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Beautiful books make unforgettable Christmas gifts. This
pocket-sized treasure is the perfect gift for fans of nature,
language and rich artwork, adult and child alike! Kindred in spirit
to The Lost Words but fresh in its form, The Lost Spells introduces
a beautiful new set of natural spell-poems and artwork by beloved
creative duo Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. Each "spell"
conjures an animal, bird, tree or flower -- from Barn Owl to Red
Fox, Grey Seal to Silver Birch, Jay to Jackdaw -- with which we
share our lives and landscapes. Moving, joyful and funny, The Lost
Spells above all celebrates a sense of wonder, bearing witness to
nature's power to amaze, console and bring joy. Written to be read
aloud, painted in brushstrokes that call to the forest, field,
riverbank and also to the heart, The Lost Spells summons back what
is often lost from sight and care, teaching the names of everyday
species, and inspiring its readers to attention, love and care.
'Luminously beautiful. An amulet in dark times, to be carried like
a talisman out into the world, where it is very much needed' Dara
McAnulty 'A book about spells that succeeds in being spell-binding
in its own right . . . It already feels like a true classic. Buy
one copy for yourself and any others for as many children as you
can afford' Books for Keeps
A family of cats' spirited celebration of Easter traditions from
the creators of Pumpkin Orange, Pumpkin Round Easter morning,
Easter sun, Easter breakfast, Easter bun. What would Easter be
without family traditions like hot cross buns for breakfast, a
gleeful egg hunt, and a special dinner with loved ones? In
infectious rhyme, a family of cats celebrates the holiday with
feline fun. The festive bonnets are out, the meadow is alive with
spring, and even a tumble and an emptied basket can't dampen the
joy this family of charming cats share. From the creators of
Pumpkin Orange, Pumpkin Round, this buoyant picture book is perfect
for read-alouds and lap sharing. An egg-decorating activity on the
endpapers will add extra fun for little hands. With Rosanna
Battigelli's bouncing rhyme and Tara Anderson's cozy art, Easter
Morning, Easter Sun is sure to become a tradition of its very own.
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Hey Black Child
(Board book)
Useni Eugene Perkins; Illustrated by Bryan Collier
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HEY BLACK CHILD--do you know who you are? Who you really are? So
begins the widely-recited poem by Useni Eugene Perkins, to be
illustrated by award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier. An ode to
black children, this empowering board book is a celebration of
African-American lives that promotes the self-esteem, making this
both a timely and important book, especially in light of recent
events across America. Useni Eugene Perkins's "Hey Black Child" was
recently performed on Steve Harvey's show Little Big Shots by
four-year-old Pe'Tehn (www.youtube.com and, last Autumn was recited
by Pe'Tehn when she was three blowing away viewers and raising
awareness for the confidence-building text
’n Splinternuwe versameling van die beste gedigte, kortverhale, dramas en volksliteratuur. In hierdie bundel lees jy stories, gedigte en dramatekste deur Zelda Bezuidenhout, Mia Arderne, Fanie Viljoen, Wendy Maartens, Hannes Barnard ... en nog meer! Hierdie versameling is perfek vir onderwysers en leerders vir die kwartaal drie letterkundeprojek wat deel is van die CAPS-kurrikulum. ’n Aparte studiegids sal ook vir onderwysers beskikbaar wees wat addisionele inligting oor die tekste bevat.
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Nana's Garden
(Board book)
Larissa Juliano; Illustrated by Francesca De Luca
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Following the publication of bestselling Mustard, Custard, Grumble
Belly and Gravy, Michael Rosen has followed up with a brilliant new
book of poems that are funny, thought-provoking and always with
Michael's immediately accessible and child-centred voice. The poems
included are a mix of classic favourites and also many brand new
poems. The cheeky, full-colour illustrations by much loved Babette
Cole make the perfect partnership.
Humphrey Hippo decides it is time to have a bath, unfortunately
Humphrey becomes stuck! Can his mum find help to rescue him?! Read
the poem Hum-phrey's Bath to find out! Humphrey Hippo also has lots
of friends joining him in this book; Leo the Lion who visits the
Doctor and Billy the Elephant, who learns a new trick for the
circus. This book has been created by Susie Ellis, writing poems
for children every-where and especially her grandsons. She had lots
of fun drawing the illustrations herself!
A classic collection of festive poems, stories and activities by
Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes. This beautiful
Christmas anthology contains winter adventures, seasonal poems,
festive recipes and easy-to-make craft activities as well as
Shirley Hughes' trademark warm and classic illustrations. Whether
reading stories and poems to little ones or encouraging them to
make beautiful crafts and Christmas treats, this book is the
perfect introduction to this very special time of year.
Francois Bloemhof se onnutsige en speelse vertaling van Dahl se
reeds klassieke Revolting Rhymes sorg vir ’n allerheerlike
leeservaring. Talle verrassings wat op lesers wat gedink het
Sneeuwitjie is so soet soos stroop en Rooikappie weet nie van sake
in haar eie hande neem nie ...
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Rappaman!
(Paperback)
Donavan Christopher
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The Magic of Mums
(Paperback)
Justin Coe; Illustrated by Steve Wells
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Action Man, please move over You're nothing but a plastic poser If
there's a job that you need done The one you want is Action Mum Be
entranced by Circus Mum, find out what it's like to have a
Celebrity Mum, play the beautiful game with Football Mum, admire
Hard-working Mum, School-Run-Mum and Stunt Mum, and discover what
it's like to have Two Mums. A funny, heart-warming and thoughtful
sequel to The Dictionary of Dads, by a brilliant poet, who performs
in schools and theatres across the UK.
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Midnight Magic
(Paperback)
Michelle Harrison; Illustrated by Elissa Elwick
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Black cats born at midnight
Are different indeed
A mischievous, odd
And peculiar breed
In the middle of winter, three kittens are born in a barn. Two are
ordinary, but the third, jet black and born on the stroke of midnight,
is brimming with magic from whiskers to tail – even sparking life into
a dusty old broomstick! While her siblings pounce at rats, Midnight
perfects her flying skills on the broom, not noticing how her mother
disapproves of her magical ways…
When Midnight finds herself abandoned, the little black kitten sets out
to find a new home with only her loyal broom Twiggy at her side. The
pair soon befriend a kind-hearted girl called Trixie. But how will
Trixie’s family react to Midnight’s extraordinary powers and taste for
mischief?
A bewitching new series from the best-selling author of A PINCH OF
MAGIC, Michelle Harrison. Told in rhyming verse and illustrated in
colour throughout, this is perfect for readers of SQUISHY MCFLUFF,
HUBBLE BUBBLE and GOBBOLINO.
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Becoming Muhammad Ali
(Paperback)
James Patterson, Kwame Alexander; Illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile
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"A must read" - Marcus Rashford MBE. A New York Times Bestseller.
From two heavy-hitters in children's literature comes a
biographical novel of seismic cultural importance... Before he was
a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any
other. Kwame Alexander and James Patterson join forces to vividly
depict his life up to age seventeen in both prose and verse,
including his childhood friends, struggles in school, the racism he
faced, and his discovery of boxing. Readers will learn about
Cassius' family and neighbours in Louisville, Kentucky, and how,
after a thief stole his bike, Cassius began training as an amateur
boxer at age twelve. Before long, he won his first Golden Gloves
bout and began his transformation into the unrivalled Muhammad Ali.
Fully authorised by and written in cooperation with the Muhammad
Ali estate, and vividly brought to life by Dawud Anyabwile's
dynamic artwork, Becoming Muhammad Ali captures the budding
charisma and youthful personality of one of the greatest sports
heroes of all time.
What were all those fairy-tale characters thinking? Jane Yolen and
Rebecca Kai Dotlich answer this question in paired poems, with
sometimes startling results. The Princess claims all those
mattresses kept her awake, not a silly pea, while the poor pea
complains that the princess snores. One Snow White begs the witch
to settle by the bay and throw that mirror away. Another boldly
tells the mirror she "won't be guided by a glass that's so
one-sided." Grumbles from the Forest is a bewitching brew of
voices, grumbling, pleading, bragging, reminiscing, confiding, that
bubbles with magic and wonder. The spectacular paintings that tie
the poems together are full of surprise and intrigue. This stunning
collection includes end notes that briefly describe the tales and
their history and an introduction that invites readers to imagine
their own poems from unusual perspectives.
Powerful, compassionate and ultimately hopeful. Observer WINNER OF
THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2021 and the Sunday Times
Children's Book of the Week - a trailblazing novel about two
teenagers from opposite worlds; The Crossing is a profound story of
hope, grief, and the very real tragedies of the refugee crisis. The
sea carries our pain. The stars carry our future. Natalie's world
is falling apart. She's just lost her mum and her brother marches
the streets of Dover full of hate and anger. Swimming is her only
refuge. Sammy has fled his home and family in Eritrea for the
chance of a new life in Europe. Every step he takes on his journey
is a step into an unknown and unwelcoming future. A twist of fate
brings them together and gives them both hope. But is hope enough
to mend a broken world? 'Skilful, involving and important, this
deserves it's accolades' The Sunday Times 'Powerful, uplifting,
hopeful' Guardian
Ogden Nash is in top form with this rollicking poem about an
aardvark who boards a boat to escape the biblical flood. Arrogant
and vain, Aardvark wins few friends among the other animals
squeezed aboard the crowded vessel--until he uses his tongue to
save the ark and all of its passengers. Nash's wit and whimsy shine
through this re-imagining of Noah's Ark. The delightful
illustrations by Wendy Wilson paired with Nash's quotable verse
will put a twinkle in the eyes of the young and the young-at-heart
alike.
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While You Sleep
(Hardcover)
Jennifer Maruno; Illustrated by Miki Sato
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Breathtaking collage art and exquisite rhyming couplets showcase
fantastical dreams as the natural world is prepared for a new day
in this gentle bedtime book. As the day ends and a little girl is
put to sleep by her mother, night-helper bunnies work their magic
to tidy and polish the world. These helpers paint flowers, dust
butterflies, and charge rainbows to make the world a beautiful
place to wake up to. Miki Sato's collage art, which combines paper,
textiles, and embroidery silk, creates a three-dimensional dream
world that is rich in detail and texture. Jennifer Maruno uses
soothing rhyming couplets that celebrate the beauty of nature,
creating a uniquely magical world.
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