Could anyone somersault across the San Andreas fault? Why was Hawaii named after a Sandwich? Of longitude and latitude, which has more "flatitude"? You'll travel the globe (and some of the sky) discovering answers to these and other questions you never knew to ask! There are all sorts of amazing things to know about thousands of "spaces and places to be" within the fantastical world of GE-OG…
An anthology of the best of Puffin poetry, that includes poems by Roger McGough, Michael Rosen, Charles Causley, Benjamin Zephaniah, Spike Milligan, John Agard, and Kit Wright. Each poet's work is illustrated by a different artist.
A wonderful selection of over 100 of Roger's own best-loved poems from his vast Puffin catalogue of poetry collections. Lots of favourites and some lesser known surprises, too. Packed with fabulous Lydia Monks illustrations throughout.
Lyrical text and sweet illustrations highlight children from all around the world engaging in many of the same activities to get ready for bed: taking a bath, brushing teeth, cleaning up toys, and sharing a story before hearing “Good night!” Young readers will learn how to say “Good night” in several different languages, including Mandarin, Italian, Finnish, Swahili, and French.
A collection of short poems written over 1000 years ago by such poets of the Tang Dynasty as Li Po, Yin Luan, and Du Mu
Presents the life and work of the English playwright William Shakespeare and provides information about the theater of sixteenth-century London.
Winner of the TES Information Book Award A colourful new edition of this fascinating introduction to Shakespeare's life, work and times. Readers can find out how Shakespeare lived, what tricks of the trade he used, and how his works have been performed, interpreted and adapted from his own lifetime up to the present day. Also includes useful glossaries of Shakespearean words and characters.
There are joke books and there is megabest jokes. Anear complete collection of absolutely wery funny jokes. This book is packed of humour that will not only make you chuckle but laugh out loud. Funny, crazy and wacky jokes. A joke a day keeps the blues away. Laugh and be HAPPY!
Margaret Wise Brown, the New York Times bestselling author of the perennial classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny, asks children to think deeply about the importance of everyday objects, from apples to spoons. With lyrical words and vivid illustrations by Caldecott winner Leonard Weisgard, The Important Book shows children just how important everyday objects can be. What is the most imp…
Do you want to help the children in your life discover stillness, calm, confidence, and resilience? Children can develop greater joy and concentration through the practices of mindfulness and meditation, and Moody Cow Meditates is the perfect way to introduce them. This vibrant and funny children's book is a playful way to introduce children to the power of meditation. With full color illust…