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Scallywag Press proudly present Simon Lamb's dazzling debut
collection of poetry, featuring fifty luminous poems, each written
in exactly fifty words, fully-illustrated throughout by much-loved
former Children's Laureate Chris Riddell. With subjects ranging
from family, identity, and growing up, to the need for hope, the
wonder of nature, and the very concept of poetry itself, Simon
offers his poems as small nuggets of wisdom, warmth and wit to help
readers of all ages navigate their lives. Complementing the
always-present three-dimensional sense of drama and interaction
with the reader, every poem is gifted its own double page spread,
each one exquisitely illustrated by Chris Riddell, with his
distinctive insight and flair adding new layers of meaning and joy
to these already magical poems. A beautifully-produced hardback
gift edition with textured cover, de-bossing and thick paper, this
is a book to read, to keep, to love.
Meet Odo and all his friends at Forest Camp in this exciting
picture book adventure, based on the animated TV series. Odo loves
going to Forest Camp to play with all his friends, and today Camp
Leader has brought some rock eggs for them to look after. Odo tries
really hard to be careful with his egg, but when he gets a little
over-excited and kicks it into the bushes, he accidentally picks up
a real egg instead - and now the egg is hatching! Based on the
preschool animated series shown on Milkshake, this charming picture
book is full of warmth and humour, with themes of building
self-confidence and empathy in a unique beautifully-crafted forest
setting. It includes a special spread at the back with reading tips
for grown-ups and ideas for discussion with your child. Fans of
Odo: The Egg will also love Super Owl in the same series!
This charming tale of a loquacious young bird will resonate with
kids full of questions and exasperated parents alike. Little Bird
leaves family and friends in search of someone who will listen.
Guess who he finds? His own reflection A reunion ensues when Little
Bird's loved ones realize they miss his chatter.
The perfect picture book for children with a big imagination, We
Found a Cat is a laugh-out-loud story of a little girl and a little
boy who find a furry friend. Cats have whiskers and love to purr...
Cats love to play... Cats love to eat... When a brother and sister
find a new furry friend, they decide that it most definitely is a
cat. But something's not quite right. It's very loud... It's very
hungry... And it doesn't use doors! They eventually decide that it
is, after all, an *outdoors cat* and are very happy to leave it to
all the outdoorsy things! Written and illustrated by the
wonderfully talented Heidi McKinnon, author of I Just Ate My Friend
A super hilarious read about two children who've become friends
with a tiger! Full colour illustrations throughout in gorgeous
orange and teal tones
"Complex, captivating, and gorgeously written." --Karen M. McManus,
New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying and Two Can
Keep a Secret We Were Liars meets Goodbye Days in this "gripping
and atmospheric" (Kirkus Reviews) debut novel that sweeps readers
away as they try to solve the mystery of what happened then to make
Ellory so broken now--now with a brand-new look! It's hard to find
the truth beneath the lies you tell yourself. Then: They were
four--Bex, Jenni, Ellory, Ret. (Venus. Earth. Moon. Sun.) Electric,
headstrong young women; Ellory's whole solar system. Now: Ellory is
alone, her once inseparable group of friends torn apart by secrets,
deception, and a shocking incident that changed their lives
forever. Then: Lazy summer days. A party. A beautiful boy. Ellory
met Matthias and fell into the beginning of a spectacular, bright
love. Now: Ellory returns to Pine Brook to navigate senior year
after a two-month suspension and summer away--no boyfriend, no
friends. No going back. Tormented by some and sought out by others,
troubled by a mysterious note-writer who won't let Ellory forget,
and consumed by guilt over her not entirely innocent role in
everything and everyone she's lost, Ellory finds that even in the
present, the past is everywhere. The path forward isn't a straight
line. And moving on will mean sorting the truth from the lies--the
lies Ellory has been telling herself. This book was previously
published as See All the Stars.
What does it mean to be confused? Confusion may not make us feel
good, but it's an emotion everybody has! In this book, children
will learn how to identify when they are confused and discover ways
to manage their feelings. Large, vivid photos help illustrate what
confusion looks like. A mindfulness activity at the end of the book
give readers an opportunity to explore their own feelings.
From standout author, Alex Latimer, and bestselling illustrator,
David Litchfield, comes a beautiful picture book about finding -
and holding on to - friendship. One bright afternoon, Pip met Egg.
Pip is a seed from a glorious tree, and Egg is a bird's egg from a
nearby nest. When Pip and Egg first meet, they are almost the same
size and shape - like two peas in a pod. But as their friendship
grows, so do they - for Pip this means growing roots, but for Egg?
Well, Egg grows wings, and she can't wait to use them. Though Pip
wishes he can follow Egg on her adventures, his roots are strong.
So he watches his friend fly away. But true friends always find
their way back to one another, and there are no truer friends than
Pip and Egg. And if there's one thing they learn, it's that the
circle of life will always lead them back to each other. David
Litchfield is the award-winning author/illustrator of The Bear and
the Piano Lyrical, reassuring story that children will love Lush
illustrations filled with warmth and emotion Teaches children about
the value of friendship
Sometimes you feel happy. Sometimes you feel sad. Sometimes you
don't know how you feel. You feel lots of different things all day
long. Talk about your feelings and learn how to deal with them.
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Truly Tyler
(Hardcover)
Terri Libenson
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Join the Planetwalker, John Francis, on an exploration of kindness,
great and small. From the kindness John has experienced in his own
life to the history of how kindness has helped to shape our laws,
morals and communities, read many inspirational stories from around
the world. Over the whole history of humankind, kindness has been
key to the survival of our species and to making our world a better
place. Learn about Harriet Tubman, who risked her life to help
others escape from slavery, the Nomads Clinic, which sends doctors
trekking into the Himalayas to tend to patients, The Linda Lindas,
a group of young musicians who use their talent to speak up for the
rights of others Joshua Coombes, a hairdresser who gives free
haircuts to the homeless, and many others. The joyous and
awe-inspiring stories in this book will encourage young readers to
be kind to others. And being kind, even in small ways, turns out to
be healthy for you, yet another reason to be practise kindness
every day. It's our planet to share together - let's be kind.
From TV comedian Rosie Jones comes a sparky and HILARIOUS series
for readers aged 9+. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK
DIARIES. 'Fresh, funny and ultra cool' - Jacqueline Wilson Hi! I'm
Edie Eckhart. I'm a little bit different. I have a disability
called cerebral palsy, so I talk slowly and fall over a lot. It's
never really bothered me because I've never known anything else.
This term, Edie Eckhart has A LOT on her mind: 'Why am I the only
one who doesn't know what to be when I grow up? Why am I the only
one worried about going on the school drama trip? And why am I the
only one who thinks eating 21 Brussels sprouts at once is YUMMY?'
Life's confusing questions are making Edie wonder if she REALLY
knows who she REALLY is. Will Edie realise it's OK not to have ALL
the answers ALL of the time ... and just BE EDIE?
My friend Mr Mornington has always lived next door to us. His
favourite things are gardening and eating cherry cake and playing
his saxophone. He's not the best rememberer, though. A little girl
lives next door to Mr Mornington, who has played saxophone all over
the world. These days, he's a bit tired of all that travelling, so
now he plays it just for her. Together, they have a favourite song:
one that conjures up memories of all their favourite things. But
when Mr Mornington moves into a care home, his young friend wonders
if he'll be able to remember her – or any of his favourite things
at all... perhaps there's something she can do to help? This
heartfelt and gently humorous picture book explores the subject of
dementia in an original way. Drawing on themes of music therapy and
the value of community and intergenerational friendship, it has a
warm yet realistic ending that will help readers to process their
own feelings of loss. Includes Mr Mornington's famous cherry cake
recipe at the back of the book, so you can try one of his favourite
things.
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When I Worry
(Board book)
Lou Treleaven; Illustrated by Jennifer Bartlett
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This practical guide for teenagers offers powerful strategies to
keep the body and mind healthy. Including, tips for a better sleep,
how to maintain a balanced diet, simple steps to develop good
habits, and fun mood-boosting activities.
Chloe Lukasiak believes that things happen for a reason. She knows
that life would be easier without disappointments, bullying, and
medical issues - but sometimes it takes challenges to inspire you
to achieve big things. From her status as fan favourite on the US
hit reality television show Dance Moms to her current life as a
social media star with millions of fans, Chloe has found that
self-acceptance and kindness are the key to getting over the rough
spots in life and realising your passions. This full-colour,
heavily designed book, featuring never-before-seen photos,
inspirational quotes, and Chloe's own doodles and poetry offers
exclusive insight into Chloe's world as well as a message that will
inspire all readers to pursue their dreams and be true to their
selves.
When Jon Acuff's book Soundtracks, came out, one reaction surprised
him. Parents across the country all said the same thing: "Do you
have a version for teenagers? If I knew how to change my mindset
when I was that age, my entire life would have been different." Why
did they say that? Because truth grows like compound interest.
Saving money when you're young has a bigger impact than it does
when you save in your 40s. A single new soundtrack--Acuff's phrase
for a repetitive thought--believed when you're 14 or 18 can change
your whole life in the same way. In response, Acuff tagged his two
daughters to help him create an honest, actionable guide to mindset
for teenagers. Your thoughts can work for you or against you, but
the good news is you get a choice. The even better news is when
you're young, your entire world is made of new. You're a movie
that's barely started, a notebook with blank pages to fill, a song
that hasn't hit the chorus. You have your whole life ahead of you.
When you learn to create new thoughts, those thoughts lead to
actions, and those actions lead to new results. Are you ready to
tap into the superpower of mindset? Just hit play.
Howl with laughter and squeal with delight at this monstrously
funny picture book and audio CD from number one bestselling author
David Walliams, illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower! Performed
by David Walliams - perfect for sharing at Halloween! Howler is a
SMALL werewolf with a BIG problem. He is just not SCARY! And that
makes him the odd one out at Monster School... But when Howler
finds some new friends, he discovers that being the ODD one out
might just make him the COOLEST one of all... With giggles on every
page, this hilarious new picture book is perfect for ALL little
monsters.
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Drum
roll please... the new Little Miss chosen by the public is Little
Miss Brave! Get ready to meet a new Little Miss who is fearless in
the face of danger and proud to stand up for what she believes in.
Little Miss Brave is not afraid to speak out and her inner strength
and confidence is inspiring, particularly for Little Miss Shy. Will
she give her the courage to challenge expectations too? Fifty years
after Mr Tickle, the very first Mr Men book was published, the
public voted for the next two new characters from Little Miss
Brave, Mr Calm, Little Miss Energy, Mr Brilliant and Little Miss
Kind. A rather excited Little Miss Brave held her nerve and was
selected alongside Mr Calm, as one of the two most popular
characters. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting
children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold
illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the
perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you
met them all?
A gorgeously illustrated book about friendship and looking past
differences from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine
Rayner. Bear is walking through the forest, minding his own
business when he comes across another bear. The Other bear is
different. The two bears wander along, thinking different thoughts,
and looking in different directions. Soon the two bears come across
another bear and then another bear and eventually find a bear stuck
in a tree. The Bears realise that perhaps they aren't that
different after all and perhaps they could be friends? Five Bears
is a tale of friendship and acceptance perfect for little ones.
Best friends Bumble and Snug are Bugbops - little monsters filled
with BIG feelings! Join them and a VERY excited unicorn, in this
new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny
adventure and learn about the world outside and inside. Bumble and
Snug are in the magical unicorn forest when they get into a spot of
trouble. Luckily, they are rescued by a unicorn and together they
have the great idea to become superheroes. Introducing the super
buddies! From a runaway ice-cream van to a lost teddy bear, Bumble,
Snug and Sparklehoof the unicorn save the day. But not everybody is
happy when Sparklehoof gets too excited with his magic. Bumble and
Snug have to come up with a super action plan to stop Sparklehoof.
And with a giant kitten on the loose and a jelly city, they will
have to work FAST! Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn is a
story about being too excited and how to listen, friendship and
magic, and three new SUPERHEROES! Perfect for readers just starting
to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for wise
kids to share with their grown-ups. For fans of Narwhal and Jelly
and Dogman.
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