No one is too small to make a change. Growing up, there is so much out of our control and to feel frustrated about. But in this inspiring and practical handbook, bestselling children's author and Human Rights campaigner, Onjali Rauf, shares her top ten ways for finding hope, creating change and making a difference. With the help of her favourite fictional characters and some of the most inspiring people she has ever met, Onjali invites readers to dive in and discover everything there is to know about kindness, empathy, friendship and fighting for the things that matter. (Plus, cool stuff like X-ray vision and detecting negative forces. Yes!) Because with a bit of compassion, a big dollop of hope and even the smallest act of kindness, magical things can happen. Hope is on the horizon; here's how children everywhere can find it. Parental guidance recommended: issues related to discrimination, injustice and prejudice are included.

What shall we write? is an accessible, informative, inspirational and interactive guide to creative writing in its many forms for budding young authors. It contains introductory information on the building blocks of writing a story - such as characterisation, plotting, genre, use of language and dialogue - as well as enjoyable writing exercises, top tips and advice on getting your work published or self-publishing. There are activity pages on which you can write your ideas and complete the exercises. The simple language, breezy and reassuring tone and hands-on approach will help to build the confidence of new writers and encourage them to explore and nurture their imaginations.

This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Halfdan is a 14-year-old boy living in Denmark in 1000 AD. His father wants him to stay at home and learn how to carve wooden tools, but Halfdan is determined to become a brave and strong Viking raider, pillaging villages in England. Unfortunately, the raid is a disaster, and Halfdan and his friend Astrid find themselves embarking on an unexpected and perilous trip with the famous Viking explorer Leif Erikson to a strange new land... 'Get Real' fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

Which animals eat their own poo and what do bird droppings have to do with spa treatments? How come some creatures make their homes from dung and why are beetle faeces part of the average grocery shop? Get to the bottom of these questions and many more in this book which proves the power of poo and what it can do for humans and animals alike. Loo-se yourself in this book and get the scoop about poop! With fascinating facts, hilarious text and quirky illustrations, this non-fiction book teaches readers about how extraordinary poop can be! From it's many uses around the world to all kinds of animal excrement, this book covers a much-loved topic in a new and silly way. Alex Woolf's brilliantly funny writing and Isobel Lundie's hysterical illustrations give non-fiction a stinky spin. If your child enjoyed Poo: A Natural History of the Unmentionable or The Clue is in the Poo, they will love this educational and side-splittingly funny book about poo.

A seek-and-find board book for young learners with entertaining characters to follow and fun farmyard things to spot. Let your child's imagination run wild in this busy, search-and-find board book! Little ones can follow fun characters, spot and count different farmyard animals, and have an exciting i-spy adventure. A perfect interactive book to share with pre-reading toddlers or older children who are just beginning to read, every scene has "Can you spot?" questions, farm-related things to find, and prompts to encourage observation, exploration, and conversation. From a cosy barn and a muddy farmyard walk, to a beautiful field and busy farm stalls, little ones will build their vocabulary by visiting this fun farm, searching through the engaging scenes, then pointing to and identifying a variety of different farmyard animals, objects, and vehicles. Children will count playful lambs, mucky tractors, waddling ducks, and much more. Plus there are delightful countryside scenes to admire, and the cutest mouse hiding somewhere on each page! Inside the pages of this search-and-find board book, you'll find: - Search-and-find activities that are highly interactive, accessible, and fun - following entertaining characters and spotting lots of farmyard favourites. - 5 busy, search-and-find artwork scenes - at the entrance, in the barn, on the farm walk, in the field, at the end of the day. - A sturdy board book format that is perfect for little hands to hold. - A mix of accessible and some more challenging search-and-find activities, encouraging concentration, observation and cognitive skills. Find my Favourite Things Farm has so many exciting farm things to talk about, and characters to follow from page to page, children can use their imaginations to tell their own stories while learning important farm words along the way. Perhaps they will even continue the story after they have finished the book! This imaginative I-spy book for 3-5 year olds encourages observation, concentration, and cognitive skills, as well as stimulating talking and storytelling, supporting counting and colour recognition, and building language skills.

This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Malik and Leila are two Algerian children living in 19th-century Paris who become apprentices to the famous engineer, Gustave Eiffel, helping him to construct the iconic Statue of Liberty as a gift to America. When he's searching for his next project, Malik and Leila help to inspire Gustave to construct the Eiffel Tower - the tallest tower in the world - and then face the dangers and disasters of making their boss' dream a reality. 'Get Real' fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

In a forest there's a big egg - guess what hatches out? A little spiky dinosaur! Babies and very young children will love lifting the sturdy flaps to follow the little spiky dinosaur around the forest to discover all the others. There are little fast ones, lumpy bumpy ones, feathery ones and very, very tall ones!

Watch six breathtaking habitats from around the world transform in this beautifully illustrated book. Features simple facts about the habitats and the amazing animals that live in them. Nature is like a magical journey that transforms with every step. Peel back the pages of this beautifully illustrated book to discover a world of ever-changing animal habitats. Interactive split pages create an immersive experience that allows readers to take a visual journey through each unique home as they meet the incredible animals that live there. With simple facts and stunning, collaged artwork, this is the perfect book for nature lovers of all ages.

This fun baby book allows young children to practise their foundational literacy and hand-eye coordination skills while being introduced to the different kinds of natural homes animals build for themselves, from nests to burrows. The warm, inviting illustrations and rhythmic text will soothe and focus the attention of young children. Talking about the pictures helps to familiarise babies with patterns of speech. Talking and listening go together and help lay the foundations for language development.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) There's a monster in Milly's house, and Milly is sure it's in Mum's bedroom! She goes to investigate ... Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-6 year olds or those reading book band blue 4.

This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Suki is a 14-year-old girl in 16th century Japan who wants to become a samurai warrior like her father and brother. Despite her disastrous training, when a party of bandits threaten her village whilst the men are away at war, Suki has to defeat them. Will she prove herself a legendary samurai, or will it all end in disaster? 'Get Real' fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the endmatter.

Christmas-themed book pack that young readers will love to unbox and explore. Each of the three mini-books in the decorated box contains brightly-coloured, comical artwork and very simple text that will mesmerise young children and stimulate their early literacy development. Decorated box containing 3 themed 12-leaf books Booklets feature humorous artwork and simple text for pre-schoolers Christmas box features gold foiling

This fun baby book about a team of astronauts setting off in a rocket into space to explore our solar system allows young children to practise their foundational literacy and hand-eye coordination skills while being introduced to some of the wonders of the natural world. The warm, inviting illustrations and rhythmic text will soothe and focus the attention of young children. Talking about the pictures helps to familiarise babies with patterns of speech. Talking and listening go together and help lay the foundations for language development.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) There's a monster in Milly's house, and Milly is sure it's in Mum's bedroom! She goes to investigate ... Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-6 year olds or those reading book band blue 4.

This fun baby book allows young children to practise their foundational literacy and hand-eye coordination skills while being introduced to the different aspects of nature, from rivers and oceans to plants and animals. The warm, inviting illustrations and rhythmic text will soothe and focus the attention of young children. Talking about the pictures helps to familiarise babies with patterns of speech. Talking and listening go together and help lay the foundations for language development.

'Elephants always remember. Elephants don't get it wrong. Elephants always remember. As long as they sing this song!' Edmund is a very forgetful elephant. When he's sent to the shops to fetch some things he soon finds that he can't remember what he was meant to buy, and soon his purchases are getting sillier and sillier. Can his friend Colin the Cricket help him to remember? And can you spot all of Colin's appearances? Children will laugh along with this delightful and very funny story from debut author, Kate Dalgleish, with a subtle and timely message about adjusting to circumstances and making the best of mistakes or unexpected occurrences.

Meet Clara--a girl living in Los Angeles, California, in 1915. Major motion-picture companies have moved out to Hollywood, and she's right in the middle of all the action. When she finds herself working behind the scenes in the film industry for a big-shot producer named Mr. Cheeseman, she's determined to make it to the top in showbiz as a renowned director, no matter what. The hilarious Long-Lost Secret Diary series puts readers inside the heads of unlucky people in unfortunate situations. The accessible, irreverent stories will keep young readers laughing as they learn the importance of not being afraid to learn from their mistakes. Get Real fact boxes featured throughout, as well as a glossary and additional back matter, provide historical context and background.

Meet Clara--a girl living in Los Angeles, California, in 1915. Major motion-picture companies have moved out to Hollywood, and she's right in the middle of all the action. When she finds herself working behind the scenes in the film industry for a big-shot producer named Mr. Cheeseman, she's determined to make it to the top in showbiz as a renowned director, no matter what. The hilarious Long-Lost Secret Diary series puts readers inside the heads of unlucky people in unfortunate situations. The accessible, irreverent stories will keep young readers laughing as they learn the importance of not being afraid to learn from their mistakes. Get Real fact boxes featured throughout, as well as a glossary and additional back matter, provide historical context and background.

'Now it's Christmas Eve, The most exciting night of the year. Who's that hiding in the chimney? Yes, Santa Claus is here!' This humorous and interactive lift-the-flap book tells the rhyming story of the magical events at Santa's workshop in the countdown to Christmas Eve. Children can lift the flaps to discover new text and hidden images, as if they are exploring the world in which the story unfolds. This lift-the-flap narrative is an ideal way for young children to practise their literacy and hand-eye coordination skills.