Zoom, Zoom, Poppy Cat!


Book Description

Poppy Cat is off for a day in the park with her friends. All little readers should love to share in the touch-and-feely fun, as they ride the scooter, whizz down the slide, and gallop on the toy horse. A bouncy book that all toddlers and parents can enjoy.




Playtime, Poppy Cat!


Book Description

Playtime, Poppy Cat Poppy Cat loves sunshine, and dancing and swinging! Join her in the garden for touch-and-feel fun! Other Poppy Cat books to collect: Zoom, Zoom, Poppy Cat Goodnight, Poppy Cat Yum, Yum, Poppy Cat




Party Time, Poppy Cat


Book Description

Lift the felt flaps and play peekaboo with Poppy Cat!NEW in the exciting Poppy Cat range, these four titles each boast five soft, brightly-coloured felt flaps which even the youngest readers will find easy to lift. See who or what is hiding under the flaps as Poppy Cat enjoys a party, with party hats, hide and seek, jelly, cake and strawberries, balloons and goodie bags when it's time to go home!




Zoom at Sea


Book Description

A re-issue of Tim Wynne-Jones and Eric Beddows’ classic picture book Zoom at Sea, published in celebration of Groundwood’s 35th anniversary. The enhanced epub version includes a read-aloud feature of the story narrated by Tim Wynne-Jones. This fanciful nautical adventure stars a winsome cat named Zoom, who stays indoors paddling in the sink or sailing in the bathtub all night when other self-respecting cats are out mousing and howling at the moon. One day Zoom finds in his Uncle Roy's diary a map of the sea and how to get there, which leads him to the huge house of the beautiful Maria. When, with the turn of a large wheel, mysterious Maria launches him on a wonderful sea voyage, the first of Zoom’s adventures begins.




Poppy Cat TV: Blast Off!


Book Description

This is a specially formatted fixed layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book. This bright and colourful first storybook is designed to appeal to younger readers and is the perfect introduction to Poppy Cat and her friends and their amazing adventures! With simple layouts and eye-catching artwork, they will enjoy sharing these stories again and again. Poppy Cat is a brilliant new TV series based on the original Poppy Cat books by Lara Jones, launching in May 2011 on Nick Junior in the UK. In each programme, Lara, a little girl, invents fantastical and extraordinary stories for her beloved Poppy Cat. Then the colourful characters spring to life in stories of friendship and fantasy play - having adventures of the sort Lara believes her cat would have in a make-believe world.




The Power of Poppy Pendle


Book Description

“There is a strong essence of Roald Dahl to this story…a crowd-pleaser.” —Library Media Connection “[A] sweet story about true friendship.” —School Library Journal Poppy has magical powers, but she would rather be a baker. Can she find a way to follow her own path? This charming novel includes more than a dozen delectable recipes! Ten-year-old Poppy, born to ordinary parents, has inherited coveted witch power. In Poppy’s world, witches work for good and are much valued, but Poppy does not want to be a witch—she wants to be a baker, and she is extremely good at baking. Her parents insist Poppy follow in the footsteps of her great aunt, a famous witch, but Poppy has plans of her own. Part magic, part adventure, and wholly delicious, this spirited story includes more than a dozen recipes you can try at home.




Poppy Cat Loves


Book Description

Poppy Cat is playing at nursery. She cuddles her furry Bear, rides on a tricycle and does some painting. With a touch-and-feel element on every spread and a jolly rhyming text, these Buggy Buddies are an addtion to the Poppy Cat range.




The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook


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In this warmhearted middle-grade novel, Oona and her brother, Fred, love their cat Zook (short for Zucchini), but Zook is sick. As they conspire to break him out of the vet’s office, convinced he can only get better at home with them, Oona tells Fred the story of Zook’s previous lives, ranging in style from fairy tale to grand epic to slice of life. Each of Zook’s lives has echoes in Oona’s own family life, which is going through a transition she’s not yet ready to face. Her father died two years ago, and her mother has started a relationship with a man named Dylan—whom Oona secretly calls “the villain.” The truth about Dylan, and about Zook’s medical condition, drives the drama in this loving family story. Praise for The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook STARRED REVIEW "Rocklin’s characters are fully developed: readers will be invested. Set in Oakland, readers are also treated to a refreshingly authentic child’s view of a diverse city. The only imperfection in this novel is that it ends." —Booklist, starred review “Oona’s character is a combination of Harriet the Spy in curiosity and Anastasia in spunk. Another emotionally satisfying outing from Rocklin; hanky recommended.” —Kirkus Reviews "Just as she did in One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street, Rocklin intertwines her characters so smartly that the many coincidences and serendipitous events feel organic to the story. The story’s ending—bittersweet, inevitable, and true—offers much-needed catharsis for the family and for anyone who has ever loved a pet." —The Horn Book "This heartwarming family tale is filled with resilient and thoughtful characters who are willing to learn from their mistakes. Readers who enjoy the novels of Jeanne Birdsall and Leslie Crunch will appreciate this charming story." —School Library Journal "There is a strong sense of place in this loving story with the ending sure to generate some tears. This would make a strong library lesson extension activity." —Library Media Connection Awards SCBWI’s Golden Kite Award for Fiction - 2012 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award




Inside Cat


Book Description

The newest story from the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Brendan Wenzel is a funny and wise celebration of observation, curiosity, and indoor life. From the endlessly inventive Caldecott Honor author/illustrator of They All Saw a Cat comes a picture book that is playful, perceptive, and full of delights. Inside Cat is just that: an inside cat. But while the cat's life is bound by the walls of an unusual house, it's far from dull. As the cat wanders, wonders, stares, and snacks, roaming from room to room and place to place, both cat and reader discover worlds and sensations beyond what's right in front of them. And just when Inside Cat is sure it knows everything, another surprise awaits! Fresh, funny, and wise, Inside Cat is a feast for the eyes and the imagination. A BOOK THAT ENCOURAGES IMAGINATIVE THINKING: All of Brendan Wenzel's books play with observation, perception, and the imagination. Readers will see how the cat's imagination grows as it explores its building and will be inspired to make their own imaginative journeys. A BOOK THAT ENCOURAGES OBSERVATION: There are many details in this book, from the decorations in the different rooms to the animals that appear. Readers will enjoy seeing how these details affect the cat, and will flip pages back and forth to see how the cat has incorporated these details into its thinking. A BOOK THAT MAKES THE MOST OF THE INDOORS: The cat's world is inside a building, and it enjoys every aspect of being inside. The book sends a positive message about playing inside that parents will appreciate. GREAT TO READ ALOUD: The rhythmic narrative and refrains are catchy and fun to read out loud and invite audience participation. BELOVED AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Brendan is a bestselling Caldecott Honor–winning artist and a sought-after speaker at schools and libraries. His books They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, and A Stone Sat Still have received multiple starred reviews, state awards, and are family and classroom favorites. Perfect for: • Parents and grandparents • Cat lovers • Fans of Brendan Wenzel • Educators • Librarians




Poppy Cat World Book Day Book: Poppy Cat Loves Rainbows


Book Description

"Poppy Cat loves rainbows, sparkling up above. Poppy Cat loves all the colours... which one do YOU love?" Created especially for World Book Day, this delightful board book introduces young children to the colourful world of Poppy Cat. The jolly, rhyming text introduces a new colour on each spread, all adding up to a beautiful, sparkly rainbow finale – sure to enchant every little reader! Ideal for preschoolers who can't wait to spend their World Book Day voucher!