Shimmering poetry and stunning cut-paper art portray epic concepts ¿ the evolving biography of the universe and the symbiotic relationship between science and story.Birds sing. Bees dance. Wolves howl. But we are the ones who tell stories.Since the beginning, humans have created stories about the universe. From early mythology to modern-day science, we have always been curious to know more, yet 95 percent of the world ¿out there¿ remains a mystery. What will we believe tomorrow?Marion Dane Bauer¿s glowing poetry combines with Hari & Deepti¿s luminously intricate cut-paper illustrations, to celebrate our long and ever-changing journey to understand the universe. In a comprehensive afterword, the author charts formative contributions to the study of the universe by Western and non-Western civilizations over the centuries.
In a sparkling debut authored by a sixteen-year-old daughter of immigrants, this ode to the power of multilingualism gives voice to the lasting benefits of speaking with more than one tongue.Sumi¿s mother can speak two languages, Malayalam and English. She can switch between them at the speed of sound: one language when talking to Sumi¿s grandmother, another when she addresses the shopkeeper. Sometimes she speaks a combination of both. Could it be she possesses a superpower? With awe and curiosity, young Sumi recounts the story of her mother¿s migration from India and how she came to acquire two tongues, now woven together like fine cloth. Rahele Jomepour Bell¿s inviting illustrations make playful use of visual metaphors, while Uma Menon¿s lyrical text, told astutely from a child¿s perspective, touches lightly on such subjects as linguistic diversity and accent discrimination (¿no matter how they speak, every person¿s voice is unique and important¿). This welcome debut, penned when the author was still a teenager, is an unabashed celebration of the gift of multilingualism ¿ a gift that can transport people across borders and around the world.
A beautifully illustrated cut-paper souvenir, featuring ten of Scotland's most beautiful sites and visitor attractions.This unique souvenir contains exquisite illustrations and short descriptions of ten of the most famous sites in Scotland from Glasgow to Edinburgh taking in famous architecture, prehistoric settlements and the majestic wildlife of the Highlands and Islands. Including Loch Ness, the Kelpies in Falkirk, the Forth bridges and the Glenfinnan Viaduct alongside music, culture and even the Highland Games, there's something for everyone. Presented in a beautiful slipcase and unfolding to a length of 1.5 metres, this is the perfect way to remember Scotland.
The race is on! Take your position and challenge yourself or go head-to-head with an opponent to spot Wally, his friends and over a hundred more truly tricky things!Do you have what it takes to triumph as the ultimate Speed Search champion? Compete against friends and family or play solo to find Wally among zany games, super sports and comical contests. There are hours of fun to be had for even the fastest of finders. There¿s no time to delay ¿ ready, steady ¿ SEARCH!
A perfect book for Mother's Day, Carry Me!, captures both the joys and the struggles of having young children, and shows that we all need a little break sometimes.Wilbur refuses to walk anywhere. He loves to be pushed in his buggy; it's such a relaxing way to see the world. And he really loves to be carried ¿ whether it's on his mummy's shoulders or getting a piggyback, it's simply his favourite way to get about. But as Wilbur gets bigger and continues to pick up extra props when he's out and about (a useful stick, anyone?), pushing Wilbur up hills in his buggy gets harder and harder. Poor Mummy's back is getting quite sore and she is feeling so very tired. So tired, in fact, she might just have a little rest in Wilbur's buggy... A sunny, funny book that all parents and children will enjoy sharing together.
The special relationship between a child and his grandmother is depicted in this sumptuous book by an award-winning team.Inspired by memories of his childhood, Jordan Scott's My Baba's Garden explores the sights, sounds and smells experienced by a child spending time with their beloved grandmother (Baba). He visits her every day and finds her hidden in the steam of boiling potatoes, a hand holding a beetroot, a leg opening a cupboard, an elbow closing the fridge, humming like a night full of bugs when she cooks. This is a stunning ode to the special relationship between grandmother and grandchild, needing few words, but rooted deeply in ritual, touch and feeling.
K-pop meets Freaky Friday in a hilarious middle-grade body swap adventure from a Costa-winning author, perfect for fans of Jenny Pearson and David Solomons.When 11-year-old K-pop obsessed Skylar inexplicably switches bodies with her super strict 71-year-old headteacher, Ms Callus, she¿s thrown into a hilarious world of dancing old ladies gone viral and school rules thrown out the window, as she tries to figure out how on earth to swap back! But then the chance to meet her favourite boyband AZ8 in real life changes everything, and Skylar must decide whether her K-pop dream come true is worth risking being stuck as an old lady for ever¿Singing with laugh-out-loud moments, this is a joyful and uplifting tale of friendship, fandom and chasing your dreams.
Learn all about bees with Maisy in this brand-new series celebrating our planet!Maisy is finding out about the bees in her garden and learning why they are so important for our planet. What do bees do all day? Where do they live? Little ones will discover the answers to these questions and many more in this colourful board book. Open out the final scene to see Maisy and the busy bees at work!Maisy¿s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out spread.
In this collection of compelling short stories, authors including M. G. Leonard, Neal Shusterman and Tolá Okogwu offer hope for our planet in the face of climate change.Skyscraper farms. Insects for dinner. Guerilla gardening. Nine authors pose ingenious and thought-provoking solutions to the climate crisis in this anthology of climate fiction. Rooted in real-world science and technology, the stories offer a roadmap for a future where our planet can thrive. From a rewilding project with unexpected consequences to a rebellion against augmented reality, these wide-ranging stories will leave the reader feeling a little less powerless in the fight to save planet Earth.Full list of contributors: Eli Brown, L. R. Lam, M. G. Leonard, Rebecca Lim, Oisín McGann, Tolá Okogwu, Neal and Brendan Shusterman, Louie Stowell and Bijal Vachharajani
A magical tale from the author of The Wishkeeper¿s Apprentice, with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout.¿A charming story brimming with magic and wonder." Hannah GoldLate one night a flying house crash-lands in ten-year-old Callie's garden. It is the home of magician Winnifred and all of her magical artefacts. Winnifred asks for Callie's help finding her lost Wanderdust ¿ until she realizes that it is Callie's intense homesickness that is causing her malfunctioning magic. With Winnifred's most precious magical possessions at risk from malicious pixies and dangerous giants, can Callie and her friend Sam find the Wanderdust in time to save the magician?
A warm and reassuring picture book about finding your courage even when you'd rather play it safe.The children are planting sunflowers at school and Carla gets given a seed called Vernon. All the other children's seeds are excited to get out of the packet and start growing. Not Vernon. He knows about slugs, and birds, and thunderstorms. The world is scary.Carla waters him lovingly, but Vernon is the only seed that doesn't grow into a seedling. "Safe and snug, snug and safe," mutters Vernon, until he realizes how upset Carla is. Vernon understands that he needs to pluck up his courage, push himself out of the ground, and face the world. He needs to do it for Carla. And as Vernon blossoms into a sunflower, he discovers that although the world is not perfect, it can be ... wonderful.
Rex goes on an intergalactic guinea pig rescue mission in his next adventure in the hilarious series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan.Life is going well for Rex until the school's guinea pigs suddenly vanish from the pet show. As a dinosaur-turned-PE teacher, Rex immediately gets the blame.Determined to prove he hasn't eaten any beloved pets, Rex ¿ along with his friends Sandra, Anish and Bigfoot ¿ set out to solve the guinea pig mystery.First they have to face up to the shifty city mayor, Jimmy Prigg, and then Rex must go undercover on a daring intergalactic rescue mission.Highly illustrated throughout and laugh-out-loud funny, this hilarious series is perfect for fans of The Bolds, Dogman and Bunny & Monkey.
Down on the farm, it¿s time to sleep. So sheepdog, Sam, rounds up the sheep¿Everyone knows that counting sheep will send you straight to sleep but what happens when the sheep won¿t go to sleep? And what if they don¿t know how to count, either?! Sheepdog, Sam, is on the case and he tries everything he can to lull them off to dreamland. But, before long, the whole farm is awake and noisier than ever...An alternative bedtime story full of farmyard sounds and counting chaos sure to make little ones laugh and parents sigh in sympathy.
I thank the moon for the night time. I thank the sun for the day. I thank my boots for knowing the way¿There is so much to be thankful for! In this happy and hopeful picture book for the very young, we see the world through a child¿s eyes as he thanks all of the things that give him joy ¿ the sun, his bicycle, the jelly in his bowl, and so much more.Jarvis creates beautiful collage art in this first book of gratitude; a book that inspires children to think about what they might like to say "thank you" to, too!
Tired of chopping fruit, cubing cheese, fishing rice cakes out of a backpack and generally fielding incessant snack requests? Then Snack, Please! is the book for you ¿ all about the joy of making and sharing food, together!Gertie LOVES snacks: sofa snacks, bath snacks, bedtime snacks ¿ it¿s a snack life! She abandons almost every mealtime in favour of snacking. Her daddy can¿t help but feel frustrated ¿ how can he convince her to try new food? Or to even talk about something other than snacks? A day in Granny's allotment might just provide all the inspiration that's needed. In this funny, warm companion title to Carry Me!, Georgie Birkett explores small children¿s exasperating eating habits and, once more, through a very endearing father-daughter mouse duo, she perfectly captures the ups and downs of parenting life.
A captivating picture book retelling by Shakespeare¿s Globe for very young readers.William Shakespeare¿s comedy about mistaken identities and unrequited love in the far-off kingdom of Illyria is unforgettably re-imagined by Shakespeare¿s Globe as a picture book for very young readers. With exquisite and detailed illustrations from the acclaimed artist Jane Ray, who has previously been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, this captivating retelling is a magical way to introduce children to one of the best-loved works of the world¿s greatest playwright.
Watch out New York, Nancy is coming to town!In the big apple, Nancy meets Candy, a dazzling poodle who is the star of a Broadway show. When Candy runs away, it¿s up to Nancy and her sausage dog Roger to find her in the big, exciting city. And following Nancy are the happy, yapping dogs of New York, who smell adventure, and race to join the chase¿Children can spot the dogs and discover the spectacular sights of New York in this fun-filled novelty adventure. With flaps to lift, a fold-out map and a surprising pop-up, this is an interactive read for the entire family.
Explore the world of trees with Maisy in this brand-new series celebrating our planet!Maisy is learning all about different kinds of trees. What is a tree and how does it grow? How do leaves vary? How do trees change through the year and why don¿t some trees change at all? Little ones will discover the answers to these questions and many more in this colourful board book. Open out the final scene and wonder at amazing trees from around the world!Maisy¿s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out final spread.Love our planet with Maisy!
Pick a perfect egg with care ¿ choose a white one nestled there. Lay in cartons, row by row. Pay the farmer. Off you go!There¿s excitement in the air as a little girl and her mother carefully collect speckled eggs at the farm. These are no ordinary eggs ¿ they will be dyed, decorated, bejeweled and nestled in a basket. And then, when Sunday morning arrives, the little girl will wear her best bunny ears and head out to meet friends and neighbours. It's time to search for eggs of a different kind, filled with chocolate, toys and sweeties... It's time for a spectacular, springtime egg hunt!This happy and gloriously illustrated Easter read-aloud captures all the excitement of the season, and is from the creators of the perennially popular Pick a Pine Tree and Pick a Pumpkin.
In an ode to the power of music and community, this vibrantly illustrated picture book steps out on the balcony for a shared moment of spontaneous joy and celebration.In a quiet neighborhood, a single note trills through the air. Another note joins, and then another. One by one, curious people are drawn to their windows, doorways, and balconies to support the medley. Professional musicians play instruments from around the world, while others bang pots and pans. All are welcome as the notes swirl and dip and crescendo, coming together to make one sweet song. And when the music fades, and this diverse neighbourhood is once again silent, the reverberations of unity remain. Written by a kindergarten teacher and inspired by the balcony singing in Italy during the pandemic ¿ with a countdown from one to ten and back gently woven in ¿ this rhythmic synergy of text and art is a buoyant, global-minded celebration of how music connects us, even in the darkest of times.
A peep-through adventure on the farm with Little Chick, to share with the youngest readers, illustrated by award-winning author-artist, Petr Horácek.Who can you find on the farm? Join Little Chick and peep through the cut-outs on each spread to spy a whole host of animals. And there is a very special someone waiting at the end of the book.
A peep-through adventure in the woods with Little Bunny, to share with the youngest readers, illustrated by award-winning author-artist, Petr Horácek.Who can you find in the woods? Join Little Bunny and peep through the cut-outs on each spread to spy a whole host of woodland animals. And there is a very special someone waiting at the end of the book.
The Twitchers have one last mystery to solve ¿ and this time it's a heist! The final unputdownable adventure in the bestselling birdwatching detective series from the internationally acclaimed author of Beetle Boy and Adventures on Trains, wildlife queen M.G. Leonard.On a school trip to the Royal Swan Natural History Museum, Ava finds herself at the centre of a heist: hundreds of invaluable bird of paradise skins from the Alfred Wallace Collection have been stolen! When she discovers a large jet-black feather, she's sure it's a clue, but the police won't listen to her. Slipping away, she takes the case to the Twitchers in an investigation that leads them to the bizarre and sinister world of fly-fishing, and to a mysterious girl with a pet Raven called Caliban and a dangerous ring of thieves and smugglers...Feather is an exciting winter mystery adventure about friendship, bravery and protecting nature, perfect for readers 9+ and for fans of Robin Stevens, Lauren St John and Jenny Pearson. It can be enjoyed as a stand-alone adventure or read as part of The Twitchers series.Praise for The Twitchers:¿Leonard knows her audience and the jeopardy comes in flocks ... Find your nest, curl up and enjoy.¿ The Times, Children's Book of the Week on Twitch"A twist-laden, thriller-like tale of a bird-mad boy, some bullies and an escaped convict hiding in the nearby woods." Observer on Twitch"A skilfully crafted mystery adventure. A clarion call for environmentalists everywhere." Rob Biddulph, LoveReading4Kids on Spark"A twisty crime drama as well as a persuasive story about friendship and nature." Sunday Times on Twitch"Simply genius." BBC Wildlife Magazine on Twitch"Another pacy wonderful adventure steeped in the magic of nature and friendship.¿ Jasbinder Bilan on Spark¿Leonard has crafted an intelligent mystery from unlikely material, with bonus bird facts.¿ Irish Times on Twitch¿A winged masterpiece.¿ Maz Evans on Twitch¿Enthralling from beginning to end, it really touched my young bird-loving heart! Just wonderful!¿ Dara McAnulty on Twitch¿Twitch is an absolute triumph. The perfect blend of mystery and adventure, a winning hero with an eye for ornithological facts and a heart as big as the countryside, plus a cracking whipsmart plot, I think this is M. G. Leonard's best book yet.¿ Christopher Edge on Twitch¿Cracking characters, beyond pacy plotting and an ending that is almost Bugsy Malone-esque!¿ Phil Earle on Twitch
A dream-ride of a bedtime book, inspired by ancient Indian lullabies.Travel a lush dreamscape world as a father lulls his toddler towards sleep, weaving a quilt of dreams across the roaring seas and through the inky night - and dealing with some big toddler emotions en route. Sumptuously illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, and infused with the spirit and flora and fauna of India.
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