Celebrating the Green Bay Packers' 100-year anniversary, this illustrated history highlights the unique aspects of the team, including its status as the only fan-owned franchise in major North American sports. Despite being based in the smallest city to host a major pro team, the Packers have achieved unmatched success in the NFL with the most championships. The narrative captures the essence of Titletown, USA, showcasing the remarkable journey of this iconic team in the world of sports.
*Includes 'The Abominable Snow Baby' - the animated film featured on Christmas Day on Channel 4, starring Julie Walters and David Harewood!* A collection of wonderful Christmas stories from the fantastically funny Terry Pratchett. With incredible illustrations from Mark Beech, it's the perfect stocking filler! Have you ever wanted Christmas to be different? Turkey and carols, presents and crackers - they all start to feel a bit . . . samey. How about a huge exploding mince pie, a pet abominable snowman, or a very helpful partridge in a pear tree? What if Father Christmas went to work at a zoo, or caused chaos in a toy store or, was even, arrested for burglary!? Dive into the fantastically funny world of Terry Pratchett, for a festive treat like no other. These ten stories will have you laughing, gasping and crying (with laughter) - you'll never see Christmas in the same way again. 'Funny, action-packed . . . a rip-roaring read' The Sun
A wonderful selection of short stories by one of the world's best-loved children's authors, Enid Blyton. Ideal for reading aloud, or for children from about 7 years old to read alone. From sandcastles at the beach to enchanted ice-creams, step into the summer with these delightful characters. Adventure, fun and magic can all be found on holiday with Enid Blyton, who has been delighting readers for more than seventy years. The stories previously appeared in magazines and anthologies from the 40s and 60s. This collection contains the original texts and is unillustrated. The collection contains: At Seaside Cottage The Magic Ice Cream Wagger Goes to the Show A Surprise for Jimmy The Twins Get in a Fix The Enchanted Cloak Adventure Up a Tree John's Hanky The Magic Watering Can Peppermint Rock The Donkey on the Sands In the Middle of the Night A Bit of Blue Sky The Smugglers' Caves Mr Gobo's Green Grass Smokey and the Seagull Adventures Under the Sea An Exciting Afternoon Lazy lenny Pink Paint for a Pixie Shut The Gate Look Out for the Elephant! Stayinh with Auntie Sue A Puppy in Wonderland The Three Sailors The Magic Seaweed
In diesen bislang unveröffentlichten Erzählungen führt Scheibenwelt-Schöpfer Terry Pratchett in turbulente Welten: Ob sich König Artus einer drallen Dracheninvasion erwehren muss, die Schildkröte Herkules zu einer Expedition in den unbekannten Garten aufbricht, sich zwei Königreiche auf einer Staubflocke bekriegen oder die Teppichvölker aus dem gleichnamigen Kultroman zu neuen Abenteuern aufbrechen – mit dem unverwechselbaren Humor Terry Pratchetts und den irrwitzigen Farbillustrationen des britischen Künstlers Mark Beech begeistert dieser Band junge und junggebliebene Leser.
Old Grumbly, a massive volcano in the Urk valley, is rumbling, causing fear among the Urks that the end is near. They believe the only way to prevent disaster is for someone to climb the volcano and make an offering to the ancestors.
Iggy is thrilled for his first hunting trip with Dad, especially when they discover enormous footprints and a pool of strange slime. While Iggy is eager to hunt the creature, Dad becomes increasingly anxious to leave.
After a mishap with a goat, the Troll family leaves Norway for the suburb of Biddlesden. Confronted with mundane meals and the dreaded "Shower," their new life promises to be chaotic and messy.