Winner of the Smarties Prize Bronze Award. How much fruit do you think one small girl can manage to eat in one day? In the case of the narrator of this counting poem, the answer is a lot! Count from one to ten and learn the names of some Caribbean fruits, and find out what happens after eating a cocktail of mangoes, bananas and more. Valerie Bloom's Fruits is a Caribbean counting poem full of sumptuous illustrations by David Axtell, the creator of We're Going on a Lion Hunt. The rhyming text will help children learn to count whilst exploring the many fruits of the Caribbean.

Jeffrey Archer's collection of twelve spellbinding stories, A Twist in the Tale, will sweep you on a journey of thwarted ambition, undying passion, and unswerving honor that you'll never forget. No one can weave a web of suspense, deliver a jolt of surprise, or teach a lesson in living like bestselling author Jeffrey Archer. From Africa to the Middle East, and from London to Beijing, Archer takes us to places we've never seen and introduces us to people we'll never forget. Meet the philandering husband who thinks he's committed the perfect murder; the self-assured chess champion who plays a beautiful woman for stakes far higher than cash; and the finance minister who needs to crack the secrets of a Swiss bank.

An impressive galaxy of new poems that kids will love from one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary poets. From Aurora Borealis, Sun – You’ re a Star and A Matter of Holes, to Lady Winter’s Rap, the Earthworm Sonnet and You – a Universe Yourself, this is brilliant poetry with an astonishing range – comic riddles, animals and nature, home truths and the explosive wonder of the cosmos. This is a poetry book like no other

"Where's Lenny? In the cupboard? In the bathroom? Daddy follows the clues until he and Mommy see a little giggly lump under the bedclothes in Lenny's bedroom. This warm, loving, everyday story is about building confidence and independence." --Page 4 of cover.

Back by popular demand! Ken Wilson-Max's popular and innovative novelty transport books are packed with tabs to pull, flaps to lift and pop-ups to pop. An utter delight for children (and parents). Help the Little Red Plane get off the runway by spinning the propellers, determining the wind direction, checking the radar and radioing the tower. Once you are in the air, you can make the Little Red Plane swoop and dive through the clouds then lower the landing gear to execute a perfect landing. Masses of wonderfully fun interactive elements Learn about all kinds of transport, which is always a popular topic for children Bright, bold illustrations Other titles in the series: Big Red Fire Engine, Big Blue Engine and Little Green Tow Truck.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning view of the continent, across the fortieth parallel and down through 4.6 billion years Twenty years ago, when John McPhee began his journeys back and forth across the United States, he planned to describe a cross section of North America at about the fortieth parallel and, in the process, come to an understanding not only of the science but of the style of the geologists he traveled with. The structure of the book never changed, but its breadth caused him to complete it in stages, under the overall title Annals of the Former World. Like the terrain it covers, Annals of the Former World tells a multilayered tale, and the reader may choose one of many paths through it. As clearly and succinctly written as it is profoundly informed, this is our finest popular survey of geology and a masterpiece of modern nonfiction. Annals of the Former World is the winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction.

After life with her grandmother in Jamaica, steeped in its culture, sunshine and traditions, Joy can hardly contain her excitement when she goes to join her mother in England. Though London in cold December is a shock, it is nothing to the shock that awaits when she goes to live with her mother.

Colors, animals, space, music, fairytale fireworks...! Here is a collection of 16 poems especially written for reading out loud and performance. Perfect for the classroom and also for reading aloud at home. With delightful illustrations by a talented new illustrator, this is a brilliant introduction to poetry for young children.

I traveled once around the world On stars with flaming tails, And touched the colors of my dreams Along some silver trails. Look out for best friends, pancakes, and Grandad singing; discover a river dolphin, a poison dart frog and the most dangerous animal in the world; imagine a talking nose, meet the Zimbats of Zingley Dell and find the color of your dreams. This collection includes poems to make you laugh, get you thinking and fill you with wonder - from an internationally renowned poet and illustrator, working together here for the first time.