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Boy Underground is a powerful adventure story of Hugo, an autistic
boy who decides to go all the way into the Paris underground to
find a place where he belongs. For Hugo, the world can be too loud
and bright. He likes the quiet. He likes the dark. And he loves
maps. When Hugo learns that there's a whole other world under
Paris, a network of tunnels, quarries and catacombs mapped beneath
his feet, he sets off on an adventure. Navigating secret passages,
narrowly escaping robbers and returning to old friends, Hugo
discovers more than just buried treasure ...
"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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A sparky middle-grade series from TV comedian Rosie Jones. Perfect
for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK DIARIES. 'Fresh, funny and
ultra cool' - Jacqueline Wilson Hello! My name is Edie Eckhart and
I'm eleven years old. I'm a little bit different. I have a
disability called cerebral palsy, so I talk slowly and fall over a
lot. It's never really bothered me because I've never known
anything else. Edie Eckhart is Excited with a capital E to start
secondary school with her best friend Oscar - the fish to her
chips, the bananas to her custard. But when she and Oscar are put
into different tutor groups on their first day, Edie is devastated.
Who will play secret hangman with her in class? Who will she eat
sausage rolls with? But while she's plotting her reunion with
Oscar, she accidentally gets cast as the lead in the school play.
As Edie discovers a passion for performance, she also finds new
friendships, talents, and dreams. After all, it's easy to shine on
and off the stage when you're Amazing with a capital A. 'This book
is as funny and warm as a sausage roll. I loved it!' Jenny
McLachlan, author of Land of Roar 'Enjoyable and uplifting.
Everyone needs an Edie Eckhart in their lives.' Jen Carney, author
of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G
'Earmuffs to the Moon' is a story of bravery, self-discovery,
wonder and awe. It is a celebration of our majestic universe as
seen through the eyes of Sara, an autistic girl who has dreams of
shooting into space. She is a girl who refuses to sit inside the
box that society places her in. Instead, she embraces what the
world would call her 'differences,' for these differences are
indeed her superpowers. She is a girl who marks her own path; a
path that takes her to a magical place amongst the stars! This Book
Includes: -A Space is Ace resource and fact page -Information for
Parents -Further reading links to learn more about Autism
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.
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!
The Wonky Donkey picture book has sold over two million copies
worldwide - now with a shiny foil cover, it's the perfect gift! Who
ever heard of a spunky hanky-panky cranky stinky-dinky lanky
honky-tonky winky wonky donkey? This hilarious book will have
children - and adults - braying with laughter! Lyrical,
laugh-out-loud story and beautiful illustrations A special edition
with a bright shiny foiled cover! A fantastic gift for anyone who
loves to laugh THE WONKY DONKEY FAMILY - COLLECT THEM ALL The Wonky
Donkey Picture book paperback Picture book and CD Board book Mini
book and cuddly toy set Sound book eBook The Dinky Donkey Picture
book paperback Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set eBook The
Grinny Granny Donkey Picture book paperback Board book Mini book
and cuddly toy set eBook COMING SOON: Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise
Picture book paperback eBook
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!
_______________ 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.
Third-grader Aven Green has been baking for a really long time . .
. since last week! Now Aven is ready to shake things up by entering
the exciting world of competitive baking with her friends Kayla,
Sujata, and Emily. Aven knows she's an expert baker. So what if she
doesn't have arms? That's just the way she was born. And honestly,
she's a whiz at mixing and measuring with her feet. The one skill
Aven hasn't mastered in the kitchen: working together with her
friends. Before long they are fighting over whose dessert is the
best. Will adding friends to the mix turn into a recipe for
disaster for Aven?
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