For any child who is anxious about starting nursery, this fun-filled story, brimming with positivity, is the perfect antidote! It is Monday and Rosa feels very big and very, very grown up. She is going to NURSERY.
Lyla and her friends are off to camp on the moon! They're going moon walking, laser archery shooting and low gravity dancing! And Moonite kids at camp are just so stylish and cool. When they suggest sneaking out of camp to visit the city, Lyla and her friends can't resist, but then everything starts to go astronomically wrong . . .
WINNER OF THE ROALD DAHL FUNNY PRIZE 2012 Today I woke up and Bob was crawling around MY ROOM, licking MY JEWELLERY, so I shouted GET OUT OF MY ROOM! But by the end of the day, when she's all tired out from being shouty, Bella knows there's one magic word and one magic mummy to make things better again...
Set in the year 2099, the story explores the unique friendship between Lyla and her seemingly perfect robot companion. As they navigate their relationship, themes of friendship and technology intertwine, offering a thought-provoking look at companionship in a futuristic world. This science fiction tale for older children delves into the complexities of emotions and connections in an age where robots are part of everyday life.
Implementing Effective Innovation in the U.S. Army from World War II to the Iraq War
Focusing on the evolution of military leadership and civil-military relations, this book explores the factors influencing the U.S. Army's ability to innovate in nation-building efforts. It analyzes both the successes and challenges faced, providing insights into the complex dynamics that shape the effectiveness of military operations in rebuilding nations.
Rebecca's journey from fashion illustration to children's book creation is marked by her diverse experiences, including working as a classroom assistant. After pursuing an MA in Children's Book Illustration, she began receiving commissions for picture books, drawing inspiration from her own childhood and her children's experiences. Notably, she won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2012, establishing her as a talented author and illustrator. Currently residing in Cambridge, her work resonates with themes of childhood and imagination.
Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Rebecca Patterson deftly handles the subject of childhood play and disability from her own personal experience of growing up with a disabled sister.Frankie and her sister are UNICORN MAD! Today, they're playing their favourite unicorn game, but when their bossy friend Ada arrives with her brother to play, she takes over the game - and takes over the wheelchair - putting them all in unicorn prison! After all, they've been bad unicorns, haven't they?
What are these busy babies up to? Wriggling, playing, crying, smiling, yawning, sleeping — there are lots of babies to look at and talk about with your very own baby.
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From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize comes a warm and witty look at the life of one special teddy bear. Travel with him as he comes from his factory to his first home, from the charity shop to a new home. But what can he do best when there are other bears who make themselves very useful indeed?