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An epic story, full of danger wrapped up as a sea shanty from
enormously talented poet Elena de Roo and rising star illustrator
Hannah Peck. I spy a cloud go floating by Where do you go, Cloud,
so high? A boy and a dog follow a cloud out to sea, but as the
weather worsens he relies on the whales and waves to bear him home.
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Itchy Bear
(Board book)
Neil Griffiths; Illustrated by Judith Blake
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Skater Cielo
(Hardcover)
Rachel Katstaller; Illustrated by Rachel Katstaller
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R459
R436
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A reassuring picture book about facing your fear of failing and
finding the courage to persevere! Cielo loves to skateboard!
Nothing can stop her when she has a board under her feet. But when
she takes a tumble on a new ramp, she's embarrassed and afraid to
fall again. With the help of some new friends, Cielo eventually
plucks up the courage to try again (and again, and again) and
learns that falling is not failing - true fierceness isn't about
landing the perfect trick, it's about picking yourself back up when
you don't. A story with skating, friendship and community at its
core The ideal book for helping children to build resilience and
try again Bold, expressive illustrations on every page
With artwork by Laura Hughes, much-loved illustrator of the
bestselling picture book, We're Going on an Egg Hunt Jack has a new
book, and he's found the perfect place to read in peace - a big,
beautiful tree. So when a tiger, a bear, an alligator and a whole
host of unusual animals ask if they can join him, Jack says, 'NO!
This tree is just for me!" But you've got to be careful what you
wish for. When the animals go away, Jack begins to wonder whether
keeping something to yourself is so much fun after all. Sometimes,
a tree is EVEN better with friends in it too! This Tree is Just for
Me is a charming and uplifting tale of friendship and sharing that
will delight children and parents alike.
Join Miffy as she sets off to visit an old friend in this adorable
addition to the collectible, classic Miffy series. Miffy is a bit
nervous to be travelling alone for the first time, but there's lots
to do at her friend's house when she arrives for a visit. They are
soon having a lovely time playing chase and hide-and-seek. Miffy
even tries out some roller skates! No wonder they are so tired at
the end of such a busy day! Sensitively translated by award-winning
poet Tony Mitton, this charming Miffy story will delight children
and adults alike. First published in 1955, Miffy was created by
celebrated Dutch artist Dick Bruna. Bruna's distinctive, simple
style has enchanted children for generations and over 85 million
copies of the books have been sold in over 50 languages since first
publication.
Into a brook dropped a worm on a hook. "Bless my soul!" said a
trout with a yell. "What a marvellous treat - something tasty to
eat. And I'm just getting peckish as well!" The worm said,"I'm
tasty but don't be too hasty, To eat me would be a great blunder As
a matter of fact I can dance, sing and act. In a word - I'm an
absolute wonder!"
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The Word Collector
(Paperback)
Peter H. Reynolds; Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
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From a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator comes an
inspiring picture book about the power of words. Some people
collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art.
And Jerome? Jerome collected words . . . In this illustrated
picture book from Peter H. Reynolds, a little boy discovers the
magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words,
complicated words, words that stand out. But one day his carefully
curated collection of words gets messy, and that's when Jerome
discovers that words that connect, transform and empower. So Jerome
starts using his words, and that's when they become powerful. Named
an Outstanding Literary Work for Children by the NAACP The perfect
gift for curious little ones learning how to spell and new words
From the creator of The Dot, I Am Human, and Happy Dreamer comes a
celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can
have when you share them with the world. "Celebrates individuality,
self-expression, and the joys of being a dreamer... a liberating
validation of dreaming as restorative, comforting, and powerful,
while giving kids full license to be themselves" -- Publishers
Weekly
When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous
enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous
and rebellious Monkey King - who she's always been told to stay
away from. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he
cause her more trouble than he's worth? Read the latest story from
the mythical Brownstone's family vault where we venture to China
and learn about the story of the Monkey King, meet magical gods,
taste powerful peaches and see that maybe our heroes aren't always
what they're cracked up to be. Winner of the 2018 Waterstones
Children's Book Prize, longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway
Medal, and most recently nominated for an Eisner for Arthur and the
Golden Rope, Joe Todd-Stanton is a master at storytelling and
illustration, and this time he takes his history loving adventurer
deep into Chinese mythology.
Once upon a time there was a girl who loved asking questions. Why?
Where? When? How? What? Who? When everyone grew sick and tired of
all her questions, the girl decided to search for the answers to
all her questions elsewhere - in books! And before long she started
telling her own stories ... An empowering story about the power of
books and stories. Also available in Setswana and Afrikaans.
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My Grandad
(Paperback)
Anthony Browne; Illustrated by Anthony Browne
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R215
R192
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A celebration of grandads everywhere! Grandads – all different and all a little bit the same… We love our grandads and they love us! Award-winning author and illustrator and former Children's Laureate Anthony Browne shares a warm look at the relationship between grandad and grandchild.
Everyone knows how difficult it is to get young children to share
with others and we need strategies to help them understand why it's
important - this book will help! Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years
education consultant, author and trainer, presents a picture book
with simple words and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel
Four that encourages children to share in a positive way. There is
lots to talk about in Time to Share which makes this book ideal for
starting conversations with children about why and how we share. It
also includes a page of practical advice and tips for
practitioners, parents and carers making it the perfect resource
for supporting this essential life skill.
Sophie Beer celebrates gender expression in all forms in You're
Fabulous As You Are: whether it's wearing sparkly tutus or stomping
around in big black boots, to having messy fun or needing quiet
time. You're Fabulous As You Are tells kids it's okay to choose any
colour or change your mind, and encourages them to be completely
and unashamedly their fabulous selves. From the creator of Love
Makes a Family, Kindness Makes Us Strong and How to Say Hello,
which have sold nearly a million copies worldwide.
Three fantastic adventures with everyone’s favourite big-hearted elephant!
Horton the Elephant is BIG, big-hearted, and one of Dr. Seuss’s most beloved creations! Join him in this collection of adventures and cheer for Horton as he saves the Whos, hatches the egg, and brings that special Horton kindness to everyone he meets.
Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hatches the Egg
Horton and the Kwuggerbug
The perfect book for reading aloud with young children, or for more confident readers to tackle on their own.
This timeless Christmas classic has been updated for Peppa Pig in a
brand new, fully rhyming story! It's the most magical night of the
year... Christmas Eve! Maybe Peppa and George will meet a special
visitor. It's the perfect Christmas present for Peppa fans
everywhere!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights
activist. Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad
was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a
preacher... so maybe he'd become a great preacher too. One day, a
friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when
his mother wouldn't let him in because he was black. That day he
realized there was something terribly unfair going on. Martin
believed that no one should remain silent and accept something if
it's wrong. And he promised himself that - when he grew up - he'd
fight injustice with the most powerful weapon of all: words. This
moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring
activist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series
of books and educational games that explore the lives of
outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and
activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began
life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers
inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats.
The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading
aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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