Me-ow! Playful cats and curious kittens of every breed and color?plus lions and cheetahs, too?are on the prowl in this purr-fect book for young feline fans. Lucia Washburn lives in Petaluma, CA.
The four-time Emmy-nominated comic satirist of Rescue Me presents irreverent cultural observations about how society is taking itself too seriously, in an account that shares anecdotes from his Irish-
As Duckling sets off to explore the world, Chick is close behind, mimicking each of his actions with a perky "Me too." But when Duckling decides to go for a swim, his friend is in for a surprise.This
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.‘You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone forever.’Anne Elliot is persuaded to reject a marriage proposal from handsome Captain Wentworth because he lacks rank or fortune. But when he returns home from the Navy, more than seven years later, Anne realises she still has strong feelings for him, despite the fact that his attentions have now turned towards her friend.Moving, tender and intrinsically ‘Austen’ in style, with its satirical portrayal of society in eighteenth-century England, Persuasion is a story of heartache and missed opportunities, and a celebration of enduring love and hope..
Amira and Hamza are back in this epic sequel, which takes readers on a thrilling magical adventure as the siblings face their most terrifying and formidable opponent yet.All human and jinn kind shall bow down to me. Control the Ring, control the worlds. Amira and Hamza have returned from Qaf, the magical Jinn world, as triumphant heroes―and life has been pleasantly quiet. Too quiet. Hamza is determined to have one last monumental, epic adventure before summer ends. But when sneaking off to explore an old, abandoned castle goes from life-changing adventure to potentially deadly, Amira and Hamza find themselves in the middle of another dangerous quest to save the worlds. One they didn’t bargain for. The siblings are brought face to face with the evil dev, Ahriman, angry and out for revenge. And if Amira and Hamza thought Ifrit was bad, his dad Ahriman, the last in an ancient line of fire spirits, is far worse. Ahriman kidnaps Hamza and forces him to help locate the lost Ring of Power, an
'You better not let your mom hear you saying that.' Translation: I'm too tired to discipline you for a small infraction like a cuss word, especially since you probably learned that word from me. Just
Who's the grubbiest pirate on the high seas? Why, it's Captain Beastlie, me hearties! He is EXTREMELY dirty and pretty smelly too, and that is just the way he likes it. But as he eagerly counts down t
Who's the grubbiest pirate on the high seas? Why, it's Captain Beastlie, me hearties! He is EXTREMELY dirty and pretty smelly too, and that is just the way he likes it. But as he eagerly counts down t
A heart-wrenching novel, now in paperback, about a Muslim teen struggling in the wake of 9/11 and a family tragedy, from the author of the bestselling Shatter Me series and National Book Award–longlisted A Very Large Expanse of Sea.This explosive contemporary realistic novel poses important questions about faith, identity, conviction, and love.Shadi is named for joy but she’s haunted by sorrow. It’s 2003, several months since the US officially declared war on Iraq, and the American political world has evolved. Shadi, who wears hijab—a visible allegiance to Islam—keeps her head down as the local Muslim community, being harassed and targeted more than ever, begins to fracture.She’s too busy drowning in her own troubles to find the time to deal with bigots.Shadi tries to navigate the remains of her quickly shattering world by soldiering through, retreating further and further inside herself until finally, one day, everything changes.She explodes.
Of all things imaginable, I liked drawing the most. However, a sheet of paper was way too small for me. And in the streets, people would walk over my drawings. One day –when it is raining so hard that the drawings are washed from the sidewalk –a man walks by. He is Anselmo, an old painter. He offers the young artist shelter in his house. Anselmo comes from a parrot island and makes enchanting paintings. Between Anselmo and the young artist a very special friendship blossoms... until the day Anselmo decides to return to his island. For a moment, a dream seems to fall apart. But Anselmo has taken care of the young artist’s future! Sanne te Loo has made a moving tribute to people who value children.
A hilarious 8 x 8 storybook based on Despicable Me 2. Children's book.Not too long ago, Gru gave up being a villain for being a dad. But when the world's biggest organization against treachery, the A
When the stewardess brought me off the plane in a wheelchair, I lowered my head. I was too scared to even look at my father. I didn't want to see the disappointment and horror on his face. All that ha
"People come to my door—too many of them really—and knock to tell me Notes of a Dirty Old Man turns them on. A bum off the road brings in a gypsy and his wife and we talk. . . drink half the night. A
This book made me want to step aside, hand over the mic, and listen to Wes. A must-read. --Mariama J. Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like MeBrand-new kicks, ripped denim shorts, Supreme tee--Wes Henderson has the best style in sixth grade. That--and hanging out with his crew (his best friends since little-kid days) and playing video games--is what he wants to be thinking about at the start of the school year, not the protests his parents are always dragging him to.But when a real estate developer makes an offer to buy Kensington Oaks, the neighborhood Wes has lived his whole life, everything changes. The grownups are supposed to have all the answers, but all they're doing is arguing. Even Wes's best friends are fighting. And some of them may be moving. Wes isn't about to give up the only home he's ever known. Wes has always been good at puzzles, and he knows there has to be a missing piece that will solve this puzzle and save the Oaks. But can he find it . . . before it's too la
The instant New York Times bestseller."An instant classic of investigative journalism...‘All the President’s Men’ for the Me Too era." — Carlos Lozada, The Washington PostFrom the Pulitzer Prize-winni
There's never a dull moment in this labyrinth, as that damn dragon is back again!! It's still too high level for me, so I guess it's time to escape while I can...Why does it always seem like, as soon
Wait finds C. K. Williams by turns ruminative, stalked by “the conscience-beast, who harries me,” and “riven by idiot vigor, voracious as the youth I was / for whom everything always was going too slo
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out about Polar Bears The Arctic might be a bit too chilly for you or me to live there, but it is the perfect home for polar bears. The fur between the pads of their paws keeps the
Alfred E. Neuman is the embodiment and mascot of MAD Magazine: satire and stupidity, mischief and mayhem, and damn good looks too. Since 1954, he has graced every MAD cover with his jug ears, gap-tooth grin, and off-kilter eyes. Now, fans can enjoy all the zany fun with this Alfred E. Neuman bobblehead and 32-page mini book of quotes and images. Whether at the office or home, with Alfred E. Neuman around, you’ll be asking, ?What, me worry?”
I let it go?all of it. Everything I’d been saving up all my life, building and growing inside me, too much to hold in one half-human body. It pushed and fought to be free with a force that turned me i
