NEW Paperback Picture Book & CD Set : The Cat in the Hat 50th Birthday Edition by Dr. Seuss
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Introuducing..... The Cat in the Hat
Theodor Geisel, writing as Dr. Seuss, created The Cat in the Hat in response to the May 25, 1954 Life magazine article by John Hersey, titled "Why Do Students Bog Down on First R? A Local Committee Sheds Light on a National Problem: Reading."
Famous Author : Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991) was an American writer and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen name Dr. Seuss. He was not an official doctor, but his prescription for fun has delighted readers for more than 60 years.
Owl Babies (SOLD)
NEW Paperback Picture Book : Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
An ABC Children's Booksellers Choice
An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
A Parents Prize Winner
A Children's Book-of-the-Month Club Selection
Top 100 Children's Books of all Time (No. 21-25)
Here we go again - down the list of the Top 100 Children's Books of all Time as voted by Junior magazine readers. I personally love The Snail and the Whale - both the book and the song written by Julia Donaldson. Shirley Hughes has written a series of books featuring Alfie and one of them is on the list.
Shrek the Third The Movie Storybook (SOLD)
NEW Paperback Picture book : Shrek the Third : The Movie Storybook
Introducing...... Shrek
Shrek is a fictional character from the children's book Shrek! and the Shrek films. He is the main protagonist of the book and the films. The name "Shrek" is derived from the German and Yiddish word "Schreck"/"Shreck", literally meaning "fear, terror."
Star Gazer Gift Set (SOLD)
NEW Stargazer Gift Set with Hardback Picture Book Miniature Edition : How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers
CBI Book Award Merit 2004
Book Trust Award Shortlist 2005
CBI Book Award Merit 2004
Book Trust Award Shortlist 2005
Disney Princess Pretty As Can Be Storybook & Purse Craft Kit (SOLD)
NEW Paperback Storybook & Purse Craft Kit : Disney Princess Pretty as Can Be
Beauty and the Beast (SOLD)
NEW Hardback Picture Book : Beauty and the Beast illustrated by Victor Tavares
Famous Author : Nick Butterworth
Nick Butterworth was born in Kingsbury, North London. He has worked as a graphic designer for major London design consultancies. Nick then moved into freelance graphics and illustrations, working in partnership with three others, including Mick Inkpen.
Famous Author : Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola was born on September 15, 1934 in Connecticut. He grew up there with his parents and his brother and sisters, Joseph, Judie and Maureen.Tomie developed a love for books at an early age probably because his mother loved books and read to Tomie every day. At the age of four, Tomie told anyone who would listen that he wanted to write stories and draw pictures for books and to sing and tap dance on the stage when he grew up.
High School Musical 3 Senior Year A Prom to Remember (SOLD)
NEW Paperback Storybook High School Musical 3 Senior Year A Prom to Remember
High School Musical 3 Senior Year Making Memories (SOLD)
NEW Paperback Storybook: High School Musical 3 Senior Year Making Memories
Famous Author : Ezra Jack Keats
Ezra Jack Keats was born in 1916, to impoverished Polish immigrants of Jewish descent.
It was evident early on that Jack was an artistically gifted child.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Buggy Book (SOLD)
NEW Board Book : The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Buggy Book by Eric Carle
World Book Day (UK)
World Book Day was celebrated on the 1st Saturday of March in the UK. A survey participated by 4000 parents of children aged 2-11, was conducted to find the top bedtime stories... and here they are....
Look and Say Beach (SOLD)
NEW Board Book : Look and Say Beach
Series winner in the books category at the Practical Pre-school Gold Awards 2004
Look and Say Town (SOLD)
NEW Board Book with Tabs : Look and Say : Town
Series winner in the books category at the Practical Pre-School Gold Awards
Top 100 Children's Books of all Time (No. 16-20)
Let's have a look at the winners for the 16th-20th spots of the Top 100 Children's Books of all Time as voted by Junior Magazine UK readers.
Famous Author : Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl was born in Wales on September 13th 1916. His parents were Norwegian. His writing career started in 1942 when he first wrote an article for the Saturday Evening Post.
For the first 15 years of his writing career, Dahl concentrated on writing for adults. His short stories are classics of the storyteller's craft. His stories were initially published in New Yorker, Harpers and Atlantic Monthly before being collected in book form.
Giveaway Results!
The time has come to finally announce the results :
Um.... but before that.... if you are wondering what the illustration above is, it's from one of my favourite children's author/illustrator : Maurice Sendak.... from his book : Pierre - A cautionary tale in 5 chapters and a prologue.
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