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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Join the remarkable journey of Maputa, an ancient coelacanth captured for a Florida aquarium, and the diverse sea creatures who must choose between captivity and freedom when fate intervenes.Featuring a special introduction by Roger T. Rufe, President of the Ocean Conservancy.When an ancient coelacanth named Maputa is captured and displayed at a Florida aquarium, she joins a diverse group of marine creatures struggling with captivity. Through the eyes of an intelligent octopus, philosophical fish, captive dolphins, and injured sea creatures, this ecological adventure explores what happens when a rogue wave offers them a choice: the safety of human care or the dangerous freedom of the open ocean. A unique tale of faith, friendship, and environmental consciousness told from the ocean's perspective. Anderson, Sarah (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Pom is playing with Pim, until suddenly Pim disappears! Pom and the dog look everywhere. Where is Pim? A wonderfully simple story for toddlers, told with few words, humour, unique illustrations, and heart. A perfect companion book to Where's Spot? and Knuffle Bunny. Landstrm, Olof (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Hamster lives in the clearing among his friends Mole, Snail, Hedgehog, and Rabbit. They are very accepting of Hamster, who is unapologetically selfish but somehow endearing. Hamster is determined to visit his cousins on the moon. He knows they must be eager to meet him. But his friends decide to go to the North Pole instead. Martin, Pauline (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The cold bites and the sea lashes in this page-turning adventure on the ice seas. No one but ten-year-old Siri dares to face treacherous sailors, hungry wolves and the arctic winter to save her younger sister from the dreaded Captain Whitehead and his ice sea pirates.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. An award-winning illustrated detective story set in a friendly forest and first in the acclaimed series for beginning readers. Detective Gordon?a mystery-solving toad who loves cake?has his very first case. Someone?s stealing nuts from the forest, and it?s up to Detective Gordon to catch the thief! Unfortunately, solving this crime means standing in the snow and waiting for a long time. If only he had an assistant?someone small, fast, and clever?to help solve this terrible case. Then Detective Gordon would be able to go back to doing what he?s best at: thinking, eating cakes, drinking tea, and stamping important papers. A perfect first chapter book for children aged five and up by one of Sweden?s top children?s writers. This much-loved junior fiction series is illustrated in full color throughout and packed full of character and humor. Winner of multiple awards and accolades, Detective Gordon is a fun whodunnit mystery series to read alone or aloud. Translated from the Swedish edition by Julia Marshall. Read all the Detective Gordon series: Detective Gordon: A Complicated Case Detective Gordon: A Case in Any Case Detective Gordon: A Case for Buffy Praise for Detective Gordon: The First Case: ?KLA-DUNK! Another winner.? Kirkus Reviews, starred review ?A must-have for chapter book collections.? School Library Journal, starred review ?Full of warm humour and wisdom?with a feather-light touch.? Best Books of 2015, Horn Book ?A wonderful choice for independent reading.? Booklist, starred review. Spee, Gitte (illustrator).…

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. Elliot, David (illustrator). …

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Takabatake, Jun (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. This international bestseller is an endearing illustrated chapter book about an African giraffe and his pen pal, a penguin. Takabatake, Jun (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This international bestseller is an endearing illustrated chapter book about an African giraffe and his pen pal, a penguin. Takabatake, Jun (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A heart-warming picture book about a small boy and his elephant playing an absurd game of hide and seek. Barrow, David (illustrator).

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Barrow, David (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A sweet, funny illustrated chapter book about a young girl with a lot of optimismeven if sometimes life makes it hard to be happy. Eriksson, Eva (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A sweet and simple interactive boardbook that offers a charming new bedtime ritual. Mϋhle, Jörg (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A funky little children's book that takes the "before and after" concept to unexpected places. A gust of wind, an elephant, a dive bomb, a spell: this funky "before" and "after" book will have you chuckling! What happens to a lion after the storm? His mane is swept into a dishevelled mess. What becomes of a pear after an elephant passes by? Pear jam! A frog after a spell? A prince. And the room after a battle? A big mess. Veillé, Éric (illustrator).…

Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Tolman, Marije (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. A sweet and simple interactive boardbook that offers a charming new bedtime ritual. Mϋhle, Jörg (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A sweet and simple interactive boardbook that offers a charming new bedtime ritual. Mϋhle, Jörg (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A perfectly simple interactive board book that lets the child take charge of bathtime. Mϋhle, Jörg (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A sweet, funny illustrated chapter book about a young girl with a lot of optimismeven if sometimes life makes it hard to be happy. Eriksson, Eva (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. This classic Swedish children?s novel is an absurd tale from a world where anything can happen. Adbage, Lisen (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Awarm and comforting board book that shows the bond between grandfather and child in powerful images: a small hand in a big one, big boots and little, some food from the garden, story time and a nap to finish. Bishop, Gavin (illustrator).

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Veillé, Éric (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Twelve stunningly illustrated, poetic, and funny stories about grumpy animals from an internationally acclaimed Dutch writer and a hugely popular French illustrator. In twelve short chapters, we see different animals in many shades of anger, from melancholy to irritation to rage to confusion. Some try to understand their anger, some try to tame it, while others let their anger overwhelm them. These stories are funny and wry, but also offer a gently profound reflection of the nature of human emotions. Marc Boutavant's delicate, stunning full-color illustrations put the reader in the heart of the forest, surrounded by endearingly grumpy animals. Boutavant, Marc (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Now that Professor Whale has retired, he writes many letters to "You, Whoever You Are, Who Lives on the Other Side of the Horizon". Seal and Pelican are busy delivering the letters and Penguin is now teaching. Although he is happy his friends are doing so well, Whale wants a special friend;, who might call him by a friendly sort of name. Like Whaley, maybe, instead of "Professor." In this charming follow-up to the international bestseller Yours Sincerely, Giraffe, another correspondence flourishes across the horizons. The letters bring penguins, whales, and seals together in the famous Whale Point Olympics, where the winners are friendship and humor. Takabatake, Jun (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Pom and Pim's day is full of ups and downs, and luck both good and bad. Is eating a huge icecream truly a good idea? Is it really bad luck that it's raining? Or is it good luck.? A wonderfully simple story told with few words, unique illustrations, humour, and heart. Why we chose this book "Pom and Pim is a perfect example of how a full, drama-packed story can be told in fewer than 100 words. " -Julia Marshall and Jane Arthur, Gecko Press. Landstrom, Olof (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A funny and whimsical picture book about an ordinary family day, told through a bird family, from 2022 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award recipient Eva Lindström. "Wash your beaks, it's time for lunch?flies again today," says Dad. After lunch the young birds get sent off to play?they sing, hunt mosquitos, compare leg size, and poke grubs. This is how birds spend a day. Eva Lindström reflects the familiar and the absurd in human behavior through this funny bird family. We all recognize the family dynamics of bickering over fried mosquitos and worm pie?only the youngest is allowed to pick out the worms. Toddlers will recognize key moments in a perfectly down to earth day?play, mealtimes, stretching boundaries, and sleep. With dry observations of human family behavior that adults will enjoy, this is a picture book to make all the family laugh and to read aloud together. Expressive faces, hilarious hairstyles, Dad's great cooking, and a sister and brother's everyday conversation combine in a heartwarming and completely individual picture book from a unique artist with an international following. Eva Lindström was awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2022 and has been nominated once for the Hans Christian Award and eight times for the August Award, which she won in 2013. She is a major influence on picture and comic book artists worldwide. Translated from the Swedish edition by Julia Marshall. Other books from Eva Lindström My Dog Mouse Everyone Walks Away Praise for A Bird Day "A quiet story to read over and over."?Kirkus Reviews "[N]ot to be missed."?starred, Youth Services Book Review "Quietly joyous."?Five Books, Best Kids' Books of 2023 "[A]musement comes from the view of birds as having so much?bickering, boredom, complaining?in common with humans."?Publishers Weekly. Lindström, Eva (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Can I take Mouse for a walk? I ask, and Im always allowed.We set off, very slowly. Mouse walks at a snails pace. He stops at lampposts and fences and sniffs for a long time.Sometimes he looks up at me and then I usually say something.I maybe say old man in a very nice voice, not my usual one.I wish Mouse was mine. My Dog Mouse offers friendship, humour and gentle heartache in one dog walk. This is a book for anyone who knows what it is to love an old slow dog, with ears as thin as pancakes. Lindström, Eva (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Lindström, Eva (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Sam loves robots. He is certain they live in outer space among the stars. His family laughs at him, and no one seems to understand. No one except for Franky, that is. A story of a friendship between a boy and his robot, Franky is a treat for robot lovers about opening your eyes to the unbelievable. Timmers, Leo (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Noah discovers a mammoth in the fridge. At first, his father doesn?t believe him - but the evidence is too strong. It?s sitting in the fridge! They call the fire department, but the mammoth slips past their net and hides in a tree. But where did the mammoth come from? Only Noah?s little sister knows the true answer. Maudet, Matthieu (illustrator).…