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Book SynopsisJamie Smarts' best-selling Bunny vs Monkey expands with a hilarious, giggle-guaranteeing joke book.

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Book SynopsisWhy do your eyes blink? Why does your heart race when you run fast? How does your body know when to stop eating? This encyclopedia about the human body will answer these and many more whys and hows for you. Learning is made simpler with well-labelled diagrams and an extensive glossary of difficult words. Bonus: the engrossing book comes loaded with Isn't It Amazinga section of fun facts to keep you glued for more. This encyclopedia is a must-read for all children! It is well-researched and has child-friendly content The various topics improve knowledge about the world around us and beyond The content will cater to curious minds and expand their horizon The book comprises a glossary of new and difficult terms It is an excellent selection for gifting and school libraries

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Book SynopsisJenny Pearson is an award-winning author, teacher and mother of two young boys. Her books have been translated into 21 languages, and she has been shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Week Junior Book Award and was the winner of the Laugh Out Loud Book Award. As a primary school teacher, Jenny regularly covers the Second World War in her classroom and was inspired to write Shrapnel Boys by the extraordinary resilience of Londoners living through the war.

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Book SynopsisIn The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at a campsite that''s not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation - or if they''re already in too deep. And don''t miss Rowley Jefferson''s Awesome Friendly Adventure, an all-new fantasy from Greg''s best friend - the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson''s Journal.

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewCreate outfits for the dolls as they visit the capital. There are tips for colour and pattern combinations, and blank stickers to customise. * Little London *Fashion heaven! * Lancashire Evening Post *From geometric Sixties prints and Eighties punk outfits to military styles and elegant frocks for a Leicester Square film première, there are scores of exciting clothes to choose from and big city sights to explore... Fashion heaven! * Lancashire Evening Post *My very favourite girly sticker book. In fact, some people who have spotted us with the book have asked if it’s more for my daughter, or more for me! * Mummy in the City *

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Book SynopsisA Midsummer Night's Dream is one of the most popular texts for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes.Trade ReviewBrilliant! I wanted an edition with 'fairly' detailed notes and this edition provided it. Notes are written on the same page as the text for ease of reference. Good intro too. Recommended. * 5 star Amazon review *Table of ContentsIntroduction - About the Play - Leading Characters in the Play - Synopsis - A Midsummer Night's Dream: Commentary - 'Of Imagination all Compact' - Shakespeare' Verse - Source, Text, and Date Characters in the Play A Midsummer Night's Dream Background - England iin 1595 - Education - Theatre William Shakespeare, 1564 - 1616 Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Works Exploring A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Classroom Further Reading and Resources

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Book SynopsisA sparkling story of friendship, set in the snowy Arctic, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.Wolf cub Wilf doesn''t want help from anyone. Whatever it is, he can do it all by himself. But when Wilf finds himself lost and alone in the chill of the Arctic night, he discovers something important: sometimes we all need the helping hand of a friend.This positive rhyming tale of friendship and community is perfect for stubbornly independent little cubs everywhere! Look out for more heart-tingling tales from Rachel Bright and Jim Field:The Lion InsideThe Koala Who CouldThe Squirrels Who Squabbled Trade ReviewBright's lyrical verses are perfectly complemented by Jim Field's stunning illustrations. * The Daily Mail *Rachel's gentle but powerful rhyming text combined with Jim's magical, incredibly cinematic and utterly charming illustrations create a beautiful book celebrating the power of friendship, the kindness of strangers, and how wonderful things can happen when you ask for help if you need it. -- Alex T.Smith * BookTrust *a wonderfully touching and funny collaboration * The Daily Mail *A gorgeous introduction to a variety of Arctic animals that children will adore and which adds to the re-readability of the book. * Armadillo magazine *

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Book SynopsisA bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.Trade ReviewA heartfelt message, delightfully conveyed * Parents in Touch *A delight to read over and over again * WRD *Charming... Older children will appreciate the moral of the story....Meanwhile, younger children will love looking at the fun, vibrant illustrations of all the animals * Mumfidential *[This] adorable, big-eared mouse will easily win over readers. * The Book List *Rachel Bright's rhyming story reads aloud well, and Jim Field's illustrations are a delight ... A book to treasure that has already been shared many times with grandchildren * School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisThis important new edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Dictionary has been fully updated to reflect contemporary and relevant vocabulary for primary age children. New words, many of which have emerged from significant events in the world, such as vlog, AI, VR, or carbon cycle, have been added. Words such as bubble, viral, tag, cloud and chat have been updated to include their new senses. All entries are clear and simply explained and word classes and inflections are given in full. Word origins are given in ''Did you know?'' notes and ''Spelling alerts'' flag tricky spellings. The extended supplement has been crafted to enable children to discover vocabulary connections and to improve their writing with spelling tips, grammar and punctuation help. Top tips and proofing skills help with their vocabulary and writing skills. It is the ideal dictionary for boosting reading skills and building word power.

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Book SynopsisSadie doesn't have to hold back in her email drafts because nobody will ever read them ... that is, until someone sends them out. Seventeen-year-old Sadie Wen is perfect on paper. It's a reputation she's fought hard to earn and one she's determined to maintain until graduation. But all of that is about to change.

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Book SynopsisHEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn. Give the gift of adventure this Christmas!WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!   'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' – The Times Children's Book of the Week‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland ‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns<Trade ReviewPacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read. -- Louie Stowell * author of Loki and Otherland *A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it! -- Cat Doyle * author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns *My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to! -- Dominique Valente * author of the Starfell series *Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read! -- Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia FangA magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly. -- Hannah Gold, author of The Last BearSkandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman's cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable. -- Aisling Fowler, author of FirebornA. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading. -- T?lá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the SunA fresh new voice brimming with imagination and crackling with excitement. These bloodthirsty unicorns will take you on a ride you'll never forget! -- Benjamin DeanA fantasy adventure of epic proportions by a superstar author. I loved everything about it from the elemental magic, to the treehouses, and unique unicorn twist. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief is going to be the start of everyone's new favourite series. -- Aisha BushbySkandar and the Unicorn Thief takes you on a great adventure from bloodthirsty unicorns to duels in the air. This MG is a must-read and you won't be disappointed. -- Rachel FaturotiAn absolute triumph. I gasped at every chapter . . . It has everything I love in a good book. -- Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls and Director of AuthorfySKANDAR soars with magic, adventure, and pulse-pounding fun – the book equivalent of riding a rollercoaster while eating cake with fireworks exploding overhead!' -- Andy Sagar * author of the Yesterday Crumb series *Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm. * The Times *Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast. * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisGreg's mom has a vision of "family togetherness" that really doesn't sound a whole lot of fun. But there's a brand-new addition to the Heffley family to contend with and it looks like Greg might be outnumbered. It could be a real dog of a summer...Trade ReviewThe world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series * Sun *Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet. * Independent *Hilarious! * Sunday Telegraph *The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid. * Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisA fun and essential guide to the world of football and an incredible gift for young fans.Discover everything you've EVER wanted to know about football, from fascinating facts about your favourite players and clubs, to incredible international stats and terrific trivia. Packed with hilarious illustrations, this encyclopedia is anything but boring! Learn about all aspects of the game, including the positions, rules, mascots, nicknames, trophies and tournaments and laugh loads along the way. Brought to you by the bestselling creators of the Football School series, this book is a joyful celebration of the beautiful game.Trade ReviewIf your children like football, there’s only one book they need. -- Emily Bearn * The Daily Telegraph *Full of facts, figures, quizzes and cartoons, this brilliant compendium has the answers to everything football fans could ever want to know about the beautiful game. * Sunday Express *With brilliant illustrations from cartoonist Spike Gerrell, the Football School Encyclopedia is actually a joy for adults as well. There’s loads of stuff in there I didn’t know. Any fan of any age could pick it up and love it. -- Mike Ward * The Daily Star *The talented trio have scored another triumph with this fabulous football compendium […] Following eleven bestselling books in their Football School series, the dream team have done it again producing a definitive, comprehensive and hugely entertaining encyclopedia which stays true to their philosophy of trying to make sense of the world through football. * Lovereading4kids *Although aimed at youngsters aged over nine, both children and parents are guaranteed to get a kick out of this fun and fact-packed football school encyclopedia […] The Football School Encyclopedia is a colourful cornucopia of all things footie. So look no further if you want to discover everything you've ever wanted to know about football. Packed with amazing true stories, terrific trivia, brain-busting quizzes, eye popping colour and laugh-out-loud cartoons on every page, the encyclopedia enables youngsters to learn about all aspects of the game. * Lancashire Evening Post, syndicated in Blackpool Gazette, Burnley Express *

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Book SynopsisOxford School Shakespeare is a best-selling series ideal for both in-class teaching and independent revision.This edition of Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello provides clear notes and explanations, plus a range of illustrations and reading lists.Trade ReviewThis edition of Othello is a fantastic copy. There are ample notes alongside the text, which contribute to the understanding of the play. Well spaced text, also allows for clear reading and annotation. There are also plenty of activities for both in and out of the classroom, aiding student revision and coursework. * 5 star Amazon review *Table of ContentsIntroductionAbout the Play Leading Characters in the Play Synopsis Othello: Commentary Time Sequences in Othello Shakespeare's Verse Source, text and Date Characters in the Play Othello The 'Willow' Song Othello: the Source What the Critics have said Background England in 1604 Government Religion Education Language Drama Theatre William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 Approximate dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Works Exploring Othello in the Classroom Ways into the Play Setting the Scene Keeping Track of the Action Characters Themes Shakespeare's Language Exploring with Drama Writing about Othello Further Reading and Resources

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Book SynopsisI fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, then all at once.Despite the tumour-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel''s story is about to be completely rewritten.Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars brilliantly explores the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.Praise for The Fault in Our Stars: Sunday Times (Culture) ''A touching, often fiercely funny novel''The Sun on Sunday (Fabulous Magazine) ''So good I think it should be compulsory reading for everyone!''Daily Express ''John Green brilliantly captures the voices of a young generation while instilling it with the wisdom of a life that has lived too much yet will never live enough''The Metro - 2013 Best Fiction ''The love affair of two terminally ill teenagers could be mawkish. In fact, it''s funny, clever, irreverent and life-affirming.''Grazia ''So good!''Good Housekeeping ''As funny as it is heartbreaking... we defy you not to fall in love with its main characters, Hazel and Augustus.''The Tablet ''A humourous and poignant love story... It''s terrifically funny... as well as a moving exploration of loss and grief. And no, it''s so much not just for teenage cancer sufferers... it''s for everyone.''Bliss ''If you need inspiration when it comes to making the most of a moment, this one is for you''Mizz ''Insightful, bold, irreverent and raw, if this doesn''t make you cry, it''ll definitely make you think, laugh and maybe even fall in love yourself!''Trade ReviewElectric . . . Filled with staccato bursts of humor and tragedy -- Jodi PicoultA novel of life and death and the people caught in between, The Fault in Our Stars is John Green at his best. You laugh, you cry, and then you come back for more -- Markus Zusak, author of The Book ThiefDamn near genius . . . Simply devastating . . . Fearless in the face of powerful, uncomplicated, unironized emotion * TIME *Funny . . . Poignant . . . Luminous * Entertainment Weekly *

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Book SynopsisA picture book follow-up to The Colour Monster, Anna Llenas's jaw-dropping pop-up book.One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows thim what each feeling means through colour. What is the Colour Monster feeling? And can you help him feel a little less mixed up? A gentle exploration of feelings for young and old alike.

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Book Synopsis'Malala is an inspiration to girls and women all over the world.' - J.K. RowlingI Am Malala tells the remarkable true story of a girl who knew she wanted to change the world - and did.Raised in the Swat Valley in Pakistan, Malala was taught to stand up for her beliefs. When terrorists took control of her region and declared girls were forbidden from going to school, Malala fought for her right to an education. And, on 9 October 2012, she nearly paid the ultimate price for her courage when she was shot on her way home from school.No one expected her to survive.Now, she is an international symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest person ever to win a Nobel Peace Prize.A must-read for anyone who believes in the power of change.* This teen edition is a first-hand account told in Malala's own words for her generation. The paperback includes extra material, a Q&A and updated discussion notes. * This book inspired the film HE NAMED ME MALALA, the winner of the BAFTA for Best Documentary. Trade ReviewMalala is an inspiration to girls and women all over the world -- J. K. RowlingHer inspirational book...reveals not only her motivations for becoming an educational activist but also the complexities of being well-known yet lonely and the sadness of her refugee family yearning for their homeland * Daily Mail *It's a searing and personal portrait of a young woman who dared to make a difference. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *The amazing story of Malala's courage and her fight for the education of girls is well known. Here, in her own voice, she tells of her journey from her early days as a clever school girl to her exceptional life as an international speaker on the rights of girls to get an education. Growing up in a village in the Swat valley in Pakistan Malala and her friends faced persecution from Islamic fundamentalists who believed women should not be educated. In 2012, Malala and her two school friends were targeted and shot when travelling home from school one day. Fortunately, Malala and her friends survived. From that day on, Malala campaigned for the rights of all girls to get an education. Hearing her tell her story is inspirational. * Julia Eccleshare, LOVEREADING *Aimed at teen readers, this telling of Malala's story is simply told but still very powerful. It's a sharp insight into a major issue, leavened by her very warm and personal telling. It should be on every school curriculum and on the reading list of every member of parliaments around the world. * The Bookbag *A story of courage, conviction and determination that right will always win in the end * Carousel *A must-read for teenagers everywhere * WRD Magazine *Her story is inspirational * Lovereading4kids *

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Book SynopsisBoard book edition of this bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse.Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes ... and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion! A modern classic, The Lion Inside has sold over 200,000 copies in the UK alone and been translated into over 30 languages worldwide.A heartfelt message, delightfully conveyed. Parents in TouchCaptivating. Books for KeepsA delight to read over and over again. WRDTrade ReviewA heartfelt message, delightfully conveyed * Parents in Touch *A delight to read over and over again * WRD *Charming... Older children will appreciate the moral of the story....Meanwhile, younger children will love looking at the fun, vibrant illustrations of all the animals * Mumfidential *[This] adorable, big-eared mouse will easily win over readers. * The Book List *Rachel Bright's rhyming story reads aloud well, and Jim Field's illustrations are a delight ... A book to treasure that has already been shared many times with grandchildren * School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisNumber One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae has been delighting children for over 20 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they? A funny, touching and triumphant picture book story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees and a foiled cover. ... wonderfully funny. - IndependentA fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp of a picture book. All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them. - Daily TelegraphA joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms.... there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different. - JuniorTrade ReviewAn inspiration. * Church Times *A wonderful, light-hearted story. * Bournemouth Daily Echo *A hit with young children since it was first published 10 years ago * Daily Express *A can-do story with lively pictures and an immensely pleasing text. * Times Educational Supplement *Brilliant use of colour, a continual sense of movement and high good humour all help to make this picture book richly enjoyable. * Carousel *A gloriously colourful and lively book with a strong message. * Sunderland Echo *Superb...a wonderfully funny book. * The Independent *Extraordinary and exuberant...a terrific tale and a positive message about celebrating difference. * Bournemouth Echo *This rhyming poem is excellent. * The Bookseller *Managed to capture the hearts of countless children. A modern classic. * Baby & Me *A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp * The Daily Telegraph *A lovely rhyming picture book about understanding differences * motherandbaby.co.uk *Lovely * Lytham St Annes Express *This is a lovely story that incorporates several dance forms including waltz, tango, Scottish reel amd rock n roll. I have also used the story to introduce infant classes to Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and had them playing along with it * SAME Magazine *Giraffes Can't Dance ... has been a bestseller for more than 15 years - and for good reason ... There's a very powerful message in there about daring to be different, and accepting others too * Irish Daily Mail *This rhyming story will delight young children and get them popping along with the rhythm * Evening Standard *A rhyming story with superb illustrations... wonderfully funny. * Independent *a joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms.... there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different. * Junior *This delightful picture book is written in lively rhyming text with vivacious illustrations. * Junior *Witty match of rollicking rhyme and bold colour. * Guardian *A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp of a picture book. All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them. * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisCelebrate 35 years of classic Little Princess potty training picture book! Hilarious and a godsend to parents - GUARDIAN "Nappies are YUUECH!" said the Little Princess. "There must be something better!" At first, the Little Princess thinks the royal potty is even worse, but she soon learns to love it... even if it isn't always there when she needs it! Tony Ross's hilarious account of royal potty training will amuse young children and help their parents.Trade Review"A royal take on the potty training courtesy of the Little Princess" * The Bookseller *"The perfect introduction to the sometimes tricky subject of toilet training" -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids - Book of the Month January 2021 *"A royal take on the potty training courtesy of the Little Princess" * The Bookseller *"Hilarious and a godsend to parents" * Guardian *"A toilet-training clasic, which you'll enjoy as much as your toddler - the story and illustrations are warm, and really funny." * Mother & Baby *

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Book SynopsisPacked with delightful scenes showing Easter bunnies, chicks and other creatures in flowery spring settings. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of uplifting colours.

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Book SynopsisCHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER"A very funny and inspiring read! Brilliantly practical with a wide variety of examples that make it relevant for both boys and girls (and adults)!" - online customer review"A truly inspiring book for the younger generation!" - online customer review"Genuinely funny and engaging. There are messages in this book for both adults and children. It's a must read." - online customer review"An awesome book about becoming awesome. How inspiring it is to know that there's a path to awesomeness and that anyone - absolutely anyone - can go down that path. This book shows you how." - Carol Dweck, Professor of Psychology, Stanford UniversityThis positive and empowering guide, by bestselling mindset author Matthew Syed, will help boys and girls build resilience, fulfil their potential and become successful, happy, awesome adults.I'm no good at sport ... I can't do maths ... I really struggle with exams ... Sound familiar?If you believe you can't do something, the chances are you won't try. But what if you really could get better at maths, or sport or exams? In fact, what if you could excel at anything you put your mind to?You Are Awesome can help you do just that, inspiring and empowering young readers to find the confidence to realise their potential. The first children's book from Times journalist, two-time Olympian and best-selling mindset author Matthew Syed, it uses examples of successful people from Mozart to Serena Williams to demonstrate that success really is earned rather than given, and that talent can be acquired. With hard work and determination, practice and self-belief, and, most importantly, a Growth Mindset, there's no reason why anyone can't achieve anything. Practical, insightful and positive, this is the book to help children build resilience, embrace their mistakes and grow into successful, happy adults.Also available: The You Are Awesome Journal. Whether setting out your goals, planning the best practice ever, keeping calm with breathing exercises or making paper aeroplanes to understand marginal gains, you'll love the brilliant activities in The You Are Awesome Journal - it's the perfect companion to You Are Awesome!Trade ReviewA great book for anyone who wants to learn about how they can realise their true potential. * The Week Junior *This positive and empowering guide, by bestselling mindset author Matthew Syed, will help children build resilience, fulfil their potential and become successful, happy, awesome adults - it is a must read. -- Julia * LoveReading4Kids *Great book for young children about determination resilience self confidence. -- Philip Neville @philipneville18 * Instagram *This motivational book is ideal for sharing with any youngster who might need a little bit of a confidence boost, especially if they are struggling with school work or sports.They will learn that by practising again and again, they can do anything their heart desires. * The Sun *A must for any parent, I'm learning loads from the Ping Pong Guys new boom. -- Andrew Flintoff @aflintoff11 * Instagram *Grab yourselves a copy folks, this is wonderful and insightful. #youareawesome #2daystogo #childrensbooks -- Giles Paley-Phillips @eliistender10 * Instagram *I think this book is awesome. It is easy to read and very gripping. The things it teaches you are great life skills that can be applied to almost everything. The fact that it is written in a fun jovial manner make it easy to read even for people who aren't big readers. -- William, age 12 * Lovereading4kids *I loved this book. Easy to read and easily relatable. Even my dyslexic son who isn't a fan of reading has read it. It is a page turner and so positive. It really encourages children to be the best at whatever it is they want to do in life. -- Lindsey (William's mum) * Lovereading4kids *I loved this book. 'You Are Awesome' really builds your confidence and shows you how the right mind-set can help you achieve your dreams. I learned so much from this book. It shows that you have to be brave, prepare for failure and have self-belief. A definite must read for anyone who wants to achieve more with their lives and build their confidence. -- Ella, age 13 * Lovereading4kids *The book made me feel more confident in everything I do, and I think it can help other children, too. It makes you think about making up new rules when old rules don't fit, and think about things from different angles to find solutions. The book explains that working hard helps you in achieving your goals, and is really inspiring. I loved it! -- Toby, age 10 * Lovereading4kids *I was a bit reluctant to read the book as I normally only read story books.My dad persuaded me and said it would help me with my football and it would help me to be braver at trying new things. I enjoyed the book and think I can use some of the ideas like challenging my elastic brain! I will use this book again and again and think I will now try new things when asked as a result. If you are a bit nervous or unsure of trying new things then I think you should read this book and it will help you to try and be awesome! -- Ethan, age 10 * Lovereading4kids *I read this book after my 10 year old son had finished it. The book is a great read and I think it is something that will really help him develop and progress as he grows. I have also taken on board some of the advice and think it will help me as well as my son. I would urge every parent to get this book and to learn that everyone can be awesome! -- Ian (Ethan's dad) * Lovereading4kids *I loved this! The book was so inspirational in many ways that I loved, it made me laugh - like digging that hole to Australia, that made me chuckle. I loved the bit about the block running track, and how Matthew smashed his brother's record! Definitely a 5 star rating! -- Libby, age 10 * Lovereading4kids *As a mum of four girls of quite varying ages I have seen over the year the pressures that have mounted on children to be perfect almost without even trying. They wanted to grow up to be on X factor or stars of Youtube like Dan TDM who got rich playing games with seemingly no work involved. This is why I loved this book so much, it shows you that no one is really an overnight success, it peels back the curtains on the efforts you have to make to succeed and most of all it promotes active confidence in the abilities you have instead of endlessly comparing yourselves to others who have it so much better (on the surface!). I loved seeing my daughter race through this book and become inspired to be the best version of her that she could be and work smarter, not harder. It is for any child who might be feeling that everyone is getting places except them, who doesn't feel good enough and challenges the thing that holds you back (mostly your own insecurities). I loved this book and Libby cannot wait to take it into school and share it with her classmates. -- Rachel (Libby's mum) * Lovereading4kids *This book is AWESOME! This book has boosted my confidence! The book also ties in with the National Curriculum. My school talks about having a Growth Mind-set a lot! I give this book 5/5 and recommend it to 8+ children. I also think that adults and teachers should read it too! This book will boost your confidence at home and at school. -- Daniel, age 10 * Lovereading4kids *'You are Awesome' is a really good book, it teaches you to be really positive and look at life a bit differently. My mum and I read through this book together and we both really liked it. It's not like most other books I've read that are either stories or facts. Mum thinks my brothers should read it as well as they are in year 10 and 11 doing their exams soon. -- Bella, age 10 * Lovereading4kids *'You are Awesome' is a fantastic self-help book for kids. My husband and I have constantly referred to having a positive mental attitude, whilst bringing up our children and strongly believe success comes through hard work. 'You are Awesome' backs this up completely. The main message that with hard work, dedication and the right mind-set children will achieve is such a positive message. The chapter on failure is fantastic also, reminding the reader that they will mess up but this is okay. This book is positive and empowering and there should be copies in all school libraries. -- Krissy (Bella’s mum) * Lovereading4kids *I loved the book because it was written by someone who had worked hard to achieve his dreams, so he knew what he was writing about. I loved the way the book was written in a way kids understand, it was funny and spaced out with pictures. My best bits were the examples of great people who had failed. It's made a difference to the way I approach my school work and I am sure I will go back to it again' -- Oliver, age 10 * Lovereading4kids *I liked the book because it made me think about alternative positive changes I could make to my negative ways of thinking e.g.: I am not so good at sport, how could I do better rather than think I am rubbish all the time? I loved the famous people bit. I found the examples inspiring. The book was very easy to read and I liked it a lot. -- Emily, age 15 * Lovereading4kids *I think this book is really good. I have two different types of children one with a more positive mind-set than the other. For both it has been helpful but more so for my ten year old son who struggles with believing he can achieve things if they don't happen straight away. This book is written in such a way that he can relate to it and laugh at the same time. There is humour as well as knowledge and it's separated by amusing pictures. My son has got a lot out of the lessons learnt by those that have gone before him and failed and made him realise he can achieve things with hard work. I think this book will be one that the kids will dip into in those times when they are struggling with stuff at school and out of school and one I would certainly recommend to friends. -- Katie (Emily and Oliver’s mum) * Lovereading4kids *This book was awesome - just like it says on the front cover. -- Jamila, age 9 * Lovereading4kids *Change your life this summer(or at least crank it up a bit) with this exhilarating self-help book by the Times writer Matthew Syed...to be read by children and their parents for an XL confidence boost. * The Times *It's funny and packed full of good tips on how to think differently about things. If you're in need for a little push in the right direction, this book is for you! * First News *With a title like that, you should at least be guaranteed a smile once the wrapping paper is peeled away. * The Evening Echo *You Are Awesomeby Matthew Syedmight sound a bitcheesy, but it's a brilliantbook for anybody whowants to try out a newhobby. Starting a bandtakes guts, and You AreAwesome will give you thecourage that you need toget stuck in. If you've everwondered how people startnew projects or learn toplay new instruments, thenthis guide will surprise youwith the secrets ofsuccess... it's really funny,easy to read and showsthat the most importantpart of becoming awesomeis never giving up * Scoop Magazine *Children's nonfiction has seldom looked better and sales are soaring, led by Matthew Syed's You Are Awesome * The Guardian *You Are Awesome is an inspiring non-fiction title written by the journalist Matthew Syed. It's a great book for showing children 8+ that no one is born talented, and that by changing how you view yourself, you can achieve anything. If hearing your child say things like "I'm no good at sport...", "I can't do maths...", "I really struggle with exams," sounds familiar, this is the book for them. Practical, insightful and positive, it helps children build resilience, embrace their mistakes and grow into successful, happy adults. * Counselling Directory *An inspiring, uplifting read. I wish I'd had it as a kid. * Dermot O'Leary *An awesome book about becoming awesome. How inspiring it is to know that there's a path to awesomeness and that anyone - absolutely anyone - can go down that path. This book shows you how. * Professor Carol Dweck *'You Are Awesome' brings the enlightening writing of Matthew Syed to a younger audience. This is no flowery self help book. It is a carefully plotted narrative journeying through accessible evidence for the younger reader and inspirational examples of the benefits to the acquisition, for children, of a growth mindset. It is engaging, humorous and relevant for all young people. Destined to become a staple read for children at home and school. * Will Smith, Director, PiXL *I read 'YOU ARE AWESOME' in one go, and then read it again! It answered so many questions I had about how to get better at some of the things I struggle with. It has stories of how others have been successful and makes you feel that you can do it too. After reading 'YOU ARE AWESOME' I've changed how I approach difficult things. I've told all my friends to read it! * Freddie, age 10 *Table of Contents 1: From Average to Awesome 2: Yes, You Can! 3: All About Brains 4: Success Under the Spotlight 5: Time to Shine 6: Performing Under Pressure 7: Don't Stop Me Now

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Book SynopsisTwelfth Night is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes.Table of ContentsIntroduction - About the Play - Leading Characters in the Play - Synopsis - Twelfth Night: Commentary - Source, Text, and Date - Shakespeare's Verse Characters in the Play - Twelfth Night - The Songs in Twelfth Night Background - England in 1600 - Education - Theathre William Shakespeare, 1564 - 1616 Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Works Exploring Twelfth Night in the Classroom Further Reading and Resources

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Book SynopsisElmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them... Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, little readers will love this classic tale at bedtime. Deservedly a modern classic, with over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide, Elmer’s subtle message, that it is OK to be different, resonates with children across the world. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since 1989. 'A deserved favourite with the 2-5s' SUNDAY TIMESTrade Review"Unquestionably the life and soul of the party. I loved this book from the first time I read it." * Exepose *"Its message of celebrating diversity and uniqueness is just as topical today as it was when celebrated author David McKee first created Elmer." * Junior Magazine *"This board book edition is everything you would hope for... perfect." * The Bookbag *"A deserved favourite with the 2-5s." * The Sunday Times *"A wonderfully upbeat and powerful tale that celebrates the uniqueness of the individual - and provides one of literature's best-loved characters too." * Junior *

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Book SynopsisLines may divide us, but hope will unite us . . .Nine-year-old Bruno knows nothing of the Final Solution and the Holocaust. He is oblivious to the appalling cruelties being inflicted on the people of Europe by his country. All he knows is that he has been moved from a comfortable home in Berlin to a house in a desolate area where there is nothing to do and no one to play with. Until he meets Shmuel, a boy who lives a strange parallel existence on the other side of the adjoining wire fence and who, like the other people there, wears a uniform of striped pyjamas.Bruno's friendship with Shmuel will take him from innocence to revelation. And in exploring what he is unwittingly a part of, he will inevitably become subsumed by the terrible process.Trade ReviewAn account of a dreadful episode, short on actual horror but packed with overtones that remain in the imagination. Plainly and sometimes archly written, it stays just ahead of its readers before delivering its killer punch in the final pages -- Nick Tucker * Independent *A small wonder of a book. Bruno's education is conducted slowly, through a series of fleeting social encounters rather than by plunging him into a nightmare landscape * Guardian *An extraordinary tale of friendship and the horrors of war seen thorugh the eyes of two young boys, it's stirring stuff. Raw literary talent at its best. More please! * Irish Independent *Quite impossible to put down, this is the rare kind of book that doesn't leave your head for days. Word of mouth should be strong and this has the potential to cross over to an adult audience. A unique and captivating novel, which I believe deserves huge success -- Becky Stadwick * The Bookseller *Brilliantly written, superbly conceived novel, ending with words as bleakly ambiguous as any I have ever read. Boyne's ability to lead us on with crystal clear prose so that we unthinkingly fall into the elephant trap reminds me irresistably of another Irishman - Jonathan Swift -- Dennis Hamley * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisBlack Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed superhero series about a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer! Check out the complete series – Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels is out now and Onyeka and the Heroes of the Dawn is out March 2024. And don't miss Onyeka and the Secret Superhero, the special World Book Day story coming February 2024!  ‘Onyeka is the superhero you’ve been waiting for.’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars Onyeka has a lot of hair – the kind that makes strangers stop in the street. When she makes the important discovery that she can control her hair with her mind, she's whisked off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari – child

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Book SynopsisThe Jolly Phonics Student Books are write-in student books providing fun and engaging lesson activities for young children in their first year of learning to read and write. Jolly Phonics Student Book 1: • Introduces the 42 main letter sounds of English, each with its own story and action. • Shows children how to use their letter-sound knowledge to read and write simple regular words. • Teaches the first set of tricky words. Children learn to blend the sounds and identify the tricky part. • Comes with step-by-step lesson plans and comprehensive support, provided in the Jolly Phonics Teacher’s Book. This refreshed version of the book is the same as the previous edition in terms of core content, but is enhanced with: • A fresh new look in terms of cover and page designs. • Easier navigation in a variety of ways, including color-coding and contents. • Alignment of content across the materials for consistency of teaching.

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Book SynopsisAn engaging classroom playscript. Frankenstein is the famous story of a young man who thinks he can change the world by making better human beings. Instead he creates a living monster with a mind of its own.New, innovative activities specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives. Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully lyrical and empowering picture book about the importance of dreaming big, from award-winning author Manjeet Mann and the exceptionally talented debut illustrator, Amanda Quartey.Small lived in a small house. She had a small room with a small windowand at night she slept in a small bed with a too small blanket. Despite being small, Small had BIG dreams.In Small's world, everything is small her shoes, her bed, everything. But her dreams are big. And Small discovers that when you dream big, anything and everything can happen.Small's Big Dream is the first picture book from Manjeet Mann, with artwork by exciting debut illustrator Amanda Quartey. Manjeet Mann is the author of the Costa Children's Book Award winning The Crossing and critically acclaimed and Carnegie-shortlisted Run, Rebel.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Book of the Year, Children's Illustrated and Non-Fiction at The British Book Awards, 2021Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2020A short, essential introduction to Black British history for readers of 12+ by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga.When did Africans first come to Britain?Who are the well-dressed black children in Georgian paintings? Why did the American Civil War disrupt the Industrial Revolution?These and many other questions are answered in this essential introduction to 1800 years of the Black British history: from the Roman Africans who guarded Hadrian’s Wall right up to the present day.This children's version of the bestseller Black and British: A Forgotten History is illustrated with maps, photos and portraits.Macmillan Children's Books will donate 50p from every copy sold to The Black Curriculum.Trade ReviewFor readers aged 12+, the book asks some thought-provoking questions and answers them in a smart and thorough style that will teach adults as much as it will children. We can see why it’s been called a must-read. * Evening Standard *In non fiction, David Olusoga’s authoritative text has been condensed for children in Black and British: A Short, Essential History (Macmillan). It ranges from the first Africans to come to Britain to the shameful Windrush scandal, and takes in the industrial revolution, cotton grown on slave plantations and the black soldiers who fought for Britain in the first world war. Olusoga’s book conveys with calm clarity why all British children should be taught black history * Guardian and Online *Discovering history is as entertaining as it is informative * People’s Friend *And to the present day: David Olusoga is the best possible person to write Black and British: A Short, Essential History (Pan Macmillan). This new, updated edition of his 2016 book is aimed at younger readers, and it appears at a time when many people are debating the best ways to tell histories of empire and race in the classroom. Olusoga describes it as "the book I wish I had been given to read when I was at school", and I couldn't agree more * Yasmin Khan, BBC History Magazine *In this new title, Olusoga has distilled and reframed his bestselling Black and British: A Forgotten History for younger readers. Spanning the period from Roman Britain to the modern day, Olusoga’s expertly crafted narrative makes history engaging for a new audience in clever and accessible ways. Olusoga has by no means “dumbed-down” his research from Black and British: A Forgotten History, and he forces young people to engage directly with Britain’s often-brutal past, discussing overlooked or ignored histories. Black and British: A Short, Essential History clearly demonstrates that Black History is all our history – a vital and important book. * The Scotsman *An absolute must-read for adults and secondary school children alike. * BookTrust *Let’s face it, some history books can be quite boring unless you’re particularly into history, like me, but this highly accessible text from renowned broadcaster and historian David Olusoga is a fascinating eye-opening quick read that you won’t be able to put down. Adapted from his best-selling adult version, this clearly written balanced evidence-based history book for 12+ concisely charts the forgotten histories of Black people who have inhabited Britain from Roman times right through to the present day. The most arresting part for me was learning more detail about the logistics of the transatlantic slave trade and Britain’s absolutely pivotal role in the process - something that has been completely airbrushed out of the teaching of British history. But no longer - this book sets the record straight and is an essential addition for your libraries. As it’s more suitable for teens upwards I won’t be writing a long review, though I’d say primary teachers might want to think about reading it for their own knowledge * Cocoa Girl Magazine *Brilliant, essential, accessible introduction to Black British history. Should be compulsory teaching at school. The author has a wonderful storytelling voice which you can hear coming out of the pages -- It's all about Stories BlogBlack history is all but absent from the British curriculum, making David Olusoga’s Black and British: A Short, Essential History ( Macmillan) all the more vital. With this new edition of his adult bestseller, aimed at readers aged 12 and over, Olusoga chronicles 1,800 years of black people in Britain, from Roman times to the present day * Observer, part of a 'best of 2020 books' round-up *

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Book SynopsisPeppa Pig is a BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown daily on channel Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures!

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Book SynopsisA hilarious, touching and extraordinary new fable from David Walliams, number one bestseller and one of the fastest growing children's author across the globe.Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact.You see, Joe''s rich. Really, really rich. Joe''s got his own bowling alley, his own cinema, even his own butler who is also an orangutan. He''s the wealthiest twelve-year-old in the land.Yes, Joe has absolutely everything he could possibly want. But there's just one thing he really needs: a friendTrade Review"A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year "Witty, warm and enjoyable" – Daily Express “David William’s third book for children is a neat combination of hilarity and morality in the best spirit of the master story-teller of the genre, Roald Dahl” – Julia Eccleshare

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