Zippo the Super Hippo


Book Description

Zippo doesn't want to be an ordinary hippo. He wants to be super! "Everyone has a super power," says his best friend Roxi. "You just have to work out what yours is." Being good at swimming and splashing in mud aren't really superpowers though. Perhaps Zippo can fly like Roxi. But who's ever heard of a flying hippopotamus? Especially one with such a big bottom. Maybe there's a power in that . . . From award-winning author Kes Gray and exciting new illustrating talent Nikki Dyson. This fantastically funny superhero will be flying into children's imaginations and inspiring them to celebrate all that is super about themselves.




Zippo the Super Hippo


Book Description

Zippo doesn't want to be an ordinary hippo. He wants to be super! Being good at swimming and splashing in mud aren't really superpowers, though. Perhaps he can fly like his friend Roxi. But who's ever heard of a flying hippopotamus? Especially one with such a big bottom . . .From award-winning author Kes Gray and exciting new illustrating talent Nikki Dyson. This fantastically funny superhero will be flying into children's imaginations everywhere!




You're Called What?


Book Description

Ice Cream Cone Worm. Monkeyface Prickleback. Pink Fairy Armadillo. You're called WHAT?! Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names where all the creatures have one thing in common: they want to change their names. A unique and rip-roaringly funny, tongue-twisting story full of weird and wonderful real creatures and facts at the end that will amaze. Written by Kes Gray, the bestselling, award-winning author of Oi Frog! and illustrated with charm and wit by dazzling new talent, Nikki Dyson.




Pirate Stew


Book Description

A quick-witted shrimp saves his friends from the pirates' cooking pot in this comical undersea caper about friendship, tolerance ... and CLEANING! Scrubadub the Shrimp LOVES to clean. He polishes the crabs, trims the reeds, shampoos the fish and grooms the frogs, until all his friends have had ENOUGH. But when the seafood friends are scooped from the sea by hungry pirates, only Scrubadub can save them from the stew pot ... using his super cleaning powers! This funny and engaging story will encourage even the messiest children to tidy up! Lou Carter's richly funny rhyming story is reminiscent of Julia Donaldson and hilariously illustrated by rising star Nikki Dyson, illustrator of Zippo the Super Hippo. Perfect for fans of Jonny Duddle's The Pirates Next Door and The Pirate-Cruncher.




1000 Things to Eat


Book Description

This beautifully illustrated reference book contains exactly 1000 things to eat, from raw ingredients to delicious dishes. Children will enjoy poring over categories such as 'Home baking', 'Breakfast', 'The fishmonger' and 'Festivals and celebrations', finding food they eat every day as well as a variety of exciting foods from around the world.Pre-readers will enjoy looking and pointing at the beautiful pictures, while older children can use the book as a starting point for discussion or research. An excellent tool for improving vocabulary as each picture is labelled, with an index at the back of the book. Part of the '1000 Things' series, which includes 1000 Things in Nature, 1000 Animals, '1000 Things under the sea' and '1000 Things to eat'.




199 Animals


Book Description

Children need to add lots of words to their spoken vocabularly and this fantastic look-and-talk book will provide them with plenty of opportunities to do so. Images borrowed from Usborne's 1,000 Things...series are collected here in a compact, simplified series for younger children. Thin board will withstand constant use.




1000 Animals


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199 Things on the Farm


Book Description

This beautifuly illustrated picture word book contains exactly 199 labelled images of things to be found on a farm. Lots to look at and talk about, this is a great way to extend and broaden children's vocabulary and knowledge of different environments. A neat and practical format, perfect for taking on holiday. Part of the '199 Things' series, which includes '199 Things under the sea', '199 Things in the Garden' and '199 Animals'.




Shooter's Bible Guide to Knives


Book Description

The new Shooter’s Bible Guide to Knives sets the standard for comprehensive publications by carrying on the Shooter’s Bible tradition of bringing together more products and information than any other source. With photographs and descriptions of more than 400 knives, readers are treated to product highlights from major manufacturers and custom knife makers. This book brings you from the blacksmith shop to high tech influential designers with insights into blade steel, locking mechanisms, and handle materials. When it comes to knives, this book is the source for the products and the passion.




A Mighty Bitey Creature


Book Description

Ou-ou-ouch! Who did that? No bottoms are safe in a mischievous jungle story sure to elicit peals of laughter. All is quiet in the jungle. But not for long! “Who bit my lovely green bottom?” shouts Frog. He rushes to tell King Lion, who will surely know just what to do. But soon Monkey (eek-eek-eek!) and Zebra (ya-a-a hooo!) encounter something mighty and bitey, too. Can the King of the Jungle save them all? What kind of creature would test its super-sharp teeth on everything it meets? Vivid illustrations, rhythmic language, and a surprise perpetrator combine for a rollicking read.