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In this momentous 50th book in the critically acclaimed,
multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
discover the life of Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to
stardom with his music. As a child, Elton started playing his
grandmother's piano in Harrow, London. He could pick tunes out by
ear and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. After
answering an advertisement in a newspaper, Elton teamed up with a
lyric-writing buddy: Bernie Taupin. The rest was history. Elton's
songwriting talent, musical skill and dazzling outfits have made
him one of the all-time greats. 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 musician's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling
biography series for kids that explores 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 of books 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 and paperback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for
older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of
dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of
the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal
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!
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Good Morning, My Deer!
Melanie Amon; Illustrated by Sophie Beer
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Good Morning, My Deer!
Melanie Amon; Illustrated by Sophie Beer
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Next, I brushed my hare and put on my new pear of shoes. Mum
painted her nails before we set out for the day. Join Banjo and his
mum on what starts as a straightforward day out, only to have it
upended by homophones (two words with the same pronunciation but
with different meanings), turning the narrative into the
delightfully absurd. Kids and adults alike will love this joyful
new wordplay extravaganza from debut author Mel Amon with
illustrations by international superstar Sophie Beer. The hilarious
wordplay combined with delightful illustrations have kids ‘in on
the joke’ from the very beginning.
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Good Morning, My Deer!
Melanie Amon; Illustrated by Sophie Beer
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Next, I brushed my hare and put on my new pear of shoes. Mum
painted her nails before we set out for the day. Join Banjo and his
mum on what starts as a straightforward day out, only to have it
upended by homophones (two words with the same pronunciation but
with different meanings), turning the narrative into the
delightfully absurd. Kids and adults alike will love this joyful
new wordplay extravaganza from debut author Mel Amon with
illustrations by international superstar Sophie Beer. The hilarious
wordplay combined with delightful illustrations have kids ‘in on
the joke’ from the very beginning.
Take a tour around ancient Egypt, from the Nile to the pyramids, with 11 scenes and 101 stickers! Then uncover amazing artefacts on an archeological dig and curate your own museum exhibit with real-life photographic objects.
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Our World: Australia
Maree McCarthy Yoelu; Illustrated by Sophie Beer
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Let's spend a day in Australia! Fish at a secret fishing spot, surf
at the beach and play backyard cricket before enjoying a treat at
the night market. Wadjiginy author Maree McCarthy Yoelu and
Australian illustrator Sophie Beer draw on their experiences living
in Australia to create this appealing board book as part of the Our
World series for very young readers.
Explore the Stone Age and fill your own museum with stickers! The
fourth in a series of sticker books developed in consultation with
experts from the British Musum, 101 Stickers! Stone Age is filled
with facts about a fascinating time in history. Containing 11
beautiful scenes and 101 stickers, add mammoths to forests, fill
caves with people, and much, much more! Then visit an
archaeological dig to uncover amazing artefacts, before curating
your very own museum exhibit with real-life photographic object
stickers from the British Museum collection. Other titles in the
series include: 101 Stickers! Ancient Egypt, 101 Stickers! Ancient
Greece, and 101 Stickers! Ancient Rome
Don't feel like hugging today? No worries! We can say hello with a
smile, a wave or even a high five! The fourth book in Sophie Beer's
feel-good series is all about consent for little readers. As is
Sophie's signature style, How to Say Hello takes big concepts and
nestles them in clear yet playful narratives. Inclusive, vibrant
and uplifting, How to Say Hello supports children in establishing
boundaries as they navigate relationships.
From a high five to a fist bump, from a wave to a kiss, there are
so many wonderful ways to say hello. This bright and quirky board
book teaches little learners the importance of communication, and
how there're so many different ways to make our friends feel
welcome and included. From sharing a smile to giving a hug, Sophie
Beer explores physical and verbal forms of communication and how we
can say hello in ways which don't necessarily include physical
contact. Vibrant and welcoming illustrations introduce the topic of
communication in a positive and enjoyable way.
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Wren (Hardcover)
Katrina Lehman; Illustrated by Sophie Beer
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From saving water to ditching the car, there are many small changes
we can make to help save our BEAUTIFUL PLANET.
Take a tour of ancient Rome in this vibrant sticker activity book
from the British Museum! Fill the Pantheon with statues and the
Colosseum with roaring tigers before adding horses to a Roman
chariot race! Then visit an archaeological dig to uncover amazing
artefacts, before curating your very own museum exhibit with
real-life photographic object stickers from the British Museum
collection. Includes four pages of colourful stickers to add to 11
scenes and energetic artwork from Sophie Beer. Other titles in the
series include: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece
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Wren (Paperback)
Katrina Lehman; Illustrated by Sophie Beer
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Sometimes we find what we're looking for in the most unexpected
places. Wren just wants a bit of peace and quiet. What he gets is
the noisiest baby sister you could ever imagine! But when Wren runs
away to the country, he discovers that maybe peace and quiet isn't
all he needs ... With bright, modern illustrations and a powerfully
simple story, any child (and any parent!) who's ever had to deal
with a noisy sibling will love Wren. This debut from the new team
of Katrina Lehman and Sophie Beer is sure to delight.
Discover the stories of 20 amazing activists who are caring for our
planet and its people. Fascinating facts about each activist's life
and times are accompanied by bright and accessible illustrations,
making this book ideal for young children wanting to learn about
incredible people who through their brave actions have changed the
world for the better. A practical activity to inspire activism is
included alongside each eye-opening story to encourage children to
stand up for what they believe in and discover their own activist
powers. Positive, uplifting and packed full of information, this
book will show children that no one is too small to make a
difference. Activists featured: Sonita Alizdeh; Rachel Carson;
Favio Chavez; Mahatma Gandhi; Jane Goodall; Helen Keller; Martin
Luther King Jr; Nelson Mandela; Wangari Maathai; Aditya Mukarji;
Emmeline Pankhurst; Autumn Peltier; Boyan Slat; Gareth Thomas;
Greta Thunberg; Harriet Tubman; William Wilberforce; Ai Weiwei
Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah; Malala Yousafzai
Whether we share a toy or rescue an animal, all acts of kindness -
no matter how big or small - make our community stronger!
Whether you have two mums, two dads, one parent, or one of each,
there's one thing that makes a family a family... and that's LOVE.
This vibrant board book by the creator of Love Makes a Family and
Kindness Makes Us Strong celebrates small acts of green living that
make a big impact on the environment. Change starts with planting
trees. It starts with turning off faucets, and reusing and
recycling. Most importantly, change starts with us! This
encouraging preschool read-aloud demonstrates simple yet mighty
examples of environmental activism and ways in which young readers
can take care of the earth. Whether it's biking places with family
or picking up litter with friends, Change Starts with Us proves
that everyone has the power to build a better world.
This fun, inclusive board book celebrates the one thing that makes
every family a family . . . and that's LOVE. Love is baking a
special cake. Love is lending a helping hand. Love is reading one
more book. In this exuberant board book, many different families
are shown in happy activity, from an early-morning wake-up to a
kiss before bed. Whether a child has two moms, two dads, one
parent, or one of each, this simple preschool read-aloud
demonstrates that what's most important in each family's life is
the love the family members share.
An inspirational look at some of the most amazing women in history, complete with creative fill-in elements to spark imagination.
Every page of this book is filled with aspirational and astounding stories about the most influential women to have ever lived. What's more, readers can step into the lives of these inspirational figures with unique activities, creative questions to answer and captivating topics to give thought to.
With quirky artwork to bring each story to life, readers can travel the globe and discover remarkable women from across the world, from every kind of profession, with every kind of talent. From American aviator Amelia Earhart and Danish spy Brita Tott, to the Polish physicist Marie Curie and Mexican activist Eufrosina Cruz.
Take a tour of ancient Greece in this vibrant sticker activity book
from the British Museum! Add some statues to the Acropolis, fill
the busy marketplace with people and pots and use stickers to fill
the ancient Olympic games with athletes. Then visit an
archaeological dig to uncover amazing artefacts, before curating
your very own museum exhibit with real-life photographic object
stickers from the British Museum collection. Includes four pages of
colourful stickers to add to 11 scenes and energetic artwork from
Sophie Beer. Other titles in the series include: Ancient Egypt
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Izzy and Frank (Hardcover)
Katrina Lehman; Illustrated by Sophie Beer
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Izzy loved her island. But most of all, she loved Frank the
seagull. Izzy and Frank spend blue-sky-sunny days and
grey-cloud-rainy days roaming and playing by the sea. But when Izzy
has to leave her lighthouse and island life behind to move to the
city, she also has to say goodbye to Frank. The city is crowded and
noisy, and Izzy misses the sand and the sea. Can Izzy find a place
for herself in her new home? And will she ever see Frank again?
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Elton John (Hardcover)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Sophie Beer
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Beautifully and boldly illustrated, Welcome, Little One is all
about introducing a new baby to their little world. There’s the
blanket to keep them warm, the family dog who will teach them
friendship and the bedroom window as a gateway to wonder and
adventure. Inspired by Sophie Beer’s own experience of becoming a
parent, Welcome, Little One delightfully weaves all the heartfelt
dreams a parent hopes for their child into a sweet book for both to
treasure. Welcome, little one, to our little world. We’ve been
waiting a whole lifetime to meet you.
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