We're All Not the Same, But We're Still Family
by Theresa Fraser and Eric E W Fraser
A dog who insists she's a wolf finds the perfect home with a young girl who sees past her prickly personality in this pet adoption story that's as laugh-out-loud funny as it is heart-tugging. When a particularly growly pup finds herself in an animal shelter, she insists that she is a wolf--a lone wolf. After all, she's not sweet, she's not cute, and she is just fine on her own! Luckily, there's one little girl at the shelter who knows that sometimes, good dogs act bad when they feel afraid and...
"An Leysen is a magical artist. Her artwork perfectly makes the transition between ordinary and extraordinary, leading readers in a fascinating world. Just looking at her illustrations, from the very first pages, you know you will have a great experience and… a good, happy ending." - FromWordsToWorldsAn Leysen's breathtaking and magical retelling of the classic fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen! Once upon a time, there was a woman who desperately wanted a child. One day, a good witch passed...
An adorable, heart-felt picture book with an uplifting message about the special relationship between parent and child. Perfect for sharing with lovable little monsters everywhere, at bedtime or cuddle time, this tender story captures all the pride, joy, love and hope that every parent feels for their child.'A heart-warming and joyful tale of parental love and a child's boundless energy and enthusiasm for life' Primary TimesFrom the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.
This is the official novelisation of the amazing new movie story. Follow the action and fun as Paddington arrives in London, meets the Brown family and gets involved in lots of exciting adventures. The original story of the movie is retold by the brilliant children’s author Jeanne Willis.
Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders
by Joanna Ho and Liz Kleinrock
Paddington at the Tower (Piccolo Picture Books) (Paddington Picture Book)
by Michael Bond
A hilarious story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star! When Paddington visits the Tower of London he makes sure he has enough marmalade sandwiches to sustain him – a whole suitcase in fact! Unfortunately, it is not only bears who like sandwiches as Paddington is soon to discover…
Be thankful for your furry friends in this story of a boy and his beagle! Bobby has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. He might soon become a big brother, his grandmother is coming for a visit, and he's absolutely thankful for his mom's pies, especially the pumpkin ones. But the number-one thing Bobby wants to give thanks for? His dog, Lucy. Lately, though, Lucy hasn't been her usual frisky self. She's quiet. She seems unhappy. Is something wrong with Lucy?
Young Annie fans will be able to join the holiday celebration in this chapter book retelling of the triumphant ending of the story when Annie learns the truth about her parents, finds a home with Daddy Warbucks, and is reunited with Sandy and the orphans! With black-and-white spot art throughout, this is an ideal companion to last season's Sandy's Story and a wonderful gift for fans of the show.
Saffy's Angel was the winner of the 2002 Whitbread Award and is the first novel in Hilary McKay's hilarious Casson Family series.After Saffron discovers that she's adopted, life is never quite the same. Her artistic parents and doting siblings adore her, but Saffy wants a piece of her past. So when her grandfather bequests her a stone angel – a relic from the childhood she never knew – Saffy knows she has to find it. Realizing that Siena holds the key, she stows away on a car trip to Italy.The r...
A must-have board book for Anne of Green Gables fans, with charming, hand-embroidered illustrations. Iconic moments from the beloved L.M. Montgomery classic are celebrated in this adorable concept book. Walk along with Anne as she goes on a nature walk, counting trees, flowers, clouds and friends! The path Anne takes is based on the description of Anne's walk to school in Anne of Green Gables. Each scene has multiple counting opportunities, with simple text and tactile, gorgeous works of art cr...
This is a story about how a friendly second hand car meets his new family and they become friends. The Yellow Car is the eighth story from the Learn to Read in UPPERCASE and lowercase letters collection, which is arranged according to reading difficulty, number 1 being the easiest and number 9 the most challenging. Each page contains the same text twice: above in lowercase letters and below in CAPITAL LETTERS (uppercase). It teaches capital letters and makes the change towards lowercase easier....
Baby Muskox is all alone on the tundra, lost and very worried. When Mother Caribou and Baby Caribou find him, they bring him back to their herd. But even though Baby Muskox finds comfort with Mother Caribou, he knows he's a little bit different from the rest of the herd. As Baby Muskox and Baby Caribou grow older, the differences between them grow, too. Baby Muskox feels alone and left out in the herd. But one day, during a walk on the tundra with Mother Caribou, Baby Muskox finally figures out...
The gripping sequel to the bestselling, award-winning teen thriller Girl, Missing, by million-copy selling author Sophie McKenzie. It's two years after the events of Girl, Missing and life is not getting any easier for sixteen-year-old Lauren – exam pressure and a recent family heartbreak have taken their toll. Hoping some time together away from everything will help, Lauren’s birth mother takes her and her two sisters on holiday, only for tragedy to strike again when one of Lauren’s sisters d...
Binnie the Baboon and the Big Worries (Dr. Treisman's Big Feelings Stories)
by Dr Karen Treisman
Binnie is an energetic baboon, who bounces around the lush green mountains of Rwanda in East Africa. But like many of us, Binnie often feels worried, fearful, and stressed, and these worries can get in her way!What if she gets lost in the jungle, or her family gets sick? What if no one likes her? Sometimes she even worries about the fact she's worried; and if she isn't worried, well why not?!This story will help children aged 5-10 and the adults around them to understand why they feel anxious. I...