In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Yoko Ono, the artist. When Yoko was little, she had everything she could dream of in Japan, except time with her busy parents. She used to write wishes and tie them to the branches of the trees in the local temple to be less alone. When war broke out, Yoko was often hungry and had to use her imagination to transport her. After the war, she made her way to New York to meet free spirits and study art. She worked as artist, and hosted gatherings with her trailblazing friends, and then one day, John Lennon came to see her work. And together, they imagined a better world. This inspiring 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 climate artist'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!

Benny was different... Benny was special... Benny was a robot... Benny had a bright red button in the middle of his tummy. On the button, written in big, bold letters were the words 'Only Press in an Emergency'. Benny had never pressed his button but often wondered what would happen if he did get to press it... One day he found out!

There are brick houses, stick houses, tall houses, thin houses, but the best houses of all are those where your friends live. Young readers will enjoy the bouncing rhythm and catchy rhyme in this delightful look at people's homes throughout the world. This title belongs to the highly acclaimed Beginner Book series developed by Dr. Seuss, in which the essential ingredients of rhyme, rhythm and repetition are combined with zany artwork and off-the-wall humour to create a range of books that will encourage even the most reluctant child to read.

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Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave. Only one child cannot turn their back on the troll. One day, he draws a flower with every petal coloured in but one, and leaves the chalk outside the cave. The next day, the flower has been completed. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they one shows a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll. "But you're not a troll," says the boy. "You're a boy - just like me." Patience, kindness and the power of art win out in the end: the two boys wordlessly draw together. Soon everyone joins in and forgets that there was ever a troll inside the cave.

This touching story delicately embodies the philosophy of art therapy, in the face of isolation and difficult emotions. From the creative duo behind A Shelter for Sadness, award-winning artist David Litchfield's illustrations are a joyful celebration of pavement art, which is sure to have little ones reaching for their own chalks.

Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden Rope, and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration... Determined to bring out Marcy's adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?

There are lots of sleepy animals to wake up in this bouncy, energetic picture book. Lift the flaps, then hop with the little bunnies, cheep with the chicks, baa with the lambs and mew with the kittens.

An interactive book, full of non-stop fun, based on the popular nursery rhyme 'Sleeping Bunnies'. This is full of the joys of spring and the perfect Easter gift.

From the illustrator of the bestselling We're Going on an Egg Hunt.

“My fiets het altyd pap bande gehad.” “Bande? Bande? Jy was gelukkig. My fiets het nie eens bande gehad nie. Ek het op 'n fiets met houtwiele gery. En die saal was altyd ’n bietjie los.” “Is dit al? My fiets het vierkantige houtwiele gehad, geen saal nie en slegs een pedaal.” Dirk kuier by sy oupas, maar hy moet steeds skool toe gaan. Daarom het sy oupas vir hom 'n fiets aanmekaargesit. As Dirk versigtig uitwys dat die fiets 'n bietjie lendelam is, begin die oupas grootpraat oor die teespoed wat hulle moes trotseer om betyds by die skool uit te kom. 'n Skreeusnaakse verhaal!

Child's Play: Introducing Music and Literacy through Picture Books provides students with a wide variety of picture book suggestions to enrich childhood education programs and curriculum. The literacy components within each picture book support children's development of speaking, reading or viewing, listening, writing, and movement. Music components build children's recognition and understanding of dynamics, form, melody, rhythm, style, texture, and timbre or tone color. The picture book suggestions reflect diverse authors, illustrators, story characters, and contexts, and are organized into five distinct themes: animals, people, movement, objects, and mindfulness. Each chapter is further divided into five separate ages and developmental stages, offering recommendations for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers/pre-kindergarteners, kindergarteners, and early elementary school students. Readers are provided with learning objectives and activity suggestions for each picture book, encouraging future and practicing educators and providers to engage their students and help develop their literacy and music skills. Featuring kid-tested, teacher-approved picture book references, Child's Play is an ideal supplementary resource for courses and programs in childhood education and development.