"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was initially met with mixed reviews but has since become one of Stevenson's most famous works and a classic of Gothic literature.
Oliver is growing up in an orphanage... until the day he dares to ask for more. Suddenly, he is cast out into a world of colourful characters, in which he will have to keep his wits about him and even pick pockets to survive. A retelling of the classic story by Charles Dickens, for children growing in their reading confidence and ability. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with re…
A playful alphabet book featuring a variety of characters and scenes. In this whimsical alphabet book, Dr. Seuss takes young readers on a delightful journey through the ABCs with colorful illustrations and engaging rhymes.
The book tells the story of a teddy bear named Corduroy who lives in a department store. Despite his missing button, he dreams of finding a home. One day, Corduroy goes on a nighttime adventure through the store in hopes of finding his lost button and discovering where he belongs. The next day, a little girl buys him and takes him home, where he finds the love and acceptance he has been searchi…
Lift the flaps and see waht the zoo has sent: the perfect pet in the end. I Wrote to the zoo to send me a pet. They sent me an
Describes the remarkable turtle, which can live almost anywhere, eat almost anything, range in size from tiny to gigantic, and live longer than any other animal.
Alexander could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. He went to sleep with gum in his mouth and woke up with gum in his hair. When he got out of bed, he tripped over his skateboard and by mistake dropped his sweater in the sink while the water was running. He could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
Winnie and Wilbur whizz off for a holiday at the seaside. Winnie can't wait to dive in and explore life under the sea but Wilbur isn't so sure. Water is very wet after all and he feels quite at home dozing on land. But Winnie has an idea. ABRACADABRA! Wilbur has been turned into a cat-fish! Suddenly Wilbur doesn't mind getting wet and he's having so much fun that Winnie decides to turn herself …
delightful children's book featuring Winnie the Witch and her magical adventures. In this story, Winnie uses a flying carpet to embark on an exciting journey.
When Winnie and Wilbur see some unexplained footprints going right across the grass, they want to know who had made them. They think they might find the answer in the deep, dark forest that surrounds their home. But exploring the forest isn't easy, especially when Winnie and Wilbur get separated.