[英文原版]OliverTwist ISBN9780553211023 Published3 June2005 by Bantam Doubleday Dell Pub Format Paperback Author(s)By Dickens,Charles SeriesBantamClassics This fiercely comic tale standsin marked contrast to its genial predecessor, The Pickwick Papers,Set against London's seedy back street slums, Oliver Twist is thesaga of a workhouse orphan captured and thrust into a thieves' den,where some of Dickens's most depraved villains preside: theincorrigible Artful Dodger, the murderous bully Sikes, and theterrible Fagin, that treacherous ringleader whose grinning knaverythreatens to send them all to the ghostly gallows. Yet at the heartof this drama is the orphan Oliver, whose unsullied goodness leadshim at last to salvation. In 1838 the publication of Oliver Twistfirmly established the literary eminence of young Dickens. It was,according to Edgar Johnson, a clarion peal announcing to the worldthat in Charles Dickens the rejected and forgotten and misused ofthe world had a champion.
Snow days are the best days. Spot loves to put on his hat andscarf, build a snowman with Mom and Dad, throw snowballs withGrandpa, and go skating with his friends. At the end of the day, heloves to sit by the fire for hot chocolate with Grandma. Childrenwill relate to this seasonal book that’s full of fun and full ofsnow—this is Spot at his best.
In this revised edition of Paddington on Top, our favorite bearfinds himself caught up in seven fresh and lively adventures,taking him from school to water skis and beyond. Paddington'strademark innocence and determination are sure to delight readersof all ages and prove again and again that this is one bear who'sbound to come out on top.
Based on the traditional folk tale "The Enormous Turnip", thisvibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favorite in everyhome. See what happens when a turnip grows so big, it just won'tbudge! Part of the Ladybird "First Favourite Tales" series, thishardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delightyoung children. It is ideal for reading aloud and sharing withpreschoolers.
open the flaps to peer into Red Riding Hood’s basket, movethe blanket on Grandma’s bed, and get closer to the Big Bad Wolf indisguise. Throughout, a cute (but cowardly) mouse accompanies RedRiding Hood on her journey, forseeing her peril—but not able tohelp her evade the big-eyed, big-toothed creature who wants to eather.
