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Every fan's dream - the definitive guide to all six out-of-this-universe films See Unique cut-away views of lightsabres, blasters, Wookie weapons and a stormtrooper's helmet The inner workings of General Grievous and C-3PO Discover Boba Fett's secret weapons Darth Vader's terrible orig...

Horrid Henry creates havoc at his birthday party. Author Biography Francesca Simon spent her childhood on the beach in California, and then went to Yale and Oxford Universities to study medieval history and literature. She now lives in London with her English husband, and their son. Tony Ross...

When little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud, a range of bigger diggers are sent to finish the job. "The garden got so muddy that the little digger stuck...... so they sent another digger and it really was bad luck...... that it slid upon the mud in the wind and the rain, and fell upo...

A wonderful rhyme book full of action and noise - guaranteed to make kids love poetry! Whenever I'm tired of being me I swing around like a chimpanzee. Are you tired of being you- Here's a whole bookful of things you can do! There are rhymes to make you wriggle and giggle, shrug and sigh, snap like ...

In this hilarious book, the irrepressible Fox in Socks teaches a baffled Mr. Knox some of the slickest, quickest tongue-twisters in town. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read fo...

Edward the Emu was sick of the zoo, there was nowhere to go, there was nothing to do, and compared to the seals that lived right next door, well being an emu was frankly a bore! Edward the Emu relates his exciting adventures in this Australian classic. Ages 2+

In this amazing adventure, Thea's friends the Thea Sisters head to Peru, where a good friend of Paulina's is in danger. There, the five mice climb the Andes mountains in search of a mysterious treasure that's hidden in the Secret City of the Incas. Readers will love following the clues to help the T...

This lively and colourful book is a welcome and friendly introduction to a fascinating language. Designed to appeal to a wide age range, this book contains bright and amusing pictures and provides a wealth of vocabulary-building opportunities for learners of Maori. Common scenes such as In the Park,...

There's a fire in LEGO City. The fire-fighters are in their fire truck and on their way. With their tall ladder and the very best equipment they'll save the day! Review "...Beginner readers will be screaming for the entire "City Adventures" series. The Scholastic Level 1 Readers...

ALL THE SECRETS AND LORE OF THE NIGHT WORLD-NOW IN ONE SPELLBINDING BOOK! You loved "Secret Vampire" and are counting down to the "Strange Fate" apocalypse. But who was the first made vampire? How do you properly greet a witch? And why are shapeshifters and werewolves rivals? ...

It's a perfect world, where everything looks right. But ugly truths lie beneath the surface! It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in The Community wants for anything. Everyone is provided for. Each Family Unit is entitled to one female and male child. Each member of The Comm...

Enter the jungle and explore this noisy collection of animal poems for young children from one of Britain's best-selling contemporary poets Giles Andreae, also known as Purple Ronnie. David Wojtowycz's artwork illustrates the poems.

This comprehensive dictionary contains illustrations for over 1,300 of the most common words used. A useful section covers colours, numbers, days of the week, months of the year and other essential concepts found in day-to-day life. Words that need further explanation are accompanied by sentences th...

This title and others form part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at nature and natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers - from four to seven year olds - the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books ...

An easy-to-read adaptation of the film for younger readers, featuring gorgeous full-color movie stills throughout! When Tintin buys a model ship called the Unicorn, he doesn't realize he's about to become the center of a centuries-old family feud involving nefarious pirates and treasure! Following c...

Nancy is all set to wear something special for Pajama Day at school. But when Bree and Clara show up in matching outfits, Nancy feels left out. Will this Pajama Day be as fun as she thought?

Sound the alarm! The bank is being robbed! Will the police solve the crime or will the bank robbers get away? Review "...Beginner readers will be screaming for the entire "City Adventures" series. The Scholastic Level 1 Readers work on "sight words, words to sound out"...

Enter the Jedi Academy and find out what it takes to be one. Ever wondered how the Jedi work with the Force? What their Code is? Or how they make their lightsabers? Discover everything you ever wanted to know about Jedi Knights, and more in this fun-packed Reader. Filled with pictures of some of you...

This definitive encyclopedic reference to the Twilight Saga is the only official guide and is full color throughout, including nearly 100 full-color illustrations and photographs.  The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide provides readers with exclusive new material and everything t...

Back in 1957, Theodor Geisel responded to an article in "Life" magazine that lamented the use of boring reading primers in schools. Using the pseudonym of "Dr. Seuss" (Seuss was Geisel's middle name) and only 223 words, Geisel created a replacement for those dull primers: "The Cat in the Hat." The i...

Illus. in color. "Combines phonics and word recognition, making sounds and letters recognizable. Highly recommended."--(starred)" School Library Journal."

Denis Glover's iconic New Zealand poem 'The Magpies' is illustrated by Dick Frizzell to create a beautiful gift edition that every New Zealand family needs to own. The delightful refrain 'Quardle ardle oodle ardle wardle doodle' is well loved in New Zealand poetry, as are Dick Frizzell's illustrati...

Winner of the Children's Book Award.AccoladesWinner of Children's Book Award 1988.

"I sat down in assembly one day and started to read this book to my two hundred and forty students, deciding that I would stop when restlessness became too obvious. I went on...and on...and on. In the end I had to stop before the school seized up, and still the children clamoured for more." Gerald H...

The story of a young boy's journey through Europe after escaping from the camp where he has lived all his life. Sea, mountains and flowers, the colours of Italy, the taste of fruit, people laughing and smiling-all are new to David. And David learns that his polite manner, his haunted eyes and his ...

Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job of a writer? What is it about a landlady's house that makes it so hard for her guests to leave? Does Sir Basil Turton value most his wife or one of his priceless sculptures? Here are thirteen of Roald Dahl's most unexpected tales, offering ...

This bright and amusing book contains advice, tricks and techniques to help children and adults remember the often-confusing rules of English grammar. With cheerful illustrations throughout, this book should encourage children to improve their English skills in a fun and lively way. It points out co...

A collection of humorous poems about amazing or nasty creatures, including a flying cow, a pig who turns the tables on a farmer, and crocodiles, lions, and anteaters who delight in devouring people.

Which one of your classmates is most like horrible Mr Twit? David Wood has created six short plays to read and perform. With notes on simple staging, props and costumes, the plays can be produced with the minimum of experience and resources. Children will have a phizzwizardly good time - and their f...

Bring essay-writing support into the home with this step-by-step guide. Included in the set is an interactive tutorial by Associate Professor Ian Hunter. With helpful worksheets and practical advice, students are tutored through every stage of the essay-writing process. Box set contains: • A cop...

In this hilarious version of I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, various iconic NZ items are swallowed, from weta, bat, jandals, tuatara, sheep ...but when the old woman tries to swallow a kiwi, DOC soon puts a stop to that!Author BiographyThe mysterious P. Crumble considers himself an honorary ...

In the tradition of ‘An Aussie Night Before Christmas’, a gorgeous Christmas story of one determined little kangaroo 'Snowy stared at his reflection in the still water. The face he saw was not rugged and red like the other roos, but soft and white.' Snowy is feeling left out and doe...

This bright and entertaining book is a stimulating and lively word finder for beginner learners of Maori. Wonderfully detailed miniature model characters and objects provide interest in this picture word book. It's designed for Maori-speaking children and those studying Maori as a second language to...

Illus. in color by the author. It's the talk of the jungle when an elephanthatches an egg. Extravagant nonsense and rollicking verse.

Illus. in full color. The meanings of "up" are conveyed with merry verse andillustrations in a happy book that celebrates the joy of life.

Illus. in full color. "Four funny easy-to-read stories all with subtlyplanted moral lessons."-- "Publishers Weekly. "

A fresh new cover for a classic story from the Beginner Book range. A little boy who overfeeds his goldfish begins an adventure that brings even the police and a fire engine to cope with a fish out of water. Beginning readers will delight in this fast-moving story. Author Biography Helen Palme...

This new edition of Collins Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus ensures you'll always have the words you need at your fingertips. With matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you'll never be stuck for words again! With all the main entry words shown in colour, Collins Pocket Diction...

Being a writer has it's highs and lows, from being paid to make up stuff and work in your pyjamas, to the loneliness of sitting by yourself in your study for hours. However, despite the lows, Brigid Lowry still thinks it's a joy and gives practical advice on creative writing, especially for teenager...

Mister Magnolia has only one boot. He has an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot - and two lovely sisters who play on the flute - but Mister Magnolia has only one boot. In this wittily rhyming picture book, Mister Magnolia has a full and happy life except for one serious omission - a boot. But one day,...