Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers
Christian Focus Publications Ltd C.S. Lewis: Can you imagine?
Book SynopsisStory of C S Lewis' life, how he dreamed up stories about different worlds as a boy, experienced sadness and had to go to boarding school. His writing and his questions about God and then his faith and trust in God - all told simply for younger children.
£8.97
Pushkin Children's Books The Pilot and the Little Prince
Book Synopsis'A fascinating book, THE PILOT AND THE LITTLE PRINCE invites big kids (literal and metaphorical) to take the time... to dig in its pages ... to lose oneself in delicate drawings, dreamlike and peppered with sly winks.' Libération 'A sumptuous allegory, magnificently drawn, by another poet who has wandered far from his home in order to find his own horizon.' Le MondeTrade ReviewInternationally acclaimed illustrator, filmmaker, painter, and author Peter Sis is a genius. That wordmay be overused to be almost meaningless, but I have no other explanation for the seemingly endlessdepths of his fertile imagination. -- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis There is a breathtaking magic in the young Peter Sis. How did that happen is a mystery to me, but it isa fact. Enter his world and see. -- Milos Forman, director of Amadeus and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest A fascinating book, THE PILOT AND THE LITTLE PRINCE invites big kids (literal and metaphorical) to take the time... to dig in its pages ... to lose oneself in delicate drawings, dreamlike and peppered with sly winks. Liberation A sumptuous allegory, magnificently drawn, by another poet who has wandered far from his home in order to find his own horizon. Le Monde Sis's works are less picture books than little miracles of design... A compelling, multilayered visual treat Booklist, Starred Review Sis's handling of the aviator's last flight and disappearance strikes just the right notes of mystery, majesty and quiet wonder. Brilliant bookmaking School Library Journal, Starred Review Extraordinary and wonderful Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review The Pilot and the Little Prince is a thing of beauty for both eye and spirit Brainpickings.org Sis spared no detail in his stunning 48-page picture book biography, which, like its inspiration, can be read on many levels redbookmag.com As always, Sis's illustrations are all just so spot on and exquisitely expressive thechildrenswar.blogspot.co.uk
£11.69
Templar Publishing Michael Foreman: Travels With My Sketchbook
Book SynopsisJoin Michael Foreman on an incredible journey around the globe. His prolific career as an illustrator has taken him through war-torn Vietnam to the vast forests of Siberia, from Mao's China to Japan, the Arctic to the South Seas and from the top of the world to the bottom of the ocean. Armed with a pencil and watercolours, Michael's signature style captured the sights and sounds of all he encountered. These are his incredible memoirs.Trade Review"This extraordinary volume is an inspiration. The images, mostly in pen and watercolour and using the colours of sunsets and sweets, are an incentive to draw and to take a sketchbook everywhere you go in hope of one day achieving something like Foreman's skilled and loving line. They invite you in, to scrutinise detail and absorb atmosphere, and they reward prolonged contemplation. They also seduce you with the variety of the world, while nuggets of text tell lyrical travellers' tales, like the wayfaring rat in The Wind of the Willows, until you have to hold yourself back from heading for the horizon. From New York to Los Angeles, Mexico to Mongolia, the Holy Land to the Himalayas, Norway to Nigeria, Venice to the Valley of the Kings, Foreman captures the strangeness and beauty of landscape and people. He savours particularly the splendours of Asia - of Bali, India and China - and has a talent for sneaking away from tours and schedules to discover, alone and without intervention, the essence of a place. In Japan, Foreman painted Mount Fuji 36 times, as did Hokusai, the artist with whom he most identifies. Ultimately, he also persuades us of our common global humanity, showing that football and family, for instance, matter universally." -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *I guess the best children's literature can do away with complete veracity, as long as it has something about it that is recognisable - a little of the spirit, heart and character of the real thing, whatever it may be. And if that's the case then it definitely applies to children's literature illustrations, such as those provided close on two hundred times by Michael Foreman. This prolific artist leapt at a scholarship in the US when he'd completed his official, formal studies, and it would appear - huge credits list regardless - that he's never stopped moving since, as this book takes us to all corners of the world, and back home again.Despite his name being forever linked with junior fiction, this is not exclusively a book for the young by any means. It's deemed, by the back cover blurb, to be his illustrated memoirs, and that's also only part of the truth (he has produced fuller autobiographical volumes before now). This is an art book pure and simple, really, but certainly no vanity project, or curtain call from an almost octogenarian. We get two styles of writing, and it took me a few too many pages to work out the italics seem to be quotes from the original sketchbooks and notebooks, while the modern, plain font is for the new writing. Memoir? There's only about 2000 words of the new stuff. And, while we start with his first published work, little in the way of chronology.So we turn to the pictures, and they're wonderful. The format is just the right size to handle - we're certainly not in coffee-table volume here - and also to deal with the images with due respect. I loved the panorama of the Trans-Siberian Express route, which takes three full spreads to cover, varying from Paul Hogarth inkwork to pointillist colour. But I defy anyone to not fall in love with the watercolours elsewhere - especially the cover image, of a snow-clad Monument Valley, or the almost stippled sunsets in Egypt.Snow-clad Monument Valley, you say? Yes, this man has travelled and been lucky with it - even seeing artists collaborating with fish. What effect will the enormous growth of tourism have on Bali? Hopefully less than the effect Bali has on the tourists is a quote from the books, and the story here is that Foreman clearly got to a lot of these places before they were wrecked by modernity. Beijing (or Peking as it was then) was a very low-rise city indeed. From Mexico to the Himalayas and all points in between, he's been there. In Japan, notably, he tried to present new versions of Hokusai's scenes of Mt Fuji, only to find they had never been verbatim presentations of the reality - proving my thoughts about getting the essence right to be a long-standing truth.And the key word here is essence. This is wonderful art, at times, really getting to grips in simple line with characterful faces, but not all concerned with the immediacy some people assume is required of illustrating for the very young. But the book is also a little on the slight side, meaning you get just the essence of the creator, and his output. As far as it goes, however - ironic when you see how far he has gone - it's really quite lovely. -- John Lloyd * The Bookbag *Prepare to be bowled over as Michael Foreman, one of Britain's most travelled authors and illustrators, takes us on an incredible pictorial journey around the globe. Armed with a pencil and watercolours, Foreman's signature style has captured the sights and sounds of all he encountered during his long career and now readers of every generation can enjoy his work and achievements with Travels With My Sketchbook, an extraordinary new memoir featuring an inspirational collection of his travel drawings and anecdotes. The sketches, drawings and anecdotes are taken straight from the original sketchbooks and are bursting with the evocative material that provided inspiration for his award-winning stories and illustrations. Each of the beautiful, colour wash illustrations and personal accounts tell a story about some of the most amazing corners of the world... Shangri-La with its mountains 'like layer cakes of different climates,' Kashmir in India where snowfields run 'upwards towards peaks plumed in clouds,' and the sweeping hills, forests and miles of wild flower meadows viewed from the fabled Trans-Siberian Express train. The world in wonderful pictures... -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *Michael Foreman's Travels With My Sketchbook is exactly what it says. Inside you will find illustrations from some of his many books alongside sketches and watercolours of places as diverse as Aztec Mexico, war-torn Vietnam and the far north of Norway. It's a wonderfully evocative book that different generations can enjoy together, and it is sure to lead back to Michael's extensive selection of other titles. -- Jane E Sandell * Scotsman *A simply stunning collection of travel drawings and anecdotes, perfect for any budding traveller. The book covers Michael's epic journeys through America and Mexico in the 1960s; from Venice along the Silk Route to China in the 1970s; and to Iceland, New Zealand and India in the 1980s * Angels and Urchins *Michael Foreman has illustrated and written numerous children's classics. Growing up in a small Suffolk village during World War II, little did he realise that drawing would be his ticket to travel the world. In Travels with my Sketchbook Michael reminiscences about the places that he has visited, sketched and painted.Travels with my Sketchbook records Michael's extensive travels. It begins in 1963 and his first of many visits to America from Alaska and eventual trip down to Mexico. He then recalls taking the Trans Siberian Express across to the World Trade Fair in Osaka in 1970, taking a slow boat back to America. Later in 1972 Michael spent more time in Japan and returning again to produce a modern series of Hokusai's 'Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji'. In 1985 Michael found himself on a North Sea oil rig before exploring the artic north. Michael also follows in the footsteps of Marco Polo, travelling through Egypt and deep into Asia to Shangri-La and China. He also travels to India, Nigeria and South East Asia. The final sets of artwork shows what unites us: football, messing around on boats, love of family and a longing for home.Michael's drawings and watercolour paintings beautifully show the populated landscapes of everyday people. For example, Tokyo's urban sprawl foregrounds many of Michael's views of Mount Fuji, depicting Japanese people at leisure, construction workers and travellers. Michael is also attentive to the fusion of tradition, tourism and the modern. His painting of San Francisco, for example, shows the Golden Gate Bridge in a misty background. In the foreground is a busy commuter tram passing China town, accentuated in colour in front of the city's distant skyscrapers. Moreover Michael's choice of colour is fantastic. His painting of Delhi shows a riot of warm and cool colours juxtaposing traditional temples next to modern office blocks. North of the Artic Circle the whiteness of the page contrasts superbly with the clothing of the Lapps.The book's design showcases Michael's work perfectly. For example giving the effect of travelling along with Michael on the Trans Siberian Express as if the reader was in the carriage with him. A simple train track is drawn along the bottom of the page. At the top is a number of short daily extracts from Michael's diary. The paintings in-between are of the landscape as seen from the carriage window, page after page. Other artwork shows the ripped out page from a sketchpad or a copy of a sketchbook.Travels with My Sketchbook is a life-affirming narrative about the many, varied and different people with whom we share a planet and the journeys of one man, recorded in his words and shown in his art. This is a book for all generations to read and admire. -- Simon Barrett * Armadillo *
£15.29
Templar Publishing Harry Potter Colouring Book: An official
Book SynopsisWith almost one hundred pages of artwork featuring beloved characters, settings, and memorable scenes from the film franchise, this book is a must-have for fans of the series and those who appreciate the creative design of the films.
£9.89
Icon Books Darkness Visible: Philip Pullman and His Dark
Book SynopsisWhat do Philip Pullman and J.K. Rowling have in common that has made both of their stories so successful? What does Pullman listen to while he writes - and who, or what, is Dust?Pullman's award-winning trilogy His Dark Materials has been appreciated by readers of all ages. It is now set to welcome new fans as it is adapted for television by the BBC, and his new trilogy at last sees publication. Nicholas Tucker, a leading authority on children's literature, writes about the man he knows as a friend. Unpacking and examining Pullman's life and the sources he drew on for his masterpiece, he explores the world of science, theology, imagination and adventure that Pullman has created.Including a personal interview with Pullman himself, Darkness Visible offers a unique exploration of the author's work - and its controversies."Enigmas from His Dark Materials are unraveled. Unmissable for all Pullman readers" Sussex ExpressTrade ReviewEnigmas from His Dark Materials are unraveled... Unmissable for all Pullman readers * Sussex Express *
£8.54
Quarto Publishing PLC Mary Shelley: Volume 32
Book SynopsisNew in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mary Shelley, the English novelist and creator of Frankenstein. When Mary Shelley was a little girl, she used to write stories beneath the trees in her garden. As an adult, Mary was inspired by this same imagination to create a ghost story, which became the famous novel: Frankenstein. This gripping 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 novelist'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!
£8.99
Simon & Schuster Audio What I Like about You
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£29.99
Chronicle Books Books Make Good Friends: A Bibliophile Book
Book SynopsisFor enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike, this new picture book from Jane Mount explores the process of book discovery for bibliophiles-in-training. Lotti isn't sure she wants to make friends. She's shy, and she doesn't really know how. While everyone around her is playful, outgoing, and loud, Lotti prefers a quiet place and a book to read. Lotti LOVES books. To her, books are full of magic and aren't as scary as new friends. But perhaps Lotti's books can show her how to find magic in everyday moments, and maybe the friends she can share this magic with are closer than she thinks. Iconic Bibliophile creator Jane Mount makes her children's book debut in this imagination-driven story of a shy booklover's attempts to open her mind and find joy with the people around her. This journal-esque narrative - which includes fun recommended reads on each page - celebrates the avid reader, demonstrates how books make you better, and reassures anyone who has been anxious or uncertain about facing the real world.
£12.59
Graffeg Limited Peter the Cat's Little Book of Big Words
Book SynopsisPeter the Cat is a favorite character from the Gaspard the Fox series of books, known for his use of long words. Here, Peter explains some of his favorite ?big words?, including a simple explanation alongside a phonetic spelling to help children understand how to pronounce each of the words.
£11.69
Usborne Publishing Ltd Write Your Own Story Book
Book SynopsisA fantastic write-in book that helps children learn to write their own stories. Includes lots of different writing activities including a fictional school journal, writing a comic strip, and forming a story around a picture. Packed with writing tips and a "storywriting toolkit" to inspire budding authors. Concealed spiral binding that allows the book to open flat but doesn't get in the way as you write.Perfectly complemented by Usborne's Write Your Own Story Word Book, an inspiring write-in book that helps children find the right words for engaging stories.
£13.49
Oneworld Publications And Then And Then What Else
£8.99
Andersen Press Ltd The Bookshop Mice
Book SynopsisDiscover that books can take you places you'd never believe... from Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Robert Starling. Astrid's family has just moved in to the mouse hole in the bookshop on Maple Street, and none of her new classmates believes the incredible adventures she has with her family. But when she invites each of them to the bookshop, they'll see that there is a big, exciting world of possibilities there, just waiting to be discovered. Former teacher Robert Starling shows us the incredible places books can take us. Also by Robert Starling: Fergal is Fuming Fergal in a Fix Fergal and Fern Fergal and the Fib The Little Island (written by Smriti Halls)Trade Review"A gorgeous demonstration of the power of reading, of books and bookshops" -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd Luna Loves Books
Book SynopsisBy award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, a chunky board book special addition to the Luna Loves... series. Today is all about books, and Luna has the whole day planned... Dress up as her favourite book character: a unicorn! Meet an author and an illustrator. Buy a new book. But - disaster! - Luna the Unicorn's costume has ripped! Can Dad come to the rescue with some special book magic? A special addition to the Luna Loves... series celebrates the magic of books to bring families and friends together - and sometimes save the day! Other books in the Luna Loves... series: Luna Loves Library Day Luna Loves Art Luna Loves DanceTrade Review"Captures children’s magic at entering the world of a story" * LoveReading4Kids *
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd Bookworms
Book SynopsisFrom former Birmingham Young Poet Laureate Nyanda Foday comes this inspirational, poetic introduction to the vital need for every child to see themselves in the books they read. What does a book mean to those who search for acceptance and understanding? A place to find friends, feel part of a family, or to be your true self. A good book takes you to new worlds, the right one shows you can exist in this one. So for all bookworms – lovers of books – the world is waiting for you.Trade Review"[a] beautiful poem... [Nyanda Foday's] words eloquently capture all the amazing things a book can do" -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids *"A book that gives everyone the confidence to find their place in the world" * Books for Keeps *
£12.99
Andersen Press Ltd Bookworms
Book SynopsisFrom former Birmingham Young Poet Laureate Nyanda Foday comes this inspirational, poetic introduction to the vital need for every child to see themselves in the books they read. What does a book mean to those who search for acceptance and understanding? A place to find friends, feel part of a family, or to be your true self. A good book takes you to new worlds, the right one shows you can exist in this one. So for all bookworms – lovers of books – the world is waiting for you.Trade Review"[a] beautiful poem... [Nyanda Foday's] words eloquently capture all the amazing things a book can do" -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids *"A book that gives everyone the confidence to find their place in the world" * Books for Keeps *
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd Oscar's Story
Book SynopsisWhen Oscar's older sister starts reading books with no pictures in them, Oscar worries she'll never share picture books with him again... Oscar loves story time, but best of all he loves the pictures in his books and the games he plays with his big sister, based on the characters. So when she comes home from school one day with a book that only has words, he doesn’t understand. Why does she like it so much, and how can he ever share it with her? Discover that all books are magical, with the power of imagination. Also by Margaret Sturton: A Fox Called Herbert Two Can PlayTrade Review"Heart-warming and beautifully illustrated … This is the ideal book to read to children at bedtime as the story reinforces the fact that all books are magical with the power of imagination" * Preneur World *"A gentle introduction to reading in its widest sense" * LoveReading4Kids *
£12.99
Andersen Press Ltd Arthur Who Wrote Sherlock: The True Story of
Book SynopsisThe fascinating true story of the inspiring writer Arthur Conan Doyle, and how he created the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, is brought to life for children by multi-award winning author Linda Bailey. How is a writer made? How is a legend created? After a troubled childhood, Arthur's only comfort is using his extraordinary imagination to write fantastic stories. He creates Sherlock Holmes, a genius detective. At first his stories are rejected, but Arthur is persistent and eventually the public take notice. It isn't long until Sherlock Holmes makes Arthur one of the most famous authors in the world - but what happens when Arthur tries to kill off his hero?Trade Review"Superbly told for readers of 6+, with engaging illustrations" * Guardian *"Whether you enjoy reading biographies, non-fiction, crime books or beautifully illustrated books about books, this picture book will delight you…I was hooked from the start of this life story and highly recommend it for schools, libraries and homes" * Books for Keeps *"Fascinating… The text is lively and engaging throughout and Isabelle Follath’s stylish illustrations full of detail and drama" * LoveReading4Kids *
£8.54
Nosy Crow Ltd National Trust: Beatrix and her Bunnies
Book SynopsisPublished in collaboration with the National Trust, this is a moving and inspiring picture book based on the life of Beatrix Potter.Beatrix loves the countryside, but lives in a big, lonely house in London - if only she had a friend. Then she meets Benjamin Bunny and everything changes! They spend every day together playing chase and follow my leader. But when Benjamin dies, Beatrix is heartbroken. She decides to write about Benjamin's adventures and about her new bunny, Peter, who plays the tambourine and jumps through hoops. If she can publish her stories, she knows children will fall in love with Benjamin and Peter, and her bunnies will live forever.This is the perfect gift for fans of Peter Rabbit, for young environmentalists and for animal lovers everywhere. Rebecca Colby effortlessly entwines the fascinating threads of Beatrix Potter's life: her deep connection with animals, her development as a writer and artist, her determination to be published and her role as a pioneering conservationist. A biography of Beatrix Potter's life is included, and the book is written in consultation with experts from the National Trust.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!
£6.99
O'Brien Press Ltd The Moon Spun Round: W. B. Yeats for Children
Book SynopsisBringing the spirit and beauty of Yeats’s writing to a whole new young audience! This sumptuously illustrated book complements the carefully selected works of W.B. Yeats, which include poems, stories, a letter from childhood, and an account of his daughter Anne’s memories of childhood. Including unpublished work, this gorgeous book draws on Yeats's preoccupation with magic, fairy lore, place, family and childhood. A mystical and magical tone that pervades the collection will enthral younger readers.Trade Reviewa beguiling collection of Yeat’s poems, stories and memories from childhood, steeped in magic and fairy lore, this mystical treasure trove is sure to enchant ... MacDonald’s stunning compositions perfectly match the imaginative world Yeats conjures and together they form an enticing vision of an Irish landscape. This is a book to be pondered, pored over and visited many times, each time hearing or seeing something afresh in the words and images -- CBI Recommended Reads 2016sumptuously illustrated … will enthral younger readers -- Education Magazinebreathtaking * Irish Examiner *I do of course have to wax lyrical about the visuals. And they're just brilliant. If anyone can put pen to paper and recreate the heavens' embroidered cloths, then it's Shona Shirley Macdonald, on this evidence. There's a brief lament to a fleeing squirrel, which makes the critter and the tree it's escaping up completely mythical entities. The Sidhe here can be quite vicious-looking faerie-folk, but have an appealing turn to their eye when needed; they're often dancing in multitudes, forcing no end of detail on to the page. And I just loved The Wild Swans at Coole, and how one of the birds practically becomes the titular lake. Oh, and the cover of this hardback edition is actually a fold-out poster of the frontispiece poem, which any Yeats fan would hold up as worthy tribute … fabulous visual craft -- thebookbag.co.uka lyrical treasury of W.B. Yeats’s most magical works will take children of all ages on an imaginative journey through his poetry, folktales and childhood writing. Mysterious and beautiful illustrations spin out from Yeats’s haunting and enchanted words and rhythms, bringing the spirit and beauty of his writing in this collection to a whole new audience -- Primary Timesfor all ages too, despite its title … evocatively illustrated by Shona Shirley MacDonald … Perfect for winter nights by the fire -- irishtimes.combeautifully illustrated -- Evening Echobeautifully illustrated -- Sligo ChampionI was thrilled to be asked to review this book … beautifully illustrated … warm, colourful images, which enhance the book further. For the teacher who wants to dip their toe into poetry … a very good start -- InTouch MagazineOne of the most beautiful children's books I have ever seen -- Bleach House Libraryyou won’t get more Irish or beautiful … magical illustrations -- Sunday Timesa beautifully produced book to introduce younger readers to the joys of WB Yeats -- Galway City Tribuneillustrations … wonderfully reflect the poet’s magical vision -- The Irish Catholicbeautifully illustrated -- The Gloss, Irish Times,delightfully illustrated, expertly edited and full of brilliant poetry -- Clondalkin, Lucan, Rathcoole, Saggart, Tallaght Newsa beautifully produced book to introduce younger readers to the joys of WB Yeats -- Connacht Tribunesuperb … beautifully illustrated … promises to introduce a new generation to Yeats’ magical world of fairies and folklore -- Belfast Telegraphhandsome -- Books Irelandan absolutely beautiful book … magical … It has such a beautiful lullaby quality to it, you can actually imagine reading to a very small child -- Tipp FM’s The Arts Showwhat The Waterboys communicated through music, Shona Shirley MacDonald now brings to life afresh through her magical, mist-swirled illustrations for The Moon Spun Round … gossamer-light drawings dance around the text like a wave on the sea … will enchant readers of all ages and open many eyes to the beauty of the poetry they describe -- Evening EchoSwooning over Yeats ... what a beautifully illustrated edition. Perfect gift. Take note, Santa! -- GobblefunkedToday I received a children's book so beautiful it'd make you reckless with birth control. Yeats for children. Absolutely gorgeous. -- Eithne Shortall, Sunday Timesa very nice gift book for any age, not just kids. It’s a lovely book to have and to cherish -- mykidstime.iewhat purports to be an introduction to the poetry of W. B. Yeats could well be classed as Yeats introducing an exciting new illustrator to the Irish market. The superb selection of illustrations, sometimes reminiscent of Clark, Rackham and P J Lynch, are breathtaking in scope and composition. The movement of the nine and fifty swans at Coole, the interaction between stolen child and the fairies, the fluid lines as The Fiddler of Dooney strikes up a tune and the dark menacing colours in He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven expertly complement the lyrics of some of Yeats’s best known poems. The anthology is masterfully edited by Noreen Doody -- Irish ExaminerApart from the written word, the strength of this collection is the presentation and illustration of Yeats’ poems and stories. Illustrated by Waterford-based artist Shona Shirley MacDonald, the design and illustrations illuminate and complement the text. Faery worlds and faery creatures come to life through the colourful illustrations which surround the text and this will instantly appeal to children … Pupils could be inspired by the illustrations in the collection to take a favourite Yeats poem of their own, illustrate it and display it in the classroom. I’m sure that there are lots of other creative ways which teachers could use this book as a resource in the classroom -- SeomraRanga.comYou may think that W B Yeats' poetry is not an ideal match for children - but you'd be wrong, as this sumptuously illustrated book shows. The work included has been carefully selected, including, I am glad to say, my favourite, The Lake Isle of Innisfree. The book includes a cross-section of poems, stories, a letter from childhood, and an account of his daughter Anne’s memories of childhood; as such, it is an excellent collection to introduce to secondary age pupils studying the poet, as it shows a wider picture, and therefore offers a fuller understanding, than simply his poems. Including unpublished work, this gorgeous book draws on Yeats's preoccupation with magic, fairy lore, place, family and childhood; the stunning illustrations capture to perfection the mystical and magical tone that pervades the collection. A wonderful book -- Parents in Touchtakes children of all ages on an imaginative journey through his poetry, folktales and childhood writing … this lovely book draws on Yeats’s preoccupation with magic, fairy lore, place, family and childhood. A mystical and magical tone that pervades the collection will enthral younger readers … this book, published by O’Brien Press, is a great starting point for learning about the man who is a national treasure -- Ireland’s Own
£17.09
Otter-Barry Books Ltd Books! Books! Books!: Explore Inside the Greatest
Book SynopsisA handmade gospel hidden in a saint’s coffin; a HUGE atlas that takes six people to lift it; a tiny prayer book carried by a queen to her execution; the original handwritten manuscript of Alice in Wonderland; books so rare and valuable they are kept in a bomb-proof store-room. The British Library is an amazing place! From man-eating monsters and brave knights to wicked witches, lost children, haunted moors, magical creatures and flying machines award-winning duo Mick and Brita bring to life the amazing and extraordinary history of the book through the treasures of the largest library in the world – the BRITISH LIBRARY. LET’S GO INSIDE!Trade Review"The book acts as a pathway for children to venture into libraries and explore, to follow their imaginations, learning along the way." * Books Go Walkabout *"Visually engaging and interesting to read." * INIS *"Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom have managed to distil some of the treasures of the British Library to create an exciting and very readable book that will not only have children poring over it and returning to it, time and time again, but its likely to have them clamouring to their parents and teachers to take them to see the real thing." * Carousel *“This book has many virtues to commend it. The illustrations are vivid and imaginative. The photographs of the objects are exemplary. But the book’s main virtue is to encompass the scope of an age-old historical collection in a single brief volume.” * IBBY Link *"Mick and Brita have been producing quality children’s books for years;in fact they celebrate 24 years with this book, and this is another gem." * School Librarian *"This book is a treasure trove of books." * Armadillo *"This inspiring book introduces the reader to the British Library and to some of the greatest treasures kept there. It's a fabulous celebration of libraries and their importance...A fascinating and beautiful book in its own right." * Reading Zone *"My favourite pairing ever have brought us another wonderful book - and what better than to celebrate books….. This lavishly illustrated book shows them all to us through narrative text and evocative illustrations - it's nearly as good as visiting the library yourself, and will definitely encourage children to visit the library - and library." * Parents in Touch *"Who better to take young readers on a guided tour of the British Library than Mick Manning and Brita Granström? Words and pictures work perfectly together to give children a vivid sense of the greatest library in the world, and some of the amazing books to be found there...A unique and fascinating way of examining the history of the book through one of our greatest institutions." * Love Reading *"Mick makes the whole place sound absolutely fascinating and Brita’s visuals really bring each and every entry to life." * Red Reading Hub *"Mick Manning and Brita Granström's approach to non-fiction for younger children has revolutionised our bookshelves." -- Lindsey Fraser * Scotsman *"A truly brilliant book celebrating books! It doesn't get any better than this!" * Read It, Daddy *
£14.99
Magic Cat Publishing Shakespeare for Everyone: Discover the history,
Book SynopsisTravel back 400 years to visit rowdy theatres and royal palaces to understand what it was like to live in Shakespeare’s Elizabethan England and the influence it had on his ground-breaking work. This book charts Shakespeare’s phenomenal talent and peeks behind the curtain at his most famous plays, from tragedies such as Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet to comedies such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Taming of the Shrew.Trade ReviewShakespeare for Everyone is a colourful and visually appealing hardcover book that will provide readers with a snapshot of all things Shakespearean. * Read Plus *Roberts’ text is brought to life by Sarah Tanat Jones playful illustrations, with colour blocks denoting aspects of history or dialogue from plays and poetry. A table of contents and glossary are also included as well as a timeline of his works. A wonderful overview of Shakespeare’s works for readers with some or no experience of The Bard and his world and a great addition to home or school library.Highly recommended for readers age 13+ years. * Reading Time *
£12.74
The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD I Wear Self-Confidence Like a Second Skin
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£9.49
Salariya Book Company Ltd What Shall We Write?
Book SynopsisWhat Shall We Write? is an accessible, informative, and inspirational 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 characterization, plotting, genre, use of language, and dialogue—as well as enjoyable writing exercises, top tips, and advice on getting your work published. The simple language and breezy, reassuring tone will help to build the confidence of new writers and encourage them to explore and nurture their imaginations.
£10.79
Noodle Juice Ltd What is philosophy?
Book SynopsisPhilosophy ask questions such as: What does it mean to be human? What is truth? What is good? These are all very BIG questions that need exploring and the sooner children start to think about the answers, the better our world will be. Content includes the following questions and our attempt to answer them: What is philosophy?What is life?What does it mean to be human?What makes us happy?What is good?What is love?What is truth?What is knowledge?What is time?What are ideas?What is beauty?What should I say?What should I do?This delightful series builds foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people.Using simple language to explain complicated ideas, each book takes the core questions that relate to each subject and provides answers that make sense to young children. Stunning illustrations support the non-fiction narrative ensuring our picture book approach feels fresh and different.Trade ReviewLancashire Evening Post - If you want to encourage your little ones to start engaging with big ideas, this perfectly pitched Little Book, Big Idea series has some resonant questions and answers. The first book in the series tackles philosophy and asks questions like what does it mean to be human, what is truth, what is good, what makes us happy and what is knowledge?; Teacher Reader - Whether you're an aspiring philosopher or just curious about the world around you, this book and this series sound like the perfect introduction to the world and will inspire you to keep asking questions and seeking answers throughout your life.; V's View From The Bookshelves - I love the effort that has been put into ensuring that all children will be able to recognise themselves in this book, and the range of questions and answers are likely to satisfy the most curious young reader. My particular favourite page poses the question, "what should I say?" and is filled with answers which encourage kindness and thoughtfulness when choosing which words to use. With a clear and comprehensive glossary at the back, this is a beautifully produced non-fiction book which I would highly recommend to any primary school library, Key Stage One classroom or home containing inquisitive children.;
£9.49
Library for All I Like To Read - Napenda Kusoma
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£8.99
BenBella Books Demigods and Monsters: Your Favorite Authors on
Book SynopsisThis is a revised and expanded edition of the Rick Riordan-edited collection of middle grade and YA authors writing about the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, which has already sold more than 70,000 copies - just in time for the March 2013 Percy Jackson film Sea of Monsters. Released just before the August 2013 feature film Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, this new edition is updated through The Last Olympian, and includes several brand new essays! This is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson series - The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian. It features a dyslexic boy who discovers he is the son of a Greek god, the target of mythical Greek monsters, and the center of a prophecy that could change the balance of power in the world forever. In Demigods and Monsters, YA authors take on the series' Greek gods, demigods, monsters, and prophecy, to add insight and even more fun to Riordan's page-turner series. The book also includes an introduction by Percy Jackson series author Rick Riordan that gives further insight into the series and its creation, and a glossary of ancient Greek myth, with plenty of information on the places, monsters, gods, and heroes that appear in the series. The essays from the previous edition will be updated through The Last Olympian; the new essays will focus on the events and themes in the second half of the series, especially the final book. New contributors include: Hilary Wagner.Trade Review"Percy Jackson fans will love this book!"TeenReadsToo
£13.63
BenBella Books Divergent Thinking: YA Authors on Veronica Roth's
Book SynopsisVeronica Roth's Divergent trilogy (Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant) has captured the hearts and thoughts of millions of readers. In Divergent Thinking, YA authors explore even more of Tris and Tobias' world, including: * What Divergent's factions have in common with one of psychology's most prominent personality models * The biology of fear: where it comes from and how Tris and the other Dauntless are able to overcome it * Full-page maps locating all five faction headquarters and other series landmarks in today's Chicago, based on clues from the books * Plus a whole lot more, from why we love identity shorthand like factions to Tris' trouble with honesty to the importance of choice, family, and being brave With a dozen smart, surprising, mind-expanding essays on all three books in the trilogy, Divergent Thinking provides a companion fit for even the most Erudite Divergent fan. Contributor list: Elizabeth Wein Maria V. Snyder and Jenna Snyder V. Arrow Jennifer Lynn Barnes Mary Borsellino Rosemary Clement-Moore Debra Driza Julia Karr Dan Krokos Elizabeth Norris Janine K. Spendlove Blythe Woolston
£9.49
Cameron & Company Inc Sparky & Spike: Charles Schulz and the Wildest,
Book SynopsisThis charming book is a story about a boy nicknamed Sparky and his beloved dog, Spike. Spike is the most amazing dog ever. He inspires Sparky to draw. Someday, Sparky will be an artist. Based on the childhood of Charles Schulz, creator of the world-renowned Peanuts comic, and the dog who inspired the most beloved dog of all—Snoopy—this book will resonate with children everywhere. Sparky & Spike includes a biographical note, as well as archival photographs of Sparky and Spike and a letter Charles Schulz wrote to the book’s illustrator, Dan Andreasen, when Andreasen was a boy.Trade ReviewA fetching story, perfect for budding artists and lovers of the funnies. * Kirkus Reviews *This winsome picture book pays tribute to both the creator of the comic strip Peanuts and the real-life canine inspiration for Snoopy. * Shelf Awareness *Andreasen illustrates in a style distinct from, yet complementary to, Schulz’s. * Publishers Weekly *A charming picture book story. . . . While very highly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections, parents, teachers and librarians will appreciate that 'Sparky & Spike' includes a biographical note, as well as archival photographs of Sparky and Spike, and a letter Charles Schulz wrote to the book's illustrator, Dan Andreasen, when Andreasen was a boy. * Midwest Book Review *
£11.99
Jacol Publishing Co. My Bullying Handbook
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£16.15
Tin House Books Girls Write Now: Two Decades of True Stories from
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£14.41
Teresa Rother Book Report Log Book For Kids: Reading Progress
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£15.99
Teresa Rother Book Log For Kids: Reading Notebook, Record And
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£15.99
Capstone Press, Incorporated Librarians
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£23.49
Capstone Press, Incorporated Our Library
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£21.99
Pebble Books Our Library
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£8.99
Pebble Books Librarians
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£6.60
Random House USA Inc Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers
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£15.29
Penguin Putnam Inc Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers
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£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Pages & Co.: The Lost Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisThe second magical bookwandering adventure in the nationally bestselling Pages & Co. series, featuring Tilly Pages as she journeys to France to wander inside a peculiar book of fairytales. Perfect for fans of The Secret Library, Inkheart, and The Land of Stories.Tilly and her best friend Oskar are bookwanderers: a remarkable group of people who, using the magical power of books, can travel inside any story they choose. But on a wintry visit to Paris, the friends wander inside a book of fairy tales to find that peculiar things are happening: characters are getting lost, stories are all mixed up, and mysterious plot holes are opening without warning . . .It's up to Tilly and Oskar to figure out what--or who--is behind the chaos. And after the friends come face-to-face with an old foe, they realize that villains can exist outside the pages of books . . . and that sometimes, you don't get to live happily ever after.Praise for the Pages & Co. series:Mr. Lemoncello would love to go bookwandering at Pages and Co. If you love books, you're going to LOVE this book!--Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series*Highly recommended for readers young and old. An important reminder of the centrality of stories in shaping our lives. --School Library Journal, starred reviewWinsomely harking back to the oldest children's classics, this has special appeal for romantic bibliophiles. --Kirkus ReviewsThis series is made for book-lovers and attests to the power and importance of stories.-School Library Journal
£9.49
Philomel Books Pages & Co.: The Map of Stories
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£9.49
Random House Studio Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the
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£20.89
Random House USA Inc Hope in the Mail: Reflections on Writing and Life
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£16.19
Random House USA Inc Hope in the Mail: Reflections on Writing and Life
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£9.49
Papierfresserchens MTM-VE Schulgeschichten 2.0
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£14.25
Loqueleo Libro: Una Autobiografa
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£13.46
PLANETA PUB Persona Normal Normal Person
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£10.99
Oceano Travesia ¡Es Un Libro!
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£13.52
Oceano Travesia ¡Es Un Libro Bebé!
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£15.18
