Chris Riddell

On the very eve of her wedding, a brave young queen makes a choice that will change her destiny forever. Instead of walking down the aisle in her fine silk gown, she casts it aside, straps on her chain mail, and draws her sword. A mysterious sleeping sickness is spreading across the neighboring kingdom, and she is determined to stop it. Accompanied by a loyal group of dwarves, the queen ventures deep into the dark tunnels beneath the mountains, heading straight toward a cursed castle. She is on a mission to rescue a princess trapped in an enchanted slumber. But as she navigates a landscape woven with dark magic and dangerous secrets, she quickly discovers that the sleeping princess is not quite what she seems. This beautifully illustrated tale weaves together the familiar threads of classic fairy tales into something entirely new and darkly enchanting. Prepare for a captivating, twist-filled adventure where queens decide their own futures and happily-ever-afters are never guaranteed.

Get ready to meet Long John McRon, the most unusual babysitter you will ever see! When your parents go out for the evening, Long John arrives with a whole crew of wild, swashbuckling pirates right behind him. Suddenly, a perfectly normal night turns into a riotous adventure beneath a glowing pirate moon. It is time to gather around the pot and make some magical Pirate Stew! With flying ships, massive doughnut feasts, and plenty of silly surprises, this rhyming adventure is an absolute blast to read aloud. You will want to join this wacky crew and sail away on a deliciously fun journey that proves anyone can be a pirate.

Have you ever moved to a new house and wondered what secrets it might hold? When Coraline moves into her new home, she quickly discovers it's no ordinary place. It's actually only half a house, divided into flats years ago. But what about the *other* half? Coraline is a curious girl, and she soon finds that the flat next door isn't just empty—it's a doorway to a strange, almost-familiar world. Everything there seems a little bit different, a little bit off, and not nearly as safe as her own home. There are other parents, who seem almost like hers, but with buttons for eyes and a much darker secret. Join Coraline as she bravely explores this unsettling new place. Will she be able to uncover the truth and find her way back to her real family before it's too late? This graphic novel takes you on an amazing, spooky adventure where courage and cleverness are her best tools.

When Mom goes away on a business trip, she leaves Dad with one very important rule: do not forget to buy the milk! Unfortunately, Dad forgets. The next morning, a brother and sister wake up to dry cereal and a father who must make a quick run to the corner store. But what should have been a simple errand turns into an impossibly long absence. When Dad finally returns, he has a wildly unbelievable story to explain his delay. His excuse involves a time-traveling stegosaurus in a hot-air balloon, a crew of grumpy pirates, a volcano god, and some very strange, globby green aliens. Oh, and a perfectly normal, highly important carton of milk that must be rescued at every turn! From the brilliant mind of Neil Gaiman comes a spectacularly silly, mind-bending adventure packed with hilarious illustrations. This fast-paced, laugh-out-loud tale of time travel and treachery will leave you wondering just how far a father will go to ensure his kids can enjoy their morning breakfast.

The world always seems brighter when you have just made something that was not there before. If you have ever felt the urge to draw, write, dream, or build, this powerful little book is your ultimate call to action. Through a brilliant collection of speeches, poems, and creative manifestos, you will discover exactly why art is so incredibly important. You will learn how reading, imagining, and creating have the power to literally change the world around you. Paired with striking, unforgettable illustrations, these words will inspire you to be bold, break the rules, and embrace your own unique imagination. Whether you are an aspiring artist, a passionate reader, or just someone trying to find your voice, this book will push you to seize the day and make your mark. It is a beautiful, rebellious reminder that your ideas matter, your creativity is a superpower, and choosing to make art is one of the bravest things you can do.

From the beloved author of "Babe: The Gallant Pig". Flora is not like other mice. She can read! Flora, who lives with her family in a country schoolhouse, learns to read along with the kindergartners. When an exterminator leaves poison around the school, Flora's literacy saves her family's lives.

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Flora, the world's most educated mouse, saves her family during a crisis.