Silver Medalist, 2020 Wishing Shelf Book Awards: Books for 6–8 Year Olds Winner, 2020 American Fiction Awards for Best Cover Design: Children's Books Finalist, 2020 American Fiction Awards for Children's Fiction The first day of school is coming… and I'm going to be in the noisy class. Any class but the noisy class will do! A young girl is about to enter the third grade, but this year she's put into Ms. Johnson's noisy class. Everything about the noisy class is odd. While all the other classes are quiet, Ms. Johnson sings and the kids chatter all day. The door is always closed, yet sounds from it can be heard in the hallway. With summer coming to an end and school starting, the girl realizes that soon she'll be going to the noisy class. What will school be like now? Featuring the honest and delightful humor of debut author Angela Shanté and the bold, graphic imagery of debut illustrator Alison Hawkins, The Noisy Classroom encourages those with first-day jitters to reevaluate a scary situation by looking at it from a different angle and to embrace how fun school can be, even in nontraditional ways.

Even though Gilly the Giraffe has many wonderful things in her life, she sometimes lacks confidence. Why does she have to stand out so much with her long neck, her long black tongue and her mosaic patches? Why do some of the other animals point and laugh at her? Can it be possible to be different and to be cool? This activity book developed by expert child psychologist Dr Karen Treisman combines a colourfully illustrated therapeutic story about Gilly the Giraffe to help start conversations, which is followed by a wealth of creative activities for children to explore and build upon some of the ideas raised in the story, and beyond! The activities are accompanied by extensive advice and practical strategies for parents, carers and professionals on how to help children aged 5-10 boost their self-esteem and confidence.

From an Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award nominee comes a touching story of family, security, and loss. A young girl tells her mother about a passageway in their yard. Down this passageway, it is not cold, there is no danger, and nothing bad can ever happen—and the person she longs for is with her again. The only problem is that, on some days, the passageway is not there. But maybe, together, mother and daughter can find a way to carry that feeling with them always. First published in Argentina, this lovely picture book will tug on the heartstrings of anyone who knows what it means to miss a loved one.

Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, including frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride.

A sensitive and reassuring picture book on understanding and handling big feelings from award-winning author Manjeet Mann Some days are good days. Some days are bad days. And some days are whirly twirly days, where the strops have you in a flop and everything is TOO MUCH. But what if you weren’t just angry? Written by award-winning author Manjeet Mann, this brilliant picture book helps young readers explore difficult feelings and identify their emotions. Sensitively written and accompanied by beautiful artwork by Amanda Quartey, this book reassures little readers it’s normal to feel a lot of things at once and helps them to embrace their own whirly twirly days.

Friend by day. Traitor by night. The second book in the dark, twisting YA trilogy about a teen assassin’s attempt to live a normal life. '[A] dark, enthralling thriller' The Guardian  Teen assassin Isabel Ryans now works for Comma, and she’s good at it: the Moth is the guild’s most notorious killer, infamous throughout the city of Espera. But Isabel still craves normality, and she won’t find it inside the guild. She moves in with a civilian flatmate, Laura, and begins living a double life, one where she gets to pretend she’s free. But when Isabel’s day job tangles her up with an anti-guild abolitionist movement, it becomes harder to keep her two lives separate. Forced to choose between her loyalty to her friends and her loyalty to Comma, she finds herself with enemies on all sides, particularly those from the rival guild Hummingbird, putting herself and Laura at risk. Can Isabel ever truly be safe in a city ruled by killers? From Finn Longman, an exhilarating voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive trilogy for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve and The Hunger Games. PRAISE FOR THE BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN: 'An immersive, fast-paced thriller' The Irish Times 'An electrifying debut!’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You ‘A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from the first page until the very last.’ Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead   'A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will keep you guessing all the way to the end.’ Tom Pollock, author of White Rabbit, Red Wolf ‘Sharp and layered, with a bright beating heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating and dangerous new world.’ Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls ‘An utterly addictive story. I told myself "just one more chapter" well into the night.’ Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil   ‘Fierce, thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive’ C. G. Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem Does your child appear anxious or stressed a lot of the time? Do they find it difficult to let go of negative thoughts and feelings? Do they seem tense or nervous? These could all be signs that your child is struggling with stress and anxiety. This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child find calm. It’s aimed at children aged 7–11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.  Your child will be guided, with the help of Kip – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

DREAM BIG. PLAY THE SPORT YOU LOVE. LET THEM HEAR YOU ROAR. Football hero Beth Mead grew up playing football on the pitches of North Yorkshire. She went on to become a football champion, role model and Golden Boot winner at the Euro 2022. In her debut book, she inspires children everywhere to find their sporting passion, work hard and achieve their dreams. From following your passions, having fun and setting superstar goals to raising your game, working as a team and flicking your superstar switch, sport has the magic to help you achieve success in all areas of your life. But it's also about fun, freedom, friendship, focus and flair, and it is for everyone! So stretch your legs, lace up your boots and discover Beth's insider tips, tricks and activities for dreaming big and playing the sport you love.

A lyrical and uplifting exploration of big emotions from the award-winning author of The Night Box

Ed is at his happiest when winter comes and Green turns to White. White means snow and playing on his fast, sleek, shiny sled.

But one day, some other sleds whizz by – faster, sleeker, shinier – making Ed’s sled seem old and dull and slow.

There is only one thing to do… Ed must build a new sled, so spectacular, it will stop everyone in their tracks.

But while he is busy working, competing to be the best, things around Ed are changing. White is disappearing and Green is returning…

A lyrical and reassuring introduction to the big emotion of envy – and companion title to the Greenaway-nominated Sweep.

Have you ever had an unwelcome thought that you just couldn't get rid of, no matter how hard you tried to push it away?In Catching Thoughts, a girl is plagued by an unwanted thought. No matter what she does--ignore it, yell at it, cry about it--the thought won't go away. Frustrated and discouraged, she finally looks that bad thought in the face and says, ""Hello."" At last, she is able to notice other more beautiful, positive thoughts all around her. As she catches hold of new thoughts, the girl discovers she can fill her mind with whatever she chooses. For every child who has been weighed down by sadness or anxiety, this story teaches kids how to acknowledge unwanted thoughts, show them compassion, then actively replace them with positive thoughts instead. Catching Thoughts is a quiet, thoughtful story that teaches readers how to practice mindfulness, focusing on thoughts that bring beauty, joy, and calm into their lives.

Charley Chatty likes to talk. Charley talks so much that her mouth gets dry but there's just so much to say! "Why is the pavement brown?" "I have got two shoes. Everyone has two shoes." "I can hear the radio. Who is on the radio? Why is there a button on the radio?" Sometimes, Charley's imagination takes over and she tells stories about things that didn't really happen. She doesn't mean to but she likes how it makes her feel important and the wiggly worry worm inside her belly goes away. Written by a mum who understands, and her daughter (who also liked to tell tales), this is a story for children functioning at age 3-10.

"You Truly Assumed is a beautiful portrayal of the multitude of ways to be Black and Muslim while navigating our contemporary world. A must-read for everyone."--Adiba Jaigirdar, author of The Henna Wars In this compelling and thought-provoking debut novel, after a terrorist attack rocks the country and anti-Islamic sentiment stirs, three Black Muslim girls create a space where they can shatter assumptions and share truths. Sabriya has her whole summer planned out in color-coded glory, but those plans go out the window after a terrorist attack near her home. When the terrorist is assumed to be Muslim and Islamophobia grows, Sabriya turns to her online journal for comfort. You Truly Assumed was never meant to be anything more than an outlet, but the blog goes viral as fellow Muslim teens around the country flock to it and find solace and a sense of community. Soon two more teens, Zakat and Farah, join Bri to run You Truly Assumed and the three quickly form a strong friendship. But as the blog's popularity grows, so do the pushback and hateful comments. When one of them is threatened, the search to find out who is behind it all begins, and their friendship is put to the test when all three must decide whether to shut down the blog and lose what they've worked for...or take a stand and risk everything to make their voices heard. "I reached the ending with tears in my eyes--tears cued not by sadness but hope and elation." --S. K. Ali, New York Times bestselling author of The Proudest Blue and Love from A to Z

Share your love for the toddler or young reader in your life with this sugary sweet board book! Perfect for a Mother's or Father's Day gift, or for any day you want to say "I love you." Discover the special ingredients you need to make a joyful lives with those you love in this sweet story from Danielle Kartes. Danielle is an author, food stylist, recipe developer and mother, who knows that food is a way to feel joyful, a way to connect with your family, a way to live brilliantly. It takes a lot of special ingredients to make a joyful life. We need: ½ cup togetherness 2 heaping cups of love just a pinch of courage plenty of snuggles YOU, my sweet! You're the sprinkles to my cupcake, the plums to my pudding! You, my darling, are the PERFECT recipe

Marjorie Glatt’s life hasn’t been the same ever since she discovered a group of ghosts hiding in her family’s laundromat. Wendell, who died young and now must wander Earth as a ghost with nothing more than a sheet for a body, soon became one of Marjorie’s only friends. But when Marjorie finally gets accepted by the popular kids at school, she begins to worry that if anyone learns about her secret ghost friends, she’ll be labeled as a freak who sees dead people. With Marjorie’s insistence on keeping Wendell’s ghost identity a secret from her new friends, Wendell begins to feel even more invisible than he already is.

Eliza Duncan feels invisible too. She’s an avid photographer, and her zealous interest in finding and photographing ghosts gets her labeled as “different” by all the other kids in school. Constantly feeling on the outside, Eliza begins to feel like a ghost herself.

Marjorie must soon come to terms with the price she pays to be accepted by the popular kids. Is it worth losing her friend, Wendell? Is she partially to blame for the bullying Eliza endures?

Delicates tells a powerful story about what it means to fit in, and those left on the outside. It shows what it’s like to feel invisible, and the importance of feeling seen. Above all, it is a story of asking for help when all seems dark, and bringing help and light to those who need it most.

Celebrate the love between grandpas and grandchildren in this heartwarming title by bestselling author, Marianne Richmond! There is no one quite like Grandpa! Bring to life all the special ways a grandpa shows his love to his grandchild with this beloved classic. Grandpa laughs with me Grandpa bakes with me Grandpa cuddles with me Grandpa plays with me Grandpa loves me! The perfect Father's Day gift, grandparents day gift, birthday gift, or just a way to show your love, Grandpa Loves Me! is filled with delightful illustrations and simple, yet touching sentiments, sure to remind children young and old of the special place Grandpa has in their hearts.

The classic, bestselling title today's parents grew up with - Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul 21st Anniversary Edition has been refreshed and updated with additional, new stories to help today's preteens be the happiest, best versions of themselves.  When you read these stories about the lives of other kids your age, you’ll realize you share many experiences and emotions. You are not alone.  That is so empowering and comforting. And that’s why this collection of stories for preteens has become a classic, published for the first time in the year 2000, and now updated with brand-new stories for its 21st anniversary—ones about being a kid during the pandemic, social media and technology, and many other modern-day issues.  You’ll read more than 100 stories and poems in chapters about:   • Achieving Dreams  • Friendship  • Family  • Love  • Death and Dying  • Attitude and Perspective  • Overcoming Obstacles  • Choices  • Tough Stuff  • Changes  • Eclectic Wisdom  Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

Believe in the magic of Christmas with this heartwarming Christmas picture book about the little red sleigh that could, perfect for fans of The Polar Express! The Little Red Sleigh has one big dream—to one day become Santa's big red sleigh! But all her life, she's been told she's too small, she's too young, she can't fly, and she certainly can't meet Santa. Well, this Christmas, with the help of some friends, she's determined to do the impossible. Little Red Sleigh is a heartwarming children's Christmas book you'll want to read again and again. Full of winter joy and Christmas magic, this Christmas book for kids will remind you that no dream is out of reach if you believe. Why readers love Little Red Sleigh: Parents, grandparents, and teachers will have fun reading this inspirational, growth-mindset book to kidsScreen-free fun for children during the winter seasonIdeal holiday gift and novelty stocking stuffer for kids

All sorts of emotions are explored in this delightfully illustrated sticker book, including feeling excited, worried, embarrassed or jealous at a party, sports day or on a day out. There's plenty of descriptive vocabulary for children to learn along the way, along with ideas about how to stay calm and manage difficult feelings.

There once was a boy called Billy McGill who lived by himself at the top of a hill. He spent every day in his house all alone for Billy McGill liked to be on his own.  But life doesn't always turn out how you plan it… Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2022! One day Billy hears the squeak of a mouse – destroying his perfectly peaceful existence. So he gets a cat to catch the mouse. But the cat and the mouse make friends. So he gets a dog to chase the cat. But they all play together too. So then he gets a bear … then a tiger … and on it goes, until Billy's house is so filled with characters that he has to move out. Will he find that he still craves peace and quiet, or is it actually quite lovely to have company and friends? The brilliant second book from Barry Falls is a laugh-out-loud tale of growing chaos, with a heart-warming message about how it's good to have friends.

An uplifting story celebrating families of all shapes and sizes, from Dr Ranj, bestselling author and the nation's favourite doctor. Rohan is excited for the SUPERFAMILY SUMMER FESTIVAL where everyone will come together for a day of games, music, food and fun. But will Rohan and his daddy really be a superfamily with Mummy away? From music and singing, to adventurous treasure hunts and family-famous recipes - join Rohan at the festival as he discovers the superpowers of love that are always part of us . . . whether our family is near or far! From the team behind A Superhero Like You and A Superpower Like Mine comes an exciting new picture book about family, friendship and the power of community!

This illustrated activity book empowers children to shape their lives, and the lives of others around them, by taking practical, positive steps towards their own happiness and positive self esteem!

Discover everything happy with this interactive, fun activity book! From speaking in front of your class to standing up for others; planting a seed bomb outdoors or making your own happy playlist, making a recycling monster to paying kindness forward, learn how to Create Your Own Happy!

For increasingly independent thinkers and proactive young people,this book gives them a handle on their own emotional wellbeing to best equip them with confidence for the everyday challenges of life and school. They’ll learn about the inspiring and surprising science behind emotions along the way, carry out activities with family or independently, and most importantly, find smile-tastic ideas for expressing themselves!

Three budding journalist friends and their faithful hound uncover top local news stories in this delightful new series about family, friends and DOGS! Eva has always wanted to be a journalist, so when she finds a stray dog outside her home, she might just have found her first case. Can she, along with her best friends at the Newshound newspaper, Simone and Ash, find Wafer’s real owner? As the trail leads from one dead end to another, Eva realises that she might not want to get to the bottom of the mystery after all – because won’t that just mean she just has to give Wafer back? With non-binary representation within the cast of characters, join Eva and her friends at the Newshound as they solve exciting new mysteries . . .

Find out all about how children all around the world live in this fun lift-the-flap book. Find Out About: Children Like Me helps curious preschoolers learn about what children like them all around the world like to eat, what they do for fun and who they live with. Featuring friendly child characters and familiar situations, this book shows how different people live and encourages children to behave with empathy and inclusivity. With fun flaps to lift, this is an excellent, interactive book for children and their parents and carers to share together. The recap game at the end encourages children to go back into the book and talk about what they have learned on their empathy journey. Also available: Animals, Feelings, Kindness, Things That Go, Saving Our Planet, Standing Up to Racism, Families

Helping young people with anxiety learn to recognise and manage their symptoms, this anxiety survival guide teaches young people aged 10+ how they can overcome their biggest worries. Showing that anxiety is a normal human emotion that many people face, this book helps young people understand the ins and outs of their own anxiety and helps them to challenge the difficult patterns they may get into. Co-written with a college student who has experienced anxiety herself, it is a relatable and straightforward guide. As well as providing tried-and-tested advice and exercises that are proven to reduce feelings of anxiety, it includes recovery stories from young people who have managed their symptoms successfully. With practical chapters on sleep, exam stress, transitions, and seeking extra help, this is a go-to guide for any tween, teen or young person living with anxiety.