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The Very Best of Paul Cookson brings together twenty-five years of
poetry. It includes his favourite poems and his most thoughtful,
uplifting and memorable poems. Includes Let No One Steal Your
Dreams, Father's Hands, May You Always, Invisible Magicians, This
is Our School and many more.
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A gorgeous collection of stories and poems celebrating joy,
showcasing 40 talented Black writers and artists from across the
world. Curated by British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Dapo
Adeola, with a foreword by the acclaimed Patrice Lawrence. Joyful,
Joyful is a book to sing about. A large hardback packed full of
colourful illustrations, Joyful, Joyful: Stories Celebrating Black
Voices is the perfect gift to spread joy. With stories featuring a
mythical whale, a message from the future, a Halloween dance
competition, a talking book, a miraculous discovery in a moment of
lost hope, the joy of Jollof rice and much more. Colourful and
beautifully illustrated, with artwork from an array of talented
illustrators including Ken Wilson Max, Dapo Adeola, Dorcas
Magbadelo, Odera Igbokwe and Denzell Dankwah, alongside stories and
poems by the likes of Malorie Blackman, Alex Wheatle, Faridah
Abike-Iyimide and Dorothy Koomson. These short stories and poems
are perfect for readers age 8-11, but can be enjoyed by all ages.
Contributors include: Adejoke 'Joke' Bakare, Alex Wheatle, Arantza
Pena Popo, Ashley Evans, Awuradwoa Afful, Camilla Sucre, Camryn
Garrett, Charis JB, Dapo Adeola, Denzell Dankwah, Dorcas Magbadelo,
Doreen Baingana, Dorothy Koomson, Faridah Abike-Iyimide, Funmbi
Omotayo, Hannah Lee, Jeffrey Boakye, Jess Nash, Kelechi Okafor, Ken
Wilson-Max, Kofi Ofosu, Koleka Putuma, Maame Blue, Malorie
Blackman, Matilda Feyisayo Ibini, Michael Kennedy, Nathan Bryon,
Odera Igbokwe, Ojima Abalaka, Olu Oke, Patrice Lawrence, Rahana
Dariah, Robyn Smith, Rosaline Tella, Sharna Jackson, Snalo Ngcaba,
Terrence Adegbenle, Tomekah George, Tracey Baptiste, Trish Cooke,
Yasmin Joseph and Zaire Krieger. The love, defiance, laughter, joy
and power in these pages will leave readers feeling hopeful about
their future and strong enough to fight for it.
Ten silly Santas At the north North Pole One Santa cracked the ice
And fell down through a hole. Find out what happened to the nine
other silly Santas in this brand-new, fun-filled collection of
Christmas poems for children. Written by one of the nation's
favourite children's poets, Ten Silly Santas captures both the joy
and the angst of the Christmas season - making you laugh out loud
while also prompting you to quietly reflect on the mystery that
lies at the heart of it all.
Four of THE most beloved Dr. Seuss Bright and Early Board Books in
a sturdy box with a plastic handle! Inside this cheery green box
are abridged board book editions of the Dr. Seuss classics Fox in
Socks, Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, There's a Wocket in My Pocket!,
and Dr. Seuss's ABC. Secured by a tuck closure and perfect for
travel, this cute set makes a literacy-nurturing gift, perfect for
babies and toddlers. And if you are looking to give a really
special gift, pair this collection with The Little Blue Box of
Bright and Early Board Books by Dr. Seuss!
The instant #1 New York Times and Indie bestseller! Hop aboard the
Peace Train in this picture book adaptation of Cat Stevens's
legendary anthem of unity and harmony in time for the song's 50th
anniversary! With illustrations by New York Times bestselling
illustrator Peter H. Reynolds. "Now I've been happy lately Thinking
about the good things to come And I believe it could be Something
good has begun Oh, I've been smiling lately Dreaming about the
world as one And I believe it could be Someday it's going to come"
Readers are invited to hop on the PEACE TRAIN and join its growing
group of passengers who are all ready to unite the world in peace
and harmony. Featuring the timeless lyrics of Cat Stevens's
legendary song and illustrations by New York Times bestselling
artist Peter H. Reynolds, this hopeful picture book inspires
tolerance and love for people of all cultures and identities.
WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2018
Featuring top Young Adult authors and introducing a host of
exciting new voices, this anthology of stories and poetry from BAME
writers on the theme of change is a long-overdue addition to the YA
scene. Contributors include Tanya Byrne, Inua Ellams, Catherine
Johnson, Patrice Lawrence, Ayisha Malik, Irfan Master, Musa Okwonga
and Nikesh Shukla. Plus introducing four fresh new voices in YA
fiction: Mary Bello, Aisha Bushby, Yasmin Rahman and Phoebe Roy.
From armadillos, flamingos and umbrella birds to quokkas and
iguanas, Elli Woollard presents a lovely collection of poems for
younger children about pets which are just a little bit peculiar...
Filled with fun rhymes, quirky black-and-white illustrations and
exotic animals, this book is perfect for reading aloud. Some poems
are hilarious, some are gruesome and some will make you want to
wash your hair, but there's sure to be a pet poem here for every
child and adult alike.
Menige ouer, onderwyser en afrigter het al die wens uitgespreek dat minder tyd
aan die soek van geskikte materiaal vir Eisteddfods bestee hoef te word.
Eisteddfod-pret is gebore uit hierdie noodkreet van ouers, onderwysers en
kinders wat jaarliks in desperaatheid die internet en biblioteke fynkam vir vars,
nuwe materiaal, want dis nie sommer enigiets wat geskik is nie. Die inhoud van
hierdie bundel is oorspronklike, ongepubliseerde werke van die Fynbosskrywers,
werke wat die potensiaal het om A++ by ’n Eisteddfod te verwerf. Dit bestaan uit
108 gedigte, 24 monoloë en 20 samesprake wat geskik is vir gebruik in die
laerskool. ‘n Inleiding deur Louise Lachenicht verseker ook dat die deelnemer se
potensiaal ten volle ontwikkel word met riglyne vir afrigters, onderwysers en
ouers.
A picture book edition of Us Two and other favourite A.A.Milne poems.
Wherever I am, there's always Pooh
There's always Pooh and Me.
Whatever I do, he wants to do.
This selection of poetry from A.A.Milne’s When We Were Very Young and
Now We Are Six, features Christopher Robin and his dear friend, Pooh,
with beautiful decorations from Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator E. H.
Shepard, making it the perfect book for those who would like to be six
for ever and ever.
A powerful picture book about communicating emotions and relating
to fellow creatures, from an award-winning duo.
Creature-of-No-Words lives a happy life on his own, but one day he
gets a feeling like 'the chill touch of ice' and nothing can lift
his sadness. Just then Creature-of-Words arrives and senses his
despair. How can she help him communicate and become happy again?
Age range 3 to 6 Of 'The Young Inferno' by the same author and
artist: 'The words are from the extraordinary John Agard whose
inventive verse is a constant wonder. Add the delights of artwork
by Satoshi Kitamura and the whole book is inspired and tremendous;
a total triumph.' School Librarian
This collection of 22 poems explores the fascinating lives of North
American nocturnal animals. When the sun goes down, many animals
come out. Crickets chirp their crickety song hoping to attract a
mate. Cougars bury their leftovers for later, leaving few clues for
others to follow. Armadillos emerge from their dens to dig for
worms, leaving holes in the lawns they disturb. This collection of
poetry from acclaimed children's author and poet David L. Harrison
explores the lives of animals who are awake after dark. Stephanie
Laberis's beautifully atmospheric illustrations will draw in
readers, and extensive back matter offers more information about
each animal.
This delightfully silly story picks up where Goldilocks and the
Three Bears left off. Goldilocks visits family in the city, but
can't remember which apartment they live in. As she knocks on
several doors, she meets a forest's worth of wild animal neighbors,
and her newly learned manners are put to the test! Will she
remember the lessons she learned from the three bears? This short,
32-page chapter book features colorful, lively illustrations and
will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative retellings of classic
stories.
"Where the elephants leave their bones where gazelle and bison
follow where the great Sirocco blows where the rains go - zebra
goes" Get ready to join in the Poetry Olympics, question a snake,
talk to a toad and learn 20 ways to avoid monsters and mythical
beasts. Where Zebras Go will lead you leads you on a magical
journey across the savannah, into fairytale realms, back into the
playground and through the seasons, introducing a whole host of
animals along the way. This is a diverse and exciting debut
collection by a poet who performs regularly in schools across the
country.
The king of rock-and-roll's #1 hit song "Love Me Tender" is now an
endearing picture book Adapted from the unforgettable classic song,
Elvis Presley's Love MeTender is a heartwarming ode to the special
bond between children and the adults who love and care for them--be
they parents, grandparents, adoptive parents, aunts, uncles, or
guardians. With its simple, timeless message, Elvis Presley's Love
Me Tender is destined to join Guess How Much I Love You as a baby
shower staple. And the sweet, inclusive illustrations make it a
book every family will treasure "all through the years, 'till the
end of time."
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