Philippa Pheasant is a bright little bird who lives in the woods near the village of Fairhurst. But every time Philippa tries to cross the Old Oak Road she is nearly knocked down pancake flat - and shes had enough! Shes on the way to tell the villagers what for when she stumbles across something very interesting. A tall lady in a bright yellow uniform standing in the middle of the road. Philippa has never seen the cars stop like that before! Which gives her an idea. Can she Philippa make her own bright outfit and little lollipop stick? Can she help all her critter friends cross the road and get where they need to go?
Rosy and Rory are the unlikeliest of friends. They are as different as the sun and the rain. Rosy is a dainty delicate little bird and Rory is a big burly bear. They both love to explore together and between them they always find the most wonderful things. One day Rosy doesnt feel like leaving her nest and Rory cant understand why. They stop exploring together but Rory never stops looking for wonderful things to share with his friend - until he finds the perfect thing. This is a sensitive and timely book about the importance of friendship.
A Rainbow a Day keeps the grey clouds away! Discover rainbow-themed activities from fun crafts to healthy snacks sparkling slime recipes to rainbow pictures you can colour and put up in your window.
This title covers the wonder and mysteries of time and space the crackpot theories which held sway for far too long the discoveries which advanced whole areas of science when people were looking for something else and the fact that somehow the universe exists and against all odds life came to be on this planet we call home.
Meet Resilience a Mars rover determined to live up to his name. Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to have human emotions. But as he learns new things from the NASA scientists who assemble him he begins to develop human-like feelings. Maybe theres a problem with his programming. Human emotions or not launch day comes and Res blasts off to Mars accompanied by a friendly drone helicopter named Fly. But Res quickly discovers that Mars is a dangerous place filled with dust storms and giant cliffs. As he navigates Marss difficult landscape Res is tested in ways that go beyond space exploration.
A spooky bus tour around Ireland with our favourite Dublin Vampire! He travels to well-known places all over the country including St. Michans church (where the mummies sleep!) Kilkenny Castle the Hill of Tara and visits the giants at the causeway. But when his travels are done he decides that home is the most spooktacular place to be!
Jake McCormack is the villain of Clanfedden. Hes just killed a boy - deliberately run him over with his truck on the bridge in front of everyone. And he knows hell get away with it. Luca 14 is the new boy in town. Hes looking for a fresh start after a terrible thing that happened at his old school. Clanfedden is a small forgotten town but Luca and his mum are going to give it a go. Theyre opening an exciting restaurant and Allie Redmond is coming to work there. Allie is honest and kind and Luca knows theyre going to be friends. Allie has lived in Clanfedden all her life and these should be happy days - Luca is the best thing to have happened in years. But shes haunted by shadows of her own and more than anyone she knows the danger of Jake McCormack. She needs to warn Luca. She needs to prevent disaster. At least she needs to try.
Daisys getting into double the trouble in this fantastic collection! Whether shes making lots of furry friends on her summer holiday in Spain or trying to win a coconut at the fair one things for sure - theres always trouble when Daisys about.
Brystal Evergreen is running out of time. Its almost been a year since she made a deal with Death to find and destroy the Immortal in exchange for her life and she still hasnt found a single clue about who or where the Immortal is. To make matters worse something dark and malignant has risen from deep within the earth threatening life as we know it. To stop this new evil the fairies and witches must work with all the kingdoms and territories including the Righteous Brotherhood and their Army of the Dead. But is the threat more familiar than they expected? And why are a secretive group of Sorcerers convinced Xanthous Hayfield is connected to it?
Brystal Evergreen and her friends have saved the world from the evil Snow Queen and secured worldwide acceptance for the magical community. However when a mysterious new witch named Mistress Mara arrives at the Academy the celebrations are cut short. As Mistress Mara begins recruiting faeries into her rival school of witchcraft it becomes clear she has dark intentions. And soon Brystals friend Lucy becomes embroiled in an ominous plot against mankind. Elsewhere the fragile peace is on the brink of shattering. Outrage has spread throughout the kingdoms in opposition to the legalisation of magic. And a dangerous and centuries old clan known as the Righteous Brotherhood has resurfaced with one goal in mind: to exterminate all magical life for ever.
14-year-old Brystal Evergreen has always known she was destined for great things - that is if she can survive the oppressive Southern Kingdom. Her only escape are books but since its illegal for women to read in her country she has to find creative ways of acquiring them. Working as a maid at her local library gives her the perfect excuse to be near them and allows her to sneak a few titles home when no one is looking. But one day Brystal uncovers a secret section of the library and finds a book about magic that changes her life forever. Magic is despised and outlawed throughout the world - Brystal is well aware of the severe consequences the book may bring - but her curiosity gets the best of her. By reading some of the text aloud strange phenomena begin to occur and Brystal discovers she is capable of magic! And the more she practices it the harder it becomes to hide.
Join the Widdershins sisters for another breathtaking adventure in A Tangle of Spells the eagerly anticipated follow-up to A Pinch of Magic and A Sprinkle of Sorcery by Michelle Harrison
Alice and her beloved pony are off to train at Devons world-class yard - following in the footsteps of the British showjumping team! Alice and Secret have gone further than anyone thought possible but on the day of the showjumping trials for the British team Alice has to make an almost impossible choice. Just how far is she prepared to go to reach the very top? What does the future hold for Alice and her spirited red pony?
Childrens books superstar Julia Donaldson retells a trio of charming tales from across the world in a stunning full-colour edition ideal as a very first independent read for children who have grown up with The Gruffalo.
This is a gorgeous book. Its tender and fierce beautiful even as it depicts some ugly truths. The prose is passionate and honest unsentimental and big-hearted. The very best books move you to reconsider the world around you and this is one of those. I truly loved it - Nicola Yoon bestselling author of Everything Everything
Grey has been revealed as the rightful prince of Emberfall. But the kingdom is crumbling fast torn between his claim and that of the reigning Prince Rhen and Princess Harper. Newly crowned as Queen of the enemy kingdom Syhl Shallow Lia Mara struggles to rule with a gentler hand than her mother. But as Grey moves closer to claiming the crown of Emberfall both Harper and Lia Mara are forced to question where they stand - and how far they can follow the dictates of their hearts. Brigid Kemmerers heart-pounding saga comes to a thrilling climax as two kingdoms come closer and closer to conflict - and an old enemy resurfaces who could destroy them all.
A collection of three adorable puppy stories to treasure from best-selling author Holly Webb: The Abandoned Puppy The Puppy Who Was Left Behind and The Scruffy Puppy .
Each page in this book depicts a Letterland character surrounded by objects that begin with its sound so theres always plenty of opportunity for young learners to practice their growing phonics skills.