When James drops magic crystals by the peach tree, the toy peach starts growing. Before long, its as big as a house and contains a secret entranceway.
Little Croc wants a pet. But his mum and dad have other news - they are expecting a baby. And when Baby Doris arrives, Little Croc decides she is the most annoying little sister ever - she wakes him up in the night, she scribbles on his pictures and she spoils his favourite toys. But luckily Little Croc's older brother Boris is there to show Little Croc that being a big brother can actually be a lot of fun. This warm and witty picture book is by the creator of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates and winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Liz Pichon, and features the highs and lows of family life - as seen by big siblings!
Mr. Fox is surrounded, and he's going to have to come up with a truly fantastic plan to dig himself out of trouble this time.
Charlie Bucket has WON Willy Wonka's chocolate factory and is on his way to take possession of it. In a great glass elevator! But when the elevator makes a fearful whooshing noise, Charlie and his family find themselves in splendid orbit around the Earth. A daring adventure has begun, with the one and only Mr Willy Wonka leading the way.
Jack has always known there was something not quite right about his parents: they move him every year, never seem to sleep,and what is that beeping from the attic? But when Jack goes to investigate the beeping and accidentally sets off an inter-galactic distress signal, things get CRAZY quickly. Turns out that every baddie and bounty hunter in the galaxy thinks HE'S an interstellar super thief. Can Jack convince everyone who's out for him that he's NOT who he says he is? And can he do so in time to get home for tea?
Did you know crickets have ears on their knees? That snakes never close their eyes? Or that no plant has black flowers? Discover these incredible facts and more in the first Fact Attack book, all about plants and animals Fact Attack is an exploration of the most amazing and awe-inspiring plant and animal facts. Heavily designed with different approaches on each page, the style is dynamic, fresh, and in your face. Whether you flip to a page to learn a digestible fact or read it from beginning to end, this is a book a reader will return to time and again.
Children learn to observe safety rules when riding their bikes, or while traveling as a passenger in their parents' car. They will also find important pedestrian advice on safe crossing at intersections and staying close to parents or the adult they are walking with. Clearly written in brief passages that are easy for younger children to absorb and understand, the "Watch Out " series of color-illustrated books give kids safety advice that applies inside and outside the home, while they are traveling in a car, and when they are enjoying nature and having outdoor fun. The lessons illustrated in all "Watch Out " books help children identify safety issues and avoid potentially dangerous situations. Appealing cartoon-style illustrations on every page.
Do you remember your first realization of any of your five senses? Prolific children's author J. M. ParramAA3n successfully tackles these tough concepts in words that 3-5 year olds can comprehend. These five colorful books awaken young minds to the wonders of the senses: the taste of oranges, the aroma of fresh-baked bread, and other sensations that give us delight in being alive. Educational, yet fun to read, this clever series is clearly written and cheerfully illustrated in flowing colors throughout. Each book includes a special "scientific" section to help parents answer their children's questions about the senses.
