A twinkling tale of friendship and kindness - perfect for sharing at bedtime. Stella has found a wishing star! She knows she must use it wisely, but there are so many things to wish for. How can she choose?
“Guaranteed free of unicorns and princesses, it’s fun, empowering fiction for 5-8 year olds.” David Nicholls, author of One Day “Every young girl should read this series!” Amanda Holden “I loved the meaning of this book – we should all do more to save our world.” Florence, age 7 Join best friends Katy, Cassie and Zia on a series of amazing adventures as they work together to save the planet… Katy, Cassie and Zia find themselves transported into outer space when their rocket made out of recycled waste magically becomes life-sized. With the help of Katy’s cat Thunder, the girls navigate their way to the Wishing Star. But as they prepare to make their wishes, the friends see the destruction happening back home and realise they have a greater mission: TO SAVE PLANET EARTH.
When Kara's, husband is shot and killed in front of her in what she's told is a random act of violence, she becomes convinced the world is unsafe. Her life is quiet and predictable, until she wins a Caribbean cruise for two and takes along her best friend. On her trip she meets Nate, a scuba dive instructor and marine. He'll teach her to face her fear of deep water and teach her to snorkel. Will Kara learn to trust him with her heart, when she fears this shipboard romance will reach an end and she'll never see him again, leaving her broken hearted? When Kara's boss shows up at their first port of call unexpectedly, Nate's protective nature comes out. Her creepy boss becomes more aggressive after she returns to Ohio and when she calls Nate he gets on the first plane. Can Nate rescue her?
This is a story about friendship and sharing, from the bestselling author of 'One Snowy Night'. Little Brown Mouse and Little Grey Mouse are the best of friends. One night they see a sparkling Wishing Star fall into the lake, and so they hurry down the river to find it. But there is only one star, and both mice want to make a wish.
When Mama Bear teaches the cubs about the wishing star, Sister Bear immediately wishes as hard as she can for the special teddy she saw in a store window. She's thrilled when her wish comes true on her birthday. But what will happen when she sets her heart on a white pony? In this engaging story of essential lessons, Brother Bear teaches his sister about the magic of the wishing star, and the dangers of being greedy. Beginning readers will learn, along with Sister Bear, about the rewards of hard work.
Catch up on Mildred Hubble’s magical adventures at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches with these reissued editions featuring energetic new covers. Mildred’s beloved tabby cat has been deemed “unsuitable” for a witch, and is relegated to the kitchens to be a mouser. But when her class flies off on a school trip, Mildred concocts a plan to rescue Tabby — and bring him along in secret!
When Moomintroll finds a beautiful shiny pebble, Snorkmaiden thinks it might be a star - and if it is a star, then Moomin can make a wish! But wishes are difficult things to get right, and while Moomin worries about what his will be, the star's shine begins to fade.
An unforgettable story about a young boy named Oliver, who thinks dogs have the good life, until one evening when he makes a wish upon a star and becomes a dog! Sometimes we think the grass is greener on the other side, and sometimes it takes walking in another's shoes or paws, to realize how fortunate we truly are. Will Oliver make it home and see his family again, or is he destined to remain a dog forever?
If you go outside on a clear night, you can't help yourself. Your head tilts back, your eyes rise up, and you find yourself gazing at the stars . . . WOW! From the beginning of time, people have admired the night sky's beauty. The night sky is our oldest picture book, and Wishing on a Star retells some of these stories from around the world in simple language that kids can understand. Wishing on a Star also includes lots of fun activities that celebrate the stars. Learn how to make a twinkling thaumatrope, fly a starry kite, and act in your own constellation play. Star maps and stargazing tips show how to find the constellations, and cool science facts teach more about the stars.
Miki is back in this wintery tale of determination, friendship and hope. It's the three friends' birthday and they all make a special wish, but Penguin's wish leads him into dangerous territory.