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"One of our absolute favourites" - Zoe Ball''Utterly beguiling' - Lucy Mangan, GuardianPlop, the Baby Barn Owl, is like every Barn Owl there ever was, except for one thing - he is afraid of the dark."Dark is nasty" he says and so he won't go hunting with his parents. Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole to ask about the dark and he meets a little boy waiting for the fireworks to begin, an old lady, a scout out camping, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, a man with a telescope and a black cat who takes him exploring.Perhaps there is magic in the dark after all ...Filled with gentle humour and giving comforting reassurance to nightime fears and anxieties, Jill Tomlinson's animal bedtime stories have been enjoyed by children for decades.This edition of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Darkis beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.

Did you know that Albert Einstein was a high school dropout and that he failed his physics class when he finally made it to college? Or that when he died, his brain and eyeballs were removed from his body? Ever wondered why his hair looked so wild? Siblings Paige and Turner do-and they've collected some of the kookiest and most unusual facts about the world-famous scientist, from his childhood and school days to his time studying relativity and working on the atomic bomb.Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld's upbeat illustrations, Albert Einstein Was a Dope? expertly balances authoritative information with Dan Gutman's signature zany humour.

Gavin is sad that his friends next door are moving away, especially when he realizes that Harper, the biggest bully at Carver Elementary, is moving in! Meanwhile, competition at the school science fair is heating up, and Calvin must decide what to do when his data doesn’t prove his theory. Can Calvin avoid trouble with Harper and still win the science fair?<BR><BR> Gavin y sus amigos no saben bien qué pensar de Keops, su nuevo compañero de clase. Es indudable que no actúa como los otros niños ni se les parece... ¡y ellos sospechan que se ha robado la bici de Gavin! Mientras tanto, Myrtle, la tía abuela de Gavin, está nuevamente de visita, y Gavin está seguro de que se pondrá del lado de su hermana para mandonearlo todo el tiempo. ¿Sobrevivirá Gavin a la tía Myrtle? ¿Podrá entender qué es lo que realmente ocurre con el niño nuevo?

Dive in to this funny and debut heart-warming magical (and musical!) adventure from star of stage and screen, Matt Lucas - a festive modern classic for young readers of 8-12!CHILDREN'S FICTION DEBUT OF THE YEAR 2023'Nearly as good as one of my books' - David WalliamsLeo LOVES Christmas.And this Christmas needs to be absolutely perfect, because it's the first one without Mum. Only it all keeps going wrong!¿¿ The fairylights are in a tangle¿¿¿ The Christmas cards aren't finished¿ The tree isn't decorated¿ And the Christmas cakes have all been destroyed!Soon Leo decides he's had enough - he makes a heartfelt wish that it would all GO AWAY.Then Leo wakes up on what SHOULD be Christmas Day - and it's gone!! All of Christmas! But Leo isn't going to let it escape that easily . . .Join Leo as he sets out on a mission to undo his wish and get Christmas back in the brand-new festive classic by bestselling author Matt Lucas.Home Alone meets A Christmas Carol in a hilarious adventure with a big dollop of festive magic. Funny, sensitive and emotional in all the best ways, this warm and seasonal family story touches ever so gently on childhood grief but is wrapped up in a chaotic and heart-warming adventure.Listen to over 20 original songs, written and recorded by Matt to accompany the story, bringing the joy of a musical to book form!

"A funny, tender, poignant debut with a believable, sympathetic protagonist." - The Guardian "Tender, truthful and touching." - The Times"A really lovely book, so tender and truthful." - Jacqueline Wilson, bestselling author of The Story of Tracy Beaker"Fox writes with great warmth and humour: his triumph is to turn this story of modern domestic strife into an uplifting read, with plenty of surprises en route." - Daily Telegraph "An urgent, nuanced book...[James Fox writes a] deceptively breezy tale of austerity and mental illness with deft compassion; would that real kids in Solo's battered shoe should be so lucky" - Observer"Addressing complex real-world issues (the cost-of-living crisis, mental health, friendship problems...) with honesty, clarity and compassion." - Teach Primary"Expect to have your heart broken and mended in one reading of this must-read novel." - Belfast Telegraph"A tender, moving story beautifully capturing life in all its light and shade" - Hannah Gold, author of Waterstones Children's Book Prize Winner The Last Bear"It is a beautiful, heartfelt gem of a book, I loved it." - Tom Vaughan, author of Hercules"This story is full to the brim with heart" - Helen Rutter, author of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh "Honest, funny and touching, Solo's story will stay with you long after the last page." - Lisa Williamson"A moving...and thought-provoking story" - Cath Howe, author of Ella on the Outside "Heart-wrenching and heart-warming." - Editor's choice, The School Librarian It's not easy to fit in when you're the boy in the suit... Ten-year-old Solo - embarrassingly, that isn't short for anything - just wants to be normal. He wants a name that doesn't stand out. He wishes he had a proper school uniform that fitted him. He dreams about a mum who doesn't get the Big Bad Reds, like his mum Morag. But most of all he longs to stop crashing funerals for the free food. But when Solo and Morag crash the funeral of a celebrity and get caught, the press are there to witness their humiliation. The next day it's splashed across the papers. Before Solo knows it, he becomes a viral sensation, and life may never be normal again. Solo's uphill pursuit of security, community and connection will break your heart and then mend it. - Page-turning, moving, but ultimately life-affirming, this story is perfect for fans of The Boy at the Back of the Class, The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and Jacqueline Wilson. - A sensitive, empathetic, timely portrayal of a family struggling during the cost of living crisis. - This extraordinary debut will make you laugh and cry.

Come and meet Lola and Sad Gary, two very special little goats!When Grace and Walter adopt twin orphan goats and bring them into their home, they also bring in a little bit of chaos! The goats poop everywhere, jump on the furniture, and eat any paper they find. But they sure are cute, and the twins quickly earn a place in Grace and Walter's heart.Their new life is exciting, but full of challenges. How will Grace and Walter take care of these mischievous kids? And what will they do when the goats get too big to live in the house?What Could Possibly Go Wrong?? is a fun, charming novel for young readers-and it's inspired by the story of a very real Lola and Gary! Readers will delight in hearing the joys, challenges, and adventures that come from raising two excitable young animals. With Lola and Sad Gary around, every day is full of joy and giggles.

Flat Stanley is taking over the world! In this fun thirteenth installment in the renowned Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the Lambchops are getting a little history lesson in Boston, Massachusetts!When the Lambchop family gets to Boston, Stanley is excited to go on a Duck Tour, eat lunch at Quincy Market, and see Fenway Park baseball stadium. Stanley even gets to be in a reenactment of American Colonist Paul Revere's famous midnight ride.But Stanley has a problem. The Lambchops' friend, Dr. Dan, is in town, too, and he's giving a speech about his cure for flatness. And he wants Stanley to talk about being flat! But does Stanley want to change and be a regular kid, or would it be better to stay flat after all?This unforgettable adventure features fun, fascinating facts about Boston! And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, like multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast! Don't miss any of Flat Stanley's worldwide adventures!- Historical Adventure: Join Stanley for a reenactment of Paul Revere's famous ride and learn about the start of the Revolutionary War!- A Story of Self-Acceptance: When a cure for flatness is offered, Stanley must decide if being "normal" is what he truly wants.- Iconic Boston Landmarks: Explore the city from a Duck Tour on the Charles River to the Green Monster at Fenway Park.- Fun Facts for Kids: Packed with real, fascinating facts about Boston, the American Revolution, and even the Boston Red Sox!

In dieser Spezial-Edition Space - Mega Malbuch - Band 4, erwarten Dich 250 tolle Motive, mit denen Du kreativ in das Universum eintauchen kannst. Deiner Fantasie sind dabei keine Grenzen gesetzt. Lass Deinen Ideen rund um die Motive freien Lauf und ergänze so manches Bild beliebig nach Deiner Vorstellung. Lass Dich im Thema Weltraum inspirieren. Die Ausmalvorlagen sind extra so aufbereitet, dass man sie leicht scannen, kopieren oder abpausen kann. Somit kannst Du auch ganz leicht eigene Bilder kreieren und sie auch öfter mal verwenden. Mit den verschiedenen Vorgaben wirst Du im Handumdrehen Deine eigenen ersten Kunstwerke schaffen. Wende Dein bislang erlangtes Wissen vom Zeichnen und Malen in den verschiedenen Themen an. Die vom Team, der inVia Online Schule, zusammengestellten Motive, bieten Dir individuelle Themen zum Entdecken. Das vielfältige Angebot der Vorgaben fördert die Kreativität, insbesondere die Konzentration und erleichtert ebenso das Erlernen der motorischen Fähigkeiten. Durch aufmerksame Beschäftigung werden wunderbare Bilder entstehen. Tauche begeistert, mit bunten Farben in die Welt der Aliens, Astronauten, Raketen und Ufös ein!Viel Spaß und Erfolg!

From Laura Gehl, author One Big Pair of Underwear and Goat Wants to Eat, comes another side-splitting Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read about a thrilling game of hide-and-seek between three animal friends.<BR><BR>Cat is it. Dog can hide. Frog can hide. Can Cat find Dog and Frog?<BR> <BR>Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Dog Can Hide was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious story with words they can read on their own?<BR> <BR>Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn ten sight words and thirteen words from four word families. So come on and get reading!

Sweet Ciana is a special friend of Princess Poo-Poo. Ciana also has a friend called Sally the Snail. Once again, a problem is solved by friends when Sweet Ciana finds a smart way to help Sally to stop feeling sad. This story focuses on the letter "S" with light-hearted humour and fun for young readers. This is the second book in the series of Princess Poo-Poo Books.

A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of dads everywhere - perfect for Father's Day!¿ Amazing dads are all around!¿Dads can be busy, whizzy, caring, sharing ... and so much more. But there's just ONE dad who gives the best hugs of all. Can you guess who it is?This super-cute new book from brilliantly talented picture book creator Alison Brown is the ULTIMATE joyful celebration of dads and care-givers - and the love they give us every day.¿ Adorable rhyming text¿ Irresistible, relatable animal characters¿ Packed with family funPerfect to share with YOUR amazing dad on Father's Day, or at any time of year!Also available from Alison Brown:Amazing MumAmazing SisterAmazing BrotherBillie's Buzz

The World's Worst Children 2, from Children's author David Walliams.Do you dare to meet the worst children in the world? Be warned! Inside are five ghastly girls and five badder-than-bad boys!Like Humbert the hungry baby, who literally eats his parents out of house and home. And Gruesome Griselda who likes to play tricks on everyone with her vast collection of creepy-crawlies.

Cameron woke up without his morning fart. Where did it go? Can his family help him find it? Will it be absorbed into his body and come out of his mouth as the world's most disgusting burp? Yikes!

In dieser Spezial Edition - Mega Malbuch - Band 20, Simply Drawn erwarten Dich 300 tolle Motive, mit denen Du kreativ in die unterschiedlichsten Themen-Welten eintauchen kannst und einfach Zeichnen lernst. Deiner Fantasie sind dabei keine Grenzen gesetzt. Lass Deinen Ideen rund um die Bilder freien Lauf und ergänze so manches Motiv beliebig nach Deiner Vorstellung. Lass Dich verzaubern und inspirieren. Beachte dabei die Hinweise welche Du im Craftbook - Simply Drawn Part 1 + 2 bekommst. Hier erfährst Du die richtige Technik der verschiedenen Bewegungsabläufe, wie deren unterschiedlichen Perspektiven und Farbkombinationen Die Ausmalvorlagen sind extra so aufbereitet, dass man sie leicht scannen, kopieren oder abpausen kann. Somit kannst Du auch ganz leicht eigene Bilder kreieren und sie auch öfter mal verwenden. Mit den verschiedenen Vorgaben wirst Du im Handumdrehen Deine eigenen ersten Kunstwerke schaffen. Wende Dein bislang erlangtes Wissen vom Zeichnen und Malen in den verschiedenen Themen an. Die vom Team, der inVia Online Schule, zusammengestellten Motive, bieten Dir individuelle Themen zum Entdecken. Das vielfältige Angebot der Vorgaben fördert die Kreativität, insbesondere die Konzentration und erleichtert ebenso das Erlernen der motorischen Fähigkeiten. Durch aufmerksame Beschäftigung werden zauberhafte Bilder entstehen. Tauche begeistert in die Welt der Farben ein!Viel Spaß und Erfolg! Übung macht den Meister!

Need a collection of awesome jokes for kids? Look no further!This book is full of silly, hilarious, goofy, punny, and witty humor from the funniest kids around. It's safe for all ages but be careful you might get a pain in your side from all the laughing and fun you'll have!

Find out why you must Never Touch a Noisy Chicken in this playful addition to our bestselling Never Touch series. Meet the friendly farm animals but watch out: they're very noisy! Every spread has a bumpy silicone touch and a witty rhyme to entertain the whole family.

A little girl and her live-in monster learn about what makes them different—and what unites them. This graphic novel is a silly, sweet, and sometimes gross tribute to friendship, and to the wacky world we live in.Based on his webcomic of the same name, Pebble and Wren follows human girl Wren and her live-in monster, Pebble, as she teaches them all about how the human world works—from why the moon changes shape to why we don't eat candy wrappers—while trying to unlock special abilities without which Pebble will have to return to the monster forest.A silly, sweet, and sometimes gross tribute to friendship for fans of Calvin & Hobbes and Catwad.