Category Archives: Travel Guides
Hell and High Water
From the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Buffalo Soldier comes the astonishing story of a young man`s quest to find justice for his father. Set in eighteenth-century Devon, this is the story of Caleb, the son of a poor puppeteer. When his father is wrongfully accused of theft and sentenced to transportation, Caleb is left all
Maxwell Mutt and the Squirrel Without a Story
Second in the series of funny animal adventures in the city, for fans of Dick King-Smith, Awesome Animals and Disney classics; illustrated by Jim Field.Mazwell Mutt and the Downtown Dogs are ready for another adventure when they meet Ant; an unusually small squirrel in search of a story. Luckily, the city has a new mystery
Voyages in the Underworld of Orpheus Black
A lyrical and dreamlike story of two brothers in conflict amidst the devastation of WWII London.Harry Black wakes in hospital to learn that his brother Ellis has almost certainly been killed by a V2 rocket falling during a German air raid on London. In a state of wounded delirium, Harry`s mind begins to blur the
A First Book of Nature
This is an exquisite book that evokes a child`s first experience of nature. From beachcombing to stargazing, from watching squirrels, ducks and worms to making berry crumble or a winter bird feast, this is a remarkable book – part poetry, part scrapbook of recipes, facts and fragments – and a glorious reminder that the natural
Guess How Much I Love You Book Chart
Love is not an easy thing to measure. Will Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare find a way to describe how great their feelings are for each other? This charming miniature paperback edition of the bestselling Guess How Much I Love You comes with a matching envelope and an attractive bookplate with space for
Animation Studio
This title presents everything you need to create stop-motion videos on your mobile phone or digital camera. You can learn how to make stop-motion videos like a professional. Using tips and tricks from the experts, discover 2-D and 3-D techniques with puppets, clay-modelling, morphing and pixilation. From storyboarding to the editing suite, you`ll find everything
Meeting Cezanne
When Yannick learns that he is to stay with his Aunt Mathilde in the South of France, he cannot believe his luck. If the paintings of his mother`s beloved Cezanne are to be believed, surely Provence is paradise itself. So begins an idyllic month for the young boy: roaming the gentle hills and rolling valleys
The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice
Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He`ll take you on a tour of Rome`s most famous moments and most colourful characters – from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On
The Nowhere Box
Could George`s escape away from his pesky brothers be a bit too successful? An ode to imagination – and annoying but indispensable siblings. George`s little brothers wreck his toys and his games and trail after him wherever he goes. Try as he might, there`s just no hiding from them. George has had enough! So he
Dolphin Baby
Follow baby Dolphin on his great adventure in the big blue ocean with this perfect first reference book, teeming with new discoveries. The moment Dolphin Baby pops into the blue, he swims up, up, up…and takes his very first breath. From then on, the baby calf swims close to his mother`s side, discovering all there
Charley`s First Night
This story tells of the beginning of a close bond of friendship between Henry and his new pet dog, Charley. On Charley`s first night, Henry carries his new puppy in his old baby blanket, all the way to his house. He shows Charley every room, saying, “This is home, Charley.” Henry`s parents make it very
Pirate Queen: The Legend of Grace O`Malley
A captivating retelling of the story of Grace O`Malley, the Pirate Queen of Ireland.Grace is a true daughter of the fearsome O`Malley clan, and while still a child she yearns to help her father fight to keep Henry VIII`s invading English armies out of Ireland. But battlefields are not seen as places for women, and