: A boy travels to an alternate world where kids get to choose their own parents in this zany, internationally bestselling adventure, which combines the be-careful-what-you-wish-for humor.
Barry Bennett is sick of his parents. They’re boring, they’re too strict, and it’s their fault his name is Barry . So he makes a wish for better ones—and is whisked away to the Parent Agency, where kids get to pick out their perfect parents. For Barry, this seems like a dream come true. But as he’s about to discover, choosing a new mom and dad isn’t as simple as it sounds…
: Amar Chitra Katha tells the stories of 21 fearless heroes, for whom their lives were less important than the sovereignty of India, and the safety of their fellow citizen. 21 stirring tales of bravery, courage and sacrifice, that need to be told and remembered, as an inspiration for generations to come. The Param Vir Chakra is the highest decoration of valor in wartime, recognizing the immense courage and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces. The men who have been awarded this ultimate honor displayed indomitable courage and selfless devotion to duty, while defending the borders of our nation.
: Forty-two days ago I was an ordinary kid, living an uneventful life. But now it’s TOTAL MONSTER ZOMBIE CHAOS and I’m battling beasts on a daily basis. Crazy, right? But I know exactly how to make it through the zombie apocalypse.’
Meet Jack Sullivan, self-described as a late-blooming, slow-developing 13-year-old who has so far survived the zombie apocalypse by hiding out in his treehouse
: The original best loved classic about the world’s most famous nanny – Mary Poppins.
When the Banks family advertise for a nanny, Mary Poppins and her talking umbrella appear out of the sky, ready to take the children on extraordinary adventures.
Mary Poppins is strict but fair and soon Michael and Jane are whisked off to a funfair inside a pavement picture and on many more outings with their wonderful new nanny!
: When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster – a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole – she’s determined to discover more…
A chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, and sparks the adventure of a lifetime – from London to the heart of the Arctic!
: The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it’s a recipe for disaster. Speaking of recipes—the secret ingredients behind Gramma’s famous meatballs have been closely guarded for years. Can Greg unpack all of his family’s mysteries before their vacation is over? Or will he just stir the pot?
: Meet five fierce tigers in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's Not My… series. Babies love the best-selling That’s Not Me… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.
: One of the first things babies learn to recognise is faces. In Mirror Baby: Hello You!, little ones will meet a group of babies, just like them! The fold-out mirror is perfect for giving babies extra stimulation. Can they look in the mirror and try laughing, waving or saying night-night? Stunning black-and-white photography and modern design make this a bold and engaging first mirror book, perfect for early social development.
: Ladybird Classics : Alice in Wonderland (No:8916)
: Lewis Carroll
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: "‘Curiouser and curiouser!’ on a hot, sunny day Alice sees a rabbit in a waistcoat and follows it into a large hole. With this, Alice goes spiralling down into a fantastical land of Very strange creatures - talking white rabbit, a Frog-Footman, smiling Cheshire cat, hookah-smoking caterpillar, mad Hatter and, of course, the cruel queen. A land where Alice can be three inches or nine feet tall with just a gulp of a ‘curious’ drink or a bite of a mushroom; a place where everything and anything is possible. But where is this strange land? And will Alice ever get out of this mysterious place and go back to the real world? Alice in Wonderland is a classic book for all ages as Lewis Carroll blends imagination and word-play to create a world of wonders.".
: Jane Eyre: Illustrated English Classic (No:8915)
: Charlotte Bronte
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: Jane endures loneliness and cruelty in the home of her heartless aunt and the cold charity of Lowood School. Her natural independence and spirit prove necessary when she takes a position as governess at Thornfield Hall.