Scallywag press gb (212 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. A classic picture book that addresses anxiety and nightmares with humour.When Lily takes a walk with her dog, Nicky, she notices many lovely things. But poor Nicky only sees monsters lurking at every turn . . .There is just the right amount of horror to provide a thrill, but with a safe and happy ending, and a gatefold flap to reveal a funny final surprise.Those children who had the book in the 1980s are now parents and will enjoy this new edition which has been slightly enlarged and had an extra final vignette and endpapers. …

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).…

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. A priceless golden chalice has been stolen from Fergus McSwaggers, fearsome chief of the squelchy Bog Islands. 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.…

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. 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. 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. 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. The second title in Rob Ramsden's In The Garden series.…

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. "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. 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 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. 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. From the champion of reluctant readers, Jeff Norton, a new title in this fast-paced fantasy series, set in a medieval land where dinosaurs still roam.Now an established Dino Knight, Henry Fairchild sets off to find his lost parents, but is soon caught up in a battle to save the environment of the dinosaurs and to uphold the duty of conservation.This action packed adventure explores themes of family, conservation and duty, and contains a map, gallery of characters, playful chapter headings and a field guide to the different dinosaurs to be found in the book.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This rabbit and bear are inseparable best friends--until now, that is! An irresistible, funny read for all ages.George and Lenny are always together. And it's terrific. They are never alone! So what happens when one of them decides it's time to try some alone time? Is there a way for them to be alone together? Award-winning picture book creator Jon Agee is at his very best in this endearing, silly story of friendship--of asserting yourself, taking a risk, and still being there for your best buddy.…

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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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 of their frames and follow him, until a very large, scary cat makes them rush back to safety.But these aren't just any cats or any pictures! Ruth Brown has created her own unique and amusing masterpieces in the style of thirteen 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.Adults will enjoy the verbal and visual jokes as they guess which real artists are being featured.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. As every year, Bunny looks forward to parking her camper van in a perfect spot, and enjoying her usual routine of relaxing amongst nature - on her own. To her horror, she wakes up to find a noisy purple monster camped right next door! At first she is delighted when a storm blows away his tent, but then she can't help but take pity on his plight, and gradually realises that doing things together can be more fun than solitude.…

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. Hattie the rabbit conjures an amazing succession of animals out of her hat, and for a grand finale produces a wonderful habitat where they can all live. Bigger and bigger animals start appearing and before each page turn is a visual clue as to who will pop out of the hat next.Short listed for the Booktrust Story Time Prize and nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal.…

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. A confident little girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to 'King of the Classroom'.MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten! With her hair freshly braided and her mom's special tiara on her head, she knows she's going to rock kindergarten. But the tiara isn't just for show-it also reminds her of all the good things she brings to the classroom, stuff like her kindness, friendliness, and impressive soccer skills, too! Like 'King of the Classroom', this is the perfect book to reinforce excitement and build confidence in the newest students. Vanessa Brantley-Newton (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. The Times: Summer Reads, Best 20 Children's books 2020Toppsta: 100 most popular books of 2020The Week: Summer Round up, Best reads of 2020'Welcome to the Black Hound - a ship full o' the cleverest pirate investigators ya ever set eyes upon.' The captain pauses. 'You OK, lad? Ya gone paler than a full moon.'When Flynn applies for the job of cabin boy on the Black Hound, he doesn't expect it to be a pirate ship! But soon he's setting sail for the Seven Seas, on a perilous quest to recover ancient treasure bound by a magical curse. The first in a trilogy of three pirate investigator adventures. Mark Elvins (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: New. First paperback edition in this topical non-fiction collection about sustainability, now expanded to include new material.A child follows a day in the life of Milly the cow, as she munches grass with her friends, drinks gallons of water, makes cow pats in the field, and visits the milking parlour with her farmer. Milly's milk is made into butter, cheese and yoghurt.This series encourages children to be environmentally aware by understanding where their food comes from. Each book is full of information that has been fact checked, yet presented in a simple and stylish way to spark the interest of both young children and adults. There is a simple quiz and fun facts at the end to explain more about dairy farming and produce, and this new edition includes a gallery of cow breeds, and a simple recipe using milk.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Where land becomes sky and the sky becomes sea, I first saw the whale, and the whale first saw me. And high on the breeze came his sweet-sounding song 'I've so much to show you, if you'll come along'. Come on a magical journey of wonder and discovery from misty seaside shorelines to cold ice capped seas. This beautiful tale of friendship between a child and a whale invites us to consider our responsibilities towards the environment and makes a direct plea to end plastic pollution.…

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). …