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But What If? A book about feeling worried: A Book About Feeling Worried (Our Emotions and Behaviour)

by Sue Graves

Daisy is moving to a new house and a new school. She is worried. What if she doesn't like her new neighbours or teacher? What if her cat runs away? Can Grandpa help her feel less worried?This series introduces young children to different aspects of our emotions and behaviour. A fictional story is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk about, while a wordless storyboard encourages children to tell another story.

But Why Can't I? - A book about rules: A Book About Rules (Our Emotions and Behaviour)

by Sue Graves

George thinks rules are silly. When Jenny comes to babysit, George refuses to keep to the rules. But that make playing dangerous and not fun at all! Can George learn why rules are important?This series introduces young children to different aspects of our emotions and behaviour. A fictional story is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk about, while a wordless storyboard encourages children to tell another story.

Butter

by Erin Lange

You think I eat a lot now? That's nothing. Tune in December 31st, when I will stream a live webcast of my last meal. Death row inmates get one. Why shouldn't I? I can't take another year in this fat suit, but I can end this year with a bang. If you can stomach it, you're invited to watch . . . as I eat myself to death. -Butter So starts Butter, the story of a lonely 423-pound boy everyone calls 'Butter'. Worse than being ridiculed for his size at high school, he is simply ignored. Desperate, he pledges to eat himself to death live on the Internet - and everyone will watch. When he makes this announcement online, he expects pity, insults, or possibly sheer indifference. Instead, his classmates become morbid cheerleaders for his deadly plan.Yet as their dark encouragement grows, it begins to feel a lot like popularity. And that feels good. But what happens when Butter reaches his suicide deadline? Readers will be surprised to find themselves identifying with both the bullied . . . and the bullies.

Butter

by Erin Jade Lange

A riveting debut that combines the relentless immediacy of Thirteen Reasons Why with the can't-look-away drama of TV shows like Biggest Loser.A lonely obese boy everyone calls "Butter" is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death-live on the Internet-and everyone is invited to watch. When he first makes the announcement online to his classmates, Butter expects pity, insults, and possibly sheer indifference. What he gets are morbid cheerleaders rallying around his deadly plan. Yet as their dark encouragement grows, it begins to feel a lot like popularity. And that feels good. But what happens when Butter reaches his suicide deadline? Can he live with the fallout if he doesn't go through with his plans? With a deft hand, Erin Jade Lange allows readers to identify with both the bullies and the bullied in this all-consuming look at one teen's battle with himself.Acclaim for ButterAn ABC New Voices PickAbraham Lincoln MasterlistNevada Young Readers Award nomineeIowa High School Book Award nomineeSakura Medal winnerWaterstones Children's Book Prize nominee South Carolina Young Adult Book Award nomineeBlue Hen Book Award nomineeTAYSHAS ListTeens' Top Ten Pick

Buttercup Farm Family (The Family Series)

by Enid Blyton

Holiday dreams come true for one lucky family in Enid Blyton's classic Family Series.When Dad buys two caravans, Mike, Belinda and Ann are delighted. Henceforth they are known as the Caravan Family. Not only do they live in their beautiful new homes, but they also travel the world and go on the most amazing holidays. In this story, they travel to Buttercup Farm.First published in 1951, this edition contains the original text and artwork.

Butterfingers

by J M Trewellard Ian Beck

Princess Bella has been snatched from her secret garden by a terrifying monster, leaving behind nothing but a glittering golden ball! Not even the bravest knights in the kingdom can save her from the huge, dark, fire-breathing creature with enormous wings, a great swishing tail and deadly claws. But clumsy Ned the stable boy is determined to succeed where the gallant knights have failed. Can he defeat the dragon and get the girl? Or will he let the chance to become a hero slip through his butterfingers? Join our unlikely hero and his animal friends on their daring quest across the plain, through the woods and into the mountains to find out . . .

Butterflies: Level 4 (PDF)

by Laura Marsh National Geographic Kids Staff

National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader. Did you know that the monarch butterfly – one of the most seemingly delicate of all of nature’s animals – is actually one of the toughest? Children can discover the fascinating story of these beautiful butterflies through stunning photographs and accessible text in this National Geographic Kids Level 4 Reader. Level 4: Independent Reader books are perfect for kids who are reading on their own with ease and are ready for more challenging vocabulary with varied sentence structures. They are ideal for readers of White and Lime book bands for guided reading.

The Butterfly Babies' Book

by Elizabeth Gordon

To Mrs. Nettle, rough but kind,Red Admirals leave their babes to mind,And spend the golden summer hoursAmong the lovely garden flowers.Beautiful full-color illustrations and amusing verses recapture the magic and wonder of butterflies in this antique book from 1914. All of the baby butterfly characters are based on real species, and the text cites their common and scientific names and identifies the flowers and trees where they find food and shelter.

Butterfly Beach

by Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

A brand-new story starring the unlikely best friends of The Butterfly Club, published specially for World Book Day 2017, from much-loved and bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson.Selma can't wait to go on holiday with her best friend forever, Tina. But a holiday with Tina means a holiday with her triplet sisters, too - and it's not long before Selma feels like the odd one out. Can their shared love of butterflies bring Selma and Tina together again?

The Butterfly Club

by Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Tina is a triplet, but she's always been the odd one out. Her sisters Phil and Maddie are bigger and stronger and better at just about everything. Luckily, they look after teeny-tiny Tina wherever they go - but when the girls start in scary, super-strict Miss Lovejoy's class, they're split up, and Tina has to fend for herself for the first time.Tina is horrified when she's paired up with angry bully Selma, who nobody wants to be friends with. But when Miss Lovejoy asks them to help her create a butterfly garden in the school playground, Tina discovers she doesn't always need her sisters - and that there's a lot more to Selma than first meets the eye.A beautiful, heartwarming story about friendship, confidence and becoming your own person, from the mega-bestselling author of Tracy Beaker, Hetty Feather and Sleepovers.

The Butterfly Clues

by Kate Ellison

Penelope (Lo) Marin has always loved to collect beautiful things. Her dad's consulting job means she's grown up moving from one rundown city to the next, and she's learned to cope by collecting (sometimes even stealing) quirky trinkets and souvenirs in each new place - possessions that allow her to feel at least some semblance of home.But in the year since her brother Oren's death, Lo's hoarding has blossomed into a full-blown, potentially dangerous obsession. She discovers a beautiful, antique butterfly pendant during a routine scour at a weekend flea market, and recognises it as having been stolen from the home of a recently murdered girl known only as "Sapphire" - a girl just a few years older than Lo. As usual when Lo begins to obsess over something, she can't get the murder out of her mind.As she attempts to piece together the mysterious "butterfly clues," with the unlikely help of a street artist named Flynt, Lo quickly finds herself caught up in a seedy, violent underworld much closer to home than she ever imagined - a world, she'll ultimately discover, that could hold the key to her brother's tragic death.

The Butterfly Dance

by Suzanne Barton

Caterpillars Dotty and Stripe do everything together. They play, they eat leaves and do all sorts of caterpiller-y things, and then one day, after spinning themselves into snuggly cocoons, they wake up as beautiful butterflies! But soon they realise that, for the first time ever, they look different. Should Dotty only play with butterflies that look like her? And Stripe only play with butterflies that look like him? A stunningly illustrated story about friendship and and being happy with who you are, from the author/illustrator of Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted The Dawn Chorus.

Butterfly Grave

by Anne Cassidy

Joshua's uncle has survived a near fatal accident and Rose and Joshua drive to Newcastle to visit him, along with their friend Skeggsie.Joshua is convinced they are being followed. Can it be true, or is it just his paranoia? Rose and Joshua do not know who to trust – even Joshua's uncle has a dark past, touched by murder. And then the precious murder notebooks are stolen and it is Skeggsie who pays the price for Rose and Joshua's so-called meddling. Somebody out there really does not want Rose and Joshua to find their parents. But who? And why?A taut and pacy thriller, perfect for teens.

The Butterfly Lion (Collector's Edition Ser.)

by Michael Morpurgo

Celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the stunning, classic story of an unforgettable friendship with a glorious colour gift edition, fully illustrated by Christian Birmingham.

The Butterfly Lion (Collector’s Edition Ser.)

by Michael Morpurgo

ILLUSTRATED BY CHRISTIAN BIRMINGHAM.A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion.

The Butterfly Lion

by Michael Morpurgo Christian Birmingham

ILLUSTRATED BY CHRISTIAN BIRMINGHAM. A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. "All my life I'll think you you, I promise I will. I won't ever forget you. " Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.

The Butterfly Lion (PDF)

by Christian Birmingham Michael Morpurgo

A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. All my life I'll think you you, I promise I will. I won't ever forget you. Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.

The Butterfly Lion (PDF)

by Michael Morpurgo

A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. “All my life I’ll think you you, I promise I will. I won’t ever forget you.” Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.

Butterfly Wishes 1: The Wishing Wings, Tiger Streak's Tale, Blue Rain's Adventure (Butterfly Wishes Ser.)

by Jennifer Castle

Sisters Addie and Clara have just moved to a new house in the country, where they discover that their backyard is a gateway to the enchanted realm of magical butterflies called Wishing Wings. These special butterflies have the power to make wishes come true! When a group of just-emerged butterflies -- New Blooms -- are in danger of losing their magic, Addie and Clara must team up with a pair of butterfly princesses to save them, making new friends and helping others along the way.

Butterfly Wishes 2: Tiger Streak's Tale (Butterfly Wishes Ser.)

by Jennifer Castle

Sisters Addie and Clara have just moved to a new house where they discover that their backyard is a gateway to an enchanted realm of magical butterflies. These special butterflies--called Wishing Wings--have the power to make wishes come true!A new butterfly named Tiger Streak has just emerged, but something isn't right. She's under a curse that has her confused--she thinks she's a bee because of her beautifully striped wings! Now, only Addie and Clara can help her break the spell. But they have to do it before the day is over or she'll lose her magic forever.Perfect for fans of Princess Ponies, this magical chapter book series is a wish come true!

Butterfly Wishes 3: The Wishing Wings, Tiger Streak's Tale, Blue Rain's Adventure (Butterfly Wishes Ser.)

by Jennifer Castle

Sisters Addie and Clara have just moved to a new house in the country, where they discover that their backyard is a gateway to the enchanted realm of magical butterflies called Wishing Wings. These special butterflies have the power to make wishes come true! Addie and Clara are finally settling into their new neighborhood when they meet a boy named Oliver, who seems to be having trouble making friends. Then, their butterfly friends Sky Dance and Shimmer Leaf tell them that a new butterfly named Blue Rain has just emerged and is acting grumpy and mean to everyone! Surely it's a dark enchantment at work . . . but just who is responsible? It's up to Addie and Clara to help Oliver and Blue Rain -- or help them help each other!Perfect for fans of Princess Ponies and Rainbow Magic, this magical chapter book series is a wish come true!

Butterfly Wishes 4: Spring Shine Sparkles (Butterfly Wishes Ser.)

by Jennifer Castle

Sisters Addie and Clara have just moved to a new house in the country, where they discover that their backyard is a gateway to the enchanted realm of magical butterflies called Wishing Wings. These special butterflies have the power to make wishes come true! Addie is so excited to get a special visitor for the weekend, but things don't go quite as she's planned. Meanwhile, a new butterfly, Spring Shine, has come out of her chrysalis and somehow believes she's missing her magic-even though there's nothing wrong with her at all! It must be the magical curse at work, once again. When Spring Shine disappears, Addie must find her, and figure out a way to raise her spirits. Will she be able to help her friend, and discover who's responsible for this mess, before another butterfly gets hurt?Perfect for readers of Rainbow Magic and Princess Ponies, this magical chapter book series is a dream come true!

Buttons the Naughty Pony: Book 14 (Tilly's Pony Tails #14)

by Pippa Funnell

Meet Tilly Redbrow, who doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too! Naughty pony Buttons is coming to Silver Shoe Farm because his owner, Tim, just doesn't know what to do with him. They need Tilly's help - and fast! From Pony Club to riding for the British team, and for every girl who has ever longed for a pony of her own, these delightful, warm and engaging stories are packed with Pippa Funnell's expert advice on everything you ever wanted to know about horses.

Buzz, Hop, Zip! (PDF): Phase 2

by Samantha Montgomerie Collins Big Cat

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Explore all the different ways we can communicate with each other in this photographic non-fiction book. The focus sounds for this book are: /w/ /x/ /z/ /qu/ /th/ /ng/, zz Pages 14 and 15 contain an "I Spy" feature with a specific phoneme focus, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Bwganod Brain (Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 5 Rhagor o Storiau Pecyn B)

by Roderick Hunt Alex Brychta Anwen Evans

Rhan o Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 5 Rhagor o Storiau Pecyn B. [Part of Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 5 Rhagor o Storiau Pecyn B.]

Bwli a Bradwr (Cyfres Cled)

by Brenda Jones

Stori am y tensiynau a fodolai ymhlith plant Bethesda, Sir Gaernarfon, adeg Streic Fawr Chwarel y Penrhyn, i blant 9-13 oed. Ceir dyfyniadau o lyfrau log ysgolion yr ardal, 1900-03. [A story about school children living in Bethesda, Caernarfonshire at the time of the Great Strike at the Penrhyn Quarry, for 9-13 year old children. Quotations from local school log books, 1900-03.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

Bwystfilod a Bwganod (Cyfres yr Onnen)

by Manon Ros

Mae Hilda, Tom a Hywel yn dod at ei gilydd er mwyn helpu Teilo Siencyn, Prif Weinidog Cymru, i ddal bwystfilod fel y Leiac sy'n achosi anhrefn llwyr yn y wlad. Diolch byth fod gan Hywel hen lyfr o'r enw 'Bwystfilod a Bwganod'! Nofel arall gyffrous yng Nghyfres yr Onnen, ar gyfer plant 9 i 13 oed. [Hilda, Tom and Hywel all gather together to help Teilo Siencyn, the Prime Minister for Wales, to catch the monsters which cause chaos in the country. Thank goodness that Hywel has an old book specifically about monsters and ghosts.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

By Royal Command

by Mary Hooper

In this sequel to At the House of the Magician, Lucy has become a firm fixture in the household of the mysterious Dr. Dee. What the doctor doesn't know is that Lucy is not just a maid-she is also a spy for the Queen. Then Lucy hears unexplained cries in the Dee house, and finds a young girl imprisoned there. What is Dr. Dee doing? Lucy means to find out.A thrilling historical story, full of plots and intrigue.

By Royal Order or Death (Toxic Ser.)

by Jonny Zucker

Miles is a member of the Royal Protection Hub. His job is to protect the Royal family. When Princess Helena and Miles are both kidnapped and locked in a high-tech vault, Miles uncovers a cunning and dangerous plot. But it seems the kidnappers are not after money. At least not yet. Miles must use all his skills to outwit the kidnappers and save the princess's life. Action! Adventure! Danger! This standalone book from Jonny Zucker's Toxic series is a fast-moving chapter book, filled with high-quality black and white illustrations to grab readers' attention. The Toxic series reads are ideal for reluctant and struggling readers who are enthused by short, fast-paced adventure stories. The cliff-hanger at the end of nearly every chapter certainly helps!

By the Light of the Moon

by Tom Percival

Ivan's old house had always been so warm and friendly. This new one was NOT. Ivan finds his new house strange and can't sleep. He lies awake and then sees a shimmering light come down. The light turns into a creature called a Moji, and it takes him on a magical nighttime adventure, up high into space, bounding through magical forests and down deep into the oceans. Ivan has never had so much fun! And the magical Moji shows him that soon the new house will feel like home. A gently emotional story to reassure fears about moving house, with stunning artwork and a wonderful magical element. The author/illustrator of Herman's Letter has shown his breadth of talent with this new direction.

By the River (Nature Walks #1)

by Clare Collinson

Take a nature walk by the river and become a nature detective to discover the different animals and plants that live there.

By the Sea (Nature Walks #2)

by Clare Collinson

Take a nature walk by the sea and become a nature detective to discover the different animals and plants that live there.

By the Seaside: By The Seaside Library Ebook (Popcorn: Where I Live)

by Honor Head

A colourful introduction for young readers to the seaside. The young boy, Alex, tells us all about his home town at the seaside and the things in his local area such as his school, what he does after school, going to the seafront and the beach, what he does at the weekend, the different jobs people do there, different sorts of shops that are at in seaside towns and how people get about.Includes a picture quiz and free downloadable worksheets.This book encourages children to think about the similarities and differences between the place where they live and where other people live.

By The Time You Read This I'll Be Dead

by Julie Anne Peters

A significant book about one girl's struggle with suicide.Daelyn is fifteen years old, and in her mind she is a failure. She tried slitting her wrists, and she was rescued. She tried swallowing chemicals, and after burning through her esophagus enough to lose the ability to speak, she was rescued. But this time will be different.As readers see Daelyn's touching friendship with a quirky seventeen year-old boy develop and her newfound willingness to share all of the pain she has held inside of her, they may just see a glimmer of hope. Will Daelyn see it though?Raw and heartfelt, this is an inside look into the mind of a teen who has lost the will to fight and the parents that will do anything they can to help her survive. Still, there are some things that even loving parents can't protect you from--yourself.Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the material in this book, we will be providing back matter from key experts. We hope that this book will help to open a dialogue about this increasingly prevalent issue.

Bye Bye Baby: A Sad Story with a Happy Ending (Historias Para Dormir Ser.)

by Allan Ahlberg

The story of a baby who is sad and sets off one day in search of a mummy. He meets a cat, a teddy, a clockwork hen and an uncle who all refuse to be his mummy but offer to help him in his search. They find a lady who has no baby and she agrees to bethe baby's mummy. They all have tea together and uncle reads a story about a baby who had no daddy and this leads to another search until finally a daddy is found too!

Bympyti-bymp (Llyfrau Lloerig)

by Ruth Morgan Chris Glynn Rhian Jones

Addasiad Cymraeg o Bump in the Night, stori ddifyr am antur anhygoel merch ifanc a'i hewythr ecsentrig wedi iddynt baentio dau gar clatshio o'r ffair; i ddarllenwyr 7-9 oed sy'n dechrau darllen ar eu pennau eu hunain. Argraffwyd gyntaf yn 2001. [A Welsh adaptation of Bump in the Night, an entertaining story about the incredible adventure of a young girl and her eccentric uncle after they renovate two old fairground bumper cars; for 7-9 year old readers who are beginning to read on their own. First published in 2001.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

Byw Gyda Fampirod (Cyfres yr Hebog)

by Jeremy Strong Eiry Miles Scoular Anderson

Mae rhieni Bleddyn yn rhyfedd iawn. Mae nhw'n gallu newid pobl yn sombis, ond gwaeth na hynny, mae'n nhw'n bwriadu mynd i ddisgo'r ysgol gyda Bleddyn! Addas ar gyfer darllenwyr anfoddog 8-12 oed. Addasiad Cymraeg o Living With Vampires. [Bleddyn's parents are really odd. They can turn people into zombies. Blood is their favourite drink. Even worse, they are coming with him to the school disco! A Welsh adaptation of Living With Vampires (Barrington Stoke). Suitable for reluctant readers age 8-12.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

BZRK (BZRK #1)

by Michael Grant

The most breathtaking and exhilarating ride you can’t imagine. It’s The Matrix meets Inner Space in a futuristic battle for survival and the first in an incredible new action thriller series from Michael Grant, author of GONE.

Bzrk Apocalypse (BZRK #3)

by Michael Grant

The explosive conclusion to the BZRK trilogy, from the author of GONE.

BZRK: ORIGINS (BZRK)

by Michael Grant

‘I am not a brave man’ Back. Way back. Back before BZRK, before the fight for freedom and the fear of madness. Back when Plath was just Sadie McLure. Sadie, who loved her dad. Sadie’s father started a war. In his own words, he tells us why.

BZRK: RELOADED (BZRK #2)

by Michael Grant

It’s The Matrix meets Inner Space in a futuristic battle for survival. The breathtaking ride continues in BZRK: Reloaded. The second instalment of the incredible new action thriller series from Michael Grant, author of GONE.

C.R.A.P.: Collection of Rotten Adult Principles (Red Fox Humour Ser.)

by John Farman

SEX, DRUGS, EDUCATION, POLITICS, SPORT, MARRIAGE, MEDICINE . . .C.R.A.P. dishes the dirt on the way your elders and 'betters' fumble with the big issues affecting YOU. Think about it - it's YOUR LIFE and adults (richer, more powerful, and in total control) get all the airtime. It's time for teens to turn . . .John Farman's revolutionary C.R.A.P. exposes the social hypocrisy, political fact-twisting, conspiratorial networks, 'holier than thou' clap-trap and concealed cock-ups of our do-as-I-say-and-not-as-I-do elders.

C.S. Lewis (New Casebooks)

by Michelle Ann Abate Lance Weldy

Beginning with the publication of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1950 and concluding with the appearance of The Last Battle in 1956, C. S. Lewis's seven-book series chronicling the adventures of a group of young people in the fictional land of Narnia has become a worldwide classic of children's literature.This stimulating collection of original essays by critics in a wide range of disciplines explores the past place, present status, and future importance of The Chronicles of Narnia. With essays ranging in focus from textual analysis to film and new media adaptations, to implications of war/trauma and race and gender, this cutting-edge New Casebook encourages readers to think about this much-loved series in fresh and exciting ways.

C.S. Lewis: The Chronicles Of Narnia (New Casebooks)

by Lance Weldy Michelle Abate

Beginning with the publication of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1950 and concluding with the appearance of The Last Battle in 1956, C. S. Lewis's seven-book series chronicling the adventures of a group of young people in the fictional land of Narnia has become a worldwide classic of children's literature.This stimulating collection of original essays by critics in a wide range of disciplines explores the past place, present status, and future importance of The Chronicles of Narnia. With essays ranging in focus from textual analysis to film and new media adaptations, to implications of war/trauma and race and gender, this cutting-edge New Casebook encourages readers to think about this much-loved series in fresh and exciting ways.

Cabin Fever: Book 6: Cabin Fever (english-mandarin Bilingual Edition Parts 1 And 2) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #6)

by Jeff Kinney

It's book six of Jeff Kinney's award winning, bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, and life isn't getting any easier for Greg Heffley! Over the past few days we've been running low on food, and if the snow doesn't melt quick I don't know WHAT we're gonna do.Greg is in big trouble. School property is damaged, and he is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he's innocent! Or at least, sort of. The authorities are closing in, but then a surprise blizzard hits and the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he is going to have to face the music but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family? Readers of 7+ all over the world love reading about Greg and his crazy, super funny adventures! Avid and reluctant readers alike can't wait to dive into Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Praise for Jeff Kinney:'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - The Sun'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet'- Independent'The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Big Issue'Hilarious' - Telegraph

Cabinet of Curiosities: Collecting and Understanding the Wonders of the Natural World

by Gordon Grice

Exactly the book for every young explorer who loves finding stuff in nature and bringing it home. Cabinet of Curiosities is a lavishly illustrated introduction to the wonders of natural history and the joys of being an amateur scientist and collector. Nature writer Gordon Grice, who started his first cabinet of curiosities at age six when he found a skunk&’s skull, explains how scientists classify all living things through the Linnaeus system; how to tell real gold from fool&’s gold; how to preserve butterflies, crab shells, feathers, a robin&’s egg, spider specimens, and honeycombs; how to identify seashells; the difference between antlers and horns; how to read animal tracks. And then, what to do with your specimens, including how to build a cabinet of curiosities out of common household objects, like a desk organizer or a box for fishing tackle.

Cactus Joe's Cowboy Caper (Race Ahead With Reading #15)

by Sam Hay

Race Ahead with Reading are fantastic colour chapter books.When giant tumbleweeds blow into town, Cactus Joe and his friend Little Bo have lots of fun playing dodgeball. But then Little Bo gets trapped in a tumbleweed and it takes off! Cactus Joe knows he needs help to rescue Little Bo - so he asks his Uncle for some magic cactus juice - the problem is you never know quite what it's going to do!Race Ahead with Reading is the perfect series to introduce children to longer books, help them gain a sense of achievement at completing each bite-size chapter and really take the driving seat with their reading! A brilliant way to boost confidence of 6-8 year old readers.

Caddy Ever After: Book 4 (Casson Family)

by Hilary Mckay

From the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2018. Meet Saffy, Indigo, Rose and Caddy Casson. This colourful and hilarious series will make you wish you were part of the family!It's Valentine's Day and everything's changing. Indigo's in love and wants to do something special to win over Sarah, Saffy has a strange new boyfriend who teaches her all about the stars and Caddy has fallen in love and is getting married . . . but not to Michael. With a wedding to plan, promises to uphold and hearts to protect, everything's a little crazier than usual in the Casson household. 'Warm witty and wise' Sunday TelegraphThe first book in the series, Saffy's Angel, won the Whitbread Children's Book Award, and book 3, Permanent Rose, was shortlisted for the same award, celebrating McKay's talent for conveying the anarchic bedlam of family life.

Caddy Ever After (Casson Family #4)

by Hilary McKay

Caddy Ever After is the fourth book in Hilary McKay's laugh-out-loud, award-winning Casson Family series.It's Valentine's Day and everything's changing.Indigo's in love and wants to do something special to win over Sarah, Saffy has a strange new boyfriend who teaches her all about the stars and Caddy has fallen in love and is getting married . . . but not to Michael.With a wedding to plan, promises to uphold and hearts to protect, everything's a little crazier than usual in the Casson household.Follow the family's adventures in the rest of the beloved series: Saffy's Angel, Indigo's Star, Permanent Rose, Forever Rose and Caddy's World.

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