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Skomakarens sagolika lampa - Swedish Edition of The Shoemaker's Splendid Lamp (Swedish, Hardcover): Tuula Pere Skomakarens sagolika lampa - Swedish Edition of The Shoemaker's Splendid Lamp (Swedish, Hardcover)
Tuula Pere; Illustrated by Georgia Styloy; Translated by Mai-Le Timonen Wahlstroem
R637 R573 Discovery Miles 5 730 Save R64 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Misfit (Paperback): Charli Howard Misfit (Paperback)
Charli Howard 1
R365 R330 Discovery Miles 3 300 Save R35 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'Hilarious and a timely look at women and our bodies' Juno Dawson

'Honest, rebellious and completely refreshing' Fearne Cotton

Charli Howard grew up thinking that she wasn't good enough. She wasn't pretty enough. She wasn't rich enough. She wasn't thin enough. Fitting in wasn't exactly easy. Looking at the smiling girls in magazines, she came to the obvious conclusion: to be accepted, she has to be 'perfect'. She had to be a model.

But what magazines don't tell you is that you can't Photoshop your problems away, and they can Photoshop a lot. So, when you're the thinnest you've ever been, your agency fires you, and you're battling anxiety and an eating disorder to boot, how do you get through it? You get angry, go viral and discover that, after all that, you're not alone. At least that's what Charli did.

Titanic - The Ship of Dreams (Paperback, Revised edition): Robert Plant Titanic - The Ship of Dreams (Paperback, Revised edition)
Robert Plant
R170 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R17 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The ship that could never sink, the ship of dreams, became a ship of nightmares as it sank beneath the freezing Atlantic Ocean. Colliding with a massive iceberg, it was as much the arrogance of the ship's owners and operators that caused the tragedy of the Titanic on 14th April 1912. 1,517 people perished that night but there was at least one man who was focused on saving souls amidst the horror. As the icy waters brought the life of John Harper to a close he still had the energy to call one final person to come to Christ. This is a story of tragedy but it is also a story of faith and courage and eternal hope.

Suutarin hieno lamppu - Finnish Edition of The Shoemaker's Splendid Lamp (Finnish, Hardcover): Tuula Pere Suutarin hieno lamppu - Finnish Edition of The Shoemaker's Splendid Lamp (Finnish, Hardcover)
Tuula Pere; Illustrated by Georgia Styloy
R637 R573 Discovery Miles 5 730 Save R64 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Hallonroed - Swedish Edition of Raspberry Red (Swedish, Hardcover): Tuula Pere Hallonroed - Swedish Edition of Raspberry Red (Swedish, Hardcover)
Tuula Pere; Illustrated by Georgia Stylou; Translated by Angelika Nikolowski-Bogomoloff
R640 R576 Discovery Miles 5 760 Save R64 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Vadelmanpunainen - Finnish Edition of Raspberry Red (Finnish, Hardcover): Tuula Pere Vadelmanpunainen - Finnish Edition of Raspberry Red (Finnish, Hardcover)
Tuula Pere; Illustrated by Georgia Styloy
R640 R576 Discovery Miles 5 760 Save R64 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Ha Ha Bonk Book (Paperback): Janet Ahlberg The Ha Ha Bonk Book (Paperback)
Janet Ahlberg
R197 R177 Discovery Miles 1 770 Save R20 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This book includes riddles, jokes and humorous poems about animals, school, sports, and brothers and sisters.

Captured! The Incredible True Story of Thomas Pellow (Hardcover): Craig Green Captured! The Incredible True Story of Thomas Pellow (Hardcover)
Craig Green; Illustrated by Oliver Hurst
R425 R393 Discovery Miles 3 930 Save R32 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Make Meatballs Sing - The Life and Art of Sister Corita Kent (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Matthew Burgess Make Meatballs Sing - The Life and Art of Sister Corita Kent (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Matthew Burgess; Illustrated by Kara Kramer
R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Deeply influenced by her religious beliefs and fired up by the social justice causes of her day, artist, designer, and educator Corita Kent was a nun like no other! A 2022 Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf Selection A 2022 ALA Notable Children's Book A Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2021 A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books of 2021 A Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) Loveliest Children's Book of 2021 A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of 2022, of Outstanding Merit Nominated for a 2021 Ezra Jack Keats Writing Award Featured in the 2021 Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition A 2021 NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book for Children's Nonfiction A Booklist Top Ten Arts Books for Youth of 2021 A CCBC (Cooperative Children's Book Center) Choices Best Children's Book, 2022 Stars from Booklist, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and more! Corita Kent (1918-1986) lived a remarkable life as an artist, educator, nun, and activist. Unapologetically holding true to herself and her beliefs, Corita spread a powerful message of love, hope, and justice with her work, as it evolved from figurative and religious art, to serigraphs incorporating the sacred and the ordinary, to a sparser, more introspective style. This timely story will draw readers into the life of a singular woman whose work and commitment invite us all to seek joy in the everyday, to observe the world with open eyes, and to question and see beyond the existing frameworks of society. Thoughtfully written by Matthew Burgess and vibrantly illustrated by Kara Kramer, this beautiful biography, made in close collaboration with the Corita Art Center, includes reproductions of Corita's works, a chronology, and author and illustrator notes.

Survivors Of Land, Sea And Sky - Inspiring true stories of survival (Paperback): Ben Hubbard Survivors Of Land, Sea And Sky - Inspiring true stories of survival (Paperback)
Ben Hubbard
R270 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R29 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Prepare to be amazed by these incredible tales of human strength and determination in the face of disaster. Read 15 amazing survival stories, and let the exciting narrative text and dramatic illustrations drop you right into the action.

Disasters often make the headlines, but this book focusses on the survivors. Find out how these real-life heroes survived volcanic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, plane crashes, shark attacks and much more, using only their wits, their determination and the most basic of tools. From the much anticipated 2018 rescue of the 13 Thai boys who were trapped in a cave, to Steve Callahan, who was adrift at sea for 76 days, you'll be astonished by these thrilling stories of survival.

- Akramer Naacher Ghungur 2021 - - The Story of Akram Khan (Bengali, Hardcover): Samira Ahmed - Akramer Naacher Ghungur 2021 - - The Story of Akram Khan (Bengali, Hardcover)
Samira Ahmed; Illustrated by Humayra Kabir; Translated by Rizwana Tasneem, Zinat Wali
R285 Discovery Miles 2 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Where the Red Fern Grows - The Story of Two Dogs and a Boy (Paperback): Wilson Rawls Where the Red Fern Grows - The Story of Two Dogs and a Boy (Paperback)
Wilson Rawls
R205 R190 Discovery Miles 1 900 Save R15 (7%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Billy, Old Dan and Little Ann -- a Boy and His Two Dogs...

A loving threesome, they ranged the dark hills and river bottoms of Cherokee country. Old Dan had the brawn, Little Ann had the brains -- and Billy had the will to train them to be the finest hunting team in the valley. Glory and victory were coming to them, but sadness waited too. And close by was the strange and wonderful power that's only found...

An exciting tale of love and adventure you'll never forget.

Where The Heart Is (Hardcover): Irma Gold Where The Heart Is (Hardcover)
Irma Gold; Illustrated by Susannah Crispe
R319 Discovery Miles 3 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In 2011, Dindim the Magellanic penguin, washed up on an island beach near Rio de Janeiro. He was rescued by a man called Joao, who nursed him back to health, and created a lifelong bond. Since then, Dindim has spent most of every year with Joao, leaving only to travel 8000 miles to the Patagonia coasts of Argentina and Chile. Where the Heart Is was inspired by this extraordinary true story. With beautiful prose and stunning illustrations, Dindim's story will capture the hearts of young readers and adults alike. His journey across the ocean highlights both the little penguin's intrepid nature and the variety of wildlife he meets along the way. From whales to albatross, children will discover the kaleidoscope of life that exists in the ocean. Where the Heart Is also offers a window into discussing big issues with young readers, such as the oil spill that almost killed Dindim, and the effects of climate change on animal habitats. Magellanic penguins are a near threatened species, and it is vitally important to increase our awareness of the dangers faced by these beautiful birds. Poignant, moving, funny and heartfelt, Dindim and Joao's story is a celebration of friendship and nature. It explores the deep bond that can form between humans and animals, and encourages children to think more about the incredible animals who share our world.

A Journey Toward Hope (Hardcover): Victor Hinojosa, Coert Voorhees A Journey Toward Hope (Hardcover)
Victor Hinojosa, Coert Voorhees; Illustrated by Susan Guevara
R398 Discovery Miles 3 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Four unaccompanied migrant children come together along the arduous journey north through Mexico to the United States border in this ode to the power of hope and connection even in the face of uncertainty and fear. Every year, roughly 50,000 unaccompanied minors arrive at the US/Mexico border to present themselves for asylum or related visas. The majority of these children are non-Mexicans fleeing the systemic violence of Central America's "Northern Triangle": Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. A Journey Toward Hope tells the story of Rodrigo, a 14-year-old escaping Honduran violence; Alessandra, a 10-year-old Guatemalan whose first language is Q'eqchi'; and the Salvadoran siblings Laura and Nando. Though their reasons for making the trip are different and the journey northward is perilous, the four children band together, finding strength in one another as they share the dreams of their past and the hopes for their future. A Journey Toward Hope is written in collaboration with Baylor University's Social Innovation Collaborative, with illustrations by the award-winning Susan Guevara (Chato's Kitchen, American Library Association Notable Book, New York Public Library's 100 Great Children's Books / 100 Years). It includes four pages of nonfiction back matter with additional information and resources created by Baylor University's Global Hunger and Migration Project.

The Peace Tree from Hiroshima - The Little Bonsai with a Big Story (Hardcover): Sandra Moore The Peace Tree from Hiroshima - The Little Bonsai with a Big Story (Hardcover)
Sandra Moore; Illustrated by Kazumi Wilds
R376 Discovery Miles 3 760 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

**Winner of the 2017 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award ** **Winner of the 2015 Gelett Burgess Award for Best Intercultural Book** **Winner of the 2015 Silver Evergreen Medal for World Peace** This true children's story is told by a little bonsai tree, called Miyajima, that lived with the same family in the Japanese city of Hiroshima for more than 300 years before being donated to the National Arboretum in Washington DC in 1976 as a gesture of friendship between America and Japan to celebrate the American Bicentennial. From the Book: "In 1625, when Japan was a land of samurai and castles, I was a tiny pine seedling. A man called Itaro Yamaki picked me from the forest where I grew and took me home with him. For more than three hundred years, generations of the Yamaki family trimmed and pruned me into a beautiful bonsai tree. In 1945, our household survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In 1976, I was donated to the National Arboretum in Washington D.C., where I still live today--the oldest and perhaps the wisest tree in the bonsai museum."

Polar Explorers for Kids - Historic Expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic with 21 Activities (Paperback): Maxine Snowden Polar Explorers for Kids - Historic Expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic with 21 Activities (Paperback)
Maxine Snowden
R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Describes the travels and adventures of Arctic and Antarctic explorers throughout history, from Eric the Red in 981 or 982 to Gretel Ehrlich in 2000.

Fatty Legs (10th Anniversary Edition) (Hardcover, New edition): Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, Christy Jordan-Fenton Fatty Legs (10th Anniversary Edition) (Hardcover, New edition)
Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, Christy Jordan-Fenton; Illustrated by Liz Amini-Holmes; Foreword by Debbie Reese
R436 Discovery Miles 4 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The beloved story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers. Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton's powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir's 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book's impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home. New content includes a foreword from Dr. Debbie Reese, noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children's Literature, while Christy Jordan-Fenton, mother of Margaret's grandchildren and a key player in helping Margaret share her stories, discusses the impact of the book in a new preface. With important updates since it first hit the shelves a decade ago, this new edition of Fatty Legs will continue to resonate with readers young and old.

Michelle Obama - The Fantastically Feminist (and Totally True) Story of the Inspirational Activist and Campaigner (Paperback):... Michelle Obama - The Fantastically Feminist (and Totally True) Story of the Inspirational Activist and Campaigner (Paperback)
Anna Doherty
R201 R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Save R18 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This is the absolutely astonishing, fantastically feminist and, best of all, totally true story of one amazingly inspirational global icon! Meet the marvellous Michelle Obama: A+ student, passionate piano player, and a girl who's not afraid to dream big. Determined to make the world a better place, the grown up Michelle gets to work in helping the community in whatever way she can. But then she meets and falls in love with Barack Obama, who is equally passionate about changing the world and he tells her he wants to become the first African American President of the United States, Michelle knows it's time to really find her voice... An inspiring, empowering, fantastically feminist and totally true story, perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams and Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls!

Real Kids Real Stories Real Change - Courageous Actions Around the World (Paperback): Real Kids Real Stories Real Change - Courageous Actions Around the World (Paperback)
R396 Discovery Miles 3 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Eleven-year-old Tilly saved lives in Thailand by warning people that a tsunami was coming. Fifteen-year-old Malika fought against segregation in her Alabama town. Ten-year-old Jean-Dominic won a battle against pesticides--and the cancer they caused in his body. Six-year-old Ryan raised $800,000 to drill water wells in Africa. And twelve-year-old Haruka invented a new environmentally friendly way to scoop dog poop. With the right role models, any child can be a hero. Thirty true stories profile kids who used their heads, their hearts, their courage, and sometimes their stubbornness to help others and do extraordinary things. As young readers meet these boys and girls from around the world, they may wonder, "What kind of hero lives inside of me?"

The Underground Abductor: Bigger & Badder Edition (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #5) (Hardcover): Nathan Hale The Underground Abductor: Bigger & Badder Edition (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #5) (Hardcover)
Nathan Hale
R371 Discovery Miles 3 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A deluxe, oversized edition of the original Underground Abductor graphic novel-with 16 pages of new material!The Bigger & Badder editions of Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales continue. Araminta Ross was born an enslaved person in Delaware in the early 19th century. After years of backbreaking labor and the constant threat of being sold and separated from her family, she escaped and traveled north to freedom. Once there, she changed her name to Harriet Tubman. As an "abductor" on the Underground Railroad, she risked her life helping countless enslaved people escape to freedom. Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales are graphic novels that tell the thrilling, shocking, gruesome, and true stories of American history. Read them all-if you dare!

America Border Culture Dreamer - The Young Immigrant Experience from A to Z (Hardcover): Wendy Ewald America Border Culture Dreamer - The Young Immigrant Experience from A to Z (Hardcover)
Wendy Ewald
R467 Discovery Miles 4 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In a unique collaboration with photographer and educator Wendy Ewald, eighteen immigrant teenagers create an alphabet defining their experiences in pictures and words. Wendy helped the teenagers pose for and design the photographs, interviewing them along the way about their own journeys and perspectives. America Border Culture Dreamer presents Wendy and the students' poignant and powerful images and definitions along with their personal stories of change, hardship, and hope. Created in a collaboration with Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, this book casts a new light on the crucial, under-heard voices of teenage immigrants themselves, making a vital contribution to the timely national conversation about immigration in America.

Girl Out of Place (Paperback): Syl Van Duyn Girl Out of Place (Paperback)
Syl Van Duyn; Translated by Ernestine Hoegen
R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

At the end of the war, Nell is released from an internment camp in Indonesia. While searching for her father in the chaos, she meets and becomes close to Tim, who is looking for his family too. Nell's journey takes her first to Singapore then to a new life and new friends in Australia. Finally, she has a ticket to visit her father in the Netherlands. But will Nell really be able to settle there - and will she ever see Tim again? Based on a true story, this is an exciting tale of courage and friendship, hope and determination, about the search for love and a place to finally call home.

!Sigue Avanzando, Henry! - Una Inspiradora Historia de Perseverancia Frente al Racismo (Spanish, Hardcover): Ayanna Murray !Sigue Avanzando, Henry! - Una Inspiradora Historia de Perseverancia Frente al Racismo (Spanish, Hardcover)
Ayanna Murray; Illustrated by Estefania Razo
R550 Discovery Miles 5 500 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Into the White - Scott'S Antarctic Odyssey (Paperback): Joanna Grochowicz Into the White - Scott'S Antarctic Odyssey (Paperback)
Joanna Grochowicz 1
R237 R218 Discovery Miles 2 180 Save R19 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This is the story of Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova expedition and the memorable characters, who with a band of shaggy ponies and savage dogs, followed a man they trusted into the unknown. Battling storms at sea, impenetrable pack ice, man-eating whales, crevasses, blizzards, bad food, extreme temperatures, and equal measures of hunger, agony and snow blindness, the team pushes on against all odds. But will the weather hold? Will their rations be adequate? How will they know when they get there? And who invited the Norwegians? Into the White will leave you on the edge of your seat, hoping against hope that Scott and his men just might survive their Antarctic ordeal and live to tell the tale.

Encounter (Hardcover): Brittany Luby Encounter (Hardcover)
Brittany Luby; Illustrated by Michaela Goade
R461 Discovery Miles 4 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Meet Fisher. His ancestors have paddled these waters for generations. Meet Sailor. He has come from far away, to explore lands beyond his own shores. What will happen when they meet each another? Based on the real journal kept by French explorer Jacques Cartier in 1534, Encounter imagines a first meeting between a French sailor and a Stadaconan fisher. As they navigate their differences with curiosity and openness, the wise animals around them note their similarities, illuminating common ground. This extraordinary vision by Brittany Luby, Professor of Indigenous History, is paired with art by Michaela Goade, winner of 2018 American Indian Youth Literature Best Picture Book Award. Encounter is a luminous telling from two Indigenous creators that invites readers to reckon with an uncomfortable past, and to welcome, together, a future that is yet unchartered.

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