Penguin Random House Children's UK strana 16 z 21

Hundreds of years ago, magic disappeared from Earth. At least, it had ... until now.When giant magical beings begin appearing on Earth, it''s up to Gina, Hilo and DJ to save the day. But not because Hilo''s from space. Nope! Because Gina can see these magical beings – and better yet, she can even do magic herself! But as powerful as magic can be, it can also be dangerous, especially when the whole world''s in jeopardy!The seventh book in the action-packed, laugh-out loud bestselling graphic novel series perfect for young readers aged 8–12.

Duggee and the Squirrels show Duggly, Duggee’s nephew, what being a member of the Squirrel Club is all about!They have lots of fun playing, learning, dancing, and singing. What’s your favourite thing to do with Duggee and the Squirrels?Lift the flaps in this picture book to join in the fun and earn your Squirrel Club Badge!Don’t miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: First Day at Squirrel ClubHey Duggee: Duggee HugHey Duggee: Duggee’s Surprise Party: Tabbed Board BookHey Duggee is a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation about an adorable dog and his band of Squirrels. It airs in the UK daily on CBeebies and is available on iPlayer. Featuring the voice of comedian and presenter Alexander Armstrong, this warm and hilarious preschool CBeebies show encourages children to get out and about and be active. Join the Squirrel Club in this collection of story, activity and novelty books and earn your badges with the friendliest, funniest dog around!

Sometimes the world needs to be saved. And sometimes, there''s only one person brave enough to do it.Gina is that person. But she can''t do it alone. With the help of old friends DJ and Hilo, as well as one warrior cat – and one warrior cat''s annoying little brother, and also one flying Bearacat – and a whole world that believes in her, she might just have a chance.Prepare for more magic, more monsters, more action and more laughs, as you join Gina on her time-turning quest to save the world once and for all!The ninth book in the action-packed, laugh-out-loud bestselling graphic novel series perfect for young readers aged 8-12.

Oops! Turns out magic really is dangerous – to save the world, Gina has transformed it into a strange and scary place. The question is . . . can they turn it back?The world''s timeline has been turned upside down, and Earth is completely different. Magic is the norm, strange magical creatures are everywhere and D.J.''s family seem to have disappeared!Gina has to fix things, and fast! With D.J. and Hilo''s help, can Gina dodge disaster and find the key to turn the world back to the way it was?The eighth book in the action-packed, laugh-out-loud bestselling graphic novel series perfect for young readers aged 8-12.

This is a fascinating introduction to philosophy that will stretch your brain, challenge your problem-solving skills…and leave you totally weirded out. In this book we’ll attempt to answer questions such as…Are you in a video game right now?If your body is constantly changing, are you still you?Would you rather be a happy pig or an unhappy human?If these questions sound weird to you, well, it’s only going to get weirder from here. By the end of the book you may be wondering whether you actually exist at all. Which would officially make you a philosopher!From Plato’s cave to Descartes’ I think therefore I am, this book will introduce you to some of the weirdest ever philosophical thoughts – and encourage you to think up some answers of your own. And it’s packed with funny stories and cartoons, as well as silly quizzes that will test your knowledge and tickle your funny bone.Written by philosophy lecturer Dr Brandon Robshaw, this mindboggling guide to philosophy is perfect for kids aged 9–12.

Explore a wonderful world of pets with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this new interactive wipe-clean activity book!Follow the trails to help the rabbits hop back to their hutch, join the dots to complete the hamster wheel, and circle the hidden dog toys throughout the garden!Write, wipe, and repeat for endless interactive fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and lots of playful pets – perfect for keeping little caterpillars busy for hours!Ideal for little ones starting nursery or school and developing pen control, this book includes a free pen with built-in eraser so the fun can start right away!Discover more activity books with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Bugs: Wipe-Clean Board BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Time to Eat! Magnet BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Feast Sticker and Colouring BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Very Big Colouring Book

Did you know....That sound travels faster underwater?Or that crickets hear with their knees?Or that astronauts have played musical instruments in space?Join Dr Sheila Kanani on a fascinating exploration of the world of sound and space science! You''ll start with the sound technology we use every day, then explore the natural world including animal noises, thunder and earthquakes, before jetting off into space to discover what sound might be like on other planets. And yes, you''ll even find out whether it’s possible to get music on the moon!You''ll discover mind-blowing facts about sound and space – for example:Did you know you can get marsquakes as well as earthquakes?Or that the president of the United States once made a phone call to the moon?Or that astronaut Chris Hadfield filmed a viral music video in space?With stunning full-colour illustrations by Liz Kay that bring the magic of sound and space to life, this out-of-this-world book is perfect for getting kids aged 7+ excited about science.

Become a vocabulary champion and make your writing stand out! Using examples inspired by the world of Roald Dahl, add some detail to your descriptions and depth to your dialogue with this phizz-whizzing vocabulary activity book.Aligned to the Key Stage 2 curriculum for ages 7 – 11Supports vocabulary, grammar, language and comprehension goalsLearn exciting new words and how to use them to strengthen your writingComplete the activities to practise your writing superpowerCreate characters and the worlds they live in, play around with similes, synonyms and homonyms, and build up your word bank with rich, descriptive language.

Who can be a writer? You can! Start the story machine, choose your heroes and villains, and you’re off – from brilliant beginnings to excellent endings!Supports the Key Stage 2 curriculum for ages 7-11Packed full of fun activities and writing prompts to expand vocabulary and develop creative writing skills.Find out how to set the scene, give your characters a voice, and guide them through the action.By the end of this book you’ll have written your very own splendiferous story!How to Be a Writer gives aspiring writers to room to get creative. Pick up a pen and have a go at new techniques and styles! Filled with tips and examples inspired by the world of Roald Dahl to spark ideas, and with plenty of space on the page to practise the skills needed for story writing.

‘Angus had never been very interested in history until he visited it by accident one Tuesday night.’History has always seemed pretty boring to Angus. Who cares about things that happened thousands of years ago? Totally pointless! That’s what Angus thinks until the day he accidentally falls into a shopping trolley and ends up travelling through time with Marge, the lady who runs the cheese counter at the local supermarket, and who is also FROM THE FUTURE.And so begins the most epic adventure of his life – exploring a market in Roman Britain, hanging out with Shakespeare, making new friends in Ancient Egypt. Oh, and trying to escape the Evil Emperor Kragg from the 99th Century who is determined to destroy the planet.Can Angus and his new friends make it out of the past unscathed and, more importantly, is camel cheese really as bad as you imagine? Only time will tell!This epic and hilarious time travel adventure takes you from Roman Britain to the Ancient Egyptians. An ideal read for Key Stage 2 learners.

From comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan comes a second unique and hilarious middle-grade story, perfect for readers of David Baddiel, Little Badman and Adam B''s Adam Wins the Internet!Like many thirteen-year-olds, Yasmin Bandara doesn’t know what she wants to be when she grows up.Her parents want her to be a doctor, and expect her to focus on school – the only computer game they allow her to play is purely educational (yawn!).Yasmin gets so good at it that the game’s company invite her to play at a national competition. Her friends, teachers, and family are mega excited about the opportunity, but Yasmin’s not!So when her best friend Zane introduces her to a cool football game called FifPro, Yassmin’s ready for some fun! She can’t get enough of it, secretly playing matches whenever she can, hiding Zane’s spare console from her parents, and spending her lunch hours swapping stats with her friends about an anonymous FifPro superstar called The Goat.Before long, Yasmin’s gaming talent means she’s smashing every match and is desperate to become as great, if not greater than her hero. But when she receives an exciting invite to the national FifPro tournament she faces a dilemma - it’s on the SAME day as the other competition!Playing computer games might have taught Yasmin how to be a brilliant problem-solver, but this puzzle might be a level too far. Can she make everyone proud, beat The Goat, and convince her parents that she wants to be a professional gamer?

Make potty training a breeze with this helpful storybook brought to you by every toddler’s favourite teacher and YouTube star Ms Rachel!Worried about potty training? Wave goodbye to nappies and say hello to toilet trained toddlers! Ms Rachel brings her wealth of expertise to this fun and relatable board book for little ones.Join Bean as Ms Rachel guides him through the tricky, toilet training journey and helps him to learn how to use the potty in a stress-free and playful way. Little ones will love the comforting and engaging story, soothing songs and cute illustrations.With pages of practical advice from Ms Rachel and plenty of potty-training tips, this book helps make this important milestone an enjoyable experience for everyone.Don’t miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel:Ms Rachel and the Special SurpriseMs Rachel: My First Colouring BookMs Rachel: 100 First Words

Sequel to the New York Times-bestselling The Swifts - a gleeful gothic mystery perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Robin Stevens.Shenanigan Swift hates burglars . . .So when the famous criminal gang Ouvolpo target Swift House and swap a valuable painting for an exploding inflatable bird, Shenanigan sets off in pursuit, determined to make them payThe trail leads to Paris, home of her eccentric French cousins, the Martinets. The two sides of the Family have been squabbling for centuries, but when a body is discovered at the scene of Ouvolpo''s latest robbery, the quarrelsome cousins must join forces to solve the mysteryDid Ouvolpo kill hotel caretaker Bernard? Why is Uncle Maelstrom wearing an earring again? And what does it all have to do with a disappearing clownCan Shenanigan uncover the answers and set right a century-old injustice? Or will she be left adrift as her Family pulls itself apart?The Swifts won the 2023 Nero Children’s Fiction Award and the Barnes & Noble Children''s Book Award, and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal.

The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, the oldest person to ever run a marathon.Fauja did not listen and Fauja did not stop.He knew it was time for him to take a step in a new direction...When Fauja Singh was born in a village in Punjab, his legs were so weak that no one thought he would walk. But Fauja was determined - and he amazed the world with what he could do. At 81, Fauja entered his first race. Then he went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete a marathon.With inspiring text by Simran Jeet Singh and beautiful illustrations by Baljinder Kaur, the true story of Fauja Singh shows us that anything is possible.

Pinata time. Swing the bat.Uh-oh Niko!Sweetie splat!Help little Niko swing at the pinata and bounce on the bouncy castle in this interactive board book packed with push-and-pull sliders and flaps.Uh-Oh Niko is a little bear who sometimes gets things a little wrong. Whatever happens, he always tries again and learns new skills along the way.For fans of Maisy and Bizzy Bear, this series is the perfect way to help toddlers with their daily routines.Children will love joining in with the fun-filled rhyming text and playing along with the story.Want more fun with Niko? Check out the other books in the series:Uh-Oh, Niko: BathtimeUh-Oh, Niko: BedtimeUh-Oh, Niko: The ParkUh-Oh, Niko: NurseryUh-Oh, Niko: The Beach

‘Completely fantastic’ A.F. Steadman, bestselling author of the SKANDAR series on The WhisperwicksThe spell-binding world-building of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell with the page-turning kid appeal of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. ‘Magic forged at Midsommer is the strongest and truest of all magic – both fair and foul.’Ever since Benjamiah returned from his spectacular adventure in Wreathenwold, he’s been desperate to go back. When he discovers a strange fragment of witchstone, he is transported back to the labyrinthine streets of Wreathenwold and soon finds himself on another dangerous quest involving a strange collection of fairytales – The Book of Barely Believable Stories.Reunited with Elizabella Cotton and helped by two new friends – Mea and Silas the mapmaker – the gang undertake a series of magical trials to save the missing children of Wreathenwold before Midsommer ends and they are lost forever . . .