Simon Beecroft is the author of numerous children's works, focusing on adventure and fantasy. His style is engaging and accessible, allowing young readers to immerse themselves in fictional worlds. Beecroft explores diverse themes, from prehistoric creatures to future technologies, consistently offering his readers new and exciting perspectives.
Delve into a delightful collection that commemorates seven decades of Peanuts, featuring an array of heartwarming stories and iconic illustrations. This anthology captures the essence of Charles Schulz's beloved characters, showcasing their timeless humor and relatable experiences. Perfect for both long-time fans and newcomers, it offers a nostalgic journey through the whimsical world of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and friends, celebrating their enduring impact on popular culture.
The definitive guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy. The latest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Curious as to where Padmé Amidala is from? Wonder how tall Grogu is? To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no further than Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia Updated and Expanded Edition. Written by Star Wars experts, the book is full of fun facts and intriguing information that's guaranteed to enthrall fans of all ages. With plenty of lesser-known details, even die-hard fans will learn new facts about iconic characters. © & ™ 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.
Find the droids you know and love and discover new favourites along the way.This Star Wars guide with a twist showcases a world of droids in close-up detail. Arranged from smallest to biggest, more than 50 droids of the galaxy are revealed with stunning photography and gorgeous artwork. The evocative descriptions will delight children and let them discover amazing droid facts, such as what tools R2-D2 uses and why GNK droids make a "gonk gonk" noise! Each page features fun droid facts and detailed close-up photographs for children to pore over, including firm favourites such as C-3PO and BB-8 as well as more unusual ones such as Professor Huyang, police droids, tiny probe droids, and new The Rise of Skywalker droid D-O. Star Wars Extraordinary Droids is a perfect gift for children who can't get enough of a galaxy far, far away. The book covers droids small (quiet, little mouse droids) and big (vulture droid starfighters), kind (memoir-writing PZ-4CO) and scary (droidekas), and will be a treasured favourite book to keep.© & TM 2020 LUCASFILM LTD.
Text and photographs from the movies describe the evil characters in the Star Wars films.
From the backyard to outer space, Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts has been charming the world for more than 70 years. In this celebration of Schulz and his beloved work, explore rarely seen sketches, influential comic strips, and collectors' artifacts. Pore over evolving artworks of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang. Chart the rich history of Peanuts as it grew to become the world's favourite comic, and travel from 1950 to the present day, from California to Japan. Every page of this visual guide is an exhibition to treasure. Discover the enduring and nostalgic charm of Peanuts in this stunning anniversary book.© 2020 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
In true DK style, "LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM) The Visual Dictionary" elucidates, illuminates, and excites even the most discerning LEGO Group, Star Wars(TM), and minifigure fans around the world. Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and more are brought to life with dozens of little-known facts and hundreds of photos, as are accessories, vehicles, weapons, and even the Death Star Learn about the history, manufacture, and construction of the minifigures of the "Star Wars" galaxy, and come away a LEGO(R) Jedi Master. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. (c)2009 The LEGO Group. (c)2009 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Production by Dorling Kindersley under license from the LEGO Group.
Everything you ever wanted to know about your favourite classic Star Wars characters!If your child loves Star Wars then let them meet the characters from their favourite TV series. From heroes like Luke Skywalker and C-3PO, to villains like Darth Vader. They'll learn the ins and outs, ups and downs and secret info on all their favourite characters. Focused entirely on the characters from the classic Star Wars series, this chunky encyclopedia will take them from A to Z in the Star Wars empire. And don't forget, there's a galaxy full of other DK Star Wars books to collect
Presents the Star Wars line of LEGO action figures and playsets, detailing a history of the toy line and how each playset connects to the events in the Star Wars films.
Now that Padme Amidala has become Queen of Naboo she's decided to write a diary. Find out all about Padme's world and how she feels about being a young queen in this action-packed reader. Filled with exciting pictures from her life, it's an out-of-this world read. And don't forget, there's a galaxy-full of DK Star Warsbooks to collect.
Celebrate the incredible world of the beloved 80s franchise with this treasure trove of images and stories from Masters of the Universe.Relive childhood excitement and enjoy more than 30 years of He-Man, She-Ra, Skeletor and all the Masters of the Universe!By the Power of Grayskull! The war for Eternia begins again in 2021! Officially licensed by Mattel, this stunning guide is a visual celebration of Masters of the Universe's enduring legacy, including artworks, sketches, posters and merchandise from the official archives.With the continuation of He-Man's epic story, and a new CGI animated series both scheduled to release on Netflix in 2021, it's the perfect time to familiarise yourself with all the heroes, villains, amazing battles and incredible locations from your childhood. Explore the full history of the toys, minicomics, TV series and movies. Meet characters including Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Teela, Battle Cat, Beast Man and She-Ra and track how they change through the decades, from 1982 to today. Go behind-the-scenes to discover what it took to create a franchise with phenomenal worldwide impact. There's also a sneak peak at the reboots, to find out how He-Man, one of the biggest icons of the 80s, is being restored to his former glory.(c)Mattel. All rights reserved.