A quirky tale-spin on the traditional Shoemaker story. When Dim and Doms pranks almost cause the death of Santa theyre banished from the North Pole. Jobless, homeless and cloth-less the Elf twins make their way to London, but its a long way from the sweets and songs of the toy factory and they must be careful what they say, because someone is determined to destroy Santa forever. Storyteller Vicky Parsons works with traditional tales and Greek myths in audio, video, live performances and e-pri...

Have you ever wondered about astrology? What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for you? What's your star sign? How can it help you live your life?Storyteller Vicky Parsons shares the tales behind the mythology, offering us insight into the world of astrology. Whether you believe in the science of astrology or not, the essential truths about human nature in these stories help us get to know and relate to our star signs in the way the Greeks would have.Here we learn the story of...

Christmas is one of the best times for huddling round the fire, wrapping up in a cozy blanket, and telling each other stories. Storyteller Vicky Parsons brings a series of Christmas stories to charm and delight the whole family. Her lyrical style and humour gives a unique take on age-old stories, and new stories from her own imagination.

A whirlwind romance from the New York Times bestselling authors of Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, now a Netflix original series!I’ve left some clues for you. If you want them, turn the page. If you don’t, put the book back on the shelf, please.At the urge of her lucky-in-love brother, sixteen-year-old Lily has left a red notebook full of challenges on her favourite bookshop shelf, waiting for just the right guy to come ...

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD • Junie B. Jones learns the true meaning of the holidays in the hit chapter book series that keeps kids laughing and “makes reading fun” (Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man).“Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.”—USA TodayMeet the World’s Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones! It’s holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of things to ...

For fans of J.R.R. Tolkien and lovers of Christmas holidays, Letters from Father Christmas is a gorgeous, full-color, festive gift and illustrated book featuring a wealth of letters and illustrations that Tolkien created for his children, appearing in a smaller, more reader-friendly trim size for the first time. This handsome edition also includes an introduction from daughter-in-law Baillie Tolkien, reflecting on the centenary anniversary of the letters, as well as a personal not...

Everyone knows the famous words: “‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house . . .” Clement C. Moore’s famous poem was written in 1822 and has been a holiday classic ever since. This edition, with gorgeous illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith, was first published in 1912 and is considered by many to be the definitive version of the story.Perfect for holiday storytime and family readingFilled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season...

Is a fire sign and those born under the sign of the Ram are regarded as    adventurous, bright, energetic and outgoing.  Aries are travellers, and turn up in the most unexpected places, and are never happier than when starting out on a journey, be that physical or spiritual.   Although Arians are very independent, outgoing and assertive they are also surprisingly trusting, so often blindly walk into less than safe situations. They take a lot ...

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Are you Ready for Freddy? Everyone's favorite first grader and shark lover is back! Merry Christmas, Freddy! Freddy's cousins, twin sisters Kasey and Kelly, are coming for the holidays. Things are always more fun when the twins are around -- but they're also a lot more crazy! Freddy can't wait to find out what trouble the girls get into this time. Extra activities included: The word "fin" is hidden in every illustration, and readers can play the games in "Freddy's Fun Pages" at the end of ...

It’s Christmastime, but for Harry and Room 2B, the holiday is anything but ordinary!Christmas is fast approaching, but with Miss Mackle in the hospital, no one feels much like celebrating. Can Harry think of a way to cheer up Miss Mackle and put the holiday spirit back in Room 2B?Join Harry and his friends for a merry mystery full of laughs, friendship, and a heartwarming Christmas twist!

**FOREWORD BY CHERBridgett Walther, astrologer to the stars, teaches you how to work with the traits of your sun sign (the good and the bad) to maximize your happiness in love, money, friendship, health, and the future.**How does your sun sign influence who you are and the choices you make? Why does Scorpio want a corner office while Taurus would rather have a luxury vacation? Why does Leo excel at seduction while Aquarius is more interested in studying string theory? In th...