Dora and her friends are back in an exciting new adventure! It's a beautiful day and Dora invties Boots to go swimming in the ocean with her. But Dora learns that Boots does not know how to swim. That's okay, Dora's friend Mariana the Mermaid is happy to give boots a swimming lesson. Kids will love cheering Boots on in this charming interactive adventure!
In this “irresistible memoir that’s equal parts pathos and belly laughs,” the Irish American writer and actor shares stories from his first decade in the US (People). Malachy McCourt left behind a childhood of poverty and painful memories of his father and mother in Limerick, Ireland, when he followed his brother, Frank, to America in 1952. In A Monk Swimming, McCourt recounts the decade that followed. With not much to his name other than his sharp wit and knack for storytelling, McCourt was unsure what he would do after arriving in New York City. He worked as a longshoreman on the Brooklyn docks, became the first celebrity bartender in a Manhattan saloon, performed on stage with the Irish Players, and told tales to Jack Paar on The Tonight Show. Although McCourt gained success, money, women, and, eventually, children of his own, he still carried memories of the past with him. So, he fled again. He found himself in the Manhattan Detention Complex, otherwise known as the Tombs. He was arrested several times: poolside in Beverly Hills, in Zurich with gold-smugglers, and again in Calcutta with sex workers. McCourt’s journey also took him to Paris, Rome, and even Limerick again, until finally he was forced to grapple with his past. “[A] funny, oddly winning book.” —The New York Times “A rollicking good read that, as the Irish say, would make a dead man laugh.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer “A triumphant tale. . . . You will find yourself laughing through the tears.” —Newsday “Howlingly funny.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Build[s] on the story of the McCourts’ early life so dazzlingly told in Angela’s Ashes by his brother Frank.” —Thomas Keneally, author of the international bestseller Schindler’s List
Two young men, Jim, the naive, scholarly son of a Dublin shopkeeper, and Doyler, a rough working boy, struggle with issues of political, religious, and sexual identity in the year leading up to the Easter uprising of 1916.
Everyone's favourite Little Wombat is back with a splash! Little Wombat is so excited! He's found a fun new friend to play with who walks strangely, has a funny little face and, most amazingly of all, can swim like a fish in the water! But when Platypus tries teaching Little Wombat to swim, Rabbit and Koala begin to wonder if wombats should, after all, stick to dry land! Over 1 million Little Wombat books sold!
Help Dora figure out which of her trick-or-treating friends is hiding behind each fold-out flap! Includes a fun pop-up at the end of the book. On Halloween night there is spooky fun to be had! Dora’s friends are all dressed up in their Halloween costumes—but who is wearing what? Kids will love helping Dora guess who is dressed as a ghost, pumpkin, wizard, butterfly, ballerina, and pirate and then opening the flaps to see if they are right. A pop-up at the end of the book featuring Dora and all her friends in their costumes adds a fun element of surprise to this spook-tacular book!
In this stunning and inspiring guide, Kate Rew, founder of the Outdoor Swimming Society, takes you on a wild journey across Britain, braving the elements to experience first-hand some of the country's most awe-inspiring swim spots, from tidal pools in the Outer Hebrides to the white-sand beaches of the Isles of Scilly. Waterfalls, natural jacuzzis, sea caves, meandering rivers - every swim is described in loving detail, taking in not only the gleeful humour of each mini-adventure and the breathtaking beauty of the surroundings, but also practical information about how to find these remote spots. Featuring evocative photography from Dominick Tyler, this is a must-have book for serious swimmers and seaside paddlers alike, and is perfect for the outdoors enthusiast in your life.
Now Dora fans can enjoy reading their favorite bestsellers all in one book! This collection includes seven stories: Dora's Book of Manners Dora Goes to School Dora's Fairy-Tale Adventure Dora's Chilly Day Show Me Your Smile! Dora's Pirate Adventure Big Sister Dora!
