Category Archives: Accessories
Sounds: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
`There are sounds all around you…Which sounds do you like?` This is a simple non-fiction book about the wide variety of sounds we head and how they are made. The text is illustrated with lively photographs of children listening, and making noise! * Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns withsequential events and integrated literary
The Baby Turtle: Band 03/Yellow
This photographic non-fiction book tracks the life of a turtle. Initially meeting the mother, we stay with her eggs and follow a hatched baby turtle along the dangerous sands to the sea. A story of survival, the turtle returns to the beach to lay its own eggs. * Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure
Spiders
A handy, pocket-sized guide to 220 of the world`s spiders, Gem Spiders is the perfect introduction to these `creepy-crawlies` There are approximately 35,000 known species of spider in the world, but it is estimated that the true number in existence could be nearer 70,000. They occur everwhere naturally and, because of their sharp bite and
Merry Christmas, Blue Kangaroo!
A Christmas themed best seller about Lily and her beloved Blue Kangaroo! It`s Christmas Eve, and Lily is excitedly wondering if Father Christmas will come. She has made cards for everyone, helped to decorate the house and put presents under the tree. “This one is just for you, Blue Kangaroo!” she says. “Just for me!”
The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen
Classic cookery writing from the award-winning food writer and author of bestselling autobiography, `Toast`. `The food in “The Kitchen Diaries” is simply what I eat at home. The stuff I make for myself, for friends and family, for Sunday lunch and for snacks. These are meals I make when I am having mates over or
The Female Eunuch (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
The 50th Anniversary edition of the ground-breaking, worldwide bestselling feminist tract. `The Female Eunuch retains that power of transformation; it asserts the possibility of creativity within female experience` Guardian A worldwide bestseller, translated into over twelve languages, The Female Eunuch is a landmark in the history of the women`s movement. Drawing liberally from history, literature
Happy Birthday, Blue Kangaroo!
Lily and Blue Kangaroo – a friendship forever! It`s a double birthday celebration in this heartwarming story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark. Lily has decided – this year she will have a pink birthday. Pink invitations, pink cake and pink presents. But Blue Kangaroo is
The English Civil War: A People`s History
This popular history of the English Civil War tells the story of the bloody conflict between Oliver Cromwell and Charles I from the perspectives of those involved. The compelling narrative draws on new sources such as letters, memoirs, ballads and plays to bring to life the Roundheads and Cavaliers, the foot soldiers, war widows and
Autumn Story
Step into the exquisite miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge in this beautiful new edition of the classic picture book. Bad weather is on the way and the autumn stores are still not gathered in! Quickly, all the mice of Brambly Hedge set to work to finish the harvesting before the rain begins.
Spring Story
Step into the exquisite, miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge in this beautiful new edition of the classic picture book. Wilfred woke early. It was his birthday. He had lots of lovely presents, but the best one was a surprise! Mr Apple had organised a secret celebration picnic and all the mice of
House of Cards
REVISED AND UPDATED WITH BRAND NEW MATERIALThe acclaimed political thriller that first introduced the unforgettable Francis Urquhart MP and launched Michael Dobbs` No 1 bestselling career – now updated with brand new material.Michael Dobbs` entertaining tale of skulduggery and intrigue within the Palace of Westminster has been a huge hit with the public. Its scheming
Jonathan Livingston Seagull: A Story
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, the most celebrated inspirational fable of our time, tells the story of a bird determined to be more than ordinary. This bestselling modern classic, reissued with a beautiful new cover design, is a story for people who want to follow their dreams and make their own rules and has inspired people for
Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories
All 51 Hercule Poirot short stories presented in chonological order in a single volume – plus a bonus story not seen for more than 70 years. `My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the greatest detective in the world.` The dapper, moustache-twirling little Belgian with the egg-shaped head, curious mannerisms and inordinate respect
Paddington Helps Out
The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found on Paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with a brand new cover design. “Oh dear!” said Paddington, “I`m in trouble again.” Somehow trouble always comes naturally to Paddington. What other bear could catch a fish in his hat, or cause havoc in the Browns` kitchen just trying
Paddington Marches on
“I`ve never known such a bear for smelling things out,” said Mrs Bird. Paddington`s sharp nose and his talent for getting into difficulties lead him to an orange marmalade tasting party. His enthusiasm lands him in a barrel of marmalade, causing an avalanche in the warehouse. And, one morning, he sniffs out a surprise for
