Published for the first time in Britain, launches the first in the series of "9 Findus and Pettson" story books. The series has sold over 6 million in 44 languages. It features amusing story for reading aloud to 5/6 year olds who love the quirky illustrations, and for 7/8 year olds to read for themselves. Author/Illustrator Sven Nordqvist has won many awards for his work in chi...(展开全部)

It is the day before Christmas Eve and there is lots to do, but disaster strikes when Pettson sprains his ankle. How can they celebrate Christmas now, with no tree, ham, meatballs or gingerbread? For all their resourcefulness, Findus and Pettson are close to giving up, when suddenly there is a knock on the door...

Findus and Pettson live in a red farmhouse, with a henhouse, workshop and toolshed set among forests, fields and meadows.One day, Findus finds a tent in the attic. Pettson starts imagining how it will be going camping by the lake, catching fish and grilling them over the fire as the sun sets. This is not exactly how things turn out, as Findus, Pettson and the hens try hiking ? ...(展开全部)

This is the third in the world bestselling series of 9 "Findus and Pettson" story books. The series has sold over 7 million in 44 languages. It is an amusing story for reading aloud to 4/7 year olds who love the quirky illustrations, and for 7/8 year olds to read for themselves. The author/illustrator Sven Nordqvist has won many awards for his work in children's literature incl...(展开全部)

An escaped house cat encounters twelve common birds in the backyard but captures only feathers for lunch. Includes bird guide. "Destined to become an uncontested favorite with many children and adults."--"The Horn Book"

A cult read among designers for more than half a century, the famous manifesto of America's greatest industrial designer is finally back in print! From the first answering machine ("the electronic brain") and the Hoover vacuum cleaner to the SS Independence and the Bell telephone, the creations of Henry S. Dreyfuss have shaped the cultural landscape of the 20th century. Writt...(展开全部)

The master of the new "noir," Dennis Lehane delivers a shattering tale of evil, depravity, and justice that captures the dark realism of Boston's gritty blue-collar streets. Private Investigator Patrick Kenzie wants to know why a former client, a perky woman in love with life, could, within six months, jump naked from a Boston landmark--the final fall in a spiral of self-destru...(展开全部)