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OLD books get NEW doodles - it's the classics as you've never seen
them before! A hilarious new series that brings the classics to
life with illustrations by Jack Noel. Perfect for 7-9 year olds and
fans of Tom Gates, Wimpy Kid and Dav Pilkey. And PIRATES. Get your
HOOKS into the one and only original pirate adventure! Jim Hawkins
spends his life helping out at his mum's boring old inn by the sea,
wishing he could sail away and have adventures. But when an old sea
captain turns up with a secret, it's the start of a bigger
adventure than Jim could ever have imagined - soon he's on a ship
on the trail of buried treasure, accompanied by a suspicious sailor
named Long John Silver ... Will Jim escape the pirates? Or will he
walk the plank? Climb aboard with Jim, a chatty parrot and a bunch
of crazy pirates for a hilarious adventure across the seven seas.
Look out for more COMIC CLASSICS: GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Join Pip in a
rip-roaring story of family secrets, scary grannies and a REALLY
annoying big sister. Get on the trail of THE HOUND OF THE
BASKERVILLES Solve the case with Holmes and Watson in a thrilling
tale of mystery, murder and things that go woof in the night.
Praise for GREAT EXPECTATIONS: A funny, thought-provoking treat,
it's the ideal way into [Dickens] (Imogen Russell Williams
Guardian) Buy a copy of Jack Noel's retelling of Great Expectations
before I set the dogs on you. Now, begone! (Philip Ardagh, Roald
Dahl Funny Prize-winning author) It is BRILLIANT! (Jenny Pearson,
author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates) Jack
Noel's brilliantly witty art perfectly complements Dickens' Great
Expectations, making this a fab KS2 text to sit alongside the
classic. Brilliant for dyslexic kids who may struggle with Dickens'
prose ... this book could bring a generation of kids to the
classics (Abi Elphinstone, author of Rumblestar, Sky Song and the
Dreamsnatcher trilogy) Jack Noel is a Jack of three trades: author,
illustrator, designer, who works mainly on children's books and is
a co-host on the Down the Rabbit Hole children's books podcast.
Once upon a time Jack sent this tweet, and rest is history (history
with doodles):
https://twitter.com/jackdraws/status/965492074157166592
https://jacknoelillustration.tumblr.com
"There once is a Queen ever constant to her people..." From the
Nation's Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic
celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully
illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman.
Created in partnership with the Jubilee Pageant Committee. There
once was a little girl, born a princess. While she was still a
young woman, she became a queen, our Queen Elizabeth II. Her reign
of seventy years, making her the longest serving female monarch in
history, saw her stand steadfast through triumph and tribulation,
and through the monumental changes that have shaped our world. This
remarkable queen remained devoted to crown, to country . . . and a
corgi or two! Beginning with the late queen as a little girl,
planting an oak tree with her father, There Once is a Queen follows
her incredible story in a way that will bring this historic reign
vividly to life for readers, big and small, around the globe. An
exquisite gift book and commemoration of the 2022 Platinum Jubilee,
it marks a unique moment in our shared history and will be a
treasured keepsake for generations to come.
In February 2017, Rochelle Riley was reading Twitter posts and came
across a series of black-and-white photos of four-year-old Lola
dressed up as different African American women who had made
history. Rochelle was immediately smitten. She was so proud to see
this little girl so powerfully honor the struggle and achievement
of women several decades her senior. Rochelle reached out to Lola's
mom, Cristi Smith-Jones, and asked to pair her writing with
Smith-Jones's incredible photographs for a book. The goal? To teach
children on the cusp of puberty that they could be anything they
aspired to be, that every famous person was once a child who, in
some cases, overcame great obstacles to achieve. That They Lived:
African Americans Who Changed the World features Riley's grandson,
Caleb, and Lola photographed in timeless black and white, dressed
as important individuals such as business owners, educators, civil
rights leaders, and artists, alongside detailed biographies that
begin with the figures as young children who had the same
ambitions, fears, strengths, and obstacles facing them that readers
today may still experience. Muhammad Ali's bike was stolen when he
was twelve years old and the police officer he reported the crime
to suggested he learn how to fight before he caught up with the
thief. Bessie Coleman, the first African American female aviator,
collected and washed her neighbors' dirty laundry so she could
raise enough money for college. When Duke Ellington was seven years
old, he preferred playing baseball to attending the piano lessons
his mom had arranged. That They Lived fills in gaps in the history
that American children have been taught for generations. For
African American children, it will prove that they are more than
descendants of the enslaved. For all children, it will show that
every child can achieve great things and work together to make the
world a better place for all. That They Lived was made possible
through a grant provided by the Community Foundation for Southeast
Michigan.
The first DRAGON REALM series reaches its epic finale with the
fifth adventure for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of epic
conclusions. '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 All eyes are on Billy and his friends
after the Dragon Realm collapses and is exposed to the Human Realm.
In their search for a new home for the dragon population, they
learn of the Hidden Realm, a secret so well guarded that only one
dragon knows how to locate it . . . Glorious Old. But convincing
her to trust them comes with its own problems, not to mention the
introduction of an evil new baddie and their band of human-hating
dragons. With trouble round every corner, what destiny is in store
for Billy and the group? 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 soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an
adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG
'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' - Katherine
Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES '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
The fourth adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+
readers! Perfect for fans of nail-biting mysteries and cinematic
battles. Dragon Destiny, the fifth and final instalment, is now
available. 'A joy of a thing. It's for every child who has ever
longed to bond with a dragon' - Katherine Rundell, bestselling
author of THE ROOFTOPPERS Billy, Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei are
back in their hometowns, missing each other and their dragons.
While out surfing one morning, Billy panics when a water dragon
emerges out of the waves, and soon strange sightings are being
spotted all over the world. Meeting back in Dragon Realm, the
friends, their dragons and two new acquaintances join forces to
investigate. But what unravels is a dastardly plan concocted by an
evil baddie and a human and dragon battle that will go down in
history. It's up to Billy and friends to save the world, but can
they do it? 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 soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an adventure
story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG 'A
wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' - Katherine
Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES '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
In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of
Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer and civil rights
activist. Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps,
Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped
speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice
through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world's
most beloved writers and speakers. 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 Maya Angelou'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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In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring story of
this international style icon. Following the death of her mother,
Coco spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how
to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret
singer, seamstress, hat maker, and, eventually, the world's most
famous fashion designer. 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 best-selling
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 hardcover 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
Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected as Principal Chief
of the Cherokee Nation. Growing up, little Wilma was surrounded by
her Cherokee heritage. Her parents taught her to be proud of who
she was, and all that had come before her. But when the family
moved from Oklahoma's Rocky Mountains to the city of San Francisco,
it was a big change, and Wilma fully realised how unfairly the
world treated Native Americans. As an adult, she became a leader in
the fight for Native American rights, and rose to become the first
woman to ever be elected as a Chief of a Cherokee Nation. 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 pioneering Native
American leader and activist. 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!
Get into the holiday spirit with Bluey and Bingo! Write a letter to
Santa, make your own Christmas labels, and play with stickers.
Based on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on
Disney+ With over 50 stickers, plus puzzles, games, and more,
Hooray, It's Christmas! is the perfect sticker and activity book
for fans of Bluey. Play Christmas bingo with Bingo! Tell holiday
jokes with Bandit! Search for Santa with Bluey! This book is filled
with so much fun that kids will want to play all the activities
again and again.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Aretha Franklin, 'The Queen of Soul'. The fourth of five children,
Aretha was born in Tennessee and took the stage at an early age in
her father's church choir. She went on to become the bestselling
rhythm and blues singer of all time, and the first woman to be
installed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 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 broadcaster'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!
This teaching and learning resource is produced in line with the
changing curriculum in South African Schools. It considers the
nature and value of culture, medicines, skills and artefacts.
From the critically acclaimed author of Children of the Quicksands
- shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize - comes a
breathtaking magical adventure ... Kuki refuses to believe in the
curse of the Abiku. Her destiny is not to die young!Her biggest
problem right now is moving house and fitting in at her new
school.One evening while exploring, Kuki spies a driveway lined
with giant palm trees. It leads to an abandoned beach house of
shadows and scattered sea shells. And in the fading light, she
meets a girl called Enilo.They become friends - the best of
friends.Until Kuki makes a terrifying discovery ... The second
novel by Times/Chicken House Competition-winning Efua Traore,
author of critically acclaimed Children of the Quicksands A
beautifully evoked middle-grade adventure set in the author's
native Nigeria and drawing from rich Yoruba mythology A story about
the power of female friendship over fear and superstition PRAISE
FOR CHILDREN OF THE QUICKSANDS: 'A joy of a book: rich, warm,
powerful storytelling' KATHERINE RUNDELL 'A thrilling adventure
bright with the gorgeous colours of Nigeria - glorious!' JASBINDER
BILAN '[A] beautifully evoked story' THE TELEGRAPH 'Traore's
storytelling feels almost otherworldly ... exhilarating' THE TIMES
The official children's book to the Netflix original documentary
series, Our Planet, with a foreword by Sir David Attenborough. This
glorious visual celebration of the natural world combines
extraordinary photography from the series with stunning
illustrations from acclaimed artist, Richard Jones. Lose yourself
in icy landscapes, dense jungles and endless oceans. Learn how our
fascinating habitats, and the plants and creatures living there,
interconnect to create the one place we all call home - Our Planet.
This beautifully written and informative book for children has an
uplifting message of hope that will strike a chord with all the
family. The perfect gift for families the world over to treasure
forever. 'You will be among the next characters who can, if they
wish, tell the most extraordinary story of all - how human beings
in the twenty-first century came to their senses and started to
protect Planet Earth' Sir David Attenborough
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Alexander von Humboldt, the botanist and adventurer. As a kid,
Alexander wasn't a great student. He had a naturally curious mind,
but he saw the world differently to his teachers and fellow pupils,
and just couldn't quite fit in. But when he began collecting plants
as an adult, Alexander realised he'd found his passion. From then
on, he become a great explorer, travelling the world to document
all kinds of plants and species. 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 scientist. 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 Song Walker is an extraordinary new story of friendship,
discovery and courage from Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark
Caller which won the Wales Book of the Year and the Edward Stanford
Children's Travel Book of the Year 2022. "There are three questions
that I need to find the answers to: Where am I? What am I doing
here? And... Who am I?" When a young girl wakes up in the middle of
the desert, she has no idea who she is. She's wearing one shoe, a
silky black dress, and she's carrying a strange, heavy case. She
meets Tarni, who is on a mysterious quest of her own. Together, the
two girls trek across the vast and ever-changing Australian Outback
in search of answers. Except both are also hiding secrets...
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