The sequel to the book Dune Messiah. ... The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilities making them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides. Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia's rule is not absolute. The displaced House Corrino is plotting to regain the throne while the fanatical Fremen are being provoked into open revolt by the enigmatic figure known only as The ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Peter, Phyllis and Roberta's lives change overnight when their father is taken away by two strangers. They move from the comfort of their London home to a small country cottage, and are left to their own devices while their mother writes day and night to support the family. But with their new poverty comes more freedom than they ever dreamed of, and the railway line at the bottom of their garden offers the trio a world of new friendships that will change their lives forever. A tale of blissful independence and adventure, Edith Nesbit's beloved ... |
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This beautiful gift book presents 100 poems, organised by theme to encourage the discovery of new favourites. Bright, colourful illustrations are packed with charm and detail to capture the imaginations of young children. Poems include classics from Robert Burns, William Wordsworth, Christina Rossetti, Louisa M Alcott and Edward Lear. ... |
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Complete and unabridged with an afterword by Nicolette Jones. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Whilst out playing in the countryside, five children come across "It" - a cantankerous little sand fairy who agrees to grant them one wish every day, though its effects will only last until sunset. The possibilities seem endless to the adventurous siblings but whatever their wishes, whether it’s having piles of money, growing wings, or disposing of their annoying infant brother, their days never seem to go as planned. Indeed, the consequences of all their wishes lead the children into many thrilling and often ... |
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Learn with words. ... Help children build confidence in language as they boost their creative writing skills. Simple examples show how words are used. Colourful and imaginative illustrations encourage creativity with words. Illustrations by: Maria Herbert-Liew. ... |
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Three children and their mother move to a new home because their father gets sent away. They are sad at the beginning of their new life, but they make a new friend along the way and live a lot of adventures. The three children go to live in the country. Their house is near a train station. They go there with their mother. But their father isn't there. The train station is an exciting place. Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis are always there. And they do a lot of exciting things. Vocabulary areas: Love, Feelings, Family, Trains, Nature. Grammar and Structure: Simple Present: states and habits, Present Continuous: actions in ... |
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Selection: Чавдар Атанасов. ... The fun continues! New and even funnier jokes with more amazing illustrations! More laughter and a new reason for your children to pick up and read a book! The jokes are approved by a child psychologist. Read more about the function of humor in the introduction. The first part of the booklet is in a larger font, suitable for beginners in reading. After the middle, the font gradually decreases after children have mastered the skill of independent reading. The book is part of the Jokes for Kids series by Vision Books. ... |
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Selection: Чавдар Атанасов. ... Who doesn’t enjoy a good laugh? Children of all ages love telling each other jokes and the wonderful illustrations in this book only add to the entertainment, being pretty funny in of themselves. This book will surely bring joy to the whole family. You can read more on the importance of humor in the introduction. We hope if your children have fun with these jokes they will be motivated to read even more. The first part of the booklet is in a larger font, suitable for beginners in reading. After the middle, the font gradually decreases after children have mastered the skill of independent ... |
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Illustrator: Colin King. This book is a special of "Usborne miniature editions" series. ... Did you know that a pin head as hot as the sun would kill you from 150 km. (100 miles) away? Or that more people speak Mandarin than any other language in the world? This miniature edition of the best-selling "The Usborne Children's Encyclopedia" is fascinating, fun and packed with amazing facts. It covers a vast scope of information - from the Earth, its plants and animals, to its people and their discoveries. What makes rainbow? Why do people wear clothes? Now do birds fly? Don't panic - the answers ... |
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A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been ... |
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Return to Tokyo for a royal wedding in Tokyo Dreaming, by Emiko Jean - the sequel to the Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller Tokyo Ever After. When Japanese-American Izumi Tanaka learned her father was the Crown Prince of Japan, she became a princess overnight. Now, she's overcome conniving cousins, salacious press, and an imperial scandal to finally find a place she belongs. She has a perfect bodyguard turned boyfriend. Her stinky dog, Tamagotchi, is living with her in Tokyo. Her parents have even rekindled their college romance and are engaged. A royal wedding is on the horizon! Izumi' ... |
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Four fun books featuring the characters from "Tales from Acorn Wood". ... Join Fox, Pig, Rabbit, Bear and all their friends in the Tales From Acorn Wood Little Library, including four early learning books based on the bestselling preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of the modern classic "The Gruffalo". The set includes the following books: "Colours" - learn how to spot Bear's red waistcoat, Fox's blue socks and the yellow flowers in Rabbit's garden; "Counting" - count from one Pig playing hide-and-seek to ten friends enjoying a sunny ... |
