Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Our World of Books Good Night Fish
Book SynopsisGood Night Fish highlights swordfish, salmon, angel fish, butterfly fish, parrotfish, clownfish, groupers, tuna, puffer fish, sawfish, sharks, flying fish, flashlight fish, seahorses, largemouth bass, catfish, and even toothy Amazon piranhas. Put on your snorkel and fins, it''s time to dive into cool freshwater lakes, gentle rivers, and the salty depths of oceans. Exploring the fascinating world of fish has never been more fun or educational. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
£8.54
Our World of Books Good Night Whales
Book SynopsisGood Night Whales features blue whales, killer whales, sperm whales, pilot whales, right whales, narwhals, beluga whales, breaching, bubble netting, dolphins, seals, sea otters, walruses, and more. Whales are some of the most astounding creatures on earth. Young marine biologists delight in journeying across the world''s great oceans in search of these magnificent creatures. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
£8.99
Our World of Books Good Night Baby Dragons
Book SynopsisGood Night Baby Dragons features mountain dragons, coastal dragons, underwater dragons, cave dragons, Chinese dragons, fire-breathing dragons, giant dragons, tiny dragons, chameleon dragons, hatchlings, family dragons, sleepy dragons, and more. Young readers will be dazzled by this fantasy board book as they explore the land of these mythical beasts and go an adventure of lifetime.This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
£9.38
Our World of Books Good Night Bears
Book SynopsisGood Night Bears highlights black bears, polar bears, grizzly bears, panda bears, sloth bears, sun bears, spectacled bears, bear cubs, bear habitats, bear tracks, catching salmon, and more. This charming and educational board book takes young readers into the fascinating world of bears while exploring bear species and types of bear habitat. A must-read for young wildlife enthusiasts.This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
£8.54
Our World of Books Bath Time Sharks
Book SynopsisBath Time Sharks features great white sharks, whale sharks, spinner sharks, blue sharks, hammerhead sharks, leopard sharks, mako sharks, tiger sharks, bull sharks, thresher sharks, angel sharks, blacktip sharks, cookiecutter sharks, and more.This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes.Young divers will explore the fascinating world of sharks while learning about different species and their watery environments.
£6.99
BetterLink Press Incorporated The Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes: A Story
Book SynopsisIn America, every child knows the story of the three little pigs and the big, bad wolf, so they''ll love reading about the pigs'' Chinese counterparts.Told in a bilingual Chinese and English edition, this is the story of three little pigs whose appetites initially get the better of them. In a shared dream, they met an old man who tells them to deliver malt sugar candies to him a week before New Year''s Eve. The next morning, they see some malt sugar candies on their kitchen table. The three little pigs completely forget the old man and eat every bit of them. When their mother comes home, she is very angry to discover all the candies gone. Seeing their mother unhappy, the three little pigs help her make more delicious malt sugar candies. When there is only a week left before Chinese New Year''s Eve, their mother lays the malt sugar candies in front of the portrait of the Kitchen God and prays for the peace for the family. On seeing the portrait, the three little pigs realize that the old man in their dreams is actually the Kitchen God!
£12.99
BetterLink Press Incorporated I Have a Zoo: A Story of Animals All Around Me,
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£12.99
BetterLink Press Incorporated The Magical Silkworm: A Story about a Birthday
Book SynopsisA touching story of finding beauty and joy in unexpected places. Little Mo is celebrating her birthday with friends and family when she opens the gift her parents gave her. Little Mo is immediately disappointed when she opens the box to find ugly, caterpillar-like creatures squirming around. Although her parents try to explain that they are silkworms who can produce beautiful things, Little Mo refuses to listen. Her friends try to cheer her up with an ensuing adventure in the woods--which involves magic mulberry trees, a mysterious trap and a chance encounter with some silkworms--during which Little Mo realizes that she completely underestimated the gift her parents had so thoughtfully given to her. Feeling grateful for her gift and the incredible skills of the little silkworms, Little Mo quickly realizes that they are actually the best birthday gift she has ever received.
£12.34
Shanghai Press The Umbrella Tree: A Story Told in English and
Book SynopsisOn a windy day, panda siblings Guagua and Yaya decide to go on an adventure, setting out from under the shelter of their trusty old umbrella. However, when a wicked wind swipes the little red umbrella and tosses it high into a tree, the two pandas look up to see it shredded and out of their reach. Even worse, it is soon picked up and transported to a dump, far away from the little panda cubs.Their mother tries to comfort them, even giving them a brand new umbrella, but the pair are still upset and can't get over the fact that it's not the same as their old one.Imagine the two little pandas' surprise when they see a donkey walk past carrying a little red umbrella…just like the one they had! They set out on a quest to find their old friend and finally recovered the warmth, shelter and love the little red umbrella had always brought to their lives.
£14.20
Shanghai Press The Little Calf: A Story of Courage Told in
Book SynopsisLearn how the kind ox earned his place as one of the Chinese Zodiac Animals.The little calf is very curious about the world, but hasn't experienced much of it in his young life. When he and his mother begin to help the aging grandfather that lives next door to their farm, that changes.In the spring, when the grandpa is struggling to plow the fields, the calf picks up the plow without saying a word. He runs up and down the fields, though his plowing is uneven. The calf soon learns from his mother cow how to plow the fields neatly. In return, the grandpa prepares fresh grass and sweet spring water for them. In the autumn, when the grandpa is too weak to grind wheat, the calf wants to help. He fails after his first attempt, but soon learns from his mother how to grind wheat into fine flour.In the winter, when the grandpa is too tired to pull his cart into town to sell his flour, the calf volunteers to help him. The cart is heavy and the calf has never pulled one before. Along the bumpy road, it is shaking so badly that the grandpa keeps bouncing around, but the calf soon learns from his mother cow how to pull the cart smoothly. When they finally arrive in town, the calf and grandpa exchange their flour for a cart full of goods for the Chinese New Year, which they celebrate together at home.This is a story about courage, diligence and being helpful. The "Cultural Explanation" section at the end of the book includes the characteristics of the people born in the year of Ox and the years they were born. It also includes an interesting Chinese idiom about the calf.Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include: Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes—2007 & 2019 Magical Rooster—2005 & 2017 Water Dragon—2012 & 2024 Little Monkey King's Journey—2016 & 2028 Snake Goddess Colors the World—2013 & 2025 Horse and the Mysterious Drawing—2014 & 2026 Sheep Beauty—2015 & 2027 Bronze Dog—2006 & 2018 Little Rat and the Golden Seed—2008 & 2020
£14.20
Shanghai Press Deer of Nine Colors
Book SynopsisIn ancient times a Persian trade merchant was lost in a windstorm. Suddenly a spiritual deer with nine colors appear to guide the man with directions. Later on the deer would rescue a man drowning in a river. In exchange the man makes a promise not to talk about the deer's whereabouts. The man would reach an imperial palace. The king insisted on hunting down the spiritual deer down to make clothes out of the deer skin. With an army of warriors, the man could not resist the profit opportunity and led them to the same spot as before. He falls back into the same water, hoping the deer would show up to rescue him. This time all the warrior arrows turned into dust and the man is drowned.
£7.27
Shanghai Press The Little Monkey King's Journey: Retold in
Book SynopsisLong long ago, an old magic stone suddenly cracked open after lying in the sunlight and moonlight for thousands of years. From the shell of the stone, a little Monkey was born. Adopted by the Monkey King in the mountain, Little Monkey was very naughty and playful. One day, while playing in a tree, he fell. When the Monkey King tried to save Little Monkey, he was terribly injured. To save the Monkey King, Little Monkey had to journey across the ocean in search of the immortal pill. With help from the Immortal Turtle, the Phoenix, the Dragon King and the Immortal, the Little Monkey gained a powerful body. Could he find his way home to save the Monkey King?Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include: Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes—2007 & 2019 Magical Rooster—2005 & 2017 Water Dragon—2012 & 2024 Snake Goddess Colors the World—2013 & 2025 Horse and the Mysterious Drawing—2014 & 2026 Sheep Beauty—2015 & 2027 Bronze Dog—2006 & 2018 Little Rat and the Golden Seed—2008 & 2020 Little Calf—2009 & 2021 Trade Review"I have to admit this is my favorite of the monkey tales we have read thus far…The pictures are also beautiful and the quality of the book is amazing…" —Crafty Moms Share blog"This book has beautiful illustration. It is an adaption from the well-know Chinese classic, 'The Journey to the West.' Good read for ages Pre K - Gr. 3." —Miss Panda Chinese
£14.20
Shanghai Press The Horse and the Mysterious Drawing: A Story in
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated Chinese children's book tells a traditional myth in both English and Chinese characters.Long ago in China, there was a little boy who lived a nomadic life with his family. Hunger and hardship followed them wherever they went. They tried to grow food once, but whenever the seeds were sown, winter came and all the seedlings became frozen.One day, while passing by the Yellow River, the boy's white horse suddenly got free of the reins and plunged into the river. After a while, the horse sprang out of the water with a drawing on its back.Everyone wondered what the drawing meant, but only the boy was clever enough to figure it out and explained to his family: "This drawing shows the cycle of the changing seasons. The horse wants to help us grow grains to make food. Why don't we do what is on this drawing and sow seeds in the spring, water them in the summer, and harvest in the autumn. In the winter, we need to let the earth rest."Following the farming method on the drawing, people had bountiful harvests year after year, providing enough grain for rice and dumplings. They were able to stay in one place to build homes.Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include: Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes—2007 & 2019 Magical Rooster—2005 & 2017 Water Dragon—2012 & 2024 Little Monkey King's Journey—2016 & 2028 Snake Goddess Colors the World—2013 & 2025 Sheep Beauty—2015 & 2027 Bronze Dog—2006 & 2018 Little Rat and the Golden Seed—2008 & 2020 Little Calf—2009 & 2021
£14.20
Shanghai Press The Sheep Beauty: A Story in English and Chinese
Book SynopsisThe kindness and generosity of those born under the sign of the sheep in the Chinese zodiac is brought to life in this heartwarming multicultural fairy tale.Long, long ago, there lived a kind physician. He lived on a mountain in a small Chinese village where he practiced traditional Chinese medicine for all the villagers. On his way home one day, he found an injured sheep, rescued it and brought it home where he nursed the sheep back to life.One evening, after the sheep had been living with the physician for some time, a beast barged into the village, demanding payment of each household in the form of one child. If the villagers refused to hand over their children, the beast would eat everyone!In the blink of an eye, the rescued sheep transforms into a lovely girl, who, with a clever plan, manages to frighten the beast away and keep everyone in the village safe from harm. And so, with one simple act of kindness, an entire village is saved, reminding us that every action, no matter how small, has consequences.Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include: Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes—2007 & 2019 Magical Rooster—2005 & 2017 Water Dragon—2012 & 2024 Little Monkey King's Journey—2016 & 2028 Snake Goddess Colors the World—2013 & 2025 Horse and the Mysterious Drawing—2014 & 2026 Bronze Dog—2006 & 2018 Little Rat and the Golden Seed—2008 & 2020 Little Calf—2009 & 2021 Trade Review"The story offers many reading and storytelling possibilities in addition to introducing and demonstrating the eighth sign of the Chinese zodiac." —School Library Journal"…brings to life the kindness and generosity of those born under the sign of the sheep in the Chinese zodiac." —Kid World Citizen blog"This is a Chinese folk tale that epitomizes the Chinese zodiac Sheep personality and is perfect to read to kids to celebrate the Chinese New Year." —Pragmatic Mom blog
£14.20
Shanghai Press The Magical Rooster: A Tale in English and
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells the story of a young boy and his magical rooster in both English and Chinese—a great story for Chinese New Year!Long long ago, there lived a boy named Tang Yun. He studied very hard and was ready to take the imperial exam in the Capital City thousands of miles away. Yun's mother was worried about him traveling alone. After working day and night, she finished hand embroidering a rooster on Yun's outfit, hoping the magical rooster would be her son's guardian angel. During his trip, magic happened whenever Yun was in danger. With a crowing of "cock-a doodle-doo," the embroidered rooster jumped out of Yun's outfit. He was alive! He was brave, timely and kind. He helped Yun overcome many obstacles during his trip. Yun arrived at the Capital City safely and successfully passed his exam with honor. He eventually reunited with his mother. They lived happily together ever after.Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include: Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes—2007 & 2019 Water Dragon—2012 & 2024 Little Monkey King's Journey—2016 & 2028 Snake Goddess Colors the World—2013 & 2025 Horse and the Mysterious Drawing—2014 & 2026 Sheep Beauty—2015 & 2027 Bronze Dog—2006 & 2018 Little Rat and the Golden Seed—2008 & 2020 Little Calf—2009 & 2021 Trade Review"The story is beautifully told and illustrated and reflects Chinese culture and style, with the text written in both English and Chinese. Intended for children ages four to eight, it will be appreciated by all ages." —Foreword magazine"This charming story is told in English and in Chinese. The two languages flow together across the pages with their animated illustrations. A unique gift, the book is as much art as it is entertainment. A beautiful story, beautifully told." —Retailing Insight Magazine"Li uses muted shades of blue, gray, and tan for his modest paintings; in a lovely touch, the images of the rooster are actually embroidered. Details about the rooster, the 10th sign of the Chinese zodiac, round out this quiet, fable-like tale." —Publishers Weekly"…a wonderful and sweet tale." —Crafty Moms Share blog
£14.20
Shanghai Press The Bronze Dog: A Story in English and Chinese
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells the story of two young brothers and a magical dog in both English and Chinese.Once upon a time, at the foot of the mountains called Zhongnan in the Shaanxi Province of China, there were two brothers who lived alone and depended on each other. One day, the elder one dug out a bronze dog while tilling which made the brothers very happy, as they could sell it for money. But unexpectedly, the bronze dog suddenly got bigger and swallowed the elder brother. Having seen this, the younger one rushed to find a hammer, intending to smash the bronze dog to save his brother. In order not to be destroyed, the bronze dog promised to give the young boy three gifts which he wanted most. But he told the dog he would rather ask for nothing but his brother. The bronze dog was deeply moved by the love between the two brothers, so it spat the elder one out and magically turned into a real dog. Luckily, the brothers got a new companion, and all of them lived happily ever after.Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include: Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes—2007 & 2019 Magical Rooster—2005 & 2017 Water Dragon—2012 & 2024 Little Monkey King's Journey—2016 & 2028 Snake Goddess Colors the World—2013 & 2025 Horse and the Mysterious Drawing—2014 & 2026 Sheep Beauty—2015 & 2027 Little Rat and the Golden Seed—2008 & 2020 Little Calf—2009 & 2021 Trade Review"The illustrations are meant to look like the ancient stone relief that was popular during the Han Dynasty. They are not all that colorful or detailed, but they introduce a bit more of the culture to the reader. I love that the story is in both English and Chinese. The last page of the book shares a bit about the year of the dog and the characteristics that go with those born under the dog. It also explains about the stone relief artwork. The tale itself is simple and short, but the story is a good one with a lesson about love and family." —Crafty Moms Share blog
£14.20
University of Alaska Press Ollie's First Year
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£999.99
University of Alaska Press A Seal Named Patches
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£999.99
Arbordale Publishing What's New at the Zoo? an Animal Adding Adventure
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£10.95
Arbordale Publishing Turtle Summer: A Journal for My Daughter
£11.35
Michaelson Entertainment Little Butterfly-Board
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£10.40
Kane/Miller Book Publishers I'm a Hungry Dinosaur
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£999.99
Kane/Miller Book Publishers Colorful World: Sea
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£7.85
Kane/Miller Book Publishers Colorful World: Forest
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£8.17
Kane/Miller Book Publishers Kisses, Cuddles, and Good Night!
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£12.34
Kane/Miller Book Publishers Grumpy Tortoise
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£10.05
Kane/Miller Book Publishers Little Waves
£12.34
Kane/Miller Book Publishers This Is Frog
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£14.24
Torchflame Books Koda and the Whales
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£14.48
Brown Books Publishing Group Max and Mama
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£17.20
Paraclete Press Margaret's First Holy Week
Book Synopsis The story of Margaret and her friend the Pope continues with Book 3 in The Pope?s Cat series. Thisadventure has Margaret experiencing the prayers, penitence, liturgy, and excitement of Holy Week in the Vatican and Rome?from the joy of Palm Sunday in St. Peter''s Square, to foot-washing in a Roman prison, the solemnity of Good Friday, and the expectation of Easter. She learns about Jesus and the meaning of his Passion, visits important new places such as The Sistine Chapel, where she seems to pray beside the Pope, and the Roman Colosseum, where she learns that many early Christians were martyrs for their faith. Margaret''s friends, the Swiss Guards, are watching over her, and she manages to eat (she still loves to eat!) some interesting foods, even though it''s Holy Week. Oh yes, and she sleeps a lot.
£10.51
Experiment Reggie, My Rhinoceros: A Gentle Children's Book
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£13.29
Princeton Architectural Press On Baba's Back
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£9.45
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Princess Ponies A Dream Come True
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£6.99
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books I Love You Night and Day
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£15.29
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Princess Ponies 5: An Amazing Rescue
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£6.99
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Princess Ponies 6: Best Friends Forever!
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£7.12
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books All Through My Town
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£7.99
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Princess Ponies 7: A Special Surprise
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£7.16
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Princess Ponies 8: A Singing Star
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£7.16
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Duck Duck Porcupine A Duck Duck Porcupine Book
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£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Duck, Duck, Porcupine!
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£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc All We Need
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£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc My Kite Is Stuck! And Other Stories
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£9.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc My Kite Is Stuck! And Other Stories
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£8.36
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc That's My Book! And Other Stories
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£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc That's My Book! and Other Stories
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£9.23
Lee & Low Books A House by the River
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£10.40
