Richard ​Scarry's Bedtime Stories

Christopher Paolini - Eragon ​(angol)
When ​Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands...

Mary Pope Osborne - Jönnek ​a vikingek!
– ​Óvakodjatok a vikingektől! – tanácsolja Jacknek és Annie-nek Morgan, a boszorkány-könyvtáros. A gyerekek ugyanis a középkori Írországba készülnek visszautazni, hogy megmentsenek az enyészettől egy régi könyvet. De vajon hogyan találják meg ezen a ködös sziklaszirten, ahol földet értek? Főleg, mivel hamarosan felbukkannak a viking harcosok is! Ám egy vidám szerzetes a segítségükre siet. Jack és Annie pedig a legnagyobb bajban sem ismer félelmet, így nem marad el a siker sem…

Mary Pope Osborne - Irány ​az olimpia!
Jacknek ​és Annie-nek ezúttal az ókori Görögországban kell felkutatnia egy régi írást. Szerencséjükre pont az olimpiai játékok megnyitójának napján érkeznek meg. Csakhogy oda az akkori szabályok szerint nem mehettek be nők! Annie látszólag belenyugszik a dologba, de Jack már tudja, hogy a húga forgat valamit a fejében. Vajon sikerül Annie-nek megnéznie a versenyt? Vagy megint bajba keveri mindkettejüket?

Mary Pope Osborne - A ​Sárkánykirály udvarában
Ugyan ​ki vetemedne olyasmire, hogy könyveket éget el? Pedig volt rá példa a történelemben! Jack és Annie ezúttal az ókori Kínába utazik, ahol egy hatalmas uralkodó, a Sárkánykirály elrendelte, hogy minden könyvet el kell égetni. Kalandos útjuk során a gyerekek sok mindent megtudnak a kínai nagy falról és az agyagkatonákról. De vajon sikerül-e legalább egyetlen könyvet megmenteni a pusztulástól?

Mary Pope Osborne - Delfinek ​hátán
Ússz ​az életedért! Bizony ezt kell tennie Jacknek és Annie-nek, amikor a csodakunyhó az óceán közepére, egy színpompás korallszigetre repíti őket. Alámerülnek a káprázatos mélységbe, és összebarátkoznak két aranyos delfinnel. De ki tudnak-e szabadulni a polip halálos öleléséből? Egérutat nyernek-e az őket üldöző cápa elől? És mindeközben sikerül-e megfejteniük Morgan, a könyvtáros és varázsló titokzatos fejtörőjét?

Mary Pope Osborne - Oroszlánlesen
Hol ​vannak az oroszlánok? - tanakodik magában Jack, amikor a csodakunyhó Afrika magas füvű szavannáin ér földet vele és húgával. A zsiráfok és a zebrák békésen legelésznek a folyó partján, ám a gnúcsorda megretten a rohanó víztől, és nem mernek átkelni. Annie a fejébe veszi, hogy a tülkös állatok segítségére siet, de a mentőakciónak futás lesz a vége. Aztán hiénákkal találják szemben magukat, majd egy vad maszáj harcos keresztezi útjukat. És persze az oroszlánok is feltűnnek... Mindennek tetejébe Morgan legújabb feladványát is meg kell oldaniuk.

Mary Pope Osborne - Vadnyugati ​kalandok
A ​két gyerek egy kietlen, kopár prérin találja magát, amikor a csodakunyhó egy kísértetváros tőszomszédságában landol. Vajon mennyire vad a vadnyugat? Mielőtt még Jack és Annie kisüthetné ezt, felhangzik a kísérteties zongoraszó, és kezdetüket veszik a lélegzetelállító kalandok, amelyekben szerep jut néhány elkötött musztángnak, pár megátalkodott lókötőnek és a barátságos lókereskedőnek, Sudár Samnek. A gyerekeknek közben persze Morgan újabb agyafúrt találós kérdésének a nyitjára is rá kell jönniük...

L. Frank Baum - The ​Emerald City of Oz
For ​the first time in more than eighty years, the most spectacularly illustrated of all the Oz books is available again with the metallic "emerald" green ink that illuminated the color plates of the original edition. Join Dorothy and the Wonderful Wizard as they take Aunt Em and Uncle Henry on a fabulous tour of Oz. During their journey they encounter such amazing and amusing people as King Kleaver with his Spoon Brigade and Miss Cuttenclip of the land of paper dolls. But while Dorothy and her friends play, the wicked Nome King has joined forces with the terrible Whimsies, the fearsome Growleywogs, and the evil Phanfasms in a plot to capture the Emerald City. Will Dorothy's friends discover the danger before it's too late? All the enchantment of Oz is here for a whole new generation to discover in this deluxe new edition featuring ninety black-and-white pictures and sixteen dazzling five-color plates by Oz artist John R. Neill. Afterword by Peter Glassman.

Christopher Paolini - Brisingr ​(angol)
Following ​the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and Saphira narrowly escaped with their lives. But more awaits the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by promises he may not be able to keep, including his oath to cousin Roran to help rescue his beloved Katrina. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes, Eragon must make choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. Conflict, action, adventure and one devastating death await readers as Eragon battles on behalf of the Varden while Galbatorix ruthlessly attempts to crush and twist him to his own purposes. Can he become a leader who can unite the rebel forces and defeat the King?

Christopher Paolini - Eldest
Darkness ​falls... Despair abounds... Evil reigns... Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now, Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life...

Mary Pope Osborne - Vakáció ​a vulkánnál
Ki ​ne szeretne Pompejiben vakációzni? És ha éppen kitör egy tűzhányó? Jacket és Annie-t a Római Birodalom idejébe repíti vissza a csodakunyhó, hogy megmentsenek egy régi könyvet. Pechjükre azonban pont azon a napon érkeznek meg Pompejibe, amikor a város a földdel válik egyenlővé. Megkezdődik a versenyfutás az idővel. A gyerekeknek rá kell bukkanniuk az ősi könyvtárra, mielőtt még ellepi a por és a hamu.

L. Frank Baum - The ​Marvelous Land of Oz
First ​issued in 1904, L. Frank Baum's The Marvelous Land of Oz is the story of the wonderful adventures of the young boy named Tip as he travels throughout the many lands of Oz. Here he meets with our old friends the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, as well as some new friends like Jack Pumpkinhead, the Wooden Sawhorse, the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, and the amazing Gump. How they thwart the wicked plans of the evil witch Mombi and overcome the rebellion of General Jinjur and her army of young women is a tale as exciting and endearing today as it was when first published over eighty years ago.

Dr. Seuss - Green ​Eggs and Ham
When ​Sam-I-am persists in pestering a grumpy grouch to eat a plate of green eggs and ham, perseverance wins the day, teaching us all that we cannot know what we like until we have tried it.

Richard Scarry - Busy, ​Busy Town
Huckle ​Cat and Lowly Worm provide a fun introduction to Richard Scarry's Busytown, the setting of Busytown Mysteries on TV. Each oversized spread features a different place from the Post Office, to the Supermarket, to the farm. And for each place is a complete, simple story describing the activities, sights and friendly folk who can be found there. Familiar faces like Sargeant Murphy and Miss Honey will welcome readers to this colorful, fun, and very busy town.

Dr. Seuss - How ​the Grinch Stole Christmas!
The ​Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday.

Dr. Seuss - The ​Cat in the Hat
Dr. ​Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising. His advertising cartoons, featuring Quick, Henry, the Flit!, appeared in several leading American magazines.Dr. Seuss's first children's book, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of children's literature was changed forever! In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat became the prototype for one of Random House's best- selling series, Beginner Books. This popular series combined engaging stories with outrageous illustrations and playful sounds to teach basic reading skills. Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents. In the process, he helped kids learn to read. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and three Academy Awards, Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 children's books, some of which have been made into audiocassettes, animated television specials, and videos for children of all ages. Even after his death in 1991, Dr. Seuss continues to be the best-selling author of children's books in the world. Poor Dick and Sally. It's cold and wet and they're stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process! Written by Dr. Seuss in 1957 in response to the concern that "pallid primers [with] abnormally courteous, unnaturally clean boys and girls' were leading to growing illiteracy among children, The Cat in the Hat (the first Random House Beginner Book) changed the way our children learn how to read.

William Steig - Shrek
Shrek, ​a rettenthetetlen ogre világgá megy. Utazása során megküzd egy parasztlegénnyel, legyőzi a sárkányt, majd a várat őrző lovagot is, hogy végül elnyerhesse a jóslatban szereplő királykisasszony kezét. Shrek a földkerekség legrondább, ám mégis legkedveltebb mesealakja. Fordulatos kalandjainak eredeti történetét tartalmazza kötetünk, mely a népszerű animációs film alapjául szolgált.

Bill Watterson - The ​Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Calvin ​and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger was first syndicated in 1985 and appeared in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. More than 30 million of the 17 Calvin and Hobbes books (all published by Andrews McMeel) have been sold. And now, we're pleased to announce that the entire body of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons will be published in a truly noteworthy tribute to this singular cartoon. Composed of three hardcover, four-color volumes in a sturdy slipcase, this edition will include all Calvin and Hobbes cartoons that ever appeared in syndication. This is the treasure that all Calvin and Hobbes fans will seek.

L. Frank Baum - The ​Wonderful Wizard of Oz
One ​of the true classics of American literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations. Originally published in 1900, it was the first truly American fairy tale, as Baum crafted a wonderful out of such familiar items as a cornfield scarecrow, a mechanical woodman, and a humbug wizard who used old-fashioned hokum to express that universal theme, "There's no place like home." Follow the adventures of young Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, as their Kansas house is swept away by a cyclone and they find themselves in a strange land called Oz. Here she meets the Munchkins and joins the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on an unforgettable journey to the Emerald City, where lives the all-powered Wizard of Oz.

J. K. Rowling - The ​Tales of Beedle the Bard
The ​dazzlingly brilliant Chris Riddell brings his magical illustration talents to J.K. Rowling's gloriously inventive The Tales of Beedle the Bard in a fully illustrated colour edition of this essential classic for Harry Potter fans. Translated from the runes by Hermione Granger, the volume includes 'The Tale of the Three Brothers', familiar to readers of Harry Potter from the crucial role it played in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Mischievous and witty, these five rollicking tales are a deeply satisfying read in the tradition of all great fables and fairytales. Kindnesses are rewarded and selfishness shown to be the ruin of many a wizard. Burping cauldrons, hairy hearts and cackling stumps are met along the way. Each of the tales is accompanied by a deliciously subversive and insightful commentary by Professor Albus Dumbledore, all brought vividly to life with Riddell's trademark wit and elegance. Former Waterstones Children's Laureate Chris Riddell is the only illustrator to have won the Kate Greenaway Medal three times, and is brought together here for the first time with one of the world's best loved storytellers in this new edition of J.K. Rowling's fairytale classic. Much loved by generations of witches and wizards since they first appeared in the fifteenth century, this beautifully illustrated edition is set to become a firm favourite at bedtime in non-magical households the world over. The Tales of Beedle the Bard is published in aid of Lumos, an international children's charity founded in 2005 by J.K. Rowling.