A beautifully illustrated, unabridged edition of Charles Dickens' classic. Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean old man who hates everything, even Christmas. But when three spirits visit him, Scrooge goes on a journey to his past, present and future that changes him forever. With a biography of Charles Dickens and internet links to find out more online.
Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean-spirited old man who hates everything - even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is taken on a journey into the past, present and future that will change him forever. Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale retold for younger children, with a musical sound panel.
A beautiful colouring book of patterns and designs from the Arts and Crafts movement, with snippets of information about the design on each page. Explore the art and history of the late nineteenth century by colouring designs taken from wallpapers and fabrics, stained glass windows, ceramics, book illuminations, glassware and jewellery. Featuring designs by William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones, Charles Rennie Macintosh and other leading Arts and Crafts artists. With Usborne internet links for more information and activities from specially selected websites.
Poppy desperately wants to be entered for the ballet exam. But when a new girl arrives in class, she's distracted and makes a mess of her dance routine. Poppy is convinced she's failed, until a little help from her friends means her wish might still come true.
Jasmine dreams of being a world-famous ballerina, but her Dad wants her to give up ballet and concentrate on schoolwork. Will she be the star of the end-of-term ballet show and convince him to change his mind?
Rose is a talented gymnast who thinks ballet is for wimps. But when she receives ballet lessons for her birthday, she starts to change her mind. A big decision looms, but she can't do both ballet and gym. Which one will she choose?
Meet Poppy, Jasmine and Rose, three very different girls with one thing in common: they love, love, love ballet! Follow the troubles and triumphs of the three budding ballerinas as they work hard to achieve their dreams, and the friendship and humour that help them through. Ages 8+.
Suitable for reading aloud to the very young, and for beginner readers to share with an adult or read by themselves, this title tells the Christmas story.
The classic story by Charles Dickens retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Based on Charles Dickens' most complex novel, Bleak House is a suspenseful tale of secrets, lies and money. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles Dickens.
Enter the enchanting world of Silverlake Fairy School with palace-kitchen fairy "Lilac Blossom", in this enchanting series for girls! Bugs and Butterflies is every fairy's favourite magical sport, and Lila dreams of being chosen for her Clan's team at Silverlake Fairy School. Even Lila's school rival - spoilt Princess Bee Balm - is being surprisingly friendly, and appears quite sporting in her support of Lila's try-outs for the team. But when Lila's flying skills take a considerable tumble, she is left wondering if the Princess is really up to something after all. Could she really have cast a cheating charm? Girls will love this bewitching series, filled with fun, friendship and fairies.
A classic high fantasy series which already enjoys cult status in America. A must-read for all fans of Lord of the Rings. Synopsis The evil death-lord Arawn is once again threatening the peaceful land of Prydain. Taran, the pig-keeper and hero of the Chronicles, must help find and destroy the powerful black cauldron. Arawn's cauldron creates an army of warriors, who cannot be killed as they have no life. Can Taran overcome the huntsman of Annuvin and the enchantresses Orddu, Orwen and Orgoch to fulfil his mission and protect Prydain?
Cricket fans will love to dress the bowler, batsman, wicket keeper and fielders in their cricket gear, organise the players on the pitch and place their team in the perfect position to score a century in this brilliant sticker book. With over 450 stickers, including pages on the rules of cricket, this is a great way to learn all about cricket.
An informative guide to the exhilarating world of cycling, covering everything from mountain biking and BMX tricks to classic road races and the Tour de France. With dramatic photographs, detailed diagrams and website links for more information, this book is ideal for readers who prefer real-life action to fiction.
Bug and Mona have heard all the local superstitions and eerie stories about Demon's Rock, and dismissed them all as nonsense. But when a strange boy appears on their doorstep demanding to know why they are in his house, Bug and Mona decide to investigate. What they discover about Demon's Rock is more terrifying than anything the locals could have imagined...
You mustn't tickle the bear, or it might growl at you... but it's hard to resist that fluffy touchy-feely patch! This hilarious book has four touchy-feely patches which make a sound when you press them (bear, eagle, moose and wolf), along with holes in the pages and a musical finale.
Lots of fun and interesting machines to draw by joining the numbered dots to make pictures that can later be coloured. A fun way for young children to learn numbers and improve their manual dexterity and pen control.
Myths from all around the world are populated with dragons. You can find out how beautiful, scary and colourful they were by brushing water over the magical ink on the pages in this book. No need to find a brush, there's one attached to the front cover.
A TV crew has come to Silver Spires to film a documentary! But Emily's more interested in her plan to make the school eco-friendly than the cameras popping up everywhere. The trouble is, putting her plan into action. Will Emily's dreams be brought crashing down around her?
The girls are back home dealing with life after summer camp: while Valerie faces a wicked stepsister, Priya is struggling to complete a school project with her useless partner Jordan. Meanwhile Tori's dad forbids her from dating his client's son, and Alyssa is censored by the school arts magazine. Luckily the girls always have each other for support and advice to save the day.Girls will be lining up to get their hands on the next batch of "Summer Camp Secrets", which are sure to attract a new legion of fans too!
Marmalade - named after his bright orange hair - is one of the best dancers at Rockley Park, the school for up-and-coming stars. But he's also the class clown, and things get out of hand when a new boy arrives and Marmalade starts to show off even more than usual.
It looks as though he's heading for a fall - literally! Could this really be Marmalade's lucky break? Who remembers Fame on television? Even those who are too young will be pleased to welcome Cindy Jefferies' new Fame School series, which will follow Chloe and her friends from their acceptance at Rockley Park School to eventual fame (maybe). The glittery jackets will attract girls who are drawn to follow in Chloe's footsteps. The series has its practical side. Jefferies' children are involved in the music
