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Abstract: Charlie, a notorious cheese thief, is a mouse on a mission... Ever since he was little, he had found himself in spots of bother with the law. He had pinched Parmesan, crept off with Camembert, and robbed Roquefort! Charlie is planning his biggest mission yet--to steal a cheesy sculpture from the Museum of Art! After a hair-raising break-in--creeping past cameras, dodging guards, and avoiding gates--he reaches his stinky prize. But Officer Rita is soon on the case. Will Charlie ge ...; [Read more...] Charlie, a notorious cheese thief, is a mouse on a mission...

Ever since he was little, he had found himself in spots of bother with the law. He had pinched Parmesan, crept off with Camembert, and robbed Roquefort!

Charlie is planning his biggest mission yet--to steal a cheesy sculpture from the Museum of Art! After a hair-raising break-in--creeping past cameras, dodging guards, and avoiding gates--he reaches his stinky prize. But Officer Rita is soon on the case. Will Charlie get away with it this time? The Big Stink is a witty, charming picture book packed with film references that the grown-ups will enjoy too! Reading age: 4-7 years old.

Abstract: Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, In Fact. You see, Joe's rich. Really, really rich. Joe's got his own bowling alley, his own cinema, even his own butler who is also an orangutan. He's the wealthiest twelve-year-old in the land. Yes, Joe has absolutely everything he could possibly want. But there's just one thing he really needs: a friend... Reading age: 8-12 years.

Abstract: There Billy meets the amazing Minpins, tiny people who live inside the hollow trees. But the Minpins are in danger. The terrible, galloping Gruncher stalks the forest, and the Minpins are disappearing in their thousands. Can Billy find a way to destroy the hungry beast, once and for all–or will it gobble him up too? Age: 6 years up

Abstract: " J'ai une grande maison, pleine de jouets ! J'ai un papa et une maman. Ils m'aiment mais ils travaillent beaucoup. Ils n'ont pas le temps de jouer avec moi. Alors, un jour, BLACKIE est arrivé... " Une histoire tendre pour découvrir l'étonnante amitié qui unit un petit garçon, à un mystérieux ami. Âge de lecture: 2-5 ans.

Abstract: Blue Penguin feels just like a penguin. But the other penguins won't be his friend. "You're not like us", they say. How can he convince them that he is one of them? Ages: 3-6 years.

Abstract: One day a mysterious box arrives in the woods. Bear, Fox, Rabbit, Squirrel, and Owl can all see that something—someone—is hiding inside. But why won’t that someone come out? Maybe the stranger is scared or having a horrible day. Maybe they’ve been hurt in the past and don’t know who to trust anymore. Who is the creature inside the box? How can the animals reassure them and introduce them to their amazing new home? A sensitive book about reaching out to a new friend, perfect for fosteri ...; [Read more...] One day a mysterious box arrives in the woods. Bear, Fox, Rabbit, Squirrel, and Owl can all see that something—someone—is hiding inside. But why won’t that someone come out? Maybe the stranger is scared or having a horrible day. Maybe they’ve been hurt in the past and don’t know who to trust anymore. Who is the creature inside the box? How can the animals reassure them and introduce them to their amazing new home? A sensitive book about reaching out to a new friend, perfect for fostering social-emotional learning. Ages: 4+

Abstract: As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl. There was the time he and four school friends got their revenge on beastly Mrs Prachett in her sweet shop. There are stories of holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and the days of tasting chocolate for Cadbury''s. You''ll hear tales of horrible school bullies and the motor-car accident when Roald''s nose was nearly sliced clean off . . . Roald Dahl vividly shares his memories; some are funny. Some are painful. S ...; [Read more...] As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl. There was the time he and four school friends got their revenge on beastly Mrs Prachett in her sweet shop.
There are stories of holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and the days of tasting chocolate for Cadbury''s.
You''ll hear tales of horrible school bullies and the motor-car accident when Roald''s nose was nearly sliced clean off . . .
Roald Dahl vividly shares his memories; some are funny. Some are painful. Some are unpleasant. All are true. Reading age: 8-12 years old

Abstract: This is a book about a boy named Dennis. He lives in a boring house in a boring street in a boring town, and he doesn’t have much to look forward to. But what he does have is dreams – and once he starts to follow them, things will never be the same again. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and once you meet Dennis, he’ll live with you forever. reading age: 8-12 years

Abstract: "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" is a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated book that tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a boy, a mole, a fox, and a horse. The book explores themes of love, kindness, bravery, and self-acceptance as the characters journey together through life's ups and downs. Through their conversations and adventures, the boy learns important life lessons and discovers the true value of friendship. Ages: 8+

Abstract: In I Broke My Trunk! Gerald tells Piggie the long, crazy story about breaking his trunk. Will Piggie end up with a long, crazy story of her own? Reading age: 3-6 years old