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Grandmas Are the Greatest

Every grandma is different … but they're ALL special!Is your grandma an actor or an acrobat? Is she an ambulance driver, an expert chef, or secret spy? Whatever your grandma does, you can be sure she loves you!A heartwarming celebration of grandmas everywhere, and the love and friendship they share with their grandchildren. With Ben Faulks' irresistibly bouncy rhymes and charming illustrations by the talented Nia Tudor, this book is the perfect gift for any grandparent or grandchild. Also available: Grandads Are the Greatest

Grandmas Are the Greatest

A delightful picture book about the special bond between grandmothers and grandchildren, perfect for gifting!Do you have a grandmother who lets you help out in her vegetable garden? Or one who takes you along when she hikes through nature? Or maybe you have a silly grandma who tells you her best jokes? Your grandmother may be an acrobat or an ambulance driver, a master chef or mountaineer, a super spy or just super snuggly. No two grandmas are exactly alike, but what makes every grandma the GREATEST is the one-of-a-kind love they give to their grandchildren.Contemporary: This book showcases a variety of grandparentsPerennial: Celebrates the universal love that grandparents and grandchildren shareAn excellent gift for Mother's Day, Grandparent's Day, birthdays, and holidays.For fans of: sweet picture books with commercial art, kid-friendly approach, and heartwarming message.Also available: Grandpas Are the Greatest

Greg the Sausage Roll: Discover the laugh out loud NO 1 Sunday Times bestselling series (Greg the Sausage Roll)

It's Easter morning and Greg is SO EGG-CITED for the fun to begin!But when the chocolate egg delivery doesn't show up at the bakery, Greg and Gloria have to HOP to it - otherwise Easter will be ruined! Time to make their way to the most magical place on Earth - EASTERLAND! Can they find the Easter Bunny and make sure the chocolate eggs are delivered in time for the big Easter egg hunt?Fans of Greg the Sausage Roll will be CRACKING UP at this EGG-CELLENT adventure!Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of sausage rolls - and creators of the record-breaking No. 1 bestseller Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa's Little Helper.

Greg the Sausage Roll: Lunchbox Superhero (World Book Day 2024)

BRRRIIINNNG!!! It’s the first day of school! Greg The Sausage Roll is chilling in the bakery when a little boy comes in with his family, looking for something special to put in his lunchbox to help calm his nerves. In the blink of an eye, Greg gets scooped up and before you can say ‘SAUSAGE-ROLL CALL’, he’s off to school for a SUPER exciting adventure! Greg is over the moon . . . music, science, PE – he’s ready to try it all! But can Greg, Gloria and the mini sausage rolls help the little boy make a new friend and have the BEST FIRST DAY EVER?!

Greg the Sausage Roll (World Book Day 2024)

BRRRIIINNNG!!! It’s the first day of school!Greg The Sausage Roll is chilling in the bakery when a little boy comes in with his family, looking for something special to put in his lunchbox to help calm his nerves. In the blink of an eye, Greg gets scooped up and before you can say ‘SAUSAGE-ROLL CALL’, he’s off to school for a SUPER exciting adventure!Greg is over the moon . . . music, science, PE – he’s ready to try it all! But can Greg, Gloria and the mini sausage rolls help the little boy make a new friend and have the BEST FIRST DAY EVER?!Social media phenomenon LadBaby have created this laugh-a-minute mini picture book adventure especially for World Book Day 2024.

Grow Your Confidence: A Child's Guide to Finding Courage

A confidence-building companion to help 7+-year-oldsEncourage your child to explore their emotions, overcome their fears and boost their self-confidence with this positive and playful book. Bursting with activities, handy tips and simple exercises, Grow Your Confidence is the go-to guide for empowering children.

Grundlagen der Mathematik für Dummies (Für Dummies)

Ruckzuck Mathematik verstehen Mathematik liegt nicht allen und oft sind es gerade die Grundlagen, die fehlen: Wie berechnet man nochmal den Umfang eines Kreises? Wieviel Geld spare ich bei 30 Prozent Rabatt? Und was war doch gleich ein unechter Bruch? Fragen über Fragen – die Antworten finden Sie in diesem Buch. Egal ob Bruch- oder Prozentrechnung, Geometrie, Algebra, Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung oder Statistik: Mark Zegarelli erklärt Ihnen die Grundlagen, einfach, mit Humor und immer schnell auf den Punkt. Zusätzlich finden Sie am Ende jedes Kapitels Übungsaufgaben, mit denen Sie Ihr Wissen festigen können. Sie erfahren Wie Sie mit Quadratwurzeln und Exponenten umgehen Wie Sie Umfang, Fläche, Oberfläche und Volumen geometrischer Figuren berechnen Wie Sie Gleichungen mit einer oder mehreren Variablen lösen

Hair Oil Magic

A beautiful picture book about the joyful magic in the tradition of hair oiling and a celebration of the bond between parent and child.Meenu loves Magic Hair Days, when Mommy mixes sweet-smelling oils together and massages the potion into Meenu's scalp and hair. It always leaves Meenu with a fuzzy, magical feeling. And after bath time, when Mom washes the oils out, Meenu's hair is soft and shining. When Meenu decides one day to mix the oils without any help, she discovers something's wrong: No matter how many oils she mixes, the magic just isn't there! What is she missing? But when Mommy comes to help, massaging Meenu's head, the fuzzy, magical feeling returns! Was it really in the oils, or something else? Inspired by Anu Chouhan's own memories and family, this author-illustrator debut is a lovely depiction of a cultural tradition and a delightful story that emphasizes that magical bond between parents and children.

Hansel and Gretel: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader (Read It Yourself)

Based on the classic fairy tale. When Hansel and Gretel are left in the woods, they discover a house made of sweets - and a witch who wants to eat them! Can they escape the witch and find their way home again?Hansel and Gretel is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

Helen the Sailing Fairy: The Water Sports Fairies Book 1 (Rainbow Magic #1)

Kirsty, Khadijah and Gracie can't wait for their school trip to the Rainbow Lake National Park. But their first sailing lesson turns into a rescue mission when Helen the Sailing Fairy needs their help - her magical life jacket has been stolen! Can the girls find it and make sailing safe for everyone again?Don't miss the rest of the Water Sports Fairies series:1. Helen the Sailing Fairy2. Aria the Synchro Fairy3. Yasmeen the Kayaking Fairy4. Keiko the Diving Fairy'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends, Unicorn Magic and Pixie Magic!

HELP! Ralfy Rabbit and the Great Library Rescue

Ralfy and his little brother Rodney LOVE reading – so when they hear that their local library is closing down, they know they have to do something. According to the librarian, it would take a magic dragon to save the library – so Ralfy, Rodney and their friends set off to find one! Will Ralfy find the magic dragon? Or is there – just maybe – another way to bring the town together and save the library for everyone? This gloriously illustrated picture book is an uplifting love letter to libraries everywhere, celebrating the value of community and coming together to save the things we love most!Also available in the Ralfy Rabbit series:Wanted! Ralfy Rabbit, Book Burglar Beware! Ralfy Rabbit and the Secret Book Biter

Hey Duggee: The Breakfast Badge

Tag is very hungry at the clubhouse today . . . he's forgotten to eat his breakfast!Join Duggee and the Squirrels as they discover the different types of food for breakfast.What will they end up choosing to eat?MUNCH, CRUNCH, CHOMP!Want more Duggee? Try:Hey Duggee: Duggee's TractorHey Duggee: The Pet BadgeHey Duggee: The Train Badge

Hey Duggee: The Moving House Badge (Hey Duggee)

Moving house can be hard. Can Duggee and the Squirrels help Snail to move house easily?Join everyone's favourite dog in this funny tale for budding young Squirrels!Duggee teaches the Squirrels to LIFT, PUSH, PULL and ROLL to move Snail's things efficiently.Want more Duggee? Try:Hey Duggee: The Potty BadgeHey Duggee: The Handwashing BadgeHey Duggee: The Football Badge

Hey Duggee: The Rainbow Badge (Hey Duggee)

Duggee and the Squirrels are outside enjoying the rain when suddenly . . . it stops raining, the sun comes out and a beautiful rainbow appears!Join the Squirrels as they learn all about colours and even make their own rainbow. Can you help them find all the right colours?One more thing. . . DUGGEE HUG! Want more Duggee? Also available:Hey Duggee: The Breakfast BadgeHey Duggee: The Shape BadgeHey Duggee: Getting Ready for Bed Badge

Hidden In The Soil: Phase 3 Set 1

The Hidden Story of Estie Noor

No one wanted to hear Estie's side of the story. Now she's on a mission to make sure the truth is heard . . . A page-turning mystery novel in verse about identity, friendship and learning to use your voice, with accessible text and beautiful illustrations throughout. When twelve-year-old Estie is expelled from school, she's sent to stay with her aunt in Scotland over the summer. Even though nobody, not even her mum, asked to hear her side of the story. Estie's determined to keep her barriers up and stick to herself until the holidays are over. But when she comes across an intricately folded paper castle with a secret message written inside - a message from someone desperate to tell their own unbelieved story - a chord is struck, and Estie can't help but follow the clues to the next piece of artwork. Who are these messages from? And what will their secret reveal about the town? In helping to uncover the anonymous artist's truth, Estie just might find the words to tell her own. . .

A History of South India for Children: From Prehistory to Vijayanagara

The Kohinoor diamond was once the eye of a Kakatiya deity.The Pandyas are counted among the world's longest ruling dynasties. Sanskrit poets spun mesmerizing verse that could be read in reverse too. Tantalizing Malabar spices flavoured the most lavish ancient Roman banquets. Make your way across south India, exploring its kaleidoscopic past and dazzling heritage, right from its first inhabitants up to the Vijayanagara Empire. Meet its royalty and courtiers, builders and sculptors, poets and authors, traders and merchants, spiritual leaders and devotees, and all the other people who went to make it a top destination of the time. Separated from the north by the Vindhya mountains and surrounded on three sides by water, southern India developed its own unique features - with outstanding rulers, incredible literature, spellbinding architecture, stunning dance forms and delicious food. Written in an easy style, by theme, and peppered with illustrations, photographs and tips for museum or monument visits, this very first history of south India for children (and their families) tells the thrilling and eventful story of the region's proud past.

Hop On The Bus: Phase 2 Set 4 (Big Cat Phonics For Little Wandle Letters And Sounds Revised Ser.)

The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Halfway to Harbor (The House on Sunrise Lagoon)

In the third book set at The House on Sunrise Lagoon, oldest sibling Harbor must navigate spending half a summer away from her beloved home, the pull between her two families, and a growing crush on a girl on her basketball team. If you want to get to know Harbor Moore, you need to know three things: 1. Sometimes she signs her name Harbor Ali-O&’Connor to match her siblings. 2. She misses her dad a lot, but she doesn&’t want to be away from her moms and siblings, either. 3. She just might have her first crush. Harbor is excited to spend the summer working on her jump shot in an elite basketball league. But the games take place near her dad's house—hours away from her beloved Sunrise Lagoon. Suddenly, she&’s spending every weekend at her dad&’s and getting to know Quinn, a girl whose smile makes her feel warm inside. Still, Harbor can&’t help wondering what&’s going on at home. Why is Sam hanging out with Harbor's best friend? Has Marina&’s friend Boom taken her place in the house? What have the twins &“borrowed&” this time for one of their disastrous scientific experiments? When it comes time to decide whether Harbor will stay and play basketball with her team—and Quinn—all year round, or continue to live on Sunrise Lagoon, Harbor thinks she knows what to do . . . but is it the right decision?

How Families Are Made (Little Experts #Book 4)

Come on a journey with award-winning GP DR AMIR KHAN to discover how families begin and how you became part of your family.

How to Build a Home (Little Experts #Book 5)

Get designing and building with architect and TV presenter GEORGE CLARKE. From marvellous materials to future tech – discover the stories behind our homes.

How To Solve The Rubik's Cube

The Rubik's Cube is the world's best-known puzzle, a magical object that has baffled and fascinated the world for over fifty years. This clearly-illustrated step-by-step guide teaches you a foolproof beginners' method for solving the Cube, plus advanced techniques if you want to learn to solve it in seconds.

How to Stop the End of the World

Colin Coleridge is facing a long, boring summer holiday with NOTHING to do. But when he notices some weird markings outside his house, and some strangers acting VERY suspiciously in his neighbour’s garden, he decides to investigate.

How Zebras Got Their Stripes: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader (Read It Yourself)

Based on the classic West African folktale about bravery. Why are zebras stripy, and why do baboons have red bottoms? Find out what happens when a bossy baboon and a plucky little zebra go head-to-head, with long-lasting consequences.How Zebras Got Their Stripes is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

The Human Body: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader (Read It Yourself)

The human body is amazing! Learn all about different parts of the body from the skeleton and muscles to the circulatory system and digestion in this fascinating fact-filled book.The Human Body is from Fluent Reader Level 4 and is ideal for more fluent readers aged from 7+ who are starting to read independently.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.