Pip, the otter, and her pals are ready to make a splash in this otterly endearing early graphic novel series! When a swim leaves Pip covered in mysterious green fur, her friends brainstorm the only explanation that makes sense--she must be from space! Pip is a playful otter who loves adventure and exploring in her seaside cove with her friends. One day, Pip emerges from the water to find her fur has turned GREEN!? Herman, the hermit crab thinks it's something she ate, but TJ, the tern, knows it can mean only one thing...Pip isn't from the seaside cove, but from Otter Space! So, hilarious hijinks ensue as the friends figure out how to get Pip back home, only for Pip and her pals to realize that home is wherever her friends are. Dive into this early reader graphic novel series featuring irresistible Pip who is an otter like no other, perfect for emerging readers.

Read five letters from five magical beings in this beautifully illustrated book from renowned designer Annie Atkins, illustrated by Taryn Knight Join five witches from across the globe as they prepare for showtime at the annual Big Witch Convention! There are potions to concoct, spells to cast, and magical problems to solve . . .But when their work is interrupted by gaggles of local children looking for help, will the witches share their secrets? And will the children know if they're being tricked? Only one thing is certain, the magic IS real at the Big Witch Convention.Written in perky rhyming verse as a partner title to Letters from the North Pole, this delightfully spooky story from legendary film prop designer Annie Atkins is a spellbinding treat, beautifully illustrated by Taryn Knight.A delightfully spooky book for children 3+ featuring: - Five real letters from the witches as they prepare for their convention - Beautifully designed spells straight from the witches' workshops - Ephemera, stamps, and letterheads designed by legendary prop maker and film designer Annie Atkins

From the creative team of the contemporary Judge Dredd classics, The Small House, and A Better World, comes this frightening new horror story featuring Judge Dredd facing off against monstrous horrors from beyond. When The Barge, an aquatic prison containing 10,000 violent inmates, crashes into a Mega-City One port, it brings with it a plague of black worms that infect the citizens Judge Dredd has sworn to protect. At the head of this horrific incursion is the prophet Carver, who claims immortality and heralds the arrival of a god from the depths determined to bring destruction to Dredd's city. Judge Dredd and Judge Anderson must stop an insane enemy that does not care one iota for his Law!

A reissue of a classic best-seller: all the same genius moves with a fresh new cover. The classic No.1 chess bestseller, now in a new and refreshed edition. Once you’ve learned the basic moves, where can you go next? What’s the best way to improve your chess? Try this book! In this much-loved classic, legendary chess writer Irving Chernev explains 33 complete games in forensic detail, going into the players’ minds to explain the thought processes behind each and every move. Playing through these games and explanations will give you a real and invaluable insight into the power of the pieces and how to use them most effectively. Passed down through the decades from generation to generation of players, this enduring bestseller is a secret weapon for improving your game. As the author says: ‘Each game that you play through will be an exciting adventure in chess in which courage, wit, imagination and ingenuity reap their just reward. It is by appreciating and absorbing what they teach so pleasurably that we can best learn to play Logical Chess, Move by Move.’

Perfect for fans of fairy tales and Studio Ghibli, this gorgeous fantasy graphic novel adapted from the hit WEBTOON comic tells the story of a girl on an epic quest to rescue her grandmother in a world populated by fairy tale characters. Wen lives with her grandmother in a land of fairy tales. She has never seen the world outside her home and the magical barrier that protects them. One day, a mysterious prince collapses just beyond the barrier and Wen crosses over it to help him. In the confusion, a strange boy and his flock of ravens descend and abduct Wen’s grandmother. Wen decides to travel with her newfound friend, Prince Corliss, and his trusty companion Theo the swallow, on a quest to save her grandmother. Along the way, she discovers that the outside world isn’t as magical as she once thought, and danger lurks around every corner. But with the help of her friends, she is determined to unravel the mystery of the boy with the ravens, and more importantly, the mystery of her own past. Continuing their search for the Morning Star, Wen, Prince Corliss, and Theo discover that not everyone is who they appear to be after Hamelin’s betrayal puts the group in grave danger. With her trust now broken, Wen struggles with whether she is truly ready to take on the real world. Things begin to look up as their journey finally leads them to the castle of The Lady of the Sun, though her fixation on Corliss grows concerning… This volume collects episodes 17 to 34 of the enchanting WEBTOON comic Raven Saga.

Perfect for fans of fairy tales and Studio Ghibli, this gorgeous fantasy graphic novel adapted from the hit WEBTOON comic tells the story of a girl on an epic quest to rescue her grandmother in a world populated by fairy tale characters. Wen lives with her grandmother in a land of fairy tales. She has never seen the world outside her home and the magical barrier that protects them. One day, a mysterious prince collapses just beyond the barrier and Wen crosses over it to help him. In the confusion, a strange boy and his flock of ravens descend and abduct Wen’s grandmother. Wen decides to travel with her newfound friend, Prince Corliss, and his trusty companion Theo the swallow, on a quest to save her grandmother. Along the way, she discovers that the outside world isn’t as magical as she once thought, and danger lurks around every corner. But with the help of her friends, she is determined to unravel the mystery of the boy with the ravens, and more importantly, the mystery of her own past. Continuing their search for the Morning Star, Wen, Prince Corliss, and Theo discover that not everyone is who they appear to be after Hamelin’s betrayal puts the group in grave danger. With her trust now broken, Wen struggles with whether she is truly ready to take on the real world. Things begin to look up as their journey finally leads them to the castle of The Lady of the Sun, though her fixation on Corliss grows concerning… This volume collects episodes 17 to 34 of the enchanting WEBTOON comic Raven Saga.

23 adorable amigurumi animal charms to crochet, collect and carry everywhere! Personalize your bag, school backpack, hat, key chain and more: choose from a super-cute collection of animals including owls, rabbits and frogs along with otters and seahorses! Crochet adorable amigurumi animal bag charms to carry everywhere you go Perfect for using up small amounts of yarn from your stash, there are 23 super-cute creatures to crochet, including an owl, a rabbit, a frog, an otter – and an axolotl! Personalize your bag, backpack, hat, key chain and more with these tiny travel buddies – or give them as gifts, desk mascots or even lucky charms. This sweet little book includes illustrated stitch guides, all the necessary crochet techniques and clearly written patterns, making it beginner-friendly and perfect for on-the-go crochet! Measuring in at just 6-8cm (2.5-3.25in) each and with just a few materials needed, these projects are great stash-busters ! Clear step-by-step illustrations and handy stitch and technique guides are included, making the patterns perfect for all abilities. 23 designs to choose from : from woodland favourites like owls, stags and rabbits to quirky characters such as sausage dogs, hamsters and axolotls, plus sea creatures like whales, octopuses and seahorses, all bursting with personality despite their small size. These miniature amigurumi animals are perfect as bag charms, but can also become keyrings, desk mascots, gifts or lucky charms. Make just one as a thoughtful present or crochet and collect the entire set! This book is a translation of an original German edition. Hooked on amigurumi? There are more adorable mini creatures to make in this best-selling series! Find them in The Mini Amigurumi Animals Kit (9781800923904), an all-in-one kit containing all you need to create a cheeky elephant and jolly octopus, and the Mini Amigurumi Animals Card Deck (9781800923881) featuring 50 adorable animals to crochet in a colourful, on-the-go card deck!

Conan the Adventurer collected for the first time ever and given the now classic Omnibus collection treatment! Featuring unseen bonus material and an all-new introduction!A year after the demise of the legendary Conan the Barbarian comic, which had run for 275 issues, Conan the Cimmerian returned in Conan the Adventurer, an all-new comic written by Conan stalwart Roy Thomas and illustrated by Rafael Kayanan and John Watkiss. BEFORE HE WAS KING, HE WAS CONAN THE ADVENTURER!Aimed at a younger audience the new series chronicled the exploits of a young Conan the Barbarian as he leaves the Cimmerian Snowhawk Tribe for the first time to explore the world beyond. The series was conceived as a companion to the animated Conan the Adventurer TV show, although it was not an adaptation. This collection features all 14 issues of the comic run as well as rarely seen bonus material. With all the classic Conan elements you've come to expect, witchcraft, savage battles, seemingly insurmountable odds, and fantastically detailed and rendered action scenes. Given the unique Omnibus treatment this is a must for any hard-core Conan fan. Written by Roy Thomas with artwork by Rafael Kayanan and John Watkiss.

Cat Douglas and the Scottish Royal & Ancient monster hunters are back—and this time the danger comes from the sky! This historical fantasy adventure is the second in a series by award-winning author Jane Yolen. Blends traditional text with engaging graphic novel inserts. It’s been a quiet seven months since their encounter with the fearsome sea dragons, and Cat, Jamie, Calum, and their teacher, Mr. Harris, are nearing the end of the school term. Then Cat finds dog collar on the beach, and that night she dreams of a huge, howling black dog. Cat’s nan is convinced it is the notorious Black Dog, a mysterious creature rumored to be a portent of death. It seems the dog brings a warning of a new kind of monster that threatens the Scottish village of Anstruther. On a reconnaissance mission, the team spots a gigantic bird—could it be related to the ancient terror birds that Jamie’s pa wrote about in his research papers? The hunt for the terror birds is on, and Cat, Jamie, Calum, and Mr. Harris must figure out what’s going on before the next bird attack. Join Cat and her friends as they adventure through a fantastical and historical Scotland in this second installment of the Monsters of Fife series. Graphic novel panels are interspersed throughout the novel, making it an engaging read. The three books in the series have collectible posters that can be pieced together to create one big poster.

Now in paperback! Meet Cat Douglas—monster hunter. A historical fantasy adventure set in Scotland and the first in a series by award-winning author Jane Yolen. With engaging graphic novel inserts, 8-11-year-olds travel to historical 1890s Scotland, a land in desperate need of monster hunters. Cat Douglas is a monster hunter, and in the 1890s, the Scottish countryside is filled with monsters. In Ansthruther, one of the oldest villages of Fife, you can see small sea dragons swimming by looking like small Viking ships, but never anything bigger . . until now. When Maggie McGonagal races up to the schoolhouse screaming she’s seen a dragon, everyone is sure it is a trick of her imagination. But what if it’s real? What if a sea dragon has gotten beyond the wall that protects the village? The local chapter of a Scottish monster-hunting society, called the Royal and Ancient, must prepare for battle. This includes Cat, who is new to the society and will be the bait for the sea dragon! Join Cat and her friends as they adventure through a fantastical and historical Scotland in this first installment of the Sea Monsters series. Graphic novel panels are interspersed throughout the novel, making it an engaging read and the three books in the series have collectible posters that can be pieced together to create one big poster.

Cat Douglas and the Scottish Royal & Ancient monster hunters are back—and this time the danger comes from the sky! This historical fantasy adventure is the second in a series by award-winning author Jane Yolen. Blends traditional text with engaging graphic novel inserts. It’s been a quiet seven months since their encounter with the fearsome sea dragons, and Cat, Jamie, Calum, and their teacher, Mr. Harris, are nearing the end of the school term. Then Cat finds dog collar on the beach, and that night she dreams of a huge, howling black dog. Cat’s nan is convinced it is the notorious Black Dog, a mysterious creature rumored to be a portent of death. It seems the dog brings a warning of a new kind of monster that threatens the Scottish village of Anstruther. On a reconnaissance mission, the team spots a gigantic bird—could it be related to the ancient terror birds that Jamie’s pa wrote about in his research papers? The hunt for the terror birds is on, and Cat, Jamie, Calum, and Mr. Harris must figure out what’s going on before the next bird attack. Join Cat and her friends as they adventure through a fantastical and historical Scotland in this second installment of the Monsters of Fife series. Graphic novel panels are interspersed throughout the novel, making it an engaging read. The three books in the series have collectible posters that can be pieced together to create one big poster.

Ker-splash! Dive into four surf-tastic adventures with Sam and Jade in the graphic novel series that inspired the Apple TV+ show! Welcome to Surfside—a beautiful town full of ocean breezes, layers of history, long-lost secrets, unexplained weirdness, and maybe even…ghosts? Kim Dwinell’s captivating graphic novel series, sometimes described as Nancy Drew meets Scooby-Doo, is collected here in four sunshiney adventures (three spooky mysteries and one ocean-science spinoff): Book 1: The Secret of Danger Point Book 2: The Mystery at the Old Rancho Book 3: The Science of Surfing Book 4: The Clue in the Reef

A story about how entering adulthood can feel like being lost at sea. Abandoned in the middle of the ocean by her parents to learn to fend for herself, Léonie must find dry land. She meets Balthazar, a teenager whose canoe is taking on water, and Agathe, who lets herself be carried by the current and no longer has any hope of landing. They join forces to find a shore. A metaphorical story about the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

The Adventures continue with the Smurfs, Johan and Peewit, and Benny Breakiron! Three classic stories from Peyo featuring The Smurf’s Friend, Gargamel, Johan and Peewit in The Lord of Montresor, the Benny Breakiron story John John and more Smurferies!