Maison d'édition: Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
The Green Fairy Book Andrew Lang - The Green Fairy Book was the fourth of the series of Fairy Books by Andrew Lang. Stories in this collection include: The Blue Bird; The Enchanted Watch; Rosanella; The Enchanted Snake; The Dirty Shepherdess; King Kojata; The Golden Lads; The Three Little Pigs; The Magic Swan; Spindle, Shuttle, and Needle; The Twelve Huntsmen; and many more.
Alex and Ruby are back in their FOURTH time-slip adventure, tumbling back into 1947! From multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls comes another brilliant action-packed adventure for 7+ readers, beautifully illustrated by Rachael Dean. When siblings Alex and Ruby tumble back through the mirror, they find themselves in the freezing-cold winter of 1947. Food is scarce in the aftermath of the Second World War and life at Applecott House is hard. As Alex and Ruby discover they must solve the mystery of a missing family heirloom to ever have hopes of returning home, their adventure takes them trekking across the snow and treacherous ice on a perilous treasure hunt. Will they make it home and back to the present day or will they be stuck in 1947? Full of action and humour and featuring exciting black-and-white illustrations throughout, this is another superb time-slip story which brilliantly brings history to life as part of an adventure. 'A clever vehicle for introducing the differences between then and now in an accessible way, with a fast-paced plot and a lovely spooky ending' - The Times on A Chase in Time Have you read Alex and Ruby's other adventures: A Chase in Time, A Christmas in Time, An Escape in Time? Cover illustration by Isabelle Follath.Voir livre
In this collection of "lies" from many nations, the challenge is to find the slippery truth. By reading with care and not jumping to conclusions, readers will delight in discovering how these characters lie while at the same time they tell the truth.Voir livre
It is Saturday, Carl, Danny and Anna are going to town with Mummy. They are taking a broken watch to the watchmaker, they want to look at some books in the bookshop and they want to buy some new shoes. Carl is happy because he knows that the following day, Sunday, he will be able to wear his new shoes and that on his day in town, he has learnt a lot about how we measure time in weeks, months, years and long or shorter periods of time.Voir livre
For the first time in years Gussie can run, climb and jump. Every breath she takes is easier now, and every step more confident, but Gussie can't help wondering about her doner. Was she young? Had she been very sick or was there an accident? And with her new life comes a whole new set of problems. She is going back to school at last - but she doesn't know anyone her own age, with the exception of Siobhan, the girl she hates most in the world. With school not meeting up to her expectations, Gussie turns to her old pastimes of bird watching and photography, but troubling news awaits her there too. And the lightning strikes and Gussie must act at once.Voir livre
Baby Bear Loves CandyThese days it can be so hard to get children to eat healthy food. Sweet candy and calorie-laden foods can be very tempting for children and present parents with considerable challenges.In this highly enjoyable and inspiring rhyming bedtime story, we learn how three-year-old Baby Bear loves candy but doesn't realize the harm that it can do. Baby Bear Loves Candy provides both parents and teachers with a means to deliver information in way that will not only entertain your young audience but also encourage healthy eating and fitness. Children will identify with Baby Bear and his predicament, as well as with the book's other characters, and learn important life lessons from the story. Baby Bear Stays Up Too Late Do you have trouble getting your children to bed at night? Do they always want to keep playing or reading their books when it's bedtime? Baby Bear Stays Up Too Late is a wonderful bedtime story for young children told in rhyme. Three-year-old Baby Bear loves his books and toys, even when he's supposed to be sleeping. Combined with the exquisite color illustrations, Baby Bear Stays Up Too Late is sure to thrill your children. children with essential lifestyle information in an entertaining manner. 3-Baby Bear Doesn't Like The Dentist Many children are scared of going to the dentist. Some children also don't take care of their teeth and brush and floss every day. It can be a challenge for parents to get their children to look after their teeth.Baby Bear Doesn't Like The Dentist is a bedtime story for young children that helps them to understand the importance of dental hygiene. children aren't as enthusiastic about tidying things up. They're always so busy with their favorite things that they leave such a mess in their room sometimes. Baby Bear Cleans His Room is a charming bedtime story for young children, in which they learn how important it is to tidy away their things and keep their rooms clean and neat.Voir livre
One candy-crazed Labrador plus one feisty puppy equals double the trouble in this irresistible chapter book series from the author of The Chocolate Lab. When Mason and Hannah find a tiny yellow Labrador named Nilla out by the old mill, Hannah is dying to keep her. But Mason isn’t sure that’s a good idea. Not when they are busy trying to turn the mill into a chocolate factory to save the family’s business. Plus the Cabots already have a dog, and Cocoa’s wild ways are always stirring up trouble. Adding an untrained, rowdy puppy to the mix might just be a recipe for disaster!Voir livre
