For eleven year old Holly, the last six weeks have been the worst of her young life. Her mother lies in a coma following a car accident, the doctors unable to say when, if ever, she might regain consciousness. With Christmas just one week away, Holly's one wish is to have her mother home with her on Christmas Day - a wish she knows is unlikely to be fulfilled. Then, on the eve of her twelfth birthday, her dad buys her a magician's set from a strange old man he bumps into by accident in town. The set proves to be very special; a spell book and a real wand, and suddenly Holly finds that magic exists everywhere - even in the saddest moments of her life. Under the guidance of Charlie, Holly learns to do the sort of magic we can only dream about, with hilarious and sometimes dangerous results! As Holly's life begins to brighten, she still holds onto her one true wish - to have her mother home again, and muses over the opening words in the spell book: This book is for the use of Holly Jackson Congratulations on being chosen All is yours until your wishes are fulfilled With Christmas fast approaching and an evil character trying to take the wand for himself, can Holly find it in herself to rise to the challenges that face her and get back the one thing she wants most of all?

Now available in a gorgeous new package, Sarah Crossan's exquisite debut novel explores first love, friendship and quiet courage. It will leave you sad, happy and wanting more.

Sometimes I want to tear off my clothes

And show them I'm the same

Underneath -

Maybe better.

Life is lonely for Kasienka. She misses her old home in Poland, her mother's heart is breaking, and at her new English school friends are scarce. But when someone new swims into her life, Kasienka learns that there is more than one way to stay afloat.

This stunning novel from multi-award-winning author Sarah Crossan explores how to pick up the pieces when everything you know is turned on its head and you have to start all over again.

Marius het 'n nare ouma - 'n klaerige ou ding wat hom nie wil uitlos nie. Sy is selfsugtig en lelik, sy haat kinders en soms maak sy hom so bang dat hy dink dat sy seker 'n heks moet wees. Marius moet altyd sy ouma se medisyne onthou. Maar hy het spesiale planne vir haar elfuur-dosis - die soort onheilige planne wat net in 'n Roald Dahl-storie kan uitbroei. Nuwe uitgawes herdenk Roald Dahl se 100ste verjaardag in 2016.

Jody just can't bring himself to throw hard, so the ball usually falls short of its mark. Taunts of "catcher's got a glass arm" echo in his ears. Then injury is added to insult when he's beaned by a wild pitch—and suddenly he's having trouble hitting as well as throwing. What good is a ball player who's afraid of the ball?

Childhood friends, Ben and Ray, find their innocent war games become real as the Great War rages around them. Set during the First World War, in simple rhyme, Where the Poppies Now Grow takes readers on a journey of friendship set against a changing landscape of innocence, of war and then finally, of peace. Nominated for Kate Greenaway Medal 2015 Nominated for Carnegie Medal 2015 Shortlisted for Hampshire School Book Award 2014 Finalist Educational Book Award - Education Resources Award 2015" Ideal resource for Remembrance, PSHE and SMSC.

Pea lives in a flat at Number 7 Evergreen Street. It's a grey building in a grey street, in a grey city. Inside the building, however, it's not grey at all. Pea and her parents have lots of amazing, colourful neighbours. One day, an army of construction workers turn up on the street and start putting up brand new buildings. When it looks like Number 7 Evergreen Street is going to be demolished, Pea has to think quickly to save her home. A special book that explores the value of communities and nature.

Best of the Year: NYPL - Chicago Public Library - American Indians in Children's Literature

Ezra Cloud hates living in Northeast Minneapolis. His father is a professor of their language, Ojibwe, at a local college, so they have to be there. But Ezra hates the dirty, polluted snow around them. He hates being away from the rez at Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation. And he hates the local bully in his neighborhood, Matt Schroeder, who terrorizes Ezra and his friend Nora George.

Ezra gets into a terrible fight with Matt at school defending Nora, and that same night, Matt's house burns down. Instantly, Ezra becomes a prime suspect. Knowing he won't get a fair deal, and knowing his innocence, Ezra's family sends him away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada, while the investigation is ongoing. But the Schroeders are looking for him…

Hierdie bundel bevat, soos die titel aandui, ’n versameling heeltemal nuwe en oorspronklike gedigte. Dit bou voort op die wonderlike tradisie van DJ Opperman se Kleuterverseboek en Klein Verseboek, en dek onderwerpe wat met die destydse bundels nog nie deel was van kinders se leefwêreld nie, soos rekenaars, selfone, e-pos, internet en sms.

Die 250 verse deur 100 bydraers sluit in bekende en nuwe skrywers soos Hennie Aucamp, François Bloemhof, Philip de Vos, Hans du Plessis, Franci Greyling, Jaco Jacobs, Lucas Malan en Fanie Viljoen.

Die bundel bestaan uit drie afdelings: kleuterverse (2 tot 4 jaar), kinderverse (5 tot 7 jaar) en amper-tieners (8 tot 10 jaar). Temas wat gedek word sluit in: gesin en familie, speelgoed en troeteldiere, diere en natuur, pret en humor, tegnologie en beroep, vriendskap en verhoudings, eetgewoontes en maniere, liggaam en gesondheid, fantasie en sprokies, gril en gruwel, sport en spel, aktuele kwessies en sosiale verantwoordelikheid. ’n Lys wat die gedigte per onderwerp aandui, verskyn agterin sodat die bundel ook geskik is vir skoolgebruik.

Shif is just an ordinary schoolboy who loves chess and playing with his best friend. But, one day, he is forced to leave home to avoid conscription into the army. He embarks on an epic journey, in which he encounters dangers and cruelties - and great acts of human kindness - as he bravely makes his way to a future he can only imagine.

Told in the powerful first person, this startling debut novel will encourage understanding and empathy in young readers, and allow the news headlines of the day to resonate with the humanity involved in creating them.

Help young children recognize difficult feelings and learn anger management techniques. Award-winning author and psychologist Dr. Deborah Serani and illustrator Kyra Teis team up again for a companion to Sometimes When Ia m Sad that tackles the difficult feeling of anger. Anger is often an overwhelming emotion for children. Using gentle and straightforward language, Sometimes When I'm Mad describes a child's experience with anger and the many ways it can surface, along with ways children can use anger management techniques. For example: ? When anger leads to stomachaches or other discomfort, asking for a hug can help ? When an angry child yells or stomps, making things right with others can bring some relief ? When big feelings create confusion or distress, talking with an adult can provide comfort A special section for adults offers more information on how anger is expressed by children of varying ages and discusses how to help children manage and express their anger in healthy ways. Especially useful for counselors, social workers, teachers, parents, and any other adults caring for children who struggle with anger.Sometimes When collection With quiet, sensitive illustrations, the Sometimes When collection helps young children work through big feelings, such as sadness and anger. The stories are accessible to children and grounded in research from an author with over thirty years of experience as a clinical psychologist. A special section at the back of each book provides more information and activities to help young children work through their feelings.

In this multigenerational tale, a grandfather is turning 100 years old. To celebrate, he takes his grandson on a hot air balloon ride to show him special places from this past. From where he went to school, to where he met grandma, early readers will be delighted by this heartfelt picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.