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My name is Sam. I am eleven years old. I collect stories and fantastic facts. By the time you read this, I will probably be dead. Sam loves facts. He wants to know about UFOs and horror movies and airships and ghosts and scientists, and how it feels to kiss a girl. And because he has leukaemia he wants to know the facts about dying. Sam needs answers to the questions nobody will answer. WAYS TO LIVE FOREVER is the first novel from an extraordinarily talented young writer. Funny and honest, it is one of the most powerful and uplifting books you will ever read.
An out-of-this-world picture book from David Litchfield, the
best-selling author of The Bear and the Piano and Grandad's Secret
Giant. Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. ***** Stunning
images with a powerful message ***** Magical, heartwarming and
imaginative! ***** Another amazing story by David Litchfield
Heather is a little girl who wants to go to Outer Space, where the
stars sparkle with magic and wonder. When a spaceship lands at
Cotton Rock, it seems that all of her dreams have come true. But
soon the alien has to leave. Will the spaceship ever come back? And
if it does, is Heather ready to leave everything on Earth behind?
This beautiful story for ages 4-7 about family and dreams travels
through space and time to show us that what we are looking for
might be closer than we think. David Litchfield is the author of
best-selling books including The Bear and the Piano, which won the
Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category in
2016 and has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK. Don't miss David's
other books: The Bear and the Piano (1) The Bear, the Piano, The
Dog and the Fiddle (2) The Bear, the Piano, and Little Bear's
Concert (3) Grandad's Secret Giant
From early childhood boys often feel pressured to be athletic and
muscular. But what impact does this have on physical and mental
well-being through their teens and beyond? Worryingly, a third of
teen boys are trying to 'bulk up' due to body dissatisfaction, and
boys and men account for 25% of eating disorder cases. What can we
tell our boys to help them feel happy and confident simply being
themselves? Being You has the answers! It's an easy-to-read,
evidence-based guide to developing a positive body image for boys
aged 12+. It covers all the facts on puberty, diet, exercise,
self-care, mental health, social media, and everything in-between.
Boys will find answers to the questions most on their mind, the
truth behind many diet and exercise myths, and real-life stories
from other boys. Armed with this book, they will understand that
muscles don't make a man - it's enough simply being you!
The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with
everyday experiences and important milestones. In No More Tantrums,
meet a (usually) adorable toddler who is having a very, VERY angry
day, and see how she manages her cross feelings with the help of
her family. Follow the ups and (melt)downs of Mabel's trip to the
park, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has
helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good
Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer.
With delightful illustrations from Marie Kyprianou, No More
Tantrums is a brilliant way to explore your little one's frustrated
feelings, and methods of managing them, in a fun and relatable way.
For more toddler tips, check out other books in the Big Steps
series such as I Can Wash My Hands, No More Dummies and I'm
Starting Nursery.
A thoughtful and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about
recognising and coping with sadness. Little Miss Curious approaches
life with many questions and some confusion, while Mr Jelly is
scared to engage with much of what life has to offer. They both
feel sad sometimes, but with help from their friends, they'll
understand more about their different emotions. The Mr Men and
Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand
a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With
engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips
from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional
intelligence.
From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and
award-winning illustrator Yuval Zommer, comes a charming minibeast
Cinderella story. Crawling through the garden, the little Woolly
Bear Caterpillar wonders what kind of moth she will become. Bonny
and bright, stunning and smart, but not kind, the other
caterpillars laugh at the small, plain Woolly Bear. There is one
thing that they are sure of: Woolly Bear could never be as dramatic
and beautiful as them! But could one little caterpillar be about to
undergo a truly terrific transformation? Brilliantly written and
stunningly illustrated this engaging picture book comes complete
with a non-fiction mini book about caterpillars and moths written
by a nature specialist.
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Sulwe
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Lupita Nyong'O; Illustrated by Vashti Harrison
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From Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o comes a powerful,
moving picture book about colourism, self-esteem and learning that
true beauty comes from within. Sulwe's skin is the colour of
midnight. She's darker than everyone in her family, and everyone at
school. All she wants is to be beautiful and bright, like her
mother and sister. Then a magical journey through the night sky
opens her eyes and changes everything. In this stunning debut
picture book, Lupita Nyong'o creates a whimsical and heartwarming
story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty.
Even the most delightful ducks can have a bad day . . . What's the
matter with Dick the Duck? He's usually so kind and friendly! But
today Dick got out on The Wrong Side of Bed. He feels humpy and
grumpy, cranky and cross. Can anyone help cheer him up? Luckily
Dick's friends rally round and shower him with kindness, and Dick
is soon back to his usual delightful self! This magnificently funny
rhyming story shows that even the most delightful ducks can have a
bad day. (And that's totally okay!) Children will adore this
hilarious rhyming story by the much-loved author of the PONGWIFFY
books Kaye Umansky is one of the funniest children's writers
around. This brilliant rhyming story is a joy to read aloud, and
has echoes of Dr Seuss Ben Mantle's superb colourful illustrations
bring every character to life. Each page is packed with fabulous,
funny details Full of warmth and humour, Dick the Delightful Duck
shows even the youngest children that it's okay not to be okay, and
how they can be a good friend
One of the first things babies learn to recognise is faces. In Mirror Baby: Hello You!, little ones will meet a group of babies, just like them! The fold-out mirror is perfect for giving babies extra stimulation. Can they look in the mirror and try laughing, waving or saying night-night?
Stunning black-and-white photography and modern design make this a bold and engaging first mirror book, perfect for early social development.
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Drum
roll please... the new Mr Men chosen by the public is Mr Calm! It's
time to meet Mr Calm, who is quite possibly the calmest person in
the world. He appreciates the simple pleasures in life and nothing
can upset or disturb him, which means he's a calm head in a crisis.
But unfortunately not all his friends approach life in the same
way. Can Mr Calm help them to change their ways? 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 relaxed Mr Calm stayed true to his name and was calmly
selected alongside Little Miss Brave, 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?
Natasha Devon's Click - Be Your Best Self Online is the perfect
guide for young people navigating the digital world. There are
three billion people online. Each of those people has their own
biases, agendas and issues. It's little wonder when young people
step into the digital world and are bombarded with 'hot takes',
calls to cancel 'problematic' individuals, trolls, fake news and
celebrity sales pitches they're likely to find it overwhelming and
confusing. This book wants to change that. It will teach young
people how to: - See and evaluate all sides of an argument - Spot
fake news - Explain their 'take' persuasively - Use the internet to
campaign for a fairer world - Get the most out of their online role
models - Show allyship to marginalised groups Natasha Devon is a
writer, campaigner and broadcaster. She travels to schools and
colleges throughout the UK and the world, delivering classes and
conducting research with teenagers, teachers and parents on mental
health, body image and social equality.
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Celebrate Love Day!
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Alexandra Cassel Schwartz; Illustrated by Jason Fruchter
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With very low level text, these books are simple introductions to
how children can look after themselves and their physical and
mental health. Questions throughout encourage children to talk
about their ideas and experiences and engage children with the
topic. The All About Me series helps young children to learn more
about themselves, their body and their health. Read the other
titles in the series: Family, Growing up, Keeping Well, My Body, My
Senses.
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Love You by Heart
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Peter H. Reynolds; Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
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Natuurlik wil ons almal graag gewild wees. Maar Clemens die kat wil
regtig he ALMAL moet van hom hou – en daarom is dit vir die ander
diere op die werf kinderspeletjies om hom met flikflooiery en
komplimente ’n gat in die kop te praat. Clemens doen alles om hulle
guns te wen … maar teen watter prys? ’n Storie oor gewildheid,
groepsdruk, selfvertroue en ware geluk.
Perfect for fans of Simon Philip and Pip Jones, The Littlest Yak is
joyous, rhyming caper that reminds us to celebrate our own unique
talents! On the tip of the top of a mountain all snowy, where the
ice-swirling, toe-curling blizzards were blowy, in a herd full of
huddling yaks, big and small, lived Gertie . . .the littlest yak of
them all. Gertie is the littlest yak in her whole herd, and she's
feeling stuck in her smallness - she wants to grow UP and have
bigness and tallness! But when it turns out that there are some
things that only Gertie can do, might she come to see that she's
perfect, just the way she is? A rollicking, heartwarming and
reassuring story from debut author, Lu Fraser and much-loved
illustrator, Kate Hindley.
Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi, Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and black.
“A powerful collection that opens the reader’s eyes to the breadth and diversity of contemporary experience in America” June Sarpong, author of DIVERSIFY
Black is male, Black is female, Black is straight, Black is gay, Black is urban, Black is rural, Black is rich. And poor. Black is mixed-race, Black is immigrants, Black is more.
There are countless ways to be BLACK ENOUGH.
Featuring some of the most acclaimed bestselling American black authors writing for teens today, Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and black. Whether you are in America, the UK, or anywhere across the globe, this powerful collection of stories will remind you of our shared humanity.
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