Duck loves the peace and solitude of his beachside home, strumming his ukulele. After helping Bear, Fox, and Seagull fix their broken-down tour van, he has tons of fun playing songs and hanging out with his new friends. Maybe he could ask the Band if they want to play with him again. But why would they want to be friends with Duck?
What Does Dead Mean? is a beautifully illustrated book that guides children gently through 17 of the big questions they often ask about death and dying.
Mischief McScruff is running late for class – again! With the scruffy Sea Dog on his last warning, Mischief must arrive on time for the circus excursion or face expulsion from the School of Scallywags. But being marooned on the not-so-deserted Dessert Island was not part of the plan. Can Mischief eat his way out of trouble and reach the circus ......
This bright and lively board book introduces young children to a range of minibeasts and their special characteristics.
Loes Botman's colourful and detailed illustrations bring the different insects - including a butterfly, ladybird, beetle, bee and dragonfly - vivdly to life, and the simple concepts and words make ......
When a family of hamsters are shipwrecked, the Scallywags help by raising money with a costume parade. But every costume The Big Chipper tries to make is a disaster! How will the salty seagull feel when he discovers Deluchio’s cool costume?
Lulu loves her family, but people are always asking, "What are you?" Lulu hates that question. Her brother inspires her to come up with a power phrase so she can easily express who she is, not what she is.
What do you do when you have a fight with your best friend? When you are in a tough situation and have no one to talk to? How do you ask for help when you feel helpless? Being Brave Too is a novel and personal development guide for girls with themes on self-esteem and resilience. It is the sequel to Being Brave.
It's spring and Pippa and Pelle are getting their garden ready for the new year. They dig the earth and plant some little seeds.
In the spring sunshine the seeds soon begin to grow, bringing friendly ladybirds, caterpillars and butterflies to the garden. What delicious treats will Pippa and Pelle have to eat when ......
Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies -- these are the creatures of Scottish folklore. Award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and enchanting fairy tales. ......
Encounter magical shamans, mighty eagles and terrifying dragons in this lavishly illustrated, adaptation of the classic Finnish epic.
This superb prose retelling of Finland's national folk saga is brought to life with exquisitely detailed artwork of magical creatures, snowy mountains, adventurous heroes and dark ......
An empowering story that demonstrates that a learning difference like dyslexia doesn't define who you are. Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a brilliant storyteller. With the help of a teacher, Beatrice uses a tape recorder so she can speak her words and them play them back, as a technique for learning in whole new way.
When SOS is struck by a heatwave, the students decide to cool off with ice creams and a swim at the beach. But in the rush to escape the school, Samuel So ’n’ Slow is left behind. Can the sloth catch up to his friends before the temperature gets even hotter?
Charlie feels like he has a whirling, twirling motor running inside him all the time and sometimes he just can't settle. When his mom wants to talk to him, he figures he's in trouble - but she has a surprise for him instead! Includes a note with more information on ADHD, behaviour management, and helping children focus on the positives.
When Gerda the blue whale was very small, her mother would sing a beautiful song telling her that if she were ever lost she should look to the stars and they would guide her.
When it's time for the little whale to leave home, her adventures take her from the warm waters of the equator to the freezing poles. ......