The Sister Surprise

To cheer up his best friend Boy, who just found out he is getting another baby sister, Monster takes him on a surprise adventure to learn about how monster babies are born and get their names.

The new uplifting book from Abigail Mann, author of The Lonely Fajita! ‘Heartwarming, charming and witty’ Sophie Cousens #1 bestselling author of This Time Next Year ‘The perfect blend of warm and witty you can't help but smile (and laugh) throughout’ Helly Acton, author of The Shelf

Monster and Boy are back for another adventure! And this time the best friends are in for a surprise: a sister surprise! Ever since Monster (who sleeps under the bed) and Boy (who sleeps in the bed) met and became best friends, they've learned a lot about each other. So when Monster notices that Boy seems grumpy (Boy's mom has told him he's getting another baby sister), Monster decides to cheer his friend up. Together, they set out on a surprise adventure! But surprise: Boy's sister has tagged along. Together, they learn about how monster babies are born and get their names, before Boy and his sister find yet another surprise waiting for them back home. Told with a warm, cozy voice, Hannah Barnaby's story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Filled with adventure and humor, Monster and Boy: The Sister Surprise is a perfect chapter book for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.

Fall in love with the friendship between Monster and Boy in this exciting new chapter book series from writer Hannah Barnaby and illustrator Anoosha Syed. When Monster (who lives under the bed) meets Boy (who sleeps in the bed), Boy starts to scream—and Monster promptly swallows him. It's the beginning of a beautiful friendship! Told with a warm, cozy voice, the story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations. Filled with adventure and humor, this chapter book is perfect for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.

When Malaika finds out she is going to have a new baby brother or sister, she worries that her mother will forget about her. But a surprise arrives on Malaika’s birthday that gives her more reason to celebrate her family’s love. It’s summertime, and Malaika and Adèle are enjoying playing carnival in their bright costumes, dancing and laughing in the sunshine. But when Mummy announces that they will soon have a new baby brother or sister, Malaika is unsure how to feel about another change in her family. Will Mummy forget about me? Back at school, Malaika is excited to see her teacher and classmates, and makes friends with a new girl who has recently arrived from a faraway country, just like Malaika. Then on her birthday, a surprise arrives to remind Malaika of the importance of family, and the story ends with a celebration of her family’s love. Malaika’s Surprise is filled with the same warmth and charm as the first two books in the series, with Nadia L. Hohn’s enchanting prose, written in a blend of standard English and Caribbean patois, and Irene Luxbacher’s colorful collage illustrations. Key Text Features glossary key text features Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.4 Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

This full-colour Early Reader is perfect for young pony fans just starting their own reading adventure. Applejack loves her little sister, Apple Bloom. But when they have a big fight, Apple Bloom runs away! Can Applejack and her sister learn to be friends? With all your favourite My Little Pony friends and simple language endorsed by a literacy consultant, learning to read has never been more fun!

From the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation! Gobble, gobble!Yea! Ms. Colman’s class is putting on a Thanksgiving play. Karen wants to be the star, of course. But Karen is given the worst part of all--the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a fat brown suit. Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!

If you liked The Flatshare, you will LOVE this book... ‘Abigail Mann is a sparky new talent on the scene. The Lonely Fajita is comforting, witty, wise and thoroughly entertaining. (And it made me crave fajitas)’ Milly Johnson