Children's Books
Find out what colour knickers each of these animal characters is wearing in this lift-the-flap book. There's Mrs Moo, Horse Ned, Sheep Sharlene and Spider Wink - can you guess which colours they have chosen to wear?
Key Features Description Jess and George are two chimps who live on neighboring islands, and they think it would be a great idea to get together for banana milkshakes and coconut cake. But they have a problem, hungry sharks are swimming between the islands, and there's no way for George and Jess to get around them! No matter what they try, from flying with banana-tree leaf wings to digging a tunnel under the water, George and Jess keep hearing the chant of the hungry "Yummy, yummy! Food for my tummy!" Finally, Jess and George realize that all they need to do is sit down and think about the problem, and it solves itself! Jess and George are two chimps who live on neighboring islands, and they think it would be a great idea to get together for banana milkshakes and coconut cake. But they have a problem, hungry sharks are swimming between the islands, and there's no way for George and Jess to get around them! No matter what they try, from flying with banana-tree leaf wings to digging a tunnel under the water, George and Jess keep hearing the chant of the hungry "Yummy, yummy! Food for my tummy!" Finally, Jess and George realize that all they need to do is sit down and think about the problem, and it solves itself! Product Details Item #: NTS966994 9780439669948 Paperback Book 32 Comedy and Humor 1 Key Features Item #: NTS966994 9780439669948 Paperback Book 32 Comedy and Humor 1
A furry, farting whoopie cushion on the front of this ingenious book-plus will have everyone laughing out loud. Bathroom humor and little boys just seem to go together, and the interactive component sets this book apart from others in the genre. Just before Fred heads out to impress the judges at the dog show, Grandma gives him a big treat-all of his favorite things to eat! Will he make it through the show without...uh...blowing the judges away? Charming illustrations and a well-told story make this more than just a novelty book. It's a tale kids will want to enjoy over and over again.
Hot dog, hairy dog, wet dog - find out the opposites of these and more in this board book of doggy opposites.
There’s something inside Mummy’s tummy. I don’t know what it could be. Perhaps it’s a buzzing flea or a chimpanzee? It’s getting bigger every day and Mummy won’t tell me. But you can lift the flaps to see! A wonderful and fun story for young children about a new addition to the family from much-loved author and illustrator Sam Lloyd.
It's bedtime, but Spud can't sleep. His alien friends are in a real mess and they need his help to get ready for bed. So Spud jumps on to his rocket and zooms into space. What a hero.
Interactive puppet book.Here are the Mini Monster Mates, who live in the same monster-land as the award winning Boris, Sid, Wendy and friends. We have already met Ernie, who likes to spot colours; and Norman who can't resist sticking his nose in and counting all kinds of smelly things. Now we meet Lenny Long Legs, who likes to try out opposites.
Artist Sam Lloyd gets inestimable entertainment and educational mileage out of angles, spikes, and spots -- all done in her minimalist fashion. Here Lloyd's humor and action center on who's pulling whose tail -- and how it feels to pull and be pulled! A colorful board book. What's that cheeky monkey up to? Whose tail is he pulling? Follow the chain of tail-pulling and guess what animal is coming next in this perfect board book for little learners.
Two little aliens come to Earth, looking for fun! A park seems the perfect place to start, but even the simplest things can seem pretty confusing when you're new to the planet When two little aliens in a passing rocket spot the most exciting thing ever, they can't wait to land on Earth to investigate. They've discovered a playground! It is full of fun-looking things like a seesaw, a sandpit, and even an ice-cream kiosk. The thing is, the aliens have never been to a playground before, so they don't know how anything works. Hilarious confusion soon ensues until new friends show them how to have fun. Sam tells this charming and funny tale with her well-renowned quirky sense of humor. Children will delight in knowing what the two little alien friends are getting wrong on each page and, naturally, there's a very happy ending extolling the virtues of friendship and helping others.
Meet this little boy and his pussycat called Ginger. He''s got a bedtime secret. He''s the mighty MIDNIGHT NINJA! Everyone is tucked up in bed, except for Midnight Ninja and his sidekick Ginger. The ninja emergency bell has rung and they''re off on a secret mission. There''s no time for these heroes to sleep until they''ve solved the mystery of the missing socks. Even reluctant sleepers will enjoy bedtime with this action-packed adventure showing that heroes need their sleep too. Bedtime reading fun from the bestselling author/illustrator of Calm Down, Boris, Mr Pusskins and First Day at Bug School.
Discover the shiver-inducing, heart-pounding suspense thriller that will keep you up into the early hours - perfect for fans of Alex Michaelides, Helen Fields and Catherine Ryan Howard. ' Propulsive, sinister, gripping' - ALEX MICHAELIDES, international bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Fear 'Such a brilliant read with such well drawn characters – I loved it' - NIKKI SMITH, author of The Beach Party ******** 'One thing I've learned, these last few weeks, is that small acts of kindness are far less effective than fear...' She watches them in the dead of night. Hidden in plain sight, Mercy Lake provides what people need. Quietly. In secret. Making lives better. But he is watching too. And he doesn’t want to help anyone - he wants to punish them. And he wants Mercy to join him. Soon, though, their activities draw the attention of the very person Mercy is desperate to avoid. Someone who will go to extreme lengths to make her pay for knowing their secret . . . ******** Readers can't put down The People Watcher ! ' WOW! So full of suspense. The ending was a shocker!' * * * * * ' Wow wow wow this book did not disappoint. I read it in 2 sittings . So many twists and turns. I absolutely loved this book - a must read!! ' * * * * * ' Original, creepy and devastatingly clever. I raced through The People Watcher yet didn't want it to end. Utterly addictive. I loved it! ' Sunday Times bestseller ANDREA MARA ' Oh ... my ... word . The ending was such a shock and left me speechless . I normally see things coming, but not this time!' * * * * * ' Twisty and dark as the night itself , it is impossible to put down . A triumph.' - NEIL LANCASTER ' Absorbing and richly detailed , a novel with real heart.' LISA BALLANTYNE, Richard & Judy book club bestselling author of The Guilty One 'Non-stop drama, full of surprises and twists and turns . I found it thoroughly engaging, something different and one not to be missed. ' * * * * * 'Intriguing characters and a gripping plot - what crime fiction should be! ' * * * * * 'Another cracking thriller from Sam Lloyd.' * * * * * Sam Lloyd, Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Winter 2020
Fire is a natural part of the Australian bush. This is a story about that relationship – fire that breathes life back into nature. Alight shares the story of Australian native plants and animals during a planned fire. Discover how the fire helps Christmas Bells grow new flowers and Wallum Banksia to open its woody seed capsules. Follow Antechinus and a tiny Wallum Sedge Frog as they face the danger of the fire – and the challenges that come after. See how the bush recovers and flourishes after the fire, all under the watch of Old Eucalypt. With engaging text by Sam Lloyd, and stunning illustrations by Samantha Metcalfe, Alight is a gentle exploration of the importance and benefits of healthy fire in the bush. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9. Features: Explores how planned fire is a necessary element in the fire-prone ecosystems of the Australian bush. Shows how different species of plants and animals respond to fire and can benefit from post-fire conditions. Illustrates how tiny animals can survive fire and how fire can trigger flower production, seed release and germination in plants. Demonstrates the challenges animals and plants can also face in the post-fire environment.