An extraordinary collaboration between Irish Children's Laureate, Eoin Colfer, and picture book superstar, Oliver Jeffers! Sometimes, with a little electricity, or luck, or even magic, an imaginary friend might appear when you need one. An imaginary friend like Fred... Fred floated like a feather in the wind until a lonely little boy wished for him and found a friendship like no other. The perfect chemistry between Eoin Colfer's text and Oliver Jeffer's artwork make for a dazzlingly original colour gift book.

In the highly-anticipated next installment of the Serafina series, Serafina must confront the darkest threat she's ever encountered at Biltmore Estate. She knows she can face anything with her best friend and closest ally, Braeden Vanderbilt, by her side. But when a sinister force tears them apart, Serafina scrambles to uncover the mystery of her most formidable challenge yet...and about herself and the destiny that awaits her.

Bedtime is a special time for you and your children or grandchildren! One part of your routine may be reading aloud! These three delightful stories from author Fred Olds, all in Volume 1, present the adventures a child longs for while providing parents and grandparents a wise voice similar to Aesop's fables from when they were kids.The three stories in this volume, along with a story image to spark children's imaginations, are:Ben and the Terrible Red CardThe Hobbling HermitSammy and the Cross-eyed CrowBen and the Terrible Red Card tells the story of Ben, who talks to readers about why his teacher doesn't understand him, and he keeps getting in trouble at school. The Hobbling Hermit reminds us that when you have a friend-especially one who is a smart, tiny mouse-all your problems can be solved. Finally, this volume of Read-Aloud Stories with Fred introduces children to Sammy, who lives in the jungle with his mother and can talk to animals in Sammy and the Cross-eyed Crow. During this adventure, Sammy decides to help a friend in need which requires him to break a promise to his mom and face some consequences.These stories are for fun before you say good night to your little ones, but you'll also find plenty of conversations around these tales about friendship, loyalty, decision making, and kindness. Are you looking for some material to get your little ones thinking about our big, complicated world we live in? Get your copy of Read-Aloud Stories with Fred, Vol 1. today.

Fred Olds is back with volume 2 of Read-Aloud Stories with Fred. If you're a fan of the first book, this collection has more of the kind of stories you love with recurring characters. If you're new to Fred Olds's masterful storytelling, then you can start with this book! In Volume 2, readers begin with another story about many kids' favorite character, Ben (from "Ben and the Terrible Red Card") in his new story, "Ben and the Bully, Billy Bob." This time, Ben starts the story, waiting in front of the principal's office, and of course, he has an excuse of how he ended up there. Next is "The Cheerless Chairmaker." Why is the chairmaker cheerless and how does his kindness and good singing voice help him out of a tight spot? Will he still be cheerless in the end? You'll have to read to find out! And finally, Sammy is back, and so is his good friend, Jonathan the crow. This time, Sammy talks to a rabbit, a royal rabbit, or so the bunny thinks in "Sammy and the Royal Rabbit." Snuggle up with your favorite child and read this collection to them at bedtime--or anytime really. This collection will soon become a much-asked for book, just like volume one!

Now an animated feature film on Netflix! Perfect for fans of Coraline and Roald Dahl, this fully-illustrated journey into the secret world of imaginary friends is quirky, dark, and utterly irresistible. Rudger is Amanda Shuffleup's imaginary friend. Nobody else can see Rudger-until the evil Mr. Bunting arrives at Amanda's door. Mr. Bunting hunts imaginaries. Rumor has it that he even eats them. And now he's found Rudger. Soon Rudger is alone, and running for his imaginary life. He needs to find Amanda before Mr. Bunting catches him-and before Amanda forgets him and he fades away to nothing. But how can an unreal boy stand alone in the real world? Featuring gorgeous illustrations and a beautiful design, this suspenseful fantasy tells a powerful tale of friendship, imagination, and remembering what you never knew you lost.

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A young reader introduces a boy to the many imaginative worlds that books bring to life.