The moving, powerful and urgent English-language debut from one of the brightest young stars in world literatureSuppose you and Pa were gone, and we were lost. What would happen then?A family in New York packs the car and sets out on a road trip. This will be the last journey they ever take together.In Central America and Mexico, thousands of children are on a journey of their own, travelling north to the US border. Not all of them will make it there.
A rollicking romp through the alphabet with a different letter and animal on each beautifully illustrated page. With zoo animals from angry alpacas and furious foxes to wild wombats and zebras from Zambia, this is the perfect way to help children learn alphabetical order and remember letter shapes and sounds.
MAGICK WHICH DOES NOT DEPEND ON VISUALIZATION OR POSITIVE THINKING Magick rites from long out-of-print books by Marcus Bottomley and Frank Gupta, copyright Finbarr, made available in one volume! In response to demand from serious collectors of magical lore we are publishing this work of authentic magick rites. For the serious collector, this is a goldmine of rare and closely guarded folk magick; only Finbarr holds the copyright. Despite the potency attached to these rites some are remarkably easy to do. Strange powers are attributed to these magick rites. These rites have been passed by word of mouth, generation to generation under oaths of secrecy, through the long passages of time. Only Finbarr possesses their printed copyright. These...
A collection of six timeless, classic stories: The Story of Heidi, Little Women, The Railway Children, Black Beauty, The Secret Garden and The Wizard of Oz.
Серия: Quick Start. Перевод с английского. г. Москва. НТ Пресс. 2005 г. Переплёт: Мягкий. Формат: Увеличенный.Тираж 4 000 экз. Издание предназначено для начинающих пользователей, имеющих небольшой опыт работы с векторной графикой.
An easy-to-use introduction to grammar and punctuation for young children, featuring sections on nouns, adjectives, punctuation, writing skills and more. With simple explanations, colourful illustrations and lots of examples throughout, plus quizzes, writing tips and links to specially selected websites with puzzles and videos.
Autographed Edition, First Edition Mari Turner’s life is perfect. That is, at least, to her thousands of followers who have helped her become an internet starlet. But when she breaks down and posts a video confessing she’s been living a lie—that she isn’t the happy, in love, inspirational online personality she’s been trying so hard to portray—it goes viral and she receives a major backlash. To get away from it all, she makes an impulsive decision: to hike the entire John Muir Trail. Mari and her late cousin Bri were supposed to do it together, to celebrate their shared eighteenth birthday. But that was before Mari got so wrapped up in her online world that she shut anyone out who questioned its worth—like Bri....
Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world has won legions of fans since the Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published in hardback in 2015, becoming a bestseller around the world. This irresistible smaller-format paperback edition of J.K. Rowling's novel brings the magic of Jim Kay's illustration to new readers, with full-colour pictures, French flaps and a handsome poster pull-out at the back of the book. This edition has been beautifully redesigned with selected illustration highlights - the fully illustrated edition is still available in hardback. When a letter arrives for Harry Potter on his eleventh birthday, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently...
ISBN: 9781526602381
Издательство:
Bloomsbury
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2018
The Lost Whale is the enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear: the bestselling debut hardback of 2021 and The Times Children’s Book of the Week, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award and shortlisted for the British Book Awards 2022 and the Indie Book Awards 2022‘Unforgettable highly accomplished animal adventure about the connection between a boy and a whale, with strong ecological themes’ The Bookseller, Editor’s ChoiceWhat if you could communicate with a whale?Rio has been sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California, while his mum is in hospital back home. Alone and adrift, the only thing that makes him smile is joining his new friend Marina on her dad`s...
Neil Gaiman wrote Blueberry Girl for a friend who was about to become the mother of a little girl. He has turned the deeply personal wish for a daughter into a book that celebrates the glory of growing up. Illustrated throughout with gorgeous art by Charles Vess, whose work can also be seen in Susanna Clarke`s The Ladies of Grace Adieu.
ISBN: 978-0-7475-9598-4
Издательство:
Bloomsbury
Дата выхода: август 2011
A father and child discover the joys of his crazy hair in this brilliant picture book. Bonnie tries to tame her father`s hair, but to no avail, as birds and beasts of every type jostle for space amongst the curls and tresses of this hirsute book. A warm and funny conversational text combine beautifully with Dave McKean`s edgy and dramatic illustrations to make this another, perfect picture book by Gaiman and McKean.
ISBN: 978-0-7475-9599-1
Издательство:
Bloomsbury
Дата выхода: август 2011
When a lonely traveler finds a wooden gate in a wall that has never been seen before, a mysterious adventure begins.You must follow the Instructions through magical realms and lands unknown . But will you ever find your way back?Written by the bestselling Neil Caiman and illustrated by the award-winning Charles Vess.
ISBN: 9781408808658
Издательство:
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Дата выхода: январь 2020
All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers book! The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears.Julia Donaldson`s whimsical rhymes and Nick Sharratt`s hilarious illustrations make One Mole Digging a Hole a delight to read out loud. With plenty to giggle at on every page, counting - or gardening - has never been so much fun!
ISBN: 9780230706477
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: январь 2020
Celebrate thirty years of the Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!Percy the park keeper is planning a treasure hunt. All his animal friends are to follow a trail of clues around the park and the first one to reach the end will find the treasure! The animals are so excited they can`t wait for the hunt to begin!Includes a surprise fold-out page!More than 9 million Percy the Park Keeper books sold, worldwide!
ISBN: 9780007155170
Издательство:
HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: январь 2020
Hamilton the Pig loves hats. He has big hats, small hats, floppy hats and feathery hats. He has so many hats that his mum is worried he is a very vain little pig. Little does she know that Hamilton`s favourite hats are about to teach him some very important lessons.What will Hamilton do when he meets a cheeky giraffe, a hungry crocodile and some mischievous monkeys who each want to keep one of his hats for themselves?Hamilton`s Hats is Martine Oborne`s delightfully funny story with a warm message about sharing, perfectly complemented by wonderfully witty illustrations from Axel Scheffler, the award-winning illustrator of The Gruffalo.
With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village, but when the evil emperor hears of her gift he commands Shen to paint gold for him instead. She is determined to keep her promise to paint only for the poor, but how can she match the emperor`s mighty power?In The Magic Paintbrush, Julia Donaldson`s brilliant verse combines with beautiful illustrations from Joel Stewart, creator of The Adventures Abney and Teal, to bring vibrant life to a traditional tale of how a little girl`s integrity can withstand the corruption of power and greed.This edition features a stunning redesigned cover, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson fans - big and...
Пособие состоит из двух частей: первая часть — новелла “Lost Love”, написанная на английском языке; вторая часть — упражнения, которые способствуют глубокому усвоению материала. Автор уделяет много внимания стратегии чтения, дает рекомендации, как работать с названием книги, как и где искать ключевые слова и предложения и т.д. Автор также объясняет, как писать различные виды сочинений. В конце английского...
ISBN: 978-5-9765-4463-5
Издательство:
Флинта
Дата выхода: март 2021
Join Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm and all your favourite loveable haracters as they - and you - enjoy the best Christmas ever! A classic title from the bestselling and beloved Richard Scarry - the perfect Christmas gift for all ages.Busytown is getting ready for Christmas. Join Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm as they celebrate. Including festive stories, games and Christmas songs, this book is a true celebration of the Christmas spirit - and will give every reader a warm festive glow!Written and illustrated by the beloved and unique Richard Scarry, whose classic characters are loved and recognised the world over, this beautiful book is the perfect gift for children of any age and those who want to revel in the magic of their childhood!
Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat…Say goodbye to MOG in this incredibly moving and stunningly illustrated story from Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and the MOG series.Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Mog the Forgetful Cat with special anniversary editions of her much-loved adventures.Mog was tired. She was dead tired… Mog thought, ‘I want to sleep for ever.’ And so she did. But a little bit of her stayed awake to see what would happen next.Join the Thomas family as they say goodbye to their dear pet Mog, and get a new kitten. It could all be a disaster, but Mog is still there to help…A touching tribute to a character beloved for fifty years, Goodbye Mog is the perfect story for a gentle...
ISBN: 9780007149698
Издательство:
HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2022
The Two Towers is the second part of J.R.R. Tolkien`s epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings.Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs.Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.The text of this edition has...
Filled with beautiful illustrations, this favourite fairy tale is the perfect classic picture book to share with young children. Teased by his siblings for his different looks, the brave cygnet journeys into the world, looking for friendship and kindness.Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen`s original story, this is the story of how one little duckling overcomes obstacles and challenges, and with patience and determination, finally finds the companionship for which he has been searching.The charming illustrations by Giuseppe di Lernia in this picture book are sure to capture the imaginations of little ones, and the large format of this book is ideal for sharing with children aged 3 to 5 and reading together at bedtime.
Based on the traditional fairy tale, this picture book remains a firm favourite for parents looking for children`s classics to read with their little one. When Jack sells his cow for a handful of magic beans, he doesn`t expect a huge beanstalk to grow outside his window! Join Jack as he goes on an exciting and magical adventure up to the top of the towering beanstalk and discovers a peckish giant, a golden goose, and a magical harp.The charming illustrations by Giuseppe Di Lernia in this picture book are sure to capture the imaginations of little ones, and the large format of this book is ideal for sharing with children aged 3 to 5 and reading together at bedtime.
A hugely entertaining animal ABC guessing game with peep-through pages and amazing fold-out flaps, by the bestselling Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Sharon King-Chai.With eye-catching artwork and an exotic array of animals to marvel over, this is a gorgeous book to treasure and read over and over again - can you guess who has more legs than a butterfly? And who is wrinklier than a hedgehog?Each page draws you further into a beautifully vibrant world of huge elephants, slithery snakes and growling tigers, inviting you to compare one animal to another and learn comparison words and adjectives from the natural world.Sharon King-Chai`s brightly colourful art and the cleverly designed shaped pages make...
ISBN: 9781509801640
Издательство:
Macmillan
Дата выхода: март 2023
A selection of five well-loved fairytales: Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and The Princess and the Pea. Each tale is enchantingly retold with beautiful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez. A wondeful gift book to treasure.Retold by Susanna Davidson.