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In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS
series, discover the incredible life of J. R. R. Tolkien, author
and forefather of the fantasy genre. Little John experienced lots
of change in his life from a young age. Moving from South Africa to
a big city in England, he longed for the nature he grew up around.
After the death of both of his parents, John found comfort in
telling stories and building imaginary worlds with his friends. And
he continued to tell stories for the rest of his life, creating
epic tales of hobbits, dwarves, elves and wizards as J. R. R.
Tolkien. 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
writer'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!
Rock-a-Bye Rumpus is a delightful collection of sweet and fun
action poems for the very young, specially chosen by bestselling
author, Julia Donaldson and beautifully illustrated by Sebastien
Braun. This gorgeous gift book and accompanying audio CD is made up
of seven charming sections, including 'Fingers, Toes and Faces',
'Hop, Skip and Jump' and 'Tea, Bath and Bed' - each featuring
much-loved classic rhymes such as Incy Wincy Spider and Hush,
Little Baby as well as carefully selected poems from contemporary
poets, including brand new poems by Julia Donaldson herself. With
irresistible illustrations from bestselling illustrator, Sebastien
Braun, Rock-a-Bye Rumpus is sure to become a firm favourite and a
must-have for every child.
Environmental activism gets a nocturnal twist in this utterly
charming picture book about a young girl and her mission to save
the bats! Amara loves bats! Her favourite thing to do is to collect
bat facts and watch the amazing mammals fly at night by her house.
But when Amara moves to a new town, she learns that her beloved
bats no longer roost nearby because they are losing their habitat.
Amara is upset. What can she do to help? She's just one person, and
the problem feels so much bigger than her. But after doing some
research, she discovers that there are many young people making big
changes all around the world. Inspired to take action, Amara
gathers her new friends to help save the bats. Together, she knows
they can make a difference! Emma Reynolds crafts an inspiring story
about community action, perseverance, and what to do in the face of
climate anxiety. At its heart, this is a story about hope and
finding a place to call home.
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Our Beach
(Paperback)
Rebecca Smith; Illustrated by Zoe Waring
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A brilliant and heart-warming story about the power of imagination
and the special bond between grandparent and grandchild. Come on an
adventure to the beach, all without leaving your sitting room...
From kite-flying and sandcastle building to splashing in the waves,
everything's possible at OUR beach, the best place to be! Use your
imagination and you can join in too! Celebrate the power of
imagination and the closeness of the bond between grandparent and
grandchild in this beautifully written and illustrated book by
Rebecca Smith and Zoe Waring.
Penny and Grandpa are at the fair with Paddy. Paddy sees a police
dog and off he goes!
Meet the Marvellous Little Misses! The Little Misses are all
amazing in their own different ways, though Little Miss Princess is
often too busy to spend time with her friends. She doesn’t have
much time to just have fun. But Little Miss Sunshine and Little
Miss Naughty have a plan to rectify that with the help of the
marvellous Little Misses! A fun story about friendship and
believing in yourself. The perfect book to celebrate our
differences and give young girls confidence to be themselves.
Rusty has run off. Gus is looking for him in the park. Will he find
him?
The ultimate bedtime read from the award-winning author of The Day
the Babies Crawled Away. 'Good night, Gorilla,' says the night
watchman as he finishes his rounds at the zoo. But Gorilla has
other ideas, deftly pick-pocketing the watchman's keys and letting
himself out of his cage, whilst letting Elephant, Lion, Hyena,
Giraffe and Armadillo out too! The weary watchman makes his way
home and into bed ... unaware that his friends from the zoo are
right behind him! Beautifully crafted illustrations and a calming,
easy-to-follow text make this zoo story a delight for toddlers and
young children aged 2+. Kids who loved Goodnight Moon and Good
Night, little Bear will love Good Night, Gorilla. Peggy Rathmann's
first children's book, Ruby the Copycat, turned an embarrassing
personal incident into a well-received story and earned the "most
promising new author" distinction in the 1991 Cuffies Awards. Her
second book, Good Night, Gorilla, was an American Library
Association Notable Children's Book and her third title, Officer
Buckle and Gloria, allowed Rathmann to walk off with the Caldecott
Medal in 1996. Good Night Gorilla was inspired by Peggy's love for
gorillas, "I wanted to teach sign language to gorillas, but after
taking a class in signing, I realized what I'd rather do was draw
pictures of gorillas".
Small children are often asked to choose between a gendered binary
- 'boy' or 'girl', 'pink' or 'blue'. This colourful picture book
smashes these stereotypes and encourages the reader to follow their
own way! "Girl or Boy?" What brings you joy? "Pink or blue?" It's
up to you. With vibrant illustrations and concise, poetic text,
this powerful book teaches young children that there are no limits
in what you can do and who you can be. You are unique! Translated
from the original Portuguese by award-winning transgender poet Jay
Hulme, My Own Way is an important, timely and beautiful celebration
of identity, difference, and respect.
Alle babas is op hul eie manier vir hulle mammas onweerstaanbaar en
oulik – of dit nou dierebabatjies of mensbabatjies is. Die vrolike
verkenning van allerhande pasgebore diertjies kan ’n heerlike
gesprek oor gesinsuitbreiding uitlok. Ook die perfekte geskenk vir
iemand wat pas ’n boetie of sussie ryker geword het!
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Cute
(Hardcover)
Lida Dijkstra; Illustrated by Marije Tolman
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Featuring your favorite Disney characters, these bestselling 10 storybooks have been completely updated with all new covers, illustrations and text. They will help inspire a lifelong love of reading in any children who love the famous films!
Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature
picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust Ruby
loves radishes, so when her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she
grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her
radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see what's happening
underground and an impressive pop-up surprise. With a gentle story
and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be
inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their
very own vegetables. Featuring artwork from bestselling The
Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from
the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure! Other
titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants
a Tree and Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden
A stunning book about colours full of gorgeous, breathtaking
landscapes, with amazing flaps to lift and holes to peep through.
From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and
Sharon King-Chai, who together created the award-winning
Animalphabet and Counting Creatures. Follow a little girl as she
paints her own adventure with her bright blue tree frog companion.
With luscious green trees to climb and red hot air balloons to sail
away in, children will delight in the rhyming text and vibrant
artwork while learning about different colours. A truly beautiful
gift, Colours, Colours Everywhere is an absolute must for the
family bookshelf.
Lizzy and the Cloud is a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl
who cares for her pet cloud as it grows, from the creators of the
critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky. It's a
little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn't mind.
She's not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that's
right for her. And she finds it in Milo. Soon, she's taking Milo
out on walks with her family, watering Milo right on schedule and
seeing Milo grow and grow. But what happens when her pet cloud gets
too big for Lizzy to handle? This charming story with beautiful
illustrations from the exceptionally talented Fan brothers will
enchant readers young and old alike, teaching children an
unpredictable journey of growth and loving something enough to set
it free.
Oh, Armadillo! is a hilarious tale exploring the endlessly humorous
mishaps of an Armadillo who wants to host the most amazing party.
Armadillo sets out to please the jungle animals with classic party
treats and games, but everything turns out a little peculiar...
like a sponge cake made of sponges and an actual musical chair!
Children will roar with laughter at the silly scenarios and very
funny mishaps that Armadillo creates whilst planning his party. He
misinterprets the most popular party games, like Pass the Parcel,
in the funniest ways. Oh, Armadillo! combines laugh-out-loud humour
with teaching a gentle lesson that there's nothing wrong with
thinking differently. The jungle animals declare that Armadillo's
party is wrong because everything is a little unusual, but what the
animals learn is that being creative and inventive can lead to fun
and laughter! This bold, bright, hilarious picture book is brought
to life by talented illustrator Rob Starling. Oh, Armadillo! will
provide hours of laughs for little readers, whilst reminding us
that thinking differently is good and can lead to the most fun of
all!
We breathe deep and expand like the galaxy, We breathe out many
thousands of stars, And if ever we start to feel panicky, This
reminds us of just who we are. The perfect soothing read for quiet
time, Happy gently encourages young readers to explore their
emotions and the beautiful world around them, with stunning
illustrations and thought-provoking rhymes on every page. Lyrical,
emotive language encourages your child to step back and really
appreciate their life within the moment. From savouring the taste
of every meal to taking time to explore new places, there are so
many ways we can slow down and find happiness. This beautiful
poetry combined with ideas for how to practice mindfulness in the
real world make this a wonderful introduction to finding inner
peace. Katie Hickey's gentle, charismatic illustrations take
readers on a journey to a place of happiness and calm, with bright
and uplifting colours and comforting scenes of nature and home. A
great read for little ones who enjoyed Slow Down by Freya Hartas
(Magic Cat Publishing) or Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers (Harper
Collins Children's).
Imagine a world where everyone is kind - how can we make that come
true? With gorgeous pictures by three wonderful illustrators, The
KIND Activity Book is a timely, inspiring activity book about the
many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games
to helping those from other countries feel welcome. The book is
endorsed by The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler Fifty pence
from the sale of each printed copy will go to the Three Peas
charity, which gives vital help to refugees from war-torn
countries. The illustrators of the book are from Germany, Greece
and Syria - working together to make a beautifully kind, fun and
inclusive book
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I Am Nefertiti
(Paperback)
Annemarie Anang; Illustrated by Natelle Quek
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When Nefertiti plays the drums, the band plays as one. "I am
Nefertiti" she says, and she feels ten feet tall. But when the new
music teacher shortens her name to 'Nef', bit by bit, she starts to
shrink. Without Nefertiti to keep the beat, the band is in disarray
. . . "I am Nefertiti!" she whispers to herself. Drawing on her
inner strength and with the support of the other children, they
help Miss Potts recognise the importance of honouring Nefertiti's
name. Now, when Nefertiti keeps the beat, the music sounds so
sweet! A heartwarming, joyous, empowering story of identity and
belonging.
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Geronimo
(Paperback)
David Walliams; Illustrated by Tony Ross
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The brand-new HEARTWARMINGLY HILARIOUS children's picture book from
NUMBER ONE bestselling David Walliams. Illustrated by artistic
genius Tony Ross. Meet Geronimo - the baby penguin who has one
dream and one dream only - and that is to fly! But everyone knows
penguins can't fly... or can they? With a little help from his dad
and friends, baby Geronimo discovers that even the wildest of
dreams can come true. A delightfully topsy-turvy book with an
uplifting message about following your dreams - another
blockbusting classic from David Walliams and Tony Ross! There are
lots of funny pictures of penguins in this book, but please note
any mention of 'free' penguins on the back cover is a joke and as
such should be taken lightly.
A stunning nature search and find book, perfect for sharing with
little ones. "THE SECRET FOREST is dreamily beautiful and sure to
enchant any child at bedtime." - David Walliams Written and
illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann, The Secret Forest will take you
and your child on a wonderful journey through peaceful woodlands. a
beautiful gift for parent and child to look at together sure to
provide hours of enjoyment, along with an appreciation of the
natural world a peaceful read that's perfect for soothing little
ones before bedtime full of charming moments to discover with your
child. Beginning at first light with a young fawn and his mum,
you'll meet foxes and butterflies, bears and bees, squirrels and
birds galore - all before sun sets again and the moon rises over
the trees as the night-time creatures come out to play. What else
will you see?
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