The dark stuff sent to Fraser and Cassie's student newspaper is disturbing. Old tales are being rewritten. Tales of plague graves, and forbidden woods where children vanish. Hidden steps leading to a decaying underworld. Old songs used to ensnare the innocent. But they're just horror stories — aren't they? Then the first child is taken...

George and Harold (the co-stars of the enormously popular CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS series) are in big trouble again! Their mean principl, Mr Krupp, has had it with their comic books. But the boys aren't giving up, and they decide to create an all-new epic novel about a subject they've never tackled before! Dr Dilbert Dinkle started his career as an ordinary, everyday evil genius/inventor/bank robber. But when he awakens one day transformed into a walking talking puddle of pee, he vows to destroy every toilet in town. Will the devious Dr Dinkle and his conniving cat, Petey, ruin restrooms for the rest of us? Or could this be a job for the death-defying, dynamic duo of Super Diaper Baby and Diaper Dog?

This is a powerful novel of tremendous scope from the best-selling author of Witch Child — a literary thriller with all the mystery Celia's fans love. The whole history of the human race is in Adam and Zillah's hands...

Join George Beard and Harold Hutchins for a wedgie-powered wonder! This is the all new Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book O' Fun 2! Word-searches, mazes, quizzes, crosswords and truly disgusting jokes combine to make this a must for any fan of Captain Underpants and Super Diaper Baby! Have you read your Underpants today?

Finn is haunted by terrifying dreams where a huge wave threatens to engulf her in watery darkness. They have been worse since she arrived at the Cornish cottage. Then she discovers the strange curse that was laid upon the cottage years ago, and she's sure vengeful Griffiths has something to do with it. She's seen him, endlessly tying and retying a length of rope, creating the knots that — superstition has it — can conjure storms. Finn knows that she's in mortal danger if she can't find a way to break the curse... This is a superbly spine-chilling teen thriller from the award-winning author of Witch Child.

Celebrate Clifford's 50th anniversary with this collection of classic stories! The eye-catching cover design will have red foil and matte and spot gloss. Celebrate Clifford's 50th anniversary with this collection of six classic stories that were originally published beginning in 1963! This book includes: Clifford the Big Red Dog, Clifford at the Circus, Clifford Gets a Job, Clifford Takes a Trip, Clifford's Good Deeds, and Clifford's Tricks. Also included in the book is an original letter from Norman Bridwell to the reader, information about the creation of Clifford — including an image of Norman's 1962 painting that inspired the Clifford series, the story behind the real Emily Elizabeth, and more!

It only takes a little to BE BIG! Meet Clifford and Emily Elizabeth in the original Clifford book! Clifford is big. Clifford is red. But most of all, Clifford knows how to BE A GOOD FRIEND. The BE BIG campaign invites everyone, big and small, to take action and raise awareness for how CLIFFORD'S BIG IDEAS can make the world a better place.

'Give me your buns and your biscuits! Give me your chocolate eclairs! For I am the Rat of the highway, and the Rat Thief never shares!' Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover fro a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel — he even steals his own horse's hay. Will he finally meet his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck? A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, 'The Highwayman', from the authors of 'The Gruffalo' and 'Zog'.

History with the nasty bits left in! Horrible Christmas tells you all the festive facts you ever wanted to find out but were too stuffed full of mince pies to ask. Want to know: a very rude pantomime song; why making Christmas pudding used to be a crime; how to get rid of carol singers. Read on for foul but festive food, seasonal stories to send shivers down your spine, and cruel yule disasters. History has never been so horrible!

Blue has spent the majority of her sixteen years being told that if she kisses her true love, he will die. When Blue meets Gansey's spirit on the corpse road she knows there is only one reason why — either he is her true love or she has killed him. Determined to find out the truth, Blue becomes involved with the Raven Boys, four boys from the local private school (lead by Gansey) who are on a quest to discover Glendower — a lost ancient Welsh King who is buried somewhere along the Virginia ley line. Whoever finds him will be granted a supernatural favour. Never before has Blue felt such magic around her. But is Gansey her true love? She can't imagine a time she would feel like that, and she is adamant not to be the reason for his death. Where will fate lead them?

Tabby McTat loves singing along with Fred the busker, as people throw coins in their hat. But when Fred has an accident, the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again? Tabby McTat's story has captured the imagination of hundreds of thousands of children. It is now available in sturdy board book format, perfect for Tabby McTat's youngest fans. Praise for Tabby McTat: Absolutely purr-fect stuff. Our five-year-old gave it the thumbs up, and that's about the best endorsement you can get.

The definitive, richly illustrated, full-color guide to all the districts of Panem, all the participants in The Hunger Games, and the life and home of Katniss Everdeen. Welcome to Panem, the world of The Hunger Games. This is the definitive, richly illustrated, full-color guide to all the districts of Panem, all the participants in The Hunger Games, and the life and home of Katniss Everdeen. A must-have for fans of both the Hunger Games novels and the new Hunger Games film.

Do You Know is an accessible, boy-friendly introduction to perennially popular non-fiction topics such as Bodies, Mummies, Cars and Sharks. With lots of photos, facts and puzzles, it's time to delve in to Do You Know.

Take a trip around the world with this unique cursive alphabet set — from Big Ben to the Great Wall of China and beyond! Features 26 durable letter cards with full-color photos of noteworthy places that connect to social studies topics. Includes a teaching guide with quick activities and information about each place. For use with Grades 2-6.

46 pieces: 10 favorite nursery rhymes, 36 picture cards. Includes activity guide. Perfect for learning centers.

Instant, systematic, and engaging! These ready-to-use activity mats give young children the focused practice they need to really learn their letters. Each double-sided mat targets the upper- or lowercase form of a letter. Skills include letter recognition, letter formation, phonemic awareness, identifying letter sounds, following directions, and more. Great for independent work, centers, and homework. For use with Grades PreK-1.

Instant, systematic, and engaging! These ready-to-use activity mats give young children the focused practice they need to really learn early concepts and develop fine-motor skills. Each double-sided mat targets one of eight basic colors and eight shapes, or offers practice with simple patterns. Skills include identifying colors and shapes; tracing, drawing, and matching shapes; reading and writing color and shape words; recognizing and creating basic patterns; as well as following directions. Great for independent work, centers, and homework. For use with Grades PreK-1.

Instant, systematic, and engaging! These ready-to-use activity mats give young children the focused practice they need to really learn their numbers. Each double-sided mat targets a number from 1 to 30, an increment of 10 up to 100, or a key number concept. Skills include number recognition, number formation, counting, number words, comparing quantities to numbers, comparing sets, sequencing, as well as following directions. Great for independent work, centers, and homework. For use with Grades PreK-1.

Instant, systematic, and engaging! These ready-to-use activity mats give young children the focused practice they need to really learn essential phonics skills. Each double-sided mat targets a key phonics skill, such as initial and final consonants, short and long vowels, blends, and digraphs, and provides practice in word recognition, writing, auditory discrimination, reading comprehension, following directions, and more. Great for independent work, centers, and homework. For use with Grades K-2.

Instant, systematic, and engaging! These ready-to-use activity mats give young children the focused practice they need to really learn important high-frequency words. Each side of the double-sided mats targets a specific sight word and provides practice in word recognition, visual discrimination, spelling, writing, reading comprehension, and following directions. Great for independent work, centers, and homework. For use with Grades K-2.