Whether he's getting into adventures with his band of Outlaws, or driving his family crazy, there's never a dull minute with William Brown around! This bumper edition features 8 Meet Just William stories from the "voice of William" Martin Jarvis, with illustrations by Tony Ross. Includes: William's Birthday, The Christmas Truce, William Leads a Better Life, William and the Musician, William and the Hidden Treasure, William and the Snowman, Violet Elizabeth Runs Away and William Goes Shopping. Meet Just William is perfect for newly confident readers.
"The Jumble Book" is a delightful collection of short stories for children written by David Cory. The book features a diverse assortment of tales, each one filled with excitement, adventure, and valuable life lessons. In "The Jumble Book," readers are transported to different worlds and introduced to a variety of characters, from brave knights and clever animals to mischievous fairies and kind-hearted children. Each story is unique and captivating, capturing the imagination of young readers and keeping them engrossed from beginning to end. The book's title, "The Jumble Book," aptly reflects the eclectic mix of stories found within its pages. The stories range from humorous and whimsical to heartwarming and touching. Some tales are filled with thrilling escapades, while others focus on the importance of friendship, honesty, and perseverance. One of the highlights of "The Jumble Book" is its engaging writing style. David Cory masterfully weaves words together, creating vivid and enchanting worlds that come alive in the minds of readers. The language is accessible to young audiences, making the book suitable for both independent reading and bedtime storytelling. Throughout the book, children are introduced to valuable life lessons and moral themes that promote character development and positive values. Each story offers opportunities for reflection and discussion, allowing parents, teachers, and caregivers to engage young readers in meaningful conversations. In addition to its captivating storytelling, "The Jumble Book" is beautifully complemented by charming illustrations that add depth and visual appeal to the stories. The illustrations further ignite the imagination, allowing young readers to immerse themselves fully in the magical worlds depicted in the book. "The Jumble Book" is a treasure trove of imagination and creativity, making it a timeless classic that continues to enchant and inspire generations of young readers. It serves as a reminder of the joy and wonder of childhood and encourages children to embrace their curiosity, explore new horizons, and cherish the magic of storytelling."
Psychological sharpshooters, fickle football fans and prodigious people who choose to use and misuse their incredible talents invite you into this collection of their jumbled-up worlds. During dark days at work where people reflect both on what could have been and on what could still be, things are never quite what they seem, and never turn out as expected. Crafted to be short and snappy enough for coffee breaks, but long in the memory, Steve Morris maintains the momentum from his first book “In All Probability” with more of his diverse short stories of the unexpected. You’ll never take anything for granted again except perhaps for uncertainty itself. Anything can turn up in a “Jumble Tale.” “In All Probability” Reviews “A succinct and precise style” The Truth about Books July 09 “Perfect for a quick read on a coffee break…” “Something to entertain even the most of ardent critics…” MMU Success Magazine Autumn 09 Book reviews online: PublishedBestsellers website.
‘What do you do when the Second Coming is scheduled for next Wednesday? . . . Assemble at your nearest church? Make sure you’ve got clean underwear on? Confess those last sins? Send some goodbye texts to unbelieving friends? Take Paracetamol in case the rapture gives you the bends?’ Those and other neglected theological questions are rigorously examined in this book. With its gently satirical take on some of the weird ways in which people express their beliefs, it’s a book that will help you appreciate the true value of religion by exploring the comedy of its wilder excesses. Whether you’re a believer or a non-believer, fond of religion or a more than just a bit suspicious of it, you’ll find your assumptions are far from safe after reading it!
For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving the daily Jumble(R), which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging wordplay and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and certain letters from each word are used to form the answer to the puzzle.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Jumble Book: A Jumble of Good Things" by David Cory. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
What if animals took over the city? What if animals replaced all humans? What if the labrador takes his human for a walk? What if the majestic lion rules the streets?
The first in a delicious new middle-grade series by Flour Shop founder Amirah Kassem, an authority on the sweeter side of life! After receiving a magical cookbook and baking her special birthday cake, 10-year-old—wait, make that almost 11-year-old—Amirah is transported to the Magical Land of Birthdays, where she meets three of her birthday buddies from different corners of the world—kids who share her exact birthday and are also about to turn 11. In the Magical Land of Birthdays, a place filled with wonder and whimsy (and plenty of cake!), you can celebrate your birthday every moment of every day. As they explore the land, Amirah and her new friends learn about each other and the special bond they share, and discover exciting and wonderful birthday traditions from around the world.
Everyone's favourite troublemaker, William Brown, is back in Richmal Crompton's William's Happy Days, a hilarious collection of classic Just William stories – with a contemporary cover illustrated by Steven Lenton and an introduction by Outnumbered actor Daniel Roche. When William's mother offers him a birthday party, he is suspicious – what's the catch? Convinced that he will have to do something boring in exchange, William refuses to be caught out. But offers of food, a pet, even hidden treasure are very hard to refuse . . . This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his admirers since 1922. Enjoy more of William's adventures in Still William and William Again.
