Petal and Poppy and the Penguin


Book Description

Petal and Poppy are best friends. Sometimes they disagree. But then can always count on each other when the going gets rough.




Petal and Poppy and the Mystery Valentine


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Friends Petal the elephant and Poppy the rhino team up to solve a Valentine’s Day whodunit in this delightful adventure for young readers. On Valentine’s Day morning, Petal wakes up to chocolates. Poppy wakes to find flowers. What wonderful gifts for these best friends to give each other. But wait . . . Poppy forgot to get Petal a gift, and Petal forgot to get something for Poppy. So who is this mystery Valentine? With picture clues and simple text, this charming book brings the warmth of Valentine’s Day to burgeoning readers. “Briant’s graphic-novel style illustrations are a great match for emerging independent readers . . . The appealing, bright colors and simply drawn characters are just as sweet as the story.”—Booklist




Petal and Poppy and the Spooky Halloween!


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Best friends Petal and Poppy discover just how fun--and frightful!--Halloween can be!




Petal and Poppy


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Petal gets very nervous when Poppy decides to go scuba diving. What if she's eaten by a sea monster? Poppy thinks Petal is just being a worrywart, but when Poppy does find herself in a little trouble, who comes to her rescue? Petal. This sweet Level 2 reader is told in graphic form.




The Oregon Trail: Alone in the Wild


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An exciting choose-your-own-trail stand-alone experience featuring 8-bit art. It's 1849 and the reader is at the halfway point on his journey west on the Oregon Trail. When a powerful storm separates him from his family, he must use all of his smarts to survive on his own. Features more than 20 possible endings.




Petal and Poppy and the Spooky Halloween!


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When Petal admits Halloween is too spooky for her, Poppy helps her understand that it's all pretend.




A Victorian Flower Dictionary


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“A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.” Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a whole new generation. With lavish illustrations, a dual dictionary of flora and meanings, and suggestions for creating expressive arrangements, this keepsake is the perfect compendium for everyone who has ever given or received a bouquet.




Poppy and the Blooms


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An inspirational story which shows that even something small can make a big difference. When the last park in the city is to be closed, Poppy knows that she and the Blooms have to do something. Scattering their magic as they go, the flower friends speed on their mission. Will they save the park? ‘Fiona Woodcock’s beautiful illustrations perfectly capture the contrast between a grey cityscape and the joyful kaleidoscope that fresh flowers can add… This gentle little story is a delight from start to finish’ Books for Keeps ‘A beautifully illustrated picture book which feels like a real visual treat… The artwork is stunning and very original and I think this makes it stand out as an interesting read for small children.’ Being Mummy blog ‘Blooming wonderful!’ Red Reading Hub PRAISE FOR HIDING HEIDI: ‘Playful imagery and Heidi’s eventual recognition of her friends’ talents add up to a warm story about compromise and common ground’ Publishers Weekly ‘A very attractive addition to the picture book shelves from an artist to be watched’ Books for Keeps




My Fairy Funfair


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A glittering pop-up fairy funfair! The sweet smell of fairy floss is floating on the air, and that can only mean one thing the Fairy Funfair is in town! Join Petal, Poppy, Rose and Acorn as they take a spin on teacup twirlers, slide down the helter-skelter and take a ride on a giant fairy Ferris wheel! With an enchanting story, press-out pieces and packed with rides that spin and slide this is the ultimate pop-up funfair! From the creators of five fantastic pop-up fairy wonderlands, which have together sold over 800, 000 copies worldwide.




The Flower Hunter


Book Description

In The Flower Hunter, Lucy Hunter takes us on an inspirational journey through a year in her garden and artist’s studio set among the mountains of North Wales. Lucy's evocative, gently humorous words accompany her glorious photographs and exquisite floral arrangements, as she encourages the reader to marvel at the intricate cycles of the natural world, develop their own innate creativity, and to look for beauty in the everyday. Her garden provides the raw materials and inspires Lucy's floral artistry—breathtaking naturalistic arrangements with all the painterly beauty and flourish of a Dutch still life. Simple projects accompany Lucy’s text, from drying garden flowers for an autumnal wreath to making your own journals and natural dyes to assembling lavish arrangements that showcase the voluptuous beauty of garden roses. Lucy believes that we all have a creative voice buried deep within. The Flower Hunter will encourage you to find your own creativity and help it to blossom.