On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday,Will Stan.tondiscovers a specialgift-that he is the last of the OldOnes．immortals dedicated to keeping the world from domination bythe forces of evil．the Dark At once．he is plunged into a quest forthe six magical Signs that will one day aid the Old Ones in thefina!battle between the Dark and the Light And for the twelve daysof Christmas while the Dark is rising]ife for Will is full ofwonder,terrog and delight.

Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that of locating and destroying Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows. But Harry must somehow find within himse

Attractively rebranded, this classic brightly illustrated Cat InThe Hat Beginner Book is certain to turn even 'non-readers' intoreaders. Join the big and little dogs at play in this vibrant,action-packed Blue Back Beginner Book. Using a 75-word vocabularyand clear illustrations, pre-readers are helpfully introduced tothe concepts of number, colour, and opposites. Beginner Books havebeen designed to appeal directly to children through the use ofhumour, rhyme and bright pictures that can be 'read' even by thenon-reading child. Some Beginner Books are simple stories, othersare hilarious nonsense: both types have been designed to givechildren confidence and make them want to go on reading.

A boy falls asleep and experiences several wordless, surreal journeys. PW said, "This unbroken dreamscape is artfully carried through a blending of ancient and modern motifs; the book is an exceptional choice for children and visually enticing for older readers." Ages 4-8. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

When Pollyanna Whittier goes to live with her sour-tempered aunt after her father's death, things seem bad enough, but then a dreadful accident ensues. However, Pollyanna's sunny nature and good humour prove to have an astonishing effect on all around her, and this wonderful tale of how cheerfulness can conquer adversity has remained one of the world's most popular children's books since its first publication in 1913.

Dear Zoo is twenty-five years old -- and still as popular as ever! And with an updated look, this children's classic is sure to delight a new generation of readers!

To celebrate Peter's birthday, Frederick Warne is publishing new editions of all 23 of Potter's original tales, which take the very first printings of Potter's works as their guide. The aim of these editions is to be as close as possible to Beatrix Potter's intentions while benefiting from modern printing and design techniques. The colors and details of the watercolors in the volumes are reproduced more accurately than ever before, and it has now been possible to disguise damage that has affected the artwork over the years. Most notably, The Tale of Peter Rabbit restores six of Potter's original illustrations. Four were sacrificed in 1903 to make space for illustrated endpapers, and two have never been used before. Of course, Beatrix Potter created many memorable children's characters, including Benjamin Bunny, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddle-duck and Jeremy Fisher. But whatever the tale, both children and adults alike can be delighted by the artistry in Potter's illustrations, while they also enjoy a very goo

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The moreyou learn, the more places you'll go". In this delightful book, Dr.Seuss celebrates the joys of reading, encouraging young children totake pride in their budding reading abilities. With his uniquecombination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes,Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learnto read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchicCat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK's top ten favouritechildren's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a globalbest-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide. Asthe first step in a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins isrelaunching 17 of Dr. Seuss's best-selling books, including suchperennial favourites as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham andFox in Socks. In response to consumer demand, the bright new coverdesigns incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels, withthe standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands -

Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that of locating and destroying Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows. But Harry must somehow find within himse

When Matthew loses a tooth, Jessica decides to make the Tooth Fairy's visit doubly worthwhile. However, this tooth fairy is not easily fooled by a fake tooth. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Clement Hurd redrew some of his pictures for this new edition of the profoundly comforting story of a bunny’s imaginary game of hide-and-seek and the lovingly steadfast mother who finds him every time.

In all likelihood, your mother or father read you these poems and remember their parents reading the same. This collection of poetry by the creator of Winnie the Pooh was first published in 1924. With its companion volume Now We Are Six, the little books became two of the biggest bestsellers in publishing history. Children all over the world have heard about changing the guard at Buckingham Palace; James James Morrison Morrison Weather by George Dupree; the three little foxes who kept their handkerchiefs in cardboard boxes; and, of course, Christopher Robin, named for A.A. Milne's son. Adults and older children will enjoy Milne's poems too, as some of his humor is subtly directed at a more sophisticated audience. But younger children are the ones who love the naughty Mary Jane (lovely rice pudding again?) and the bears on the corners of London's streets. Read these poems aloud and pass along (or start) a family tradition. (Ages 5 to 9) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Kindergarten-Grade 2–Portly is trying to find his true self. He was born a hippopotamus, but is sick of wading in water and eating boring, old grass. Searching for new possibilities, he sets off on a quest where he encounters a herd of rhinoceros, a bat, an elephant, and a giraffe, and transforms himself into a hippo-gir-ele-bat-onoceros. Each new identity has comical, albeit unsuccessful consequences. His adventures make him long for the cool waters of home and grass. Portly and his parents are glad to be reunited, but when he sees a monkey swinging from tree to tree, he knows his explorations must continue. The artist uses bright, sunny colors, portraying this jungle fantasy through large, eye-catching paintings. Portly's multifaceted personality is well illustrated. While the theme is far from new, children will enjoy the humorous tale and will identify with Portly's desire to try out new personas. A smooth flowing, witty text gives this tale good storytime potential.–Be Astengo, Alachua County Library

The Star-Bellied Sneetches have bellies with Stars, but thePlain-Bellied Sneetches have none upon thars! Rivalries rocket whenSylvester McMonkey McBean steps in to prey on their prejudices, butin the end we realise that prejudice is nothing more than arediculous waste of time. With his unique combination of hilariousstories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has beendelighting young children and helping them learn to read for overfifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat,and ranked among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors,Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearlyhalf a billion books sold worldwide. As the first step in a majorrebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching 17 of Dr. Seuss'sbest-selling books, including such perennial favourites as The Catin the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks. In response toconsumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate muchneeded guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacksdivi

These are the words in Charlotte's web, high in the barn. Her spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, as well as the feelings of a little girl named Fern ... who loves Wilbur, too. Their love has been shared by millions of readers.

Bright, simple illustrations give almost-readers the confidence to step into the world of reading in this book that "combines phonics and word recognition, making sounds and letters recognizable. Highly recommended." --School Library Journal (starred) The accompanying cassette has a listening side for nonreaders and a read-aloud side with page-turn signals for youngsters just learning to read. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Illus. in full color. "Don't be fooled by the title of thisseriocomic ode to success; it's not 'Climb Every Mountain,' kidversion. All journeys face perils, whether from indecision, fromloneliness, or worst of all, from too much waiting. Seuss' familiarpajama-clad hero is up to the challenge, and his odyssey iscaptured vividly in busy two-page spreads evoking both the goodtimes (grinning purple elephants, floating golden castles) and thebad (deep blue wells of confusion). Seuss' message is simple butnever sappy: life may be a 'Great Balancing Act,' but through itall 'There's fun to be done.'"--(starred) Booklist. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Learning to count is made fun in this crazy tale of a dog, alion and a tiger all showing off how many apples they can balanceon their heads as they skip, walk the tightrope and roller skatetheir way through the book. This title belongs to the "BeginnerBook" series developed by Dr. Seuss, in which the essentialingredients of rhyme, rhythm and repetition are combined with zanyartwork and humour to create a range of books that will encouragechildren to learn to read. Originally published under the pseudonymof Theo. LeSieg, this book is being relaunched with a new coverdesign which reveals, for the first time, the true identity of theauthor - Dr. Seuss himself.

Where is Granny going? Will she get there in time?