D'après le papa de Nicolas, entre voisins, il faut s'entraider. C'est sans doute pour ça qu'il aime tant taquiner M.Blédurt, qui habite la maison d'à côté. Et ce n'est pas M.Courteplaque, le nouveau voisin, qui dira le contraire, surtout depuis que le papa de Nicolas l'a apprivoisé. M.Courteplaque, c'est le papa de Marie-Edwige, qui est une fille et qui est très chouette, comme voisine.

Ce qui est bien à la maison, c'est qu'on peut s'amuser avec maman, faire des mots croisés très difficiles avec papa ou téléphoner à Alceste. Mais, en train ou en avion, en Bretagne ou en Espagne, quand on part en vacances, on est drôlement content parce que c'est toujours une aventure terrible! Après, on a des tas de souvenirs à raconter aux copains quand on rentre à l'école... Retrouvez le Petit Nicolas dans ses nouvelles aventures portées par le formidable talent de Goscinny et de Sempé, deux grands auteurs à l'humour irrésistible.

Many years ago, the storytellers say, the great King Arthur brought justice to England with the help of his gallant Knights of the Round Table. Of these worthy knights, there was never one so fearless, so chivalrous, so honorable, so... shiny, as the dashing Sir Lancelot, who was quite good at defending the helpless and protecting the weak, just as long as he'd had his afternoon nap. Behold the very exciting and very funny adventures of Lancelot the Great, as only the acclaimed Arthurian author Gerald Morris can tell them.

Billy Monster can't sleep. There are chinks of scary light creeping into his bedroom and he has woken up twice after horrible daymares about boys and girls. Although Daddy Monster has tried howling a lullaby and making a soothing cup of cold slime, Billy is still worried. Just how will Daddy Monster reassure Billy and help him to sleep soundly through the day? Set in a topsy-turvy world where monsters are scared of children, this warm and funny story is perfect for raising a smile and chasing away bedtime fears.

Welcome to Honalee, an enchanted land of imagination and love. In this special place, you can share in the adventures of Jackie Paper and his childhood friend, Puff, the magic dragon. The timeless Peter, Paul and Mary song is now an unforgettable children's book. Become lost in the dreamy illustrations that capture the magic of Honalee and its extraordinary inhabitants, then enjoy two vibrant new interpretations of the song plus two other tracks (Froggie Went A-Courtin' and The Blue Tail Fly) on an exclusive free CD.

It's the night before Christmas and all through Mr Men houses not a creature is stirring, but in the sky overhead there are some very special visitors on their way.

En classe, la maîtresse est vraiment chouette. Même quand elle punit Clotaire, qui est le dernier. Et pendant la récré, avec les copains, si on évite le Bouillon (c'est le surveillant), on peut se battre et jouer à des jeux incroyables. C'est pourquoi Nicolas, Alceste, Geoffroy, Eudes, Clotaire, Maixent, Rufus, Joachim et Agnan, le chouchou, ont toujours hâte de retourner à l'école.

«This is a new title in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read.Based on a traditional Indian tale, the story follows Manu, who one day rescues a tiny talking fish from a stream and gets far more than he bargained for.The luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey.Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.»

Each spread features four sturdy sliding doors — behind each door is the hidden answer to a question. Bright photographic images feature everyday, familiar objects Interactive titles which encourage learning of early concepts.

Introduces three key first concepts: letters, number and colors. Helps babies and toddlers to build their early vocabulary. Large, colorful and sturdy format to withstand repeated learning fun.

Neverland is calling again. Something is wrong in Neverland. Dreams are leaking out-strangely real dreams, of pirates and mermaids, of warpaint and crocodiles. For Wendy and the Lost Boys it is a clear signal-Peter Pan needs their help, and so it is time to do the unthinkable and fly to Neverland again. But back in Neverland, everything has changed-and the dangers they find there are far beyond their dreams... Specially commissioned by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children as the winner of their competition to write the official sequel to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, Peter Pan in Scarlet is a thrilling adventure that you will never forget. Proceeds from every copy sold will go to benefit Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. This new version brings the adventure to new life with full colour illustrations throughout by David Wyatt, and a new version of the text by Geraldine McCaughrean, to make the story accessible to younger readers. A beautiful book to share and to treasure.

«The Snow Queen» is a beautiful reworking of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale of a young girl called Gerda and her struggles against an evil and icy foe.»

Эта книга в картинках поможет вашему ребенку сделать первые шаги в изучении испанского языка. Яркие рисунки, несложные вопросы и задачи, простые и веселые стихи на испанском языке сделают обучение увлекательным, похожим на игру. Таким образом у ребенка появится интерес к иностранному языку, и переход к следующему этапу обучения, письму и чтению, не составит труда. В книге около 600 испанских слов и выражений и дано их произношение русскими буквами!

- A handy-sized guide to England’s capital city. — Contains a brief history of London from Roman times to today, as well as a guide to its people, places and tourist attractions. — Written in clear and easy-to-follow language and packed with colourful illustrations, photographs and maps. — With Internet links to recommended websites with virtual tours and further information.

Delphine et Marinette sont bien imprudentes. Elles ouvrent la porte au loup, recueillent un cerf en fuite et invitent les bêtes de la ferme dans la maison transformée en arche de Noé... Un canard part en voyage et ramène une panthère aux yeux d'or. Un mauvais jars mord les jambes des fillettes qui se réveillent un matin changées en âne et en cheval. Il se passe des choses très étranges dès que les parents sont partis. Avec son art incomparable du récit, Marcel Aymé signe là des contes drôles et surprenants, où l'imaginaire prend bien souvent le pas sur le réel...

For ages 2 and up. Interactive book. Help develop learning skills. Sturdy doors to slide. Hidden surprises and questions encourage learning.

This title is part of four new titles in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. Each of these four exciting new stories is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.

- Full-colour illustrations of the flags of all the countries in the world, plus institutions such as the UN. — Each illustration is accompanied by a short description and essential details. — Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about flags and countries. — A classic Usborne series reissued using the latest reproduction technology for accuracy of colour and detail.

We are delighted to be reissuing this lovely book, with new cover artwork from Ian Beck. It's a collection of rhymes to enjoy, when baby is on your knee or cradled in your arms; jolly rhymes for playful babies and gentle rhymes for sleepy babies. Many traditional favourites are here, including 'This is the Way the Ladies Ride', 'Rub-a-Dub-Dub', and 'Rock-a-Bye-Baby' — and they are all cheerily illustrated by Ian Beck. The rhymes are gathered into four sections: knee-jogging rhymes; bouncing and dancing rhymes; patting and clapping rhymes; and lullabies and rocking rhymes — and there are introductory notes for parents at the beginning of each section. The accompanying CD, neatly packaged within the back cover flap, includes a musical arrangement for every rhyme, either based on the familiar tune or specially composed. This is the perfect package to introduce babies to music, movement and rhythm — great for playtime and bedtime.