A father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a whistle-stop guide to the universe, all rolled into one - and told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective, wit and exquisite artwork.

Meanwhile Back on Earth gives a unique look at life on Earth with a cosmic perspective - and an enduring message that what binds us together matters more than what sets us apart.

A timely story for families everywhere.

Afrikaanse kinders word al geslagte lank vermaak deur die skelmstreke van Jakkals en Wolf. Jakkals probeer Wolf om elke hoek en draai ’n streep trek, tog is hulle beste maats.

Beleef die opwindende avonture van hierdie twee geliefde skarminkels opnuut en lag saam oor dié twee se skreeusnaakse avonture.

Hierdie bundel sluit ses pragtig geillustreerde stories in:

• Jakkals en Wolf steel botter
• Jakkals en Wolf pas Tier se kinders op
• Jakkals en Wolf vang vis
• Jakkals en Wolf kerjakker in Boer se kraal
• Jakkals en Wolf en die rondekop dier
• Wolf kry lus om skaapsklere te dra

Everyone in this family looks different. Dad is tall and dark. Mum has light brown hair with green eyes. Some of the children have straight hair; others have curls. People regard them curiously until, one day, one of the children musters the courage to speak up proudly about her identity after she learns where she comes from and why she looks different.

This rhyming picture book is about the identity crises many children face when they look different from their family members. The book takes children through the unique and often untold history of South Africa, explaining how a mixed-race heritage can contribute to their physical differences and yet they can still be part of one family.

This book can also be used by educators or parents who wish to teach their children about diversity.

Count down to Christmas with this advent calendar collection of twenty-four mini activity, puzzle and game books, based on the bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Enjoy a book every day with this fantastic festive collection, including colouring, drawing and activity books based on the family-favourite picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale and more. Plus lots of family fun with games and quizzes to enjoy together. With twenty-four mini books collected together in a beautiful hardback presentation case with tie ribbon, The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection is perfect for sharing together every day of advent.

What is a Springbok without his spring? Just a ... bok?

When poor Springbok loses his spring, it is up to his friends to help him find it again - with hilarious consequences.

A humorous and touching story about recognising what makes you special, and the power of friendship.

Join the PAW Patrol for pup-tacular tales of rescue, friendship and adventure in this stunning collection of stories for children.

Join the team for an exciting pirate treasure hunt, a daring kitty rescue, a day with dinosaurs, and more fun-filled tales. PAWsitively beautiful illustrations bring the furry friends to life as they take on heroic missions.

Perfect for bedtime or anytime, fans can enjoy the stories again and again.

This charming collection includes:

• Itty-Bitty Kitty Rescue
• Puppy Birthday to You!
• Pirate Pups!
• All-Star Pups!
• Jurassic Bark!
• Save the School Bus!
• Adventures with Grandpa!

Discover the pooptastic world of Dino and Danny, from bestselling authors Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter! When playtime on Gran's old swing sends Danny and Dinosaur accidentally looping back through time to the Jurassic age, there's no knowing what might happen. Especially when the swing breaks and there's the rumble of a volcano ready to erupt! Can Danny and Dinosaur make it back to the future with their new dino friends? A Jurassic classic from the bestselling creators of The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet!, The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas! and The Dinosaur that Pooped a Princess!

Chloe is feeling angry today. With an annoying big brother and teasing classmates, she can’t help feeling angry.

But with her teacher’s guidance, she paints a beautiful mural that brightens both the school wall and her mood.

This sweet story about a feisty little meerkat teaches children that every emotion is valid, and what matters most is how we respond to what we feel.

Also available in Afrikaans as Diere maniere: Miekie maak haar merk.

Liam is afraid of the dark and strange noises. When he has to say no to his friends who want to go on a scary ride at the fair he feels embarrassed. But with some wisdom and guidance from his dad, Liam learns that saying no can be very brave. This sweet story about a scared little elephant teaches children that every emotion is valid, and that courage looks different for each of us. Also available in Afrikaans as Diere maniere: Lukas laat sy lig skyn.

Spring, summer, autumn or winter - the intrepid Weather Girls are ready for whatever the seasons might bring! Join them as they stomp through autumn leaves, enjoy a summer swim, explore the lush green forests and climb a snowy mountain. There is so much to experience and discover when you jump up and step outside with this lively group of friends.

Get inspired and get active with this stylish book all about the magic of the seasons, the wonders of the outside world and the fun you can have with good friends. The Weather Girls is a charming, rhyming story with striking illustrations and additional nature facts, from illustrator Aki.

The irresistible new picture book from Sophy Henn that's guaranteed to turn that frown upside down! Have you ever had a day when you just hate EVERYTHING? You have? Well, what if you had a friend who helped you to work out that rather than hating everything, you LOVED everything instead? Sounds good, right? Well, THIS book is THAT friend so you might want to read on! Other picture books by Sophy Henn from Simon & Schuster: The Best Worst Day Ever The Music in Me

Almal van Menseland is verheug om Haas Das, die geliefde nuusleser van Diereland, en sy assistent, Piet Muis, en hulle manewales weer te geniet in hierdie veelkleurige leesboeke. In hierdie uitsending raak Boeboe die bobbejaantjie vermis en almal is bekommerd, want Hoohoeff Hienia is in die omtrek. Die gewilde Haas Das-stories word opnuut uitgebeeld deur Vian Oelofsen se pragtige illustrasies.

Almal van Menseland is verheug om Haas Das, die geliefde nuusleser van Diereland, en sy assistent, Piet Muis, en hulle manewales weer te geniet in hierdie veelkleurige leesboeke. In hierdie episode vind die groot wedloop tussen Hasie Kwassie en Skillie Skilpad plaas! Wie gaan wen? Die gewilde Haas Das-stories word opnuut uitgebeeld deur Vian Oelofsen se pragtige illustrasies.

Danser bly saam met sy familie in die vlei. Die perde loop wild rond en is baie skaam. ’n Fotograaf neem foto’s van hulle vir ’n kalender. Die mense hou baie daarvan. Eendag bring die fotograaf ’n seuntjie in ’n rolstoel saam. Danser vergeet om skaam te wees. Hy doen allerhande lawwe dinge om die seuntjie te laat glimlag. Dit word ’n baie spesiale dag en die seuntjie belowe om weer te kom kuier.

Druppel baljaar saam met Mamma in die vlak water. Die dolfyntjie raak vriende met Leila, ’n dogtertjie wat saam met haar pa op ’n branderplank ry. Van toe af speel hulle elke oggend tog te lekker saam. Een vreeslike oggend draai daar plastiek om Druppel en Mamma, en hulle spoel op die strand uit. Leila kry hulle daar. Sy en haar pa doen alles wat hulle kan om hulle nuwe vriende te red.

Patat slaap elke aand styf teen Mamma in die berg. Vroegoggend begin die hele trop bobbejane kos soek. Partykeer is daar nie genoeg kos in die berg en op die strand nie. Dan moet hulle dorp toe gaan. ’n Kwaai man wil vir Patat en Mamma uit ’n lukwartboom jaag. Maar die vrou en dogtertjie wat daar woon, gee nie om dat hulle kom kuier het nie. Patat weet nou hulle het vriende in die dorp.

Roam free in Johanna Spyri's classic story of friendship and adventure, retold in this gorgeous gift book by award-winning duo Jeanne Willis and Briony May Smith. This favourite childhood classic is reimagined for young children in an enchanting, illustrated edition with a glittering foil cover. Stunning colour art throughout by Briony May Smith brings Heidi's adventures to life, from the spectacular Swiss mountains to the streets of Frankfurt. This is the perfect bedtime story and a gorgeous keepsake to treasure. From the creators of Stardust: Winner of The Chronos Prize 2020 Shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2019 Winner of the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2018 When five-year-old orphan Heidi is sent to live in the Swiss Alps with grumpy Grandpa, the rest of the village feel sorry for her. But Heidi soon discovers that her grandpa is gentle and kind behind his scowl, and she loves her new life running wild in the mountains with the goats, the flowers and her best friend Peter. That is, until Heidi is forced to move far away to Frankfurt to be the companion to an unwell girl. Will she ever return to her true home in the mountains?

Sello is feeling sad after his best friend moves away. He also feels sad when his dog dies and when he is bullied at school.

But with Mama’s help, he learns that crying is nothing to be ashamed of. Sello starts to feel stronger and less alone when, thanks to his uncle, he discovers a new hobby.

This sweet story about a sad little lion teaches children that every emotion is valid, and that difficult situations can help us to find our inner strength.

Also available in Afrikaans as Diere maniere: Simon staan sy man.

Gugu is nervous about her first day at a new school. But a kind gesture, a shared lunch and a rescued bird help her classmates see what a great friend she can be.

Join in Gugu’s journey, as she goes from feeling anxious to showing kindness and being welcomed.

This sweet story about a kind little zebra teaches children that every emotion is valid, and that we can show empathy and respect in all situations.

Also available in Afrikaans as Diere maniere: Katryn kry `n ster.

This is a book about fairies. There’s only one problem … there are monsters hiding around every corner, just waiting to pull all sorts of silly pranks. Are there even any fairies in this book?

Read the following five stories in this value for money book:

• I see a lion
• I see a buffalo
• I see a leopard
• I see a rhinoceros
• I see an elephant

Smiley plays with Mom in the shallow water. That day the little dolphin becomes friends with Leila, a girl who rides a surfboard with her dad. From then on, they play together every morning, having a great time. One terrible morning, there is plastic wrapped around Smiley and Mom, and they wash up on the beach. Leila finds them there. She and her dad do everything they can to save their new friends.

Pickle sleeps tightly against Mama every night in the mountain. Early every morning, the whole troop of baboons start searching for food. Sometimes there isn't enough food in the mountain and on the beach. Then they have to go to the village. A mean man wants to chase Pickle and Mom out of a marula tree. But the woman and little girl who live there don't mind that they came to visit. Pickle now knows they have friends in the village.

Whisper lives in a circus. Even though she's just a cub, the lion tamer already starts teaching her tricks. Whisper's heart is sore. She doesn't want to do tricks like Mama and be in a cage. Mama tells Whisper that they come from Africa and were born to be free. They are rescued from the circus and taken to South Africa. There they are free to climb trees and roll in the grass.