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The Little Theatre by the Sea: Escape to sunny Sardinia with the perfect summer read!
by Rosanna LeyThe bestselling author returns with a gorgeous and evocative summer read about love and starting over. 'The perfect holiday companion' - Heat'It will make you want to jump on the first flight out to Sardinia' - Hello'Sun-soaked escapism' - Best**********Faye has just completed her degree in interior design when she finds herself jobless and boyfriend-less. While debating what to do next she receives a surprise phone call from her old college friend Charlotte who now lives in Sardinia and is married to Italian hotelier, Fabio.When Charlotte suggests that Faye relocate for a month to house-sit, Faye wonders if a summer break in sunny Sardinia might be the perfect way to recharge her batteries and think about her future. But then Charlotte tells Faye that there's something more behind the sudden invitation: her friends Marisa and Alessandro are looking for a designer to renovate a crumbling old theatre they own in the scenic village of Deriu. The idea certainly sounds appealing to Faye, but little does she know what she's letting herself in for if she accepts this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity . . .********SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' - Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter 'Such a wealth of fascinating characters set in a glorious village in Sardinia' - Amazon reviewer'The ultimate feel-good read, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' - Candis 'On so many levels a fantastic read' - Amazon reviewer'A fascinating story with engaging themes' - Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of Before The Rains 'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' - Amazon reviewer
The Little Toymaker
by Cat MinWe all know about the guy in the red suit at the North Pole. But what if the world's toymaker was a little boy?From the author and illustrator of Shy Willow comes the adorable little Toymaker, who makes wonderful toys… not for children, but for their grandparents and other older folk. (People often forget that they, too, like toys!) But it isn't always easy.One morning, an old woman brings the little Toymaker a candy tin she played with as a girl.The little Toymaker takes the tin and TA-DA! comes back with a sparkling new toy for the old lady. But it seems that what she truly wants was lost a long time ago. And it will take all the Toymaker's skill, magic, and empathy to bring it back for her.A new holiday classic for a new generation, THE LITTLE TOYMAKER is the perfect story to share between generations young and old(er).
The Little Tree's Secret
by Sara Camsey AdamsA charming story of love, loss and hope, the heart-warming message of The Little Tree’s Secret brings comfort and reassurance to its readers young and old alike. It also offers the opportunity for important conversations about loss and a chance to share feelings and experiences.
The Little Vampire Takes a Trip
by Angela Sommer-BodenburgTony is not at all thrilled by the prospect of a week's vacation with his parents until he convinces his best friend, Rudolph--the little vampire--to come along. But the arrangement is not as simple as it sounds--vampires don't usually take the train!
The Little Vampire in Love
by Angela Sommer-BodenburgTony's friendships with several vampires are complicated when Aunt Dorothy's creepy niece Olga comes to visit. It appears that Rudolph, the little vampire, has fallen in love with her! But does she like him, too?
The Little Village Café
by Cathy BramleySecrets, surprises and second chances are all on the menu...Jobless and a little desperate, Rosie Featherstone jumps at the chance to help her beloved Italian grandmother out at the Lemon Tree Cafe - a little slice of Italy nestled in the rolling hills of Derbyshire.Surrounded by the rich scent of espresso, delicious biscotti and juicy village gossip, Rosie soon finds herself falling for her new way of life in the little village. But Rosie is hiding a terrible secret, one that even the appearance of a handsome new face can't quite help her move on from.Then disaster strikes and Rosie discovers that her nonna also has a dark past of her own, one that threatens to destroy the cafe. With surprises, betrayal and more than one secret brewing in the kitchen, can she find a way to save the Lemon Tree Cafe and help both herself and Nonna get the happy endings they deserve?*Published in the UK as The Lemon Tree Cafe****Readers are captivated by Cathy Bramley's heartwarming stories:'Funny and sweet and as satisfying as a homemade apple pie'Milly Johnson'As comforting as hot tea and toast made on the Aga!'Veronica Henry'A delicious tale of friendship, family and baking... I loved its warmth and charm'Cathy Woodman'Delightfully warm with plenty twists and turns'Trisha Ashley
The Little Village Library: The perfect heartwarming story of kindness and community for 2020
by Helen RolfeThe Little Village Library is a heartwarming story about kindness, community, and new beginnings, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Rachael LucasOne of Woman & Home's top 5 feel-good fiction!It takes a village...Cloverdale is known for its winding roads, undulating hills and colourful cottages, and now for its Library of Shared Things: a place where locals can borrow anything they might need, from badminton sets to waffle makers. A place where the community can come together.Jennifer has devoted all her energy into launching the Library. When her sister Isla moves home, and single dad Adam agrees to run a mending workshop at the Library, new friendships start to blossom. But what is Isla hiding, and can Adam ever mend his broken past?Then Adam's daughter makes a startling discovery, and the people at the Library of Shared Things must pull together to help one family overcome its biggest challenge of all . . . A heartwarming story about the kindness we can find when we least expect it, and the places we learn to call home.***Readers adore Helen Rolfe's heartwarming storytelling:'A lovely community, full of friendship and love''I enjoyed every minute of this book and found it very hard to put down''Lovely, feel-good...filled with lots of love''Gave you all the emotions: suspense, happiness and excitement''Helen Rolfe's writing brought a smile to my face''Loved loved loved this fabulous book''Full of wonderful characters, great food, a lovely location'
The Little Village Library: The perfect heartwarming story of kindness and community for 2020
by Helen RolfeThe Little Village Library is a heartwarming story about kindness, community, and new beginnings, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Rachael LucasOne of Woman & Home's top 5 feel-good fiction!It takes a village...Cloverdale is known for its winding roads, undulating hills and colourful cottages, and now for its Library of Shared Things: a place where locals can borrow anything they might need, from badminton sets to waffle makers. A place where the community can come together.Jennifer has devoted all her energy into launching the Library. When her sister Isla moves home, and single dad Adam agrees to run a mending workshop at the Library, new friendships start to blossom. But what is Isla hiding, and can Adam ever mend his broken past?Then Adam's daughter makes a startling discovery, and the people at the Library of Shared Things must pull together to help one family overcome its biggest challenge of all . . . A heartwarming story about the kindness we can find when we least expect it, and the places we learn to call home.***Readers adore Helen Rolfe's heartwarming storytelling:'A lovely community, full of friendship and love''I enjoyed every minute of this book and found it very hard to put down''Lovely, feel-good...filled with lots of love''Gave you all the emotions: suspense, happiness and excitement''Helen Rolfe's writing brought a smile to my face''Loved loved loved this fabulous book''Full of wonderful characters, great food, a lovely location'
The Little White Horse
by Elizabeth GoudgeWhen orphan Maria arrives at Moonacre Manor, she feels like she's come home. Her new guardian is kind, like an old friend. However, beneath the beauty and comfort lies a tragedy. Maria is determined to find out about it, change it, and give her own life story a happy ending.
The Little White Horse
by Elizabeth Goudge"I absolutely adored The Little White Horse."--J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter seriesWinner of the Carnegie MedalWhen orphaned young Maria Merryweather arrives at Moonacre Manor, she feels as if she's entered Paradise. Her new guardian, her uncle Sir Benjamin, is kind and funny; the Manor itself feels like home right away; and every person and animal she meets is like an old friend. But there is something incredibly sad beneath all of this beauty and comfort--a tragedy that happened years ago, shadowing Moonacre Manor and the town around it--and Maria is determined to learn about it, change it, and give her own life story a happy ending. But what can one solitary girl do?
The Little White Horse
by Elizabeth Goudge"I absolutely adored The Little White Horse."--J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter seriesWinner of the Carnegie MedalWhen orphaned young Maria Merryweather arrives at Moonacre Manor, she feels as if she's entered Paradise. Her new guardian, her uncle Sir Benjamin, is kind and funny; the Manor itself feels like home right away; and every person and animal she meets is like an old friend. But there is something incredibly sad beneath all of this beauty and comfort--a tragedy that happened years ago, shadowing Moonacre Manor and the town around it--and Maria is determined to learn about it, change it, and give her own life story a happy ending. But what can one solitary girl do?
The Little Women Letters
by Gabrielle DonnellyVibrant, fresh, and intelligent, The Little Women Letters explores the imagined lives of Jo March's descendants--three sisters who are both thoroughly modern and thoroughly March. As uplifting and essential as Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, Gabrielle Donnelly's novel will speak to anyone who's ever fought with a sister, fallen in love with a fabulous pair of shoes, or wondered what on earth life had in store for her. With her older sister, Emma, planning a wedding and her younger sister, Sophie, preparing to launch a career on the London stage, Lulu can't help but feel like the failure of the Atwater family. Lulu loves her sisters dearly and wants nothing but the best for them, but she finds herself stuck in a rut, working dead-end jobs with no romantic prospects in sight. When her mother asks her to find a cache of old family recipes in the attic of her childhood home, Lulu stumbles across a collection of letters written by her great-great-grandmother Josephine March. In her letters, Jo writes in detail about every aspect of her life: her older sister, Meg's, new home and family; her younger sister Amy's many admirers; Beth's illness and the family's shared grief over losing her too soon; and the butterflies she feels when she meets a handsome young German. As Lulu delves deeper into the lives and secrets of the March sisters, she finds solace and guidance, but can the words of her great-great-grandmother help Lulu find a place for herself in a world so different from the one Jo knew? Some things, of course, remain unchanged: the stories and jokes that form a family's history, the laughter over tea in the afternoon, the desire to do the right thing in spite of obstacles. And above all, of course, the fierce, undying, and often infuriating bond of sisterhood that links the Atwater women every bit as firmly as it did the March sisters all those years ago. Both a loving tribute to Little Women and a wonderful contemporary family story, The Little Women Letters is a heartwarming, funny, and wise novel for today.r tea in the afternoon, the desire to do the right thing in spite of obstacles. And above all, of course, the fierce, undying, and often infuriating bond of sisterhood that links the Atwater women every bit as firmly as it did the March sisters all those years ago. Both a loving tribute to Little Women and a wonderful contemporary family story, The Little Women Letters is a heartwarming, funny, and wise novel for today.
The Little book of Epic Dad Jokes: The Worse They Are, The Better They Are
by Orange Hippo!... And we're back!Dads, we see you. In a perpetual state of "Dad Mode", juggling work, family, an inexplicable desire to nap on the couch, and the sad notion that you've run out of corny jokes that seem to leave only you in stitches. But you couldn't be more wrong. The Little Book of Epic Dad Jokes is a rib-tickling collection of the laugh-out-loud humour (otherwise known as the timeless art of dad jokes) that you've been waiting for. From classic one-liners to clever puns, this little book is packed with jokes that are guaranteed to make you chuckle (or groan) even more than last time. With more than 175 side-splitting jokes contained in this pocket-sized tome, this little book is powerfully packed with wholesome fatherly humour that will have Dads embracing their role as the king of jokes (even if it's as cheesy as a slice of extra-large pizza).
The Little book of Epic Dad Jokes: The Worse They Are, The Better They Are
by Orange Hippo!... And we're back!Dads, we see you. In a perpetual state of "Dad Mode", juggling work, family, an inexplicable desire to nap on the couch, and the sad notion that you've run out of corny jokes that seem to leave only you in stitches. But you couldn't be more wrong. The Little Book of Epic Dad Jokes is a rib-tickling collection of the laugh-out-loud humour (otherwise known as the timeless art of dad jokes) that you've been waiting for. From classic one-liners to clever puns, this little book is packed with jokes that are guaranteed to make you chuckle (or groan) even more than last time. With more than 175 side-splitting jokes contained in this pocket-sized tome, this little book is powerfully packed with wholesome fatherly humour that will have Dads embracing their role as the king of jokes (even if it's as cheesy as a slice of extra-large pizza).
The Littles Give a Party
by John PetersonIt's a dangerous life, being smaller than six inches tall so it's truly amazing that Granny will be turning eighty on her Fourth of July birthday. Instead of being excited about it, she's worried that she's too old and has stopped paying attention to anything. Tom and Lucy, her great grandchildren and their family think a big party will cheer her up. The trouble is, most of Granny's favorite people think they are too old to travel to the party and riding in Cousin Dinky's glider is too risky. The Little's have a long list of adventures ahead to pull off the party. They must rig up a swimming pool, smuggle hot dogs, and hardest of all, they have to sneak young Henry's toy airplane out of his room at night to fly the guests to the party. Except for having to hear Dinky's terrible singing, it's all worth it because Granny is so excited to see her friends. Bookshare has many more books about the family who uses thimbles for wastebaskets and finger puppets on cereal boxes for costumes. Some of the Little's books are: The Littles, The Littles Take a Trip, The Littles and the Surprise Thanksgiving Guests, The Littles to the Rescue, Tom Little's Halloween Scare, The Littles and the Trash Tinies, The Littles Go to School, The Littles Get Trapped, and The Littles and the Missing Cat.
The Littles Have a Happy Valentine's Day
by John PetersonCousin Dinky Little has big news for the family: he and Della Kett are going to be married on Valentines' Day! The only problem is that the wedding has to take place in the Longs' house, which is almost a block away. That means that Granny and Mrs. Little (with Baby Betsy to look after) might not be able to attend the joyous event. But Cousin Dinky contrives an ingenious device for transporting the women to the Longs' house. After an adventurous journey, Lucy, as flower girl, and Tom, as ring bearer, attend the tiny bride and groom in a ceremony sure to delight all Littles' fans.
The Littles Have a Wedding
by John PetersonMeet the Littles, a family like any other but with a few tiny differences! They live in the walls of the Bigg family house where they get everything they need. In return they make sure the Bigg house is always in good repair. When Dinky comes home from his latest adventure, he's not alone. Della came back with him and they're going to be married! But a tiny person wedding takes a huge amount of preparation. The Littles need to get everything ready and travel to a neighboring house by the next day. Will they be ready in time?
The Littles and the Lost Children (Littles)
by John Petersonin Trash City... Major Nick Little and a band of soldiers from Trash City come across a scary scene in the town dump--a tiny person's camp has been attacked! And inside the tent are two tiny babies Major Nick has never seen before. Where did the babies come from? What happened to their parents? Did the big black bird seen outside the tent have anything to do with this mystery? This is an exciting adventure about people who are no more than six inches tall! Pictures are described You'll find sixteen more books you won't be able to put down about the Littles and their adventures in the world of big people in the Bookshare library. Look for: The Littles, The Littles Go Exploring, The Littles to the Rescue, The Littles Give a Party, The Littles Take A Trip, The Littles Go To School, The Littles Have A Wedding, The Littles Get Trapped, The Littles and the Terrible Tiny Kid, The Littles and the Great Halloween Scare, The Littles and the Trash Tinies, The Littles and the Big Storm, The Littles and the Amazing New Friend, The Littles and the Surprise Thanksgiving, The Littles Have A Merry Christmas and The Littles have a Happy Valentine's Day. RL 3, Ages 7-10
The Littlest Boss
by Janet Lee NyeHer daughter always comes first Successful ER nurse Tiana Nelson has sacrificed a lot to provide for her daughter, Lily. She won't let anything, or anyone, jeopardize all she's accomplished. Not even handsome and charming engineer DeShawn Adams. But she's running into him everywhere, and when he connects with Lily, ignoring their attraction is impossible. After an unexpected visit from DeShawn's past, it's clear that his life isn't as settled as it seems. Tiana can't expose Lily to danger, but walking away from DeShawn isn't easy. Not when Tiana is beginning to suspect that the best thing she can give Lily-and herself-is a future with him.
The Littlest Christmas Tree
by Jane ChapmanA beautifully illustrated tale about celebrating the joy of Christmas, and the little things in life, by best-selling author/illustrator Jane Chapman.Cubby the bear cub is out with Daddy one day to find the perfect Christmas tree. They find one and dig it up, and when they get home, they give it the perfect spot in the living room and decorate it. Cubby is thrilled to have Little Tree in their house and treats the tree like a member of the family. But when Christmas is over, it's time to take down the decorations--including Little Tree. Cubby doesn't want to lose a friend--but Daddy has a clever idea of how to be sure that they have Little Tree with them every Christmas.
The Littlest Family's Big Day
by Emily Winfield MartinFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Wonderful Things You Will Be, meet Emily Winfield Martin's little forest family and the adventures they have on one very big day.Who is only under 5 inches tall and has just moved to the woods? The cutest and littlest bear family you have ever seen--and their adopted teeny tiny fox tot! What happens when they venture out to explore their new world...? With an easy-to-read story and the careful brushstrokes of Emily Winfield Martin's illustrations, The Littlest Family's Big Day captures the mystery and magic of the woods. Inspired by classic children&’s books such as The Littlest Fur Family and Dream Animals, this is a radiant treasure to be cherished for generations.
The Littlest Food Critic
by Debbie RigaudThis sweet little picky eater will steal your heart as he learns to appreciate how his parents nourish him!Little Sebastian has a lot of opinions when it comes to food, so his parents call him their own baby food critic! He even has a personal rating system, from one to five binkies, and he&’s prepared to knock off a binky or two if his food is too gooey, doesn&’t smell quite right, or is touching other food. When a restaurant outing throws him for a loop, a one-binky review seems inevitable . . . but then his parents save the day and Sebastian realizes the special ingredient they&’ve been adding to every meal—one that definitely deserves five binkies!
The Littlest Things Give the Loveliest Hugs
by Mark Sperring Maddie FrostA delightful picture book celebrating love and hugs in all kinds of animal families--perfect for Valentine's Day and year-round love, too!From ducklings to seal pups, from bunnies to cubs, the littlest things give the loveliest hugs. In this tender celebration of love, you'll find the sweetest bug hug, the cutest fox cuddle, and the gentlest elephant embrace you've ever seen. Playful poetry and bright illustrations of adorable baby animals will inspire cozy time from morning to night, all the way to bedtime.
The Littlest Things Give the Loveliest Hugs
by Mark SperringThis glorious rhyming celebration of love and hugs introduces baby animals from the jungle to the Antarctic, the forest to the ocean - along with their adoring parents! Ducklings, seal pups, penguins, chicks and cubs . . . every mummy and daddy knows that the littlest things give the loveliest hugs!With the feel of an instant classic, this lyrical book is perfect for cuddle time.Mark Sperring is the bestselling author of Father Christmas on the Naughty Step and How Many Sleeps Till Christmas.
The Littlest Viking
by Alexandra PenfoldA hilarious story about what happens to the littlest and loudest Viking when an even littler and louder Viking arrives, perfect for fans of The Princess and the Pony and I Don't Want to Be a Frog.Sven might be the littlest Viking, but he has no trouble making himself known. He has the loudest warrior cry and the fiercest set of teeth. He loves to pillage and plunder. But there's a new kid in town--a warrior princess, who is smaller than Sven and even louder. What's a little Viking to do?"Penfold folds in fun ancient analogues to tried-and-true methods of appeasing cranky little ones, and Roxas's liberal use of a color perhaps best described as neon snot brings a punk edge to her scenes of Viking family life. Irreverent yet tender."--Publishers Weekly, Starred review"A warm tale of family togetherness."--Kirkus"A spirited tale about stopping a tantrum with a story, perfect for storytime or one-on-one sharing."--SLJ