Publisher: BookRix
On 21st september 2013, four masked gunmen attacked the westgate shopping mall, an upscale mall in Nairobi kenya. The extremist islamic group Alshabaab claimed responsibility for the incident. A lot of us were stuck in that situation for hours. Some died, some left crippled to date, some survived and some left traumatized.
Hope Crumble and her family serve up cakes, coffee and calamity in this hilarious new series from much-loved author Catherine Wilkins. Illustrated throughout by the brilliant Katie Abey. "A beautifully funny story - effortlessly brilliant." - Romesh RanganathanRunning a bustling café is Hope's family's dream - it's just not hers! While Dad and Gran battle it out in the kitchen, Mum tries to balance the books while serving quiche to hordes of hungry pensioners. Meanwhile Hope's dramatic sister Stacey is determined to turn all of life into a stage and her "wishes-he-was-on-Wall-Street" cousin Connor decides to buy novelty costumes to advertise the business. And then Auntie Rita rocks up...Café Crumble is tipping straight into Café Chaos! Luckily for her family, Hope is there to save the day, though ideally this wouldn't involve dressing up as a giant ice cream and dancing outside the school gates. You'll laugh (a lot), you'll cry (with even more laughter), you'll develop a strange yearning for caroons (whatever they are!). Welcome to Café Chaos! "This funny and relatable story will appeal to fans of Jacqueline Wilson, as well as children who, like Hope, have to stand up to their families to make their wishes heard." - The Bookseller Look out for these the laugh-out-loud funny books by Catherine Wilkins: - My Best Friend and Other Enemies: A Jess Jackson Book - You're Not the Boss of Me! (WINNER Lollies 2024, Teen) - My Brilliant Life and Other Disasters: A Jess Jackson Book - And more café capers in upcoming Café Chaos stories!Show book
A los niños les encantará esta divertida historia mientras aprenden a contar del 1 al 10 visitando animales en el zoológico. Disfrutarán escuchando esta adorable historia que presenta efectos de sonido y voces profesionales para ayudar a los niños a desarrollar vocabulario y mejorar sus habilidades auditivas. La historia se presenta primero en español y luego en inglés, lo que lo convierte en un recurso maravilloso para que los niños aprendan un idioma diferente. Las oraciones simples, la enunciación clara y las palabras repetitivas alentarán a los niños a enamorarse de contar historias y aprender un nuevo idioma. Kids will love this playful story as they learn counting from 1-10 by visiting animals at the zoo. They will enjoy listening to this adorable story that features sound effects and professional voices to help children develop vocabulary and improve listening skills. The story is first presented in Spanish and then in English making this a wonderful resource for children learning a different language. Simple sentences, clear enunciation, and repetitive words will encourage children to fall in love with storytelling and learning a new language.Show book
This book is turtle-y hilarious! Featuring all kinds of animals from ducks and dinosaurs to sheep and snails, kids won't be able to get enough of these seal-y jokes. Tons of real facts about animals ensure kids will be learning as they laugh.Show book
Hilarious school-based comedy full of chaos, misadventures and mayhem! The perfect starter book for younger Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates fans. "A hilarious, highly illustrated romp for readers of 6+" – The Guardian "A laugh-out-loud story of alien antics. This book has it all!" – Lenny Lemmon (aka expert boredom buster) Join Lenny and his best friends Sam and Jess in their hysterical hijinks. Expect animals on the loose, paranormal invasions, shut down schools and lots of laughs! Lenny convinces Sam to dress as an alien to boost sales at his Grandma's ice cream shop. Soon there are alien sightings all over town and it becomes the subject of intense media scrutiny! The journalists and tourists and alien fanatics all flock to buy ice creams and business booms! But when Lenny tells Sam he can take his costume off now, he points out he's no longer wearing it... What?! Well if Sam isn't, then who is--?! Is the town under the threat of an actual alien invasion? Only one thing is for certain, it's out of this world! More from Lenny Lemmon: - Lenny Lemmon and the Invincible Rat - Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs - Lenny Lemmon and the Doomed Safari "It is simply unbelievable the trouble this boy is capable of..." – Ms Bottley, 5B's TeacherShow book
The sister detectives set out to catch a magical thief in the fifth adventure in the New York Times–bestselling children’s fantasy series. In this latest adventure, intrepid fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and Daphne Grimm investigate a sudden streak of magical thefts that might add up to a very grim future for their family. With Granny Relda desperately scrambling to pay Mayor Heart’s outrageous taxes on humans, the Sisters Grimm tackle their first solo case—with a little help from Puck, of course. Meanwhile, their old friend Mr. Canis seems to be losing his grip on his human self, becoming more like the Big Bad Wolf every day. Can Sabrina and Daphne solve the crime and change their family’s future for the better? Reissued with new cover art, these anniversary editions of the beloved Sisters Grimm series are the perfect opportunity for old fans to revisit the Grimm family’s adventures and for new readers to discover the magic of the series.Show book
Engaging Picture Book Helps 3- to 6-Year-Olds Overcome Fear · meet a nervous dog who learns to cope · kids discover they can try new things without fear · from counselor and bestselling author David Thomas Owen is a yellow lab who's scared of new places and people and who stands too close and licks too long. But when he visits a children's hospital, a very special boy helps him find his resilience--even as Owen helps the boys and girls at the hospital do the same. From veteran counselors and bestselling authors Sissy Goff and David Thomas, The Daystar Dogs series follows Owen and his furry friends at the little yellow house in Nashville. As the puppies, and the kids they help, navigate hard situations, children will discover how to regulate emotions, develop necessary social skills, and discover the difference each puppy--and child--can make. Heartwarming and helpful, these books speak to the heart of what your child needs emotionally, socially, and spiritually today.Show book
