An enchanting and heart-warming story that will make you want to reach for stars.Joe wants to find a way to the stars. With the help of his dad, he builds a ladder, a tower, even a rocket to go up, up, up… Oh no! Crash, bang, wallop! What next?Together, the pair jump on pogo sticks and build sheds to paint their dreams and find a way. An uplifting and magical tale of sky-high courage, imagination and the bond between father and son that will make your heart soar. Written by internationally acclaimed author David Almond and brought to glorious life by award-winning illustrator Gill Smith in their first collaboration."For a soaring story of the loving bond between parent and child, A Way to the Stars… is sheer delight." The Guardian"Gently funny, emotionally warm, this magical story is a reminder of how important the bond between parent and child can be." Daily Mail
What happens to a snow angel after you leave it behind? A little girl discovers she has an unusual protector in a modern fairy tale with gorgeously detailed illustrations. One night Sylvie awakens to an incredible sight: a glowing figure tiptoeing across her floor, with enormous feathery wings wafting from his back. He's muttering to himself, trying to remember his orders, for this is his first flight. Could he really be the same angel she made last winter in the snow? Sylvie's angel says she isn't supposed to see him. He has been sent to save her life, and when the danger is past, she won't remember he was there. But she does remember. She thinks of him every day. And when nothing Sylvie does, no matter how risky, can make him reappear, she realizes he'll always be there unseen when she truly needs him. In a contemporary tale told with humor and warmth, paired with Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini's enchanting artwork, Maggie O'Farrell weaves the story of a spirited girl who finds a way to
Ever had a feeling you have no word for? There’s probably a word for it in another language. From the places we go to find ourselves (“choros” in Greek) to the importance of living for today (“vivir al día” in Spanish), there’s a whole world of words for the peculiar and particular feelings that define being human.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A revolutionary playbook for building generational wealth, no matter where you grew up—from the founders of the explosively popular podcast and financial literacy platform Earn Your LeisureYou deserve to be rich.You deserve to make a purchase without fear that your check might bounce. You deserve to go on vacation. You deserve to care for loved ones without worrying about bills. You deserve to live the way you want, without reservations or fear. You deserve freedom—financial freedom. If you agree, you’ve come to the right place.We grew up in New York playing basketball together. As kids, both of us were fascinated by finance, curious about the stock market and how money moves among systems and pockets. But we began to notice that—for people in our community—hard work wasn’t enough. The system wasn’t set up to help people like us turn our hustle into lasting wealth.We started Earn Your Leisure to change that. We never could have imagined the response. Soon ou
New for 2025, a magical illustrated world for children aged 7-9 from the bestselling creator of Amelia Fang.The third in a magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!"A hugely imaginative world with stunning illustrations” – Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora MoonMarnie the little moon-loving moth and her friends are going on a camping trip! Marnie, Floyd and Star snuggle down for a good night’s sleep tucked up inside their leaf sleeping bags. But when they wake up they realise that they are no longer in the meadow … they're inside a HUMAN HOUSE!The friends know that they can only get back to school by working as a team. And as they search for a way out of the giant house they stumble across all sorts of weird and wonderful things; a doll's house full of weird mini humans that don't move, a truly ginormous kitten and a whole swarm of wicked WASPS. Can the friends go on a MINIBEAST MISSION and make
An unforgettable story that will make you laugh and cry, for fans of Holly Smale and Jacqueline Wilson."How far would you go for a friend? A shocking, poignant, powerful read with a message all young teens need to hear." Cathy CassidyWillow and Alma are best friends, sharing a love of the spotlight. All they want is fame and fortune, and Willow is determined that the best way to get it is to go viral. So they start filming dares. Okay, so getting stuck in a basketball hoop doesn't get them the sort of attention they were hoping for, but as their challenges get more extreme, their fan base grows. Duct-taping themselves to a wall? No-brainer. Eating super-hot chillis? Of course! Waxing an eyebrow off? Super funny! And if they get in a bit of trouble, it's worth it.But if they really want to prove themselves, they have to go all-out. So they come up with the perfect idea. An idea that causes more than just a bit of trouble. An idea that might destroy not just their ambitions but their ent
How’d you like to be eleven years old, four and a half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history? (118 and counting…!) He’s Nate Wright, sixth-grade Renaissance man, prone to accidental antics. Equipped with only a #2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he’s #1, Big Nate fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food, and all-around conventionality.Big Nate is in a class by himself! But things don’t always go your way just because you’re awesome. Nate barely survives his dad’s toxic oatmeal before rushing off to school—minus his lunch. He body slams the no-nonsense principal. He accidentally insults his least favorite teacher, the horrifying Mrs. Godfrey (aka Godzilla). And school has barely started!Nate Wright knows he’s meant for big things. REALLY big things. After all, he’s a self-described genius. Trouble always seems to find him, but Nate keeps his cool no matter what. He knows he’s destined for greatness. A fortu
Prepare for take-off as Maisy goes on a passenger plane for the very first time!A story of flying for the first time from the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins. Maisy is off on a journey to see her friend Ella, but Ella lives such a long way away that Maisy must go by plane, and what an exciting trip it is! As she makes her way through security and steps on board, Maisy peeks in at the captain: what a lot of lights and buttons it takes to make a plane go! Maisy soon makes friends with Mr Percy and Betsy; and after drinks, magazines and a tricky toilet stop, the journey is over in no time! The perfect buy before going on holiday, this will prepare little ones who have never flown before. It's more fun with Maisy! Visit her amazing website - www.maisyfun.com - for activities, newsletters, games and more.
As Connie and Mum make their way to the bus stop, they realise that their journey to school going to be very unusual. Why? Because there is something surprising in Connie's shoe! And that means she can't possibly go to school until she's sorted it out. A first-day-at-school picture book like no other, by award-winning author Lisa Thompson and illustrator Aysha Awwad!Connie slipped her feet into her new, shiny boots.They felt hard and awkward and very, very different.“Let’s get going,” said Connie’s mum.“It’s an exciting day today – your first day at school!”As Connie and Mum make their way to the bus stop, they realise that their journey to school going to be very unusual.Why? Because there is something surprising in Connie's shoe! And that means she can't possibly go to school until she's sorted it out... Debut picture book from bestselling children's book author, Lisa ThompsonGorgeously illustrated by Aysha AwwadThe perfect first-day-at-school picture book
Eitan and his best friend Rivka live in a place where children laugh, dogs bark and neighbours chat. But no one can leave, and once you go through the gates, you never come back…A deeply moving story about hope and friendship in one of the darkest times in history. Eitan and his best friend Rivka live in a place where children laugh, dogs bark, and neighbours chat. But no one can leave, and once you go through the gates, you never come back...This story takes place in Vilnius in Lithuania – but it could have happened anywhere in Europe during World War II, when Jews were forced into ghettos and suffered greatly in the hands of the Nazis. Conveying the horrors of the Holocaust in a sensitive but powerful way, Marius Marcinkevicius’s tale tells the story of two children who experience the horror of separation and Nazi persecution, only to find each other again thanks to a pebble, which becomes a symbol of endurance and survival. Inga Dagile’s illustrations are the perfect accompaniment t
The follow-up to the number one bestseller PAPER AEROPLANESIt's a year and a half on from PAPER AEROPLANES, and Renee is now living idyllically with her Auntie Jo. They even have geese, and Renee likes to sit and watch them, wondering if she'll ever find 'the One' - someone who will love her no matter what, and be there for her no matter how bad things get. She and Flo are in their final year at school, and they've got some tough choices to make - like will they go to university? And if so where - and will they go together? Renee's usual ambivalence on the matter shocks Flo, who had assumed they'd continue as they were, the best and closest of friends, forever.She feels as though she needs Renee's support more than ever, so when a handsome young boy enters Flo's life, she finds herself powerfully drawn to his kindness, and his faith. Renee and Flo's friendship will soon be tested in a way neither of them could have expected - and if PAPER AEROPLANES was a book about finding friendship,
Number-One New Release in RomanceThe number-one New York Times best-selling author of Verity and It Ends With Us delivers another breathtaking novel with a magnetic suspense that will keep you glued to your device."This book deserves a whole galaxy of stars, but alas, five is all I can give." (Shades of Rebecca)Life and a dismal last name are the only two things Beyah''s parents ever gave her. After carving her path all on her own, Beyah is well on her way to bigger and better things, thanks to no one but herself. With only two short months separating her from the future she''s built and the past she desperately wants to leave behind, an unexpected death leaves Beyah with no place to go during the interim.Forced to reach out to her last resort, Beyah has to spend the remainder of her summer on a peninsula in Texas with a father she barely knows. Beyah''s plan is to keep her head down and
Mr Left lives on the left page. And Mr Right lives on the right page. They just want to be together, but there's no way of getting from one page to the other. And they've tried everything! They try go
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT? WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day. Did you know that the pilgrims didn't go straight from England to Plymouth? No, they made a stop along the way--and almost stayed forever! Did you know there was a second ship, called the Speedwell, that was too leaky to make the trip? No joke. And just wait until you learn the truth about Plymouth Rock. Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the legends of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving. "Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, a
來看獨角鯨與水母的這對超級好友的爆笑冒險，喜愛Frog and Toad的你不要錯過。無憂無慮的獨角鯨和嚴肅的水母，兩個性格迥異的朋友，沒有太多共同點，但都喜歡鬆餅、派對跟冒險。跟著他們一起體驗新的事物，結交新朋友，感受友情的無敵！大量的全彩插圖搭配簡單的文字是初階閱讀的最佳選擇。One of Book Riot’s Top 100 Children’s Books of 2019One of Amazon’s Best Children’s Books of the Year 2019本套書包含以下7本--Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together.Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt Happy-go-lucky Narwhal and no-nonsense Jelly find their inner superheroes in three new under-the-sea adventures. In the first story, Narwhal’s superhero alter-ego is revealed, and Narwhal enlists Jelly to help figure out what their superpower is. Next, Narwhal helps a friend find his way back home. In the third story, Jelly is feeling blue and Narwhal comes to the rescue. Ben Clanton showcases the joys of friendship and the power of believing in
A dark, compelling novel about one girl's determination for the truth, addressing gangs, young deaths, and crime with sensitivity and realism?Amber is shocked when her brother falls to his death from
Urban sprawl and sparse living are pervasive in Australia. Despite high levels of car ownership, many Australians do not have access to a private car for their travel needs. These people, often from m
"Doctor, I've been on the pill for years and you're telling me I'm pregnant?" A few weeks later, her doctor recommends Lola to have an abortion because of fetus distress. She says, "No way!"Lola sees
May we begin to disrobe the idea that we are separate, let go of beliefs that no longer serve us, and let go of any of the labels that we use to limit ourselves. Open the heart through the senses, and
