The tale of Nutcracker , written by E.T.A. Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. It has retained its freshness because it appeals to the sense of wonder we all share.Maurice Sendak designed brilliant sets and costumes for the Pacific Northwest Ballet's Christmas production of Nutcracker and has created even more magnificent pictures especially for this book. He has joined with the eminent translator Ralph Manheim to produce…
Introducing Number Search - a wordsearch game with numbers!This ingeniously designed full-color activity book transforms math practice into a game that young readers will love. By hunting for the hidden sums in these number grids, kids will learn to recognize common multiplication and division patterns. As they solve the puzzles, they will be boosting the speed at which they can solve simple problems, and supercharging their mental math ability.Accompanied by super-cute cartoon illustrations,…
This vibrantly illustrated, full-colour activity book shows young readers the fun side of maths learning. Each page filled with fraction and decimal sums to solve, accompanied by adorable dinosaur pals. As children work through the problems, they will gradually increase their speed, proficiency and confidence in mathematical principles. This book: Supports and reinforces school learning Boosts children’s confidence Provides helpful guidance for parents Bridges the summer-learning…
Welcome to Oakleaf Academy, the boarding school at the end of the rainbow. Fairies, pixies, sprites, and other magical "smallfolk" come here to learn, play, and make lifelong friends.This charming and relatable chapter book series blends together ingredients that guarantee a truly magical The hijinks and misadventures of traditional boarding school stories. The ups and downs of real schoolgirls' friendships. A generous sprinkling of mystery and adventure!IN THIS STORY...Ivy isn't like most…
Welcome to Oakleaf Academy, the fairy boarding school at the end of the rainbow, where readers can join friends Poppy, Ivy, Azalea, and Jessamy on their magical misadventures. In A Secret at Fairy School , the talkative sprite Jessamy accidentally brings an adorable mushroom creature into the school. She knows that she's broken a rule but instead of coming clean she decides to keep it a big secret - even from her friends! But when odd things start happening at the Student Show, she realizes…
Welcome to Oakleaf Academy, the fairy boarding school at the end of the rainbow, where readers can join friends Poppy, Ivy, Azalea, and Jessamy on their magical misadventures.In First Day at Fairy School , Poppy is nervous about her first day - just like any other student. But unlike most kids, she travels to school by owl-bus and worries about whether she will ever get her magic wand to work. Poppy soon settles in and makes friends with Jessamy, a talkative sprite, and Ivy, a fairy with a…
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