This confidence-building picture book is all about trying new things, embracing difference, encouraging our friends and defying stereotypes Dave the dog wants to dance, but the wise pooches at the park bark in shock. "Stick to digging holes, chasing cats and chewing footballs. Stick to fetching sticks!" Dave leaves with his tail between his legs.But will he let their words stop him? Or maybe, just maybe, he can convince them to change their minds. Gemma is a popular TV presenter, national drive-time host on Hits Radio and NTA-nominated actress. She is the author of the successful Ultimate Body Plan series.This picture book for 2+ emphasises the importance of friendship, resilience and kindness You'll be rooting for Dave as he follows his dreams Stunning illustrations by Lisa Hunt Includes a section at the back of the book where little readers can learn some of Dave's favourite dance moves.
The fifteenth magical installment of New York Times and USA Today bestselling series of fractured fairy tales for fearless kids!This time, the magic mirror (with a little help from the magical fairy, Maryrose) sends Abby and Jonah into the story of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. And they have a task: find the enchanted ruby and bring it back to help Maryrose. But to do so, Abby and Jonah must follow the twelve sisters from their palace to the secret spot where they go dancing. Abby and Jonah will have to learn some moves of their own -- and dancing isn't easy when you don't know the steps!How will the two of them wriggle their way out of this magical mess?
Heidi bravely enters her school’s talent show, but finds she is in need of some enchanted assistance!It’s time for the Brewster Elementary Talent Show, but Heidi Heckelbeck doesn’t want to perform bec
Prisoner of war, optometrist, time-traveller - these are the life roles of billy pilgrim, hero of this miraculously moving, bitter and funny story of innocence faced with apocalypse slaughterhouse 5 is one of the worlds great anti-war books centring on the infamous fire-bombing of dresden in the second world war, billy pilgrims odyssey through time reflects the journey of our own fractured lives as we search for meaning in what we are afraid to know.
standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective…but there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. since its publication, stephen chbosky’s haunting debut novel has rec
Blast off in a new out-of-this world graphic novel series from the bestselling creators Hello!LuckyMeet Astrid and Stella! These best friends are ready to fire up the turbo blasters and take off into the stratosphere! They’ll just need a few things before it’s time to go: their special space suits, lots and lots of snacks, and their trusty robot Bobo. When things go sideways, Astrid and Stella always rely on their go-to mottos to get them out of sticky situations: “We can do hard things!” and “Progress not perfection!” In their very first adventure, Astrid and Stella will discover the cute and cuddly planet Caturn and the beach-covered planet Bloop. At each stop, they’ll meet new pals, solve friendship conundrums, and stop one evil tyrant―with lots of dance breaks and snack attacks along the way. It’s all in a lightyear’s work for these intergalactic pals!
Two resourceful siblings begin a new life as refugees in a poetic picture book about thriving―in your own time―after great loss.From an award-winning author and a talented debut illustrator comes a profound story about child refugees healing and building new lives. When rescuers meet the boat, there are only two people left―a big child and a little one. The big one, remembering the trip across the dark sea, hides indoors. The little one ventures out, making friends, laughing, growing strong. When he brings the outside in, in the form of a butterfly, will his sister find the courage to guide the winged creature back into the world where it belongs? Powerful illustrations dance between dark and light in a moving tale of empathy, resilience, and the universal need for home and safety.
The 39-Storey Treehouse in colour is the third book in the bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffith's and Terry Denton. This laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations - all now in full colour! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey.Andy and Terry's amazing treehouse has thirteen new levels (it used to be 13 storeys, then 26, but they keep expanding!)They've added a chocolate waterfall you can swim in, a volcano for toasting marshmallows, a bulldozer-battling level, a baby-dinosaur-petting zoo, a not-very-merry merry-go-round, a boxing elephant called the Trunkinator, an X-ray room, a disco with light-up dance floor, the world's scariest roller coaster and a top-secret thirty-ninth level which hasn't even been finished yet!And this year Terry has created the greatest invention that he – or anyone else – has ever invented . . .a Once-upon-a-time machine that will write and illustrate their entire book for them!Well
Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school is picture day! And that's exactly where this yearbook-worthy graphic novel series opener begins: with reinventing yourself, drama, popularity, and the friends who see you through.Seventh-grader Viv never looks forward to picture day. It’s just another day where she wears a boring braid and no one notices her. (Her two best friends, Milo and Al, don’t count, of course.) But enough is enough. This year, she’s taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Viv grabs a pair of scissors, her phone for live-streaming, and, well, bye-bye braid.Suddenly Viv is an over-night influencer at Brinkley Middle School. Everyone wants her help planning their next big moment—from haircuts, to dance proposals, activist rallies and mathlete championships. She hardly even has time for her friends anymore. It’s exactly how she dreamed of reinventing herself…right?In the tradition of modern classics like Vera Brosgol's Be Prepared, Svetlana Chmakova's Aw
An internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds!This brand new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page. Press the button, recognise the sounds, then point at the right picture!It's time to listen to beautiful classical music from Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Push the buttons to hear the songs!Aimed at babies and toddlers, this ground-breaking series of interactive board books has a button on every spread, which plays one of five different exceptional quality sound effects.Children of every age will be captivated as they bring the artwork to life with five amazing real-life sounds. Other titles in the series include: Listen to the Dance Music, Listen to the Classical Music, Listen to the Music, Listen to the Music from Around the World, Listen to the Carnival of the Animals
A Finalist for the National Book Award When Ada leaves home for her freshman year at a Historically Black College, it's the first time she's ever been so far from her family--and the first time that she's been able to make her own choices and to seek her place in this new world. As she stumbles deeper into the world of dance and explores her sexuality, she also begins to wrestle with her past--her mother's struggle with addiction, her Nigerian father's attempts to make a home for her. Ultimately, Ada discovers she needs to brush off the destiny others have chosen for her and claim full ownership of her body and her future. "Candice Iloh's beautifully crafted narrative about family, belonging, sexuality, and telling our deepest truths in order to be whole is at once immensely readable and ultimately healing."--Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times Bestselling Author of Brown Girl Dreaming "An essential--and emotionally gripping and masterfully written and compulsively readable--addition to
It's the biggest dance of the year and Nikki Maxwell is hoping her crush, Brandon, wants to be her date. But time is running out. What if he doesn't want to go with her? Or worse - what if he ends up
Ahoy, matey! Set sail with an adventurous group of buccaneers on their galleon. Kids will love to sing and dance and splash along with the catchy singalong and vibrant art time and time again! Includes fun facts about notorious historical pirates from around the world and even a helpful chart naming the parts of a ship. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.
With peep-through pages and cutaways, the lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations will inspire children’s imaginations.The Little star shines brightly through the bedroom window.It shines down on a sleepless mind, spinning with restless thoughts . . .A gorgeous picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup! This beautifully illustrated, calming picture book takes readers on a peaceful exploration of a night-time landscape. Snuggle down for a magical, moonlit adventure, follow a tiny star and dance with a whole host of animals. But is it all a dream? With stunning artwork and lyrical text, this is a story to treasure and a perfect book to read before bed. Die-cuts let you peep through the pages and gentle text encourages a mindful approach to a busy mind at bedtime.
NBA champion, sports analyst, and successful businessman Shaquille O'Neal is a lively and entertaining addition to the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft and going on to win four NBA championships, Shaq proved that he could dominate almost any player. But the fifteen-time All Star who played for six teams throughout his nineteen-year NBA career isn't just a force on the court, he is also an actor, television host, musician, and businessman who is always ready to crack a joke or bust a dance move.With such a welcoming personality and immense talent,
Did you know that the ancient Romans left sixty days of winter out of their calendar, considering these two months a dead time of lurking terror and therefore better left unnamed? That they had a horr
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The Malwa and their evil have been driven back to their Indian heartland, but there they coil to strike again. Ruled by a monster from the future which is part computer and part demon, they prepare a
Do you enjoy stargazing? Do you know the names of the planets in our solar system? Do you know why the planets are named after gods? Which is the fastest planet? How long does a day last on Jupiter? O
Here is the second book in the highly acclaimed Toys Trilogy, which includes the companion books Toys Go Out and Toys Come Home.Lumphy, Stingray, and Plastic are back! And this time the lovable trio f
