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It's the night before Christmas and all through Mr Men houses not a creature is stirring, but in the sky overhead there are some very special visitors on their way.

En classe, la maîtresse est vraiment chouette. Même quand elle punit Clotaire, qui est le dernier. Et pendant la récré, avec les copains, si on évite le Bouillon (c'est le surveillant), on peut se battre et jouer à des jeux incroyables. C'est pourquoi Nicolas, Alceste, Geoffroy, Eudes, Clotaire, Maixent, Rufus, Joachim et Agnan, le chouchou, ont toujours hâte de retourner à l'école.

This is a new title in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read.Based on a traditional Indian tale, the story follows Manu, who one day rescues a tiny talking fish from a stream and gets far more than he bargained for.The luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey.Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.

The hilarious Christmas story of a dog who rids a young Santa of his slacker ways. It's Christmastime, and young Santa is doing a lot of sitting around. Every now and then he'll eat some fruitcake or watch TV, but the elves and Santa's dog, Rodney, do all the work. When Christmas Eve arrives and Santa falls asleep in the sleigh, Rodney takes charge. Soon, the determined dog has the North Pole buzzing with efficiency, and he even gives Santa lessons about what to eat to lookjolly and how to drive a sleigh. But will Rodney ever get Santa Claus to start doing his job?

Each spread features four sturdy sliding doors — behind each door is the hidden answer to a question. Bright photographic images feature everyday, familiar objects Interactive titles which encourage learning of early concepts.

Introduces three key first concepts: letters, number and colors. Helps babies and toddlers to build their early vocabulary. Large, colorful and sturdy format to withstand repeated learning fun.

Neverland is calling again. Something is wrong in Neverland. Dreams are leaking out-strangely real dreams, of pirates and mermaids, of warpaint and crocodiles. For Wendy and the Lost Boys it is a clear signal-Peter Pan needs their help, and so it is time to do the unthinkable and fly to Neverland again. But back in Neverland, everything has changed-and the dangers they find there are far beyond their dreams... Specially commissioned by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children as the winner of their competition to write the official sequel to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, Peter Pan in Scarlet is a thrilling adventure that you will never forget. Proceeds from every copy sold will go to benefit Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. This new version brings the adventure to new life with full colour illustrations throughout by David Wyatt, and a new version of the text by Geraldine McCaughrean, to make the story accessible to younger readers. A beautiful book to share and to treasure.

В основу адаптации положена увлекательная повесть-сказка известного английского писателя Алана А. Милна о медвежонке Винни-Пухе и его друзьях. Эта повесть пользуется неизменным успехом у детей, готовых бесконечно читать и перечитывать ее, отправляясь в мир захватывающих приключений. Книга содержит комментарий, упражнения, словарь и предназначена учащимся 5—6 классов средних школ, лицеев, гимназий, 2—3 классов школ с углубленным изучением английского языка, а также широкому кругу лиц, изучающих английский язык самостоятельно или под руководством преподавателя.

Трагедия Уильяма Шекспира (1564-1616) «Король Лир» принадлежит к числу лучших произведений мировой драматургии. В центре внимания великого английского драматурга и поэта находится полная Трагизма история деспотичного короля, который на склоне лет впервые сталкивается с реальной жизнью и раскаивается в своих ошибках, но уже не может предотвратить трагических событий, причиной которых стали его собственные заблуждения. Текст книги адаптирован, снабжен лексико-грамматическим комментарием, переводом трудных слов, а также упражнениями, направленными на развитие навыков речевой деятельности. Книга рассчитана на учащихся школ, гимназий, лицеев, а также на широкий круг лиц, изучающих английский язык самостоятельно.

В центре внимания великой трагедии Уильяма Шекспира (1564-1616) «Макбет» — непомерное честолюбие, которое превращает храброго воина и признанного героя в зловещего убийцу, захватившего власть в свои руки ценой кровавого злодеяния. Текст книги адаптирован, снабжен лексико-грамматическим комментарием, переводом трудных слов, а также упражнениями, направленными на развитие навыков речевой деятельности. Книга рассчитана на широкий круг лиц, изучающих английский язык.

George likes peace and quiet, but his neighbour Harriet rides a noisy motorbike and Louis plays the trumpet. They work out a rota for noisy and quiet days. George completes a crossword with a bit of help from his friends, and then Harriet rushes him to the newspaper office on her motorbike so he can enter the crossword competition.

Delphine et Marinette sont bien imprudentes. Elles ouvrent la porte au loup, recueillent un cerf en fuite et invitent les bêtes de la ferme dans la maison transformée en arche de Noé... Un canard part en voyage et ramène une panthère aux yeux d'or. Un mauvais jars mord les jambes des fillettes qui se réveillent un matin changées en âne et en cheval. Il se passe des choses très étranges dès que les parents sont partis. Avec son art incomparable du récit, Marcel Aymé signe là des contes drôles et surprenants, où l'imaginaire prend bien souvent le pas sur le réel...

For ages 2 and up. Interactive book. Help develop learning skills. Sturdy doors to slide. Hidden surprises and questions encourage learning.

This title is part of four new titles in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. Each of these four exciting new stories is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.

Numbers pack comes in a sturdy reusable storage box containing 15 child and parent-friendly cards with rounded corners. Ten of the cards feature the numbers 1 through 10, and each has a photograph with touch-and-feel textures on one side of the card, and information for the parent and child on the other side. The other five cards reinforce number concepts. An additional Parenting Guide card in every box includes skill-building activities.

- A handy-sized guide to England’s capital city. — Contains a brief history of London from Roman times to today, as well as a guide to its people, places and tourist attractions. — Written in clear and easy-to-follow language and packed with colourful illustrations, photographs and maps. — With Internet links to recommended websites with virtual tours and further information.

We are delighted to be reissuing this lovely book, with new cover artwork from Ian Beck. It's a collection of rhymes to enjoy, when baby is on your knee or cradled in your arms; jolly rhymes for playful babies and gentle rhymes for sleepy babies. Many traditional favourites are here, including 'This is the Way the Ladies Ride', 'Rub-a-Dub-Dub', and 'Rock-a-Bye-Baby' — and they are all cheerily illustrated by Ian Beck. The rhymes are gathered into four sections: knee-jogging rhymes; bouncing and dancing rhymes; patting and clapping rhymes; and lullabies and rocking rhymes — and there are introductory notes for parents at the beginning of each section. The accompanying CD, neatly packaged within the back cover flap, includes a musical arrangement for every rhyme, either based on the familiar tune or specially composed. This is the perfect package to introduce babies to music, movement and rhythm — great for playtime and bedtime.

In this classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale that follows the tradition of “Hansel and Gretel” and “Snow White”, a young peasant boy is predestined to greatness — once he overcomes an outlandish decree from the king. Demanding that the boy pluck three golden hairs from the scalp of the devil in order to win the princess’s hand, the king dispatches him to the devil’s cottage in the woods. Along the way many helpers materialize, including the devil’s grandmother, helping the boy on his quest and reassuring readers that the peasant boy will prevail. Illustrations of the deep forest creep and crawl thrillingly — with hidden snakes and demons for children to identify — as the hero pushes on towards his encounter with the devil.

Olga da Polga is a guinea-pig with a wild imagination, and from the minute she arrives at her new home, she begins entertaining all the other animals in the garden with her outrageous stories. As well as telling all her tall tales, she also has time to get up to all kinds of mischief and have lots of wonderful adventures too.

Ideal for preschool children. Helps children to recognize animals and learn their names. Beautiful photographs of all sorts of animals. Tough, sturdy pages.

- Full-colour illustrations of the flags of all the countries in the world, plus institutions such as the UN. — Each illustration is accompanied by a short description and essential details. — Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about flags and countries. — A classic Usborne series reissued using the latest reproduction technology for accuracy of colour and detail.

Ideal for all preschool children. Basic concepts of numbers and counting introduced with fun activities to reinforce learning. Illustrated with beautiful color photographs.

Pull the tabs and lift the flaps on this Christmas journey with Bear! When Santa sets off to deliver the presents poor Christmas Bear is left behind. How will Bear make it to Tom's house in time for Christmas morning? With all sorts of novelties to play with, from flaps to wheels, little hands will love to follow the adventures of the Christmas Bear as he travels far and wide. With an eye-catching foiled cover, this paperback edition of the pop-up book is sure to delight.

One of four new, vehicle-themed titles in the hugely successful Busy Books series It's a very busy day at the airport! The simple push or pull of a tab in this chunky, interactive board book can cause all sorts of amazing things to happen: bags go round the carousel, helicopters take off and aeroplanes fly through the clouds! Full of delightful detail and magical mechanisms, this is the perfect book for keeping busy hands and busy minds entertained for hours.