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Lyra's Oxford: His Dark Materials (His Dark Materials)
by Philip PullmanAn exciting new tale set in the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials saga. This collectible hardcover volume includes a short story by Mr. Pullman, plus a fold-out map of Oxford and various "souvenirs" from the past. The book is illustrated throughout with woodcut illustrations by John Lawrence.From the Hardcover edition.
Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian
by Jacob Sager Weinstein&“What if there were a superhero who could give people in trouble the very book they need most?...[A] winning concept…cheeky hilarity.&”—Publishers Weekly A super-secret operative saves the world from a diabolical threat through her ability to brandish just the right book at just the right time in this delightfully silly superhero tale illustrated by an Eisner Award-winner and Caldecott Honoree. When an evil genius has a diabolical plan to destroy every book on the planet, who has the tome-toting page power to thwart his dastardly scheme? Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian! She&’s got the gadgets. She&’s got the disguises. And she&’s always got the right book at the right time. It&’s a good thing, too, because Lyric McKerrigan is the world&’s last hope! With lots of humor and a &“thrilling, action-packed pace&” (Horn Book Magazine), Jacob Sager Weinstein and Vera Brosgol introduce a smart and crafty heroine who is part comic-book hero, part reader extraordinaire, and wholly awesome. &“An exciting escapade with an unlikely hero and a not-so-secret message about the power of books.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Sure to delight budding comic fans, crime fighters, and bibliophiles alike.&”—School Library Journal
Lyrics Pathetic & Humorous from A to Z
by Edmund DulacA treasure for readers and book lovers of all ages, this dazzling children's alphabet is graced by the work of Edmund Dulac, a preeminent twentieth-century illustrator. Dulac provides a limerick for each letter of the alphabet, in addition to twenty-four related illustrations of people and animals in whimsical situations.Dulac possessed an endearing gift for caricature, and his use of jewel-toned, glowing colors adds vivid life to these fantasy images. A facsimile of an extremely valuable 1906 edition, this volume faithfully re-creates the original publication's luminous splendor.
Lyttle Lies: The Pudding Problem (Lyttle Lies Ser. #1)
by Joe BergerSam is a habitual liar. He would rather skirt the truth, and avoid trouble, than be completely honest. However, he soon finds out that in trying to avoid trouble, not telling the truth gets him in to all sorts of scrapes! His Mum, Dad, Sister and Grandpa would like him to be more honest - but will Sam ever learn?
Lyttle Lies: The Stinky Truth
by Joe BergerThe second Lyttle Lies book featuring Sam Lyttle, the small boy who tells BIG lies. Fans of Tom Gates willl love this laugh-out-loud stinky story from well-known cartoonist Joe Berger. It's the school holidays and Sam and his best friend can't wait to see Cry Wolfe, the first movie starring their favourite crime-fighting hero. But Sam's mum has set him a challenge. He can only go and see the movie IF, and only if, he can make it through the entire holiday without telling a single fib. Can Sam go six whole weeks, without a single porky!? WARNING: contains fibs, farts and zumba-dancing mums Praise for The Pudding Problem: ‘‘… truly funny, with verbal, visual and fart jokes appealing not only to those who find reading heavy going.’ Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times’ Children’s Book of the Week 'Offers a fairly high level of subtly, sensitivity and sophistication.’ Financial Times ‘Comic-strip frames, drawn with energy and silliness, are interspersed with a smattering of text, all the way to the entertaining twist. [Sam’s] arrival is to be welcomed.’ The Sunday Times
Léo et les presqu'îles
by Gilles VigneaultCette magnifique fable relate l'aventure de LÉo, le fils d'un pÊcheur disparu en mer. Parti explorer le monde des cinq presqu'Îles, LÉo fait la rencontre de personnages hauts en couleur qui ont bien connu son pÈre. Avec leur aide, il devient le plus petit capitaine d'un grand bateau. Un livre sur la transmission familiale, et la soif de dÉcouverte !
Líderes Posmo: Un año entero con los héroes de la Biblia
by Felix OrtizLa vida cristiana transcurre dentro de un contexto, y el nuestro es la postmodernidad, una de cuyas características es el cambio constante y acelerado que nos hace cada vez más difícil orientarnos para saber vivir como seguidores de Jesús en el mundo actual. «Líderes Posmo» nos acercará a diferentes personajes de la Biblia; veremos las situaciones y los retos a los que se tuvieron que enfrentar. Así nos daremos cuenta del increíble paralelo existente con la vida actual. De los principios que ellos llevaron a la práctica, obtendremos la sabiduría que necesitamos para vivir como seguidores de Jesús en estos complejos tiempos.
Lío en el espacio-tiempo (Multicosmos #Volumen 4)
by Pablo C. ReynaAviso a todos los Cosmics: MULTICOSMOS ESTÁ EN PELIGRO. Preparaos para algo peor que el Apocalipsis. El fin de internet está muy cerca. Adiós a los vídeos de gatitos, las partidas multijugador y los emojis. Los Masters del universo virtual se han adueñado del planeta y piensan aplastar a sus rivales, tanto en internet como en el mundo real. Los únicos que pueden pararles los pies son tres chavales, que tendrán que embarcarse en una misión muy pero que muy peligrosa: adentrarse en la base secreta de MultiCosmos, descubrir secretos inimaginables y viajar en el tiempo. ¿Están preparados para esta nueva aventura en el espacio-tiempo?
Lío en la feria (Cuphead #Volumen 1)
by Ron BatesLas novelas interactivas basadas en los videojuegos de Cuphead. ¡Busca las pistas y encuentra el tesoro escondido en las ilustraciones!Es un día especial en las islas TinteroInkwell : ¡es el cumpleaños de Anciano TeteraElder Kettle! Y eso significa que Cuphead y Mugman tienen que encontrar un buen regalo para su abuelo. Pero, de camino a comprarlo, se topan con una feria que acaba de llegar a la ciudad... Una feria llena de emocionantes atracciones... y también de ladrones y mentirosos que están deseando timarlos. ¿Podrán nuestros amigos escapar del lío y conseguir el regalo antes de que sea demasiado tarde?
L’arbre chatouilleur
by Francois KeyserUne famille emménage dans une nouvelle maison. Leur fille handicapée, Kayleigh, se fait réveiller durant la nuit par des bruits provenant de dehors sous l'arbre du jardin. Une nuit, elle enquête et s’étonne de ce qu'elle y trouve. Elle se fait alors de nouveaux amis étranges et bientôt fait la fête avec eux les nuits aussi. Quand la tragédie frappe un de ses nouveaux amis, le bonheur continue et finalement, un miracle se produit ce qui donne la capacité de marcher à Kayleigh. "L’arbre chatouilleur" a été inspiré par un arbre dans un parc où nous emmenons nos filles jouer. L'histoire nous encourage à toujours chercher la magie dans la vie d'enfants comme dans la vie d’adultes. Il démontre également à quel point le bonheur peut être puissant comme crée un miracle sous la forme de donner la capacité de marcher chez cette fille handicapée.
L’autobus infernal (Orca Currents en Français)
by Gail Anderson-DargatzMarc est un garçon de la ville qui est allé vivre chez sa grand-mère à la campagne pendant que sa mère est en cure de désintoxication. Pour la première fois de sa vie, il doit voyager en autobus scolaire. Le long trajet dans un véhicule bruyant n’a rien à voir avec les transports en commun de la ville : il y a un genre de code secret pour savoir où on peut s’asseoir, les jeunes crient sans arrêt et quelqu’un essaie même de mettre le feu au siège de Marc. Marc juge rapidement que tous ces jeunes sont fous et qu’il doit tout faire pour les éviter. Toutefois, lorsqu’un accident survient, il apprend qu’il a plus de points en commun avec ces ados de la campagne qu’il ne le croyait.
L’hôpital hanté (Orca Currents en Français)
by Marty ChanKey Selling Points Haunted Hospital is a paranormal romp of a read where a group of friends get more than they bargained for when playing a game in an abandoned hospital. Think Dungeons & Dragons meets Ghost Hunters. This book features a role playing game called Spirits and Specters. With the popularity of shows like Stranger Things and Riverdale, there has been a huge resurgence of the 1980s role-playing games. The setting is a based on an actual abandoned and supposedly haunted hospital in Edmonton. Marty Chan has many middle-grade titles to his name. He is a tireless presenter and promoter and his humor and hijinks are a hit with audiences. New, enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
L’oracolo dei tre soli (Elias Sparte)
by Agnès RuizPartite anche voi per il mondo di Éphoria, pieno di magia e draghi! Élias Sparte è colpito da un fulmine anche se il cielo è sereno. Per volere di Zeus, il dio del tuono, si ritrova a Éphoria, un mondo strano e sconosciuto. Appena arrivato, si deve confrontare con l’antipatico Antarès, il figlio del re, ma conosce anche Sandros, che diventerà suo amico. Élias passa di sorpresa in sorpresa, quando scopre di essere uno dei tre eletti, proprio come Sandros che possiede un dono piuttosto particolare e Auxane, l’apprendista sacerdotessa. Gli eletti di Zeus devono compiere l'oracolo dei tre soli e ridare la vista ai draghi ancestrali. Una fantastica avventura vi aspetta. Fate la conoscenza di Élias Sparte, del suo migliore amico Sandros e della deliziosa Auxane. Sono i prescelti! Ma sono giovani e inesperti. Supereranno le avversità imposte dagli dei dell'Olimpo e neutralizzeranno i trucchi di Drakéon, il potente e misterioso re di Éphoria? Il loro successo è fondamentale e permetterà a Yéléna di rinnovare per altri 3.000 anni il suo potere di grande sacerdotessa. I tre eletti otterranno dei poteri e saranno aiutati dal potenza e dalla saggezza dei draghi ancestrali. Agnès Ruiz è l'autrice di numerosi bestseller per adulti e giovani venduti in più di 360.000 copie (Ma vie assassinée, Oublie la nuit, Et si c'était ma vie, La main étrangère, L'ombre d'une autre vie, Mon affreux maillot beige, Pom-pom girls...). I suoi racconti sulle inchieste dell’investigatrice Rachel Toury hanno anch’essi un grande successo sia in Europa che oltre oceano. Diversi titoli sono stati tradotti in inglese, italiano, portoghese e spagnolo. (L'assassinat d'un prêtre, Un striptease de trop, Un cadavre sur la plage, L'assassin de la gare...)
M Is for Magic
by Neil Gaiman Teddy KristiansenStories to delight, enchant, and surprise you. Bestselling author and master storyteller Neil Gaiman here presents a breathtaking collection of tales that may chill or amuse readers-but always embrace the unexpected: A teenage boy who has trouble talking to girls finds himself at a rather unusual party. A sinister jack-in-the-box haunts the lives of the children who owned it. A boy raised in a graveyard makes a discovery and confronts the much more troubling world of the living. A stray cat fights a nightly battle to protect his adopted family from a terrible evil. These eleven stories illuminate the real and the fantastic, and will be welcomed with great joy by Neil Gaiman's many fans as well as by readers coming to his work for the first time.
M Is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet
by Michael Shoulders Rick AndersonFrom Mississippi's hills in the north to its southern shores, M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet will educate as it entertains with its fascinating state facts. From bottlenose dolphin near the shore to Grenada Lake for fishing and more: gaze at Longwood, the home frozen in time and finally board the "Mississippi Queen for a memorable trip down "Old Man River." Presented in a two-tier format with simple poems for young readers and expository text for older students, M is for Magnolia is a delightful trip through this fascinating southern state richly detailed with bright illustrations.
M Is for Maple Leafs: An Official Toronto Maple Leafs Alphabet Book
by Michael UlmerFor nearly a century, the Toronto Maple Leafs have stood as one of the most popular hockey franchises in the NHL. With M Is for Maple Leafs, children across North America will discover the alphabet while being introduced to interesting Leaf history. From people (such as Mats Sundin and Johnny Bower) to hockey terminology (line change and face-off) and places and things (dressing room, Air Canada Centre, puck), the world of hockey is depicted in this fun and lively picture book. Featuring rhyming text from author Mike Ulmer and striking illustrations from Melanie Rose, this book captures the spirit of "Canada's game." M Is for Maple Leafs is destined to become a classic that will be handed down from generation to generation.
M Is for Maple Syrup: A Vermont Alphabet
by Cynthia Furlong ReynoldsThis alphabet book opens Vermont's history, culture, and landscape to young readers through a two-tiered approach. With rhyming verses and colorful pages that focus on the flora and fauna specific to Vermont (And Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream), this book entertains as it educates.
M Is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet
by Mike UlmerWhether sharing the stories of Anne of Green Gables or Terry Fox, or revealing Canada's importance in growing grain that feeds the world, "M is for Maple" is a shining tribute to Canada. In clever rhymes and informative text that sweeps you away like a sleek chinook, author Mike Ulmer shares the unique details and illustrator Melanie Rose has captured the splendor from the Northern lights to the cities of Toronto, Victoria, and Quebec. From British Columbia to Newfoundland, this alphabet book presents the symbols, history, people and culture of this great northern nation.
M Is for Melody: A Music Alphabet
by Kathy-Jo WarginA music lesson in alphabet form that includes instruments, terms, composers, and music styles.
M Is for Monster
by Disney PressWhat goes bump in the night? The monsters of Monsters, Inc., of course! Join all the stars of the latest Disney/Pixar film in this 24-page shaped storybook.
M Is for Monster (Little Golden Book)
by RH DisneyBoys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love learning the alphabet with the monsters of Disney/Pixar Monsters, Inc., in this adorable Little Golden Book!
M Is for Mystical: A Book for Mini Mystics
by Emma MildonMindfulness is as easy as ABC: make learning the alphabet a portal to learning about the world with bestselling author Emma Mildon&’s illuminating picture book. In a time when mindfulness is becoming mainstream and parents are more aware of the options available to them, they are seeking content to educate and empower their children. This is largely reflected in the huge increase in traffic, demand, and engagement of online content serving holistic parenting insights and new age tips for the new age parent. So, why not make mindfulness as easy as learning your ABCs? An A-Z of spirituality in simple explanations and fun, engaging exercises for kids—yoga, breathwork, oils to help calm or energize, mudras, to crystals—M Is for Mystical offers tools to transform little lives.
M and M and the Bad News Babies
by Pat Ross Marylin HafnerBest friends Mandy and Mimi think their first babysitting job will be a snap. But they didn't count on sitting for the bad news babies! Will M and M be able to keep the terrible twosome out of trouble and save their brand-new fish tank?
M and M and the Haunted House Game
by Pat Ross Marylin HafnerBest friends Mimi and Mandy set up a haunted house as part of a game and end up scaring themselves.
M and M and the Mummy Mess
by Pat Ross Marylin HafnerBest friends Mandy and Mimi can't wait to see the new "Mummy Wonders" exhibit at the museum. But when they sneak in for a preview, they get wrapped up in more than they bargained for. The museum director spots a mummified Mandy, and the chase is on! Can M and M untangle themselves from their mummy mess? .