|
Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world
Sing your heart out with a whole choir of characters, in the
showstopping new picture book from number one bestselling author
David Walliams, illustrated by the artistic genius, Tony Ross!
There's more than one star of the show... In fact, there's a whole
choir of them! Warble the walrus LOVES to sing. Unfortunately, she
is not very good at it! And when her atrocious warbling causes an
avalanche, the other walruses leave her all alone. But when you
SING like no-one is listening, SOMETIMES, they start to hear you...
The perfect story for anyone who loves to laugh or sing, this
brand-new story from David Walliams is a delightfully wonderful
warble about doing what makes you HAPPY, and being LOUD about it!
The story of Queen Elizabeth II, who famously said 'if I wore
beige, no one would know who I was', told through her clothes and
jewellery. The Queen's Wardrobe is a gorgeous gift to treasure,
celebrating a long life devoted to service. This book tells the
story of a young princess who grew into one of the world's
best-loved and longest-serving royals, touching on wartime
truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, the
Crown Jewels, and her trusty wellies. Includes a foreword by
Michele Clapton, costume designer for series one of Netflix's The
Crown, giving a peek behind the scenes at the recreation of some of
the Queen's most famous outfits. Written by the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize-winning Julia Golding, The Queen's Wardrobe
is full of fascinating stories from the long life of our
record-breaking Queen. The detailed and colourful artwork from
bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it's really like to grow up as
a princess.
Our best-selling author, Martha Day Zschock, has created ten books
for the "Journey Around" series. Now, with her trademark artistry,
whimsy, and feeling for place, Zschock has created a new board book
series about favorite places in New England. Hello Boston! takes
children and the parents who read to them through Boston, from the
historic Freedom Trail to fireworks on the Esplanade, from museums
to Fenway Park.
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG
DREAMS series, discover the life of Agatha Christie, the most
famous crime writer of all time. When Agatha was young, she read
books every night, but always had her own idea for how they should
end! As an adult, her crime novels, with their twists and turns and
peculiar detectives, challenged the minds of millions of readers,
making her the queen of mystery and the bestselling novelist of all
time. This stirring 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 author'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
inspiring story of this iconic singer-songwriter, poet and artist.
Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota. As a teenager, he played
in various bands and, over time, his interest in music deepened,
with a particular passion for American folk music and blues. Dylan
moved to New York City in 1961, where he began to perform poetry
and music in clubs and cafes in Greenwich Village. There, he
recorded a number of albums which made him one of the most
influential musicians of history. This fascinating 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 musician'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 all-new board book primer - from the multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the
youngest dreamers to the world's best-loved leaders. 'Hello little
leader! Let's learn about braveness, and boldness, and kindness.
There's plenty of leaders who were once young like you.' Including
cherished favourites, as well as some new, leaders from the series,
introduce your baby to great leaders from history and today. With
all-new lyrical text that is fun to read out loud to baby, this
inspiring board book includes colourful, captivating illustrations
of Rosa Parks, Greta Thunberg, Martin Luther King Jr., Malala
Yousafzai, Harriet Tubman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mahatma Gandhi and
Corazon Aquino. Leaders is the perfect first empowerment primer for
babies and toddlers. 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!
|
Laverne Cox, Volume 86
(Hardcover)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Olivia Daisy Coles
|
R228
R206
Discovery Miles 2 060
Save R22 (10%)
|
Ships in 12 - 17 working days
|
|
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!
In this board book version of David Attenborough - from the
critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People,
BIG DREAMS series - discover the life of the inspiring broadcaster
and conservationist. Little David grew up in Leicester on the
campus of a university, where his father was a professor. As a
child, he spent hours in the science library, collating his own
specimens and creating a mini animal museum. When he was old enough
to go to university, he studied science and zoology - but what he
wanted most of all was to be close to the animals he was studying.
So, he started working in television, visiting animals in their
natural habitats and telling the world the untold stories of these
animals. Little David went on to become one of the most celebrated
environmentalists on the planet, teaching generation after
generation about the importance of the natural world. Babies and
toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging
story of this fascinating broadcaster and natural historian, and
will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of
this sturdy board book on their own. 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!
A rousing and radical investigation into the climate crisis, its
causes, and how to fight for the most vulnerable people affected by
it, This Book Will Save the Planet is a vibrantly illustrated study
of one of humanity's most significant threats. With this third
title in the NYT #1 best-selling Empower the Future series, you'll
gain a deeper understanding of climate change and climate justice.
Our planet is in crisis. The ice caps are melting, sea levels are
rising, wildfires are raging... and those most affected by global
warming are marginalised communities across the globe. But all is
not lost - there's still time for each and every one of us to make
a difference. Through the lens of intersectionality, author Dany
Sigwalt lays out the framework for how we can come together to
fight climate change, and how we can work to put people over
profit. The planet is not protected if all its inhabitants are not;
the people are not protected if the planet they inhabit is not. In
this book, you will: Discover the core principles of climate
justice Learn how solidarity, community and mutual aid can change
the world Find out how to use your privilege to stand-up for other
people At the end of each chapter, there are activities and calls
to action to get you thinking and to grow your knowledge. All you
need is a pen and a piece of paper. With kaleidoscopic and vibrant
illustrations by artist Aurelia Durand, this book is written for
everyone who lives on planet Earth. By the end, you'll have the
tools you need to go out and make a difference. The Empower the
Future series is a collection of vital and urgent books about how
we can all build a better world. Other titles in the list include
This Book is Feminist and This Book is Anti-Racist.
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...
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Andy Warhol, the ground-breaking pop artist. Little Andy was the
tiniest and palest child of the Warholas, a humble couple from
Slovakia who lived in Pittsburgh. Sketchbook glued to his hand, he
loved every minute of drawing, but he was too shy to show his work
to others, even to his family! As an adult he got a chance to
publish his first illustration for a glamorous magazine. He turned
his attention to the ordinary, like soup cans he ate from for lunch
every day. He showed the world that the ordinary objects could POP,
and founded a cultural movement, becoming one of the most famous
artists of the 20th Century. 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 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!
New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
discover the incredible life of Mary Shelley, the English novelist
and creator of Frankenstein. When Mary Shelley was a little girl,
she used to write stories beneath the trees in her garden. As an
adult, Mary was inspired by this same imagination to create a ghost
story, which became the famous novel: Frankenstein. This gripping
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 novelist'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!
|
Goodnight Madison
(Hardcover)
Angie Buelow, Ben Buelow; Illustrated by Lindsey Salzwedel
|
R539
Discovery Miles 5 390
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
|
Join the PAW Patrol team on the farm for a pawsome animal rescue!
Oh no, the farm animals have escaped! It's up to the PAW Patrol
team to round them up and save the day. Skye and Alex are helping
out on Farmer Yumi's farm, but the animals are let loose and
stampede into Adventure Bay. Follow the PAW Patrol team as they use
their skills to safely herd the animals in this exciting board book
filled with bright and colourful pictures. Whenever there's a
problem, just yelp for help!
Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
discover the life of David Bowie, the starman who dazzled audiences
with his music. As a child, young David lived with his family in a
tiny house on an ordinary street, but he had a head full of songs
and ideas. At school he was loved music and dance, and he was
inspired by his brother's rock and jazz records to pick up the
saxophone and start writing his own songs. After earning his
stripes in some of the coolest bands in London, David splashed onto
the solo scene. David knew that to be a star, he had to combine
great songs with great performace, and so from this point on he
took on a range of shapeshifting personas, from Ziggy Stardust to
the Thin White Duke, but really, he was just being himself,
expressing his art on the stage. His songwriting talent and musical
skill made him one of rock and roll's all-time greatest artists.
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 musician'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!
|
|