Sir Lilypad

Sir Lilypad
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 9781471123634
ISBN-13 : 1471123634
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Sir Lilypad by : Anna Kemp

A fantastic, funny, froggy tale from internationally bestselling picture book duo, Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie. Once upon a time, in a deep dark bog, lived a teeny, tiny speckled frog. Now, he might be tiny (the other frogs call him stuff, like 'weedy pants') but his ambition is great. For he wants to be known henceforth as Sir Lilypad! Sir Lilypad the brave and wise! Slayer of the - er - dragonflies. And all he needs to effect this transformation? A kiss from a willing princess, of course… A new fantastically funny, froggy tale from internationally bestselling picture book duo, Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie. Praise for The Worst Princess: "Those sick of the cult of pink princesses will appreciate this quirky take on the traditional princess tale…A very funny new picture book" The Bookseller Children's Buyers Guide "Wonderfully illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, this picture book is so funny" Independent on Sunday "Packed with wry, understated humour which ensures that it will be enjoyed over and over again. As far as I'm concerned, she's the best Princess."Peters educational books website

The Worst Princess

The Worst Princess
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 32
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781847388759
ISBN-13 : 1847388752
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis The Worst Princess by : Anna Kemp

Once upon a time, in a tower near you, Lived a sad princess; the Princess Sue. "Some day," she sighed, "my prince will come, But I wish he'd move his royal bum." But when Princess Sue's prince finally does arrive, he's not quite what she had in mind. Find out how the feisty princess escapes the clutches of her twit of a prince in this funny, feminist twist on the traditional princess tale. Forget about pretty dresses, fairytale weddings and grand balls, Princess Sue is all about adventure, mischief and making unusual friends. She really is the worst princess! An empowering picture book from the brilliant author Anna Kemp, with illustrations by Sara Ogilive, illustrator of The Detective Dog – perfect for fans of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, Princess Smartypants,Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and Ada Twist, Scientist. ‘Those sick of the cult of pink princesses will appreciate this quirky take on the traditional princess tale… A very funny new picture book’ The Bookseller Children's Buyers Guide ‘Told in verse, and wonderfully illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, this picture book is so funny it could be safely recommended for all ages’ The Independent on Sunday ‘Girl power is celebrated in this picture book that turns the princess role firmly on its head’ Waking Brain Cells blog ‘This book will remind young girls that it takes courage and determination to be oneself, even when going after one’s dreams or when beginning and ending friendships’ curled up with a good kid's book

The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher

The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher
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Publisher : Xist Publishing
Total Pages : 54
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ISBN-10 : 9781532400506
ISBN-13 : 1532400500
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by : Beatrix Potter

Mishaps rain down upon a frog trying to catch something to eat in this splendid story from the perennially popular author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher is the story of an amiable but accident-prone frog who sets off on a fishing adventure. Written by Beatrix Potter, it is part of the Xist Publishing Children’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.

Dogs Don't Do Ballet

Dogs Don't Do Ballet
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 33
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ISBN-10 : 9780857074003
ISBN-13 : 0857074008
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Dogs Don't Do Ballet by : Anna Kemp

Celebrating ten Biff-tastic years of this hilarious story about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams! Meet Biff, an adorable little puppy who will stop at nothing to become a ballet dancer. My dog is not like other dogs. He doesn't do dog stuff like weeing on lampposts or scratching his fleas, or drinking out of the toilet. No, my dog likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. You see, my dog doesn't think he's a dog. My dog thinks he's a ballerina! A fabulous feel-good book about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams. This super-shiny 10th anniversary edition of this much-loved modern classic includes two brand-new pages showing what Biff has been up to since we saw him last! Also by Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie: The Worst Princess Sir Lilypad Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes Dave the Lonely Monster

Mammoth

Mammoth
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 36
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781471191572
ISBN-13 : 1471191575
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Mammoth by : Anna Kemp

The funny, touching story of an Ice Age mammoth who finds himself in a modern day city from the bestselling author of Dogs Don't Do Ballet. Big beast. Big city. BIG TROUBLE. When an Ice Age mammoth finds himself in a modern day city, he's not at all sure what to make of this huge, gleaming forest. Strange birds in the sky, strange beetles on the ground and strange, shouty cavemen. Is he the only mammoth in the WORLD? A warm and and endearing story about finding your herd and a place to trumpet wildly from much-loved author Anna Kemp and exciting new illustrator, Adam Beer. Other books by Anna Kemp: Dogs Don't Do Ballet Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes The Worst Princess Sir Lilypad Dave the Lonely Monster

Dave the Lonely Monster

Dave the Lonely Monster
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 35
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781471143694
ISBN-13 : 1471143694
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Dave the Lonely Monster by : Anna Kemp

Monstrous beasts have feelings too! This lively story of a lonely monster called Dave, who lives all alone in a retirement cave, is a lighthearted reminder that we should treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves - and that we could all do with a bit more monster in our lives! Another classic-in-the-making all about kindness from the unbeatable duo of brilliant author Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilive, illustrator of The Detective Dog. PRAISE FOR THE WORST PRINCESS: ‘Those sick of the cult of pink princesses will appreciate this quirky take on the traditional princess tale… A very funny new picture book’ The Bookseller Children's Buyers Guide ‘Told in verse, and wonderfully illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, this picture book is so funny it could be safely recommended for all ages’ The Independent on Sunday PRAISE FOR DOGS DON’T DO BALLET: ‘This heart-warming and humorous story will help children to realise that everyday, including themselves, can surprise with an unexpected talent’ Read Me ‘This is a parent and child read together, laugh together and have fun with picture, story and words sort of a book’ School Librarian PRAISE FOR RHINOS DON’T EAT PANCAKES: ‘Offers a good-humoured warning to parents who don't listen… The massive, full-colour pictures make this a delicious book’ The Independent on Sunday ‘Anna Kemp's heart-warming story is told simply but with humour and emotion. And at the hands of Sara Ogilvie, all the characters are brought expressively to life.’ The Scotsman

The Telling

The Telling
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 416
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ISBN-10 : 9781481418904
ISBN-13 : 1481418904
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis The Telling by : Alexandra Sirowy

A series of murders that are eerily similar to the dark stories Lana's deceased brother used to tell start happening in her home town, threatening her newfound popularity.

King of the Sky

King of the Sky
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Publisher : Candlewick Press
Total Pages : 52
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ISBN-10 : 9780763695682
ISBN-13 : 0763695688
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis King of the Sky by : Nicola Davies

When a young boy moves from his home in Italy to Wales, the only thing that cheers him up are the racing pigeons that Mr. Evans keeps in a loft behind his house.

Olive and the Bad Mood

Olive and the Bad Mood
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Publisher : Candlewick Press
Total Pages : 34
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ISBN-10 : 9780763666576
ISBN-13 : 0763666572
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Olive and the Bad Mood by : Tor Freeman

Olive descends into a terrible mood after experiencing a string of back luck and her emotions casts a pall on her friends until something cheers her up.

Tad

Tad
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 37
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ISBN-10 : 9780063063273
ISBN-13 : 0063063271
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Tad by : Benji Davies

* Indie Next List Selection * Winner of the Oscar's Book Prize * From Benji Davies, the award-winning creator of The Storm Whale and illustrator of the Goodnight Already! series, comes a heartwarming and tender tale about courage and growth, featuring a special tadpole named Tad. Tad is small. In fact, she is the smallest almost-a-frog in the whole, wide pond. That makes it hard for her to do big things like follow her tadsiblings who swim to other parts of the pond when they outgrow the nest. As her tadbrothers and tadsisters swim up, up, up, they leave poor Tad by her lonesome. That’s until...Big Blub shows up! He's not only bigger than Tad, but Big Blub isn't exactly what a tadpole would consider friendly. Swimming at her own pace, Tad soon learns how to to be bigger than her fears. Benji Davies creates a memorable and timeless tale that proves sometimes the mightiest creature comes in the smallest package.