As any reader of The Mosquito Coast knows, men who drag their families to far-off climes in pursuit of an Idea seldom come to any good, while those familiar with At Play in the Fields of the Lord or Kalimantaan understand that the minute a missionary sets foot on the fictional stage, all hell is about to break loose. So when Barbara Kingsolver sends missionary Nathan Price along with his wife a…
Life's short. Enjoy it. This is the slogan of Leata, the wonder-drug that sixteen-year-old Hope has been taking since she was a child, just like the rest of her family. Well, the rest of the country really. For who would choose not to take it - a perfectly safe little pill that just helps 'take the edge off' life. Because everyone can do with a little help staying happy sometimes ...Especially …
A Beauty shop guy, that's what! and Junie B. Jones is going to be one when grows up. But first she needs a little practice. And a few volunteers. Like her bunny slippers. And her dog. And maybe even...herself? Or is she about to have the worst hair day ever?
Olaf is a snowman who walks, talks and even dances. But the things that make Olaf special are his caring heart and endless imagination. Featuring everyone's favourite summer-loving snowman from Disney's Frozen, this beautifully illustrated picture book shows that it is possible to see the good in everything and everyone.
It's a week in "Pair-o-dice"! Junie B. and her family are going on a vacation to hawaii! ha! MR.Scary is giving her a real, actual camera to keep a photo journal of her trip! but taking good vacation pictures is not always easy. 'Cause what if your airplane is full of grouchy ladies? and what if there is an unfortunate inner-tube incident at the swimming pool? (and yikes! let's not even mention…
I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . . What will the zoo send you? Inside this book you'll find a frog with icky sticky feet, a snake with a lumpy bumpy basket, and an elephant with great big ears -- but watch out for the lion's teeth! This wonderful touch-and-feel book brings the beloved story of DEAR ZOO to glorious 3D life. With a different texture for every animal and brand-new art…