Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers
Candlewick Press,U.S. Scribbles Sorrows and Russet Leather Boots The
Book SynopsisInsightful, exciting, and deeply moving, Liz Rosenberg’s distinctive portrait of the author of Little Women reveals some of her life’s more complex and daring aspects. Moody and restless, teenage Louisa longed for freedom. Faced with the expectations of her loving but hapless family, the Alcotts, and of nineteenth-century New England society, Louisa struggled to find her place. On long meandering runs through the woods behind Orchard House, she thought about a future where she could write and think and dream. Undaunted by periods of abject poverty and enriched by friendships with some of the greatest minds of her time and place, she was determined to have this future, no matter the cost. Drawing on the surviving journals and letters of Louisa and her family and friends, author and poet Liz Rosenberg reunites Louisa May Alcott with her most ardent readers. In this warm and sometimes heartbreaking biography, Rosenberg delves deep into the oftenti
£19.20
Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina at the Library
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£13.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Baabwaa and Wooliam
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Whats So Special About Dickens
Book SynopsisMichael Rosen’s lively exploration of Dickens, reissued in an accessible new format for young middle-grade readers.From the Artful Dodger to Miss Havisham to Scrooge, Charles Dickens brought some of our favorite fictional characters to life. But what inspired him? Who was the man behind the pen? Michael Rosen’s chatty and engaging narrative helps answer these questions and explores the world of Dickens and four of his best-loved books: A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations.
£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Whats So Special About Shakespeare
Book SynopsisMichael Rosen’s lively exploration of Shakespeare, reissued in an accessible new format for young middle-grade readers.More than four hundred years after William Shakespeare’s death, his name is known in every corner of the world. Why? Celebrated poet, critic, and Shakespeare enthusiast Michael Rosen answers that question with humor, knowledge, and appreciation, offering a whirlwind tour of Shakespeare’s life, his London, and four of his plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, King Lear, and The Tempest.
£6.64
Schiffer Publishing Ltd I Hate Picture Books
Book SynopsisThe 10th anniversary of the humorous children''s read-aloud story that celebrates (and lightly pokes fun at) many of the classic children''s story books we know and lovenow with bonus content. Max hates his picture books. His room never turns into a forest or a boat, or anything wild! Green ham tastes BAD! Drawing on the walls with a purple crayon lands him in trouble. Nope, every last book has to go in the trash. But wait. What about the one where the little bird returned safely to its nest? That book was the best. And the one with the flying snowman? Or the big stack of turtles? Also good. Just then, Max learns how invaluable the power of magic and his own imagination is, and has a BIG change of heart. Now go away, so Max can read his picture books! Join writer and illustrator Timothy Young as he masterfully blends humor and irreverence, poking fun at, and celebrating, the classics of childrTrade ReviewI HATE Picture Books! is the perfect for kids ready to leave their picture books behind and begin reading early readers. It will help them see, as the young boy saw, that tossing your picture books means getting rid of irreplaceable imagination and creativity. The pages are thick so young fingers will not easily tear a page. The young boy is called Max on the book jacket, but in the story his name is never mentioned, so he can be anyone, including the reader. -- Kids Lit ReviewsI love, love, love, this book! It has humor. It has tons of references to beloved picture books. It has illustrations of many, many well-known picture book covers. And best of all, it has Picture Book Love. Yay! -- Frog On A (B)LogThe illustrations amazingly resemble the original picture books. The reader (child or adult) is taken on a wonderful journey through the books they read as young children. In his tribute to the world of children's picture books, Timothy Young has created a new picture book gem. -- The Late Bloomer's Book BlogFunny books for children should also be funny for the adults who read them to their younglings, and I found myself snorting with laughter at Max's plight and of course loving the various (well mannered and well meant) digs at some of the most beloved picture books on the planet. For Charlotte, as well as giggling at naughty Max, there was the bonus of spotting subtly drawn and identifiable covers to the very books she's had read to her over the years (including much excitement at spotting a certain book cover featuring a boy and a robot. Aw, you know the one we mean!) -- Read It Daddy
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co The Young Teacher and the Great Serpent
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Ohio University Press Virginia Hamilton Americas Storyteller
Book SynopsisLong before she wrote The House of Dies Drear, M. C. Higgins, the Great, and many other children’s classics, Virginia Hamilton grew up among her extended family near Yellow Springs, Ohio, where her grandfather had been brought as a baby through the Underground Railroad.Trade Review“If the children you know think biographies are boring, this one will make them reconsider. The tapestry of words Rubini weaves together brilliantly portrays the amazing, quirky, shy, frog-loving woman and extraordinary writer who was Virginia Hamilton.… Young readers will find this a quick, accessible, and memorable read.… A biography worthy of the larger-than-life Virginia Hamilton.” * Kirkus (starred review) *“Julie Rubini has created a well-researched, empathetic, and thoughtful biography for young readers and their older allies. All the facts and chronologies are here, of course, but Virginia herself also shines through.”“[Hamilton's] life is presented in a way that will inspire young females to follow their dreams. Rubini interviewed Hamilton’s husband and friends, and their accounts and memories are weaved throughout the pages.…Children, teachers, public and school librarians, and parents alike will appreciate the stories of multiculturalism and diversity within the focal story.” * Portsmouth Daily Times *“Virginia Hamilton: America’s Storyteller is an inspiring, conscientiously researched, and clear-cut biography of America’s most awarded author of children’s literature.…I loved the fact that Julie K. Rubini researched Virginia’s life with the beautiful awareness that she was writing about someone whose story could arouse the dreams of aspiring young writers and artists who might think it is impossible to become larger than life because of their background, race, ethnic group, gender, or heritage.” * Bookworms and Owls *
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Ohio University Press Virginia Hamilton Americas Storyteller
Book SynopsisLong before she wrote The House of Dies Drear, M. C. Higgins, the Great, and many other children’s classics, Virginia Hamilton grew up among her extended family near Yellow Springs, Ohio, where her grandfather had been brought as a baby through the Underground Railroad.Trade Review“If the children you know think biographies are boring, this one will make them reconsider. The tapestry of words Rubini weaves together brilliantly portrays the amazing, quirky, shy, frog-loving woman and extraordinary writer who was Virginia Hamilton.… Young readers will find this a quick, accessible, and memorable read.… A biography worthy of the larger-than-life Virginia Hamilton.” * Kirkus (starred review) *“Julie Rubini has created a well-researched, empathetic, and thoughtful biography for young readers and their older allies. All the facts and chronologies are here, of course, but Virginia herself also shines through.”“[Hamilton's] life is presented in a way that will inspire young females to follow their dreams. Rubini interviewed Hamilton’s husband and friends, and their accounts and memories are weaved throughout the pages.…Children, teachers, public and school librarians, and parents alike will appreciate the stories of multiculturalism and diversity within the focal story.” * Portsmouth Daily Times *“Virginia Hamilton: America’s Storyteller is an inspiring, conscientiously researched, and clear-cut biography of America’s most awarded author of children’s literature.…I loved the fact that Julie K. Rubini researched Virginia’s life with the beautiful awareness that she was writing about someone whose story could arouse the dreams of aspiring young writers and artists who might think it is impossible to become larger than life because of their background, race, ethnic group, gender, or heritage.” * Bookworms and Owls *
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Holiday House Inc Pig is Big on Books
Book SynopsisPig loves to read. He''s never without a big stack of books! He reads them one after another. His friends know they''ll find him with his snout in a book, whether he''s at home, on the bus or even at the beach. But one day, Pig has no books. He looks everywhere and can''t find a single thing to read! Instead of panicking, Pig has a great idea. He knows just how to solve this problem . . . Pig will write his own book! An ideal book for the emergent reader. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level D.
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Holiday House Inc A Childs Christmas in Wales Gift Edition
Book SynopsisThe enduring holiday classic, lavishly illustrated by multiple Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman, is now available in a gift edition for a new generation of readers. This nostalgic recollection of Christmas past by celebrated Welsh poet Dylan Thomas evokes the beauty and tradition of the season at every turn: the warmth of a family gathering; the loveliness of a mistletoe-decked home; the predictability of cats by the fire; the mischief and fun of children left to their own devices; and the sheer delight of gifts--be they Useful or Useless. Readers will cherish this beautiful hardcover edition of the classic A Child''s Christmas in Walescomplete with gold-foil stars, a debossed, glossy front picture, and sparkling snowflakes. Once inside, readers are rewarded with stunning, midnight-blue endpapers sprinkled with a flurry of more snowflakes. This book is a must-have gift for the season. Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott medalist Trina Schart Hyman with a combination of more than 40 full-color and sepia-toned images, this beautiful edition of Thomas''s beloved classic will enchant readers of all ages, year after year.An ALA Notable Book.
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Holiday House Inc Soñadores
Book SynopsisYuyi Morales, artista galardonada con la Mención de Honor Caldecott y cinco veces ganadora del Premio Pura Belpré, cuenta su historia como inmigrante en este libro ilustrado tributo al poder transformador de la esperanza... y de la lectura. En 1994, Yuyi Morales dejó su hogar en Xalapa, México, para emigrar a Estados Unidos con su hijo pequeño. Aunque dejó atrás casi todas sus pertenencias, no llegó con las manos vacías.Trajo consigo su fortaleza, su trabajo, su pasión, sus esperanzas y sueños... y sus historias. El nuevo y magnífico libro de Yuyi Morales, Soñadores, se centra en la búsqueda por encontrar un hogar en un nuevo lugar. El trayecto de Yuyi y su hijo Kelly no fue fácil, ya que ella no hablaba inglés en esa época. Pero, juntos, descubrieron un lugar desconocido e increíble: la biblioteca pública. Allí, libro
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Holiday House Inc Soadores
Book SynopsisThis Spanish language edition of Yuyi Morales's Pura Belpré Award winner and New York Times Bestseller Dreamers is now available in paperback!Caldecott Honor artist and six-time Pura Belpré winner Yuyi Morales's gorgeous book Dreamers, and its Spanish language version Soñadores, are about making a home in a new place. Yuyi and her son Kelly's passage was not easy, and Yuyi did not speak any English at the time. But together, they found an unexpected, unbelievable place: the public library. There, book by book, they untangled the language of this strange new land, and learned to make their home within it.Soñadores is a celebration of what migrants bring with them when they leave their homes. It's a story about family. And it's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own gifts wherever we roam. Beautiful and powerful at any time but given particular urgency as the status of our own Dreamers becomes un
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Stanleys Library
Book SynopsisIt''s another busy day at Stanley''s Library! Stanley loads his van with books and sets off to the village green.Who will visit today and which books will they choose? Later, Stanley arrives back at the library just in time for a special event . . .A wonderful first introduction to libraries, books and the joy of reading. Discover more Stanley books: Stanley''s GarageStanley the BuilderStanley the FarmerStanley''s CafeStanley''s ShopStanley the PostmanStanley''s SchoolStanley''s TrainStanley''s Fire Engine
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Chicago Review Press A Girl Called Vincent
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This vibrant biography of the poet who famously burned her candles at both ends should be at the top of every reading list. Krystyna Poray Goddu intelligently explores Edna St. Vincent Millay's life and great talent with many fresh insights and tells her story with grace, clarity, and sympathy." Emily Arnold McCully, Caldecott Award--winning author and illustrator, Mirette on the High Wire"Beautifully written, lovingly researched, and amply illustrated, A Girl Called Vincent will introduce a whole new generation to the delights of this singular American poet. Krystyna Poray Goddu's passion for her illustrious subject animates and enlivens every single page." Yona Zeldis McDonough, author of Little Author in the Big Woods: A Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder"In this beautifully written, well-researched biography, Krystyna Poray Goddu illuminates the joys and challenges in Millay's life, tracing her development from a restless, young woman in rural Maine to one of America's bestselling poets and a spokesperson for her generation's claim to personal freedom. Along the way, Goddu shares the often overlooked personal details that both shaped Millay's world view and served as inspiration for her work." Holly Peppe, literary executor, Edna St. Vincent Millay; editor, Millay's Early Poems; coeditor, Collected Sonnets and Collected Poems ."Goddu's well-researched account produces an illuminating snapshot of the uphill battle female writers faced trying to earn a living in the first half of the 20th century. A revealing glimpse of a gifted poet whose impassioned works and acts are sure to capture the imaginations of young readers." Kirkus Reviews
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Chicago Review Press Becoming Beatrix
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Becoming Beatrix is a meticulously researched and engaging window into the life of Beatrix Potter that highlights an important theme for young readers: you don’t have to be just one thing. Beatrix bucked the norms of her Victorian-era upbringing to succeed in not only art and publishing but also science, conservation, and agriculture, among other pursuits. This book covers the full breadth of her joys and heartbreaks, from her privileged childhood through the humbler lifestyle she adopts near the end of her life. Becoming Beatrix is an empowering must-read for Potter enthusiasts and dynamic young naturalists alike.” —Lindsay H. Metcalf, author of Beatrix Potter, Scientist “Becoming Beatrix is a delightful and inspirational account of the life journey Beatrix Potter took to endear herself in the hearts and imaginations of children.” —Nancy I. Sanders, author of Jane Austen for Kids “This fascinating biography of beloved children’s author Beatrix Potter introduces readers to her world, her art, and her love of the natural world. What an entertaining and informative read!” —Elizabeth Raum, author of The Big, Bold, Adventurous Life of Lavinia WarrenTable of ContentsAuthor’s Note Introduction 1. Beginnings at 2 Bolton Gardens 2. Girlhood and Growing Up 3. Fevers and Fungi 4. Discoveries, Disregard, and the Road to Recognition 5. More Little Books, Love, and Loss 6. From London to the Lake District 7. Mrs. Hellis 8. Ventures and Investments 9: Last Years and Legacy Bibliography Index
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Independently Published US Secret Service Secrets Interesting Facts About
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St Martin's Press Book Jumper
Book SynopsisA thrilling YA adventure about a fifteen-year-old girl with an unexpected ability - she can jump inside books and experience their stories firsthand.
£8.99
Square Fish The Unbreakable Code
Book SynopsisCould the books hidden through Book Scavenger contain clues to the arson fires plaguing the city? Find out in book 2 of the much-anticipated Book Scavenger series.
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St Martin's Press The Librarian of Auschwitz
Book SynopsisBased on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, journalist Antonio Iturbe tells the incredible story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust.Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the Terezín ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious volumes the prisoners have managed to sneak past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the librarian of Auschwitz. Out of one of the darkest chapters of human history comes this extraordinary story of courage and hope.This title has Common Core connections.Godwin Books
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St Martin's Press The Brilliant Ms. Bangle
Book SynopsisA brilliant librarian helps students to welcome big changes in this picture book by Cara Devins with illustrations from K-Fai Steele.It's a new school year, and something is different. The students' beloved librarian, Ms. Stack, has retired. The new librarian, Ms. Bangle, is not the same! She has different ways of doing, well, everything! How will the students ever adjust?Change isn't easy, but it can be a positive experience. With a bit of patience, and a lot of heart, it can be positively brilliant.
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St Martin's Press Pablo Neruda Poet of the People Bilingual Edition
Book SynopsisA new Spanish and English bilingual edition of the stunning picture book biography of Pablo Neruda, one of the world''s most enduring and popular poets, from the acclaimed Monica Brown.Había una vez un niño llamado Neftalí, quien amaba las cosas salvajes locamente y las cosas tranquilas serenamente. Desde el momento en que aprendió a hablar, se rodeó de palabras. Neftalí descubrió la magia oculta entre las páginas de los libros.Cuando tenía dieciséis años, comenzó a publicar sus poemas bajo el nombre Pablo Neruda. Pablo escribió poemas sobre las cosas que amaba: obras creadas por sus amigos artistas, objetos hallados en los mercados y elementos de la naturaleza. Escribió sobre la gente de Chile y su lucha por salir adelante. Porque sobre todas las cosas y sobre todas las palabras, Pablo Neruda amaba a la gente.Once there was a little boy named Neftalí who loved wild things wildly and quiet things quietly. From the moment he could talk, he surrounded hi
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Square Fish The Midnight Library
Book SynopsisFrom Kazuno Kohara, creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated book Ghosts in the House! comes a beautiful book brimming with cozy charm. Perfect for bedtime reading, pay a visit to the Midnight Library where you can snuggle up for a nighttime story. There is a little library that only opens at night. In the library there is a little librarianand her three assistant owlswho helps everyone find the perfect book. The library is always peaceful and quiet . . . until one night when some of the animals stir up a little trouble (and a little fun!) in the Midnight Library.
£8.54
Lulu.com French Bulldog ABCs with Batty
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£19.00
Simon & Schuster Ltd Love in Winter Wonderland
Book SynopsisWill Trey and Ariel find their happily ever after in this hopelessly romantic Christmas love story? ‘A screen-worthy holiday romance.’ Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly CryTrey Anderson is popular and handsome, and he works at his family’s beloved Black-owned bookshop, Wonderland. Ariel Spencer is quirky, creative, and in need of a holiday temp job to cover her tuition for The Artists’ Studio. An opening at Wonderland is the answer . . . and the start of a hate-to-love journey for Trey and Ariel. When Trey and Ariel learn that Wonderland is on the brink of shutting down, can they get over their differences and team up to stop the doors from closing before the Christmas Eve deadline?PRAISE FOR LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND ‘A sweetly seasonal YA romance.’ Guardian ‘Gorgeous writ
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Walker Books Ltd Whats So Special About Shakespeare
Book SynopsisAn engaging, easy-to-use and informative biography of Shakespeare with humorous illustrations.So what was it like to live in Shakespeare''s time? What do we actually know about him? And how does someone become that famous? These are just a few of the questions addressed in this lively and accessible book on the life and works of William Shakespeare by award-winning author Michael Rosen. Ideal for browsing, the text is divided into clear sections and includes studies of four of Shakespeare''s plays, intriguing facts and information about Shakespeare himself and the world at this time, accompanied by a useful timeline.Trade ReviewA revelation of just how good a teacher and critic Rosen is. Will serve as a model for those teaching Shakespeare at Key Stages 2 and 3. * The Times Educational Supplement *A terrific idea, winningly executed by poet and wit Michael Rosen. Taking four of the bard’s plays ... he presents a lively canter through Shakespeare’s life and times, and in the lightest possible manner offers a persuasive argument for why Shakespeare still matters. Better than that, why he is a pleasure, not a chore * The Glasgow Herald *A lively and accessible book. * My Child *Stands out because it encourage children to wonder and questions why Shakespeare is still acted, read and quotes and why his work still shapes our language and literature today * Books for Keeps, 10 best books to introduce children to William Shakespeare *An engaging, easy-to-use and informative biography of Shakespeare with humorous illustrations. * The Bookseller *Find out what makes Shakespeare so special in this brilliant introduction to his work and world by the esteemed Michael Rosen. * Angels & Urchins *This is a wonderful introduction to our most famous playwright. […] Inspiring. * South Wales Evening Post *This smart series for young readers poses a good question, and in the hands of all-round literature-lover, Michael Rosen, the answer is both educational and entertaining. […] a rousing round-up of the Bard’s continuing significance. Nicely packaged with hilarious illustrations * IBW Children's Book Guide, The Bookseller *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC WANTED Ralfy Rabbit Book Burglar
Book SynopsisSome rabbits dream about lettuces and carrots, others dream of flowering meadows and juicy dandelions, but Ralfy dreams only of books. In fact, he doesn't just dream about them, he wants to read them ALL THE TIME. Soon his obsession sends him spiralling into a life of crime! A wonderfully funny story from a talented new author/illustrator.
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Abrams Feed Your Mind A Story of August Wilson
Book SynopsisTrade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "Chapman’s mixed-media illustrations are sophisticated and engrossing, packed with visual metaphors... Reading aloud for pure pleasure would be a meaningful tribute to Wilson’s legacy." * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ***STARRED REVIEW** "Wilson’s passion for words and attention to the world around him emerge in Bryant’s lyrical telling." * Publishers Weekly ***STARRED REVIEW** "Bryant’s poetic descriptions effectively chronicle Wilson’s artistic journey. . . This empathetic and informative study of August Wilson’s early years explores the complexities of the black experience in America. A book that will resonate not only with bookworms and fans of the playwright but with black children wishing to see themselves reflected in the world around them." * School Library Journal *An eloquent love letter to literature and a celebration of its power to inspire, to instruct, and to provide hope, guidance, and direction. * Kirkus Reviews *Elegant picture-book biography. . . drawing readers into the world of this powerhouse dramatist. * Horn Book Magazine *
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Abrams A Story Is to Share
Book SynopsisA picture book from award-winning storytellers, author Carter Higgins and illustrator Isabelle Arsenault, A Story Is to Share is the extraordinarily told, one-of-a-kind story of legendary author and children’s book icon Ruth Krauss.Borna babylate at nightthere’s no paradejust crashing rainShe listens listenswrites and drawsstitches pagessews a bookShe finds another wayto tell a tale This unique picture book biography provides a mesmerizing look at the life of children’s writer Ruth Krauss (1901–1993), best known for books such as The Carrot Seed, A Hole is to Dig, and A Very Special House. With an imaginative, spontaneous text from Carter Higgins that pays homage to Krauss’s distinctive voice, and Isabelle Arsenault’s exquisite illustrations thaTrade ReviewArsenault blends touches of Maurice Sendak and Crockett Johnson (Krauss’ prominent illustrators) into her own charming style. . .Beautiful in language and design. * Booklist *Knowing that Krauss’s story ends in triumph gives the subject’s idiosyncrasies particular significance in a light picture book tribute. * Publishers Weekly *
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National Geographic Kids Beneath the Waves
Book SynopsisThrough stunning images and lyrical text, this beautiful collection celebrates the ocean and the amazing animal and plant life found in its waters, the role the ocean plays on Earth, and the importance of conservation.Open this charming read-aloud book and you''ll find amazing animal profiles, whimsical poetry, stunning photography, plus fascinating information about the wondrous creatures that call the ocean home. Starting with the seashore and journeying through the ocean''s zones, readers will discover mangrove forests, coral reefs, and the deepest ocean depths. On this journey they will discover some of the extraordinary animals that live on shore and under the sea. Along the way, readers will enjoy poems, stories, fun facts, photo galleries, and more. Highlights include a foreword from explorer and renowned photojournalist Brian Skerry; an interview with National Geographic Explorer and marine conservationist Jess Cramp; a poem by former children''s poet laureate J.
£35.00
Simon & Schuster Home for the Holidays
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Simon & Schuster Home for the Holidays
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Hachette Children's Group So You Think You Know Enid Blytons Famous Five
Book SynopsisA fantastic quiz book for all fans of Enid Blyton and the ever-popular Famous Five.
£6.93
Hachette Children's Group Info Buzz Famous People William Shakespeare
Book SynopsisFind out about Shakespeare with this fun, interactive first non-fiction bookTable of Contents 1: Who was Shakespeare? 2: Early life 3: Elizabethan England 4: London 5: Early plays 6: The Globe Theatre 7: The King's Men 8: Later life 9: Remembering Shakespeare 10: Quiz 11: Glossary 12: Index, answers and teaching notes
£7.99
Hachette Children's Group The Wordsworths
Book SynopsisCelebrate William Wordsworth''s 250th birthday with this beautiful retelling of his life.Produced to coincide with the 250th birthday of Wordsworth in 2020, this book adapts the lyrical diary of his sister, Dorothy Wordsworth, detailing their life together roaming the beautiful Lake District. Dorothy''s works are now considered essential early examples of a women''s role in literature, underpinnning her position as a female role model, as they confront issues spanning from social justice, the French revolution and nature.Lush Lake District and London landscapes, and carefully researched costumes bring the era to life, while extracts from longer works such as The Prelude tie into the national curriculum.
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Chronicle Books How to Write a Story
Book SynopsisThe inspiring sequel to the 2015 Parent''s Choice Winner, How to Read a Story!Step 1: Choose an idea for your story. A good one.Step 2: Decide on a setting. Don''t be afraid to mix things up.Step 3: Create a heroine—or a hero.Now: Begin.Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becoming a writer in this fun follow-up to How to Read a Story, guiding young storytellers through the joys and challenges of the writing process. From choosing an idea, to creating a problem for their character to resolve, to coming to The End, this empowering picture book breaks down the writing process in a dynamic and accessible way, encouraging kids to explore their own creativity—and share their stories with others!• Perfect for educators, librarians, and parents who are helping children develop early writing and reading skills• Great read-aloud book for preschool- and kindergarten-aged children interested in learning to read• Helps teach Common Core Curriculum skillsYoung readers who love We Are in a Book!, How Rocket Learned to Read, and Also an Octopus will love the reading and writing lessons and inspiration in How to Write a Story.• Read-aloud books for kids ages 3–5• Learning to write books for kids• Kindergarten, pre-K creativity booksKate Messner is an award-winning author whose many books for kids have been selected as Best Books by the New York Times, Junior Library Guild, Indie Bound, and Bank Street College of Education. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family.Mark Siegel is the author of many graphic novels and children''s picture books, including the 5 Worlds series, as well as the illustrator of How to Read a Story and the Robert F. Sibert Honor Book To Dance: A Ballerina''s Graphic Novel. He lives in New York.
£12.99
Arcadia Publishing (SC) The Book That Jake Borrowed
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Pelican Publishing Company Reading Beauty
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£15.29
Pelican Publishing Company Librarys Most Wanted
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Pelican Publishing Company The Book That Jake Borrowed Bilingual Edition El
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Lulu Press Booooooks A Review Journal
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Hot Key Books You Are a Story
Book Synopsis'This book is much like the author - warm, honest, open, encouraging. I loved it and want to buy a copy for every creative teenager I know.' - Louise O'NeillA guide for using creative writing to speak your own truth.You are enough. You are interesting. Tell your story. Celebrated writer Laura Dockrill knows that the best writing comes when you are speaking your own truth, with your own voice. Expressing yourself honestly is a powerful way to know yourself and grow to celebrate the exciting, creative, unique person you are.When you are a teenager, everything feels different. How are you supposed to figure out who you are when it seems like teachers, parents, friends, the rest of the world, are all asking you to be something else? It can be overwhelming but the best way to steer yourself through this crazy, brilliant time is to hold on to your sense of you. Laura's stress-free invitations to creative writingTrade ReviewThis book is much like the author - warm, honest, open, encouraging. I loved it and want to buy a copy for every creative teenager I know. -- Louise O’NeillYou Are a Story is a joyful, charming and honest guide to creativity that welcomes young writers in. A brilliant mix of anecdotes, inspiration and guidance as well as practical suggestions and tasks. -- Anna JamesLaura is a singular talent. I can't think of anyone finer to learn from, she's the business. -- Phil EarleAn original book about writing! I loved [the] emphasis on writing for yourself, that writing doesn't have to be about getting published, about how writing can benefit mental health. And so many great exercises. -- Francesca SimonShe offers 'a little lantern', with enthusiastic prompts and vivid examples - beautifully 'showing' rather than 'telling' how useful writing can be. -- Claire Hennessy * Irish Times *
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Usborne Publishing Ltd The Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre
Book SynopsisThe open door felt like an invitation, or a trap. Bastien wasn't sure which, but with no other choice, he stepped inside...and hoped he'd make it out again alive. Bastien Bonlivre is a boy with a big imagination, determined to finish the story his parents started, left to him in a red notebook. On the other side of Paris, bestselling author Olivier Odieux is struggling to complete his latest novel. Along with his villainous brothers, he is masterminding his greatest plot yet...one that will spread fear throughout the city and beyond. What connects these two stories is a dangerous secret, a hidden mystery and an unexpected race across Paris for the truth. Can Bastien and his friends Alice, Theo and Sami be brave enough to stop Olivier stealing the ending they deserve?A classic adventure story about friendship, hope, bravery and the power of imagination.Trade ReviewA love letter to all things bookish * The I *A really fun read with plenty of Parisian mystery and shades of Lemony Snicket in its dastardly villainy. * Peter Bunzl, author of Cogheart *A charming and bookish tale of friendship, villainy and the power of stories * Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander *An absolutely delightful French mystery with plenty of tension and suspense alongside wonderful friendships. * L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency *A delightful literary mystery with a dastardly villain to boot! Perfect for fans of Peter Bunzl and Katherine Rundell. * Christopher Edge, author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright *
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Simon & Schuster Hooray for Reading
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Simon Spotlight Hooray for Reading
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Aladdin Paperbacks Pick the Plot 4 Story Thieves
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£9.49
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books The Book Rescuer
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewOne young man seeks out a unique collection of Yiddish books to preserve them and their lost world.Growing up, Aaron Lansky remembered the story of his grandmother's immigration to America. She had just one worn suitcase, filled with books in Yiddish and Sabbath candlesticks—which her brother tossed into the water upon greeting her. It was of the Old World, and she was in the New World. Lansky loved reading but realized that to pursue his interest in Jewish literature he would have to study Yiddish, his grandmother's language. His search for books in Yiddish led to one rabbi about to bury a pile, which led to years of rescuing books from dumpsters and then building a depository for them and for the thousands of subsequent donations. Lansky visited many of the donors and heard their emotional stories. Now a well-established resource in Amherst, Massachusetts, his Yiddish Book Center is digitized, with free downloads, and conducts educational programs. Macy's text beautifully and dramatically tells this story while noting the powerful influence of Yiddish writing in the lives of Jews. Innerst's acrylic and gouache artwork, with the addition of digitized fabric textures, is stunning in its homage to Marc Chagall and its evocation of an Eastern European world that has physically vanished but is alive in these pages of beautifully realized imagery.For lovers of books and libraries. (afterword by Lansky, author's note, illustrator's note, Yiddish glossary, further resources, source notes, photographs) (Picture book/biography. 7-10) -- Kirkus Reviews *STARRED* * July 15, 2019 *This inspired pairing of two top picture book biographers tells the story of Aaron Lansky, an “all-American boy” (a Star Trek poster decorates his bedroom) who in college became convinced that Yiddish books represented the “portable homeland” of the Jewish people. With Yiddish dying out after the Holocaust and little mainstream support (“Yiddish was a language whose time had passed”), Lansky learned the language, then began saving Yiddish books any way he could. He pulled nearly 5,000 out of a dumpster and accepted “one book at a time” from elderly owners (“We didn’t eat much,” one book donor tearfully tells him, “but we always bought a book. It was a necessity of life”). Founded in 1980, Lansky’s Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Mass., is today home to 1.5 million rescued books and is a hub of Yiddish studies. Innerst (Ruth Bader Ginsburg), who notes in an afterword that his illustrations were inspired by Chagall, contributes dramatic, textural acrylic and gouache images, with sculptural figures, expressionistic settings, and the deep, rich tones of vintage book bindings. Evoking both a lost past and an urgent present, they’re a marvelous complement to the journalistic, propulsive narrative by Macy (Motor Girls). Ages 5–8. (Oct.) -- Publishers Weekly *STARRED* * August 5, 2019 *MACY, Sue. The Book Rescuer: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come. illus. by Stacy Innerst. 48p. glossary. S. & S./Paula Wiseman Bks. Oct. 2019. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781481472203. Gr 1-4–Aaron Lansky could not forget what his grandmother told him as a child. At the age of 16, she immigrated to the United States from Eastern Europe. In his twenties, Lansky decided to find out more about his grandmother’s stories, which set him on a journey to learn how to speak and read Yiddish and to also locate Yiddish books. The result is the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA. Lansky’s story is a fascinating one, filled with book rescues and meeting older people who not only treasure books but what they represent. His disappointments and rewards in pursuing this passion are well portrayed. The narrative is both informative and engaging and includes Yiddish words, many of which have been incorporated into English. All appear in a glossary. An afterword by Lansky himself brings the Center and his work up to date. Illustrations intentionally call to mind the bold line and semi-abstraction of Russian-born artist Marc Chagall. VERDICT A potentially valuable addition to both school and public libraries as well as Jewish schools. Echoing Carole Boston Weatherford’s Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library, the book’s narrative shows that pursuing interests can lead to meaningful and long-lasting results.–Maria B. Salvadore, formerly at District of Columbia Public Library -- School Library Journal * September 2019 *“Kum aher. Sit down. I want to tell you a story.” With a storyteller’s cadence, Macy (Miss Mary Reporting, rev. 1/16; Trudy’s Big Swim, rev. 7/17) explains how Aaron Lansky came to collect the thousands of books now housed in the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts. Through an anecdote from Lansky’s family history as well as a brief historical overview of why the number of Yiddish speakers has dwindled, Macy gives context to Lansky’s difficulty in finding Yiddish novels for his college studies. That difficulty led him to collect books first for his own purposes, then for the Center (which he founded) starting in 1980. Stories of how he obtained them—meetings “over tea and cake and lokshn kugl” with older Jews; a late-night dash to a dumpster—lend both human interest and a sense of urgency to the mission. Innerst’s (The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny), rev. 5/13) painterly illustrations (in acrylic and gouache, with fabric textures rendered digitally, and, according to an illustrator’s note, inspired by Marc Chagall), give readers plenty to peruse, with sprinkled Yiddish words and visual references to Jewish history and culture. Detailed back matter also includes notes from Lansky and Macy, a glossary, further resources, and source notes. shoshana flax -- Horn Book * November 1, 2019 *Yiddish was a dying language (it's still not robust) when a young man, Aaron Lansky, decided to save it. Macy begins the story several generations back, with Lansky's grandmother arriving in America: her suitcase was thrown in the ocean by her brother—out with the old, in with the new. Flash-forward to the 1970s, and Aaron is in college, studying Jewish history, and he wants to read books in the common language of European Jews in past centuries, Yiddish. But after the Holocaust and the diaspora of European Jewry, the number of people speaking Yiddish plummeted. Yiddish books were also disappearing, so Lansky decided to make it his mission to rescue them and his ancestors' heritage. Macy's text details how Lansky's pursuit took him out in all kinds of weather, to all kinds of places, where elderly Jews gave him an education in their lives and the importance of their books. An afterword by Lansky tells readers about the Yiddish Book Center, a vibrant organization that, among many other things, fosters learning the language. The story comes alive through the bold acrylic and gouache art, which illustrator Innerst says was inspired by the "exuberant motifs" of Marc Chagall. He finds drama in faces, profundityin the weight and number of books. The most outstanding spread places a shtetl on Yiddish pages that resemble matzo. Yiddish appears throughout the text; a glossary explains the words. -- Booklist *STARRED* * November 1, 2019 *The Book Rescuer is both informational and inspiring, explaining to young readers how one imaginative American Jew named Aaron Lansky determined that he would rescue the Yiddish language and make it a living testament to the dwindling culture of millions of European Jews. Lansky’s combination of persistence and innovative thinking allowed him to carry the remnants of a culture and language, from basements and dumpsters to an outstanding research institution built to house them and open their pages to the world. Macy begins her narrative by inviting the reader to ?“Kum aher. Sit down. I want to tell you a story.” At first, it may seem as if romanticized family memories will predominate as we learn that Lansky’s immigrant grandmother was told by her brother to toss her suitcase full of useless items from the past into the Hudson River. It soon becomes clear that this poignant anecdote is only the beginning, as the woman’s grandson retrieves the culture lost in that suitcase; Macy and Innerst emphasize the ordinary nature of this ?“all-American boy” growing up in a small Massachusetts town. Although the cultural relics depicted in Innerst’s portrait may be dated the vision of childhood as a time of unlimited curiosity is not. Soon Aaron’s love of reading and sense of connection to his family’s past becomes a consuming passion. Children will identify with the obstacles which Lansky confronts in the form of skeptical establishment figures who have little patience for his mission. When he calls on ?“the leaders of the biggest Jewish organizations in the country” to warn them that Yiddish books are being tossed in the trash by those who no longer see a use for them, the response he receives would discourage anyone less focused. Innerst describes in an ?“Illustrator’s Note” how the influence of Chagall helped him bring Jewish culture to life. Some of the book’s scenes are direct homages to that artist while others represent a subtle response to his vision. One incredible two-page spread shows a stylized model of the Jewish world in all its multiple settings, from shtetl buildings to the palm trees of the Middle East. The ?“ground” on which these features stand is a collage of pages filled with Yiddish print, forming a foundation for the world above it. Innerst’s artwork is a complex interplay of Chagall’s world and that of late twentieth-century America. He captures the transition between generations, as the book collector’s tremendous energy meets the quiet dignity of older Jews ready to pass on their tradition. One picture shows two elderly hands giving a Yiddish book to Lansky’s youthful ones; the book is entitled symbolically chai (life). The silence of this image is followed by a much different one, featuring the vibrant activity in the Yiddish Book Center where Lansky’s dream has become a reality. The Book Rescuer is highly recommended not only for children but for older readers who are inspired by the revival of Yiddish culture, as well. It includes an ?“Afterword” by Aaron Lansky, an ?“Author’s Note,” an ?“Illustrator’s Note,” a Yiddish glossary, and a list of additional sources. -- Jewish Book CouncilText and illustration meld beautifully in Sue Macy and Stacy Innerst’s THE BOOK RESCUER: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come, the story of a lesser-known hero, Aaron Lansky. A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient and the founder of the Yiddish Book Center, he almost singlehandedly saved Yiddish books in America at a time when Yiddish was considered a langguage “whose time had passed.” When he started rescuing books from Dumpsters, it was thought there were maybe 70,000 Yiddish books left; his team has now saved 1.5 million. Macy, who has written books about women’s history and sports, knows how to start a tale: “Kum aher. Sit down. I want to tell you a story.” In these luminescent pages, an “All-American boy” grows into a man in love with a language considered dead. The text is sprinkled with Yiddish (“Aaron could have plotzed! Destroying Yiddish books was like erasing Jewish history!”) without getting Catskills-y. Innerst’s acrylic, gouache and digital art shares the book’s gentle humor: Little Aaron was a Star Trek fan, and images of Leonard Nimoy (a Yiddish-speaker himself) as Spock sneakily appear, like a pointy-eared Waldo, throughout the book. A cheerful spread strews around Yiddish words that have entered the vernacular (“klutz,” “bagel,” “glitch”). In another, little Aaron and hippie collegiate Aaron are each surrounded by washes of warm reds and pinks and flying rings of books forming a subtle infinity sign. -- The New York Times * 12/5/2019 *Text and illustration meld beautifully in Sue Macy and Stacy Innerst’s THE BOOK RESCUER: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come, the story of a lesser-known hero, Aaron Lansky. A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient and the founder of the Yiddish Book Center, he almost singlehandedly saved Yiddish books in America at a time when Yiddish was considered a langguage “whose time had passed.” When he started rescuing books from Dumpsters, it was thought there were maybe 70,000 Yiddish books left; his team has now saved 1.5 million. Macy, who has written books about women’s history and sports, knows how to start a tale: “Kum aher. Sit down. I want to tell you a story.” In these luminescent pages, an “All-American boy” grows into a man in love with a language considered dead. The text is sprinkled with Yiddish (“Aaron could have plotzed! Destroying Yiddish books was like erasing Jewish history!”) without getting Catskills-y. Innerst’s acrylic, gouache and digital art shares the book’s gentle humor: Little Aaron was a Star Trek fan, and images of Leonard Nimoy (a Yiddish-speaker himself) as Spock sneakily appear, like a pointy-eared Waldo, throughout the book. A cheerful spread strews around Yiddish words that have entered the vernacular (“klutz,” “bagel,” “glitch”). In another, little Aaron and hippie collegiate Aaron are each surrounded by washes of warm reds and pinks and flying rings of books forming a subtle infinity sign. -- The New York Times * 12/5/2019 *Text and illustration meld beautifully in Sue Macy and Stacy Innerst’s THE BOOK RESCUER: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come, the story of a lesser-known hero, Aaron Lansky. A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient and the founder of the Yiddish Book Center, he almost singlehandedly saved Yiddish books in America at a time when Yiddish was considered a langguage “whose time had passed.” When he started rescuing books from Dumpsters, it was thought there were maybe 70,000 Yiddish books left; his team has now saved 1.5 million. Macy, who has written books about women’s history and sports, knows how to start a tale: “Kum aher. Sit down. I want to tell you a story.” In these luminescent pages, an “All-American boy” grows into a man in love with a language considered dead. The text is sprinkled with Yiddish (“Aaron could have plotzed! Destroying Yiddish books was like erasing Jewish history!”) without getting Catskills-y. Innerst’s acrylic, gouache and digital art shares the book’s gentle humor: Little Aaron was a Star Trek fan, and images of Leonard Nimoy (a Yiddish-speaker himself) as Spock sneakily appear, like a pointy-eared Waldo, throughout the book. A cheerful spread strews around Yiddish words that have entered the vernacular (“klutz,” “bagel,” “glitch”). In another, little Aaron and hippie collegiate Aaron are each surrounded by washes of warm reds and pinks and flying rings of books forming a subtle infinity sign. -- The New York Times * 12/5/2019 *
£15.29
Simon & Schuster Sylvias Bookshop
Book SynopsisMeet the trailblazer and book lover who started the Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, France, in this beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates stories, reading, and the importance of sharing ideas. “Books are my treasures—the best that I’ve got.” Books are like rivers that flow through my head. Books are like roads,” she just might have said. “Roads that connect my old self to my new. Unlocking our hearts to what’s noble and true.” Told by the bookstore itself, Sylvia’s Bookshop tells the story of the legendary Shakespeare and Company, its owner Sylvia Beach, and the many great writers who gathered there to meet, read, and remind us that books are more than the words on the page.
£11.69
