Enrico Empery is known as 'the Emperor'of football. When a big cup match approaches his team mate, Freddie Foulo, tells the Emperor about a very special kit that only brilliant footballers can see ...Hopscotch Twisty Tales combine carefully controlled text levels and word counts with highly entertaining and original stories, perfect for children starting to read independently.
In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. While her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man in the Moon, Minli's mother chides him for filling her head with stories. But inspired by these stories, Minli spends one of her precious copper pennies on a beautiful goldfish, which is said to be able to change the fortune of the owner. Her mother reprimands her for the silly purchase, but, it pays off when the goldfish talks and offers to show her the path to fortune and wealth! Minli is eventually joined by a dragon who can't fly, and together they set out to find the Old Man of the Moon to ask him to fulfill their dreams. Fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, with timeless elements of the classic The Wizard of Oz mixed in, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a wonderous story of adventure, devotion, and friendship. Grace Lin has once again written a charming, engaging book for young readers.
The ultimate gift for fans of Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. This beautiful picture book is illustrated by celebrated Disney artist Mary Blair, who drew the original concept art for the beloved film.
Extract from Alice in Wonderland:
""Though if I were looking for a White Rabbit,"" said the Cat, ""I'd ask the Mad Hatter.""
""But I don't want to go among mad people,"" said Alice.
""Oh, you can't help that. Most everyone is mad here,"" the Cheshire Cat laughed. Then he disappeared.
Rediscover one of your favourite Disney films as the traditional tale is retold alongside Mary’s stunning artwork. Favourite scenes, like Alice falling down the rabbit hole and meeting the Queen of Hearts, come vividly to life with Mary’s drawings that influenced the look and feel of the finished animation. Fans of Disney's Alice in Wonderland film will love tracing its origins in these exquisite, rarely seen images that became one of Disney’s most visually unforgettable classics. It's perfect for sharing with fairy tale fans aged three years and upwards, as well as appealing to fans of Mary Blair herself and her gorgeous concept artwork.
Have you collected all of the Walt Disney Classics: Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan?
As a young artist, Mary Blair won a scholarship to the Chouinard Art Institute. Having joined Disney, the artistic influence of her concept art was strongly felt in Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. After leaving Disney, Mary worked as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, creating advertising campaigns and illustrating several Little Golden Books, some of which are still in print today.
Jon Scieszka is an iconic voice in children's literature. From his classic picture books and chapter books that have sold millions of copies to his literacy initiatives like Guys Read and his tenure as the first National Ambassador of Young People's Literature, he's cemented his reputation as one of the most trusted, respected authorities on what middle grade boys read.
The students at the Pixie Flying School are arguing all the time and have forgotten how to be friends... It must be the work of Queen Malice! Ellie, Summer and Jasmine have to find the magical Bird Keeper and reunite her with the friendship charm to make everyone friends again - but how will they manage it when even they can't get along?
An illustrated collection of fifteen tales from the brothers Grimm, retold for younger readers. Stories include ""Hansel and Gretel"", ""Sleeping Beauty"", ""Rumpelstiltskin"", ""Tom Thumb"" and ""The Frog Prince"" as well as a short biography of the brothers themselves.
Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls.
The perfect Christmas gift for children aged 5 and up!
Stella the Star Fairy is all in a flutter, trying to put the sparkle into Christmas. Stella looks after all the special Christmas lights - from the overhead illuminations to the Christmas tree fairy lights, right through to the twinkling stars. Three magic Christmas baubles control all of these elements but now Jack Frost's goblins have stolen them. There's not going to be any Christmas atmosphere and Santa won't even be able to guide his sleigh through the night sky. Stella the Star Fairy needs Rachel and Kirsty's help to get the baubles back.
'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com
If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Luminous illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline combine with Brian Alderson's wry retelling for a gorgeous edition of a well-loved tale. A childless woman visits a witch, who gives her a barleycorn - and hidden in its bloom is a tiny girl. For one so small, life is full of misadventures, as Thumbelina floats through the pages like a wisp on the wind, encountering kind and unkind creatures in succession. But old Mrs Toad with her 'rek-kek-kek' and the alarming Man in Grey cannot crush her spirits, and Thumbelina's gentle concern for a winged soul in need paves the way to her freedom and happiness. In a warm, witty retelling accessible to younger children, Hans Christian Andersen's tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb is lavishly illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline. Showcasing art evocative of Victorian storybooks - with a touch of the dreamlike Rousseau - this is truly a breathtaking edition of a treasured classic. The book is gorgeously illustrated by the versatile Bagram Ibatoulline. This wry, accessible retelling leaves Anderson's original tone intact. It is a wonderfully collectable book to treasure and share.
King Pelias promises Jason the throne if Jason can capture the Golden Fleece. Jason and his men, the Argonauts, depart on a great journey. After years of sailing adventures, Jason and his men arrive at Colchis, home of the Golden Fleece. Will Jason find what he's looking for?
The eighth book in the bestselling Tom Gates
series of books from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon.
Sometimes making up my mind isn't easy to do.
Especially when my grumpy sister Delia is LOOMING over me.
Mum's on a mission to TIDY UP the whole house.
She says if I can't decide what to get rid of, she'll do it
for me. Which would be a DISASTER!
Lucky for me, The FOSSILS come to my rescue (more than once!)
Tom Gates is a series of books in diary form
Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense
of humour
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner
of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize!
Perfect gifts for boys & girls
Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the world…
It is 2120 and London is in ruins.
The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace – but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters.
And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himself… and the entire city.
In a future of myths and legends, join the bestselling David Walliams and venture forth into his most enthralling tale yet!
Step inside twelve magical mythological worlds. You might want
to take a map.But the maps in Myth Atlas are special:
they show how twelve extraordinary cultures saw the world. For
some it's a giant tree or an upside-down mountain. Others reckon
we're living on the back of a giant turtle. All of them are fascinating.
As
you travel the world from Egypt to Japan, you'll
meet an incredible array of gods, monsters, heroes and fantastical
beasts. Just watch out for werewolves and banshees along the
way . . .
Myth Atlas is a magnificent gift book
that will captivate children and adults alike.
