Turn up the heat- the bubbles quicken. And then my plot begins to thicken. Join one lucky little girl as she learns the recipe for making the perfect story. A pinch of good, a dash of bad, some big words, and carefully cut out characters all provide the ingredients for a truly delicious read!
One doesn't stop at one murder... Jane Marple is an elderly lady from St Mary Mead who possesses an uncanny knack for solving even the most perplexing puzzles. Now, for the first time in 45 years, Agatha Christie's beloved character returns to the page for a globe-trotting tour of crime and detection. Join Marple as she travels through her sleepy English village and around the world. In S…
This is a fun interactive sound book in a chunky board book format. Have fun with Crazy Cow as she plays with all her farmyard friends, jumping in puddles, hiding among the flowers, dressing up and dancing in the hay. This title includes colourful pictures, an interactive sound button and a lively story will keep your child entertained as you read together. First readers can try the book themse…
THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY - Young Readers Fans around the world adore the bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, the basis of the HBO TV show, and its proprietor Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, and good humor--not to mention help from her loyal assistant, Grac…
Setiap tahun Kompas menerbitkan antologi Cerpen Pilihan Kompas yang disaring dari cerpen-cerpen yang telah dimuat dalam rubrik cerpen di Kompas edisi Minggu. Sebanyak 52 cerpen berkompetisi melewati lubang seleksi para juri. Perdebatan selalu tak bisa dihindari. Tahun ini, para juri memberikan rekomendasi untuk menerbitkan 24 cerpen terpilih yang disaring dari cerpen-cerpen yang telah dimuat Ko…
Pandangan realisme seni masih cukup enak untuk membaca cerpen-cerpen yang terkumpul dalam buku ini. Bisa dibilang, karya kisah-kisah pendek itu adalah semacam pengolahan ulang atas peristiwa sehari-hari. Realisme terpampang pada cerpen "Mereka Mengeja Larangan Mengemis" karya Ahmad Tohari. Membaca kisah para remaja pengamen ini yang berbenturan dengan norma kepatuhan mengajak kita bercermin,…
"An inviting introduction to the wonder of plants, food, and gardening. . . . Will be a favorite of teachers, students, and home readers alike." — Kirkus Reviews From seeds dropping into soil to corn bursting from its stalks, from children chasing butterflies to ants burrowing underground, everything in this vibrant picture book pulses with life — in all directions! Sprightly illustration…