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Книги издательства «Macmillan Children's Books»
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The complete story and original illustrations of MONSTERS: AN OWNER'S GUIDE by Jonathan Emmett and Mark Oliver have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence. Have you ever wanted your own pet monster? This guide contains all you need to know about assembling your very own monstrously marvellous companion! This is a great series which, by using well-loved stories, will encourage young children to become enthusiastic, independent readers. |
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The complete story and original illustrations of THE SHARK IN THE DARK by Peter Bently and Ben Cort have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence. The Shark in the Dark is heading this way — and he's HUNGRY! Will the flustered fish become saltwater snacks, or can they come up with a plan to teach that greedy shark a lesson he'll never forget? This is a great series which, by using well-loved stories, will encourage young children to become enthusiastic, independent readers. |
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Poppy and Skip are two very busy bunnies! Follow their antics throughout the day at nursery as they paint pictures, dance along to music and have a delicious snack. Best of all, there's a jigsaw puzzle on every spread, making this a great book for children to play with as well as read. With bright, bold illustrations by David Wojtowycz, a playful rhyming text and large chunky puzzle pieces, this is an excellent first jigsaw book for toddlers — and the perfect introduction to starting nursery or playgroup. |
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Poppy and Skip are two very busy bunnies! Follow their antics throughout the day as they have fun playing at home, starting with a yummy breakfast and finishing with lots of games in the garden. Best of all, there's a jigsaw puzzle on every spread, making this a great book for children to play with as well as read. With bright, bold illustrations by David Wojtowycz, a playful rhyming text and large chunky puzzle pieces, this is an excellent first jigsaw book for toddlers. |
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A gorgeously shiny stocking filler! Sparkle the fairy saves Christmas when she finds her magic wand at the very last minute, in this fantastic value and festively foiled book. Contains two press-out foiled pieces that slot together to create your very own 3D Christmas decoration to hang on the tree. With fun artwork and jolly rhyming text this is an ideal gift. |
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There's harmony in the air when the animals get together for a concert with a difference. Koala's playing his flute, Badger's bashing away on the drums, and Squirrel's strumming on the guitar. Sing and dance along-you've never seen a show like it! With trademark Julia Donaldson rhyming text and Nick Sharratt's bold, funny illustrations, children will love this bright and playful book filled with silly animal antics. |
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«Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum» is packed with all sorts of poems and rhymes including a sequence of number rhymes, action rhymes, noisy rhymes and more thoughtful pieces too. A real joy. Noisy Garden If tigerlilies and dandelions growled, And cowslips mooed, and dogroses howled, And snapdragons roared and catmint miaowed, My garden would be extremely loud.» |
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There's a commotion in the classroom as Goat and the other animals spend the day at playgroup. The musical instruments and the dressing up box are lots of fun, but — oh dear! Goat gets into a muddle or two. Trademark Julia Donaldson rhymes and rhythms accompanied by Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations make this board book a sure winner. Even the youngest toddler will enjoy Goat's antics! This reassuring story is perfect reading for any child beginning, or already attending, a nursery or playschool. Recommended by Bookstart on their Starting School or Nursery reading list. A brilliant book for any little ones off to nursery for the first time... Comforting and fun. |
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Carol Ann Duffy, the Poet Laureate, has chosen her favourite poems for children for this stunning collection of classic and modern verse, exquisitely illustrated by multi-award-winning illustrator Emily Gravett. |
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He can turn himself into anything and appear to fit in anywhere, but it seems that neither the swirly snail, the green grasshopper nor the stripy sock want to be friends. Will he ever find someone to talk to? Someone just like him? With a subtle and witty interplay between words and illustrations this introduction to colours and shapes (and chameleons!) is sure to delight everyone, from the youngest child upwards. This is another triumph by prize-winning Emily Gravett. |
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Gorgeous canines of every shape, size and colour are bounding through this irresistible book of opposites. Can you choose one dog to love best of all? With playful pencil and watercolour illustrations to delight children and adults alike, everyone will long to bark along with the Chihuahua and tickle the Dalmatian's tummy. Emily Gravett has created another wonderfully satisfying book — with a twist in the tail. |
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Have you ever wondered why fireflies glow in the dark? Or why spiders don't stick to their own webs? And why do octopuses make ink? Tell Me Why Elephants Have Trunks provides the answers to these tricky questions about animals and much more with the help of light-hearted text and eye-catching artwork to get to the bottom of these scientific problems. Bizarre, confusing or just plain strange things happen in the world around us all the time. Each title in the Tell Me Why series delves into some of the great mysteries of everyday life, and uses the world of science and scientific research to make sense of them. Bright, dynamic artwork supports the text, making the series visually appealing as well as factually fascinating. |
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Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about the Egyptians! It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book including: — Why the gods looked so strange — Why tomb raiding is a bad idea — Why they loved cats, and — How to make a mummy in eight easy steps. |
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Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about the Greeks! It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book including: — Why the ancient Greeks were mad about Olive oil — Who Pythagoras was — Why Alexander the Great named a city after his horse, Bucephalus, and — How the Greeks invented the first computer, vending machine and Death Ray. |
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Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining and gory bits about the Romans! It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book including: — How to keep the gods happy — Why you should never ignore an omen — How to defeat an army who are riding elephants, and — How to spot a barbarian. |
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Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about WWI. It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know about World War I in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book, including: — How to build a trench — Why dogs were such good messengers — How plastic surgery was invented — Why you needed a gas mask What are you waiting for? Let's get going... |
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Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War II! It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you need to know I this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book, including: — just how useful mashed potato is — how the Battle of Britain was won — what it takes to be a spy — how D-Day was kept a surprise. |
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Sherlock knows that Amyus Crow, his mysterious American tutor, has some dark secrets. But he didn't expect to find a notorious killer, hanged by the US government, apparently alive and well in Surrey — and Crow somehow mixed up in it. When no one will tell you the truth, sometimes you have to risk all to discover it for yourself. And so begins an adventure that will take Sherlock across the ocean to America, to the centre of a deadly web — where life and death are cheap, and truth has a price no sane person would pay... |
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Climbing trees, playing with wool... Matilda is sure her cat will love these things, but he doesn't seem very enthusiastic. Undaunted, she thinks up new ways to amuse her reluctant playmate. Tea parties? Dressing up? Or what about a nice bike ride? As the beleagured cat goes from nonplussed to terrified, Matilda gets more and more frustrated. After all, what use is a pet if it doesn't want to play? An insightful, fond and funny look at the relationship between a little girl and her cat, this is sure to strike a chord with anyone who's ever been a devoted pet owner. |
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When Sugarlump the rocking horse wishes to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes turns him into a real horse. But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump learns to be careful what he wishes for and realises how much he misses the children he left behind. Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant... The sixth title from this #1 bestselling, chart-busting team is bursting with Julia Donaldson's rhythmic, lyrical verse and Lydia Monks's bright, beautiful illustrations. There's glitter on every page too! |
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