Category Archives: Accessories
Wenceslas: A Christmas Poem
Beginning with the King`s Cook, who is preparing a sumptuous Christmas Pie, Wenceslas takes us to a medieval feast. The lords and ladies are at their places, the wine is in full flow, the musicians are playing in the gallery and the entertainment has begun. All should be perfect. But when the good King looks
The Cow Who Climbed a Tree
Tina isn`t like the other cows. She believes that the sky is the limit, that everything is possible. But her sisters aren`t convinced and when Tina tells them she has climbed a tree and met a dragon, they decide that her nonsense has gone too far. Off they go into the woods to find her
Model Villages
This is the story of Britain`s model villages: miniature worlds that have captivated garden guests and paying public since the early twentieth century.This history of these small-scale utopias covers their early growth as playthings of the wealthy, their blossoming into fairylands on seafronts during the post-war holiday boom, and of many model villages` gradual decline
Grandpa Green
Grandpa Green wasn`t always a gardener. He was a boy who lived on a farm and a child who had chickenpox. He was a soldier, a husband and, most of all, an artist. Follow his grandson through a garden where memories are handed down through the shapes of topiary trees and imagination recreates things forgotten.
The Sad Ghost Club
Ever felt anxious or alone? Like you don`t belong anywhere? Like you`re almost… invisible? Find your kindred spirits at The Sad Ghost Club. (You are not alone. Shhh. Pass it on.)This is the story of one of those days – a day so bad you can barely get out of bed, when it`s a struggle
The Magic Faraway Tree Collection
When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to the countryside, they discover that their new house lies next to the Enchanted Wood! And in that wood stands the Magic Faraway Tree. This is no ordinary tree – it is home to more magical lands full of elves, pixies, talking creatures and wonderful adventures than the children
The The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage: Book 1
A brilliant mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. Someone has set fire to Mr Hick`s cottage, but who could it be? Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip, Bets and Buster the dog have their very first case to solve. But it`s not easy being detectives with policeman Mr Goon
The Christmas Pig
One boy and his toy are about to change everything…Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve, something terrible happens – DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can
Michaela Strachan`s Really Wild Adventures: A Book of Fun and Factual Animal Rhymes
Take a really wild rhyming adventure with these wacky and wonderful poems from TV presenter Michaela Strachan, perfect for readers aged 5 and up. From trying to out-spit a cobra to pulling out the tooth from a polar bear, join her on real-life animal rescues and daring challenges, plus some guessing games in this action-packed
Healthy for Life: Food and Eating
Food can be confusing! There`s a lot of information out there about which foods are `good` or `bad` for you – and it seems to change every week! And people can sometimes get very stressed about food and eating, and how it affects their bodies. This book for children aged 9+ explains how food works,
Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote
This book tells the story of the campaign to get women the vote in Britain through 14 significant objects. From photos of key people in the campaign through ephemera such as force-feeding equipment, banners and medallions Sarah Ridley brings the story to life. Beginning by looking at the role of women in the 19th Century
The Train Driver`s Manual
You want to be a steam engine driver? It`s not that simple – it`s not just a matter of blowing the whistle, releasing the brakes and opening the regulator. Where is the whistle? Which handle operates the brakes and what is a regulator? And do you really want to be in a locomotive cab where
British Airways: An Illustrated History
There can be few world-class companies that boast the heritage and traditions inherent in the British Airways brand. Indeed, the company that became British Airways operated the world`s first commercial scheduled airline service in 1919. From the early days of aviation through to more recent times, British Airways has stood for high standards of quality
Walworth Memories
Boasting past residents such as Charlie Chaplin, Michael Caine and Robert Browning, Walworth has been the home of a variety of fascinating, famous and friendly characters. Walworth`s history stretches back more than 1000 years, and the stories, memories and traditions created over that time are part of the fabric that makes the town what it
Land Rover: Series I, II, III & Defender
Designed as a utilitarian vehicle for farmers, the Land Rover has become an automotive legend – the best 4×4 x far. Infinitely flexible, they have appeared in short, medium and long wheelbase variants, with a host of body styles and conversions for everything from sixwheeled fire engines to motor homes. It is more than sixty
Secret Kingston Upon Thames
Where were Cut Throat Alley and Heathen Street? How many could be hanged at one time and where? Who won the battle of the town undertakers? Secret Kingston upon Thames goes behind the facades of the familiar to discover the lesser-known aspects of the town`s fascinating past. Kingston upon Thames has many secrets, and as
PESTS: Mouse in Training
From the author/illustrator of the DIARY OF PIG series, winner in the 6-8 category of the Lollies 2018 – meet Stix, the tiny, but heroic mouse who might be living behind your washing machine, and all his pest-y friends (and enemies)…Stix is the size of an egg cup, can jump the width of a dog`s
The Great Brunel
Isambard Kingdom Brunel is a name synonymous with the heroic and inventive engineering of the Victorian era. His personal bravery, persuasive character and refusal to accept the conventional boundaries of his profession led him to a wide range of exceptional achievements. In this revised and updated edition, Chris Morris tracks down Brunel`s legacy to provide
