Learn all about the festivals and folktales which shape cultures around the world in this beautifully illustrated book. Find out where lost loved ones are remembered with paper lanterns and which culture tells the story of Rama and Sita. Discover the origins of Diwali and which US state builds massive sandcastles. This fascinating book celebrates all that makes our brilliant world so special; how we all have similarities and differences; how despite our various cultures and beliefs we are united by storytelling and celebrations. Vibrant artwork from Emma Trithart and Jane Newland perfectly illustrations the rich and unique festivals and myths which are central to many religions, nations and cultures.

What is a gurdwara for? Who is Guru Nanak? What is the Guru Granth Sahib? How do Sikhs worship? All these questions and more are explored in this first introduction to the religion of Sikhism. The We Worship Here series introduces children aged 6+ to the main religions of the world. Each book features information about beliefs, values and the ways people worship. The books are clearly and sensitively written and the text is supported with beautiful illustrations.

What is a church for? Who is Jesus? What is the Bible? What happens in a church service? All these questions and more are explored in this first introduction to the religion of Christianity. The We Worship Here series introduces children aged 6+ to the main religions of the world. Each book features information about beliefs, values and the ways people worship. The books are clearly and sensitively written, checked by expert consultants and the text is supported with beautiful illustrations.

Yash and Meena make some rotis for Mum. Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with fully-decodable books that help you match your phonics teaching and practice, while inspiring and engaging your young readers. Specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, these books are perfect for sharing.

Mary Margaret has never been to a Mall, let alone one alive with fairies. She never would have dreamt of such a Mall offering an adventure to the Fortress of Apples, or tossing her into a round of putt-putt golf with giants, or forcing her into an ancient Fairy war between the Knightly Troops and the Wicked Fey. The most adventure she's known has been escaping her mother's endless anger, or fixing broken water pipes in their trailer home, or waking up her dad so he's not late for work. But on Christmas Eve this is about to change when she receives a magical Gift Certificate that unlocks the hidden Fey Realm within the Mega Mall...