Changing Tides
Changing Tides
Changing Tides
Changing Tides
The Queen in the Cave
- A coming-of-age fantasy epic from from Gothic picture book queen, Júlia Sardà. - The first title in The Three Sisters trilogy - longlisted for The Carnegie Medal for Illustration. - A perfect gift for any picture book fan; perfect for readers aged 5-9 with themes of growing up, facing fears and discovering one's identity. 'an authorial debut rich with otherworldly delights and a strong sense of childness… Readers will be enthralled and beguiled by Sardà’s Wonderland-like world where sun-masked fairies light the path to the cave whilst coiled serpents hide in branches.' - Books for Keeps 'Three sisters sneak out for a nighttime adventure in Sardà’s fantastical picture book, which taps into the wonderous imagination of childhood and hints at what lies beyond... An unforgettable story that will leave readers with their eyes wide open.' - Booklist (starred review) 'The 'wonders [are] infinite' in this surreal early reader... The eye-catching illustrations feature colorful geometric
The Witch in the Tower
'Not merely a modern classic but one for the ages. . . . Utterly spellbinding.' --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Gorgeous illustrations are the star of this fantastical adventure about hidden magic, growing up, and braving the unknown to find yourself. Everything is changing for Carmela. Her older sister, Franca, has new, mean friends, and Carmela is feeling lost and lonely. So she decides to go for a walk--to walk until she can't anymore, then walk a bit more. Her walking takes her to a strange tower, and what she finds there will transform her life forever. In this companion to The Queen in the Cave, her authorial debut, renowned illustrator J lia Sard ventures into a mesmerizing world where mermaid grease washes away envy, a giant's hair helps you face bullies, a circular library holds all your secrets, and a dome of crystal prisms opens a view to the cosmos. Dreamlike and filled with whimsy, the artist's kaleidoscopic patterns, decorative borders, glowing colors, and layered,
7 Melhores Contos - Escritoras Brasileiras e Portuguesas
A cole o 7 Melhores Contos - Especial traz o melhor da literatura, organizada em antologias tem ticas. Neste volume, trazemos uma sele o de autoras, brasileiras e portuguesas. Este livro tem os seguintes contos: - A Escrava de Maria Firmina dos Reis; - O Domin Preto de Florbela Espanca; - Li o P stuma de Carmen Dolores; - Os Porcos de J lia Lopes de Almeida; - A Ama de D lia; - Dezoito Anos de Ana de Castro Os rio; - A cigana de Maria Am lia Vaz de Carvalho. N o deixe de conferir os outros livros desta cole o
Witch in the Tower
Named one of The Times' best children's books of 2025: "An extraordinary book [...] the artwork is sublime." "The result is singular, not merely a modern classic but one for the ages. Utterly spellbinding." - Kirkus Reviews - A...
Queen in the Cave
Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale rich with layers of meaning to be unearthed. One night, Franca has a dream about a marvellous queen. And now she feels intrigued? Eager to know more about this mystical figure, Franca shares her ...
Chica da Silva
Chica da Silva
Färgpennor vaknar till liv
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Modal Analysis and Testing
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Football Intelligence
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