Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books

Book SynopsisA simple and modern guide to bodies and boundaries!Amy and Alex have toured over 200 schools delivering inclusive sex and relationship lessons.They''ve taken the toughest and most common questions about puberty from THOUSANDS of UK children and answered them in this simple and empathetic guide to growing up. From questions about puberty, consent and boundaries to navigating the online world and sexuality, Brilliant Questions About Growing Up is an easy-to-follow toolkit about what ''normal'' really means when it comes to growing up (spoiler, it looks different for all of us).This reassuring read is ideal for 7-11 year olds and offers a non-judgemental approach to all of those difficult, funny and (sometimes) embarrassing questions in a way that facilitates honest and comfortable conversations with children.''The authors navigated this difficult to explain and sometimes difficult to understand area with great empathy and simplicitTrade Review'The authors navigated this difficult to explain and sometimes difficult to understand area with great empathy and simplicity . . . I think this is a great book and I'll continue to use it as a parent, sharing it with my kids as we try and understand the world of growing up together.' -- Dan Sumpton * Sonshine Magazine *

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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 in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

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Book SynopsisIt''s time for Mr Potato''s Super Fantastic Dance Competition!Peppa, Suzy Sheep, Mandy Mouse and Rebecca Rabbit can''t wait to perform their dance. Will they win a prize? And can Peppa persuade Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig to join in, too?Peppa and George love dancing. Everyone loves dancing!

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Book SynopsisA lovely magnet book full of Peppa''s favourite things!Peppa and her family are out for a fun day in town and they are having the best day ever! Move your magnets to create exciting adventures for Peppa, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George.Help build storytelling and imagination skills with this lovely, bright book.

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Book SynopsisJames Maclaine (Author) James Maclaine has written books about meerkats, general knowledge and manners, come up with countless drawing, doodling and colouring ideas, and devised puzzles and things to do for a range of activity books. His Junior Illustrated Thesaurus is the book that he wishes he'd had as a child.Lucy Bowman (Author) Lucy Bowman grew up in a village in Cheshire, where she spent her time having adventures outdoors or reading about them in books. She completed a degree in American Studies and joined Usborne to write books on all kinds of topics, from Antarctica to space to games and puzzles.

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Book SynopsisThis feisty collection of poems is a celebration of the achievements of women and girls throughout history. Reaching the Stars is complied by national Poetry ADay Ambassadors and includes poems about Malala Yousafzai, Rosa Parks, Margaret Hamilton, Ada Lovelace, Helen Keller, Mary Shelley, Edith Cavell and many more.Packed with wonderfully diverse poems, this is the perfect gift for young history or poetry fans.Trade ReviewInspiring, motivational, informative…this book of poems is certainly something special. * What's On *

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Quick, composed and physically dominant - Virgil van Dijk is the defender who has it all. But from washing dishes while he tried to secure his first professional contract to facing rejection and serious illness, it didn't always seem as if Virgil was going to make it to the top. This is the inspiring story of how a boy from Breda used his determination and self-belief to become one of the greatest defenders in the world. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offers a fresh take on the familiar football biography format Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar, some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are the already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.

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Book SynopsisAn irresistible story about finding the bright spark of braveness inside from the creators of One Camel Called Doug, and the author of award-winning The Littlest Yak. Mavis is not like her adventurous friend Marge. Mavis is a chicken who finds EVERYTHING scary (night-time and daytime and anything hairy!). So when the slumbering peace of their cosy barn is disturbed by someone trying to steal their friend Sandra the sheep, will Mavis be able to find her bright spark of braveness and save Sandra? This adorably warm-hearted story is brimful of humour, reassurance – and two exceedingly courageous chickens!Also by Lu Fraser & Sarah Warburton:One Camel Called DougAlso by Lu Fraser, illustrated by Kate Hindley:The Littlest Yak The Littlest Yak: The New Arrival    

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Book SynopsisHelping animals, having fun! A bumper spring special with not one but FOUR adorable Easter bunnies!

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Book SynopsisDesigned for expert puzzlers, this collection is packed with our trickiest, most mind-boggling Hidden Pictures puzzles-without picture clues! Each book contains more than 100 intricate puzzles paired with only a list of objects to find. And for true puzzle masters, 16 puzzles come with no hints at all. Just right for experienced puzzlers ready to advance to the next level of difficulty.

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Book SynopsisMaybe Batpig can come to the rescue?Based on Rob Harrell's own real life experience of eye cancer, and including amazing comic-strip artwork, this poignant and authentic novel is unforgettable, hilarious and uplifting.Trade ReviewTerrific . . . Harrell never downplays or sugarcoats the gravity of his hero's situation . . . The novel's irreverence is its strong suit * New York Times *WINK has all the freshness and pitch-perfect narrative voice of a Louis Sachar story, with its own unique warmth and wit -- Joanne Owen

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Book SynopsisVisit a sandy beach, add crabs and starfish to rockpools, see sea birds and puffins fly high in the sky and lots more in this fascinating sticker book. With over 200 stickers of animals, plants, and fish to decorate the pages, including seals, otters, turtles other interesting sea creatures.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of bestselling THIS LIE WILL KILL YOU comes another unputdownable thriller about a group of friends who will do anything to protect each other – even murder . . . Perfect for fans of RIVERDALE, ONE OF US IS LYING and A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER. The recipe for the perfect murder...Poppy, Lily, and Belladonna would do anything to protect their best friend, Raven. So when they discovered he was suffering abuse at the hands of his stepmother, they came up with a lethal plan to stop her from ever hurting Raven again. But someone got cold feet, the plot faded to a secret of the past, and the group fell apart. Three years later, on the eve of Raven’s seventeenth birthday, his stepmother turns up dead and Belladonna is carted off to jail. Desperate to prove her innocence, Belle reache

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Book SynopsisAa is for all of us – be everybody’s friend. Bb is for believing – things will work out in the end! An adorable board book from the bestselling Kind Hearts series. This cute board celebrates all the ways in which we can be kind to one another – from A to Z! Sweet illustrations by Summer Macon are paired with charming rhyming text by Patricia Hegarty to champion values of kindness and inclusivity. This book invites little readers to engage with the alphabet while they watch a gorgeous group of animal friends practise being kind and caring! With chunky pages and soothing pastel colours, this is the perfect bedtime book. A delicate first-concepts book that introduces little ones to the alphabet while exploring the importance of kindness. Don’t miss the other Kind Hearts titles, including ABC of Love, 123 of Kindness, ABC of Love for Mum, ABC of Love for Dad, ABC of Kindness at Christmas, Friendship is Forever, Happiness is a Rainbow and 123 of Thankfulness!

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Book SynopsisThis interactive and colourful atlas takes young readers on a hands-on journey all around the world. Each page turned brings a new continent to life with a total of more than 100 flaps to lift, beautifully detailed illustrations, and fun facts about different cultures, species of wildlife and places to visit along the way.Written by Kate Baker and accompanied by wonderful artwork from Liz Kay, learning about the world has never been so fun or easy. Starting your globetrotting adventure in the frozen Arctic tundra of North America, you’ll discover where the world’s longest skating rink is located, where you can swim with pigs and what exactly ‘dog mushing’ is. You’ll then travel on to South America to meet Amazonian Indian tribes, anacondas, toucans and more.Crossing the Atlantic Ocean to Europe, you’ll explore Dracula’s spooky castle, the world’s biggest snow fort and the story behind Norway’s trolls before peeping inside the treasure-filled tomb of Tutankhamun and meeting some of the animal kingdom’s world record breakers in Africa. Next, you’ll visit the mesmerising Taj Mahal, see where cuddly giant pandas hang out and scare yourself silly with the legend of the ‘Kappa’ river monster in Asia, then head down under to Oceania for vast coral reefs, Polynesian gods and famous explorers. You'll finish your intrepid journey with a trip to the planet's coldest continent, Antarctica, for tales of South Pole adventurers, wild weather and more.About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet – published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

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Book SynopsisEdwyn blows Grandma a kiss that brings smiles, laughter and dancing! But a rich man wants the kiss all to himself – and he’ll do anything to get it!Trade Review"A sweet picture book, with joyous, candy-coloured images, about spreading kindness. Edwyn's grandmother takes his kiss and shares it, reforming the angry, the greedy and the mean-spirited." -- The Sunday Times"This sumptuous fairytale, filled with everyday magic, is a testament to the great power of the smallest loving gestures." -- The Guardian"This is a book that will be part of the process of shaping your child’s view of the world, that will, when they’re a little older, be a warm memory and a nudge to be better, that will be when they’re old enough a thing that, like the kiss, they’ll want to pass on." -- Armadillo Magazine"Lovely, gentle fairytale story about the transformative power of love. Catch a kiss, pass it on and see what happens when you do. The beautiful illustrations make it hugely appealing to be read aloud. A treat." -- Angels and Urchins"There's a fairytale feel to this uplifting story of a kiss that brings smiles and laughter, and the rich man who will do anything to get it. Gorgeous, radiant art and a foiled cover." -- The Bookseller"Rich in colour, atmosphere and detail, and brimming with wisdom and emotional truth, this is a book to share and to treasure with every generation of the family." -- Lancashire Evening Post"The whole book is like reading a hug and is a lovely one to share with family - particularly for a nanny/grandad and grandchildren as grandma definitely knows best and has live sussed." -- Books for Keeps

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Book SynopsisThe elephants decide it’s their turn to play a trick on Elmer: all of the animals must pretend to forget his birthday tomorrow! But when the day comes the trick doesn’t quite go according to plan. The elephants should have listened to Elmer’s friends…Trade Review"David McKee never fails to entertain and surprise, and Elmer and his many friends remain top company for the very young." * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring, accessible and powerful collection of words that matter.Published in a gorgeous hardback edition, with a stunning neon and foil-stamped cover, ribbon marker, and beautifully designed insides, Writes of Passage is the perfect gift for every occasion - birthdays, Christmas, school leaving celebrations, confirmations, bar and bat mitzvahs, and more.An inspiring collection of over 100 pieces of writing - poems, prose, letters, speeches, song lyrics, quotations, and more - from Shakespeare to Stephen Hawking; Greta Thunberg to Galileo; Malala to Martin Luther King; and Lin-Manuel Miranda to Lord Tennyson - which are in turn powerful, funny, moving, wise, and thought-provoking, and expertly selected and with accessible, thoughtful commentary by Nicolette Jones, children's book critic for The Sunday Times.

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Book SynopsisLaurie's home-made beauty recipes are no secret. The secret is that her eco-warrior family get their ingredients from the bin. Laurie loves her family and she wants to join them in making the world a better place, one home-made bath bomb at a time. But right now, she doesn't want to be fishing her food out the bin. She just wants to go for a hot chocolate with her friends after school and be a normal kid. So when a competition comes to Silverdale High looking for the next best 'Business with a difference', and the most popular girl in school, wants to team up to sell Laurie's lotions and potions, she can hardly believe her luck. But can she find success and popularity without losing sight of her true self?Joanne O'Connell's Beauty and the Bin is a fresh and funny debut about friends, family, school and being a young eco-warrior.'Funny, warm, and just so refreshing . . . I loved this sparkling debut." Carlie Sorosiak, bestselling author of I, CosmoTrade ReviewFunny, warm, and just so refreshing. Laurie is a winning protagonist, with brilliant eco ideas. Truly, I loved this sparkling debut -- Carlie Sorosiak, bestselling author of I, Cosmo

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

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Book Synopsis The third magical murder mystery in the bestselling Seth Seppi series, which started with The Last Chance Hotel – perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Robin Stevens! 'This mystery is a worthy prizewinner ... a jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES on book 1 'Thornton, like [Agatha] Christie, can turn murder into a thoroughly comforting bedtime read.' THE TELEGRAPH on book 1 'All kinds of fun' THE OBSERVER on book 1 'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room murder mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit with added wizards and spells and echoes of ancient sorcery.' BOOKTRUST on book 1 Seth and his talking cat Nightshade arrive in the magical town of Gramichee to gain an apprenticeship: he's finally read to qualify as a magician. But he soon discovers that the existing apprentices are under attack at the town's Scrumdiddlyumptious Café, which is far more deadly than it is delightful. Seth's got his hands full, as usual. Can he pass his exams, discover who's murdering the apprentices, and stop them before they strike again? A thrilling magical murder mystery for young readers! The third book in the Seth Seppi Mysteries series, following The Last Chance Hotel and The Bad Luck Lighthouse Readers will love guessing whodunnit with the novel’s fantastic ensemble cast, grounded by the brilliantly relatable Seth and his magical cat, Nightshade Nightshade the cat becomes the star of her very own adventure in the first book Nicki Thornton's new series, The Howling Hag Mystery!

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Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points on car journeys with more than 140 things to find. From sheep to wind turbines, bridges to hot-air balloons, they'll learn all about the interesting sites they see on their travels. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun on a car journey check out the i-SPY On a Car Journey Activity Book (ISBN 9780008392857).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors with more than 140 things to find. From buttercups to sycamore trees, ladybirds to pine martins, they'll learn all about their surrounding natural world. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Birds (ISBN 9780008386450).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points at the seaside with more than 140 things to find. From ships and rescue vehicles to rock pools and seaweed, they'll learn all about life by the sea. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun at the seaside check out the i-SPY At the Seaside Activity Book (ISBN 9780008392871).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisThe No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Virgil van Dijk is Liverpool FC's superstar centre-back and he's going from strength to strength. From washing dishes to pay his way during his early career to becoming one of the best defenders in the world, this is the story of how Virgil became a true Liverpool legend. Follow his journey as he fights adversity and works his way up to become an ultimate football hero. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

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Book SynopsisMath is the foundation of all sciences and key to understanding the world around us. Math Games Lab for Kids shares more than 50 hands-on activities that make learning about math fun by drawing and building shapes, solving puzzles, and playing games. Have fun: exploring geometry and topology by making prisms, antiprisms, Platonic solids, and Möbius strips. building logic skills by playing and strategizing through tangrams, toothpick puzzles, and the game of Nim. drawing and charting graphs to learn the language of connections. discovering how to color maps like a mathematician by using the fewest colors possible. creating mind bending fractals with straight lines and repeat shapes. Everything you need to complete the activities can be found in the book or around the house. Learn to think like a mathematician—see how much you'll discover! The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, energy, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.Trade Review"A wonderful collection of attractive math topics that will entertain and inform kids (and their parents). A great way to share a stimulating learning activity." - Ronald L. Graham, Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, former Mathematical Association of America president, former American Mathematical Society president, former Bell Labs Chief Scientist"This compilation of fresh, hands-on STEM activities explores a variety of mathematical concepts, from basic geometric shapes to parabolas, fractals, and puzzles...Recommended for libraries and educators seeking a tactile approach to elementary mathematics." – Doneanne Soult, Westampton Middle School, NJ, for School Library Journal"Required materials are all readily available: in the opening pages, children can use gumdrops and toothpicks like Tinkertoys to build cubes, pyramids, and other three-dimensional structures; many projects need nothing more than pencil and paper. Removable paper templates are provided for some of the activities. Rapaport and Yoder make the projects accessible to readers of varying skill levels, whether they are learning about basic shapes or developing a more advanced understanding of mathematics." - Publishers Weekly“Five thematic chapters define broad types of applications, such as curves and fractals, graph theory, and topology. This collection of activities celebrates an inquiry-based approach to learning math, which may be an excellent complement to more traditional classroom curricula, especially for reluctant learners. As such, it’s a great resource for parents, teachers, and curious young readers alike.” - Erin Anderson, Booklist Online'With more than 50 activities inside, there's so much to do, whether it's making prisms and pyramids or building your own toothpick puzzles.' * How It Works *

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Book SynopsisBuild your kindergartnerâs understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. Ideal for classroom and home use.

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Book SynopsisEncouraging children to let their imagination run wild, Emily K. Neuburger offers 40 inventive projects and activities that will inspire kids ages 5 to 12 to express themselves through storytelling. Younger children will love making story stones and a storytelling jar, while older kids will open up and thrive as they embark on guided story walks and inspiring journaling exercises. Sparking creativity while developing a child’s love of language, Show Me a Story will kindle a lifelong passion for both writing and telling original stories.

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Book SynopsisClare Walker Leslie shows kids how to experience nature with all five senses, whether they live in the countryside, a major city, or somewhere in between. Guiding children through inspiring activities like sketching wildlife, observing constellations, collecting leaves, keeping a weather journal, and watching bird migrations, The Nature Connection encourages kids to engage with the world outside and promotes a lifelong love of nature.

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Book SynopsisThis board book version of Amelia Earhart – an international bestseller from the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers to the world-famous aviation pioneer. When Amelia was young, she liked to imagine she could stretch her wings and fly away like a bird. As a grown woman, she set a new female world record for flying up to 14,000 feet. She also flew across the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, and eventually undertook the most dangerous mission of all: to fly all the way around the world.Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating icon, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Book SynopsisFilled with the delightful storytelling of Bob Hartman, this collection of Bible stories is a treasure trove of memorable images, characters, and writingTrade ReviewShort, clear, lively retellings.' -- School LibrarianA good resource... The use of rhythm, repetition and humour gives the timeless stories fresh appeal. * RE Today *These lively retellings are full of humour and drama. The strong rhythmic prose invites children to join in. -- Times Educational SupplementTable of ContentsContents Introduction 6 The Old Testament In the Beginning 8 The story of creation: Genesis 1-2 A Sad Day 10 The story of the fall: Genesis 3 A Special Promise 12 The story of Noah: Genesis 6-9 The Tall Tower 14 The story of the Tower of Babel: Genesis 11 God's Friend 16 The call of Abraham: Genesis 12, 17-18, 21 The Bad Brother 18 The story of Jacob and Esau: Genesis 27 The Runaway 20 The story of Jacob and Laban: Genesis 28-29, 33 Joseph the Dreamer 22 The story of the young Joseph: Genesis 37 Joseph the Prisoner 24 The story of Joseph and the king's dreams: Genesis 39-41 Joseph the Ruler 26 The story of Joseph in Egypt: Genesis 42-45 The Secret Baby 28 The birth of Moses: Exodus 1-2 The Burning Bush 30 The call of Moses: Exodus 3-4 The Great Escape 32 The story of the exodus: Exodus 7-14 A Long Journey 34 Moses leads his people through the wilderness: Exodus 16-40 Spies in Canaan 36 Entering the Promised Land: Numbers 13-14, Deuteronomy 1 The Walls Fall Down 38 The battle of Jericho: Joshua 6 A Brave and Mighty Man 40 The story of Gideon: Judges 6-7 Samson's Great Deeds 42 Tales of a strong man: Judges 14-16 Samson and Delilah 44 A story of betrayal: Judges 16 Samson and the Philistines 46 Samson's last act: Judges 16 Ruth Finds a New Home 48 The story of a foreigner: Ruth 1-4 Samuel Hears a Voice 50 The call of Samuel: 1 Samuel 3 Samuel the Kingmaker 52 Samuel chooses Israel's king: 1 Samuel 8-16 David the Giant-Killer 54 The story of David and Goliath: 1 Samuel 17 The Wise King 56 The wisdom of Solomon: 1 Kings 3 Elijah and the Ravens 58 Elijah in hiding: 1 Kings 16-17 A Jar and a Jug 60 Elijah and the widow: 1 Kings 17 God Sends Fire 62 Elijah and the prophets of Baal: 1 Kings 18 The Helpful Servant 64 The story of Naaman: 2 Kings 5 Jonah the Groaner 66 The story of Jonah: Jonah Hezekiah Trusts God 68 A miracle of healing: 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 32, Isaiah 38 Down in the Well 70 The story of Jeremiah: Jeremiah 38 The Boys Who Liked to Say No 72 Four boys who kept God's rules: Daniel 1 The Men Who Liked to Say No 74 The story of the fiery furnace: Daniel 3 Daniel and the Lions 76 Daniel in the lions' den: Daniel 6 Esther Was a Star 78 A Jewish girl saves her people: Esther 2-9 A Time to Build 80 Rebuilding Jerusalem: Nehemiah 1-4 The New Testament The First Christmas 84 The birth of Jesus: Matthew 1, Luke 1-2 The Wise Men's Visit 86 The story of the wise men: Matthew 2 The Boy in the Temple 88 The visit to the Temple: Luke 2 Jesus is Baptized 90 The baptism of Jesus: Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3, John 1 Jesus' Special Friends 92 Jesus calls the first disciples: Luke 5 Down Through the Roof 94 Jesus heals a paralysed man: Luke 5 The Centurion's Servant 96 Jesus heals a Roman's servant: Luke 7 The Storm on the Lake 98 Jesus calms the wind and waves: Matthew 8, Mark 4, Luke 8 'Time to Get Up' 100 The story of Jairus' daughter: Matthew 9, Mark 5, Luke 8 The Marvellous Picnic 102 Jesus feeds five thousand people: Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 The Kind Stranger 104 The story of the good Samaritan: Luke 10 The Two Sisters 106 Jesus visits Mary and Martha: Luke 10 The Unforgiving Servant 108 Jesus' story about forgiveness: Matthew 18 'I Can See!' 110 Jesus heals a blind man: John 9 The Two Houses 112 The parable of the two builders: Matthew 7, Luke 6 The Big Party 114 The parable of the great feast: Matthew 22, Luke 14 The Good Shepherd 116 The parable of the lost sheep: Matthew 18, Luke 15 The Lost Coin 118 The parable of the lost coin: Luke 15 The Big Spender 120 The parable of the lost son: Luke 15 Big Bags of Money 122 The parable of the talents: Matthew 25 The Man Who Came Back 124 Jesus heals ten men: Luke 17 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector 126 Jesus' story about heartfelt prayer: Luke 18 Jesus and the Children 128 Jesus blesses little children: Matthew 19, Mark 10, Luke 18 Jesus and the Taxman 130 Jesus and Zacchaeus: Luke 19 The Great Parade 132 The story of Palm Sunday: Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, John 12 The Widow's Coins 134 Jesus' story about giving: Mark 12, Luke 21 An Important Meal 136 The last supper and a betrayal: Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, John 13 A Dreadful Day 138 The story of Good Friday: Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19 A Happy Day 140 The story of Easter: Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20 On the Road to Emmaus 142 A resurrection appearance: Luke 24 Goodbye at Last 144 Jesus appears to his friends: Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 21 The Helper Arrives 146 Pentecost: Acts 2 The Beautiful Gate 148 Peter and John heal a lame man: Acts 3 On the Road to Damascus 150 Paul's conversion: Acts 7-9 Tabitha Wakes Up 152 Peter heals a good woman: Acts 9 The Earth Shakes 154 Paul and Silas in prison: Acts 16 Paul is Shipwrecked 156 Paul goes to Rome: Acts 2-21, 27-28 Sharing stories with a crowd 158

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Carnegie Medal Felix Knutsson is nearly thirteen, lives with his mother and pet gerbil Horatio, and is brilliant at memorising facts and trivia. But Felix and his mom Astrid have a secret: they are living in a van. Astrid promises it’s only for a while until she finds a new job, and begs Felix not to breathe a word about it. So when Felix starts at a new school, he does his very best to hide the fact that most of his clothes are in storage, he only showers weekly at the community centre, and that he doesn’t have enough to eat. When his friends Dylan and Winnie ask to visit, Felix always has an excuse. But Felix has a plan to turn his and Astrid’s lives around. All he needs is a little luck and a lot of brain power . . .Trade Review"Beautifully wrought, compassionate and entertaining…A book worth giving a home to" -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *"Sharply comic and sad by turns...another superb book" -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *"Susin Nielsen is fantastic at creating believable teenage voices" -- Alex O'Connell * The Times, 'Children's Books of the Year' *"Susin Nielsen is an amazing writer. No Fixed Address is my book of the year" -- Hilary McKay"Relatable, moving and funny. Susin Nielsen is simply wonderful" -- Sarah Crossan"Funny, charming and full of heart, this is a really special book. I defy you not to root for Felix Fredrik Knutsson!" -- Lisa Williamson"This may be a story about poverty and depression, but there's hope and humour at its heart." -- Fiona Noble * The Observer *"A timely, funny and compassionate book with an endearing protagonist." * Sunday Independent Dublin - Best Books of 2018 *

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Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at passenger planes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the middle grade STEAM Book Prize Ordinary is what most people are and I am not. I am not ordinary at all. I am a scientist. One stormy night, a group of villagers are struck by lightning. The only survivor is a baby - Mary Anning. From that moment on, a spark is lit within her. Growing up poor but proud on the windswept Dorset coast, Mary follows after her father, hunting for fossils uncovered by waves and landslips: ancient creatures, turned to stone. Ignoring other people's taunts, Mary faces danger to bring back valuable treasures to help feed her family. But tragedy and despair is never far away. Mary must depend upon her unique courage and knowledge to fulfil her dream of becoming a scientist in a time when girls have no opportunities for such ambitions. What will happen when she makes her greatest discovery of all...? With a factual section about Mary Anning, her life, and the discoveries she made.Trade Review"Anthea Simmons tells Mary’s story as an exciting adventure and also as a rousing story of what an intelligent and brave woman can do." * LoveReading4Kids, Julia Eccleshare *"Anning’s strong, idiosyncratic personality bursts forth from the opening pages of this bold first-person narrative" * Kirkus *"An intriguing insight into a fascinating figure from history: Mary is a bold, brilliant and truly inspiring heroine.""Lightning Mary is a rewarding novelization of how Mary Anning became one of the first people to discover dinosaurs. Full, imaginative writing opens up Mary’s world" * Foreword Reviews *"Mary is a fascinating character and in Simmons’ hands, she rips up the page with her determination and strength" * Irish Independent *"A brilliant read." * BookTrust *"Riveting and evocative. Inspirational for budding scientists" * Stemettes *"An inspirational fictional account of a bold heroine, this also includes a factual section to inspire budding scientists" * Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisPlayful puppies! Cuddly kittens! Beautiful birds! In the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series, readers learn all about pets with fur, feathers, fins, scales, and shells--and how to find and care for the perfect pet for their family.From cats to dogs to guinea pigs to birds to fish to snakes and more, this adorable reference book introduces kids to a wide variety of family-friendly pets. Readers learn which kinds of animals make good pets and which ones are better off staying in the wild, along with how each type of pet eats, sleeps, and plays. Packed with more than 200 colorful photos, the book also provides information on animal breeds, characteristics, and behavior and includes tips for training pets. Filled with fun facts and designed for interactive learning, this book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any time.

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Book SynopsisHow many eggs do hens lay? Where do hens build their nests? What do chicks eat? Discover the amazing stages of different life cycles and learn how different species are born, grow up and reproduce with this stunning series. Packed with amazing photographs of every stage, labelled diagrams to explain growth and development, fascinating facts and discussion points for further learning.Table of ContentsWhat is a chicken? The story of a chicken Making a nest Laying eggs Brooding Inside the egg The eggs hatch Life as a chick Growing and changing Glossary Index Notes for parents and teachers

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Book SynopsisTail-wagging tales of real-life Rebel Dogs! Get your paws on the stories and secrets of some of history's most heroic hounds! An engaging collection packed with over 30 real-life dogs, including film stars with fur, hounds that love to help, superstars of science and war heroes - these rebel dogs are the stars of their own stories. With incredible fur-raising facts on record-making dogs, marvellous mutts in literature, internet-sensation pups and much, much more - this beautiful book is perfect for pup fans of any age. Rebel Dogs is the perfect gift for any pup lover, all year round!

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