Margaret Clark Knihy

The epic story of the world's last subsistence whalers

An incredibly special book combining the timeless appeal of Hans Christian Andersen with the wonderful vision of renowned illustrator Christian Birmingham. Eight retellings-including The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling-ensure this is destined to become a classic.

Fire-breathing fun! Dragons are perennial favourites with young people and this collection offers a stimulating variety of these mythical creatures! There are friendly dragons as well as fierce ones, a Chinese dragon, and even a home-made dragon with a cotton-reel tail. Including traditional folk tales and fairy tales, classic stories such as St George and the Dragon and contemporary stories from writers such as Kathryn Cave and Judy Corbalis, this is a terrific introduction to dragons in all their glory! Perfect for reading aloud, or for independent readers to enjoy by themselves, this beautifully illustrated book is one that will be loved by all dragon fans!

Harry loves hot doughnuts and has fun selling them from Hot Stuff, his family's new doughnut van.

Another "Mango Street" story. This time Bossy Boots Britt even has the teachers organized. But when the school has a "bring your pet to school" day, things don't go quite as Britt hopes they will.

Focusing on the importance of open communication, this guide encourages readers to understand their partners and loved ones deeply. It addresses the feelings of being unloved and the potential negative consequences of those emotions, such as trust issues and resentment. By advocating for heartfelt expression from the start, the book aims to foster healthier relationships across generations, making it a valuable resource for both young and mature audiences seeking to enhance their emotional connections.

'Adrian Mole' für Mädchen! Schlimmer gehts nicht! Saras Eltern wollen ihre Tochter in das letzte Kaff verschleppen, meilenweit weg von ihren Freundinnen. In ihren streng geheimen Aufzeichnungen hakt Sara die Tage bis zum Umzug ab und gesteht alles: von der Wasserspender-Affäre mit Sahneschnitte Jack bis hin zu der Brustvergrößerungscreme aus dem Internet. Und eins wird dabei schnell klar: Schlimmer gehts immer. Pleiten, Pech und Peinlichkeiten - das liebt die Zielgruppe Sara Swan - liebenswürdig, weise und völlig verrückt

Come si fa a mettersi a dieta se tua madre ti riempie il frigorifero di torte alla panna, crostate di frutta e dolcetti al cioccolato? Per quanto sforzi faccia, Lisa si convince che non riuscirà mai a dimagrire, e la congiura si fa grave quando papà decide di coinvolgere tutta la famiglia nel progetto di aprire un baracchino di hot-dog! Come farà a diventare una modella se nessuno, a cominciare dai suoi familiari, è disposto a darle una mano? Ma le salsicce non significano solo grassi e tanto lavoro, bensì nuovi incontro e inaspettate sorprese.