Hodder & Stoughton A Song for Ella Grey Алмонд Дэвид

There's an empty notebook lying on the table in the moonlight. It's been there for an age. I keep on saying that I'll write a journal. So I'll start right here, right now. I open the book and write the very first words: My Name is Mina and I love the night. Then what shall I write I can't just write that this happened then this happened then this happened to boring infinitum. I'll let my journal grow just like the mind does, just like a tree or a beast does, just like life does. Why should a book tell a tale in a dull straight line And so Mina writes and writes in her notebook, and here is her journal, Mina's life in Mina's own words: her stories and dreams, experiences and thoughts, her scribblings and nonsense, poems and songs. Her vivid account of her vivid life

This wonderful tale transports Mina to Kyoto, Japan, an entirely new and different cultural landscape, where she encounters the magic of origami and an older magic, too. She accepts an origami paper boat from a woman on the bus. 'Ko-ni-chi-wa,' says the woman, 'Take it.' And then, 'Float it.' • Mina watches as the woman's fingers fold another elaborate paper form: creased, tugged and teased into the shape of a paper bird. She imagines what it would be like to be a sheet of paper in the woman's hands, to become a paper Mina. The crowds around her disappear and Kyoto is gone • This is a beautiful story from one of the masters of magical realism, David Almond, with stunning illustrations from Kirsti Beautyman

A dreamy collection of tales by the world’s best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! • From adventures with sleepy giants to bedtime stories about how Bobs the dog got a cold nose, drift into dreamland with these short stories by Enid Blyton. Look out for midnight parties and falling stars! • These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom • Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers

The Secret Seven are Peter and his sister Janet, Jack, Colin, George, Pam and Barbara. They meet every holiday in the shed at the bottom of Peter and Janet's garden - and solve mysteries, and eat lots of delicious food. But no one can enter the shed without whispering the secret password! There are 15 Secret Seven novels, and a collection of short stories • The gang witness the horror of a house going up in flames! Then there's the theft of a very valuable violin. Are the two events connected • The Seven need to use all their detective know-how to find out • Each book features rarely seen bonus Blyton: extra stories, a quiz, additional artwork and insights into Blyton's life and writing process

The Secret Seven are Peter and his sister Janet, Jack, Colin, George, Pam and Barbara. They meet every holiday in the shed at the bottom of Peter and Janet's garden - and solve mysteries, and eat lots of delicious food. But no one can enter the shed without whispering the secret password! • There are 15 Secret Seven novels, and a collection of short stories. The Seven are very fond of Tolly and his horse, Brownie, so they're determined to help out when Brownie is sick. But they need to find Tolly and Brownie somewhere to hide out - somewhere that dangerous horse thieves will never find. But where • Each book features rarely seen bonus Blyton: extra stories, a quiz, additional artwork and insights into Blyton's life and writing process

Вошедшие в данный сборник рождественские рассказы Энид Блайтон по праву считаются нестареющей классикой детской литературы. Эта книга - отличный подарок для тех, кто насладился этими историями в детстве и хочет познакомить с ними новое поколение читателей • Книга «Enid Blyton`s Christmas Stories» оказалась столь популярной, что издательство Hodder & Stoughton по просьбам читателей выпустило второй праздничный сборник, и именно его вы держите в руках! Энид Блайтон передаёт атмосферу Рождества с несравненным мастерством, какой бы аспект праздника она ни описывала: колядки, ожидание подарков, праздничный стол и, конечно, посиделки с родными и близкими… Да, в историях Блайтон, как обычно, нашлось место для озорства и хаоса, но добро и веселье в них всегда на первом месте! • Рассказы из этой книги ранее не публиковались в «Enid Blyton`s Christmas Stories»

For new girl Darrell Rivers, there are friends to be made, pranks to be played and fun to be had at Malory Towers in Enid Blyton’s best-loved boarding school series • In book four, Darrell is very pleased to be head girl, but Alicia and Betty are determined to ruin her good work • Meanwhile, Darrell’s sister Felicity joins Malory Towers and becomes best friends with none other than June – obnoxious, brash and Alicia’s cousin • Expect more drama at Malory Towers! • Between 1946 and 1951, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at Malory Towers. This edition features the original text and is unillustrated

For new girl Darrell Rivers, there are friends to be made, pranks to be played and fun to be had at Malory Towers in Enid Blyton’s best-loved boarding school series • In book eight, someone has stolen Julie’s horse. And there’s money missing too. Can Felicity and the girls find out who would do such a terrible thing? • Expect more drama at Malory Towers! • Between 1946 and 1951, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at Malory Towers. Books 7-12 are authorised sequels of the series written by Pamela Cox in 2009 and focus on the adventures of Felicity Rivers, Susan Blake, and June Johns. This edition is unillustrated

The beautiful and haunting novel that launched David Almond as one of the best children's writers of today. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread children's book of the Year Award • When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister's illness, Michael's world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain • Then, one Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the old, ramshackle garage of his new home, and finds something magical. A strange creature - part owl, part angel, a being who needs Michael's help if he is to survive. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health, while his baby sister languishes in the hospital • But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael's world changes for ever

Prince Leo is a shy, quiet prince. But Mrs Paws has just the pet for him . . . La-La-Llama: a magical llama with the power of song! • There is going to be a talent competition in Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk. All Prince Leo's friends are entering - and they want Leo to join them. Prince Leo doesn't want to say no . . . but he's terrified of performing in front of so many people! • Can Leo overcome his nerves and find his voice . . . with some help from La-la-llama? • From the creators of Pugicorn comes a magical and fun-filled story with a super sparkly glitter cover!

The very first picture book from the winner of The Great British Bake Off and national treasure, Nadiya Hussain, beautifully illustrated by Ella Bailey • A touching story about a little boy whose worry monster follows him everywhere he goes. It's there when he gets dressed, when he wants to play with his toys, and even when his friends come over to visit. How can he escape his worries? • Having suffered with panic disorder herself for as long as she can remember, Nadiya wrote this heartfelt story to help give children and parents the tools they need to talk about worries and anxiety, to ensure that no child suffers in silence

Когда гнездо, полное яиц, рушится, Дуглас предлагает присмотреть за ними, пока птичка не построит новый дом • Вскоре он обнаруживает, что одного объятия недостаточно, чтобы уберечь маленькое яйцо • На сегодняшний день книги Дэвид Меллинга разошлась тиражом более, чем в 1,6 млн экземпляров и переведены на 26 языков • Книга "Hugless Douglas and the Baby Birds" в подарок для ребенка — это оригинальная история и яркие иллюстрации • Прочитав ее, вы останетесь с очаровательным ощущением того, каково это — быть маленьким ребенком, познающим мир • Книга на английском языке • The ninth adventure in the bestselling series about the big bear with the big heart! • Join Douglas for springtime magic in a new adventure. This bestselling series has sold over 1.6 million copies to date in 24 languages! • When a nest full of eggs comes crashing down Hugless Douglas offers to look after them until Swoopy Bird has built a new home