In this visually arresting graphic novel, surfer and illustrator AJ Dungo remembers his late partner and the shared love of surfing that endured throughout their difficult times.
Dungo explores the beauty and complexity of his relationship with his partner as they face her prolonged battle with cancer. With a passion for surfing at the forefront of this narrative, Dungo intertwines his own story with those of the great heroes of surf in a rare work of non-fiction that is as moving as it is fascinating.
WINNER OF THE 2018 WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE FOR BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK
This surreal modern folk-tale tells the story of an adventurous young girl who must protect a peaceful living creature.
Erin loves to lie on the jetty, looking for the weirdest fish in the sea -- the weirder, the better! And she knows the best ones must be further out, where her mum won't let her go ...Out there in the deepest sea lies the Black Rock: a huge, dark and spiky mass that is said to destroy any boats that come near it! Can Erin uncover the truth behind this mysterious legend?
Julian the mouse has lived alone for as long as he can remember, and that's just the way he likes it. But when an unexpected guest appears for dinner, will he go back to his old routine? Or will he realise that just maybe, every now and again, having a friend to share with can be nice, too...
Now available in paperback!
Welcome to Professor Brownstone's vault - containing ancient relics from around the world, all collected by his famous ancestors! This fan favourite is coming to shelves in paperback! Follow the epic journey of Brownstone's earliest ancestor, Arthur, and travel back to the age of the Vikings where this bookish young adventurer must find the courage to save his village and defeat the mighty beast Fenrir...
Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vaults lies a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes. Venturing into Greek mythology, this is the fourth title in the Brownstone's Mythical Collection.
Full of dangerous challenges, cunning monsters and godly heroes, this title is sure to be a hit with fans of the series and anyone interested in the fascinating tales of Greek mythology.
About Detective Stanley and the Mystery at the Museum
This funny and colorful graphic novel mystery about a plucky detective dog and an art theft case is perfect for early and reluctant readers and fans of Mercy Watson
Chaos at the Art Museum! Can Detective Stanley solve the case?
Detective Stanley has barely sat down for his breakfast pancakes when he receives an invitation he cannot refuse. The Art Museum has been raided on the opening day of the Bleat Mondrian show and Stan has been called to investigate.
The most perplexing thing about the case: Nothing has been stolen! But now Stan finds himself in a tight spot even his powers of deduction could not detect. Can he get himself out of trouble and can he solve the mystery of the Art Museum?
Detective Stanley is a colorful and hilarious young graphic reader that is perfect to be enjoyed by emerging and reluctant readers by themselves, or reading along with a parent, carer or teacher.
Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vault, lie his most prized possessions - a humble collection of books. Filled with stories from his ancestors, they contain tales of fearless fighters, unlikely heroes and legends from years gone by.
Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden Rope and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration... Determined to bring out Marcy's adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the Great Sphinx? Now in Paperback!
Take a peek into the cultural phenomenon that is Drag, in this lusciously illustrated guide to the history of the phenomenon, from ancient theatre to the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Lights. Glamour. Action!
The history of drag has been formed by many intersections: fashion, theatre, sexuality and politics - all coming together to create the show stopping entertainment millions witness today. In this lusciously illustrated guide, journalist Jake Hall delves deep into the ancient beginnings of drag, to the present day and beyond. Vibrant illustrations enhance the rich history from Kabuki theatre to Shakespeare, the revolutionary Stonewall riots to the thriving New York ballroom scene. The book also comes with fascinating glimpses into the future of drag with insights from personalities including The Vixen, Crystal Rasmussen, Sweatmother and Don One.
From Paris Is Burning to Pose and from Lady Bunny to Victoria Sin, nothing will go untouched in this must-have documentation of all things drag.
Did you know that wrestlers have feelings? Knights do too. Even superheroes feel sad sometimes. In fact everyone has feelings - even dads who love their children!
Now in paperback, children will love to recognise the feelings in Keith Negley's bold illustrations which accompany a fun-to-read aloud narrative. Parents can enjoy and engage with children in a light-hearted discussion about emotions and how they affect us all.
Through a tapestry of colourful illustrations and heartfelt moments, this tale kindles the power of self-acceptance, the joy of finding true friendship, and the transformative magic of embracing one's own extraordinary gifts.
Meet Til, a spirited young boy who has an extraordinary quality - he's always on fire. But being ablaze sets him apart from others, leaving him feeling sad and alone. One day, he encounters a twinkling star and discovers a magical friendship that unveils the secret truth: Til's radiant light is a beacon of warmth and brilliance. Soon his vibrant light begins to touch the lives of those around him, inspiring them to find and celebrate their own radiant glows.
The Boy on Fire will ignite young hearts and remind readers of all ages that our differences are what make us shine brightest. Embrace the warmth, embrace the light, and discover the joy of being uniquely you!
Il y a très longtemps, dans la Chine ancienne, vivait un homme honnête et travailleur qui s'appelait Tuan. Tuan se sentait seul et en dépit des efforts de la marieuse, il ne parvenait pas à trouver une jeune fille dont le signe astrologique ou le milieu social lui correspondait. Il continuait donc à travailler dur dans son champ de légumes jusqu'au soir où il découvrit le plus grand escargot qu'il n'ait jamais vu. Prenant le pauvre animal en pitié, il le ramena chez lui. La nuit suivante, en rentrant de sa longue journée de travail, il fut très surpris de voir le dîner le plus fastueux jamais vu prêt sur la table - mais aucune trace du ou de la cuisinière ! Et chaque soir, son dîner était prêt, chaque fois plus faste et plus succulent que la nuit précédente. Déterminé à découvrir qui se cachait derrière ces mets, Tuan mit au point un plan.
The Dinner That Cooked Itself est l'adaptation d'un ancien conte chinois pour les enfants d'aujourd'hui. Kenard Pak et J C Hsyu donnent un nouveau souffle à ce superbe conte qui combine parfaitement magie et réalisme, et illustre que si l'on travaille dur, la chance suivra. Les doubles pages dédiées aux paysages rappellent les plus grands dessins animés. Une introduction facile et amusante à l'astrologie et à la culture chinoise !
« J'avais des doutes depuis quelque temps. Mais maintenant je connais la vérité. Quel-qu'un a remplacé ma soeur par une fille qui lui ressemble beaucoup. » Et voilà comment une petite fille essaye de découvrir exacte-ment ce qui est arrivée à sa soeur. Qui est cette nouvelle soeur ? Pourquoi elle ne veut plus jamais jouer ?
Pour tous ceux qui se sont sentis, un jour, délaissés, Simona Ciraolo peint un doux et gentil portrait de la fugacité de l'enfance et comment l'adolescence - et grandir - peuvent constituer une vraie expérience mystique.
Un livre sur ce qui se passe quand tout autour de vous com-mence à changer...
Les enfants sont méchants et les parents sont gentils. Certains enfants mordent et ne partagent pas leur jouets, et certains encore se battent et font plein de bruit. Rappelons-nous que tous les parents ont été des enfants un jour !
Mais est-ce qu'ils étaient si gentils ?
Hupo and the Aletha love to amble through the bustling streets of their city, talking to shopkeepers and recounting tales of their favourite adventurer, the Great Humdingo -much to the annoyance of everyone around them. But when mysterious, zombifying mists creep into town and the Aletha is captured by a sinister force in the mountains, Hupo's on a mission to set everything to rights. But can he hold onto who he is when everything around him seems so terrible?
Creator Billy Partridge whisks us into his magical tale with whimsical artwork and a story about imagination, adventure, and courage to be yourself, even if you have a big personality.
Chiri is a fun-loving super cook looking for fresh adventures and ingredients, but her love of exploration has landed her in some serious magical trouble and she's going to need all the help she can get to find home again.
Chiri and best friend Dai live in an orphanage right next to the deepest, darkest forest. On a scavenging mission to find some amazing new ingredients for her many culinary experiments, Chiri plunges both her and her best friend into the secret kingdom of Puddin', a secret place plagued by the Thousand Faces Monster and inhabited by all sorts of magical people and critters. Befriending witches, bards, ogres and sorcerers, can our two protagonists make it home and more importantly, can they evade the darkness that has awoken on their arrival?
Meet Hilda. She can't sit still for long before she's off on another adventure, so why not join her in discovering a magical new universe.
While on an expedition to seek out the magical creatures of the mountains around her home, Hilda spots a mountain troll. As she draws it, the blue-haired explorer starts to nod off... waking up to find herself lost in a snowstorm and the troll totally disappeared. On her way home, Hilda ventures deep into the woods, befriends a lonely wooden man and narrowly avoids getting squashed by a lost giant. This brand new paperback edition offers a fresh chance to read the first of Luke Pearson's ever-popular magical Hilda adventures.
Parfait pour les tout jeunes enfants, ce livre de petit format facile à prendre en main est une très bonne introduction à l'apprentissage du vocabulaire de la mer.
Les illustrations colorées et décalées de Katja Spitzer encouragent l'apprentissage autour de cette thématique de la mer chez les tout petits et font de ce livre un plaisir à lire et à avoir en main pour tout jeune enfant.
