Editora: BookRix
Soft Articles is a curated collection of three essays written by Bengali poet and children's writer Parvej Husen Talukder and edited by Australian poet Michael Hislop.
Anger is one of the six core human emotions which we all experience from time to time. The Angry Alien feels 'different' and means he finds it difficult to control his emotions. His anger only makes him harder to understand until a good friend helps him come to terms with why he is the way he is and how to overcome those 'big feelings.' A book for younger readers to read alone or with the help of adults. Useful reading aids included. Beautifully illustrated and in easy-to-understand rhyme.Ver livro
Dublin, 1858 BRAM STOKER: boy seeking adventure (and things to write about) MOLLY MALONE: part-time fishmonger and full-time sneak thief! When Bram runs away from boarding school and meets streetwise Molly, he finds all the excitement he's ever wanted. Together they explore the city, with its Sackville Street Spooks, hoodlums and heroes – and let's not forget the very creepy Count Vladimir Grof-Constantin de Lugosi. As Bram looks for inspiration for the famous book he has yet to write – DRACULA – our two heroes stumble upon a dastardly plot to steal … the Irish Crown Jewels! Let the game of cat and mouse beginVer livro
Dublin, 1859 Bram Stoker: Boy seeking adventure (and things to write about) Molly Malone: Part-time sneak thief and full-time Dublin legend! When Bram and his best pal Molly meet a lonely boy called Sanjit in Dublin's Natural History Museum, they can see he needs some friends. So they, along with Molly's gang, The Sackville Street Spooks, take him under their wing. Sanjit tells them the tale of the dread (and very dead) pirate, Captain Lamprey and his links to the Museum. Soon the new shipmates find themselves outwitting vagabonds and villains, hot on the trail of a mysterious long-lost treasure … the Rajapur Ruby! But little do they know that not everyone they come across is who they claim to be! Where CAN that ruby be?Ver livro
The sixteenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself... When Lightning escapes his lonely field to follow Jasmine home, she's determined to find a place for him on her farm. Jasmine is convinced that he'll make a perfect guard llama for the sheep and their newborn lambs! But Lightning is young, and there's a fox on the loose. When the lambs face mortal danger, can Lightning rise to the challenge? Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up. Check out Jasmine's other adventures: - A Piglet Called Truffle - A Sheepdog Called Sky - A Kitten Called Holly - and many more! "Perfect for the young animal enthusiast" - The Guardian "Quality storytelling with a hint of Dick King-Smith's Sophie books" - The BooksellerVer livro
Ghost stories from Prescott, Arizona have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Prescott comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Visit the Palace Saloon, but be sure to watch out for bottles thrown by phantom hands! Or attend a show at the Elks Opera House, but prepare to be distracted by wandering specters. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.Ver livro
An excellent book for young learners! If Animals Could Talk: Dogs is narrated by "Charlie" the dog. He teaches readers the communication devices dogs use to let humans know how they are feeling such as the types of bark they do, their body language and ear position. It also includes Pet Facts like "A dog who is about to bite, may wag its tail, but it's body will be rigid and its tail pointing up." Filled with full-color photos of real dog breeds, it also includes instructions about how to care for dogs and suggested readings for more information about dogs.Ver livro
