Puss is a confident cat and needs little convincing that he can make Jack a happy, wealthy man. But how on earth will a cat do that? Read their adventure and discover just how clever a cat (in boots) can be!
look at all that kids can do from the day they are born children can accomplish great things share their wonder and delight and they grow and discuss further world one year at a time
Little Hairy Monster was sitting on a rock licking a lollipop, when along came Scary Monster. “I’m bigger than you!” said Scary Monster. “Give me your lollipop!” But Little Hairy Monster won’t, no matter how much he tries to bully her, and Scary Monster is in for a big surprise.
Young readers will enjoy learning how frogs grow, what they eat, where they live, and the many colors and shapes they come in.
Two seeds grow side by side, showing the life cycles of plants. The seeds become marigolds and pumpkins.
It is Boa's birthday. It is going to be the best one ever. Or so he hopes. He invites his friends round. They will all bring him wonderful presents. . . .or will they?
Why do birds make nests? Discover the answer with SmartyCat! SmartyCat is a curious kitten who asks and answers those tricky pre-school kids' questions with the help of his clever SmartyPants and all his friends in SmartyTown. The SmartyCat series is designed to help answer some of those tricky questions young children love to ask. Each book ends with a joke and a fun activity to try. An educat…
A funny lift-the-flap book, with a pop-up surprise at the end—perfect as a party gift "We're going to a party, disguised in fancy dress. But which of us is What or Who? It's up to you to guess!" Lift the flaps of this gloriously funny book to find out which animal is wearing which fancy dress costume. But when it comes to the last page, even the animals themselves are in for a surprise.
A Level 1 reader with picture clue riddles and search-and-find fun! All new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books to create an I Spy easy reader. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader!
Little Rhino is rude to everyone, and has been since the day he was born. He sticks his tongue out, he makes rude noises, and he waves his bottom at anyone in front of him, with no respect for person or place. The doctor said there was no cure for his rudeness. Until, that is, he meets his match with someone who is prepared to treat him the same way!
Nicholas is invited to a birthday party by the girl next door, plays a very messy game of chess, and learns that walking on your hands is much harder than turning somersaults.
As spring arrives on Gardam Street, there are surprises in store for each Penderwick, from neighbor Nick Geiger's expected return from the war to Batty's new dog-walking business, but her plans to use her profits to surprise her family on her eleventh birthday go astray.
Biography of Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston relating her experiences of living at the Manzanar internment camp during World War II and how it has influenced her life.
One day, just for a joke, Hyena puts a banana skin on Giraffe's path. When Giraffe slips and collides with a tree, a chain of unfortunate events begins which involves all the other animals. Hyena laughs and laughs at their misfortune. But the other animals have the last laugh when Hyena gets a fitting comeuppance and trips up on his own joke
Who's in the loo? There's a very long queue. Is it an elephant having a poo?' If your house has many occupants, then this witty rhyme from the irreverent and observant pen of Jeanne Willis will resonate profoundly. Adrian Reynolds' exuberant illustrations highlight the fun!
Little Hairy Monster is sitting on a rock licking a lollipop, when along comes Scary Monster. “I’m bigger than you!” says Scary Monster. “Give me your lollipop!” But Little Hairy Monster won’t no matter how much he tries to bully her, and Scary Monster is in for a big surprise.
Join Jeanne Willis in the funniest talent show ever. In a fabulous rhyming text, meet bears with baggy bottoms, pigs with perky pinky ones and peacocks who love to put theirs on display. Perfect for reading aloud and guaranteed to cause fits of giggles, one thing's for sure - whoever is the winner, bottoms are top! From the dynamic duo behind Bottoms Up!
Becky is a normal 11 year old who is a very special, very spirited young girl. Becky introduces you to her family, friends, and favourite pop stars - even the father she's never actually met before.
Hi there. I'm Cresta and my mum is thirty-three going on eighteen. Me and my friend Charlie have great plans: finish school, get the grades and conquer the world! We've taken a vow - No boys before uni, but it's not easy with the gorgeous Carlito and Alistair around. And how on earth can I put up with a mother who has boys on the brain?
Since Mandy Small has trouble writing, her teacher suggests that she tell her life story into a tape recorder. Mandy tells about her loving but irresponsible parents, the school bully, the landlady, and Nan, who thinks Mandy's parents aren't fit to look after her. With so much to worry about Mandy fears she might turn into a real fruit and nutcase.
While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother.
Ruby, Tizz and Sam are sisters. At 12, Ruby is the oldest but with all the stuff she has to worry about right now, sometimes she feels more like the mum of the family. And speaking of mums, the sisters do have one, and she loves her three girls to the moon and back, but she suffers from something called bipolar disorder which can sometimes make life very difficult.