Children’s / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues

Book SynopsisSunday is market day. We are looking for pumpkin, apples, eggs, and bread. What else will we find? Where did it come from? And what will we make with it? Learn all about produce in this delightful child’s tour of a food market, full of fun facts, delicious new discoveries, and charming characters. A loving ode to the people who bring food to our table and connection to our community, from acclaimed artist Alice Oehr.Trade Review‘Alice Oehr’s beautifully illustrated picture book, Off to the Market, explores a trip to a food market, teaching children about the produce, what can be made with it, as well as the journey to our tables … introduces fun facts and new discoveries.’ * City Kids *‘Off to the Market creates an approachable environment for children to learn just what to do at a market. This is also an excellent resource for learning about different types of fruits and vegetables without an overly moral approach to eating ‘good’ or ‘healthy’ food. Instead, the book favours information about flavours, colours, textures and growing conditions: ‘sage has a strong flavour that goes well with rich ingredients like pumpkin and butter’. With Oehr’s bright illustrations of wholefoods and her depiction of a multicultural community, Off to the Market is one of my favourite children’s picture books of the year.’ -- Clare Millar * Readings *‘Off to the Market presents wholesome, natural produce in a positive light and will stimulate children’s play as well as encourage them to eat experimentally and well.’ -- Joy Lawn * Books+Publishing *‘This beautiful nonfiction book is a feast of colour, introducing readers to the market experience and homegrown produce in a fun and interesting way.’ * Deescribe writing *‘With luscious illustrations, Oehr helps children explore farmers’ markets and the allure of fresh produce and the community of the market. Oehr includes an approachable array of information about fruits and vegetables, such as flavour pairings, textures and growing conditions.’ * The Big Issue *‘Illustrations are super vibrant with pop-out colours that radiate on the surfaces of the vegetables, fruit, and other food products that we’re purchasing … I loved the story, the characters we meet in the market, and the vibrant illustrations … I would add this to Let Me Fix You a Plate by Elizabeth Lilly, On the Farm, At the Market by G. Brian Karas and Out Little Kitchen by Jillian Tamaki..’ * School Library Connection *

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Book SynopsisMaryam Sharif-Draper teaches students in Year 5 (Key Stage 2). Prior to this, she spent five years working in the Education Department at the Royal Geographical Society. She had a number of roles at the RGS, the most recent being Project Coordinator: Geography Teacher Training Scholarships. She graduated from the University of Exeter in 2010, with a BSc degree in Geography. She wrote Find Out Earth for DK in 2017.

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Book SynopsisThe Most Important Animal of All is an award-winning picture book about seven super-animals – important keystone species – beautifully illustrated by Hannah Bailey and endorsed by The British Ecological Society. A class is learning all about animals and their teacher challenges them to decide which is the most important animal of all. Seven children champion a different animal for the top spot. Is it... BEES as master pollinators BATS as night-time predators and pollinators ELEPHANTS who shape their landscapes and spread seeds BEAVERS who create watery habitats TIGERS who keep their food web in balance SHARKS who keep our oceans healthy and increase biodiversity KRILL as food for many whales and sea creatures There is lots of information about each animals, as well as other keystone species, plus photographs to see them up close and in their habitats. This is a positive and gentle primer for young children from 5 years old about the issues of habitat loss, endangered species and climate change. "Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, shall all be saved" – Dr Jane Goodall.Trade Review“A wonderful celebration of nature and the inspiring and diverse contributions that species make to the world we live in.” – Professor Helen Roy, member of the British Ecological Society “Engaging and understandable for newly independent readers, and the style makes for a fabulous non-fiction read aloud.” – @MissNCleveland, teacher and book blogger “I hope every primary school in the land buys a copy – they really should!” – Dr George McGavin, lecturer, scientist, explorer and BBC presenterTable of ContentsBees, bats, beavers, elephants, tigers, sharks, krill, other keystone species, where to find out more, glossary, index

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Book SynopsisAwarm and funny eco-adventure with a clever message about looking after ourblue planet, perfect for budding David Attenboroughs!When Little Fish and her family encounter an odd new fish bobbing along on its own, they embark on an exciting journey to reunite it with its family.But Odd Fish isn't the only creature who needs Little Fish's help. Turtle has a tummy ache and Octopus's tentacles are tangled. Clever readers will spot the one thing that links them all . . . plastic.Maybe Odd Fish doesn't belong in the sea after all?Eight million tonnes of plastic find their way into our oceans and rivers every year. That's equal to dumping one rubbish truck every minute into the sea!This urgent problem is highlighted for the youngest readers with gentle humour and engaging characters, and offers practical ways we we can all make a real difference to protect our oceans and the creatures that live in them, and opens up key discussions about the environment and the topical issues highlighted in DaTrade ReviewA gentle tale which effectively gets across the message […] The real fish are very lively, and children will enjoy their little conversations. The beautifully ocean toned images and clever page design are very engaging. The authors note with information about pollution and how you can help at home and at school makes this a very useful introductory text for environment topics.Joy Court, Editorial Expert at LoveReading4Kids A sophisticated look at plastic pollution in a beautifully told and at times heartache-inducing story of one fish’s attempt to help “odd fish” find their family.JOSEPH COELHO, Children’s Laureate A lovely little book about plastic pollution for the smallest man in my life.SOPHIE HELLYER – surfer, cold-water swimmer and environmentalist A brilliant book […] great stuff for the kids but also us adults as well.TONY RIDDLE aka The Natural Lifestylist A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution.JAMES EDGAR, Plymouth Design Forum ‘We love it’ STEVE BACKSHALL, naturalist broadcaster and author

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Book SynopsisEverything is made of stuff. Some things are made of paper, like this book. And some things are made of PLASTIC. If you look around you, plastic is everywhere. Even in places where it's not meant to be. If it drops to the ground, it doesn't rot away - it sticks around for ever.Our world is drowning in plastic, and it's a big problem. Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to explain where plastic comes from, why it doesn't biodegrade, and why that's dangerous for animals and humans alike. But he's also FULL of ideas for how you can help! From giving up straws in juice cartons to recycling all we can and taking part in a beach clean, A Planet Full of Plastic will get young readers excited about how they can make a difference to keep Planet Earth happy.This brilliant non-fiction picture book, illustrated in Neal's trademark collage style, is perfect for readers aged 4-7 who love nature and want to help the environment.

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Book SynopsisA fascinating tale of one of the first well-known environmental activists, Chico Mendes, who fought tirelessly to save the Amazon rainforest as well as fighting for people's rights. This is the story of Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper and environmentalist. He fought to preserve the Amazon rainforest, and advocated for the human rights of other rubber tappers who lived in the forest. Tragically, he was assassinated for trying to protect these rights.Grippingly written by award-winning author, Anita Ganeri, and vibrantly illustrated by Margaux Carpentier, throughout the story, we see the wonders of the Amazon rainforest and learn why it is so important that global rainforests are protected. Tell this tale and inspire a new generation of environmental heroes who will speak up and take action to protect our natural world.Great support material for children's study of habitats, rainforests and their importance for biodiversity and helping to combat climate change

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.Most people know about Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough. But there are many other climate rebels around the world. They are not as famous, but they work very hard. This book is about some of these amazing people.

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Book SynopsisWhat better way to celebrate Earth Day than with First Facts and Flaps: Planet Earth? This lift-the-flap book is jam-packed with fun information, incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) topics. With over thirty flaps, a wheel and a pull-out ending, children will love learning in a hands-on, playful way.Find out what is inside the Earth, where rainbows come from and how to help look after the planet in this brilliant book. Pairing bold, colourful scenes from illustrator Naray Yoon with rhyming text and a page of informative fun facts, this is the perfect novelty book for children just starting to find out more about the world around them. Discover more of the First Facts and Flaps series: Giant Dinosaurs, Amazing Animals, Brilliant Body, Super Space and Mighty Machines.

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Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the tabs to help clean up the Earth in Busy Recycle! Watch the recycling truck do its work, reuse materials to make a rocket and recycle your waste in this fun book about helping the planet. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, they will love this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Mel Matthews, which is part of the popular Busy Book series.Discover more environment and nature books in this tactile series: Busy Grow and Busy Garden.

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Book SynopsisEarth needs protecting and we can help, too. If we all work together, there's lots we can do. Recycling our rubbish, not throwing away, means things can be used in a different way! Follow six families throughout the day to show the things we can all do around the house to live in a more environmentally conscious way. Artwork from bestselling illustrator Frann Preston-Gannon will bring a smile of recognition to parents’ faces everywhere and captures the unique loving bond at the heart of every family.

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Book SynopsisLearn simple ways to help the planet with Peppa and George in this brand new story!It is Love Our Planet Week at playgroup, and Madame Gazelle asks the children to make a scrapbook of all the things they can do to help look after our planet. Peppa and George recycle, grow their own vegetables, turn off the taps when they are brushing their teeth and scooter to playgroup instead of going in the car. They learn that every little thing makes a BIG difference! Peppa loves our planet! Everyone loves our planet!All Peppa Pig books are printed on paper from responsibly managed sources. This Peppa Pig book is printed with environmentally friendly vegetable inks and a water-based finish on the cover.

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series written for learners of English as a foreign language, each title includes carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Wild Cities, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.There are cities everywhere on Earth. More and more people live in cities around the world. But more and more animals make their homes in cities, too. In this book you will visit 13 cities. What animals can you see?

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Book SynopsisThe Big Book of BloomsTheBigBookIn the opening pages, readers will learn all about botany, including how to recognize different types of flowers. Subsequent pages illustrate the various habitats that are home to flora such as pitcher plants, the giant water lily, and the weirdly wonderful corpse flower. Readers will discover which flowers are endangered and why some blooms are fragrant or colorful, not to mention grisly details about carnivorous and poisonous flowers.This title pairs picture-book charm and concise, informative text to create a beautiful book for children to return to. Zommer?s quirky illustrations appeal to young readers, who will relish these fun and amazing facts about the world?s most exciting plants.Trade Review'Extraordinary' - Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times'Lush, full-spread illustrations, rippling with details and colours, are paired with astonishing facts about the Earth’s most riveting plants' - @maistorybooklibrary'A strikingly illustrated book brimming with fascinating information; a winning combination! ' - @thelittleliterarysociety'Seamlessly mixes art and information, blending learning with beauty... stunning' - @book.mother'A beautiful and informative book, filled with double page spreads of fascinating facts about the plant world ... an absolute work of art' - @delilahandtilly'Just as lovely as we had hoped it would be ... beautifully illustrated' - @homeedprintables'Zommer employs agile brushwork and a fondness for graceful lines and bright colours to bring to life bustling bouquets from a range of habitats, from rainforest to desert. A floral fantasia for budding botanists' - Kirkus Reviews'We love this wonderful book' - @kewbookshop'Extremely informative and bursting with vibrant artwork ' - @children.bookreviews'A gorgeous introduction to all kinds of beautiful, colourful and strange flowers from around the world' - @lesmondesdeninon'A great idea for any child with a creative side. This book is ageless - in fact, I'm tempted to pop this on my own Christmas Wish List!' - Sam Dean, journalist and beauty copywriter'The kind of book I would’ve loved as a child!' - Alexandra Stedman, founder of The Frugality'Visually remarkable! What a beautiful and joyful book!' - Fatima Truscott, journalist and founder of The FT Times blog'[A] beautifully illustrated and informative book ... perfect for grabbing a young reader's interest in flowers and plants' - @momoe.picturebook'[A] gorgeous introduction to all kinds of beautiful, colourful and strange flowers from around the world' - @bookishwaytoplay'Exquisite illustrations ... [a] wealth of information and variety of topics' - @our.world.of.words'Stunning and inspiring' - @ecocraftkidsTable of ContentsFlower families • Flower anatomy • Colourful flowers • Venus flytraps • Giant water lilies • Proteas • Pitcher plants • Pollinators • Flower fragrance • Cacti • Mountain flowers • Wildflowers • Sunflowers • Bird of Paradise flowers • Vines and creepers • Roses • Save the flowers! • Cherry blossoms • Corpse flowers • Orchids • Flowers and us • Dangerous and deadly • Tulips • Seeds and seed dispersal • The life cycle of a plant • Grow your own blooms • Did you find… • Blooms words

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Book SynopsisAnother exhilarating adventure in the great outdoors, from HOTEL FLAMINGO author Alex MilwayWelcome to Big Sky Mountain: a home for everyone!Life never stays still for long on Big Sky Mountain. Rosa and Grandma Nan are off on an adventure to Toe-Dipper Bay, to see who's in trouble - a distress flare has gone up! When they arrive they find the beach covered in plastic rubbish, and a family of beach otters farming seaweed, while doing their best to tidy up. Rosa and Grandma Nan join in, but they have to find out who sent the distress flare - because who is that wrecked out at sea? Rosa and Grandma Nan will need the otters' help to build a raft to get to them . . .An action-packed story featuring curious otters, wise hermit crabs and peckish puffins ,which addresses pollution and recycling in a gentle and friendly way for young children.Trade ReviewFunny and charming; Alex Milway has made me want to fly right into Big Sky Mountain myself. * Andy Shepherd, author of THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS *I want to go to Big Sky Mountain! It's the rugged wilderness, but much softened by a comfy bear who's a travelling salesman, a moody architect hare and some busy builder beavers who still have to learn about how to get along with the rest of the community. * Sarah McIntyre, illustrator of PUGS OF THE FROZEN NORTH *This is a perfect, big-hearted adventure story, with pictures and laughs on every page and an environmental message delivered with the lightest touch. Once you have met the wonderful cast of talking animals, warmed to Nan's peculiar ways and found your feet in the wilderness, like Rosa you'll never want to leave Big Sky Mountain. * Clara Vulliamy *As a HUGE fan of feisty grandmothers I LOVED Grandma Nan in Big Sky Mountain! Wise, capable and fearless she is the perfect role model for her granddaughter Rosa. A wild adventure with an important message, bravo! * Sophy Henn, author and illustrator of BAD NANA *The perfect adventure to rewild young readers * Benji Davies, author and illustrator of GRANDAD'S ISLAND *Dr Dolittle meets Dora the Explorer in an exhilarating illustrated series which is the next best thing to breathing in the scents of the great outdoors! Screenwriter and Hotel Flamingo author Alex Milway inspires everyone to pull on their walking boots and join a little girl called Rosa on Big Sky Mountain... a place in the wilderness that has a home for everyone. Life never stays still for long on Big Sky Mountain. Rosa and Grandma Nan are off on an adventure to Toe-Dipper Bay to see who is in trouble because a distress flare has gone up. When they arrive, they find the beach covered in plastic rubbish and a family of beach otters farming seaweed while doing their best to tidy up. Rosa and Grandma Nan join in but they have to find out who sent the distress flare because who is that wrecked out at sea? Rosa and Grandma Nan will need the otters' help to build a raft to get to them. There's adventure with a capital A in this action-packed story which features curious otters, wise hermit crabs and peckish puffins while addressing pollution and recycling topics in a gentle and child-friendly way. Ideal as a first chapter book for new readers and full of Milway's vibrant two-tone illustrations, this is a truly wild, wonderful and exhilarating story for your own little explorers! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancaster Guardian *The third story in Alex Milway's Big Sky Mountain series...with industrious otters, savvy hermit crabs and hungry puffins, this is an adventure for younger readers with a great cast and a satisfying resolution. * Absolutely Education *

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Book SynopsisJoin Rocket as she sets sail on a brand new mission - to save a Caribbean island from plastic pollution!When Rocket goes on holiday to visit her grandparents, she''s shocked by the pollution that''s spoiling their island home and putting the local sea life at risk. Can she think of a way to save the day?Once more featuring the lovable Rocket, discover Bryon and Adeola''s incredible follow-up to the award-winning Look Up! A heartwarming story that empowers and educates young readers.Praise for Clean Up! Clean Up! reminds us that there are always things we can do to make the world better - Book Trust Interwoven facts and an inspirational surfing grandma add up to a picture book with a lovely balance of urgency, humour and heart. - The Guardian

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Book SynopsisPlanet Earth introduces young readers to the planets of the solar system in A Litlte Blue Dot, a heart-warming picture book with an important message, delightfully illustrated and packed with information. Perfect for children 4 to 9s.

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Book SynopsisDr Jessica LaMae Whited is a biologist and assistant professor at Harvard University. Her lab investigates how axolotls regenerate limbs. Jessica earned undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri and a PhD in Biology at MIT. Her scientific career was sparked by exploring woods and fields as a child. Jessica loves axolotls because they hold so many mysteries.Bethany Lord is an illustrator based in London, UK. She started drawing from a very young age and now works in children's book illustration. She draws on her experiences from traveling and experiencing different cultures to create new pieces of work. She loves to read, play the guitar, watch movies, cook and bake in her spare time.

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Book SynopsisClem is an explorer, a collector, a protector of the seas! Treasure hunting on her beloved beach, she stumbles across Crab, his claw stuck in a plastic bag. Crab will be much safer and happier in the city with Clem, but doesn’t he belong on the beach? A stunningly illustrated timely tale of cleaning up our beaches, with the message that every small action helps. 'Inspiring' SUNDAY TIMES 'inspiring... a warm and hopeful story with a message about nature and plastic pollution' TELEGRAPH 'Gloriously illustrated' THE SUNTrade Review"A beautiful and timely tale." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"This inspiring picture book gently reinforces the message that everyone has a responsibility to care for the environment and demonstrates that lots of small actions can have a big impact." * Booktrust *"A gloriously illustrated picture book." * The Sun *"An inspiring picturebook... a warm and hopeful story with a message about nature and plastic pollution." -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *"A lovely story, and an important one, told so effectively in Fiona Lumbers' carefully chosen words and beautiful illustrations." -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids, July 2019 Debut of the Month *

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Book SynopsisReaders of all ages will enjoy the timeless wonder of autumn leaves in this amazing new pop-up book from paper engineer Yoojin Kim?her first?teamed with award-winning author Janet Lawler and artist Lindsay Dale-Scott. This book, which can be considered a seasonal companion with Jumping Jack Press? all-time best seller and award winning, Snowflakes, includes amazing pop-ups, educational information, and delightful interactive elements that offer change and surprise on every page in this lyrical look at Autumn.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about looking after our AMAZING planet! If I were the world, I’d want flowers and bees. A chorus of birds singing high in the trees. If I were the world, I’d want sparkling seas. If I were the world . . . would YOU look after ME? Today is the day to listen to our world! This beautiful and uplifting book will inspire us all to join hands and help our amazing planet. With an irresistible rhyming text by bestselling author Mark Sperring and stunning illustrations by rising star Natelle Quek, it's the perfect book to inspire children to ask questions and take action.Trade ReviewA beautiful book with an important and powerful message. * M. G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy and Adventures on Trains *

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Book SynopsisDiscover why we must protect the Amazon from climate change.Bursting with all kinds of life, the Amazon is one of the most incredible places on Earth. This richly illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary region for young children, exploring its tropical rainforest and scenic landscapes. It showcases the lush wildlife, diverse communities and life-saving medicines that can all be found there and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special part of the planet from the impact of climate change.Trade ReviewFeatured in The Bookseller's November previews. * The Bookseller *Featured in The Bookseller's November previews. * The Bookseller *Featured in The Bookseller's November previews. * The Bookseller *

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Book Synopsis''There was once a bear, a great, white bear - Queen of Beasts. But over the years the ice disappeared, slipping away like sand through an hourglass. Slowly, slowly, one by one, the other animals moved on.''The great bear has no choice but to leave her snowy realm to search for food, friends and a new home. She soon discovers a world that is growing hotter whilst hearts grow colder - until one small act of kindness changes everything.The Bear in the Stars is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of kindness.A beautiful and inspirational tale of hope and change, perfect for younger readers.

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Book SynopsisReuse, recycle, renew, and rethink!Climb aboard the Topsy-Turvy Bus with Maddy and Jake as it travels around the country teaching communities the importance of taking care of the earth and creating a better, cleaner, healthier world. Based on a real Topsy-Turvy Bus created by Hazon, the largest Jewish environmental organization in North America.

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Book SynopsisIn a beautiful, green, wild wild wood lives a gentle mole. But then a SOLD sign appears in the wood one morning, and Mole decides to write a firmly worded letter to Barry Bristlethwaite of Burnum Buildem Real Estate: their home is not for sale! But when diggers arrive the next morning, Mole and his friends must activate Plan B! Will they be able to save their wood?Wild Wild Wood is an empowering, rhyming tale about the power of using your voice.

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Book SynopsisToday is recycling day – beep, beep! Climb aboard with Maisy and Tallulah as they drive their recycling truck to all their friends’ houses in the delightful shaped board book.Today is recycling day – beep, beep! Climb aboard with Maisy and Tallulah as they drive their recycling truck to all their friends’ houses. Everyone has different things to be collected: paper, cardboard, glass and plastic. Clink, clunk, squish, squash – what funny noises the recycling makes as it tumbles into the truck! This super-sturdy, recycling truck-shaped board book with handy wipe-clean pages is a simple, joyful introduction to recycling and the fun that can be had by going green.

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Book SynopsisBen made messes, and he never EVER tidied up. One day, all the rubbish under Ben's bed combines to make Megamess - a walking, talking pile of trash. Ben is having the mess of his life, until he gets sent out to sea and comes face to face with the impact of his - and everyone else's - rubbish.

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Book SynopsisJenny Chandler, is back with Green Kids Cook, after focusing on classic family recipes and techniques in Cool Kids Cook, she is here with over 50 easy and adaptable recipes to teach the cooks of the future how to eat well, look after themselves and think about the planet all at the same time. With spreads on the environment and craft projects too. There is a massive rise in interest in veganism, vegetarian cooking and reducing meat consumption and, whilst this book is not purely plant-based, the world of vegetables, grains, pulses, nuts and seeds are at its core, with the odd tip about using sustainable meat and fish. It’s undeniable that, with rising levels of obesity and all the related health issues, we need to get kids eating more veg; there can be no better way to get children eating more greens than letting them take the reins in the kitchen. Where Jenny’s earlier book, Cool Kids Cook, focused on classic family recipes and basic techniques, Green Kids Cook is about learning to cook and eat in the most environmentally sound and sustainable way we can, and having fun with it too – with recipes for Breakfasts, Snacks, Soups & Salads, Mains and Sweets, this is an inspirational and empowering cookbook for kids everywhere.Trade Review‘An excellent cookbook. Many young people and families will be inspired by this book’ -- Juno magazine

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Book SynopsisHidden in the heart of the rainforest lies a secret... can three friends survive long enough to find it? An action-packed jungle adventure, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell's The Explorer and M.G. Leonard's Twitch.Billionaire beauty mogul Anura Hegarty has pledged to acquire as much of the rainforest as possible to preserve it. But when armed guards appear and bring in portable terrariums to capture wildlife, Jessica and her friend Renata realise something much more sinister is going on.The rainforest holds a frog with a secret to staying young forever, and Jessica and Renata know they must find and save it first! Together with Briony-Rose, the girls journey deeper into the rainforest. Danger and betrayal lurk in every corner, and soon they're running for their lives, dodging blow darts and falling into traps. Will the children make it out of the forest alive?Praise for Mitch Johnson'Fizzes with adventure and great characters who pop from the page' - Peter Bunzl, bestselling author of Cogheart'I read it all in one gulp!' - Ross Welford, bestselling author of Time Travelling with a Hamster'A bonkers Willy-Wonka nightmare designed to get children thinking about the effects of everything they buy' - Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of The Midnight Guardians'A zany adventure that will make you bubble with laughter and fizz with indignation on behalf of our planet' - Maria Kuzniar, bestselling author of The Ship of Shadows'An exploding soda geyser of a book - an adventure story that will make you laugh, make you angry and make you want to do something to fix this crazy, messed up world' - Charlie Higson, bestselling author of Young Bond and The Enemy'Pop! is an explosive and unforgettable adventure with defiant heroes, devious villains, deadly corporate secrets all told with Johnson's brilliant humour. I loved it' - Tamsin Winter, bestselling author of Jemima Small Versus the UniverseTrade ReviewAn unputdownable adventure with heroes just as fierce as their adversaries. An original and dynamic story flooded with Mitch Johnson's signature wit and passion for the natural world. I absolutely loved it. * Tamsin Winter, author of Jemima Small Versus the Universe *I raced through Toxic and thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful cast of characters, rainforest jeopardy and especially the tiny frog with a BIG secret. * Ele Fountain, author of Boy 87 and Fake *

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Book SynopsisThe World's Most Atrocious Animals explains why some of the world's most terrifying and gruesome creatures have such scary features. Trade Review“Delivered with a wicked sense of humour, The World’s Most Atrocious Animals a book our tester returned to again and again […] regularly tops the most requested bedtime story list.” * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisThe second adventure in the gripping and mysterious eco-adventure series The Light Thieves from Helena Duggan, bestselling author of A Place Called Perfect. 'Fizzling with ideas, (The Light Thieves is) a wildly imaginative adventure which reads like a blockbuster movie.' - Christopher EdgeOnly kids can save the world. The sun's light is being stolen. It's a catastrophe for the planet and every living thing on it! Friends Grian, Jeffrey and Shelli are desperately trying to work out how it's happening. They know tech genius Howard Hansom is behind the theft and they're determined to stop him. But they can't use any of Hansom's smart technology in their quest as it will track them wherever they go. The three young heroes need to find a strange black mirror to help them save the sun. Time is running out. Can kids really save the world? 'The Light Thieves is a feast of fun, fiction, fantasy and fear. Opens with a bang and never lets up until the last page. I loved it.' - Eoin Colfer

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.We all use a lot of plastic every day. It is cheap and strong, and plastic things last. But where does plastic come from? And what can we do to recycle all the plastic in our world?

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON SOLD IN 10 LANGUAGES FROM AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR JENNI DESMOND AND UK TRAVEL WRITER OF THE YEAR MIKE UNWIN Brrrr! It's the middle of the Antarctic. All you can see for miles is ice. But look closer. A line of figures is trooping over the frozen terrain. From a distance they look like people. But soon you can see that they're penguins, each follows the one in front. Follow the amazing migrations of 20 creatures in this spectacular book: trek across South Africa with gigantic elephants, scour Christmas Island and find a million red crabs, and observe a cloud of fruit bats as they take to the midnight sky over Kasanka Forest. Travel around the globe with some of the world''s most incredible animals and discover their unique migration stories. Written by Mike Unwin, a UK Travel Writer of the Year, and illustrated by Jenni Desmond, winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children''s Book, prepare yourself for a journey like no other.Trade ReviewAn absolutely stunning book which follows twenty animals around the globe on their incredible migrations. The vivid descriptions of these epic journeys are beautifully illustrated by Jenni Desmond. A lovely gift in hardback. * The Guardian *The duo behind [Migration] ... know just how to make children’s precious imaginations soar. * The Observer *This non-fiction picture book is a beautifully illustrated, fact-filled goldmine. * Children's Book and Media Review *Each double-page spread summons an outstanding example of migration. We’ve seen many of them before, such as the epic flights of arctic terns and wandering albatross, but others are less well known. * Redeemed Reader *Desmond’s art, created with watercolor, acrylic, ink, pencil, and pencil crayon, incorporates a paragraph of additional information about each species. It is her images that make this oversize album stand out. * Kirkus *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for young children studying food chains in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores the importance of insects in food chains, from the tiny flies eaten by fish, birds, bats and amphibians, to the larger insects eaten by bigger animals, such as anteaters and badgers. Insects are an indispensible part of countless food chains. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests.The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them.Table of Contents 1: Eat and be eaten 1: Who ate the ant? 1: The birds and the bees 1: Caterpillars and chicks 1: Yum, yum 1: The insects that eat insects 1: Midnight feasts 1: Safety in numbers 1: A world with less insects 1: Helping insects 1: Glossary/Index

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Book SynopsisIn the ongoing fight against climate change, plastic pollution and diseases, scientists are turning to an unlikely ally - plants! Everyone knows plants are pretty cool. They create oxgyen for us to breathe (fairly essential) and provide us with trees to climb. But it turns out that platns can do a whole lot more than that too! Get ready to be amazed when you find out about the spinach that can detect landmines AND send emails and the glow-in-the-dark plants that might one day light your home. Perfect for anyone who loves nature and wildlife, as well as the scientists of the future - you won't look at plants and trees in the same way again!Trade ReviewCHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK – "This is a wonderful read with fabulous colourful illustrations. It’s a very educational book, which although aimed at children under 10, will appeal to various ages – especially if you are interested in plants, wildlife and the environment." * The Independent *"A brilliant botany book for the scientists of the future wanting to fight climate change." * The RHS *"This beautifully illustrated book is completely fascinating and full of facts about plants... it also aims to inspire and reassure children that there are many exciting new developments in plant science that could provide real and lasting solutions for the problems we face today" * BookTrust *"This brilliant book will inspire children to learn more about the fantastic things that plants can do, how scientists are helping plants adapt and how to work with nature, and is highly recommended for teachers, homeschoolers, children and adults. With tips on what we can all do now and into the future to help, this excellent non-fiction guide gives us plenty to be optimistic about." * Children's Books Ireland *

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023Flooded is the funny and beautifully illustrated tale of animals who live in a city that is ever so slowly flooding.The flood comes gradually at first.  All the animals ignore the obvious and go about their busy lives, disjointed from one another and preoccupied by their own problems. Eventually, the flood water reaches a height that they can no longer ignore and they have to work together to save their city. All the animals join together in a line and pull out the plug that is drowning the city. This is an exceptionally illustrated story that teaches a message not to let problems fester and with a little team work and community spirit, no problem is insurmountable. Trade Review'Gosh, what a beautiful book with an even more beautiful message.' * The Evening Standard *'Impressive debut [...] A timely read.' * The Guardian *'Promising careers were launched with debuts such as Mariajo Ilustrajo’s Flooded' * The Guardian 'Best Children's Books of 2022' *“A gentle story of climate change and community, this is a visually stunning debut using a minimal text, richly detailed images and a limited palette of striking Pantone colours.” * The Bookseller - One to Watch *“A really impressive picture book debut.” * Achuka *“Visually stunning, beautifully designed picture book... a treat for the eyes and tonic for the soul.” * WRD Magazine *WINNER * English Association 4-11 Picture Book Award 2023 *WINNER * 'UK Literacy Association' Picture Book Award 2023 *SHORTLISTED * Klaus Flugge Prize 2023 *LONGLISTED * Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration *LONGLISTED * Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2023 *LONGLISTED * Derby Children’s Picture Book Awards 2023 *WINNER * World Illustration Awards 2020 *

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Book SynopsisI''m Piper, said the girl. And you''re lovely. Wednesday''s reflection shone in Piper''s eyes. But you don''t belong in there.Wednesday is a whale, who lives in a fishbowl. She is called Wednesday because she is right in the middle of everything. She lives in the middle of the busy streets, surrounded by tall skyscrapers. But, if she jumps high enough she can see a calm bit of blue in the distance. She doesn''t know what this blue is, but her heart leaps when she sees it. When a little girl tells Wednesday she belongs in the sea, she doesn''t know what she means. What is the sea? Wednesday has never seen it... or has she?Touching and uplifting, this beautiful story is about longing to be free and finding your place in the world.

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Book SynopsisGet up close to nature with naturalist and TV presenter CHRIS PACKHAM CBE and encounter the amazing animal superheroes that will help us save the world.What links whales, earthworms, dogs and wasps? They are all SUPERHERO ANIMALS! Explore the amazing creatures that will help us save the world with CHRIS PACKHAM CBE, one of the UK's leading naturalists and an award-winning conservationist. How does whale poo make the underwater world go round? Why are tiny ants so mighty? What makes bats heroes of the night? Find out all this and more!Packed with fun, facts and challenges perfect for readers aged 6 to 9.Welcome to LITTLE EXPERTS inspiring the next generation of experts! Written by expert authors, famous for their passion and expertise Must-read introductions to key non-fiction topics with colour illustrations throughout Created to empower and inspire!Also available in the series:How to Build a Home by GEORGE CLARKE, an architect, writer, lecturer and TV presenter.How Families Are Made by DR AMIR KHAN, an award-winning full-time GP and resident doctor on Lorraine and Good Morning Britain.Why Money Matters by DEBORAH MEADEN, entrepreneur, Dragons' Den investor and host of the BBC Radio 5 Live's The Big Green Money Show podcast.Amazing Bodies by DR RONX, award-winning trans non-binary emergency doctor and TV presenter.Marvellous Vehicles by JAMES MAY, a writer and broadcaster who is best known for co-presenting Top Gear and The Grand Tour.Why Politics Matters by ALASTAIR CAMPBELL, a writer, podcaster and strategist who is best known for his work as former PM Tony Blair's spokesperson.How to Save a Life by DR RONX, award-winning trans non-binary emergency doctor and TV presenter.Trade Review'Each [Little Experts book] is beautifully illustrated and aimed at children aged six to nine, but equally educational for any adults reading along too.' – The Big Issue

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Book SynopsisCrawly! Hairy! Maybe a bit scary? Snails slime upside down. Eeek! Worms can somersault and butterflies smell like cake. YUM. Wait, don't eat them... Because bugs are truly BRILLIANT! Matt Robertson’s quirky text and sweet yet hilarious illustrations show exactly why minibeasts can be truly awesome in their own unique way. The book includes 14 hilarious globally inclusive, bug-tastic spreads, featuring worms, bees, beetles, dragonflies, butterflies, moths, grasshoppers, spiders, ants, snails and stick insects. Find out how honey bees make their honey, why moths always fly around lamps and how bombardier beetles protect themselves from hungry predators. There's something new to learn about each bug. Did you know that stick insects can dance? Or that butterflies can smell like cake? And guess what? A grasshopper will spit on you if it gets angry! So always be good to grasshoppers, give spiders a smile not a screech and never get angry at ants! There are so many more fun facts to uncover about our tiny furry and slimy friends. Winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award for Learning & Development 2020.

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Book SynopsisDestined to be an American classic, a truly unique inspirational story with a dual perspective in the voice of a little green jacket. With enchanting illustrations this book demonstrates how giving has a magic of its own. A story that showcases the culture of donations and how it can change lives, one item at a time. Based on true events, a little green jacket through the lives of different children, who live in very different places, and ends on the other side of the world after a natural disaster.

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