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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count the little trains in this fun twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks.Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, this is a counting book like no other! Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to make Daddy Train's little trains follow him along the tracks and off on their adventures. The irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Five Little Trains the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.With richly detailed scenes that are packed full of details to spot and heaps of favourite vehicles, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for more Slide and Count books: Old MacDonald had a Farm and Five Little Ducks. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ten gorgeous dogs chase, hide and play with ten juicy sausages in this funny counting book by the multi-award-winning, bestselling Emily Gravett.Bursting with energy and fun, young children will love to count the dogs and the sausages, as well as looking out for all the funny details on each page. The book explores numbers one going up to ten, and ten going down to zero, touching on several simple concepts like half, all, more, less along the way.A brilliant companion to Emily's book about counting, colours and cats, 10 Cats.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Welcome to Nowhere, with a cover illustration by Maria Brzozowska, an updated author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. A must-read modern classic, this is a beautifully written story about the life of one family caught up in civil war, illustrated throughout in black-and-white by Lucy Eldridge.Twelve-year-old Omar and his brothers and sisters were born and raised in the beautiful and bustling city of Bosra, Syria. Omar doesn't care about politics - all he wants is to grow up to become a successful businessman who will take the world by storm. But when his clever older brother, Musa, gets mixed up with some young political activists, everything changes . . .Before long, bombs are falling, people are dying, and Omar and his family have no choice but to flee their home with only what they can carry. Yet no matter how far they run, the shadow of war follows them - until they have no other choice than to attempt the dangerous journey to escape their homeland altogether. But where do you go when you can't go home This edition includes brilliant extra material, such as:- An author letter by Elizabeth Laird- Extra content from the author, including reading group questions. Eldridge, Lucy; Brzozowska, Maria (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tyrone and Grandad Cleveland are off on a new adventure, this time to the barbershop. Tyrone's Cool Crown is the second fun-filled imaginative tale from award-winning comedian and actor, Lenny Henry.Tyrone loves his hair and all the cool shapes he can make with it. No clippers are coming anywhere near him! But after an afternoon diving through the leaves in the park, Grandad Cleveland and Mum think it's time for a trip to the barbers. Tyrone does not want to go! But once he's sat in the chair in Dalisa's grooving salon, and after some history and comforting words from Grandad, Tyrone feels like a king!A joyful celebration of hair, told through a highly entertaining rhyming story and brilliantly brought to life by illustrator Salomey Doku.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A time-twisting adventure full of fun and friendship from Leah Williamson, captain of the Euros-winning women's England team.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Award-winning author-illustrator Ross Collins' No Climbing! is a not-so-cautionary tale that young readers will love. When this fearless rabbit sets off for a climb, there's no stopping him. Not mysteriously vanishing climbing buddies, nor the strange tentacles, and especially not the very clearly labelled signs of danger . . . But sometimes, perseverance and blissful ignorance do pay off!Packed with Ross Collins's big, bold illustrations and his trademark humour, No Climbing! contains an ingenious slow reveal and a hilarious final twist that makes it a perfect read-aloud picture book for children and adults alike.From the creator of There's a Bear on My Chair and the illustrator of There's Nothing Faster than a Cheetah. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Play along with a tiger as it leaps, pounces and roars in this amazing pop-up book. With FIVE fun action pop-ups and vibrant illustrations by Malgorzata Detner, Tiger, Tiger, What Stripy Fur You Have! is perfect for encouraging pretend play with your child while teaching them fun animal facts.Discover more pop-up books in the Peep and Pop series: Monkey, Monkey, What A Curly Tail You Have.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A super silly this-or-that choosing book - the perfect Halloween treat for little monsters everywhere!Would you rather have eight legs to scurry through the night Or would you rather spread your wings and take a midnight flight Spider or bat Skeleton or monster Cute cat or wily werewolf Get ready to play Would You Rather: Halloween! In this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book, preschool readers are given a fun choice on each page, with bouncy read-aloud text, bright, colourful illustrations and loads to spot along the way.Would You Rather Halloween by Donna David and Eamonn O'Neill is packed full of spooky fun, plus an amazing fold-out game at the end and reading tips for grown-ups. O'Neill, Eamonn (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A super silly this-or-that choosing book - the perfect prehistoric treat for little dinosaur fans!Would you rather have a row of spikes along your back Or would you rather use your horns to save you from attack Would you rather have spikes or horns Splash through icy water or stomp through muddy puddles Get ready to play Would You Rather Dinosaurs. In this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book, preschool readers are given a fun choice on each page, with bouncy read-aloud text, bright, colourful illustrations and loads to spot along the way.Would You Rather Dinosaurs by Donna David and Eamonn O'Neill is packed full of roar-some fun, plus an amazing fold-out game at the end and reading tips for grown-ups.If you enjoyed this Would You Rather book, look out for Would You Rather Halloween.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more!Was Tyrannosaurus king of the dinosaurs Which dinosaur went fishing Why did dinosaurs eat stones Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating question-and-answer book all about dinosaurs. Accessible and entertaining text by Rod Theodorou makes learning about dinosaurs fun, and information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for reading aloud.Bright illustrations by award-winning illustrator Marie-Eve Tremblay bring amazing dinosaurs to life, from T-Rex and Velociraptor to Diplodocus. This is the ideal book for young dinosaur fans who want to uncover fascinating facts about their favourite dinos.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Play along with a monkey as it swings, munches and shouts in this amazing pop-up book. With FIVE fun pop-ups and vibrant illustrations by Malgorzata Detner, Monkey, Monkey, What A Curly Tail You Have! is perfect for encouraging pretend play with your child while teaching them fun animal facts.Discover more pop-up books in the Peep and Pop series: Tiger, Tiger, What Stripy Fur You Have.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From award-winning and beloved childrens author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of A House Without Walls.With a cover illustration by Maria Brzozowska, an updated author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. A must-read modern classic, this is the powerful story of family, hope and redemption amidst the refugee crisis in Syria, illustrated in black and white by Lucy Eldridge.Thirteen-year-old Safiya and her family have been driven out of Syria by civil war. Safiya knows how lucky she is - lucky not to be living in a refugee camp, and lucky to be alive. But it's hard to feel grateful when she's living in a tent in her cousin's yard, forced to look after her father and brother rather than go back to school. And, now that she's lost her home, she's lonelier than ever.As the family struggle to rebuild their lives, Safiya realizes that her family has always been incomplete, and with her own future in the balance, it's time to uncover the secrets that war has kept buried.This edition includes brilliant extra material, such as:- An author letter by Elizabeth Laird- Extra content from the author, including reading group questions.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of The Fastest Boy in the World, with a cover illustration by Zeamanuel Abera, an updated author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. This must-read modern classic was shortlisted for the CLPE Carnegie Medal and includes black and white illustrations by Peter Bailey.Eleven-year-old Solomon loves to run; he dreams that one day he will be a gold-medal-winning athlete, in spite of his ragged shorts and bare feet.When his grandfather announces that he's going to take Solomon to Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, Solomon cannot believe his ears. And he is even more excited to hear that the Ethiopian running team will be doing a victory parade through the city that day!But then Solomon's grandfather collapses - and Solomon knows that getting help from his village is up to him. It's a twenty-mile run from the city to home, and his grandfather's life hangs in the balance. Can the small, bare-footed runner with the big heart make the journey This edition includes brilliant extra material, such as:- An introduction by Elizabeth Laird- Extra content from the author, including reading group questions. Bailey, Peter; Abera, Zeamanuel (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Song of the Dolphin Boy. This moving adventure about the impact of plastic pollution on our seas is must-read modern classic.Finn has always been different, and in the tiny Scottish fishing village of Stromhead he sticks out like a sore thumb. Until one day he dives into the ocean and finds that, swimming with the dolphins, he feels completely at home.But his new friends are in danger of being injured by the rubbish that floats out into the water - and now a supermarket is going to release thousands of balloons that could drift out to sea and cause even more damage. Desperate to help the dolphins, Finn goes to the Lighthouse Crew, a group of kids who have always left Finn out. Will they be able to set aside their differences to save the dolphins And what will Finn discover about his past along the way With a cover illustration by Shonagh Rae and inside illustrations by Peter Bailey, this edition includes brilliant extra material, such as:- An author letter by Elizabeth Laird- Extra content from the author, including reading group questions.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Who Lives Here is a charming lift-the-flap story from the bestselling, record-breaking partnership of Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb.One little boy is very excited when he receives an invitation to go and play at his friend Dan's house. But there's just one problem, he doesn't know which house on South Street Dan lives in. Along the way he meets some very interesting neighbours, including a cook, a pirate and ghost. But which door does Dan live behind A wonderful game of dressing-up awaits. Will he ever be able to find the right house Written in Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming style and with adorable illustrations packed full of details to spot from the award-winning Rebecca Cobb. This is a book to delight young children, and to read again, and again . . . and again.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The courage to begin again . . . In Second Act, the compelling novel from billion copy bestseller Danielle Steel, a top Hollywood movie mogul seeks a new beginning in England when his career takes an unplanned turn.As the head of a prestigious movie studio, Andy Westfield has every professional luxury: a stunning office, a loyal assistant, access to a private jet and company cars. Andy has always put his career before anything else, and now, besides his daughter and young grandchildren, it's the only thing he truly loves.But then Andy's world is upended. The studio is sold, and the buyer's son demands the top seat. Out of a job and humiliated, Andy knows he needs to get as far away from Los Angeles as possible until the dust settles and he can find a new way forward.Andy rents a luxurious home on the south coast of England, and hires a local woman to help get his affairs in order. Violet Smith is at a crossroads as well, but when she leaves the manuscript of her unfinished novel behind after work one day, Andy is captivated by a story that begs to be adapted for the big screen. Could this be the miracle they've both been looking for.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tracy Rees's latest novel The Elopement is an elaborately imagined historical novel full of delight and temptation, spanning the luxury and poverty of late Victorian England.A wealthy heiress . . .1897. Rowena Blythe is wealthy, entitled and beautiful. As her twenty-fourth birthday approaches, she's expected to marry - and to marry well.An unsuitable match . . .Her parents commission a portrait of Rowena to help cement her reputation as a great society beauty. However, Bartek, the artist's young assistant, is unlike any man Rowena has met before - wild, romantic and Bohemian. While society at large awaits the announcement of Rowena's engagement, it is Bartek who captures Rowena's heart along with her likeness.A scandal in society . . .Rowena knows her parents would never approve of Bartek, who in their eyes is nothing but a penniless foreigner. As her feelings grow, she has no-one to turn to. Dare she risk everything for love Praise for Tracy Rees:'a natural storyteller . . .' - Rachel Hore'Tracy has a rare gift for creating characters you are rooting for from the first page' - Gill Paul'has such a talent for writing engaging characters who stay with you' - Hazel Gaynor'Tracy Rees is at the height of her game' - Rebecca Griffiths.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What happens when the holiday of your dreams becomes a living nightmare When seventeen-year-old Femi and his brother accompany their father on a top-secret business trip to a remote and mysterious island, they are looking forward to a summer they'll never forget.Filled with spectacular species of animals and out-of-this-world technology, the island resort welcomes them with open arms, as does its impressive curator Richard Jenkins. But beneath the sparkle and the wonder, the island is hiding a terrible secret - and it's biding its time.When the unthinkable happens and the island is put into lockdown, Femi realizes he is somehow at the centre of an operation that seeks to expose Jenkins' resort for what it really is.But the truth comes with a price. And when the bodies start to fall, Femi must decide who on the island he can trust with his life - and how far he will go to survive.We Are Hunted by Tomi Oyemakinde is a horror-thriller as creepy as Annihilation with the eat-the-rich themes of The White Lotus. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Foxfield and You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One photograph, one treasured memory, one chance to go back . . .In Mr Hirasaka's cosy photography studio in the mountains between this world and the next, someone is waking up as if from a dream. There is a stack of photos on their lap, one for every day of their life, and now they must choose the pictures that capture their most treasured memories, which will be placed in a beautiful lantern. Once completed, it will be set spinning, and their cherished moments will flash before their eyes, guiding them to another world.But, like our most thumbed-over photographs, our favourite memories fade with age. So each visitor to the studio has the chance to choose one day to return to and photograph afresh. Each has a treasured story to tell, from the old woman rebuilding a community in Tokyo after a disaster, to the flawed Yakuza man who remembers a time when he was kind, and a strong child who is fighting to survive.Extraordinarily moving and wise, The Lantern of Lost Memories is a beautiful Japanese tale about the people that make us and the moments that change us.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A spine-chilling anthology that celebrates the thrilling pleasure and rich literary legacy of horror writing.From the sinister imagination of Edgar Allan Poe to the supernatural suspense of H. G. Wells, this collection of stories explores a range of eerie experiences. There are hauntings, monsters and plenty of often inexplicable and always terrifying dramas.The classic masters of the genre are here; in Algernon Blackwood's deeply unnerving 'The Occupant in the Room' a hotel room hides a terrifying secret. In Guy de Maupassant's 'Vendetta', a mother is bent on terrible revenge and in 'The Treasure of Abbot Thomas' M. R. James turns a treasure hunt into a nightmare.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An obsessive psychopath must be stopped whilst Detective Superintendent Roy Grace also deals with a very personal mystery in Want You Dead, by award winning crime writer Peter James.Grace's wife Sandy is officially declared dead after being missing for a decade, allowing him to marry the mother of his baby son. But Sandy's disappearance is unexplained for a reason.Bryce Laurent doesn't want his ex-girlfriend to move on. Terrified by Bryce's dark side, she seeks police protection. But Bryce will not be stopped, determined to destroy everything and everyone she has ever known and loved - and then her too . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Want You Dead is the tenth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective's investigations with You Are Dead and Love You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is haunted by the past in his latest case, and his private life, in Dead Man's Time, by award winning crime writer Peter James.A vicious robbery at a secluded Brighton mansion leaves its elderly occupant fighting for her life. Millions of pounds' worth of valuables have been stolen.Within days, Grace is racing against the clock, following a murderous trail that leads him from the shady antiques world of England, across Europe and all the way back to the New York waterfront's gang struggles of 1922, chasing a killer driven by the force of one man's greed and another man's fury.Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Man's Time is the ninth gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective's investigations with Want You Dead and You Are Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this fast-paced medical mystery-thriller from The New York Times bestselling author Robin Cook, fan favorites Jack and Laurie must determine the Manner of Death after a pathology resident's suspicious suicide.Reeling from a devastating encounter that nearly ended his life, Jack Stapleton is still in recovery - leaving his wife Laurie Montgomery, New York's chief medical examiner, to manage a difficult situation at home and an even tougher one at work.When a young man appears on the medical examiner's table, an apparent death by suicide, Laurie is compelled to try and understand what happened. The autopsy reveals the disturbing possibility that foul play was involved, and provides many more questions than answers.Ignoring her own professional rules, Laurie personally investigates who might want the man dead and why. So begins a descent into a dangerous world filled with ruthless individuals who will do anything to protect their business interests, and that might just cost Laurie her life . . .Manner of Death is the fourteenth book in the Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery series of medical thrillers, following Night Shift.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Poetic and affecting' - Robert Antoni, The Washington PostMr Potter, a taxi driver from Antigua, makes his living along the winding roads that pass through the only towns he has ever known. He sleeps, eats, drives, and tries to shake off his past. The sun shines squarely overhead, the ocean lies on every side, and suppressed passion fills the air.From Jamaica Kincaid, one of today's most accomplished writers, Mr Potter is an original, spellbinding portrait of a man and an island.Now in the Picador Collection.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Fresh, risky, improvisational and hard-to-categorize writing' - Chicago TribuneTalk Stories is a collection of Jamaica Kincaid's original writing for the New Yorker's 'Talk of the Town' column from 1974 to 1983. In these early pieces Kincaid discovers New York's many hidden secrets as she learns the worlds of publishing and partying, of fashion and popular music, and how to call a cauliflower a crudité.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover five amazing pop-up dinosaurs in this fun and interactive book from Rod Campbell, the creator of Dear Zoo, with heaps of fun facts hidden under flaps.Young children will love finding out about all their favourite dinosaurs in this clever pop-up book. Just open up the book to see a different dinosaur stand up in the middle of every spread, then lift the flaps to find out lots of fascinating facts about them. With easy to use and brilliantly satisfying pop-ups, fun facts, bright and bold illustrations and lots of favourite dinosaurs, My Stand-Up Dinosaurs is perfect for little dinosaur fans.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sleepless nights were just the beginning . . .The New Mother is an addictive, bone-chilling twist on motherhood and murder in suburbia from Nora Murphy, the bestselling author of The Favour.Natalie already loves her newborn son, Oliver, with everything she has. From the moment he was born, she knew that she was meant to be his mother.But when Oliver refuses to sleep, and her husband Tyler returns to work, Nat is left alone in a new neighbourhood, the task of keeping her small son healthy and happy on her shoulders alone. No one else can breastfeed Oliver; no one else will protect him like she can; no one can help her.No one, that is, except her neighbour Paul. He is everything Tyler isn't, and provides the lifeline she needs in what feels like the most desperate of times. When Paul is helping with Oliver, calmed by his reassuring, steady presence, Nat feels like she can finally rest.But Paul wants something in return. He has a plan of his own, and it's no coincidence that he's befriended Nat . . .\* \* \*Praise for Nora Murphy:'I couldn't put it down' - Shari Lapena, author of Everyone Here Is Lying'Taut, compelling and deliciously dark' - B. A. Paris, author of The Prisoner and The Guest'Brilliant, gripping, dark and superbly written' - Gilly Macmillan, author of What She Knew. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - LONGLISTED FOR BOOKTOK AUTHOR OF THE YEAR'A literary soul brother to the likes of Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary' - Irish IndependentWhat happens in Vegas . . . doesn't always stay there.Kate is the ultimate planner. She has her happily-ever-after all plotted out, starting with her dream wedding to successful dental surgeon, Norman, and an iconic Las Vegas hen party with her three best girlfriends. Even running into her DJ ex, Trevor Rush, the man who broke her heart nine years ago, won't ruin Kate's vision for the perfect girls' trip.But when an alcohol-fuelled night out leaves Kate and Trevor accidentally hitched, her plans are officially out the window. To make matters worse, Trevor has decided he wants Kate back, and won't sign the annulment papers until she agrees to go on three last dates with him.With her fairy tale wedding just days away, Kate is determined to fight her growing feelings for Trevor. But in the scorching heat of Sin City, is it time for her to tear up the rule book, and finally take a gamble on love Praise for J. F. Murray'The freshest, sexiest, funniest and most poignant book I've read in a very long time' - Claudia Carroll'Clever, original, witty' - Sinead Moriarty'Utterly original, emotionally astute and cripplingly funny' - Laura Jane Williams'Hilarious and original - one of the best books I've read this year' - Laura Price'Fresh, funny, genuinely heartwarming' - Catherine Walsh'Fabulous! A beautiful rom-com of the Nora Ephron variety' - Edel Coffey. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Utterly unique . . . A masterpiece' The Daily Mail'Stunning . . . Brilliantly original' The GuardianLondon is built from concrete, steel and the creative urge.Old technology gives way to the new. Progress is inevitable - but is it more fragile than its inhabitants realize A strange anomaly is uncovered in the new top-secret Crossrail extension being built under Buckingham Palace. It is an archaeological puzzle, one that may transform our understanding of history - and the origins of London itself.And if our modern world falls, we may have to turn to the technology of the past in order to save our future.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Faced with his most disturbing case yet, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tracks a serial killer in You Are Dead, by award winning crime author Peter James.A series of young women - all beautiful, all with long brown hair - have been stalked and abducted. Each victim is found with a brand on their body, a marking that reads 'U R Dead'. And some of their remains are from thirty years ago.When Logan Somerville is taken while on the phone to her fiancé, Grace must find a lead, connect the cases and track down the killer before they can strike again . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, You Are Dead is the eleventh thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective's investigations with Love You Dead and Need You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.…