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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Alan Turing, the genius code cracker and father of theoretical
computer science and artificial intelligence. Alan grew up in
England, where his best friends were numbers and a little boy
called Christopher. When his young friend died, Alan retreated to
the world of numbers and codes, where he discovered how to crack
the code of the Nazi Enigma machine. This moving 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 brilliant mathematician'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!
An Unexpected Thing is a beautifully illustrated, touching
children's picture book about facing fears, dealing with anxiety
and learning to explore the world. Fred is afraid. Of everything.
He spends his days jumping at loud noises, recoiling from scary
shadows and hiding from new people. So you can imagine how he felt
when a huge, menacing spot appears as if from nowhere. Too
terrified to do anything else, Fred hides away from the spot and
imagines all the awful things it could be... Luckily, Coco isn't
afraid of anything! She loves exploring new things and sees the
best in every new experience that comes her way. When Coco sees the
spot she knows that it must be something wonderful. And she's going
to find out what it is. And this time, Fred is going to come with
her and face his fears once and for all. This is a story of
different perspectives, overcoming those feelings of worry and
uneasiness, facing your fears and finding out that the world isn't
such a bad place afterall of all if you're ready to explore.
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The Night Box (Paperback)
Louise Greig; Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay
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R278
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Nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for
the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the Teach Primary Book
Awards and the Klaus Flugge Prize. An enchanting bedtime story
about a small boy who is the custodian of night, from talented new
picture book author and poet, Louise Greig, with beautifully
atmospheric illustrations by Ashling Lindsay. Max has a key and a
box of midnight blue. When he turns the key in the lock - WHOOSH!
Day slips inside as Night sweeps out. Darkness tumbles into the
air. It dances and whirls around the room. It goes under the bed,
under the chair - everywhere! Louise Greig's lyrical voice and
Ashling Lindsay's warm, endearing illustrations hold a candle up to
the magical nature of night-time in this soothing picture book.
Perfect for cosying up to read and share before bedtime, The Night
Box is an original bedtime tale that sits perfectly alongside
classics such as The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark - great for
reassuring little ones who have a fear of the dark and calming down
lively children before bedtime! "Tender and domestic, luminous and
star-shot, Lindsay's illustrations perfectly complement Greig's
soaring, unrhymed poetry, creating a sense of night's scale,
richness and enveloping magic" - The Guardian "A reassuring bedtime
read for any young child, but particularly for those with a fear of
the dark" - Picture Books Blogger "Weaves magic with every word" -
The Herald
An uplifting, poetic picture book about the unique experiences and
opportunities that children raised as boys will encounter in this
ever-changing, conformist, highly pressurised world. A
star-scattered night, a brand new baby, and all the potential in
the world... dazzling possibilities await him. A beautiful and
poignant message is at the heart of this book: whatever is expected
of you, you can be whoever you want to be. The companion book to
Dreams for our Daughters, this is a truly stunning gift for
children and parents at any key life moment, from birth to
graduation.
The forest calls, and creatures come: big and small, one by one.
They sense there is a task to do as night descends, replacing blue.
On one bright winter night, a group of woodland creatures emerges
from the forest. Despite their differences, they start to build
something together, using items found on the forest floor. What are
they making? And how quickly can they build it? Something special
is happening tonight, and soon the animals are off-in a race to
catch a glimpse of one of nature's most astounding wonders! With
lyrical text and sparkling artwork, Bright Winter Night is a
celebration of the joy and beauty of nature and the special gift of
friendship and togetherness.
An uplifting and inspirational picture book about the unique
experiences and opportunities that children raised as girls will
encounter in this sometimes troubling, challenging world. On a
star-scattered night a brand new baby with so much potential in
born... and the world has dazzling possibilities to offer her. A
beautiful and poignant message is at the heart of this book:
whatever is expected of you, you can be whoever you want to be. The
companion book to Songs for our Sons, this is a truly stunning gift
for children and parents at any key life moment, from birth to
graduation.
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The Tide (Paperback)
Clare Helen Welsh; Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay
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Grandad doesn't remember things like he used to. But I love him as
much as I always have. And I know that he loves me. A story about
families, laughter, and how we can help a loved one with dementia
live well.
A gentle story of connection and loss finds a promise in memories
after a young child loses her constant companion. With a good
friend like Loonie the yellow balloon, one child finds that
anything is possible. From neighbourhood walks to reading aloud in
bed to dance parties in her room, Loonie makes each activity a
little brighter, a little more full of sunshine. But as Loonie's
friend discovers with sadness, when it’s time for Loonie to float
away, the sunshine goes, too. And while tending to the garden helps
a little bit, the world is now silent and grey. Until, one day, as
flowers start to push up from the soil, big and full of hope, the
memory of Loonie begins to emerge in unexpected places. With tender
empathy, and charming and whimsical art by Ashling Lindsay, Printz
Award-winner Nina LaCour illuminates the childhood companions that
bring a little magic to the world.
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The Night Box (Hardcover)
Louise Greig; Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay
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R503
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Soothing bedtime reading, this reassuring and magical evocation of
nighttime encourages imaginative exploration and marks the debut of
a talented poet and illustrator picture-book pair. When a little
boy opens the Night Box, darkness swoops out, a fox uncurls, and a
thousand stars sparkle and shine. Night flows freely then,
cavorting and exploring, caring for all its creatures until morning
comes, and it's time for Night to rest again. With its soothing
cadences and air of quiet wonder, The Night Box is sure to charm
any sleepy listener who wonders what happens between sunset and
sunrise.
A star-scattered night, a brand new baby, and all the potential in
the world... This is a poetic introduction to what it means to be
raised as a boy in the challenging times we live in, and all of the
dazzling possibilities that await him. A beautiful and poignant
message is at the heart of this book: whatever is expected of you,
you can be whoever you want to be. With gold foil detail on the
cover, this is a truly stunning gift for children and parents at
any key life moment, from birth to graduation.
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River Stories (Hardcover)
Timothy Knapman; Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay, Irene Montano
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Sail along five mighty rivers around the world and open up the
giant fold-out pages to reveal incredible stories from history,
mythology and modern times. This gorgeous gift book will take you
on a world adventure via the world's greatest rivers. The Yangtze
tells of dragons and dolphins, while the Rhine whispers about
castles and Frankenstein. Explore pyramids, tombs and temples by
the Nile, and search for lost cities and gold alongside the Amazon.
And follow the Mississippi to hear of historic battles and
dinosaurs. Gorgeously illustrated pages fold out to reveal the full
length of each river. Make an epic journey from source to sea and
soak up the rivers' amazing stories. Timothy Knapman is a
children's writer, lyricist and playwright. His children's books
have been translated into twelve languages and include the
bestselling Mungo and the Picture Book Pirates and its sequels. His
stories have been heard on CBeebies Bedtime Stories and Driver
Dan's Story Train and he does lots of school visits and bookshop
readings. Ashling Lindsay is an illustrator from Belfast, Northern
Ireland. Her first book, The Night Box (Egmont), written by Louise
Greig published in June 2017, was nominated for the CILIP Kate
Greenaway Illustration award, shortlisted for the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize and shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize
for illustration. Irene Montano is an illustrator based in Palermo,
Italy.
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