Meet Ottoline and her hairy, helpful friend Mr Munroe. Nosecret is ever too scary for the two of them to discover together.Ottoline is off to the Alice B. Smith School for the DifferentlyGifted. She is rather worried that she doesn't have a special gift.Mr Munroe is worried about the ghost who is said to haunt theschool halls at night. Does Ottoline discover how to be differentand can they expose the spook?

“对动物的热爱、绘画的乐趣、讲故事的能力，都是来源于我的父亲。” 《植物和老虎》是《好饿的毛毛虫》作者艾瑞克·卡尔献给父亲的短篇故事合集，灵感源于作者的个人经历，从战争阴影下的德国童年，到现如今在美国的工作生活。 卡尔在本书里写到了他的奶奶和一只他也分不清公母的鸡；他的表弟和一只喜欢猫的乌龟；他的朋友和一只被绑架的黑猫；他的叔叔和被驯服的乌鸦等等。 “所有这些故事都有三个共同点：动物和昆虫、家人和朋友还有我自己。” 整本书充满了诗情、创意以及作者对身边人的爱。 For more than 25years Eric Carle's crickets, spiders, and caterpillars havedelighted young readers across the world. Now for the first timethe creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar gives readers a peekinto his own, real-life universe of animals and insects, andfamily, as he tells the stories of his life

Exuberant rhymes are an intrinsic part of the appeal ofRoald Dahl's books - and here are some classic and magical momentsfrom the books, together with some previously unpublished treats.There are seven themed sections bursting with monsters, ghastlychildren, magical creatures, unpleasant adults and a few surprises."Songs and Verse" is illustrated by Quentin Blake, as well asleading artists such as Babette Cole, Lauren Child, Chris Riddelland Tony Ross. This book includes a foreword by QuentinBlake.

Charlie Bucket loves chocolate. AndMr Willy Wonka, the most wonderous inventor in the world, isopening the gates of his amazing chocolate factory to five luckychildren. It's the prize of a lifetime! Gobstoppers, wriggle sweetsand a river of melted chocolate await - Charlie need just oneGolden Ticket and these delicious treats could all be his...

This work introduces Miss Ottoline Brown, an exceptionally inquisitive Mistress of Disguise, and her partner in crime, Mr Munroe. No puzzle is ever too tricky for the two of them to solve ...Ottoline lives in a stylish apartment in Big City with a small hairy creature called Mr Munroe. Together they look after the Brown family's eclectic collections - and dabble in a spot of detective work. So they are the first to the scene of the crime when a string of high society dog-nappings and jewel thefts hits Big City. Ottoline (who luckily has a diploma from the Who-R-U Academy of Disguise) and Mr Munroe go undercover - and expose an ingenious scam masterminded by furry feline crook, the Yellow Cat. This is a quirky mystery - adventure which is perfectly packaged and highly collectable.

When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six complete the four-volume set of deluxe editions of the Milne and Shepard classic works. Like their companions, the Winnie-the-Pooh 80th Anniversary Edition and The House At Pooh Corner , these beautiful books feature full-color artwork on cream-colored stock. The imaginative charm that has made Pooh the world’s most famous bear pervades the pages of Milne’s poetry, and Ernest H. Shepard’s witty and loving illustrations enhance these truly delightful gift editions.

J.K.Rowling has woken up a whole generation to reading' TheTimes 'The Harry Potter books are that rare thing, a series ofstories adored by parents and children alike' Daily Telegraph 'Themost remarkable publishing sensation for a generation ... the storyis told with such momentum, imagination and irrepressible humourthat it can captivate both adults and children' Sunday Express'Hooray for Harry Potter ... [Harry's] adventures are as funny asRoald Dahl's stories and as vivid as Narnia books - and adults seemto enjoy them as much as their children

The Magic Tree House adventures continue in books 9—12. Morganthe magical librarian of Camelot challenges Jack and Annie todiscover the answers to four riddles as they travel under the seato the Wild West, the African plains, and the frozen Arctic. Ifthey succeed, they will become Master Librarians! Books in this setinclude:Dolphins at Daybreak (#9)Ghost Town at Sundown (#10) Lionsat Lunchtime (#11) Polar Bears past Bedtime (#12) Magic Tree HouseBooks #9—12.

Woodson's spare lyricism resists sentimentalizing, with thetext focusing instead on understated specifics and matter-of-factexposition.

"Deliciously chilling...This series should easily garner a newcrop of scare-addicts."-Publishers Weekly, Starred Review ofGoosebumps HorrorLand #1: Revenge of the Living Dummy. Goosebumps, the best-selling scare series, has proven that itis STILL the must have read for true horror fans. Fright-freakswill relish this collector's set, which includes: #1: Revenge ofthe Living Dummy, #2: Creep from the Deep, #3: Monster Blood forBreakfast and #4: The Scream of the Haunted Mask. It's an excellentHalloween-or anytime!-gift for lovers of suspense and fear. Readers will find themselves trapped in the theme park, whichbecomes more and more horrific with each book. Who-or what-isbehind the evil plot to assemble these kids? The terrifyingadventures continue at www. EnterHorrorLand.com and in books#5-#12.

When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six complete the four-volume set of deluxe editions of the Milne and Shepard classic works. Like their companions, the Winnie-the-Pooh 80th Anniversary Edition and The House At Pooh Corner, these beautiful books feature full-color artwork on cream-colored stock. The imaginative charm that has made Pooh the world’s most famous bear pervades the pages of Milne’s poetry, and Ernest H. Shepard’s witty and loving illustrations enhance these truly delightful gift editions.

"How terribly surprised the Little family must have been whentheir second child turned out to be a small mouse. Apparentlyfamiliar with the axiom that ""when in New York City, anything canhappen,"" the Littles accept young Stuart into their familyunquestioningly--with the exception of Snowbell the cat who isunable to overcome his instinctive dislike for the little mouse.They build him a bed from a matchbox, and supply him with all ofthe accoutrements a young mouse could need. Mrs. Little evenfashions him a suit, because baby clothes would obviously beunsuitable for such a sophisticated mouse. In return, Stuart helpshis tall family with errant Ping-Pong balls that roll outside oftheir reach. E. B. White takes Stuart on a hero's quest across the Americancountryside, introducing the mouse--and the reader--to a myriad ofdelightful characters. Little finds himself embroiled in oneadventure after another from the excitement of racing sailboats tothe unseen horrors of substitute teaching. This is a stor

In his classic and beloved novel, E. B. White tells thememorable story of Wilbur, a little pig who becomes famous with thehelp of his clever friend Charlotte and their chatty animalneighbors. As the runt of the litter, Wilbur struggles to survivefrom the very beginning. Fern fights her father, Mr. Arable, toraise Wilbur and nurse him to health. Fern succeeds and Wilburmoves to the Zuckerman farm, where he learns the true meaning offriendship from the wise grey spider Charlotte. When it becomesapparent that Wilbur is being well fed for a reason, Charlotte andWilbur are determined to foil Mr. Zuckerman's plans. With the helpof Charlotte and her "terrific" webs, Templeton the rat, and othercolorful barnyard friends, Wilbur becomes the prizewinning pig ofthe County Fair and the most famous pig ever. Lessons of friendship, loyalty, and truth bind this storytogether and show readers that friends come in all shapes andsizes. Illustrations by the artist Garth Williams bring to life theselovable characters. He

Mr Wonka's inventions are out of this world. He's thought upevery kind of sweet imaginable in his amazing chocolate factory,but no one has ever seen inside, or met Mr Wonka. Charlie Bucketcan't believe his luck when he finds a golden ticket and wins thetrip of a lifetime around the famous chocolate factory. He stillcould never have dreamed what surprises were in store.

Featuring Frog and Toad and seven other beloved I Can Read characters together, this collection of favorite easy-to-read I Can Read stories is full of familiar faces and comes with a free poster starring our most popular characters! This Level Two slipcase is perfect for children who read on their own but still need a little help.

It's an anniversary extravaganza! Everyone's favorite firstgrader, Junie B. Jones has been keeping millions of kids (and theirgrownups) laughing and reading for 16 years! We're celebratingJunie's (Not so) Sweet Sixteen by repackaging the entire backlistwith dazzling foil cover and collectible stickers! Junie B. is onceagain on the rise, and the anniversary celebration is a great tobuild on that momentum.

From Jack in the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears toLittle Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs, wicked beasts,brazen crooks and a ghastly giant star in these hilarious nurseryrhymes with Bite, now brilliantly adapted for listeningpleasure.

Ottoline and Mr. Munroe do everything and go everywheretogether. That is, until the day Mr. Munroe mysteriously disappearsleaving a strange clue written in string Armed with her AmateurRoving Collectors' travel pass Ottoline sets off on a journey over,under and on top of the sea to find her hairy best friend and bringhim back home.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1 Boys don't keep diaries—or do they? The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, "Just don't

With more than 38 million copies in print, Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants books are among the bestselling children's series of all time! Now readers of all ages can enjoy a deluxe boxed collection of Books 5-8, featuring the tighty-whitey-wearing superhero who fights for Truth, Justice, and all that is Pre-Shrunk and Cottony! This set is encased in a book-shaped box with a groovy glow-in-the-dark cover and a super-cool, exclusive inflatable Captain Underpants figure!