My Dad's A Wrestler by Matt Zurbo 27/07/2009
![]() Louie's dad is a wrestler - The Perculator - but not a famous or even particularly successful one. All of Louie's dad's friends are wrestlers too, and they all wear their masks while milling around the barbie. For all the size and muscle and wrestling masks of The Perculator and his friends, they are actually terrified of Louie's mum, who is the real ruler and strength of the family! Lines That Wiggle by Candace Whitman 27/07/2009
![]() Follow the glittery line that runs through this picture book and turns itself into all kinds of things: the waves above an octopus, the veins in a leaf, the wrappings curling around a mummy, and the trapping threads of a spider web. Candace Whitman's catchy rhyming text is brought to life by a host of creepy critters from first-time illustrator Steve Wilson. Mr Pusskins Best In Show by Sam Lloyd 27/07/2009
![]() From the moment Mr Pusskins spies the prize for Best-Looking Pet, he is smitten. He just has to get his paws on that trophy, and nothing, NOTHING is going to stand in his way ...not even that mean, double-crossing poodle, Madame Fifi Fou-Fou. Mr Pusskins won the Booktrust Early Years Award, was a New York Times Bestseller and his character is recognised as being the grumpiest yet most lovable ginger cat in the children's book world today. So join his fans all over the world! Pearl Verses the World by Sally Murphy 05/07/2009
![]() A moving illustrated verse novel about a girl dealing with isolation at school, and with her grandma’s illness at home. At school, Pearl feels as though she is in a group of one. Her teacher wants her to write poems that rhyme but Pearl’s poems don’t. At home, however, Pearl feels safe and loved, but her grandmother is slowly fading, and so are Mum and Pearl. When her grandmother eventually passes away, Pearl wants life to go back to the way it was and refuses to talk at the funeral. But she finds the courage to deliver a poem for her grandmother that defies her teacher’s idea of poetry – her poem doesn’t rhyme; it comes from the heart. Moon Man by Tomi Ungerer 05/07/2009
![]() In this beautifully illustrated and delightfully quirky tale by one of the world's best-loved and acclaimed storytellers, the Man in the Moon looks down on the happy, dancing people on Earth every night, wishing he could join them. He hitches a ride on a passing comet and crash-lands on Earth, where he quickly finds himself thrown into jail by people who take him for an invader, rather than a friendly visitor. The Moon Man, however, has a most unusual – but perfectly logical – means of escape, and sets out to make his way back home. ![]() Get set for a stupendous survey of the dazzlingly dramatic science that makes you, the world and the whole Universe. Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who will take you on a spectacular scientific adventure; from the bubble, fizz and bang behind chemistry to the brute force of physics. The Brainwaves will shrink down to atomic level to explore the most basic building blocks of science; examine light, sound and heat waves; and prepare for some shocking revelations about electricity. With fantastic pages packed with amazing phenomena to learn about - from radio waves to nanotechnology - timelines, fabulous facts and things to find, discover everything you ever wanted to know about science! ![]() From inspired picture-book creator Polly Dunbar comes a colourful and charming series following the escapades of Tilly and her friends. "I’m not sleepy," says Tiptoe while Tilly gives him his goodnight kiss. Boom! Boom! Boom! goes Tiptoe’s drum while Tilly sings him a goodnight lullaby. Will a bedtime story do the trick and send Tiptoe off to sleep? Ah, yes… Now Tilly must get ready for bed herself. If only there were someone to tuck her in… But wait! Tiptoe is still awake … and he’s come to tuck Tilly in AND give her a goodnight kiss! ![]() Doodle is feeling bitey. And what better to bite than a big bottom - Tumpty's. But poor sore Tumpty is so upset he stamps on Doodle's tail and now both of them are upset and before long everyone is upset. When Doodle and Tumpty apologize, everyone can be happy again. But Doodle is still feeling just a little bit bite. Pets go Pop! by Bob Staake 05/07/2009
![]() Pets from around the planet come to three-dimensional life in this bold and innovative follow-up to TRUCKS GO POP! Kids will love the wide range of hilarious animals that appear in unexpected scenarios, form a card-playing ape, and a jazz-loving lion, to a fearless pilot rhino-with a few more typical household pets sprinkled throughout! There's even a grand pop-up finale with all of the animals humorously brought together on their bus ride to school. The rollicking ending is bound to surprise and delight every animal and pet lover alike! With sturdy but dramatic paper engineering and clever, vibrant illustrations by award-winning artist Bob Staake, PETS GO POP! will take kids on an unforgettable pet-popping romp! | CategoriesAll ArchivesJanuary 2012 |
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