From the creators of the Caldecott Honor Book "Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems "comes a celebration of ubiquitous life forms among us. Newbery Honor-winning poet Joyce Sidman presents another unusual blend of fine poetry and fascinating science illustrated in exquisite hand-colored linocuts by Caldecott Honor artist Beckie Prange.
Ubiquitous (yoo-bik-wi-tuhs): Something that is (or seems to be) everywhere at the same time.
Why is the beetle, born 265 million years ago, still with us today? (Because its wings mutated and hardened). How did the gecko survive 160 million years? (By becoming nocturnal and developing sticky toe pads.) How did the shark and the crow and the tiny ant survive millions and millions of years? When 99 percent of all life forms on earth have become extinct, why do some survive? And survive not just in one place, but in many places: in deserts, in ice, in lakes and puddles, inside houses and forest and farmland? Just how do they become ubiquitous?

Find out how a forest is made in this beautiful picture book written by Waterstones award-winning Sally Nicholls and illustrated by rising star Carolina Rabei. Who makes a forest? A wizard, a giant, an emperor? Come on a walk with Grandpa to discover how a forest is made, and see how a thousand tiny things can come together to change the face of the earth... Poetically written by award-winning Sally Nicholls and beautifully illustrated by Carolina Rabei, this gorgeous book features a non-fiction section about the different types of forests around the world, their importance to our ecosystem and the impact of deforestation on our planet.

A look back at the big events of the very strange year that was 2020 - from coronavirus to viral jokes and home-schooling fun. How will you do in the Big Quiz of the Year? Were you watching out for wacky weather? Have you written your Toy Show wishlist? Crammed full of trivia, quizzes, games and fascinating facts, this year's annual will also include an interview with super scientist Luke O'Neill. This definitive bumper book of the year covers all the unusual things that happened in 2020, as well as history, sport, jokes, riddles and pages for you to fill in your own record of the very strange year gone by. The Great Big Irish Annual 2021 will be on the top of Christmas lists in every home!

This tale is about a kind and caring squirrel that is faced with prejudice from her fellow woodland creatures. Despite their unwillingness to accept her, Sybil still finds that she can help those around her, as her heart-of-gold sees more than what is just skin deep. This charming story focuses on the value of being a unique individual who manages to cope with rejection and still show love and concern for others. The tale will help children, who also feel marginalised, to appreciate their individual worth, as the story gently relates the values of dignity, equality and respect for all.

Have you ever felt like staying in bed and skipping school? Chloe is really, really....really tired and knows that feeling so hatches a plan. Join Chloe as she tries to outfox her parents and then the doctor. Can you guess what the diagnosis might be?

A wonderful learning book which has been designed to nurture engaged learning for children into learning new words and phrases used in their everyday life.