The whole world seemed to tilt at that moment, like a painting on a wall that gets knocked a little crooked. Everything she had known as real up until now was slightly altered, and she seemed to be standing on the edge of a huge, dark, trembling world that was just a little different than it had been one minute before. Ghosts were real.There is no dark like the Newfoundland dark. These ominous words beckon young readers onward in this spooky collection of...

It’s 1942 and Molly is an artist through and through. With World War II raging overseas, she wants more than anything to capture with her art what it’s like there. She takes a drastic step and joins the Canadian Women’s Army Corps in the hopes of realizing this dream, but her commanders believe the front lines are no place for a woman artist. Instead, she’s assigned to the cafeteria, to the kitchen, to the garage. Eventually her talent is recognized, but she’s dispatched to illustrate cook...

A heartwarming story about the relationship between a girl and her grandfather.When Mayumi was born, her grandfather built her a garden. It had no flowers or vegetables in it. Instead, Ojiichan made it out of stones: “big ones, little ones and ones in-between.” Every summer, Mayumi visits her grandfather in Japan, and they tend the garden together. Raking the gravel is her favorite part. But then one summer, everything changes. Ojiichan has grown too old to care for his home and th...

A gripping children’s story from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo.“We all knew what was going to happen. We’d seen it before. A ship about to founder staggers before she falls. A huge wave broke over her stern and she did not come upright again.… Life on the Scilly Isles in 1907 is bleak and full of hardship. Laura’s twin brother, Billy, disappears, and then a storm devastates everything. It seems there’s little hope. But then the Za...

This book will do exactly what it says on the cover. These five tales are absolutely perfect as bedtime stories, as well as stand-alone books for young children taking their first solo steps in the world of reading.From an old but very kindhearted train to flying cows, from an elegant and very ambitious elephant to some surprising cauliflowers, these tales really have it all. Imaginative, amusing, charming and fun. This five-tale collection is perfect for children of almost any age...

Historical fact and fiction blend in this riveting novel set aboard the Titanic.Fourteen-year-old Jamie Laidlaw is returning to Canada from England aboard the Titanic. In his four days on board, he busies himself with new friends, finding ways to explore the ship's forbidden areas, and generally landing himself in trouble.When disaster strikes and the horrifying scramble for survival ensues, Jamie is on the front lines — struggling to help...

Teach your children important lessons about alliteration, rhyme and rhythm in this exciting treasury of childrens verse. Containing 26 original rhymes one for each letter of the alphabet this beautifully illustrated book takes young children on a poetic adventure through Letterland.

When the shopkeeper gives Jenny a skinny, black kitten she has no idea who she has adopted. Fankle is no ordinary cat. The fiercely clever feline has lived six lives so far: lives of adventure, danger, fortune and poverty. He's stared down angry pirates, started a blood feud, won a war, advised an empress and leapt onto the moon. Fankle tells Jenny tales of his former lives -- with the king of pirates, in ancient Egypt and even with the Empress of China. So what is he doing living in a cro...

The Cheetah Who Ran Too Fast is a lively and beautifully illustrated collection of stories straight out of the African bush. These tales for children, written in verse, should be read out loud so that parents and children alike can enjoy their suspense, thrills and laughs. As the world gets busier, parents need to create opportunities to build strong relationships with their children and share family values in a creative way. Trudi Franke uses nature to address parenting challenges, playgr...

Discover the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale that inspired the classic Disney movie!This stunningly romantic interpretation features whimsical illustrations that will delight adults and young readers, 7-10.Six young sisters live in the depths of the ocean, longing for the chance to see the beauty of the earth. Most eager of all is the youngest mermaid, who counts the days to her 15th birthday when her grandmother will finally al...

Light verse and nonsense. Something for everyone from 4 to 104.

Are We Nearly There Yet? is here to make your journey to the beach less boring, whether you're in a car, a boat, a plane, or on a pogo stick!It's packed full of games, jokes, and stories to keep you entertained on the way. We'll also give you some great ideas for things to do once you're at the beach and some cool facts to tell your new beach buddies!