On a faraway planet, Jen, the last of the Gelflings, is given the mission of restoring a missing shard to the great Crystal and preventing the tragedy of a Skeksis triumph when the Three Suns merge.

    'Let's pretend that the glass has gone soft and... Why, I do believe it has! It's turning into a kind of cloud!' A moment later Alice is inside the looking-glass world. There she finds herself part of a great game of chess, travelling through forests and jumping across brooks. The chess pieces talk and argue with her, give orders and repeat poems... It is the strangest dream that anyone ever had...

    She has tried to destroy Philip with earth, air and fire. Now she uses her last and most dangerous means of attack, water. Philip must head for the sea as his friend is in danger. He has dared to defy Oyin once but this time she is waiting for him.

    Kids love him and his poetry...and so do adults, a combination of approbation that is unusual in today's world.

    With illustrations by Tony Ross, this re-issue is sure to delight.A tale about an extremely unconventional vampire. This tale of laughter and ghoulish horror for seven and eight year-olds is sure to delight. Here, Eric Morecambe’s customary humour is employed for a young audience.

    His only wish is to meet someone who can understand him in the same way. One day, an Eevee comes to the great Detective Pikachu and asks him to find the culprit who messed up the yard at its home!

    Dive in!Half-mermaid, half-spunky girl, all magic — Emily Windsnap swept a generation of middle grade readers under her spell. Avid fans or those discovering Emily for the first time, kids will swimmingly to this beautiful collection of four Emily Windsnap episodes boasting fresh new paperback covers:The Tail of Emily WindsnapEmily Windsnap and the Monster from the DeepEmily Windsnap and the Castle in the MistEmily Windsnap and the Siren’s Secret

    But what happens when he finds the bear in an unexpected source? A delightful Christmas read-aloud!★ "All the elements of a winner come together in this enchanting effort: a charming main character, Ayto's stylish mixed-media illustrations with a jazzy color palate, polished prose and a rewarding story." ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW"Likely to be a storytime hit well beyond the Christmas season." ―School Library JournalThe little wolf knows just what he needs to get a good night's sleep: a teddy bear to cuddle. So the next morning, the little wolf sets off to find one. But exactly where do teddy bears come from?The little wolf asks the Wise Owl and the Three Little Pigs, but nobody knows. Finally, the little wolf stumbles upon a kindly man with a bright red suit and a long white beard, and when the little wolf wakes up the next morning there, is a surprise at the foot of his bed...and the answer to his lingering question.Author Mark Burgess has woven an amusing, satisfying story that features a steadfast character and a memorable cast of familiar faces, including Santa Claus himself. Russell Ayto's distinctively quirky illustrations offer surprising perspectives and colorfully capture the delightful humor of the story.Awards: Best Children's Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of EducationChildren's Book Award (Nominee) ―Florida Reading AssociationFlicker Tale Children's Book Awards (Nominee, Picture Books) ―North Dakota Library Association

    In trying to cast a spell with a love potion designed to bewitch handsome but conceited Stormy, fourteen-year-old Miranda actually conjures up the ghost of a boy who died in 1958.

    As his kingdom quickly becomes crowded by people, plants, and animals who live forever, young Prince Emir must discover the answers to some most perplexing questionsAt the behest of his royal parents, Emir undertakes a difficult journey to discover death, understand the reasons for the seasons, and even figure out what life is all about. A large order for such a small prince, but Emir is not alone in his quest. Aided by the muses of Conscience and Inspiration, our young hero finally understands that all living things must have their own seasons of birth, growth and returning to the earth.Jane Roberts touched millions with her Seth books. Now this same gentle heart reminds spirits young and old to honor the cycle of life, the seasons, and world diversity with this charming fairy tale for all ages.

    . . for better or for worse.WANTED: The most evil, wicked, abhorrent, vile villain to ever curse this world . . . or any others. A villain acting vile is merely part of the job description . . . but which of Disney’s famed scoundrels is the evilest of them all? Dive into the devilish thoughts of The Evil Queen, Jafar, Ursula, and more as they recall their most wicked achievements. With gatefolds and lift-the-flaps, readers can dive into minds of the best of the worst in this fun read for Disney fans of all ages.Villains Include... Evil Queen (Snow White) Jafar (Aladdin) Mother Gothel (Rapunzel) Lady Tremaine (Cinderella) Ursula (The Little Mermaid) Scar (Lion King) Cruella De Vil (101 Dalmatians) Gaston (Beauty and the Beast) Malificent (Sleeping Beauty) Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland) Captain Hook (Peter Pan) Hades (Hercules) Dr. Facilier (The Princess and the Frog)

    Enjoy being a parent again!

    Pirates, monsters, robots, knights and ghosts are all waiting to excite you or send shivers down your spine. As well as funny, scary and action-packed original tales, youll find two seafaring classics, Sinbad the Sailor and Treasure Island.

    But when the identical twins decide to switch places, Olivia makes another shocking discovery-Ivy's a vampire...and she's not the only one in town! Kids love reading about vampires-and they're sure to love sinking their teeth into Ivy and Olivia's fangtastic adventures! This set includes the first four books: Switched, Fangtastic!, Re-Vamped!, and Vampalicious!. 208 pages each.