Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books

Book SynopsisThe explosive YA thriller, with over 5 million TikTokviews and counting... From the author of Last One To Die. The students at Morton Academy are high-achievers, selectedbased on academic excellence. So when a series of murders targetthe school's brightest and best, the pressure is on.

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Book SynopsisA GORGEOUSLY GOTHIC, WICKEDLY FUNNY NEW SERIES FROM WITCH WARS ILLUSTRATOR LAURA ELLEN ANDERSONWelcome to the world of Nocturnia, where darkness reigns supreme, glitter is terrifying, and unicorns are the stuff of nightmares! Amelia Fang would much rather hang out with her pet pumpkin Squashy and her friends Florence the yeti (DON''T CALL HER BEAST!) and Grimaldi the reaper than dance at her parents'' annual Barbaric Ball.And when the King's spoiled son Tangine captures Squashy, Amelia and her friends must escape the party to plan a daring rescue! In their race against time, they begin to realise things in Nocturnia may not be quite what they seem Join Amelia on her very first adventure. She won''t bite!This gloriously ghostly new series from the creator of EVIL EMPEROR PENGUIN is perfect for 7-9 year olds and fans of THE WORST WITCH and WITCH WARS. Amelia Fang is a modern Wednesday Addams but much more loveable!Look out for Amelia''s next adventure, AMELIA FANG AND THE UNICORN LORDS,Trade ReviewBrilliantly imagined . . . laugh-out-loud funny', Sunday Express 'The perfect mixture of funny, foul and fearful', Metro

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Book SynopsisA stunningly beautiful clothbound hardback edition of one of the most famous Gothic horror stories in the world.Jonathan Harker is travelling to Castle Dracula to see the Transylvanian noble, Count Dracula. He is begged by locals not to go there, because on the eve of St George's Day, when the clock strikes midnight, all the evil things in the world will come full sway. But business must be done, so Jonathan makes his way to the Castle - and then his nightmare begins. His beloved wife Meena and other lost souls have fallen under the Count's horrifying spell. Dracula must be destroyed...Also in Puffin Clothbound Classics:9780241411148 Black Beauty9780241411162 The Secret Garden9780241411193 A Christmas Carol9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz9780241411216 Treasure Island

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Book SynopsisMaking the comparisons between dinosaurs and animals alive today!Turn the pages to discover awesome dinosaurs and amazing facts in this brilliant lift-the-flap book by Peter Curtis, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! series, in association with the Natural History Museum. Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago, but there are some animals that roam the Earth today that are connected in some way to dinosaurs! From birds to crocodiles, elephants to kangaroos, Dinosaur Safari introduces animals that help us learn and imagine what dinosaurs actually looked like.Full of fun facts and bright illustrations, this fun lift-the-flap book will teach toddlers how dinosaurs are like animals alive today! Read the clues, lift the flaps and discover a new dinosaur on every page!Written and created by Peter Curtis, author of What Dinosaur Am I?, Dinosaur Safari is part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! series. Inspired by the cl

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Book SynopsisWELCOME TO CRONGTON, WHERE YOUR LOYALTY AND WITS WILL BE TESTED ... What''s worse than hiding a secret? Liccle Bit''s about to find out...Venetia King is the hottest girl at school. Too bad Lemar is the second shortest guy in his year. Everyone calls him Liccle Bit, and his two best friends, McKay and Jonah, never tire of telling him he has no chance with girls. Things aren''t much better at home. His mum is permanently hassled, his sister a frustrated single mum and his dad moved out years ago. Liccle Bit wishes he could do something - anything! - to make life better. A new phone would be a start... When Venetia starts paying Liccle Bit attention, he secretly hopes he''s on a fast track to a first date. Unfortunately, as a new gang war breaks out, he finds himself on a fast track to something much more sinister. South Crongton''s notorious gang leader has taken an interest in Liccle Bit. Before he knows what''s happening, he finds himself running errTrade ReviewWhat a gripping tale of family and friends, love and loyalty . . . Lemar's voice is so strong and I loved the humour in it too.This is a tender and totally believable YA novel by a writer who knows unseen places, unheard people and untold stories. He knows because he has lived a life that might have remained hidden if he hadn't found within him the urge and talent to write. His previous books spoke to many who were not regular readers. This one will excite the urban young because their world is brought alive on the pages and those who raised in green and pleasant lands. Funny, painful, gritty and soft, this is a lovely book.Breathing new life into a genre currently obsessed with vampires, dystopian visions or mawkishly sentimental stories, this tale set in a contemporary high-rise estate is topical and also a triumph of language . . . Wise as well as witty, understanding rather than blinkered, this novel is a joy to read * Independent *Ultimately, my favourite book of this season has to be Liccle Bit, the first novel for young adults by Alex Wheatle, author of Brixton Rock. It's not for nothing that he was named the Brixton Bard. This is a book that sings with warmth, in spite of its tough setting - in the midst of a gang war - and contains lines that dance. Liccle Bit is the second shortest guy in his year and has the hots for Venetia King, though he knows that "fit girls don't usually go for short brothers". But his sister's ex, Manjoro, wants him to do a "liccle errand" for him, and then another, and when there's a killing on the estate, he worries that he is embroiled. A gritty delight - a liccle smile on every page. * Scotland Herald *

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Book SynopsisIt's peculiar how no-words can be better than words. How silence can say more than noise, or a person's absence can occupy even more space than their presence did. Suzy is twelve when her best friend, Franny, drowns one summer at the beach. It takes two days for the news to reach Suzy, and it's not something that she can accept: Franny has always been a strong swimmer, from the day they met in swim class when they were just five. How can someone all of a sudden, just no longer be there?Suzy realizes that they must have got it wrong: Franny didn't just drown - she was stung by a poisonous jellyfish. This makes a lot more sense to Suzy's logical mind than a random drowning - cause: a jellyfish sting; effect: death. Suzy's journey to acceptance is quiet - she resolves to either say something important, or say nothing at all. But it's also bursting with bittersweet humour, heart-breaking honesty, big ideas and small details. Trade ReviewA painful story smartly told, Benjamin's first solo novel has appeal well beyond a middle-school audience * Kirkus Reviews Starred Review *A moving portrayal of loss and healing * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *Benjamin explores the heartbreaking subject of grief in the young with dreamy, meditative and elegiac prose * The New York Times *This is a heartbreakingly touching debut about friendship, loss, fear and love that is funny, clever and beautifully written * Daily Mail *[an] intense and nuanced tale of friendship, revenge and youthful resourcefulness * Guardian *One of the most beautifully written debuts I've read in a really long time -- Sophie * So Many Books, So Little Time *

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Book Synopsis'A rare pleasure … a true story of adaptation and hope.' - Wall Street Journal 'Moth … is a stunning visual experience.' - Books for Keeps 'Moth … is another picture book with inbuilt growing room, an introduction to the concept of evolution in language both scientific and poetic, full of thrill and peril.' - Times Literary Supplement "This is a story of light and dark." Against a lush backdrop of lichen-covered trees, the peppered moth lies hidden. Until the world begins to change ... A clever picture book text about the extraordinary way in which animals have evolved, intertwined with the complication of human intervention. This remarkable paperback edition of the amazing story of the peppered moth is the perfect introduction to natural selection and evolution for children. Along come people with their magnificent machines which stain the land with soot. In a beautiful landscape changed by humans how will one little moth survive? Powerful and visually spectacular, Moth is the remarkable evolution story that captures the struggle of animal survival against the background of an evolving human world in a unique and atmospheric introduction to Darwin's theory of Natural Selection. Winner of the 2020 AAAS Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books and chosen for the CLPE Power of Reading Project 2019-20. Shortlisted for the English Association Best Picture Book Awards 2019 and English 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2019.Trade ReviewMoth … is another picture book with inbuilt growing room, an introduction to the concept of evolution in language both scientific and poetic, full of thrill and peril. … Thomas’s spare text and back matter elegantly develop the book’s twin themes of survival and hope.” -- Times Literary Supplement * Times Literary Supplement *Moth … is a stunning visual experience. The narrative is simple – the life and evolution of the Peppered Moth. It is not a fictional story but it shows that facts can also inspire the imagination. This is how information can really excite. Magical. -- Ferelith Hordon * Books for Keeps *A rare pleasure … a true story of adaptation and hope. * Wall Street Journal *

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Book SynopsisAt just 20 years old, Kai Havertz became the youngest player to score thirty Bundesliga goals. The attacking midfielder quickly made a name for himself with German club Bayer 04 Leverkusen, before switching to the Premier League with Chelsea. Already a Champions League winner with the Blues, as well as a regular starter for the German national team, Kai is only just getting started on his journey to footballing stardom. About the Football Rising Stars series: Football Rising Stars dives into the incredible journeys of ten of the world’s best young players. Featuring fresh talents from England, Portugal, Norway, France, Germany and Spain, the series covers their unique rise; from playing football in the park and 5-a-sides to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.

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Book SynopsisJoin one little girl and her father on their drive home for Christmas. Lift the flaps and spin the wheels to watch stars shoot past and fairy lights twinkle. With a lyrical text and beautiful art by The Ride-by-Nights illustrator Carolina Rabei, this book makes the perfect Christmas gift, and will capture the hearts of the whole family.Trade ReviewRabei's illustration is perfectly magical and comforting, as is the simple text that creates a sense of real cosy festiveness. -- The Booktrust * The Booktrust *

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Book SynopsisCruel school and wicked punishments await in this hilarious look at Victorian school days!Growing up in Britain in the 1880s wasn't easy. The going was tough and the punishments were even tougher. Follow the experiences of Victorian schoolchildren and discover their top tips on how to survive at school. This perfect curriculum companion uses humorous cartoon-style illustrations to bring Victorian characters to life, while informative captions, timelines and maps explain processes or chronological events. Suddenly modern-day school doesn't seem quite so bad, as readers learn that they really wouldn't want to be a Victorian schoolchild!The ever-popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series transports readers to the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers. The first-person narrative approach puts children in the shoes of some of the most unfortunate people ever to have lived.

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Book SynopsisA marvellous new collection of poems by Joshua Seigal, two-time winner of the Laugh Out Loud Awards – the UK's only prize for funny children's books. Someone has let the words out... and they're going to have some fun! 'Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet.' Books for Keeps 'Joshua Seigal is a rising star in the children’s poetry world...' lovereading4kids In this brand new collection of poems words take on a whole new meaning; enter a world of creative word play with silly, funny and downright hilarious poems! With poems about cuddling tigers, pesky pet fleas and even what to do if your teacher is ever turned into a chicken, Who Let the Words Out? is a must-have for imaginative young readers aged 7+. Joshua Seigal is a two-time-winner of the Laugh Out Loud awards (also known as the Lollies) in 2020 with I Bet I Can Make You Laugh and in 2023 with Yapping Away. Book Band Brown - ideal for age 7+Trade ReviewThere is so much to enjoy here – another fabulous collection! Essential for every bookshelf. * ReadingZone *This collection is truly a testament to the playfulness, silliness and hilarity of the written word. Seigal’s trademark wit, creative wordplay and rhyming schemes are sure to delight readers! * Children’s Books Ireland, Reading Matters Guide *Joshua's great command of rhythm and his ability to find just the right word is clear on each page. Highly entertaining, snippets of fun, emotion and wit. * Emma Perry, author and creator of My Book Corner *As ever Joshua Seigal proves witty, wise, empathic, funny and a great juggler of words. In his hands they move around so quickly and so smoothly you don’t know exactly where they’re going to land until their already lodged in your brain. More great stuff. * A. F. Harrold, poet and author of The Imaginary *If ... you still think, 'I don’t like poetry,’ this might be the collection for you: Joshua Seigal’s very imaginative and wonderful collection. * The Times on I DON'T LIKE POETRY *Joshua Seigal is a rising star in the children’s poetry world and this new collection of his poems will be a real crowd-pleaser. * lovereading4kids.co.uk on LITTLE LEMUR LAUGHING *Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet. * Books for Keeps *Reluctant readers and poetry pros alike will find plenty to enjoy in Seigal's trademark outpouring of wit, wordplay and wackiness * Books for Topics on WELCOME TO MY CRAZY LIFE *... this is a great collection of genuinely funny poems and they're refreshingly original for older primary kids, reflecting their lives and interests. * BookTrust on I BET I CAN MAKE YOU LAUGH *The poems are so playful, gleefully heading off in unexpected directions, and so full of surprises, that it sometimes feels that it’s only the rhythm and the rhyme that is holding them on the page. * Books for Keeps on YAPPING AWAY *The wordplay and humour are spot on for primary school children, including lots of puns, enabling them to feel that poetry is something for them. * BookTrust *It’s definitely one to add to your bookshelf, whether you’re teaching poetry or just keen to see your class laugh out loud. * Teach Primary *Seigal has certainly unleashed the words making this perfect for vocabulary-rich discussions about all sorts of things with children in Key Stage 2. * The Literacy Tree *

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Book SynopsisGeorge Best was as good as his name. After being discovered when he was just fifteen, he went on to play for Manchester United for thirteen years. Known for his excellent dribbling skills and fashionable style, he became a huge celebrity on and off the pitch. Even Pelé said that George was the greatest footballer he'd ever seen.

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Book SynopsisWhen Tabitha wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, she finds a big raincloud next to her taking up most of the space. Immediately, she knows it''s going to be one of those yucky days when nothing seems to go right. But what if she doesn''t have to let a raincloud spoil her day? All morning, Tabitha tells the raincloud to go away, but it won''t budge. At breakfast, the cloud rains all over her scrambled eggs. At school, she tries to draw a giraffe, but the raincloud distracts her and her art teacher compliments her on her dinosaur! Aaagh! By lunchtime, Tabitha is so stormy that none of her friends want to sit next to her. With the raincloud refusing to leave, Tabitha suddenly realises that she needs to change her attitude. It''s not the raincloud that''s making her day unpleasant, but how she''s choosing to react to it. So, Tabitha fetches her umbrella, raincoat and boots from her locker and starts dancing in the rain. It''s not long before her friends join her and they''re all having fun together! This is a story of resilience, choices, optimism and perseverance. It''s a gentle reminder that we all have stormy days, but we''ll get through them if we remember to keep looking on the bright side. And sometimes, we can bring the sunshine out a little bit faster if we dance in the rain!

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Book SynopsisLearn about the incredible life of Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.

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Book SynopsisTake a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all truePrepare to enter the most dramatic conflict the world has ever seen, as historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on a spine-tingling, heart-stopping adventure. We witness the Second World War first-hand through the eyes of ordinary people living in extraordinary times, from the women who worked all night in factories to the chess players who cracked unbreakable codes. Because in total war, no life is left untouched...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...Trade ReviewFew plots can rival the real-life dramas played out in the superb Adventures in Time series by the historian Dominic Sandbrook, one of the most exciting new voices in children's non-fiction. * Daily Telegraph *History and fiction meld in a spectacular new series retelling thrilling tales from past eras, all with the benefit of the latest research. * Financial Times *Brimming with facts and rich in detail ... the brio of the accounts sweep children along on the adventure and introduce them to the way in which history shapes our modern world. * Daily Mail Children's Books of the Year 2021 *

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Book SynopsisFiona 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.

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Book SynopsisFrom the talented brother-sister duo of Stephen and Anita Mangan comes this exciting fully illustrated adventure.

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Book SynopsisSerena Patel (Author) Serena Patel is the author of the Anisha, Accidental Detective series which won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award for Fiction. She lives in the West Midlands with her family and believes all children deserve to feel seen in the stories they read and that books are an important tool for empathy. When she's not writing Serena enjoys watching movies, reading and eating cake. Chocolate cake preferred.Emma McCann (Illustrator) Emma McCann is a freelance illustrator, sporadic painter/print maker, occasional cake baker, and regular mess maker. She lives in Cornwall and works from an attic studio where her ideas are scribbled, Wacom'd, and Photoshopped into existence. In her spare time, Emma undertakes scientific research into Cornwall's best cream tea and takes it very, very seriously.

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Book SynopsisI know I can''t change the way I look. But maybe, just maybe, people can change the way they see... For younger readers, the unforgettable story of August Pullman and Wonder reimagined in this gorgeous picture book. With spare, powerful text and richly-imagined illustrations, We''re All Wonders shows readers what it''s like to live in Auggie''s world - a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he''s not always seen that way. We''re All Wonders taps into every child''s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It''s the perfect way for families and teachers to talk about empathy, difference and kindness with young children.Trade ReviewEncourages us to treat everyone with a little more tolerance and kindness, however they may look * Sunday Express *Ideal for younger readers . . . Perfect for helping them understand differences * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisFrom tiny critters that live on the jungle floor to giant creatures that dwell in the depths of the ocean, this book reveals the mysteries of the animal world. It is suitable for children who want to explore the world around them.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the shared custom of head covering. Using accurate terminology and brightly coloured imagery, Hats of Faith helps educate and prepare young children for our culturally diverse modern world. Encouraging an early and open dialogue between parents and children.Trade ReviewFinally a book I can give out as presents to children, knowing that they will learn about diversity at the same time as reading a beautiful book! As an African Christian who likes wearing colourful head wraps, I loved seeing that the African head wrap was included in the book. Hats of Faith should definitely be incorporated in schools as it is a beautiful and important educational tool that teaches children about different faiths and practices.

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Book SynopsisFantastically fun poems for younger children from exciting poet Joshua Seigal, winner of the Laugh Out Loud Awards - the UK''s only prize for funny children''s booksJoshua Seigal is a rising star in the children's poetry world and this new collection of his poems will be a real crowd-pleaser. lovereading4kids.co.ukThis is a little gem of a poetry book... Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet. Books for KeepsPacked full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with a few serious ones mixed in) this brilliant follow up to I Don''t Like Poetry from exciting young poet, Joshua Seigal is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen and anyone else who needs a giggle.Covering every topic from spaghetti-eating dogs to conkers and from the joy of stickers to a stomping brontosaurus, Joshua Seigal''s child''s-eye view of the world makes these poems accessible and fun. WIth doodle style illustrations from Chris Piascik this book is perfect Trade ReviewJoshua Seigal is a young, talented poet. He understands what appeals to young children, what makes them laugh and what concerns them. His poems are rhythmical with many inviting the reader to join in. He's a bright new flame on the children's poetry scene. -- Brian MosesJoshua Seigal is a rising star in the children’s poetry world and this new collection of his poems will be a real crowd-pleaser. -- Andrea Reece * lovereading4kids.co.uk *This is a little gem of a poetry book, perfect for any household and school. Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet. -- Sarah Gallagher * Books for Keeps *Little Lemur Laughing is a wonderful book of poems by Joshua Seigal. It is full of funny rhymes and silly sounds which makes it great to share. -- The Publishers AssociationIt’s poems like these that ensure children just love poetry. -- Poetryzone.co.ukWith lots of examples of how a poet uses poetic techniques with flair, this collection is a must have for every classroom! -- The Book Blog, North Somerset Teachers' Book Award

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Book SynopsisFind out all about life on the farm, from rounding up sheep to harvesting crops. With over 160 stickers of cows, chickens, goats, ducks, tractors and much more to bring the busy scenes to life.

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Book SynopsisCalves moo, cows graze, and then it''s milking time in this photographic board book.

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Book SynopsisCat was knitted by Mum out of the softest, fluffiest wool, and wrapped in shiny paper and a big, pink ribbon… but why was he made? When you are brand new, the world is full of questions, and if you are brave it can be full of answers too. Cat asks the wind, the stars and the trees for help, but it is only when he discovers love that he also finds his purpose.Trade Review"A cozy gift for Christmas" * Kirkus *"...the story will set children thinking about life and love." -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *"Recommended for anyone who can identify with a protagonist utterly unravelling and wants to ponder on big questions." -- Mini Grey * BookTrust - Best Kids' Books of 2018 *"Though simple on the surface, this story may spark questions and conversation about identity, second chances, and sense of purpose" * Publishers Weekly *"It's a beautiful mix of words and pictures to create a tender and thoughtful tale which showcases Lucas's trademark blend of philosophy, myth and fairytale." * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisFunny split-page pictures and simple reading text make these books perfect to share with toddlers. Full of humour and fun, they aid child development as your little one learns to read visual clues and match ears to the right animals. ​

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Book SynopsisZiggy's Frightening Flight sees Ziggy the honey bee buzzing happily from flower to flower, yet as time goes on she realises the flowers she loves are making her sick. Can the farmer and his children save the bees before it is too late? Ziggy's Frightening Flight is based on true events and it is this powerful message which invites children and adults alike to question the impact of habitat loss on our environment. With ideas and activities which reinforce the story this is a book which will inspire children to make changes to the world around them. There is a huge growing national and international consciousness about the need to protect our bees and it is important to teach children about this global issue without overwhelming them or shocking them. The Wild Tribe Heroes series of books guides young readers through the issues in a gentle and friendly way together with further information to inspire children to make changes to their own and their families lives.Trade ReviewPraise for the Wild Tribe Heroes series ; "This super story has struck a chord with primary aged children from EYFS to year 6. We used it as a teaching text during our waste week and it has been inspirational and prompted some fantastic learning. A must have for all primary school teachers!"' ; "We are really enjoying having this book as one of our bedtime stories. My son loves it and it's been great to help him understand why we need to look after our seas." ; "Every school should have a copy and it should be required reading. Beautiful illustrations, a happy ending and educational but fun. My kids just love it!" ; "As an early childhood teacher there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a class of little faces completely engrossed in a story...Ellie's book Duffy's Lucky Escape does just that. The book provides just the right balance of education, concern and action for children to feel empowered and begin really important conversations about looking after our oceans. Thanks Ellie! Your book is a resource I will share with the children many many times to promote lifelong, positive attitudes towards caring for our environment." ; "I have not come across many books in my 15 years of education that have had such an impact! A must have for all primary school teachers."

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Book SynopsisThis book brings together 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present.Trade Review‘[Cerrie’s] latest book […] goes a long way in breaking down the stigma surrounding disabilities.’ -- The Independent‘an extremely useful resource which supported [a teacher] to include historical figures with a disability in many areas of the curriculum, including science, art and music.’ * Teachwire *

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Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, America's astounding young poet and activist. From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she could get her hands on, from books to cereal boxes. Growing up with an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, Amanda had to work hard, but ultimately she took great strength from her experiences. After hearing her teacher read aloud to the class, she knew that she wanted to become a poet, and nothing would stand in her way. At the age of 19, she became America's first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate. And, after performing her inspiring poem 'The Hill We Climb' at the Presidential Inauguration in January 2021, she became an icon across the world. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facTrade ReviewLittle People, Big Dreams biography of the poet Amanda Gorman, who shot to international fame in 2021 as she was chosen to read at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration. As a child Gorman was an avid reader, but between an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, she found talking in public difficult. Poetry helped her find her voice. * The Bookseller *“America’s first National Youth Poet Laureate joins the market-leading biography series. Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem is the other new title this month.” * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisFrom Alan Gratz, the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestsellingauthor of the blockbuster Refugee, comes a thrilling new multi-perspectivenovel, this time centered around D-Day.

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Book SynopsisHORRIBLE HISTORIES GRUESOME GUIDES: LONDON takes readers on a gore-tastictour of the streets of London, exposing all of its mostscurrilous secrets. Take a trip to the terrifying Tower, dip intothe ruthless River Thames and peer into creepy St Paul's Cathedral. Plague, pestilence and fire, it's a trip no Horrible Historiesfan will want to miss!

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Book SynopsisIllustrator Katie Scott returns to the Welcome to the Museum series with exquisite, detailed images of some of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet - fungi. From the fungi we see on supermarket shelves to fungi like penicillium that have shaped human history, this is the definitive introduction to what fungi are and just how vital they are to the world's ecosystem.Created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.Trade ReviewMushrooms are curious and fascinating life forms brought to the page by author and senior research leader at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England, Ester Gaya. Fungi can be food, poison, and medicine -and sometimes all three. Thanks to Katie Scott's artwork, this gorgeous book presents like the botanical specimens of old children's book form and includes the common and the uncommon, what fungi are, and how important they are to the world's ecosystem. It's oversized (11.06 x 14.88 inches!) and hardcover, making it a great gift for little nature lovers who want to learn. Kids who love this will also love other books in the Welcome to the Museum series including Botanicum and Antatomicum. * Red Tricycle *

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Book SynopsisBrush water over the black and white illustrations and watch the prehistoric scenes burst into colour! There are 16 scenes with velociraptors hunting for food, pterodactyls flying high in the sky, baby dinosaurs being born and much more. The back cover folds out to prevent colours running onto the page beneath.

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Book SynopsisColour by Maths: Unicorn combines colour-by-numbers with simple sums, plus a super popular unicorn theme!

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON comes an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic.''Wild magic . . . fabulous'' Guardian''thrill-packed, highly imaginative'' The Times''secrets and lies, monsters and magic'' Daily MailThere is no Magic here on Earth. At least, that''s what you''ve been told . . . But in an ordinary-looking house in an ordinary-looking village, live a group of children who are about to uncover a secret.When 11-year-old K2 O''Hero discovers he has a Magical gift allowing him and his siblings to travel to alternative worlds (yes, there really are alternative worlds out there), some very weird things start happening. And when someone they love is in danger, the children must set off on a rescue mission to a planet on the other side of the Galaxy . . .A family with a Magical secret . . .Trade Review'A new series by Cressida Cowell is always an event.... a highly imagined roller-coaster of a fantasy, written with the author's familiar panache...[A]s with all the best fantasy there is skilled balance between humdrum drama and high thrills...a joyously anarchic story which addresses the theme of childhood loss with real psychological acuity. And at the heart of this modern fantasy a very modern message: that those who appear to be worlds apart often have more in common than they assume.' * The Telegraph *Wild magic, Cowell's trademark bonkers humour, rich environmentalism and the complexities of family love are woven deftly through the first book in a fabulous new series -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *'A new Cressida Cowell series lifts the spirits as autumn damp descends...A witty, rip-roaring battle of good and evil, secrets and lies, monsters and magic ensues, illustrated with Cowell's signature black and white sketches, and underpinned by an ecological message. FAB-U-LOUS. -- Sally Morris * The Daily Mail *'a pacey, thrill-packed, highly imaginative new series that should pull in the most reluctant readers' * The Times Children’s Book of the Week *This rollicking story never lets up in energy, inventiveness and...good humour... Cressida Cowell is a genuine one-off.... Started 25 years ago, this story now forms the cornerstone for what looks likely to be yet another wildly popular series still to come. -- Books for Keeps * Books for Keeps *[T]his thrilling, past-paced adventure will whisk you away on a fascinating journey of imagination. * The Week Junior *Embraces the philosophical while also being huge fun. It has laughs, silliness, seriousness, a diverse blended family, a shy boy with a secret gift, an environmental message, magical maps of other worlds, monstrous beasts, a robot assassin, a pacey plot and Cowell's trademark riotous drawings. * The Sunday Times *Readers are dragged straight into a thrilling adventure story from the very first page with Cressida Cowell's ultra welcoming text and inviting illustrations. They are the kind of illustrations that are beautiful but also super unintimidating, the kind that make kids want to get out a pencil and draw their own pictures. This fits so well with the story, which is at its heart about the power of children's creativity and imagination -- BookTrust * BookTrust *'In my opinion, this is the best story the author has written.' Without a shadow of a doubt, this will be one of the best reads of the year. The story strikes a quirky balance of wild and outrageous storytelling that only great authors can dream up. It is full of brilliant characters, dialogue, and a daring rescue mission with terrible beasts and a robot assassin.... Dream BIG and travel well. -- Mr Ripley Enchanted Books * https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2022/08/cressida-cowell-which-way-to-anywhere.html *Which Way to Anywhere is such a fun novel...a fun, thrilling many-worlds fantasy with magic and technology and a whole lot of heart. * www.bookwormhole.co.uk *Toppsta children's reviews:'We have loved all of Cressida Cowell's books and 'Which way to anywhere' is no exception! I love how the beautiful line drawn illustrations that covered the pages of her Wizards of Once series have continued in her new book as I really feel they give another dimension to the story. If you love adventure stories and magic then you'll love this book! I really hope it is made into a series.' Stjohnsyear6'Amazing, amazing, amazing! Two families are thrown together by marriage and, they don't like each other very much. However, a number of strange and wonderful things happen that mean that they have to work together and put their differences aside if they are to save the world. I loved this book as it was epic and fast paced and crazy... I especially loved the toothbrushes!' 9 year old The-face'I have always loved Cressida Cowell's books, and this wasn't an exception. It says at the back of the book that it may become a series! I really hope the next one will come out soon and that I can get my hands on it to read. This book is very enthralling adventure story and is just as good as How to Train your Dragon and The Wizards of Once. It is very bad for bedtimes, if you read it at bedtime like I did; you don't notice it getting later and later and you may be very tired the next morning! This book has also got brilliant grey drawings, they make me laugh because they have little features that are similar with the characters in the author's other books. I liked these similarities because I could even link all her book's characters as descendants of each other and all of them fitted together to almost make one story.' Dragonrider age 10 * https://toppsta.com/books/details/381721/which-way-to-anywhere#reviews *Magical worlds as only Cressida Cowell can. Just like The Wizards of Once series, this first book in the Which Way to Anywhere series is incredibly imaginative while this time linking into normal daily life and family matters with a blended family struggling to get along.There is also an environmental thread where humans have been the key in driving a beautiful species to near extinction. But they also may have the answer to bring it back to its full potential.The characters are all quirky in their own way, my favourite being K2 who has always been overshadowed by his loud, feisty twin sister Izzabird. All he wants is to prove himself, and he finally gets an opportunity to do something none of his siblings can - help save their baby sister.An out of this world, exciting, funny, gripping and magical adventure! * www.whatbooknext.com *I have missed 'The Wizards of Once' so much since the series ended, and 'Which Way to Anywhere' fills that black hole inside of me where 'Wizards' once occupied. The hallmark Cowellisms are present, with enough creativity to carve its own path in children's literature and make me excited to read more in this world. This is the perfect balance of silly and sentimental, with scenes in the third act worthy of tissues. Characters are alive and imperfect, providing a truly fantastic trajectory of growth and learning that readers will learn and grow from themselves. I can always rely on Cowell's characters to do the impossible, all the while reminding us that we can do the impossible ourselves if we only try.A truly exciting and fast-paced plot that not even my two kittens could distract me from, the illustrations also fed my imagination. Cressida Cowell's stories are my comfort reads, and 'Which Way to Anywhere' deserves its place in Cowell's iconic bibliography, as it soars just as high as 'How to Train Your Dragon' and enchants us just as much as 'The Wizards of Once'. * Gavin Hetherington, BookTuber *The depths of our Children's Laureate's imagination knows no bounds in this action-packed adventure about a boy who can create maps to transport himself into imaginary worlds... With a colourful cast of goodies and baddies, this is an epic start to a new series * The Bookseller *

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