Scallywag press gb (217 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Follow the journey of a tiny seed to a big, fat, orange pumpkin, as the two friends from WE FOUND A SEED decide to grow a pumpkin for Halloween! As the children tend to their plant throughout the seasons, we explore their emotions: enthusiasm, anxiety, joy and finally a sense of achievement. Using a simple text with poetry and repetition, the book shares with young readers the delight of working with nature, and shows the need to be patient.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Award-winning artist Satoshi Kitamura delivers the powerful message that kindness is more important than money. Nominated for the Greenaway Medal 2021. Celebrate the power of a smile in this deceptively simple story set in a multi-ethnic market. A small boy is planning how to spend his first ever pocket money when disaster strikes and he's left with only one coin. His day seems to be ruined until he sees a Smile Shop. In a surprise ending, the world is put to rights and suddenly the whole world is smiling again.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Rabbit and his dad are going to the park, but will they ever be ready to leave the house?Find out in this tender and humorous family comedy where each has to be patient and tolerant with the other, and finally both are ready for fun!As the tension mounts, children will relate to the familiar drama, and adults will recognise the need for mindfulness in everyday life.This book celebrates a child's relationship with his dad, and will get children joining in with cries of 'Ready!'Marjoke Henrichs' debut 'No! said Rabbit' was shortlisted for the Booktrust Storytime Prize and been translated into twelve languages.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'The Wimbledons were sleeping. It was very, very late, When Wilma heard a spooky sound, Which made her sit up straight. "That's very odd," said Walter. "I don't recognize the tune." "It's only Stanley," Walter said. "He's howling at the moon."' Whoever heard of a dog who can sing, cook and do DIY around the house? He makes a lot of noise and mess, but he's forgiven as does mend the TV. Not until the very end do we, or the hapless Wimbledon family, see just exactly what Stanley the dog has been planning all along!Long listed for the UKLA Award 2022.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. "A seed falls, And settles into the ground, And the Sun shines, And the rain comes down, And the seed grows."To understand how a seed becomes a sunflower, you have to peek beneath the soil and wait patiently as winding roots grow, a stalk inches out of the earth, and new seeds emerge among blooming petals.With evocative and lively illustrations, A Seed Grows offers a close-up view of each step of this process and the ways in which flowers and seeds depend on other creatures, with a striking fold-out spread of a full-grown sunflower and additional material at the back of the book explaining the science of plant life cycles.The final quiz and suggested activities are a fun way to re-inforce what has been learnt.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Music, nature and imagination combine to create an unforgettable experience!When Hannah spots a leaf on the grass, she thinks it looks like a violin, and decides to see if she can play it. Soon birds, insects, rabbits, dogs, squirrels and even clouds are singing and dancing to the music!A joyful book that celebrates play, creativity and the imagination within us all.'A book to capture a child's imagination and encourage it to soar.' Books for Keeps, starred review'The opportunities it opens for talking, wondering and creating are huge.' Love Reading.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A hilarious story from master of the absurd, Jon Agee, where a boy finds out that his pet rhinoceros can do more than he bargained for! Shortlisted for The Children's Book Award 2023. If you should ever get a rhinoceros for a pet, you're in for a surprise. It won't chase a ball. Or a stick. Or a frisbee. In fact, according to the experts, a rhinoceros does only two things: pop balloons and poke holes in kites. But don't be discouraged. As you'll discover in this book, rhinoceroses can do more-so much more-than that.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Abigail has ADHD and can't concentrate, but one teacher knows just how to get her engaged.Abigail is frustrated. She can't focus on writing and fools around instead. She is sent to the cooling down room. After that is music class, and she can't make any of the instruments work! Just when things are about to go wrong again, the teacher discovers exactly what to do to engage this little girl, and Abigail ends up finding a special voice of her very own.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. In this stunning story from the creator of The Rabbit Listened, a child and their grandfather take a walk in the woods and discover more about themselves and their feelings.Finn is in a horrible mood and doesn't want to talk about it, but after some persuading, agrees to go for a hike with Grandpa.Throughout their forest walk, they see many different things: big, strong trees with networks of roots growing underneath, still water with schools of fish swimming below, and an expectant bird with eggs nestled under her. Grandpa explains that people also have hidden feelings beneath the surface, and despite appearances, may be feeling the say way you do.Visual clues such as the beautiful quilt endpapers hint that both are grieving for the loss of Finn's granny.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. The autistic sister in this sibling pair is non verbal, but she finds plenty of ways to communicate and have fun with her brother. Although she can't talk, this little girl understands everything, and has plenty to say, and lots of ideas. Through body language, drawing pictures, making gestures or using flash cards, she is able to contribute to their life together. Her brother and granny are able to understand her whether she needs help or is helping them.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Join our Poetry Street party and get creative! Do you like stringing words together to see what they look like and what they sound like? Do you have rhythms dancing in your head as you drift through the day? Do you rhyme all the time while your feet tap a beat? If you answered YES to all or most of these questions then you're pretty much hooked on words. Now - together - let's take a walk down Poetry Street!With an introduction to welcome readers and creative writing ideas, you will find fifty two poems for any week of the year. Accompanied by imaginative illustrations, this book is both the perfect gift and ideal writing manual for the classroom. Mark Elvins (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. In a medieval land where dinosaurs still roam, lowly stable boy Henry Fairchild joins the brave Dino Knights and rides into adventure on the back of a T-Rex. A fast-paced action-adventure series about bravery, friendship, and being your best self.When Henry's homeland is threatened, and his master Lord Harding is thrown into danger, Henry's gift at making the dinos obey him means the Dino Knights really need him. But will they accept a stable boy into their elite group? After minimal training Henry is launched into battle and his quick wits, daring and kindness win the day. Dino enthusiasts will love that each knight rides a different type of dino, and will enjoy the dramatic and realistic illustrations. Themes of self belief and empathy are combined with high drama for a thrilling roller coaster of a read.For fans of Beast Quest and How To Train Your Dragon.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. It's a dark and stormy night and Toby cannot sleep. The whole house seems to be tossing and turning like a ship in the middle of the ocean.and soon Toby enters a fantasy world where he is indeed at sea, caught up in a strange and wild adventure. Luckily, Toby's cat makes up the crew of his ship, and together they chart a course through the storm and fend off a giant sea monster - with the last minute help of a mystery submarine which comes to their aid. But hang on, the submarine is manned by his Grandma and Grandpa! Soon they are back in the safety of the harbour, ready for breakfast - but lift the flap for one last surprise! Dramatic and surreal, there is danger and bravery with a large dose of the surreal, and lots more to notice on every re-read.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. When Lily takes a walk with her dog Nicky, she notices many lovely things. But poor Nicky only sees monsters lurking at every turn. By interpreting the pictures, the reader can understand that Nicky's fears are only imaginary.This funny and gently scary picture book was originally published in the 1980s and has now become a classic. The clever concept and humour will delight both children and their parents, and help little ones to conquer their nightmares.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Ivy and Tom embark on a hunt for spell ingredients with Griselda, the Sand Witch, and together they journey to a far away island volcano. There, they stumble on a sinister plot by the evil Vampixies to suck all the magic out of Miracula forever! Can Ivy and her friends save not only Miracula but the existence of magic itself.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. On a cold afternoon in January, Brian sees a little Christmas tree, stripped of its decorations and discarded by the roadside. He immediately decides to take the tree home with him and look after it.but will it be as easy as he thinks, and will his family be pleased? This is a beautiful gift book with themes of empathy and environment, as well as all the magic of Christmas!Long listed for the Klaus Flugge Prize. Bethan Welby (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Age range 3+Being able to buy fruit is something we take for granted, but what if we had to grow our own? A little girl helps Granny Pip as she plants fruit bushes, feeds them with fertiliser, prunes and then harvests. Growing fruit is hard work, but eating it is delicious! The fourth title in the Follow My Food series about where our food comes from and how it's produced, with themes of sustainability and animal welfare.'The bright illustrations and short bursts of clear text make this a good book to use in EYFS to help explain where our food comes from.' - School Librarian'Bright, clean, papercut illustrations create some striking spreads.the text is fact-filled but never dull.' - Books for Keeps'A really gorgeous, engaging and colourful non-fiction book for young children.' - The Book Deli.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Starting kindergarten is a big milestone - and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can't wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he's up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can't wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements - and then wake up to start another day. Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes's empowering story will give new kindergarteners a reassuring confidence boost, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton's illustrations exude joy.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A girl follows Polly the worker bee collecting pollen and nectar from various flowers, and bringing it back to the hive where it is stored in the honeycomb. We meet the queen bee and the drones, and finally see honey being harvested and enjoyed.This narrative non-fiction picture book for the very young also contains a simple quiz, a gallery of pictures, further information about bees and a recipe containing honey.Part of the FOLLOW MY FOOD collection, along with MILLY COW GIVES MILK, SHELLY HEN LAYS EGGS, GRANNY PIP GROWS FRUIT, which aim to give children an understanding of how food is produced, and make them aware of the value of farming and sustainability.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. First in a graphic novel trilogy featuring young kittens Tangle and Eno, and their new and neurodivergent friend Pelly.It's a new year at Cat School - a place where curious kittens learn to become confident cats. After overcoming their nerves, old friends Tangle and Eno look forward to their exciting new schedules. They meet their classmates-including Pelly, a neurodivergent kitten who knows she's a little different and hides her true self to fit in. Can Tangle and Eno learn to understand her? And can Pelly hang in there long enough to understand them. Rose Robbins (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A priceless golden chalice has been stolen from Fergus McSwaggers, fearsome chief of the squelchy Bog Islands . and he wants it back! Can Flynn and the crew of the Black Hound solve their most dangerous case yet, battling deadly ice pirates, outsmarting squabbling clans, and facing the scariest beast of all the Seven Seas, the monstrous, cat-like Mogdrod?The second in the exciting Flyntlock Bones detective adventure series, this is a humorous book for both boys and girls, and it's packed with quirky black and white illustrations which really make the story come alive. Elvins, Mark (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: New. A daring young astronaut arrives on Mars, certain he will find life there. He has even brought a gift of chocolate cupcakes. But soon he realises he's made a mistake as the planet seems to be totally barren except for one little flower. However, as only the audience can see, if only he would turn around he would meet the friendly Martian who is always lurking shyly one step behind! As he settles in for the journey home, he cracks open his cupcakes-only to discover that someone has eaten them all! Fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen will love this slapstick adventure where the last laugh is on our intrepid but not so clever hero.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. In this twist on the favourite childhood game, the reader must solve a riddle to guess which animal is hiding, and then search for it in the beautifully detailed illustrations. Come on a playful journey through the day from dawn to dusk. Exquisite, intricate illustrations encourage young readers to learn about the natural world. The text provides the clues, and the pictures provide the answers, which are confirmed after a page turn. This beautiful gift book provides hours of entertainment and a satisfying bedtime ending.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. First in a highly illustrated chapter book series for boys and girls, Ivy Newt is guaranteed to get the youngest readers hooked!Ivy's parents, the King and Queen of the Sand Witches, have prepared her a show-stopping birthday present - a magic act where they disappear! But hold on, they really have disappeared! Foul work is at play, and to rescue Ivy's parents, she and Tom must travel all over Miracula on broomsticks and flying carpets, making friends along the way, and pulling together to defeat Clawdelia Thorn, evil Queen of Grotland. Magda Brol (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: New. In the third title of this pirate investigator trilogy, the Countess of Bohemia's jewels have been stolen by a ghost. Not just any old ghost, but the ghost of Captain Scarletbeard, the scariest pirate who ever lived! Flynn and the crew of the Black Hound descend the murky depths to Davy Jones's Locker, where they uncover a ghoulish plot that threatens the survival of the Seven Seas.Larger than life characters, and a story with lots of twists and turns, are lavishly illustrated with hilarious black and white drawings sure to entice new readers.Age range 7+. Mark Elvins (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Sunday Times Culture Magazine Book of the Week;There's a wall in the middle of the book, and our hero-a young knight-is sure that the wall protects his side of the book from the dangers of the other side-like an angry tiger and giant rhino, and worst of all, an ogre who would gobble him up in a second! But our knight doesn't seem to notice the crocodile and growing sea of water that are emerging on his side. When he's almost over his head and calling for help, who will come to his rescue? An individual who isn't as dangerous as the knight thought-from a side of the book that might just have some positive things to offer after all! Jon Agee is brilliant in his use of the page turn, visual storytelling, and deadpan humour, and appeals to fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen. Jon Agee (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. No visit to an art gallery can rival this one!Tom visits a very special exhibition where each picture features a cat. One by one, the cats all leap out and follow him, until a very large, scary cat makes them rush back to the safety of their frames. But these aren't just any cats or any pictures!Ruth Brown has created her own unique and amusing masterpieces in the style of twelve well known painters from around the world.Young children will enjoy discovering the pictures with Tom, watching the increasing number of cats following him around, and matching the cats with the pictures. The perfect introduction to the world of fine art.'Exceptional draughtsmanship makes all her books a feast.a book to lead readers to 13 painters from Mondrian to Munch and Kahlo to Klimt.' - Sunday Times Culture Magazine'Cleverly conceived and superbly executed.' - Red Reading HubAge range 3 to 6.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A little boy and girl find a seed, and decide to keep it safe. They play with it but it doesn't grow. What must they do to make it grow? When it flowers and dies they find it has left them lots of new seeds to plant. Perfect to get children interested in gardening and introduce them to the plant life cycle and seasons.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Albie arrived wearing NOTHING but fur, he could have been either a Him or Her. Most teddy bears let their owner decide, but Albie would not, for a bear has its pride. But each outfit that Albie purchases - from fairy to pirate, from cowboy to elegant city gent - proves unsuitable in some way, and by the end of the week his bedroom is heaped with discarded clothes. How will he dress in order to feel like himself? A hilarious story in verse that's great to read aloud, about dressing up and one bear's search for his own identity.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A fast-paced fantasy adventure, set in a medieval land where dinosaurs still roam. Dramatic illustrations of knights and a dinosaur field guide add appeal for the most reluctant reader. When the Highlanders are attacked and kidnapped by their ruthless neighbours, the Dino Knights are torn between avenging Ellie's Highlander family or protecting Brecklan which is now under threat. Ellie and Henry risk everything and disobey orders to go to the rescue. But in doing so they make a powerful new ally who will help them save Brecklan.This second book in the series can also be read as a stand alone.For ages 7-11. Jeff Crosby (illustratore).…