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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Vivienne Westwood, the flame-haired fashion designer and
impresario. When Vivienne was a young woman, she wasn't sure how a
working class girl from England could make a living in the art
world. But after discovering her passion for design and jewellery
making, she erupted onto the fashion scene with a bang. Vivienne's
designs became iconic, and she became famous for letting her
clothes speak for themselves. This accessibly written book helps
introduce young Vivienne and her passion to young readers
everywhere, and the book's bold design is true to Westwood's own
punk style. 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
designer'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!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Albert Einstein, the legendary scientist. Little Albert grew up in
Germany, where it took him four years to formulate his first word.
He was fascinated by how objects worked and, although he didn't
love school, he loved physics and maths books. His brilliant mind
contemplated space and time, and he eventually came up with the
theory of relativity. He shared his knowledge with the rest of the
world, becoming the most original mind of the twentieth century.
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 theoretical
physicist'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!
Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a funny, festive
Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy! This funny
interactive picture book follows Paddington as he does his best to
help the Brown family get ready for a very special Christmas. Open
the five envelopes inside and find an Advent calendar, Paddington's
home-made Christmas card to Aunt Lucy, a bear-shaped Christmas tree
decoration . . . and more!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of time.
Little Michael wanted to be the first at everything - especially if
that meant beating his older brother. One day, he came home
crying... he'd been rejected from the basketball team at school.
With his mum's message of 'go out and earn it' ringing in his ears,
Michael practised all summer. Soon he was the star of the team,
going from school, to college, to the Olympics. After six titles,
more than 1,000 games and exactly 32,292 points, MJ had become a
sporting legend, who encouraged kids to 'make it happen!' 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 baller'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!
Torchbearers; heroic women; inspiring women of South Africa. This
amazing series contains the stories of 12 women who deserve to be
celebrated; women that will inspire anyone. From well-known women like
Thuli Madonsela, Caster Semenya and Vanessa Govender, to more unsung
heros such as Grizelda Grootboom and Suna Venter. With unique,
colourful illustrations by Linki Brand, this series is a must have for
every young reader.
Dive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with this
beautifully packaged and highly giftable keepsake treasury
featuring 50 dreamers from the critically acclaimed,
multimillion-copy best-selling series. Learn more about each of
your favourite dreamers with new in-depth stories, facts and
figures in this beautifully-crafted compendium.Each story is
rewritten to be appropriate for an older audience. Revisit
best-loved figures from the series and some new ones, too,
including Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Maya Angelou, Amelia Earhart,
David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg, Elton John, John Lennon, Malala
Yousafzai, Mindy Kaling, and Prince. From inspiring artists and
passionate climate activists to intrepid explorers and
groundbreaking musicians, this collection goes further than the
original series into the lives of these iconic figures, perfect for
curious minds who always want to know more! Printed with gold
gilded page edges and with an interior reading ribbon, this luxury
keepsake treasury makes the perfect gift for holidays, birthdays,
and more. Each of the beautifully written biographies is
accompanied by a timeline, featuring extra information, important
dates and real photos. 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!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the
incredible life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the beloved supreme court
justice. Little Ruth's mum taught her to be a lady - which meant to
be her own independent self. Ruth promised herself she would do
everything her mother didn't get the chance to do. And she
excelled: at university, as a law professor, and later on the
supreme court fighting gender discrimination. Ruth became one of
the most iconic figures in U.S. politics, standing up for what she
believed in, fighting for racial and gender equality, and defending
democratic values. 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
justice'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!
The third adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+
readers! Perfect for fans of magical fantasy, heartfelt friendships
and time travel! Dragon Destiny, the fifth and final instalment, is
now available. 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an
adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG
In an alternate reality, 5,000 years in the future, the evil Dragon
of Death has become ruler of Dragon City. Humans now live to serve
the dragon population and it's no different for Billy Chan and his
friends. After losing contact with their own dragons, they're
determined to track them down in this new city, even if it means
putting their own lives at risk. But one dragon has turned to the
dark side and has no plans to return. With the help of a new clan
of dragon friends, can Billy, Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei undo
the Dragon of Death's villainous work or will she triumph
eternally? Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN: 'Splendidly addictive' -
Guardian 'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a dragon-sized
heart' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND
STARS 'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' -
Katherine Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN is a joy of a thing: funny, sardonic, generous, with jokes
so large-hearted you could swim in them. It's for every child who
has ever longed to bond with a dragon' - Katherine Rundell, author
of THE ROOFTOPPERS 'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it
will make you wish you had your own dragon bond' - Anna James,
author of the PAGES & CO. series 'Brimming with warmth and
originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat adventure,
laugh-out-loud humour and hugely exciting dragons to create a
sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.' -
Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a
tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the
kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next
instalment' - Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH series
'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read - adventurous and enchanting,
with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first
looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back' -
Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE
BONE SEASON series
Exciting, funny, moving - and featuring joyous and authentic
disabled representation - Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star is the
middle-grade debut of 2023. Cosima Unfortunate has spent all her
life at the Home for Unfortunate Girls - a school where any
disabled children, or children deemed different, are sent, whether
their families want it or not. It is there that she meets her
friends - Pearl, Mary and Diya - and they start to practise mini
heists involving the theft of cakes, biscuits and other sweet
goodies. But when Cos finds out that Lord Francis Fitzroy, the
explorer behind the Empire Exhibition, is planning to adopt them,
she and her friends plot the biggest heist of their life. Instead
of fondant fancies, they're going to steal Fitzroy's prized tiara,
containing the legendary Star Diamond of India! But, as they start
preparing for the day, Cosima finds herself drawing ever closer to
discovering the one secret she's always wanted to know - the truth
about her parents...
Hoe kies 'n seun tussen sy ouers? En hoe gemaak as daar 'n mooi
meisiekind ook in die prentjie kom? Johannes, sy ma en sy broer
Petrus woon op Clanwilliam. Vir die Desembervakansie gaan kuier
Johannes by sy pa op Wuppertal, waar hy nie net seunsavonture saam
met sy nuwe vriend Frikkie beleef nie, maar ook 'n meisie ontmoet
wat sy hart laat hamer. Johannes voel al hoe meer dat hy graag
permanent by sy pa wou kom bly, maar hy kom gou agter dat alles nie
altyd eenvoudig is nie, en dat daar dalk 'n goeie rede is waarom sy
ma moes weggaan.
Why do people migrate? Who were the first travellers in history?
And where will we humans travel to next? Since the dawn of time,
people have travelled to distant lands for many different reasons;
to escape war, famine or injustice, to find work, or to simply see
new sights and have an adventure. But everyone who migrates does it
to seek a brighter future. A World Full of Journeys is an
illustrated book which tells some of the most fascinating stories
of migration throughout history. From the very first humans who
left Africa almost 70,000 years ago and moved around the world, to
immigrants welcomed to America at Ellis Island, this book is packed
with fascinating tales of human triumph. Beautifully illustrated
with bright pictures to engage younger readers and maps detailing
these migrants' journeys bring these stories to life. From Viking
sea traders and Roman armies marching through Europe to Huegenot
refugees fleeing persecution from the Catholic church and migrants
travelling from the Caribbean to Britain as part of the Windrush
Generation, this book explores the fascinating stories of the
people who have crossed the world. With chapters including Africa,
Oceania, Europe and the Americas, this book looks all across the
world to tell the full story of our journeys throughout history.
You'll discover that every single journey has the capacity to
change the world. The World Full of... series is a collection of
beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all
around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved
writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to
any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of
Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of
Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full
of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A
Bedtime Full of Stories and A World Full of Nature Stories.
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS
series, discover the incredible life of Rosa Parks, the 'Mother of
the Freedom Movement.' Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she
learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went on to
become a civil rights activist. In 1955, she refused to give up her
seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery
Bus Boycott. Her courageous decision had a huge impact on civil
rights, eventually leading to the end of segregation on public
transport. She never stopped working for equal rights. 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 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!
The perfect book for your daddy's birthday, Father's Day, a new
father, or for giving and sharing any time you want to say I love
you daddy. Join the PAW Patrol in this celebration of heroic
daddies and see how kind, funny, clever and adventurous daddies
are. From saving the day and cheering you up, to playing lots of
games and being a bit clumsy, daddies are fun to be around - just
like the PAW Patrol. Show your daddy just how much he means to you
and add your own words to the story to make an extra special gift.
The perfect way to say, 'I love you daddy'.
Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African
continent in all its splendour with this beautifully illustrated
and fact-filled encyclopedia. This fascinating and beautiful book
is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and
showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different
regions of this great continent, and bright and bold illustrations
bring these facts to life. Learn about the astonishing history of
the continent, as the birthplace of the very first human beings,
through rich historical civilisations such as the ancient
Egyptians, the Benin Empire and the Kingdom of Kush, up to the
development of the dynamic cities of the modern day. Africana
explores: The beautiful visual cultures and artwork from across
Africa, including the the printed cottons of Guinea and the mud
cloth of Mali Famous figures from African history and modern-day
change makers The incredible landscapes and wildlife of the
continent, ranging from the deserts of the north, the rainforests
of the central regions and the savannahs of the south Featuring a
stunning copper foil-detailed cover, this large-format book is
packed with maps, timelines and much, much more to open your eyes
to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent.
Mac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game World
Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakable
secret code... can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find
out in this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling
author, Mac Barnett! The Queen of England calls on Mac B. once
again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been
recovered from a double agent. A series of clues leads Mac to
France, and then to Japan, where he comes face-to-face with his
arch-nemesis, the KGB man ... and the world headquarters of
Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac's
video game skills good enough to facedown his enemy at the Video
Game World Championships? historical facts masterfully woven
throughout the plot full-colour illustrations on every page perfect
for kids who love to laugh themselves silly. Don't Miss! Mac
Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1) The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid
Spy #2) Top Secret Smackdown (Mac B., Kid Spy #3) Mac Cracks the
Code (Mac B., Kid Spy #4)
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Laverne Cox, the actress and trans pioneer. As a kid, Laverne felt
different. Even though she felt like a girl, she wasn't allowed to
live her life as a girl. But she loved dancing and acting, and felt
like she could be her true self under the spotlights on stage.
After school, she moved to New York City to study ballet, and
pursued acting. Laverne became the first transgender woman of
colour to lead a TV series, and was the first ever trans actress to
be nominated for an Emmy. She continues to inspire kids all around
the world to live their lives how they want to, and to be their
true selves. 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
actress. 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. 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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