What is that smell? Velda, the awesomest Viking, can’t believe a troll has stolen her axe! The only way she can get it back is with a special unicorn horn potion. As Velda and her trusty crew travel far and wide to find some unicorns, it soon becomes apparent that they’re not the only ones…
Tiny turtle Tula is the first to appear in the Grand Hatching, followed by little brother Tiny. The race to the sea is on. As the other creatures watch they cheer on the hatchlings. Surely Tula will be the first to reach the water! She’s getting so close until she looks behind. Oh no! Tiny…
Morag, a kind-hearted witch, has lots of magical adventures in the enchanted woodlands of Abbotsford. The wicked leader of her coven, Grizele, plots to kidnap local children. Her goal is that all the nasty witches, trolls and elves can pick a child to do all their chores! Morag calls on her grandmother to help her…
12 year-old black belt, Modesty (Mo) Seto, has never let her height get in the way before. Determined to be a Taekwondo champion, she must turn around her losing streak and start winning competitions before her dreams fade. Now she needs to find a way to grow five inches for the role of a lifetime…
What was buried is about to return! The last time Pippa stayed at her grandfather’s cottage near the forest, a strange figure appeared at her window. Hopefully that won’t happen this time. The legends of spriggan folk and twig men were usually spooky stories told around the fire but it’s not long after they arrive…
Anyone – adult or child – would be drawn to pick up a distinctive Chris Haughton book. I’m a big fan of the graphic illustrations in bold colours but, as with his previous titles like Shh! We Have a Plan or Oh no, George! the story in Don’t Worry, Little Crab is engaging too. Little…
Jumping off the diving board for the first time is a HUGE deal. And scary. And a little bit exciting. And takes bundles of courage. This is just what Jabari plans to do today, at the pool with Dad and little sister in tow. Jabari has finished all his swimming lessons, passed his test. He’s…
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