them a perfect introduction to the classic legends of adventure and endeavour! Ideal for newly-confident readers - the classics have never looked so good!

Paperback. Etat : New. One of the world's greatest writers is introduced to a new audience through this accessible retelling with lively illustrations.Marcia Williams first introduced a generation of children to the works of Charles Dickens through her masterful comic-strip retellings in Oliver Twist and Other Great Dickens Stories, with lifetime sales of over 125,000 copies. Now, she brings Dickens' beloved characters to a fresh audience with a new series of short novels. Meet Oliver, Fagin, Nancy and the Artful Dodger in this splendidly accessible adaptation of Oliver Twist, illustrated throughout in Marcia's lively style.

Paperback. Etat : New. Jessica Smith (illustrateur). Learn about the kings and queens of England in this fun and informative sticker activity book for young children.From William the Conqueror to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II this fun-filled activity book, with 100 stickers and beautiful illustrations from Jessica Smith, contains picture puzzles, sticker scenes and much, much more. A brilliant book, for 5 to 7-year-olds, the activities and fun facts will get young children interested in kings and queens and inspire them to find out more about the history of the British Isles. There are hours of fun to be had with this interactive activity book!

Hardback. Etat : New. Remember your visit to the Tower of London for ever with this fascinating expanding pocket guide.Bring to life one of the most famous landmarks in Britain with this fascinating three-dimensional expanding pocket guide. Unfolding to a length of 1.5 metres, the guide features twelve three-dimensional panels on key sites including the White Tower, the Crown Jewels, Tower Green, the Chapel Royal, the ravens, Traitors' Gate, the Yeoman Warders, torture, the Line of Kings, the Bloody Tower and the Royal Menagerie. Published in association with Historic Royal Palaces, this is the perfect souvenir or gift for anyone wishing to remember a trip to the Tower of London or learn more about it.

Paperback. Etat : New. Bynum, Janie (illustrateur). These funny stories about an entertaining elephant are just right for new readers.Contains:Edna DancesEdna's FlowersEdna's New CoatEdna Bakes Cookies.

Paperback. Etat : New. Yee, Wong Herbert (illustrateur). Every child can read Brand New Readers!Unlike most reading programs, Brand New Readers are short, funny stories written by award-winning authors, full of bright, colorful artwork by illustrators kids know and love.Unlike most reading programs, Brand New Readers are short, funny stories written by award-winning authors, full of bright, colorful artwork by illustrators kids know and love.Brand New Readers are the most effective way to make reading a success - the very first time. Parents, teachers, and librarians everywhere report that they really work!- funny stories- pictures that make words easy to guess- eight-page stories that can be finished in one sitting, ensuring a satisfying reading experience- notes for parents and teachers to help them guide beginning readers.

Paperback. Etat : New. Croft, James (illustrateur). In these stories designed to help children learn to read on their own, Mouse has fun-with a few bumps along the way.Contains:PicnicIt's Super MouseCat and MousePizza.

Hardback. Etat : New. Cosford, Nina (illustrateur). A beautifully illustrated cut-paper souvenir, featuring Edinburgh's most important sites.This unique souvenir contains exquisite illustrations and short descriptions of twelve of the most famous sites in the Scottish capital: Arthur's Seat, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Scottish Parliament, the Royal Yacht Britannia, Calton Hill, the Royal Mile, Greyfriars Bobby, the National Museum of Scotland, the Scottish National Gallery, Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art. Presented in a beautiful slipcase and unfolding to a length of 1.5 metres, this is the perfect way to remember Edinburgh.

Hardback. Etat : New. John Lawrence (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : New. A chilling and compelling YA mystery from Joanna Nadin - bestselling author of Rachel Riley and three times nominated for Queen of Teen."I wait for my heart to slow and then I begin the game of 'what ifs' and 'if onlys'. What if I could turn back time? Would Eden still stand? Would Bea still be alive?" After her cousin Bea is killed in a house fire, Evie returns to her childhood home of Eden, full of guilt for what might have been. She is not the only one seeking redemption. Bea's boyfriend, Penn, arrives in Cornwall, desperate to atone for a terrible mistake. And as Penn and Evie's feelings for each other intensify, Evie slowly unravels the dark truth behind Bea's tragic death.

Paperback. Etat : New. The ancient Greek myths as you've never read them before!The classic stories of Daedalus and Icarus and Orpheus and Eurydice are re-told here in master storyteller, Marcia Williams' inimitable comic style. These splendid adaptations have easy-to-read, accessible text and brilliantly witty illustrations, making them a perfect introduction to the classic legends of adventure and endeavour! Ideal for newly-confident readers - the classics have never looked so good!

Paperback. Etat : New. The ancient Greek myths as you've never read them before!The classic stories of Pandora's Box and Perseus and the Gorgon's Head are re-told here in master storyteller, Marcia Williams' inimitable comic style. These splendid adaptations have easy-to-read, accessible text and brilliantly witty illustrations, making them a perfect introduction to the classic legends of adventure and endeavour! Ideal for newly-confident readers - the classics have never looked so good!

Board Book. Etat : New. Wiggle, jiggle and giggle along with this board-book of action rhymes, collected from A Great Big Cuddle.A board-book collection of action rhymes from not one but two Children's Laureates. Join a band of mischievous monkeys, tigers, lions, elephants and bears as they tippy-tap, boing-boing, wiggle-wiggle and wave hello - and goodbye! The most energetic poems from the award-winning anthology A Great Big Cuddle have found the perfect new home in this friendly format. Michael Rosen has adapted his rhymes so that even the very littlest readers can join in; Chris Riddell's vibrant, extraordinary pictures fizz off the page. Pairing two of the biggest names in the world of children's books, Wiggly Wiggly is a small book that contains a lot of action!

Paperback. Etat : New. A brilliantly original and creative sticker activity book from master storyteller Marcia Williams, celebrating Mr William Shakespeare and five of his best-loved plays.Explore five of Mr William Shakespeare's best-loved plays with this brilliantly original sticker activity book from bestselling author/illustrator Marcia Williams. Featuring activities inspired by The Merchant of Venice, Richard III, Much Ado About Nothing, Antony and Cleopatra and Twelfth Night. Use your stickers to help Portia disguise herself as a lawyer to save the merchant of Venice, put Richard III on the battlefield ready for his final battle, and learn to translate hieroglyphics to find out what Cleopatra is saying to Antony! A fun-packed, interactive interactive introduction to Shakespeare, with word searches, mazes, drawing, colouring and over a hundred stickers!

Paperback. Etat : New. With a space inside to write your own message, this charming poetry-pamphlet is the perfect gift for any time of year.The wiggling tails of lambs in spring; the chirruping song of crickets in summer; first two or three, then ten ducks hurrying your way in winter, "as if pulled by a string". Nicola Davies skillfully interweaves fact and fiction in nine keenly observant poems, which celebrate a child's first animal encounters. Originally appearing in the award-winning collection A First Book of Nature, Hearld's richly-textured, nostalgic illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to her words, and are reproduced here in full colour. With a space inside the jacket for you to write your own message, this pocket-sized poetry pamphlet is the perfect present for any time of year - and comes inside a packet including an envelope, ready for popping in the post!"Nicola Davies is one of our finest writers for children about the natural world" - The Sunday Times.

Paperback. Etat : New. "You Hear Me is a fresh approach to hearing what today's youths have to say, and it's refreshing that the words come straight from them." - School Library JournalIn a powerful collection of more than seventy uncensored poems and essays, more than fifty teenage boys from across the country explore their many-layered concerns: identity, love, envy, gratitude, sex, anger, competition, fear, hope. Here, unadorned and without the filter of adult sensibility, is the raw stuff of their lives, in their own words. Isn't it time to listen?

Paperback. Etat : New. Ron Koertge's startling, often poignant poetic novel evokes a suburban high school both familiar and terrifying.The Branston High School Class of 2001 seems familiar enough on the surface: there's the Smart One, the Fat Kid, Social Conscience, Bad Girl, Good Girl, Jock, Anorexic, Dyke, Rich Boy, Sistah, Stud . . . and Boyd, an Angry Young Man who has just made a dangerous new friend. Now he's making a list.The Branston High School Class of 2001. You might think you know them. You might be surprised.Narrated by fifteen teenage characters, this startling, often poignant poetic novel evokes a suburban high school both familiar and terrifying - and provides an ideal opportunity for young adults to discuss violence in schools.

Paperback. Etat : New. Floca, Brian (illustrateur). Four simple stories about playing outside that will make new readers eager to keep going!Contains:Ethan's CatEthan's BikeEthan's BirdsEthan's Lunch.

Paperback. Etat : New. A celebration of inspirational women from all over the world and throughout history, told in Marcia Williams' much-loved comic-strip style.Join Marcia Williams as she celebrates incredible women from around the world and throughout history. From writers to warriors and astronauts to activists, discover their awesome stories and be amazed by their achievements. Featuring Cleopatra, Boudicca, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Wangari Maathai, Mae C. Jemison, Cathy Freeman and Malala, and packed with facts, quotes and jokes - hip, hip, hooray!

Paperback. Etat : New. Jessica Ahlberg (illustrateur). Worms . they're yucky, aren't they? Not according to this enjoyable new book which reveals just how amazing the wriggly creatures really are!Worms - fun, fascinating and wriggly worms! The humble earthworm plays a significant role in the environment, as all farmers and gardeners know: it aerates the soil, composts dead matter into rich humus in which seeds can germinate and plants can grow. Children love them too - especially for their wriggliness!

Paperback. Etat : New. In this fun-filled guide to baby animals, eager readers will learn all about spring time tinies including chicks, bunnies, lambs and so much more! Packed with recipes, crafts and sticker activities galore, this beautifully illustrated sticker-activity book has plenty of ideas for outdoor adventures and facts for readers to discover along the way!

Paperback. Etat : New. One of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I am Invited to a Party!, Piggie is invited to her first party. But what will she wear? Gerald, the party expert, knows just how to help . or does he? Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book is perfect for children just learning to read.

Paperback. Etat : New. Root for Morris the spectacle-wearing mole to find his way home in this laugh-out-loud story from Jarvis, the creator of Alan's Big, Scary Teeth."The witty Jarvis makes all the right moves" New York Times From Jarvis, the creator of Alan's Big, Scary Teeth, comes another truly unmissable, hilarious adventure about a daddy mole who has mislaid his spectacles. Morris can't find them anywhere. So, he decides to go on without them, trusting his instincts to lead him the right way home to his waiting family and delicious dinner of worm noodles. "Mrs Mole, I'm homeeee!" he sings . as he burrows right into some poor unsuspecting rabbit family's hole. Oh dear. Without his spectacles, Morris really can't see a single thing - how will he ever get home? With perfect comic timing and a whole lot of heart, Jarvis will have all readers rooting for Morris to find his family, and rejoicing in the idea that - glasses or no glasses - you can always make your way back to home sweet home.

Paperback. Etat : New. A heartbreakingly honest account of a father's grief for his son from the illustrious pairing of two former Children's Laureates."a masterpiece" - Observer"important and astonishing" - The Sunday TimesMichael Rosen's Sad Book chronicles Michael's grief at the death of his son Eddie from meningitis at the age of 19. A moving combination of sincerity and simplicity, it acknowledges that sadness is not always avoidable or reasonable and perfects the art of making complicated feelings plain. This award-winning picture book is a uniquely powerful way of starting conversations with children about loss, grief and overwhelming emotions.

Paperback. Etat : New. An inspiring and fun-filled guide to seasonal changes, featuring artwork from the animated special of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.In this interactive guide to the seasons, eager explorers will discover things look out for in each season, how the weather changes all year round and so much more! Packed with seasonal recipes, crafts and sticker activities galore, this beautifully illustrated sticker-activity book has plenty of ideas for outdoor adventures and wonderful weather facts for readers to discover along the way!

Board Book. Etat : New. Let's count with Tiny Cat - the completely adorable feline from Viviane Schwarz's Kate Greenaway shortlisted There Are Cats in This Book and There Are No Cats in this Book.From the endlessly innovative and playful Viviane Schwarz comes a very funny first counting book with a wonderfully feline twist in the tail! At first Tiny Cat has none. Then, what's that? One! Two! Three! And . four! Oops, bonk, now there's more! Soon Tiny Cat has as many red balls of wool as you can get. Then some extra. Too many.?! Will Tiny Cat ever have just enough? With very few words - and loads of visual humour - counting has never been so much fun!

Paperback. Etat : New. Hear all about the Tudors from the great scribe Arthur Inkbott - history like it's never been told before!Join Marcia Williams on a journey through Tudor times with Arthur Inkblott, Queen Elizbeth I's favourite scribe and his pet ferret, Smudge. Meet Henry VIII and his six wives, fight the Spanish Armada, see Shakespeare's plays performed for the very first time and sail around the world with Christopher Columbus!Packed with jokes, comic illustrations and fascinating facts, this hugely entertaining fictional biography will make you look at the Tudors in a whole new light!

Paperback. Etat : New. Hannah Shaw (illustrateur). Five-year-old Sophie finds that going to school and making friends is more difficult than running a farm! The ups and downs of Dick King-Smith's stoic, determined heroine will appeal to children and parents alike.A classic story for young readers by the beloved author of Babe.From the beloved author of Babe comes the second of six stories about Dick King-Smith's most adored (human!) character, the inimitable Sophie, re-imagined twenty years later by the witty, perceptive paintbrush of the award-winning Hannah Shaw. At last, Sophie has a farm of her very own - complete with barn, pond, cows, sheep and even a spotty pig! But a model farm is not quite the same as the real thing. Sophie's fifth year brings new challenges, like going to school, making friends and chicken-pox. Another year older and even more determined.