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The second book in the hilarious and highly illustrated diary of Medusa Gorgon. She's got snakes for hair and now the added problem a very stoney stare. A book inspired by Greek mythology and great for fans of Hercules: the Diary of a (sort of) Hero and Lottie Brooks series.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this funny, winning, and unexpected adventure from the New York Times bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of the Penderwicks series, a girl finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upon a big secret about little creatures.
Ever since their beloved maman died, free-spirit Elfie and her teen sister, Magda, have been stuck living with their extremely grumpy aunt in boring suburbia. That is until their older sister, Louette, arrives to rescue them in her London bus-come-travelling-bookshop, and whisks them away to freedom, and adventures travelling around France! Elfie is delighted to be reunited with all her sisters – especially when Louette reveals that their mother left them all special gifts. Elfie’s is a notebook, which she fills with stories – just like her mum used to do. Only it turns out, the notebook isn’t a notebook. It’s a grimoire – a witch’s spellbook! And when Elfie writes her stories in it, magic come to life. Now Elfie must work out how to use her magic for good – and help solve a mystery which has torn a small village in Northern France apart.
A funny, interactive story for toddlers, with flaps, a wheel and an adorable fold-out heart ending. Starring Matty and Mo – puppy siblings and best friends too!
Matilda’s parents have called her some terrible things. The truth is, she’s a genius and they’re the stupid ones. Find out how she gets the better of them and her spiteful headmistress, as well as discovering that she has a very special power.
Stanley is a boy who loves to say ‘NO!’ And once he starts, he just can’t stop. He doesn’t want to sit sensibly on the bus. He doesn’t want to hold his mum’s hand. And ‘NO!’, he doesn’t want to wait in line! But one day on a trip to a museum, Stanley discovers that saying no can have monstrous consequences. Can Stanley find his way out of a sticky situation, or will he bite off more than he can chew?
Ever since Dory met Rosabelle, a real true friend whose imagination and high spirits match her own, school has been pretty good. But now the class is learning to read, and it’s proving to be a challenge for Dory. While Rosabelle can read chapter books in her head, Dory is stuck with baby books about a happy little farm. Dory wishes for a potion to turn her into a reader but things don’t go as planned. Suddenly, a naughty little girl who looks an awful lot like Dory’s imaginary nemesis, Mrs. Gobble Gracker, shows up. And a black sheep leaves the pages of the farm book to follow Dory to school.
A funny, magical and hugely original new series from internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern.
Meet Dory – an irresistible scamp with a huge imagination. Dory’s the youngest in her family, which STINKS because it means everyone’s always too busy to play with her. Or worse! They call her too little to join in. Luckily Dory has plenty of friends to keep her company – even if everyone else says they’re just imaginary. And Dory has a lot to do: outsmarting the monsters that live in her house, escaping from prison (aka time-out) and exacting revenge on her sister’s favourite doll.
Dory’s so excited for her first day at school. Her big brother and sister warn her that if she wants to fit in she ought to leave her imaginary friend, Mary, at home – or better yet, her whole imagination! But being boring is just about as far from being Dory as you can get. And on her very first day she meets someone new, and wonderful – a little girl whose imagination and style are just about as wild as her own! Now all she has to do is convince her siblings that she’s not making it all up.
From a Caldecott Honor-winning artist comes a cozy, warm-hearted story about the meaning of home and the power of friendship to help you become your truest self.
tlas’s Grandpa is beginning to forget things. The end of stories, where he put things – and Atlas is worried that soon Grandpa will forget him, too. Mum says that will never happen, not really – but Atlas is determined to fix him. Skye is forgetting things, too. Like how it feels to have her big sister around now she’s left for uni, and the smell of her Grandma’s perfume. She’s never felt more lonely – until she meets Atlas, a new boy at school who needs her help. Together Atlas and Skye set out to piece together the missing memories of Grandpa’s past – and learn how to live with a future that feels uncertain.
Nia’s parents have to work in the holidays so they ask Gran to come and stay. Nia thinks summer won’t be fun as surely Gran won’t know how to make friendship bracelets or climb trees with her. But Nia’s gran surprises her and, together, they discover that you’re never too old or too young to have fun and learn new things.
Fed up with the same old games and traditions, Christy decides to ditch the festivities and embarks on a round-the-farm adventure. From a bumpy tractor ride to a cosy rabbit burrow, nothing seems to make her happy. Along the way, she discovers that new experiences are not always what they seem and that learning to appreciate what we already have leads to the best fun of all! Each page is filled with bright illustrations and accessible language, perfect for capturing the attention of babies and toddlers. Discover familiar Thanksgiving scenes, such as enjoying a Thanksgiving meal and spending time with loved ones. Perfect for teaching toddlers about trying new things, the spirit of the holidays, and the importance of appreciating what you have, this is sure to be a heart-warming seasonal favourite for families.
Our neighbour has a cat. We call it ‘Neighbour’s Cat’. Sometimes, he comes to our house – and he acts like he lives here! But what does he get up to when he’s out of sight upstairs? Does he play with our toys? Take a bubble bath? Or worse?!