The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters-from T. rex to Napoleon-the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression.But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he-alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob-ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow.The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award® winner Sandra Bullock), the world's first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind...from annihilation.Featuring a soundtrack of hit music from the '60s that still permeates our culture today, Minions is produced by Illumination's Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, and is directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. Brian Lynch has written the screenplay for the 3D-CG comedy adventure, and Chris Renaud serves as executive producer of the film.
A retelling of the new feature film!
Miss Mackle is getting married! But she didn't invite any of her students to the wedding. The kids don't understand it: a wedding is a time for families to be together, and they are Miss Mackle's Room 3B family-which is especially important because her father is in the military overseas, and he won't be home for the wedding. So Harry comes up with a plan to sneak his pals into the wedding ceremony and hide in the back. It seems like the kids are going to make a horrible mess of their teacher's wedding . . . until they find a way to save the day for all involved.
This delightful debut picture book celebrates both the joy of venturing into the unknown and the value of staying connected to loved ones back home. It stars a little ball of yarn who can't resist the tug of adventure, the twists and turns of discovery, or the comfort of family and friends.
Edmund is a ball of yarn and a ball of energy! From the time he could roll, he's been bouncing down his front steps to explore, and his parents have always been right there to reel him in and roll him back up. But now that he's bigger, Edmund is ready to discover the wonders of the world. Everything is new and exciting-but sometimes, even a little ball of yarn gets lonely, and there's nothing better than the comfort of being around those he cares about.
Over 2 million people have read the New York Times bestseller Wonder and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. Listeners have also been given a special look at another side of Auggie's story with The Julian Chapter and a peek at his life before Beecher Prep in Pluto. In Shingaling, the third Wonder Story, they'll listen about life as a fifth grader at Beecher Prep through the eyes of Charlotte, the girl who had been chosen to be Auggie's 'welcome' buddy. Listeners will not only learn more about Charlotte and her budding friendship with fan-favorite, Summer (they solve a mystery together), but how the girls at Beecher Prep react to Auggie attending their school for the first time, and how Charlotte came to write the precept she used at the end of Wonder, 'It's not enough to be friendly. You have to be a friend.
Nikki Grimes offers a glimpse into the inspiring lives of Susan B. Anthony and Harriet Tubman, with breathtaking illustrations by Michele Wood!
What if Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony sat down over tea to reminisce about their extraordinary lives? What would they recall of their triumphs and struggles as they fought to achieve civil rights for African Americans and equal rights for women? And what other historical figures played parts in their stories? These questions led Coretta Scott King Award winner Nikki Grimes to create CHASING FREEDOM, an engaging work of historical fiction about two of the nineteenth century's most powerful, and inspiring, American women.
With breathtaking illustrations by Coretta Scott King Award winner Michele Wood, CHASING FREEDOM richly imagines the experiences of Tubman and Anthony, set against the backdrop of the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and the Women's Suffrage Movement.
Additional back matter invites curious young readers to further explore this period in history--and the larger-than-life figures who lived it.
Eight-year-old EllRay is down to one-and-a-half best friends, which leads his little sister to point out the obvious: he needs new friends. A spare, at least. For emergencies. So EllRay decides to audition other boys for the role of Spare Best Friend.
EllRay's class is brimming with possibilities, but no one seems to share his exact interests. What's so great about car parts? And why would anyone think boring instruction manuals are fun to read? But EllRay isn't worried--he can fix any problems once he gets to know each kid. And the only way to get to know them is to come up with fun things to do at recess. When he's the Recess King, "everyone" will want to be his friend!
Kenny Wright is a sixth grade 'Grandma's Boy' in a tough inner city school, struggling with bullies, schoolwork and keeping his detentions secret from his 'G-ma'. Though in his active imagination he's a world-famous superhero, Stainlezz Steel, who fights crime, saves lives and rescues helpless animals.
But now Kenny's neighbourhood need him - can he step up in his real life and help his 'G-ma' save the best School Principal he's ever had?
Kiera Cass's Number 1 New York Times bestselling Selection series has enchanted readers from the very first page. In this fourth romantic novel, follow Illéa's royal family into a whole new Selection - and find out what happens after happily ever after.
Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series has enchanted readers from the very first page. In this fourth romantic novel, follow Illéa's royal family into a whole new Selection-and find out what happens after happily ever after.
Eighteen years ago, America Singer entered the Selection and won Prince Maxon's heart. Now the time has come for Princess Eadlyn to hold a Selection of her own. Eadlyn doesn't expect her Selection to be anything like her parents' fairy-tale love story...but as the competition begins, she may discover that finding her own happily ever after isn't as impossible as she's always thought.
A new generation of swoonworthy characters and captivating romance awaits in the fourth book of the Selection series!
The jackdaw wants all his friends to come to his party, but when he calls out his invitation the animals just touch their heads. Why won't they answer? And what do their actions mean? Luckily a brown owl can help him with the puzzle!
This story about friendship and sign language was created by Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson with a group of deaf children in a workshop organised by the not-for-profit organisation Life & Deaf which helps deaf children to explore their identities through poetry, film, performance and art.
Featuring Nick Sharratt's bright and accessible illustrations, What the Jackdaw Saw: Book and CD Pack is another beautiful picture book from the team behind Goat Goes to Playgroup and Toddle Waddle.
I den sjätte boken om Kusinerna Karlsson följer vi med på ett spännande vinteräventyr i skärgårdsmiljö. Precis som i Katarina Mazettis tidigare böcker blandas humor med härlig mysrys - det här är spännande feelgood för riktigt bokslukare.
Moster Frida har hamnat på sjukhus med ett brutet ben och eftersom det är lov ska kusinerna vara på ön och ta hand om hennes häst, Gervir, några dagar tills Frida är tillbaka igen. Men vad är det för ljussken som kommer från lotstornet? Och de mystiska fotspåren i snön? Frågorna hopar sig och kusinerna bestämmer sig för att ta reda på det när de plötsligt står öga mot öga med en pirat! Böckerna om Kusinerna Karlsson är storsäljare även i Frankrike och Tyskland.
KATARINA MAZETTI har en diger lista av böcker bakom sig. Allt från bilderboken Här kommer tjocka släkten (med bilder av Gunna Grähs), kapitelböcker och ungdomsböcker till romansuccéerna Grabben i graven bredvid och Berättelser för till- och frånskilda.
'Wenn der Kuchen spricht, haben die Krümel Pause', sagt Frau Grimm. Aber da kennt die Lehrerin Mo und die Krümel schlecht, denn die haben nie Pause - und wenn, dann nur um Unsinn zu treiben. Es ist eben nirgendwo so aufregend wie in der Schule! Und damit das auch so bleibt, lassen sich die Erstklässler einiges einfallen, von der Schultütenschlacht bis hin zu Klassen-Hamster Albert. Jetzt müssen die Freunde nur noch dafür sorgen, dass die nette Frau Grimm keinen Mann findet und eigene Kinder kriegt, denn ohne sie wäre Schule nur noch halb so lustig! Aber Mo hat da schon einen Plan ...
A little red pickup truck named Rusty made a deal with one of the meanest pickup truck named Max on the pulling game. If Rusty wants to win, he will have to learn to believe in himself. An all inspiring story that will inspire children over and over again. This book includes great artwork.
