Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisGeorge Kranky created his own Marvellous Medicine to deal with his grizzly old grunion of a Grandma. You definitely can''t do that at home (so don''t even try!), but here''s some amazing science that you can do!From concocting home-made slimy snot to creating your own volcano, these fun experiments are all easily done, following simple step-by-step instructions and using everyday household objects.Inspired by Roald Dahl''s terrific tale, this is the book for budding young scientists everywhere!

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewLikely to win her as many fans in a younger generation * Daily Telegraph *Delightful * Daily Express *An excellent read-together for families . . . inventive and charming * Booklist *Readers will be content to laugh over the fairy magic hijinks * Publisher's Weekly *Handled with Sophie's distinct fun and humour * Parent Talk *Funny, expressive, lively * Magpie Magazine - Australia *

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Book SynopsisAn accessible and exciting approach to William Morris, a true art and design hero. The beautifully designed book will look at William Morris as an artist and culture shaper and include his most famous work.

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Book SynopsisAbracadabra! Everything is ready for a fabulous birthday. But when the party''s in full swing, Winnie toots her new trumpet . . . and everyone disappears! Without any guests, how can the party go on? Will Winnie and Wilbur find a way to bring their friends back to enjoy Winnie''s spectacular edible surprise? It''s a sugar-rush Winnie and Wilbur adventure! Korky Paul''s artwork is full of quirky humour and intricate details to pore over. The spellbinding new look of this bestselling series celebrates the wonderful relationship that exists between Winnie the Witch and her big black cat, Wilbur. Since Winnie and Wilbur first appeared in 1987 they have been delighting children and adults in homes and schools all over the world and more than 10 million books have been sold. Check out the website: www.winnieandwilbur.comTrade ReviewPure magic! * The Times *

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Book SynopsisA monster has broken into Jack''s garden and stolen his favourite yellow underpants. The cheek! Jack sees his chance to flex his new fairy skills and embark on his first ever solo mission. Unfortunately, in chasing the creature across town and leaving a trail of chaos in his wake, Jack breaks every rule in the fairy rule book (you must keep the magical kingdom a secret from humans, no one can know you are really a fairy, and you must NEVER EVER cause a lorry to crash into a take-out restaurant shop, creating a ketchup spillage across the high street whilst in pursuit of a magical creature who has your pants).Will Jack get his wand back, track down the monster, and make everything right again before he''s kicked out of the magical kingdom for good?

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Book SynopsisWet foot. Dry foot. Low foot. High foot! Early readers will enjoy marching in time to the beat of many, many feet with Dr. Seuss’s fun exploration of opposites.Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian

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Book SynopsisA feminist YA horror-thriller-romance retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray by the TikTok sensation and author of The Society for Soulless GirlsPenny Paxton is the daughter of an icon. Her supermodel mother has legions of adoring fans around the world, and Penny is ready to begin her journey to international adoration, starting with joining the elite Dorian Drama School.When Penny's new mentor offers her an opportunity she cannot refuse, to have a portrait painted by a mysterious artist who can grant immortal beauty to all his subjects, Penny happily follows in the footsteps of Dorian's most glittering alumni, knowing that stardom is sure to soon be hers.But when her trusted mentor is found murdered, Penny realises she's made a terrible mistake a sinister someone is using the uncanny portraits to kill off the subjects one by one. As more perfectly beautiful students start to fall, Penny knows her time is running out . . .A seductive and searing exploration of beauty, identity, and wTrade ReviewA contemporary reworking of The Picture of Dorian Gray, this book shines a light on beauty standards and the pursuit of perfection.- The Observer “A haunting, emotional and sapphic retelling, one which reels you in and doesn’t let go.” – Paper Lanterns Praise for The Society for Soulless Girls ’A twisty, sexy, smart haunting of a book, full of eloquent rage' Kiran Millwood-Hargrave ‘An intimate exploration of women’s anger, bladed with mystery and sapphic desire. Laura Steven has cut a modern Gothic gem, leaving room for glints of her trademark humour’ – Samantha Shannon ‘A fast-paced feminist horror, that manages to be oh-so-romantic and oh-so-haunting all at once’ – Alexandra Christo, bestselling author of TO KILL A KINGDOM ‘As seductive as it is sinister’ – Kate Dunn ‘Dark, clever and filled to the brim with feminist rage, Steven has crafted the sapphic dark academia of dreams – and of nightmares’ – Francesca May

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Book Synopsis*Read the book before you see the film, out September 2021!* Dear Evan Hansen, Today''s going to be an amazing day and here''s why...When a letter that was never meant to be seen draws high school senior Evan Hansen into the Murphy family''s grief over the loss of their son, he is given the chance of a lifetime: to belong. He just has to stick to a lie he never meant to tell. That the notoriously troubled Connor Murphy was his secret best friend.Suddenly, Evan isn''t invisible anymore. And Connor''s wealthy parents have taken him in like he was their own, desperate to know more about their enigmatic son from his ''closest friend''.As Evan gets pulled deeper into their family, he knows that what he''s doing may not be right, but if he''s helping people, how wrong can it be?No longer tangled in his once-incapacitating anxiety, this new Evan has a purpose.He''s conTrade ReviewEven in book form, Evan Hansen's story sings. Required reading, especially for anyone who's ever needed to be found * Becky Albertalli, author of Love Simon *Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel is a terrific reinvention of an already brilliant piece of art * Jodi Picoult, author of My Sister's Keeper *Yep, the hit musical will make you cry just as much in book form * Entertainment Weekly *A must-read for teens and those who care about them * Publishers Weekly *The writers of Dear Evan Hansen have given fans a rare gift * Teen Vogue *PRAISE FOR DEAR EVAN HANSEN:A gorgeous new musical for anyone with a beating heart * The New York Times *One of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history * The Washington Post *As eagerly awaited as Hamilton * Baz Bamingboye, Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisA charming tale of found families and mermaids, with my favourite kind of hero at its heart - Elle McNicoll, award-winning author of A Kind of SparkA stunning literary adventure from an incredible debut talent, perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Cerrie Burnell and Katherine Rundell.I was Haven Point''s first Wreckling, but I certainly wasn''t the last. There are forty-two of us now, not including the mermaids. When you''re a Wreckling, you mainly spend your days squabbling, eating and planning adventures. Oh, and Wrecklings also carry out wreckings, which is how we got our name . . .Washed up as a baby beside a remote lighthouse and raised by a mermaid, Alpha Lux was the first foundling at Haven Point. Now the lighthouse is a ramshackle home for any disabled person who needs somewhere to belong. Looting from passing ships to make a living, they call themselves the Wrecklings, and for the children of Haven Point

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Book SynopsisHelp The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for minibeasts!Look up, look down, look closely - which bugs can you find? A brilliant new lift-and-learn board book filled with beautiful wildlife scenes to explore and fascinating creatures to discover. This is a must-have for little hungry minds everywhere. Discover other Very Hungry Caterpillar books:- The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Hide and Seek - The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Magnet Book - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppet Book- The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Nature Sticker and Colouring

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Book SynopsisThe first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.Look, I never asked to be the song of a Greek god, I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from totally normal to monsters-from-Greek-mythology-randomly-appearing kind of strange. Worse still, the king of the gods thinks Percy has stolen his all-powerful lightning bolt - and it seems making Zeus angry is a very bad idea.Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to catch the true lightning thief and stop all-out war from erupting on Mount Olympus. . .What could possibly go wrong?Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods out now!And don''t miss the trio''s next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

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Book SynopsisMake This Book Wild is a fun children's scrapbook filled with creative activities to help children connect with nature.Trade Review“From the authors of The Stick Book comes a dynamic activity book combining creativity and outdoor adventure. Readers are encouraged to draw, write, play and add foraged materials to create a treasure trove of natural wonders.” * The Bookseller *Be warned, your children might have to prise this creative book out of your hands. They can collect petals or leaves for collages, rewild a city street with drawings of greenery or decorate a butterfly.’ * The Sunday Express *‘If you are ready for a fun, outdoors challenge this Easter, in fact over the coming Spring and Summer months then authors Jo Schofield and Fiona Danks have the perfect one for you wrapped up in the pages of this book illustrated by Anna Avanir​.’ * Armadillo Magazine *“this interactive one-of-a-kind creative scrapbook offers children an outlet for creativity inspired by the wild world.” * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisJoin ten adorable penguins for frost-filled fun in this charming rhyming counting adventure! Now in sturdy, sparkly board, perfect for little hands.Oh no! Granny Penguin isn''t feeling very well so ten little penguins hatch a plan to cheer her up. Can these ten lovable penguins find gifts and bring them back to Granny so they can all play together again?Follow the ten little penguins as they slide and dive through a wintry, watery wonderland - meeting seals, dolphins and whales along the way. Read the bouncy rhyming story and count from ten to one and back again, as the little penguins disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page, and join in with the magical read-aloud sounds.Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Penguins is perfect for sharing.

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Book SynopsisThe award-winning tale of a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her whole. A powerful story of friendship, hope and self-discovery, perfect for readers aged 9+, beautifully illustrated by George Ermos.Winner of the Eilís Dillon Award for debut children''s book at the KPMG Children''s Books Ireland Awards 2024!Ró finds school impossible. She knows people think she''s shy - and stupid. But when she goes to the bay each afternoon to watch the dolphin leap through the water, she finds the strength to keep going. Then the dolphin disappears, and everything starts falling apart.Can Ró overcome her fears to find him?I watch each rise and dip of wave know Sunny must be out there somewhere wonder if he''s missing me. I remember that moment when I touched his skin and know that finding him is thTrade ReviewA heartwarming, hopeful read with accessibility and understanding at its core, I know this book will be very important to a lot of children who need to see themselves reflected in the stories they read. * Ruth Ennis, Books Ireland Magazine *A gentle and moving story of friendship, hope and self-discovery ... celebrates neurodiversity and the power to change. * Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's Children's Laureate) in Irish Times magazine *The star of this novel, the friendship between Ró and Cian (The Bean) is done perfectly, capturing that unsteady moment when fiercely loyal childhood friendship tips towards more romantic feelings. A really classy debut. * Irish Examiner *an uplifting story * Irish Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week *Molloy's powerful story about a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her feel complete, is enhanced by Ermos' illustrations. This uplifting tale celebrates self-acceptance, inclusivity and readers of all abilities. * Editor’s Choice, Reading Matters, Children’s Books Ireland *

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Book SynopsisMeet kids – just like you – whose small acts of kindness are changing the lives of others. Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our world starts here… with you. Features a how-to-help section, with simple steps to inspire young readers to take action at home and at school.

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Book SynopsisWhen Mr Filkins sets off for his 90th birthday party he has no idea how eventful the journey will be. Crossing the desert to visit his family, armed only with a picnic, a walking stick and an umbrella, Mr Filkins faces (and hides from) many remarkable dangers. Luckily he has in his backpack something quite ordinary that turns out to have extraordinary powers. With this characteristically beautiful new story, celebrated author and illustrator Quentin Blake shows us, with the wisdom born of a lifetime observing human and other creatures, that small acts of kindness are the stuff of life.

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Book SynopsisA brand-new sticker book for Bizzy Bear fans, featuring 40 BIG stickers!This big sticker activity book is full of bold illustrations from Benji Davies, the author and illustrator of The Storm Whale.Join Bizzy Bear as he makes lots of animal friends, and use your stickers to complete the scenes, from diving under the sea to watching out for sharp crocodile teeth at the zoo!Every page includes a panel with objects to look for in the big scene. With so much to see and do, this first sticker book is perfect for busy toddlers and preschoolers.

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Book Synopsis"Full of hilarious, highly illustrated mayhem" Guardian"Loved it. Full of heart, laughs and adventure." Dermot O'Leary"Fearfully funny, and a book to get your teeth into! You'll be Kevin's biggest fang!" Danny WallaceWhen Kevin and his family get stuck in a strange town, they accidentally wake up something OLD and VERY HUNGRY. It's up to Kevin to save everyone - or else! The first in a brilliantly funny fantasy adventure series.Kevin Aurelius is just like any other almost eleven-year-old.Well, apart from his fangs obviously. And that he's immortal. Oh and did I mention he's a vampire?Together with his vampire parents and annoying older siblings, Kevin's on his way to Monstros City when, due to dodgy batnav, they get stranded in a strange, quiet place full of humans called Lower Drudging. With empty coffers in need of filling, their only choice is to put on an impromptu carnival to earn the gold they need to get back on their way.But Lower Drudging has a monstrous secret of its own. A secret that is old, very hungry and has just woken up! It's up to Kevin and his new best friend Susie to save the town - or else!Black and white illustrations throughout by Flavia Sorrentino.

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Book SynopsisIt's time to snuggle down for a bedtime story with Elmer! In this chunky shaped board book, Elmer helps Baby Elephant find his lost teddy just in time for bed. Everybody needs their own special teddy bear at bedtime... have you got yours? A perfect introduction to the classic Elmer and the Lost Teddy story for the very youngest readers, with an abridged text of the best-loved tale.

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Book SynopsisYou'd better not tickle the gorilla, because it might just grunt if you do! Babies and toddlers will love pressing the touchy-feely patches to hear the animal sounds in this irresistible novelty book. At the end, all of the animals get noisy at the same time in a musical finale guaranteed to get everyone dancing.

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Book SynopsisYou'll never guess where Tyrannosaurus rexes lived, what a Spinosaurus could do with its nose, why the head of a Parasaurolophus was like a trombone or how very heavy dinosaurs sat on their eggs without crushing them! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know about all kinds of dinosaurs.

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Book SynopsisDetermined to be the world’s greatest detective, Zaiba is always on the lookout for a crime to solve. She knows everything there is to know about running an investigation – in theory... At her cousin’s Mehndi party, Zaiba gets her first challenge: to discover the identity of the VIP staying at the same hotel. With the help of her best friend Poppy and brother Ali, Zaiba puts her sleuthing skills to the test. And when the celebrity’s precious dog disappears, along with its priceless diamond collar, it’s up to the trio to save the day! The first in a fun, fresh and exciting new detective series, for fans of Robin Stevens, Katherine Woodfine, HIGH RISE MYSTERY and NANCY DREW. Trade Review“A brilliantly fun crime caper with a great trio of detectives led by clever and determined Zaiba - I loved it and can’t wait for the next adventure.” -- Harriet Whitehorn, author of THE COMPANY OF EIGHT

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Book SynopsisThe original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps.In Where's Baby Chick?, you're on the look out for Baby Bunny, Baby Lamb, Baby Kitten and Baby Chick himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones.Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and retro and sure to capture your baby's attention. A perfect book to share with very little ones.BookTrust

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of wonder on a woodland walk, with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust. Follow me. I know the way. We're walking through the woods today. Look what I found! A curly stick to wave like a magic wand. Set off on an outdoor adventure to find natural treasure, from prickly pine cones to swirly snail's shells, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes.Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to treasure! Other titles in the series in the series include: Look What I Found at the Seaside Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Book SynopsisCrazy creatures from frozen lands in this bonkers book of mixed-up animalsfrom bestselling, award-winning illustrator, Axel Scheffler What do you get if you cross a narwhal with a reindeer? It's a nardeer, of course! And how about a penguin with a beluga? Why, that's a penuga! With over 121 possible creations, silly names and strange noises to make you giggle, this new Flip Flap book is perfect for preschoolers and ideal for animal fans. With a hilarious rhyming text and brilliant artwork from the illustrator of The Gruffalo and the Pip and Posy series, Axel Scheffler, simply flip the pages to create some seriously silly mixed-up creatures from frozen lands! Other titles in the series include: Farm, Jungle, Safari, Pets, Ocean, Dinosaurs, Minibeasts

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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 ReviewA vividly visual and hands-on treat for inquisitive babies and toddlers. This clever new bee book is guaranteed to fly off the shelves. * Lancashire Evening Post *A delightful addition to this amazingly popular series, and with the plight of the bee population now so prominent in public awareness, who could resist it? I love the expression on the bee's faces, and of course, there's the wee white mouse to look for too. Perfect! * Sally Pattle Far From the Madding Crowd bookshop, Scotland *A lovely read that is interactive and filled with bright, engaging illustrations. * Mamma Filz *Bees need our help to survive and Usborne are keen to encourage children to learn all about these vitally important insects with the help of fun but informative books guaranteed to keep youngsters flitting from page to page. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisFind out about different kinds of trees around the world, from mangroves and palms to monkey puzzles and oaks. Take a close look at their leaves, seeds and fruits and discover the amazing range of birds, animals and minibeasts that make trees their home.

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Book SynopsisSee the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone -- Season 2 premiering March 16, 2023! Discover what comes next for the daring rogue Nikolai in the riveting sequel to King of Scars.The wolves are circling and a young king will face his greatest challenge in the explosive finale of the instant #1 New York Times-bestselling King of Scars Duology. The Demon King. As Fjerda's massive army prepares to invade, Nikolai Lantsov will summon every bit of his ingenuity and charm - and even the monster within - to win this fight. But a dark threat looms that cannot be defeated by a young king's gift for the impossible. The Stormwitch. Zoya Nazyalensky has lost too much to war. She saw her mentor die and her worst enemy resurrected, and she refuses to bury another friend. Now duty demands she embrace her powers to become the weapon her country needs. No matter the cost. The Queen of Mourning. Deep undercover, Nina Zenik risks discovery and death as she wages war on Fjerda from inside its capital. But her desire for revenge may cost her country its chance at freedom and Nina the chance to heal her grieving heart. King. General. Spy. Together they must find a way to forge a future in the darkness. Or watch a nation fall. Read all the books in the Grishaverse! The Shadow and Bone Trilogy (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy) Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked Kingdom The King of Scars Duology King of Scars Rule of WolvesThe Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous MagicThe Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of MagicThe Lives of Saints Praise for the Grishaverse "A master of fantasy." -The Huffington Post "Utterly, extremely bewitching." -The Guardian "The best magic universe since Harry Potter." -Bustle "This is what fantasy is for." -The New York Times Book Review "[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." -NPR "The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." -Entertainment Weekly "Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." -USA Today "There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." -Vanity Fair "Unlike anything I've ever read." -Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent "Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

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Book Synopsis‘Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases… a great cheer-up book’ The Guardian ‘HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!’ Pamela Butchart ______________________________ A laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin, perfect for fans of Horrid Henry. According to head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt, 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it. But Stanley and Manjit didn’t LITERALLY mean to make their whole class sick with homemade biscuits. And they definitely didn’t LITERALLY mean for Manjit’s dog Killer to eat their teacher’s shoes or for Bruce Bingley’s rat to escape. These things just happened even though they had a FOOLPROOF plan. You see, 4B may be the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. But you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Highly illustrated and featuring two hilarious madcap adventures in one book, these books are just right for children ready for their first chapter books.Trade ReviewThis is LITERALLY the funniest book I've read this year! Fabulous cast of characters, brilliant pace and energetic illustrations. What more could you want? * NetGalley reviewer *4B may be the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD but this is the BEST new funny book I've read this year. It is LITERALLY amazing. So amazing that I swallowed the book in one big gulp ... It's fast-paced, fun, and packed full of high jinks and the most hilarious artwork EVER. NEXT BOOK, PLEASE * NetGalley reviewer *HILARIOUS! Proper laughs! * Pamela Butchart *The Worst Class in the World is brilliantly illustrated by Rikin Parekh, whose clever black and white drawings throughout the book bring to life every awful aspect of the Worst Class in the World, literally! * ReadingZone *This tale is a celebration of learning and friendship, bolstered by Rikin Parekh’s chaotic illustrations, that will cheer children up and get them looking forward to returning to school – and getting up to mischief with their friends – in the not-too-distant future * Teach Primary *Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases, Joanna Nadin’s The Worst Class in the World, illustrated with grubby glee by Rikin Parekh, is a great cheer-up book -- Imogen Russel Williams * The Guardian *Children missing the friendship, fun and chaos of the school day can dive back in by reading The Worst Class in the World [...] Bestselling author Joanna Nadin brings together a lovable cast of characters, skilfully drawn by illustrator Rikin Parekh, in this book packed with laugh-out-loud moments * Scotsman *LITERALLY, one of the most hilarious books I have read in a long time. […]This engaging, laugh-out-loud story is all wonderfully enhanced, from start to finish, by fabulous illustrations by Rikin Parekh, that bring the characters personalities' completely to life. Joyous and silly, this is perfect for those looking for a chapter book to read as a newly independent reader and would be utterly charming as a book to read with a whole class to bring laughter to storytime * Reading Zone *Superbly illustrated throughout, the lively black-and-white drawings bring the zany characters and their chaotic antics to life. Fast-paced and funny, it is bursting with hilarious catchphrases and laugh-out-loud exploits * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisA creative fill-in book conceived with the Science Museum to encourage children to think like an inventor by questioning everything and dreaming up new ideas.Table of ContentsGet started: discover your inventing style; hate something, change something; fill your inventing toolbox; spin the wheel of invention; wreck your tech • Amazing Materials: hunt around your house; feed the birds; invent a new use for paper; sweeten some science; engineer your do • Transport and Machines: slide like a snail; ping your prince; pimp your ride; fly like a bird; turn this book into a machine • At home: eat your dinner; imagineer future tech; be a child genius • AI and Robots: design a robot helper; code a bracelet; follow exact instructions • Buildings: make a structure out of people; build a paper skyscraper; tinker with bridges • Helping People and Planet: get wind (to power a machine); save the planet; read without looking; fight off the plastic attack! • This book thinks it’s a tinkering space

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Book SynopsisA bright and uplifting celebration of cultural diversity, belonging and community, from the creators of the New York Times bestselling picture book, All Are Welcome 'A celebration of a school community... Really uplifting, with bright simple drawings, and plenty to look at and talk about on every page' Independent Let’s go walking down our street. Friends and neighbours here to greet. Oh so many folks to meet. We are all neighbours here. Welcome to a neighbourhood where everyone is welcome. A neighbourhood where children of every culture play together, sharing food and laughter, and learning from each other's traditions. A neighbourhood where diversity is a strength. From the creators of the no.1 New York Times bestselling All Are Welcome comes a triumphant picture book that celebrates diversity, kindness and the power of community. Here, we are ALL neighbours!Trade ReviewA celebration of a school community... Really uplifting, with bright simple drawings, and plenty to look at and talk about on every page * Independent on ALL ARE WELCOME *A celebration as much as it is a story! * Bookbairn on ALL ARE WELCOME *

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Book SynopsisMeet Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox, stars of a delightful new series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner.Molly the hare loves hide-and-seek. You two hide, she tells Olive the owl and Dexter the fox, and then she begins to count: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ready or not here I come. But when she opens her eyes, Molly finds the pair straight away! Soon Molly announces Olive and Dexter have to hide properly. Now she has the opposite problem: her friends have hidden too well... Wherever can they be? This is the first in Catherine Rayner''s adorable new picture-book series delivering the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in an irresistible package for toddlers.Catherine Rayner has a marvellous gift for capturing the souls of animals in a few, rich washes of colour. Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA crazy, noisy twist on a favourite rhyme in a split-page novelty format. There were ten in the bed and the speckled hen said, Roll over! As each animal noisily tumbles out, one by one, their bed gets emptier and the mayhem in the rest of the room gets crazier.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF RIGHT START AWARDS 2021Introduce your baby to first words with this bright, interactive playbook.Name and touch the different foods, from healthy fruit to yummy treats!With textured patches to touch, feel and explore, this bright and sturdy board book with grabbable tabs will engage young children from birth upwards. High-contrast colours and touch-and-feels stimulate a baby''s senses, while encouraging interaction and play.A perfect first words book for all babies and toddlers.Sensory developmentBoosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 0+Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioAlso available: Baby Touch: PlaybookBaby Touch: PeekabooBaby Touch: Vehicles Baby Touch: Animals Baby Touch: Tummy TimeBaby Touch: Night NightBaby Touch: Busy DayBaby Touch: Get DressedBaby Touch: Seasons

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Book SynopsisThis elegant alphabet board book will teach little ones about nature. Following two children on a day in the countryside, beautiful illustrations and visual storytelling bring a narrative feel to this book for very young readers. The first in a series of concept books created for the National Trust, this is a board book to visit again and again.

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Book SynopsisA gloriously illustrated celebration of trailblazing women. Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, from both the ancient and modern worlds. The book also contains fascinating infographics and an illustrated scientific glossary. The extraordinary women profiled include well-known figures like the physicist and chemist Marie Curie, as well as lesser-known pioneers such as Katherine Johnson, the African-American mathematician who calculated the trajectory of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists and beyond ...Trade ReviewThis is most definitely a book to be read by your daughters and your sons and one which is sure to inspire a future generation of 'Women In Science'. * The Bookbag *Readers will find a wide variety of nationalities, ethnic backgrounds, orientations and social classes. Girls will find someone who looks like them. Hooray! And it's not just a selection of the usual suspects either - Marie Curie is here, yes, but so are less famous women who were and are no less pioneering and brilliant. ...... and you know, Women in Science is also beautiful. Ignofotsky is a graphic designer and she has produced here not just beautiful illustrations that draw the eye and persuade it to linger, but also a great density of information distilled into nuggets of wonderful clarity. I could look at this book for hours. I wish I could have owned it as a child because I just know I would have returned to it over and over again.Highly, highly recommended. * The Bookbag *A fascinating and superbly presented book * Parents In Touch *I am in love with this book ... all girls should have a copy * Waterstones.com *Gorgeously illustrated ... Ignotofsky introduces us to a succession of extraordinary individuals * Teach Primary *A wonderful celebration of pioneering female scientists ... truly inspirational * South Wales Evening Post *A wonderful celebration of the achievements of the intrepid women from both the ancient and the modern worlds ... Inspiring and informative * Surrey Advertiser *Thoroughly inspiring and informative: a must for every child * Book Trust *Women in Science - what an absolutely beautiful AND brilliant book! * Cherry Healey *A stunning book celebrating the contributions of 50 trailblazing women. * Little London *The history of science is full of the achievements of women scientists and they are celebrated in this fascinating book which will be an inspiration to all young people looking to a career in science - and will hopefully encourage those who still feel science is a man's world. * Parents In Touch *One of the attractions of this book is the sheer variety of women represented. It is inspirational for any young child to see the contribution of female talent to so many significant scientific advances. * The Carousel *This is a treasury of fascinating information beautifully illustrated. A book that will inspire future generations of women scientists, the secret to success remains the same, "creativity, persistence and a love of discovery were the greatest tools these women had. * Royal Society *With short, inspiring stories and the accessibility of a graphic novel, Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed The World is the perfect book to share with the science- and tech-minded people (male and female, young and old) in your life ... The must-read, girl-power STEM book. * InStyle.com *The book is a beautifully curated collection of personal narratives from female scientists from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines, with a dash of whimsy thrown in. * Upworthy *If there were constellations celebrating the incredible accomplishments of women in science, Rachel Ignotofsky's illustrations would serve as the blueprints. Women in Science captures the joy of so many essential discoveries while also celebrating the extraordinary lives of the women who've achieved them. -- Rachel Swaby, author of Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science and the WorldThough the number of women working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacture (STEM) is slowly on the increase, there is still a huge abscence of women pursuing jobs within the sector today. And that is exactly why young readers need a book like Women in Science! Ignotofsky explores a subject matter that is not only relevant but, in my opinion, essential for inspiring the next generation of female pioneers for the future. What I love most about the look and feel of this book is that it uses colorful infographics. It is, in no way, prissy or feminine. And with a real mixed bag of over fifty women discussed, with more mentioned at the back, you can't help but read it and think how great an addition it would be to any school library. * The School Librarian *Table of Contents 6: Introduction 8: Hypatia 10: Maria Sibylla Merian 12: Wang Zhenyi 14: Mary Anning 16: Ada Lovelace 18: Elizabeth Blackwell 20: Hertha Ayrton 22: Karen Horney 24: Nettie Stevens 26: Florence Bascom 28: Marie Curie 30: Mary Agnes Chase 32: Timeline 34: Lise Meitner 36: Lillian Gilbreth 38: Emmy Noether 40: Edith Clarke 42: Marjory Stoneman Douglas 44: Alice Ball 46: Gerty Cori 48: Joan Beauchamp Procter 50: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin 52: Barbara McClintock 54: Maria Goeppert-Mayer 56: Grace Hopper 58: Rachel Carson 60: Lab tools 62: Rita Levi-Montalcini 64: Dorothy Hodgkin 66: Chien-Shiung Wu 68: Hedy Lamarr 70: Mamie Phipps Clark 72: Gertrude Elion 74: Katherine Johnson 76: Jane Cooke Wright 78: Rosalind Franklin 80: Rosalyn Yalow 82: Esther Lederberg 84: Statistics in STEM 86: Vera Rubin 88: Annie Easley 90: Jane Goodall 92: Sylvia Earle 94: Valentina Tereshkova 96: Patricia Bath 98: Christiane Nusslein-Volhard 100: Jocelyn Bell Burnell 102: Sau Lan Wu 104: Elizabeth Blackburn 106: Katia Krafft 108: Mae Jemison 110: May-Britt Moser 112: Maryam Mirzakhani 114: More women in science 116: Conclusion 118: Glossary 120: Sources 122: Acknowledgements 124: About the author 126: Index

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of One Snowy Night comes this entertaining new novelty board book for the youngest of Percy fans!Percy the park keeper is playing hide-and-seek with his animal friends! Who's hiding in the grass? And who's hiding under the blanket? Lift the flaps in this fun interactive book to help Percy find everyone!Percy and his friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years

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Book SynopsisFrom two of the biggest names in children''s publishing, this is an inspiring guide to wordplay for young readers, their parents and teachers.I'm ready for spaghettiWill you getti the spaghetti?Don't say, Not yetti spaghetti!cos I'm all setti for spaghetti.Fizzing with rhythm, energy and laughter, the 30 poems in Ready for Spaghetti delight in the details of children''s daily routines. Up, up, uppity-up!, the first poem announces, while the artwork shows a child leaping out of bed, ready to begin their morning; Hush and a hush, soft and low, chants the final poem, as children snuggle under their blankets after their day''s adventures. Full of affectionate observations of young children, which are beautifully continued in Polly Dunbar''s warm-hearted pictures, Michael Rosen''s poems are ideal for reading aloud with toddlers ... and many grown-ups will soon know them by heart!

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Book SynopsisShirley Hughes illustrated more than 200 children's books and is one of the best-loved writers for children, known for her beloved classics including the Alfie and Annie Rose stories, and Dogger. Shirley Hughes was born in West Kirby, near Liverpool, in 1927, and studied fashion and dress design at Liverpool Art School, before continuing her studies at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art in Oxford. She started her career as a freelance illustrator in London, illustrating other writers' work, including Noel Streatfeild, Alison Uttley, Ian Seraillier and notably Dorothy Edwards's My Naughty Little Sister series.Shirley began to write and draw her own picture books when her children were young. Her first book - Lucy and Tom's Day - was published in 1960, and she followed it with, among others, Dogger, and the Alfie series. Her books include the wordless picture book Up and Up, collection of rhymes and poems Trade ReviewNo one can match Shirley Hughes in the simple mastery of both words and pictures * Times Educational Supplement *

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