When Winnie-the-Pooh sets out to catch a Heffalump he finds himself in a sticky situation. Luckily his loyal friend, Piglet, isn`t far away ..."But something in his little soulPrevented him from running,And Piglet`s voice rose clear and strong,"Hold on, Pooh Bear and I`M COMING! ...From the author of Giraffes Can`t Dance comes a delightful tale of Heffalumps, deep pits and large jars of honey, inspired by the classic tales of A.A.Milne.Written in rhyme with gorgeous illustrations, The Great Heffalump Hunt is packed with adventure.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Whether you`re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.
Winnie and Wilbur have many talents! In `Winnie`s Wheels` they transform an old banger to go on holiday; in `Blooming Winnie` they summon the help of the ghost of Great Aunt Winifred to control a class of unruly children; in `Winnie`s Tea Party` they find themselves entertaining their oddball relatives; and in `Giddy-Up, Winnie!` Winnie and Wilbur head for the local race meeting on a homemade hobby horse - with hilarious results.Four hilarious stories featuring Winnie and Wilbur and a zany supporting cast. Korky Paul`s exuberant black line illustrations complement the humour, slapstick, and moments of real drama in each story. `Funny, mischievous, silly, and exciting. Great stuff.` Giles Andrea, author of Sir Scallywag and the Golden...
When Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends are playing Poohsticks one day, they`re most surprised to see a calm, dignified Eeyore floating out beneath the bridge …This story first appeared in A.A.Milne`s The House at Pooh Corner, accompanied by E.H.Shepard`s original decorations.Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Pooh Invents a New Game - With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It`s A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range.Milne`s classic children`s stories - featuring Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Pooh himself - are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child`s imagination like no other story before or since.This book is all the more special due to...
ISBN: 9781405286121
Издательство:
Egmont Books Ltd
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2023
Christopher Robin outside in the wood,Sweetly the sun sets, just as it should.Peep through, Winnie-the-Pooh! What do you see inside?Winnie-the-Pooh is getting ready for bed, in this delightful rhyming story with peep-through holes to play peepo!Join Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood in a cosy bedtime story. Young Winnie-the-Pooh fans will love this bright and colourful storybook with sturdy board pages that`s ideal for reading and sharing together.Milne`s classic children`s stories - featuring Piglet, Owl, Rabbit, Eeyore and, of course, Pooh himself - are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child`s imagination like no other story before or since.Pooh ranks alongside...
ISBN: 9781405286183
Издательство:
Egmont Books Ltd
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2022
A Winnie and Wilbur festive treat!As they get ready for Christmas Winnie and Wilbur go an epic quest to make sure Santa gets a present, too. A brand new story in a fabulous new format with stylish full colour illustrations, this is the perfect purchase for Winnie and Wilbur fans at Christmas. Part of the bestselling series that celebrates the wonderful relationship shared by Winnie and her cat, Wilbur.Winnie and Wilbur young fiction is perfect for children who have grown up with the picture books and are now ready to share longer stories.Since 1987 they have been delighting children and adults all over the world and more than 7 million books have been sold.
"Once upon a time, a very long time ago now, about last Friday, Winnie-the-Pooh lived in a forest all by himself under the name of Sanders."A.A. Milne`s stories about Pooh and his friends have been loved by generations of children and their parents since Winnie-the-Pooh was first published in 1926. This magnificent slipcase features the four classic Winnie-the-Pooh titles: Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six. Each volume features the original E.H.Shepard decorations in full colour. This delightful collection is the perfect gift for Pooh fans aged 5 or 55.The nation`s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milne`s classic children`s stories -...
ISBN: 9781405284332
Издательство:
Egmont Books Ltd
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2022
The third book in the incredible Tiffany Aching series. Now in a brand-new gift edition.Saying it with frozen roses and icebergsTiffany Aching leaps into a dance - and suddenly the spirit of winter is in love with her. He`s showering her with snowflakes and offering her a crown of ice. Which is creepy, but also just a little bit . . . cool.Now she`s dancing to his tune. She can`t change the steps.But unless Tiffany can work out how to deal with the Wintersmith, there will never be another springtime . . .
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set mostly in Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre. In Wisdom\'s Daughter the beautiful and immortal Ayesha tells her story of power, wisdom, love, and deception, in her own words. Arabian by birth, Ayesha\'s natural beauty was the cause in her father\'s kingdom of many wars and conflicts between jealous princes and suitors, leading to a rumor that she was cursed.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07761-8
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2018
The new novel from Susan Fletcher, author of the bestselling `Eve Green` and `Oystercatchers`.1692. Corrag, a wild young girl from the mountains of Scotland, has been imprisoned as a witch. Terrified, in a cold, filthy cell, she awaits her fate of death by burning - until she is visited by Charles Leslie, a young Irishman, hungry to question her. For Corrag knows more than it seems: she was witness to the bloody and brutal Massacre of Glencoe.But to reveal what she knows, Corrag demands a chance to tell her true story. It is a tale of passion and courage, magic and betrayal, and the difference that a single heart can make to the great events of history.
ISBN: 9780007321605
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2022
Teenage humour and high profile author. The first book by Louise Rennison on our list and a global acquistion with HCUS. Funky teenage protagonist gets taken to live in the USA much against her wishes. What happens there is a wise-cracking, gob-smacking, screamingly funny account to rival any of Louise Rennison`s previous `Georgia` books, and more!
ISBN: 978-0-00-715682-5
Издательство:
HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. Although he was an advocate and legal administrator by profession, Scott is most famous for his great literary works and activities in the Royal Highland Society. Inspired by the legend of the Good Devil of Woodstock, this historical novel takes place near the end of English Civil War. The events revolve around the king of England, Scotland and Ireland Charles II and his escape from the country right after the battle of Worcester. The book describes the fate of many people during the period of riots all the way up to the restoration of the monarchy and triumphant return of the king.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07536-2
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: август 2018
Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. Although he was an advocate and legal administrator by profession, Scott is most famous for his great literary works and activities in the Royal Highland Society. Inspired by the legend of the Good Devil of Woodstock, this historical novel takes place near the end of English Civil War. The events revolve around the king of England, Scotland and Ireland Charles II and his escape from the country right after the battle of Worcester. The book describes the fate of many people during the period of riots all the way up to the restoration of the monarchy and triumphant return of the king.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07537-9
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: август 2018
