Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
Random House USA Inc Unicorn Academy #6: Olivia and Snowflake
Book SynopsisWhat if your best friend was a unicorn? Chapter book readers are flocking to this magical series, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn!Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island.Olivia hopes her sweet unicorn, Snowflake, will discover her magic before graduation day! Everyone is busy decorating Unicorn Academy for the graduation ball, but it looks like someone is trying to ruin the party. Can Olivia and Snowflake save the day and the school?Fans of Rainbow Magic, Purrmaids, and Princess Ponies will love this new chapter book series about the magic of bonding with your own unicorn. Be sure to read all the books in this magical series! Don't miss any books in the magical new spin-off series, Unicorn Academy Nature Magic!
£12.99
Random House USA Inc Purrmaids Fin-tastic Adventures 1-4 Gift Set
Book SynopsisGive the gift of mermaid kittens with this boxed set of books 1-4 in the Purrmaids series! Purr-fect for fans of chapter book series like Magic Kitten, Mermaid Tales, and Rainbow Magic!Angel, Coral, and Shelly are best friends . . . and mermaid kittens. They love swimming around their home of Kittentail Cove and doing projects together at sea school. This book boxed set introduces the friends in four fin-tastic adventures!In #1: The Scaredy Cat, the purrmaids explore a sunken ship and conquer their fears! In #2: The Catfish Club, the girls must deal with friendship problems at school while working on art projects. In #3: Seasick Sea Horse, Shelly loses the class pet, and her friends have to help her fix the purr-oblem! In #4: Search for the Mermicorn, the purrmaids visit a nature preserve and discover an amazing new creature . . . a unicorn mermaid! This four-book collection is the purr-fect way to swim into this chapter book series!
£20.37
Random House USA Inc The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Volume 1,
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£16.12
Random House USA Inc Purrmaids #7: Kittens in the Kitchen
Book SynopsisCan the purrmaids win a cooking competition? Find out in this seventh book in the popular chapter book series perfect for fans of Magic Kitten and Mermaid Tales!It's time for another field trip! The purrmaids are off to one of Kittentail Cove's farms to learn about new kinds of food. As the daughter of two chefs, Shelly can't wait to make up new recipes with food from the field trip! It's time for a cooking challenge! But when the girls forget to set a timer, all their food is overcooked. Can the kittens fix their recipes before it's time to serve their teacher, Ms. Harbor? Kids who love cooking shows like Chopped Junior, Kids Baking Championship, and more will love seeing our favorite purrmaids experimenting in the kitchen!
£5.99
Random House USA Inc Purrmaids #8: Merry Fish-mas
Book SynopsisCelebrate the paw-lidays with the purrfect stocking stuffer! The first holiday title in this chapter book series that is purr-fect for fans of magic animals!It's almost Fish-mas in Kittentail Cove and the purrmaids can't wait for Santa Paws to arrive! When Coral's younger brother, Shrimp asks her to mail his letter to Santa Paws, Coral is happy to help! But then the day gets busy and the post office closes early and...will Santa Paws still bring presents if he doesn't get Shrimp's letter? With some help from her friends, Coral will do whatever it takes to give Shrimp the Merriest Fish-mas ever!
£5.99
Cornerstone The Mermaid Moon
Book SynopsisIn this magical picture book perfect for all young mermaid lovers, two best friends--one who lives on land, the other in the water--share an exciting adventure on the night of the Mermaid Moon: the one time each year mermaids can leave the sea.Once, there were two best friends. One was from the sea, a mermaid named Merrin, and one was from the land, a human named Molly. Of course Merrin has never been to Molly's house; how can she visit when she must stay underwater? But then comes the night of the Mermaid Moon, when sea creatures can fly through the air! And this year, Merrin is finally old enough to join in. Together she and Molly visit the Mermaid Moon festival, eat ice cream, and ride on a swing in Molly's backyard. But when it is time for Merrin to leave--the moon is sinking toward the sea--she is unable to get down from a tree the girls have climbed. And if she doesn't get back home before the moon sets, the Mermaid Moon magic will disappear from the earth forever. Here is a delightful and dramatic picture book that makes every girl's dream of being friends with a mermaid come true!
£16.14
Anne Schwartz Books The Mermaid Moon
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£20.89
Sophie Torro Books Griffin Quest: The Solar Siege (Book #1)
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£11.04
Sophie Torro Books Griffin Quest: The Lunar Lair
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£11.04
What on Earth Publishing Ltd Monsters: A Magic Lens Hunt for Creatures of
Book SynopsisInvestigate haunted castles, spooky forests and even outer space with a monster-revealing magic lens in this striking and unusual book. Children’s favourite monsters are hidden inside each page waiting to jump out when the magic lens is held over them. Mythological creatures, ghostly spirits and monsters from film and fiction all make an appearance. Brief, lively text tells the story of each, from their ghastly origins to their favourite meals.Trade Review"This survey of monsters from folklore, literature and the movies is both informative and interactive." * Financial Times Summer Books 2019 *"The stylish illustrations are by Sophie Ledesma. Brief, lively text tells the story of each monster, with just the sort of facts children love, from their ghastly origins to their favourite meals. Unusual and full of the joy of stories, encouraging further reading and an interest in fictional characters." * Parents in Touch *"Budding sleuths will love using the ‘magical detector’ tucked inside this intriguing, interactive book … Mythological creatures, ghostly spirits and monsters from film and fiction all make an appearance and a brief, lively text reveals all their secrets, from their ghastly origins to their favourite meals. And if that wasn’t enough, children also get the chance to design their very own monster." * Lancashire Evening Post *"This is a fun book. The pages have colourful abstract scenes of woodlands or castles, but when you use the magic lens you can see the monsters hidden within the images...an entertaining way to explore the subject." * Juno Magazine *
£13.49
Gmur Verlag, Yves Gmur The Night the Monsters Came
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£8.54
Planeta Publishing Mi Monstruo Y Yo
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£14.20
Ediciones Larousse (MX) Cómo Cuidar a Tu Dragón
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£22.10
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El secreto de Xein / Xein's Secret
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£16.16
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial La misión de Rox / All the Fairies in the Kingdom
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£16.96
B de Blok Una amiga muy especial / Phoebe and Her Unicorn
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£14.41
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial La increíble historia de… la cosa más rara del
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£13.46
B de Blok Amigas sobre ruedas / Unicorn on a Roll
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£14.41
B de Blok Unicornios contra Goblins / Unicorn vs. Goblins
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£14.41
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Isadora Moon va de viaje / Isadora Moon Goes on
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£10.40
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El Ickabog / The Ickabog
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£17.06
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Mirabella y el hechizo del dragón / Mirabelle
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£9.86
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial ¡Nadie es perfecto! / Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn
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£11.66
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Almas perdidas Libro 2: El nuevo mundo / The New
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£15.16
Oceano Travesia Monstruo Triste, Monstruo Feliz
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£15.26
Oceano Travesia Winnie Y Wilbur. El Dragón de Medianoche (Nueva Edición)
£16.16
Oceano Travesia Buenas Noches, Pequeño Monstruo Verde
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£13.81
Nostra Ediciones Una Noche de Catarro Y Pesadillas
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£8.99
Albatros nakladatelstvi as I Shall Awaken
Book SynopsisThis young adult mystery horror takes us to a remote borderline village in an intentionally unspecified place and time where people still live by their own rules and still believe in old gods. Twelve years ago, four children suddenly disappeared without trace. Now during the winter solstice, three of them returned out of nowhere as teenagers with no memory of what happened to them. Astrid, Tom and Sonja have to unite to face the prejudice of the villagers and to find out, what happened to them and where the fourth missing child is—Astrid’s brother Max. Twelve nights after the winter solstice is the most dangerous time of the year as the border between human world and underworld is thin. And the kids—now adults—will discover that the ghosts from their nightmares are real and waiting for them.Trade ReviewSelected for the CBC Fall 2022 Showcase: Stranger Than Fiction."Dora’s village is turned upside down when three missing people return in this novel translated from the Czech. Seventeen-year-old Dora Lautner has been labelled “crazy” ever since four of her friends—Sonya, Tom, Astrid, and Astrid’s little brother, Max—disappeared from day care 12 years ago while she was left behind, unable to say what happened. As the community begins the winter solstice festival of Korochun, during which the dead may walk among the living, Astrid and Tom reappear, unable to remember what transpired, along with a comatose Sonya. Max, however, is nowhere to be found. While people assume that Gustaw Linhart, their suspected kidnapper, set them free upon his recent release from an asylum, Astrid, Dora, and Tom aren’t so sure. When the traditional bonfire refuses to light and dead animals begin to turn up around the village, talk begins of a curse. During the 12 days of the festival, Dora, Tom, and Astrid must solve the mystery of the abduction and the returnees’ arrival in order to wake up Sonya and find Max before it is too late. The novel is eerie and atmospheric, with a plot drawn from the worst childhood fears of monsters under the bed. The final revelation of the truth behind the mystery does nothing to diminish the horror; if anything, it makes it even scarier. The measured pace is interrupted by bursts of terrifying action, keeping readers in suspense. An intense, absorbing novel that will have readers jumping at shadows. (Horror. 13-18)" ―Kirkus Reviews"The mystery of four missing children emerges when three of them suddenly appear twelve years later. The fact they have no memory of their disappearance allows readers to wonder, but the question of what happened to the fourth boy Max adds a twist. Astrid is determined to save her brother but that requires an understanding of what happened. A twelve-day deadline creates additional suspense as days go by. Dora was with the kids when they disappeared from kindergarten nap time, but no one knows why she was left behind. People think she’s crazy when they hear her account of the events so she’s now reluctant to share what she saw. The whole plot focuses on Astrid’s efforts to solve the mystery, find her little brother, and bring him safely home. The kids receive mixed reactions when they reappear, but the general public is consistently rude, nosy, and opinionated. Astrid’s mother has been ill since her disappearance, and her uncle, cousin, and grandmother are not happy to see Astrid return. Dora’s father becomes very angry and violent when her friends come back, and Sophia’s mother already had her declared legally dead years earlier. The village is male-dominated and the Elders set rules and pass judgment for all citizens to follow. The strict atmosphere is stifling and suffocates the young people. The teens find little understanding and support to help them heal. The story has an air of the supernatural, but the author keeps any specifics vague for the first half of the book. Children wear tattoos to guard against evil spirits and spells are cast at bedtime to ward off demons. Astrid suffers nightmares to the point that she’s afraid she’ll be attacked by shadowy creatures if she falls asleep. The ceremonial bonfire lit during a holiday celebration goes out and villagers are unable to get it relit. A dead cat is found among its ashes and other animals start dying around town and in the woods. Something evil has clearly targeted the town, but what? The truth behind Max’s disappearance is a huge, expected twist as the plot nears its climax." ―YA Books Central"There are so few YA horror novels out there and I am so happy that I stumbled upon this one. The author used such a unique storyline and included Slavic gods which I was completely new to, didn’t have any previous knowledge of, but absolutely loved it. I definitely will be adding this to my physical bookshelf on release day." ―Taylor S, Reviewer"I stumbled across this book while looking for a new book to read that tied in tales of the gods. I loved that this brought in the Slavic gods - I haven't found a lot of stories that do. It also was YA horror, which was a huge bonus! The disappearances of children, and reappearance hinted to something more sinister lurking out there. I can't wait to be able to share this book with my students that love horror, and the old tales! I don't have enough in my classroom library that crossover. But first, my priority is adding this book to my personal library. A fantastic book with equally gorgeous art. 5/5." ―Jennifer J, Educator"Dora's four friends went missing 12 years ago during nap time at kindergarten. No one has believed what she saw, blaming the disappearances on the local loony man. A few days after he is released from his sentence, three of the four return; aged normally and unaware of how they got there or where they had been. Why did only three return and where have they been this whole time? And are they to blame for the sudden stroke of bad luck the village now faces? I Shall Awaken was a great quick read. While told from many points of view it didn't jar the reader and helped propel the story forward. Mythical/wise women of the village help our main characters navigate lost memories and myths that should have never been forgotten. While the ending left a little to be lacking, it was nice to be able to allow the reader their own take on what happens after the epilogue. I really enjoyed this story but the reread value is what brings it down to 4 stars. Recommended for readers 10+ who love a good mystery along with a bit of magic." ―Kristin S, Reviewer"From “the Czech Stephen King”, Kateřina Šardická’s YA horror novel I Shall Awaken is firmly rooted in folklore, and fear of the old gods. Following their mysterious disappearance as children, Astrid, Tom, and Sonya return 12 years later, with no memory of the incident. However, Astrid’s brother Max did not return with them, and Astrid desperately tries to figure out his rescue, while dealing with the abusive family to whom she has returned. The unnamed village in which the novel is set is full of secrets, from weird witch-like characters, to forbidden forests, and a myriad of ghosts. I love the world Šardická has created; it just drips with dread from the first page. The central female characters in this book are particularly strong. Astrid’s defiance in the face of authority, and the literal unknown, is incredible. This girl faces potential death in order to rescue her brother. The story takes a while to build; Šardická builds a sense of foreboding that really pays off when things speed into the break-neck final chapters. The horror is incredibly disturbing, and I experienced the rare phenomenon of a “jump scare” in a book. I love that this is a YA book, and if young readers embrace this level of terror, I think there is an incredible amount of hope for the future." ―Tracey T, Reviewer"In a small unnamed village demons are feared and superstitions rule the villagers’ lives. The village has very good reasons to be afraid. Twelve years ago, four six-year old children disappeared from their locked kindergarten classroom during naptime. Sonia, Tom and Astrid along with her little brother, Max were taken away; only Dora knows what happened but no one believed her. Suddenly during the first night of the winter solstice, the most dangerous time for the villagers when the veil between the real world and the otherworld is thinnest, three of the missing children, now young adults, return naked, covered in mud and with no memory of what has happened to them over the last 12 years. Then things get frightening, nightmares seem to come to life and the animals in the forest around them are dying. Astrid wants to go back for Max, but where does she go and how will she get there? The story is mostly told through Dora and Astrid and their home lives are almost as horrible as their nightmares making the reader sympathize with them. Reading this novel by a Czech author, translated into English, featuring folklore and legends of a different culture is a great way for readers to expand their reading horizons, and this is a good book to start with." ―Youth Services Book Review°An interesting and unique horror story that has a bit of a Midsommar vibe to it. Definitely good for fans of horror movies or folk horror." ―NetGalley-Librarian"I loved this novel. It's a twisted tale of loss, friendship and guilt but the narrative and story will keep you hooked. Four children disappear from their kindergarten class while taking a nap. Twelve years later they reappear out of the blue with no memory of what took place. This story is set in an unknown location in an unknown time period and that keeps us on our toes. This town believes strongly in curses, magic, and gods, and the sudden reappearance of these children (now adults) causes some to believe the town is cursed. If these young people can't figure out what's happened to them, the consequences could be dire. This is a mystery of sorts, wrapped in the supernatural and sucks you right in from the beginning. I highly recommend it! My review will be coming soon to my Horror Reads YouTube channel." ―NetGalley-ReviewerTable of ContentsThe night beforeThe first nightThe second nightThe third nightThe fourth nightThe fifth nightThe sixth nightThe seventh nightThe eleventh nightThe twelfth nightThe first night
£15.16
Planeta-Espana Mondrago 3/Dragones de agua
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£14.62
Planeta-Espana Mondragó 5. El Arbopán
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£10.21
Cuento de Luz SL Un tesoro en las cumbres - Aprendiendo a meditar
Book SynopsisAfter Yoga in the Jungle, our two friends from different cultures continue to learn as they travel through India. In the world's highest peaks, they will discover that the most valuable treasure of all for a happy, peaceful life is found within each and every one of us. A Treasure in the Peaks includes suggestions for simple exercises to improve concentration and attention, introducing young readers to the benefits of meditation: focusing on the sound of bird song, feeling each step we take with our feet, or noticing how our heart fills with joy. Are you ready to climb the highest peaks and learn to meditate? Lexile Level 770L.Trade ReviewBest Educational Children's Picture Book-Spanish ~ Second Place at the 2016 International Latino Book Awards
£15.07
Thule Ediciones Para Esconderse de Un Monstruo
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£18.34
Editorial el Pirata Cuquedo
Book SynopsisSUMMARY IN SPANISH: Un libro para niñ os de 2 añ os a 5 añ os, lleno de animales, con texto repetitivo y con unos dibujos divertidí simos. ¡ Un cuento infantil divertido, ideal para contarlo!Hay un rumor en la selva, nadie sabe quié n es Cuquedo, pero todos dicen que da mucho miedo y asusta a los animales que está n parados en el mismo lugar. Como ninguno quiere que lo asusten, todos deciden ir de allá para acá y de acá para allá . Solo se paran para avisar a los animales que se encuentran, para que se unan a ellos. Hipopó tamos, cebras, elefantes, jirafas, rinocerontes formará n una divertidí sima manada de animales.Para nada se imaginan que Cuquedo, el personaje del que todos hablan, sea un pequeñ í simo y entrañ able monstruito, que no da nada de miedo. Al verlo por primera vez, nadie intuye que é l pueda ser el asustador de quien todos hablan. Así que cuando se paran para avisarlo de que se una a su manada si no quiere ser asustado... ¡ ¡ ¡ se convierte en la ocasió n perfecta que Cuquedo estaba esperando!!!Cuquedo es un libro seleccionado por el Plan Nacional de Lectura de Portugal, donde ya ha conseguido má s de 10 ediciones. Se puede utilizar para explicar a los niñ os que los rumores no siempre son ciertos. Hay otro libro del mismo personaje: Cuquedo y un amor que da miedo.El texto de Clara Cunha juega con las repeticiones, para que los niñ os intuyan qué sucederá a continuació n y participen de la historia. Las ilustraciones de Paulo Galindro son una exquisitez, llenas de detalles muy originales, pintadas sobre madera y utilizando hilos de lana negros para crear a Cuquedo._________________________SUMMARY IN ENGLISH: A book for children from 2 to 5 years, full of animals, with repetitive text and with really fun pictures. A fun children’ s story, ideal for Reading out loud!There is a rumor in the jungle, nobody knows who Cuquedo is, but everyone says he is really scary and frightens the animals who are standing in the same place. As none of them want it to frighten them, they all decide to keep moving back and forth. They only stop to warn the animals they meet, so they can join them. Hippos, zebras, elephants, giraffes, rhinos will form a hilarious herd of animals.They could never imagine that Cuquedo, the character everyone is talking about, is a tiny and charming little monster, who is not scary at all. When they see him for the first time, nobody imagines he could be the scary monster everyone is talking about. So when they stop to warn him that he should join the herd if he doesn’ t want to be frightened... It turns out to be the perfect occasion that Cuquedo was waiting for!!!Cuquedo is a book chosen by the Portuguese National Reading Plan, where it has already reached more than 10 editions. Can be used to explain to children that rumors are not always true . There is another book of the same character: Cuquedo y un amor que da miedo. Clara Cunha's text plays with repetitions , for kids to guess what will happen next and participate in the story. Paulo Galindro’ s illustrations are a delicacy, full of very original details, painted on wood and using black wool threads to create Cuquedo.
£13.25
Roca Infantil Y Juvenil El tenedor, la hechicera y el dragón / The Fork,
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£25.66
Nubeocho Te Como a Besos
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£16.01
NubeOcho El monstruo más feo del mundo
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£15.77
NubeOcho The Ugliest Monster in the World
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£11.39
Blume Hilario. El Monstruo Solitario
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£13.56
Roca Infantil Y Juvenil Tocar el cielo/ Touching Heaven
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£21.40
Montena La piel de las sirenas / Skin of the Sea
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£22.78
Roca Editorial de Libros, S.L. La corte de los milagros / The Court of Miracles
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£19.76
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Escalofríos de Fazbear #3 1:35 AM / 1:35 AM
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£14.41
Alfaguara Juvenil Magalina y el bosque de los animales mágicos /
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£13.75
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Magalina y el gran misterio / Magalina and the
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£17.58
Editorial Molino Scarlett y Fuego / Scarlett and Blaze
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£17.96
Editorial Molino Laila y Pirueta / Layla and Dancer
£17.04
Editorial Molino Olivia y Copo de nieve / Olivia and Snowflake
£17.14
