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We now call it The Great Realisation and, yes, since then there
have been many. But that's the story of how it started ... and why
hindsight's 2020. First performed online in response to the
Covid-19 pandemic, Tomos Roberts' heartfelt poem, with its message
of hope and resilience, has been viewed over 60 million times and
translated into over 20 languages. Adapted by Ashley Banjo and
Diversity into a BAFTA-winning dance performance for Britain's Got
Talent! As featured in the official BBC New Years Eve fireworks
spectacular! 'A beautiful book and beautifully illustrated' - Kate
Garraway, Good Morning Britain Written in the form of a bedtime
story, The Great Realisation is a celebration of the many things -
from simple acts of kindness, to applauding the heroic efforts of
our key workers - that have brought us together at a time of global
crisis. It captures, with magical resonance, the thoughts and
feelings of millions in lockdown, as we adapted to a new way of
life, found joy in unexpected places, cast aside old habits and
reflected on what truly matters to us. The Great Realisation is a
timely reminder that, even during our most challenging moments,
there is always hope. Tomos's second book, The World Awaits, was
published in July 2021 and he was commissioned by the Royal British
Legion to write an Armistice Day poem, Alive With Poppies, which he
performed at the Royal Albert Hall in commemoration of 100 years of
the poppy. He wrote a Christmas poem, 'I Actually, Love London' for
BBC London in December 2021. 'This fairytale-style story provides a
springboard for discussion of current events with children, and
presents a more optimistic view of the future in a time where the
outlook often seems bleak' - School Library Journal, US
Introduce little ones to Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the
Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and the Princess
and the Pea in this gorgeous book. With simple text and beautiful
illustrations by Lorena Alvarez throughout, the stories are perfect
for reading aloud to young children or for older children to read
by themselves.
Cam, her father, and her best friend can't pass up eating at the
best pizza place in the world. But they can't leave the mall until
they solve the mystery of the missing jacket. Will Cam's
photographic memory be enough to solve the case? Illustrations.
An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! From the Newbery Medal and
Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes the
first book in a searing, breathtaking trilogy that tells the story
of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family. In
his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family,
playing oware with his grandfather and swimming in the river Offin.
He's warned though, to never go to the river at night. His brother
tells him "There are things about the water you do not know. " Like
what? Kofi asks. "The beasts." His brother answers. One fateful
night, the unthinkable happens and in a flash, Kofi's world turns
upside down. Kofi soon ends up in a fight for his life and what
happens next will send him on a harrowing journey across land and
sea, and away from everything he loves. This spellbinding novel by
the author of The Crossover and Booked will take you on an
unforgettable adventure that will open your eyes and break your
heart. The Door of No Return is an excellent choice for independent
reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.
A stunning and picture book reissue of the "brilliant" (The New
York Times Book Review) classic Mother Goose collection of over 300
rhymes illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Arnold Lobel. This
treasury of 302 timeless rhymes includes both favorite and less
familiar verses that are the foundation of any child's language
development, such as "This little pig went to market" and "There
was an old woman who lived in a shoe." In a starred review, School
Library Journal said this gorgeous collection was "brimming over
with energy...distinguished by abundant humor and a rich variety of
moods and styles."
Genre: Traditional fantasy story Learning Objectives: Language
Comprehension Strand 7: Give some reasons why things happen and
characters change. Writing Opportunities Strand 9: Make adventurous
word and language choices appropriate to the style and purpose of
the text (e.g. writing using connective phrases).
Will make you grin, grimace and gain gruesome lessons about the
perils of modern life Aunt Grizelda (Grizelda Schwarz, born October
31st, 1832, in Transylvania) graduated with a degree in Lycanthropy
from Kreep University, worked as a journalist for The Zombie Times
and then the women's magazine Haunted Homes, and now freelances
from a Yorkshire Moors belfry, where she lives with her pet
wolfhounds Fang and Baskerville, her bat Squeaky, and her serpents
Bella and Donna. Here she shares, in verse form, helpful tales of
children who've made such dreadful mistakes as playing with
lighters, looking at their smart phones instead of at traffic,
playing too many computer games, and eating bugs.
Have you ever wondered how our universe began? Or what it takes to
put humans on the moon? Do you know what happens in the microscopic
world of a life-saving vaccine? What would you do if you could
travel through space and time? Embark on the adventure of a
lifetime in this beautiful collection of up-to-the-minute essays,
mind-blowing facts and out-of-this-world colour photographs, by the
world's leading scientists including Professor Stephen Hawking
himself. This edition features brand-new content from Dr Mary
Dobson: Plagues, Pandemics and Planetary Health. This unmissable
volume was curated by Stephen and Lucy Hawking, whose series of
children's books George's Secret Key was a global hit. George's
stories are punctuated with fascinating real-life facts and
insights from leading scientists and now this incredible
non-fiction has been collected into one bumper volume, with new
content from key scientific figures and up-to-the-minute facts and
figures for readers in 2021. READERS LOVE UNLOCKING THE UNIVERSE:
"Despite its scientific content the essays are written in a very
accessible style and the many topics investigated which range from
the physical explanations of the universe to earth science to
robotics and future predictions. Highly recommended for curious
minds from around 10 years upwards" - Sue Warren, Blogger "My 9
y.o. loves this book. We've previously discussed a lot of the
concepts, but this seems to answer questions I hadn't thought of,
but my son wanted to know"
A brilliant, inclusive collection of traditional tales from around
the world featuring amazing women and girls. Once upon a time,
there was a handsome prince who - no, that's not right! Once upon a
time, there were strong, fierce women who plotted, schemed, took
action, showed kindness, used magic and trickery, and made their
own destiny. From the long-haired Petrosinella who escaped the
tower and broke the spell that the ogress had cast over her and
Nana Miriam who beat a hippo using politeness and magic, to Kate
Crackernuts who tried to save her stepsister from her mother's
curse, these are stories of girls doing it for themselves! With
stories drawn from all over the world, including China, Scotland,
Armenia, Italy and Nigeria, Lari Don presents heroine stories that
don't leave girls sitting around waiting to be saved by the
handsome prince.
A new gift edition of James K Baxter's classic poems for children,
illustrated by Kieran Rynhart. The poems in The Tree House are
light and easy read-alouds for classrooms or with
toddlers-on-the-couch. James K Baxter wrote these poems when he was
teaching in Lower Hutt in the 1950s. Successful in the classroom,
they have been regularly reprinted in anthologies and collections
and remain popular for their accessible rhythms, humour, and
quintessentially New Zealand settings. This new gift edition of
Baxter's poems is illustrated by Kieran Rynhart in dramatic spreads
and beautifully drawn details.
This song has a grace note, a tiny note that's there for
embellishment but can easily be ignored, not played. Tonight, I add
it in - just because. We can all do with an extra note of grace.
Grace Dalfinch is a talented violinist who longs to play
contemporary music in bars, but her mum forbids her. James Crux is
an aspiring street artist who promised his dad he wouldn't paint in
public until he's finished school. When Crux witnesses Grace's
impromptu performance on a deserted tram, he's inspired to paint
her and her violin; and when Grace stumbles across her portrait in
a Melbourne alley by an anonymous street artist, she sets out to
find its creator. Grace Notes is a debut YA verse novel, set in one
of the most locked-down cities in the world - Melbourne, 2020. For
fans of Cath Crowley and Pip Harry. 'A classic in the making; Grace
Notes is a vital balm of a book, a story to press into everybody's
hands.' DANIELLE BINKS 'Poetry, music and art, woven together in an
uplifting story about endless lockdowns and first love.' NOVA
WEETMAN 'Comer captures the beats of Melbourne's 2020 and the
unique experience of a generation of teens in one of the most
locked-down cities in the world.' Books+Publishing 'Heart and soul
triumph over Covid lockdowns and restrictions . . . Karen has used
the verse novel to beguile, dance and demand layers of emotion and
depth that only poetry can sustain. A masterful debut!' LORRAINE
MARWOOD 'Like the grace note of the title, this beautiful story
strikes the perfect tone, mixing colour, light and music at a time
when we needed it most.' NICOLE HAYES 'A Romeo & Juliet tale of
the modern era . . . Grace Notes [is] a compelling rallying cry for
the pursuit of passion, of perseverance in the face of adversity,
and the essential work of artists' Sydney Arts Guide
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Macbeth
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William Shakespeare; Illustrated by Daniele Dickman
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A wonderful retelling of this classic for English learners.
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A Library
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Nikki Giovanni; Illustrated by Erin K Robinson
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The crocodile said to the chimpanzee, "Chimpanzee, I want to be
free. The jungle jangle's not for me." Crocodile says goodbye to
the jungle and heads for the bright lights of London to find
freedom and adventure. But despite the famous sights, city life on
a stone-cold street begins to pall... Will crocodile tears become
real tears for friends, family and home? A fantastic picture book
for reading aloud by poetry legend Roger McGough and award-winning
animator Greg McLeod.
Give fun a chance! Surprise your mum with a chainsaw, be a bigger
star than Tom Cruise, save the world with a plate of vegetables,
start your new life in a taxi, rescue your family with a tomato,
send your dad into a panic with a tractor, do a good deed with a
paper bag on your head, pack your suitcase for a trip to the
spleen, upset your auntie with ten kilos of chocolate, swap a bomb
for three ice creams on a steam train . . . and lots more.
For everyone who loves the Little House books--a reissue of a charming collection of early stories and reminiscences by Laura Ingalls Wilder, along with essays and writings from her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane, who was an award-winning writer. This charming collection of early stories contains many never before published newspaper pieces, stories and essays by Laura Ingalls and Rose Wilder. Inspiring the popular series, these works are a vivid and personal testament to American life and history as seen by two remarkable pioneers.
One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools. These
retellings of Shakespeare stories focus on "The Taming of the
Shrew", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "The Merchant of Venice",
"Henry IV Part 1", "Henry V", "Twelfth Night", "Julius Caesar",
"Hamlet", "King Lear", "Macbeth" and "The Tempest".
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I Am Sam-I-Am
(Board book)
Tish Rabe; Illustrated by Tom Brannon
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A board book based on Green Eggs and Ham! for Dr. Seuss's youngest
fans! In this sweet, sturdy board book, Sam-I-Am shares the story
of how he persuades his friend to try green eggs and ham. (What's
Sam's secret? He never stops trying, of course!) Written in rhymed
verse, this funny board book is an ideal introduction to the story
for toddlers and preschoolers too young for the classic Beginner
Book. Now everyone in the family--even pre-readers--can share in
the fun and learn a valuable life lesson about trying new things!
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Hey Black Child
(Board book)
Useni Eugene Perkins; Illustrated by Bryan Collier
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HEY BLACK CHILD--do you know who you are? Who you really are? So
begins the widely-recited poem by Useni Eugene Perkins, to be
illustrated by award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier. An ode to
black children, this empowering board book is a celebration of
African-American lives that promotes the self-esteem, making this
both a timely and important book, especially in light of recent
events across America. Useni Eugene Perkins's "Hey Black Child" was
recently performed on Steve Harvey's show Little Big Shots by
four-year-old Pe'Tehn (www.youtube.com and, last Autumn was recited
by Pe'Tehn when she was three blowing away viewers and raising
awareness for the confidence-building text
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