Barefoot Books Ltd
World Of Dance: A Barefoot Collection
$26.99
This gorgeous, global collection of 8 tales will enchant young dancers, introducing them to waltz, Noh dancing, limbo, flamenco, polka, belly dancing, Scottish reels and Malian dance through the stories. Eight pages of illustrated endnotes explain the steps for each of the dances. Stunningly narrated by Juliet Stevenson. AGES: 8 to 10 AUTHOR: Jane Yolen attended Smith College and received her master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. She has written more than 200 books. Heidi Stemple, Jane's daughter, is the co-author of this book and also The Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories. Jane and Heidi live in Massachusetts. Helen Cann trained in fine art and illustration at the University of Wales, graduating in 1992. Since then, she has exhibited in both England and throughout Europe. Helen lives in Sussex, England. Juliet Stevenson is a stage and screen actress with many credits to her name, including Truly, Madly, Deeply; Emma; and Mona Lisa Smile. She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role in Death and the Maiden. Juliet has narrated other stories for Barefoot Books, including The Real Princess and The Barefoot Book of Dance Stories. SELLING POINTS: . Each story and its featured dance is from a different culture. Readers will travel the world through dance! . These enchanting stories will help instill an interest in and love for forms of ballroom and performance dance that are slowly disappearing. . Endnotes explain the steps for each of the dances.
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World Of Mushrooms Paper Bookmark
$14.99
BOOKMARK – The World Of Mushrooms Paper Bookmark is the perfect way to keep your place in your favorite book. Featuring a sand blasted finish, these bookmarks are beautiful and will fit perfectly on the page so you can easily find your spot without losing your place.BRIGHT AND BOLD ARTWORK – The World Of Mushrooms Bookmark is the perfect accompaniment to your next read, featuring beautiful mushrooms growing wildly, this bookmark is a must-have for all readers!PERFECT FOR GIFTING – An ideal gift for book lovers, journal enthusiasts, and those who appreciate elegant, functional accessories. It’s perfect for anyone who enjoys reading or keeping their place in planners, notebooks, or diaries. Whether for a birthday, holiday, or special occasion, this bookmark is a thoughtful gift for those who value sophistication and craftsmanship in their everyday essentials.HIGH QUALITY – Crafted from premium, thick paper with a smooth finish, it’s designed to withstand frequent use while maintaining its vibrant colors and crisp details. Featuring mushrooms, this bookmark is not only a practical accessory but also a stylish statement for your reading collection. Its sturdy construction ensures it will stay in excellent condition, making it a long-lasting companion for your books, journals, or planners
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World Of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider
$17.99
World Of Skandar: The First Unicorn RiderA BOY WITH A DESTINY. A MYSTERIOUS ISLAND. A MAGICAL CREATURE.Discover how it all began in this unmissable Skandar origin story . . .George Penhaligon has only ever wanted adventure. But when his fishing boat is caught in a storm, he ends up shipwrecked on an unknown island. Here he discovers something magical and terrifying – that unicorns are real and bloodthirsty. These unicorns display magical powers, but they have never encountered humans before, and their magic is wild, uncontrolled, and deadly.Slowly George befriends a wild creature and begins to discover the island’s secrets. But there is a dark and sinister presence on the island that is threatening not only the unicorns but the magic of the island itself. George’s adventure may be more dangerous than he ever bargained for.Can George protect his new island home and defeat the creature that is stalking it?A fantastic new adventure in The World of Skandar taking readers back to the origins of the Island, with black and white illustrations throughout, from international bestselling author A.F. Steadman.Praise for the SKANDAR series:‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – Telegraph‘Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling, and her characters charm.’ – The Times Children's Book of the Week‘Deft, dazzling, and breathlessly exciting – it’s a joy to enter Skandar’s World.’ – Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood and Co. series
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World's Worst Superheroes
$24.99
World'S Worst SuperheroesGET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN!When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN!KAPOW!Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND!BLAM!When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course!ROAR!Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!Illustrated in marvellous colour, this collection is super, it’s duper and most importantly – it’s wuper.
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World's Worst Time Machine
$16.99
World's Worst Time Machine is a new illustrated novel series by best-selling author Dustin Brady, perfect for fans of funny, unexpected adventures and wacky plot twists. For kids Liam and Elsa, life can be a bit boring, but they know how to create their own fun. When Liam buys a $3 time machine at a garage sale, he uses it to summon Thomas Edison for help with his book report. But instead of the inventor, a different Thomas Edison from the 1930s appears, causing chaos to ensue. Brady's newest series features his signature laugh-out-loud humor and daring adventures that will keep even the most reluctant reader eager to turn the page.
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World's Worst Time Machine 2
$19.99
World's Worst Time Machine: The $3 time machine strikes again in this second installment in the illustrated novel series perfect for fans who love funny, unexpected adventures and wacky plot twists from best-selling author Dustin Brady. Legend says that an eccentric millionaire hid a treasure somewhere inside the legendary "White City" at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Elsa and Liam have reason to believe that treasure holds the key to finding Elsa's grandfather who disappeared mysteriously over a year ago. The kids decide to break out the duct tape and twist ties to reassemble the World's Worst Time Machine. They're on the hunt! Liam and Elsa are not the only time travelers after the treasure. Not even close. If they're going to survive long enough to untangle the secrets of the White City, they'll need to upgrade their technology, make a few new friends, and rely on each other like never before. Oh, also, they're going to need a LOT of pickles.
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Worldâ??s Most Atrocious Animals
$29.99
The World’s Most Atrocious* Animals (*or are they?) This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most terrifying and shocking animals on the planet! The third title in The World's Most series from the hilarious Philip Bunting is filled with facts about some of the scariest creatures in the natural world. Meet the enormous murder hornets of east and southeast Asia, the poisonous blue-ringed octopus, Africa's hungry but deadly hippos and some shocking electric eels, among many more truly scary creatures! <ul><li> A 2024 CBCA Eve Pownall Award Book of the Year: Notable Book </li></ul>
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Worlds Of Wonder
$49.99
Worlds Of Wonder Leave the world behind and join some of the greatest children’s writers on a journey through human imagination in this compendium of the world’s most beloved children’s fiction. Whether you want to rediscover the classics of your childhood or find new stories to delight the children in your life, here is all the inspiration you need. From Narnia to Neverland, Discworld to the Land of Oz, you’ll find an abundance of riches in this treasure trove of literary magic. Focused on books for children from ages five to twelve, catch up with old friends or make plenty of new ones.Over 75 classic children’s books to explore, including:- The Arrival- Walkabout- Under the Mountain- The Whale Rider- The Water Babies- Alice in Wonderland- Little Women- The Owl and the Pussycat- Sans Famille- The Adventures of Pinocchio- Treasure Island- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz- The Tales of Peter Rabbit- Anne of Green Gables- The Secret Garden- Peter and Wendy- The Wind in the Willows- The Adventures of Tintin- Winnie the Pooh- Emil and the Detectives- Mary Poppins- Night on the Galactic Railroad- Little House on the Prairie- The Hobbit- How Do You Live?- The Sword in the Stone- The Faraway Tree- The Little Prince- Pippi Longstocking- The Moomins and the Great Flood- The Chronicles of Narnia- Charlotte’s Web- Mrs Pepperpot Stories- 101 Dalmatians- Paddington- Asterix- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory- The Mouse and his Child- My Sweet Orange Tree- The Little Black Fish- Carpet People- A Bag of Marbles- The Westing Game- Under the Mountain- The Neverending Story- The Sheep-Pig- L’Enfant Multiple- His Dark Materials- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone- The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear- Mortal Engines- Noughts and Crosses- The Book Thief- Un Lun Dun- Lampie and the Children of the Sea- The Cat Who Saved Books- IkengaPraise for Worlds of Wonder:‘Dive into the inner workings of your favourite literary world in this beautiful coffee table book.’ — The New York Post‘It is hard to think of any lover of fiction who would not be beguiled by its beauty and frequent shafts of insight.’ — The Guardian‘ ... a beautiful, enchanting book.’ — New York Times Book Review
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Worst Broommate Ever!
$16.99
The first book in the New York Times bestseller Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck juggles magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and perfect for fans of Dork Diaries, The Worst Witch and Harper Drew! My name is Heidi Heckelbeck, my new school is magic and I am officially freaking out! Heidi is both excited and nervous to start at her new boarding school, Broomsfield Academy! She can't wait to start magical classes but her first day takes a turn for the worse when Heidi discovers her roommate (or "broommate" as they are known here) is none other than her old rival, Melanie Maplethorpe. Melanie is less than thrilled too, and the two find themselves engaged in an epic prank war. But when magic enters the mix, will the reluctant roommates go too far? Join Heidi and her friends for pranks, potions and magical misahaps in this bestselling series!
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Worst Week Ever! Friday
$15.99
Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has, and this is it! Against all odds, he somehow survived the trials and torments of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. But now ... it's Friday! Just when Justin thinks his wacky week can’t get any worse, he’s plunged to a new, all-time low. We’re talking subterranean levels. The actual pits. An abysmal abyss. So prepare to plumb the depths!
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Worst Week Ever! Thursday
$15.99
Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has and this is it! Monday was mortifying, Tuesday was tumultuous Wednesday was wild, but now it's ... Thursday! Justin's utterly unwanted celebrity status sees his most embarrassing moments being beamed around the globe! But it's a case of mistaken identity, creating a kidnapping kerfuffle, that will truly test our hapless hero to his limits.
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Worst Week Ever! Tuesday
$15.99
Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has, and this is it! He barely made it through Monday, but now it’s ... Tuesday! His cat is still missing, probably abducted by aliens. His dad is more embarrassing than ever. He’s unexpectedly gone viral online in the worst possible way. And when school photo day collides with the Super Science Spectacular, it’s destined to blow up into a hair-raising, teeth-shattering disaster of epic proportions!
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Worst Week Ever! Wednesday
$15.99
Justin Chase sure has, and this is it! Monday really socked, Tuesday blew up, but now it's ... Wednesday! His cat is still mysteriously missing. He's an unintentional internet sensation. And right now sharks are circling as he's stranded in a heart-stopping, skin-crawling, jaw-dropping, seriously shocking S.O.S situation with his unbelievably annoying arch-enemy!
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Worth Fighting For (disney: A Meant To Be Novel)
$19.99
Worth Fighting For (Disney: A Meant To Be Novel) As the right hand of her father’s hedge fund company, Fa Mulan knows what it takes to succeed as a woman in a man’s world. So when her father unexpectedly falls ill in the middle of a critical acquisition, she is determined to see it through. There’s just one hitch: the family company in question is known for its ultra masculine whiskey brand— lead by the dedicated but overworked Shang— will only trust Mulan’s father, Fa Zhou, with the future of their business. Rather than fail the deal and her father, Mulan pretends she’s Fa Zhou. Since they’ve only corresponded over email, how hard could it be to keep things moving in his absence? But will she be able to convince Shang’s dubious family that this young woman is the powerful hedge fund CEO they’ve been negotiating with? And what will happen when she finds it harder and harder to ignore the undeniable spark between her and Shang? Can she keep her head in the game and make her father proud, or in love with Shang?
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Would That Be Funny?
$22.99
A new edition of the warm and witty family memoir about the beloved comedian John Clarke by his daughter, Lorin Clarke. An uplifting look at how our families make us who we are.When satirist John Clarke died, in April 2017, many people mourned his passing as if they had lost a friend or a member of the family. Many of us felt we grew up with him. After all, for the best part of half a century, since he burst into our lives as Fred Dagg in 1974, he was a performer, an actor, a writer, a satirist and as a commentator in both Australia and New Zealand.In this fascinating memoir, Lorin Clarke tells the story of growing up with her famous father, her art historian mother Helen, and her little sister Lucia. Much has been written about John Clarke, but this is the insider's view-of his childhood, his relationship with his parents, his decision to leave New Zealand and live in Australia, and the choices he and Helen made to create a family life that is right out of the box.Would that be funny? is a story about the almost imperceptible things that make a family what it is, from long-told folklore, in-jokes, and archetypes, to calamities like world wars, deep-seated traumas, and sudden loss.Lorin Clarke, author of the celebrated podcast The Fitzroy Diaries brings to life her idyllic, hilarious and deeply nerdy childhood, and in doing so reveals not only the private man behind satirist John Clarke but the sense of love and security that comes from being able to laugh at yourself.PRAISE-'This beautiful memoir honours love, grief, and riotous fun. An utter joy to read.' Kaz Cooke'Marvellous stuff...a memoir to be grateful for.' Conversation'Builds a kaleidoscopic picture of her childhood and her father...Full of tender and wacky anecdotes.' Age'Luminous... dances on the tightrope of tone that memoir demands, and succeeds with vim and lucidity. The Clarkes' humour is polished to a fine edge, but it welcomes anyone who wants to laugh with those who dream of a juster and kinder world.' Inside Story
