Sam Lloyd Książki

Trzynastoletnia Elissa, utalentowana młoda szachistka, bierze właśnie udział w najważniejszym wydarzeniu swojego życia: Ogólnoangielskim Młodzieżowym Grand Prix w Szachach. W trakcie turnieju zostaje porwana i budzi się w podziemnej celi gdzieś w Lesie Pamięci. Elijah ma dwanaście lat, ale zna całą okolicę jak własną kieszeń właśnie dzięki temu wpada na Elissę. Kiedy pojawia się w jej celi, Elissa liczy na to, że chłopiec jej pomoże że pójdzie na policję i przekaże wszystkie potrzebne informacje. Jednak Elijah nie chce, żeby dziewczynka odeszła z lasu. W miarę jak zachowanie jej porywacza robi się coraz dziwniejsze, Elissa uświadamia sobie, że ów dziwny, samotny chłopiec to jej jedyna nadzieja na przetrwanie. Próbuje przechytrzyć Elijah i tak rozpoczyna się zabójcza, pełna zdradliwych pozorów gra w kotka i myszkę a jednocześnie zawiązuje się relacja, która przesądzi o losach obojga.

Appealing, interactive finger puppet books - a perfect introduction to simple concepts, they come with texture patch on the final spread. Mini Monster Mates come from the creator of the award-winning Calm Down, Boris!

There’s something inside Mummy’s tummy. I don’t know what it could be. Perhaps it’s a buzzing flea or a chimpanzee? It’s getting bigger every day and Mummy won’t tell me. But you can lift the flaps to see! A wonderful and fun story for young children about a new addition to the family from much-loved author and illustrator Sam Lloyd.

When the cat decides to cast a spell to shut up noisy Cockerel, it has a few side-effects - mice mooing, hens oinking, even the sheep barking at Sheepdog! Cat finds it all very funny until he realises that he's stuck with Cockerel's crow. Wise old Cow sets everything straight, and the farmyard returns to normal, except for naughty Cat.

"Wendy reckons she's better than all other creatures in the jungle. Until she meets a hungry Sid the squid, that is ..."--Cover

Interactive puppet book. Here are the Mini Monster Mates, who live in the same monster-land as the award-winning Boris, Sid, Wendy, and friends. We have already met Ernie, who likes to spot colours; and Norman who can't resist sticking his nose in and counting all kinds of smelly things. Now we meet Lenny Long Legs, who likes to try out opposites.

George and Jess live on little islands in a huge ocean. They really want to meet up but there's one big problem - hungry, horrible sharks who want to eat yummy little chimps! Will they manage to outwit the greedy sharks...?

HOW DID IT COME TO THIS? The news arrives like a slovenly traveler, dragging its feet and revealing horrors gradually. It begins with violence—the urgent hammering on the front door. Life can change in an instant. Lucy has everything: a beautiful home on the clifftops, a devoted husband, and two beloved children. Then one morning, time halts. Their family yacht is found abandoned at sea, and Lucy's husband is missing. As the seconds pass, she wonders if he took the boat and where he might be. A once-in-a-generation storm complicates the rescue, prompting Lucy to piece together the events onboard. A shocking discovery plunges her into a nightmare: her children are also missing. Reviewers praise the writing as beautifully evocative, with a strong sense of place and tension. The atmosphere is described as hostile and volatile, capturing the sea's power both literally and metaphorically. The narrative is a cleverly crafted page-turner, with each page delivering a fresh jolt to the reader. About the Author: Sam Lloyd, raised in Hampshire, developed a passion for storytelling. He currently resides in Surrey with his wife, three sons, and a howling dog. His debut thriller, The Memory Wood, received critical acclaim in 2020, followed by the equally praised second thriller, THE RISING TIDE, in 2021.

Meet Dudley—he's a proper little monster! Help him choose what to have for breakfast, blow his nose and brush his teeth, as he sings, sniffles, and scoffs his way through the day from morning to bedtime! Story time becomes a fun, interactive experience as parents read the story of Dudley and act out the scenes in their best monster voice with this innovative book that does double duty as a hand puppet.

Stinkysaurus is the smelliest dinosaur in the whole wide world, and don't the other dinosaurs know it! The dinos rushed for cover, When Stinkysaurus was about! He smelled so bad that just one whiff, Could knock a T-Rex out! He never ever brushed his teeth, So his breath was super-grotty. And, poo! You won't believe the smells, That parped out from his botty! Yikes, Stinkysaurus! Finally, however, the other dinosaurs decide that the time has come for Stinkysaurus to take a bath. But will Stinkysaurus agree? Find out in this pong-fest of a picture book.

Sid is a sausage dog without an owner. He longs for someone to love and care for him. Maybe if he shows everyone how very clever he is they'll want to give him a home. But things don't go quite as Sid plans.

'Propulsive, sinister, gripping' - ALEX MICHAELIDES, international bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Fear 'One thing I've learned, these last few weeks, is that small acts of kindness are far less effective than fear...' SHE WATCHES THEM IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT Hidden in plain sight, Mercy Lake provides what people need. Quietly. In secret. Making lives better. BUT HE IS WATCHING TOO And he doesn't want to help anyone - he wants to punish them. And he wants Mercy to join him. AND HE'S NOT THE ONLY ONE Soon, their activities draw the attention of the very person Mercy is desperate to avoid. Someone who will go to extreme lengths to make her pay for knowing their secret . . . The People Watcher is a shiver-inducing, heart-pounding suspense thriller that will keep you up into the early hours - perfect for fans of Alex Michaelides, Helen Fields and Catherine Ryan Howard.

Selected for the Radio 2 Book Club. Read. Believe. Run. The rules of survival are handed from mother to daughter. Inherited, like the curse that has stalked Hannah and her family across centuries. He changes his appearance at will, takes flesh that is not his, speaks with a stolen voice and hides behind the face of a beloved, waiting to strike. Generation after generation, he has destroyed them. And all they could do was to run. Until now. Now, it is time for Hannah to turn and fight.

Nurse Mousey has a very special job, making sure all the poorly animals get better. Can you help her get ready, then save the day when Cheeky Monkey falls over? Children will love moving Nurse Mousey around this action-packed first title of an exciting new series.

Whilst out exploring, Mr Pusskins discovers the biggest, brownest muddy puddle ever. So what does he do? Dive in of course! But just what will his owner, Emily, say ...?

Dr. Meow’s Big Emergency is the first in a series of books which all take place in the friendly Whoops-a-Daisy World. In this exciting adventure, Tom Cat has hurt his leg, and Doctor Meow must help him right away. Doctor Meow and her helpers are good neighbors, and good friends, too! Sam Lloyd’s humorous, brightly colored art is thoroughly kid-friendly, and will appeal to fans of Richard Scarry. Each book will feature a different character, but all of the characters reappear throughout the series, so kids can return to their favorite friends in various books. Stay tuned for the second installment from Whoops-a-Daisy World, Chief Rhino to the Rescue!

Chief Rhino is the bravest person in Whoops-a-Daisy World, so when he sees the flicker of flames in a window, he knows he must race to the rescue. If anyone can save the day, Chief Rhino can! In this new adventure from Whoops-a-Daisy World, children can spot their old friends from Doctor Meow's Big Emergency in the background and make new friends, too. Sam Lloyd's humorous, brightly colored art is thoroughly kid-friendly and will appeal to fans of Curious George and Richard Scarry's Busytown books.

Sid is a monster who fancies himself as a big, scary finger-nibbler, but who isn't quite as scary as he makes out. When faced with a big roar from the reader he quakes with terror and runs home crying to his mummy.

Coco is een erg hongerige krokodil. Ze bijt in alles wat los en vast zit. Vierkant, hardkartonnen prentenboek met paginagrote kleurenillustraties en een beweegbare handpop. Vanaf ca. 2 jaar.