Aladdin and the Magic Lamp A Classic Story Pop-Up Book with Sounds Paul Hess Templar 2011 Hardback Illustrated
Paul Hess retells Aladdin's famous adventure, with pop-up illustrations of the Cave where he meets the Genie of the Ring, the first appearance of the Paul Hess retells Aladdin's famous adventure, with pop-up illustrations of the Cave where he meets the Genie of the Ring, the first appearance of the gigantic Genie of the Lamp, the magic carpet ride, the terrible trick of the Sorcerer and the fight to save Princess Ameera - all accompanied by atmospheric music, the sounds of the Genie and the evil laugh of the Sorcerer. ...more
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Dracula
Nicky Raven; Illus. Anne Yvonne Gilbert Templar 2009 Hardback Illustrated
This is Bram Stoker's masterpiece, adapted for a younger audience, but still seething with all the sinister intrigue and mystery of the original. NickThis is Bram Stoker's masterpiece, adapted for a younger audience, but still seething with all the sinister intrigue and mystery of the original. Nicky Raven's version of the classic vampire story sees some of the characters, particularly Van Helsing and the gypsies, in a more sympathetic light, and Anne Yvonne Gilbert's atmospheric illustrations give us a fascinating Count Dracula. ...more
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The Butterfly Ball and The Grasshopper's Feast Alan Aldridge Templar 2008 Hardback Illustrated
It's the day of the Butterfly Ball and in great excitement creatures of all kinds are making their way to the festivities. The snails, who would neverIt's the day of the Butterfly Ball and in great excitement creatures of all kinds are making their way to the festivities. The snails, who would never have made it in time, are being air-lifted by butterflies. Inspired by the 1807 classic by the poet William Roscoe, this Butterfly Ball has verses by William Plomer, illustrated by Alan Aldridge, the airbrush master of the Sixties, and nature notes by Richard Fitter. The Whitbread Children's Book of the Year in 1973, reissued with many new reproductions. ...more
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Not Bad for a Bad Lad
Michael Morpurgo; Illus. Michael Foreman Templar 2010 Hardback Illustrated
'There's no two ways about it: when I was young I was a bad lad.' Grandpa tells the story of his younger life and how, after a bad start, a couple of 'There's no two ways about it: when I was young I was a bad lad.' Grandpa tells the story of his younger life and how, after a bad start, a couple of people who had faith in him and a 'skewbald' Suffolk Punch helped him progress from Drum Cupboard Monitor to Drum Major. Morpurgo's inspiring tale is accompanied by factual notes on borstals, Suffolk Punch horses and horses in the army. ...more
Beowulf The Legend of a Hero Nicky Raven; Illus. John Howe Templar 2007 Hardback Illustrated
The once-prosperous land of the Danes stands in ruins, its people terrified and its king almost defeated by a violent and hideous monster. Wiglaf, a yThe once-prosperous land of the Danes stands in ruins, its people terrified and its king almost defeated by a violent and hideous monster. Wiglaf, a young Dane, is sent to find the noble fighter Beowulf - the last hope for his people. Through the voice of Wiglaf, Nicky Raven retells this ancient and thrilling story, while illustrations by the renowned fantasy artist John Howe evoke a dramatic world of warriors and fire-breathing dragons....more
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Giants or The Codex Giganticum Ari Berk Templar 2008 Hardback Illustrated
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The Mystery of Unicorns
Miriam Carter Templar 2011 Hardback Illustrated
Allegedly, this is a facsimile of a manuscript found in the office of Professor Carter, who faded from view until she disappeared completely after driAllegedly, this is a facsimile of a manuscript found in the office of Professor Carter, who faded from view until she disappeared completely after drinking a potion of herbs and powdered unicorn horn in 1939. It covers unicorn sightings, history and legends, anatomy and habitats, and depictions of unicorns ranging from ancient carvings in the Indus Valley to Popular Science magazine, 1936. ...more
Janet Charters; Michael Foreman Templar 2010 Hardback Illustrated
General Jodhpur wanted to be the most famous general in the world; but disbanding his army and sending the soldiers back to their fields and fishing bGeneral Jodhpur wanted to be the most famous general in the world; but disbanding his army and sending the soldiers back to their fields and fishing boats was a strange route to military glory. Published in 1961, The General, with text by Janet Charters, was Michael Foreman's first picture book. Its lively, optimistic message of peace and beauty remains as relevant as ever. ...more
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Mission to the Moon
Alan Dyer Templar 2008 HB + DVD Illustrated
All about the Moon in 80 pages... With clear, concise text and photographs and artworks (many of them from NASA), this book describes the preparationsAll about the Moon in 80 pages... With clear, concise text and photographs and artworks (many of them from NASA), this book describes the preparations and the voyages that culminated in the Apollo Moon landings, with chapters on topics such as the early 'space race', the Saturn V rocket, lunar modules, spacesuits and mission control. Accompanying the book is a DVD with original footage of the Apollo 11 moon landing, July 1969. ...more
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Super Science: Feel the Force! Pop-Up Physics Fun Tom Adams; Thomas Flintham Templar 2011 Hardback Illustrated
What exactly is electricity? How do water pistols work? And why can't we see round corners? With pull tabs, flaps and pop-ups, this book explains why What exactly is electricity? How do water pistols work? And why can't we see round corners? With pull tabs, flaps and pop-ups, this book explains why the world works the way it does and describes some simple experiments to find out about force, friction, floating and sinking, pressure, sound and light and electricity. Ages 7+ ...more
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The Princess' Blankets
Carol Ann Duffy; Illus. Catherine Hyde Templar 2008 Hardback Illustrated
Destined to become a classic, this superb fairy tale tells of a princess who is always cold; even a mysterious stranger's magical blankets of the sea,Destined to become a classic, this superb fairy tale tells of a princess who is always cold; even a mysterious stranger's magical blankets of the sea, the forest, the mountain and earth cannot make her warm. After all else fails, the love of a travelling musician warms her heart. Carol Ann Duffy's story is illustrated with a series of dramatic paintings by Catherine Hyde. These hardback, slip-cased copies are a limited edition of 500, signed by author and artist. ...more
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It's Your First Crush, Charlie Brown
Charles M Schulz Ravette 2007 Hardback Illustrated
It was love at first sight for Charlie Brown: would the Little Red- Haired Girl ever eat lunch with him? Would he ever dare to ask her? This compilatiIt was love at first sight for Charlie Brown: would the Little Red- Haired Girl ever eat lunch with him? Would he ever dare to ask her? This compilation of Peanuts strip cartoons tells the story of Charlie Brown's undeclared devotion. ...more
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The Dragon Diary The Dragonology Chronicles. Volume II Dugald A Steer; Illus. Douglas Carrel Templar 2009 Hardback
Dragons are dying from a terrible sickness, and dragonology students Daniel and Beatrice, with a newly-hatched dragon in their care, go in search of tDragons are dying from a terrible sickness, and dragonology students Daniel and Beatrice, with a newly-hatched dragon in their care, go in search of the mysterious Diary, said to contain ancient remedies that might save the stricken nagas. ...more
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