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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal issues > Disability & illness
"Intelligent, politically bold, and beautiful to browse [...] Every
bookshelf needs a copy." - Disability Arts Online In this stylishly
illustrated biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers,
athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present.
From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic
figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved
the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.
These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced
unique challenges which have not stopped them from becoming
trailblazers, innovators, advocates and makers. Each person is a
leading figure in their field, be it sport, science, maths, art,
breakdance or the world of pop. Challenge your preconceptions of
disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these
remarkable people: Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Kirchoff, Henri
Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen Keller, Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen
Hawking, Temple Grandin, Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox,
Peter Dinklage, Wanda Diaz Merced, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Dr Victor
Pineda, Farida Bedwei, Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Arunima Sinha,
Naoki Higashida, Isabella Spingmuhl Tejada, Aaron Philip, Catalina
Devandas Aguilar, Redouan Ait Chitt, Jonas Jacobsson, Trischa Zorn,
Ade Adepitan, and Dynamo. As seen on ITV's Good Morning Britain:
"This book is there to help us all, to encourage us to talk about
how we're all different [...] It's a really, really lovely book,
beautifully illustrated as well."- Presenters Ben Shephard &
Ranvir Singh
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The Hospital Dog
(Paperback)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
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Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by
the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, The Hospital Dog is a big-hearted tale
about a very special, very brave dog.
Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot,
Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE’S NOT!
After their breakfast and a swim in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose
jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of
Wallaby Ward and they’re always pleased to see her too; from a crying
baby to a bored teenager – a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers
everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn’t stop there and
when one of her patients is in trouble, it’s up to Dot to save the day!
A fantastic rhyming story from the creators of the bestselling picture
book, The Detective Dog – winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award.
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Golly Wally
(Hardcover)
Michaela R. Johnson; Illustrated by Vector Family
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R558
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_______________ The second book in the New York Times bestselling
Cursebreaker series: a lush, contemporary fantasy retelling of
Beauty and the Beast. _______________ Find the heir, win the crown.
Win the crown, save the kingdom. Harper has freed Prince Rhen from
the curse that almost destroyed his kingdom. But all is not well;
rumours are rife that there is a rival heir with a stronger claim
to the throne and that 'Princess' Harper of Disi is nothing but a
fraud. Grey has fled the castle carrying a terrible secret. When he
is discovered by soldiers and returned to Ironrose by force, Grey's
allegiances begin to shift. And as he grows closer to an enemy
princess, he is forced to decide whether he will stand against Rhen
for the crown he never wanted ... For more fantasy romance, don't
miss Brigid Kemmerer's heart-stopping Defy the Night series.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true
story of Helen Keller. Little Helen was curious and eager to learn
about the world. After contracting an illness during childhood, she
became deaf and blind at the age of one and was unable to talk.
Helen and her family found ways to connect with each other, such as
hand-signing. But when Anne Sullivan, a teacher, came into her
life, Helen discovered more ways to communicate with the wider
world, learning finger-spelling and how to talk. This saw her
become the first deaf-blind person to earn a university degree, and
led her to tour the world advocating for the rights of disabled
people. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky
illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical
timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of this
amazing woman's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling
series of books and educational games that explore the lives of
outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and
activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began
life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers
inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats.
The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading
aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children . Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the
incredible life of Amanda Gorman, America's astounding young poet
and activist. From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she
could get her hands on, from books to cereal boxes. Growing up with
an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, Amanda had
to work hard, but ultimately she took great strength from her
experiences. After hearing her teacher read aloud to the class, she
knew that she wanted to become a poet, and nothing would stand in
her way. At the age of 19, she became America's first-ever National
Youth Poet Laureate. And, after performing her inspiring poem 'The
Hill We Climb' at the Presidential Inauguration in January 2021,
she became an icon across the world. This inspiring book features
stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back,
including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a
detailed profile of the incredible young poet and activist's life
so far. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books
and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Join SPUD, the Super Perceptive Undercover Detectives, on their
first fast-paced detective adventure. Getting your first hearing
aids can be nerve-wracking; especially when you have to wear them
to school. When Callie realises her new hearing aids - 'the Slugs'
- give her the unique ability to communicate with Bo the Mynah
bird, some of her worries are lifted. In fact, having a pair of
eyes in the sky might come in handy... The duo team up with
Callie's best friend, Grace, as they set out to catch a local thief
who has been causing trouble all over town. Includes high-speed
chases, a very peckish bird and purple POO! A new mystery series,
illustrated by Louise Forshaw and perfect for reluctant readers.
It's Kind of a Funny Story meets Turtles All the Way Down in this
harrowing yet hopeful account of a teen living with Tourette
syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder while contemplating his
own mortality. Ten: three little letters, one ordinary number. For
Troy Hayes, a 16-year-old suffering from Tourette syndrome and
obsessive-compulsive disorder, the number ten dictates his life,
forcing him to do everything by its exacting rhythm. Fed up with
the humiliation, loneliness, and physical pain, Troy creates a list
of ten things to do by the tenth anniversary of his diagnosis
culminating in suicide. But the process of working his way through
the list changes Troy. He becomes friends with Khory, who
unwittingly helps Troy cross off items on his list, even as she
shows him that life may have more possibilities than he imagined.
Rose Ayling-Ellis combines sweet stories and sign language in this picture book teaching BSL to young children. Join Rose and Kitten Casper in this early morning story for 0-5 year olds and learn to sign along the way. Every page shows Baby Rose introducing a new sign to her Kitten Casper, with a simple step-by-step for young readers to follow and join in too. This sign language board book for children offers: Content written by award-winning actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, a longstanding pioneer for the deaf community.A board book series teaching sign language to very beginners in a simple and engaging way.Cute illustrations by Margarida Sampaio on every page to engage young children and introduce simple signs.In Rose signs Good Morning!, Rose Ayling-Ellis is the star of the story, sharing her own experiences and very special message with her youngest generation of readers and listeners. Baby Rose and Kitten Casper share and sign their morning routine, which is full of fun and healthy habits for little ones developing a love of books. Whether children need to or want to learn the basics of BSL, or parents are simply trying to get their children into good routines, this is the perfect place to start.
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