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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! Â
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From saving water to ditching the car, there are many small changes we can make to help save our BEAUTIFUL PLANET.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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?
The go-to mental health guide for kids from expert Anna Williamson - therapist, Childline counsellor and ambassador for Mind and The Prince's Trust. Exam stress? Friendship issues? Panic attacks? How Not to Lose It will help you be the boss of all of this, and more. It's not just your body that should be fit and healthy - your mind needs to be, too! How Not to Lose It is the go-to guide for achieving a balanced mind and strong emotional well-being. With immediate, heart of the matter advice and a chatty yet honest tone, Anna Williamson addresses all of the key issues affecting children today. 'A fabulous message for young people - believe in yourselves!' Liz Rowe, Childline TOPICS COVERED: anxiety depression stress friendship bullying relationships and sex family life and bereavement phobias peer pressure self-harm self-esteem and confidence.
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. |
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