Relive the whole story of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in this fantastic photo-filled book. Join Bilbo Baggins on his amazing journey in this fully illustrated storybook of the first of Peter Jackson’s stunning Hobbit movies. Packed with stills from the film, this is one book that Hobbit fans and movie-goers will not want to miss!
The boy, the bear and the dog are the best of friends. In This Is the Bear and the Picnic Lunch, the boy prepares a picnic and leaves the bear in charge of it while he goes to find his shoes and socks. But guess who runs off with it while he's away? In This is the Bear and the Bad Little Girl, the boy and the bear are sharing an ice cream together in a cafe, but when a little girl takes a fancy…
In the series' third book, a boy accidentally leaves his pet bear in the park to endure a scary, and humorous, night adventure. By the author of This Is the Bear and the Bad Little Girl. Original.
READ AND SHARE is a unique first library for parents and children that helps build early readers’ confidence. Grouped in four progressive levels, Read and Share books - available individually for the first time - are specially selected for qualities that encourage literacy skills and a love of reading. Sixteen top-quality books with notes for extending reading fun inspire the confidence pa…
Open your heart and imagination to this magical fantasy about friendship and reading... One sunlit afternoon, ab ear discovers a mysterious fragment of paper that leads him to a cabin and to an unlikely friend. Although he can't understand her words, he returns day after day all summer to hear the woman read to him. Each night he carries the sound of her stories--of sailors and goddesses and…
When four big chickens see a wolf sneaking near their coop, they run into the woods to hide. But for a bunch of big chickens, running away from danger isn t as easy as it looks. As they continue on their way, they wonder: What if they get stuck in a ditch? What if they hit an iceberg in the lake? What if they step into a cow patty? "Ewww!"Brimming with silliness and the kind of slapstick humor …
Bilbo Baggins and the Company are on the final leg of their quest to recapture the lost Kingdom of Erebor, and defeat the evil Dragon, Smaug. Join them on their journey with this storybook, packed with stunning images from Peter Jackson’s thrilling movie. Essential reading for any hobbit fan!
"The terrifying experience of being alone in the woods is rendered through the eyes of a young Indian boy. . . A familiar story arc conveyed through traditional art captivates with its freshness and originality." - Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews "Shyam’s stylized, boldly outlined forms brim with energy... A simple, satisfying story, much enriched by its cultural grounding and handsome art.…
The JUST FOR YOU!(tm) series features 24 beginning readers written and illustrated by people of color. Young readers will see themselves and their experiences reflected in these delightful books. They will read about how the characters spend their time with family and friends-at home, in school, at the park or barber shop, and other places in their community. These age-appropriate stories inclu…
"Jumpy Finds Courage on Ground Hog Day" is full-colour illustrated paperback book. It reflects a young Ground Hog that is torn between his unhealthy fear of his shadow and his heartfelt desire to join the older ground hogs in the grand Ground Hog Day celebration. Enjoy this small excerpt from the book: "...Jumpy stopped in amazement at the brightness of the land. Never before had he'd seen su…