Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisWhere does luggage go after check in? What happens in the control tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap book takes you behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets of the airport – from a peek inside the cockpit to the hustle and bustle of departures. In this follow-up to How Cities Work, we explore the earliest airports through to today’s giant transport hubs and what airports could look like in the future. Packed with amazing facts and illustrations from James Gulliver Hancock, it’ll surprise and delight readers young and old, ensuring they never look at air travel in the same way again. Created in consultation with Tom Cornell, VP Airspace / Airfields, Americas at Landrum & Brown. Contents include: Airports Through the Ages The Great Get-to-the-Airport Race Find Your Way Round the Airport The Maintenance Hangar In the Terminal Inside an Aircraft The Control Tower Sees All Preparing Planes Ship That Cargo The Incredible Luggage Journey Airports of the Future About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let’s start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place – inspiring children at home and in school.

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Book SynopsisBy royal invitation, step inside the enchanting world of the Disney Princesses. Travel to faraway lands to explore the castles of your favourite Disney Princesses. Journey inside their enchanting homes, where dreams come true, to discover bravery, adventure and a little bit of magic. From fairy-tale castles perched on mountains or rolling hills to shimmering palaces under the sea or nestled amongst dunes, Disney Princess fans will love exploring every nook and cranny of their heroes' homes through the detailed cross-sections. Let the magical journey begin!- Featuring spectacular full-colour illustrations of the exteriors, cross sections and room details, this book will delight Princess fans. - Explore the castles and palaces of Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Merida, Mulan, Rapunzel and Snow White.- Meet the characters who call the castles home, and follow the Princesses' stories as told through the castles they live in.Trade ReviewThe Castle Collection is an utterly gorgeous book. From the moment I saw the gold foiled cover, which sparkles with fairy dust, I knew I was in for a treat. The book is a treasury of nine different Disney castles and palaces. They range from Cinderella's classic fairytale palace to Merida's rugged castle in the Scottish Highlands, and from Ariel's glittering underwater home to Jasmine's gold domed desert palace.I love a good cross-section and this book has nine! They are full-page and full of intricate detail. You could pore over them for hours. They really do give you access all areas. Then for each castle there's a who's who of notable characters, followed by images and information about each of the key rooms. The book is full-colour and it has a sumptuous feel to it. Some of the artwork has never been seen before so it's a real treat for Disney fans. It's a lovely oversize book too which is perfect for showcasing the fabulous illustrations.This is the definitive guide to Disney castles and a fabulous gift for any Disney fan. It's a book they'll treasure and return to time and time again. Quite simply, it's enchanting. * Get Kids Into Books *This is the book for anyone who has ever fantasized about being a princess and owning their very own castle. Take a look inside for an exclusive peep behind the palace walls. Sweep through the ballroom of Cinderella's castle, take a private tour of the Sultan's palace with Princess Jasmine, and watch out for that spindle in Sleeping Beauty's castle! You can also visit the homes of Belle, Merida, Milan, Rapunzel and Snow White.Including never-before-seems artwork, cross-sections and character introductions, this gorgeous foiled book is a must-have for any true Disney Princess! * Library Girl and Book Boy *We're kicking off 2019 with a book that gathers together some truly amazing and desirable residences. Who would live in places like this?Princesses. Disney Princesses, of course and in "The Castle Collection" you'll step inside some of the most famous and incredible locations from some of your favourite Disney Princess movies.This sumptuous collection from Studio Press uses brilliant artwork, cutaways and scenic illustrations to show off the insides of those amazing palaces.Everyone from Merida to Mulan, Cinderella to Rapunzel puts in an appearance - and if you've recently giggled along with their antics in "Ralph Breaks the Internet" (alongside Vanellope Von Schweetz) you'll know these sassy gals love comfort and luxury.The illustrations are truly magical, as are the descriptions of the various rooms inside each castle and palace.It's more than just a production art book, definitely offering lots of glimpses at how designers reflected the overall look and feel of each of the movies in a thoughtful and integrated way.We love all things Disney so this book was absolutely perfect for us. * Read it Daddy *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2018 & THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER (April 2018) ___________'This book can save lives. This book can change lives. This book can help to bring forth another generation of boys who dare to be different.' Benjamin Zephaniah___________Daniel Radcliffe, Galileo Galilei, Nelson Mandela, Louis Armstrong, Grayson Perry, Louis Braille, Lionel Messi, King George VI, Jamie Oliver... all dared to be different.Prince charming, dragon slayer, mischievous prankster... More often than not, these are the role-models boys encounter in the books they read at home and at school. As a boy, there is an assumption that you will conform to a stereotypical idea of masculinity.But what if you're the introvert kind? What if you prefer to pick up a book rather than a sword? What if you want to cry when you're feeling sad or angry? What if you like the idea of wearing a dress?There is an ongoing crisis with regards to young men and mental health, with unhelpful gender stereotypes contributing to this malaise. Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different offers a welcome alternative narrative. It is an extraordinary compilation of 100 stories of famous and not-so-famous men from the past to the present day, every single one of them a rule-breaker and innovator in his own way, and all going on to achieve amazing things. Entries include Frank Ocean, Salvador Dalí, Rimbaud, Beethoven, Barack Obama, Stormzy, Ai Weiwei and Jesse Owens - different sorts of heroes from all walks of life and from all over the world.A beautiful and transporting book packed with stories of adventure and wonderment, it will appeal to those who need the courage to reject peer pressure and go against the grain. It is the must-have book for all those boys who worry about stuff and all those parents who worry about their boys who worry about stuff. It will educate and entertain, while also encourage and inspire.*For tales of even more brilliant men who have dared to be different, STORIES FOR BOYS WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENT 2 is out now!*Trade ReviewThis book can save lives. This book can change lives. This book can help to bring forth another generation of boys who dare to be different. * Benjamin Zephaniah *[The stories] coalesce into a rousing symphony of against-the-odds achievement. * Financial Times *[This] will help to inspire a younger generation to understand that you don't have to be tough, strong and a dragon killer to be worthwhile. * Stylist *Offer[s] a refreshing twist . . . and will encourage young boys to resist the gender stereotypes that can damage men as much as women. * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisThe beloved childhood classic by Johanna Spyri is now available in a sumptuous new gift book edition with beautiful new art.When five-year-old orphan Heidi is sent to live in the Swiss Alps with grumpy Grandpa, the rest of the village take pity on her. But Heidi soon discovers that her grandpa is gentle and kind behind his scowl, and she loves her new life running wild in the mountains with the goats, the flowers and her best friend Peter. That is, until Heidi is forced to move far away to the soot and smoke of Frankfurt to be the companion to an unwell girl. Will she ever return to her true home in the mountains?A beautiful picture book retelling for young children by award-winning author Jeanne WillisDiscover more beautiful gift books in the Nosy Crow Classic range including The Velveteen Rabbit and Peter PanA timeless keepsake gift with beautiful illustrations by Briony May Smith that will be treasured by generations.With sumptuous details including cloth binding, foil cover, full colour illustrations throughout, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker and head and tail bands.

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Book SynopsisA cute little board book edition of this funny Christmas story for toddlers, from Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler.The perfect stocking-filler! It's Christmas time and Pip and Posy are busy decorating the tree with tasty candy sticks, and beautiful biscuits, and a delicious-looking sugar star. But the strange thing is that every time Posy goes out of the room, when she returns, there's one less decoration on the tree. Eventually, there are NO decorations left AT ALL . . . Oh, dear! All young readers will enjoy the moment when Posy finds Pip lying on the sofa, feeling sick, but will they guess how she decides to tackle Pip? A charming new Pip and Posy story about the problems caused by telling fibs, with gentle lessons about being kind and tooth-brushing! With many more titles in the series to collect, including: The Snowy Day, The Super Scooter and The Bedtime Frog.

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Book Synopsis From Humpty Dumpty to Hey Diddle Diddle, introduce little ones to the joy of nursery rhymes with bright, beautiful artwork and easy-to-lift card flaps revealing a hidden surprise on every page! Featuring 14 favourite rhymes to read together - and a QR code to scan with rhymes to listen to and sing along with - this gorgeous gift book will be treasured forever and reached for time and time again. With bright, beautiful artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, illustrator of the bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series.

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Book SynopsisAn exciting adventure, filled with magic, fun, friendships and weird and wonderful creatures! The story introduces readers to some brain-bendy puzzles and might just convince you that up is down and down is up...

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Book SynopsisGleaming and sparkling, the coral sea Is a place of magical mystery. A gorgeous picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup! Discover a world beneath the waves that is teeming with life, from tiny, graceful seahorses to darting tropical fish, and from electric eels to humpback whales. Lyrical text by Patricia Hegarty and stunning artwork by the award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup capture a colourful array of sea creatures in this delightful peep-through picture book. Die-cuts reveal fascinating creatures and vibrant artwork is paired with gentle text to capture the world beneath the waves. Also available in the Peek-through Nature series: Don't miss the full range of stunning picture books that focus on the natural world, including Moon, Bee, Tree and Home! For more Britta Teckentrup books that explore social themes, don’t miss We Are Together, Under the Same Sky, Kindness Grows and A Happy Place.

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Book SynopsisA fun, fresh and fast-paced series based on African mythology, YOMI is an adventure full of heart and humour. Yomi and her younger brother Kayode are supposed to be on the trip of a lifetime visiting The Gambia with their Uncle Olu. Instead, their uncle’s work has made this the most boring holiday ever! But when Yomi witnesses the Dragon King, Ninki Nanka, being kidnapped from the sky, things get a lot more exciting. Determined to save him, Yomi and Kayode uncover secrets and meet many magnificent beasts – but will it be enough to save Ninki Nanka? BEAST QUEST meets Pokémon, the series is perfect for fans of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, FUTURE HERO and DRAGON MOUNTAIN.

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Book SynopsisThe Magical Unicorn Society is opening its doors once again to reveal an exciting and previously undiscovered family of unicorns called Dark Hearts. Long ago, there was a conflict among the unicorn families and a ninth blessing was banished from our world to a dreadful place full of terrifying beasts called the Shadow Realm. Here, they were forced to live in exile alongside the creator of these malevolent creatures, the Demon King. This beautifully illustrated book brings together the untold stories of the Dark Hearts, including rare encounters with them from all over the world. The book culminates in an epic battle between the nine unicorn families and the Demon King in an effort to protect all life on Earth. Featuring fact files which examine what the Dark Hearts look like and what their powers are, this compendium presents everything readers need to know about these beautiful and elusive creatures. Also available in the series:The Magi

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Book SynopsisTwo very different boys, one new family, a shared struggle and a big secret. Tommy is talented, cool, a young offender, and dyslexic. Ryan is smart, uncool, well-behaved, and dyslexic. The two develop an unlikely friendship. As Ryan helps Tommy to read, a secret is revealed that will change their lives forever. Prize-winning Malcolm Duffy's third novel explores the joys and challenges of dyslexia in a story full of his hallmark heart and humour. For 12+. Reviews for Read Between the Lies: 'A grippingly unfolding domestic drama... The book's two engaging narrators learn and teach the value of empathy with others' Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week 'An honest, open family drama shining a light on dyslexia' Sunday Express 'An engaging book for young readers... with lies, secrets, and dyslexia at the heart of the story'Armadillo MagazineTrade ReviewA grippingly unfolding domestic drama... The book's two engaging narrators learn and teach the value of empathy with others * Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *An honest, open family drama shining a light on dyslexia * Sunday Express *An engaging book for young readers... with lies, secrets, and dyslexia at the heart of the story * Armadillo Magazine *'A funny, raw and heartfelt teen story that sensitively explores the impact of dyslexia’ -- Chris Soul, reviewer and teacherWell-paced and highly engaging, readers will be surprised by more than one satisfying twist * BookTrust, Book of the Month *This brilliant story about a blended family also explores the joys and challenges of dyslexia * The Week Junior *This book has very real, appealing characters – and lots of extremely funny moments * Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisA Wild West-set graphic novel for young readers who love crime fighting, gutsy girls - and dinosaurs! Perfect for fans of the Hilda and Lumberjanes series.In the town of Little Spittle, there are cowgirls, dinosaurs and crime-busting adventures! Abigail, who has always dreamed of becoming a sheriff's deputy, lives on the outskirts of town with her pet dinosaur, Rootbeer. Meanwhile, Clementine, daughter of the sheriff, was born into the life of fighting crime.But when the Bandit Queen gets hold of some strange, dark magic, it's up to Clem, Abigail and Rootbeer to team up, defeat the Bandit Queen and save their beloved town from bandits, dinomagik and undercover attacks.In a hilarious tale of two unlikely friends, Clem and Abigail show us how bravery comes in many forms, and working together makes an unstoppable team - all while on an action-packed adventure in an incredible setting!

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Book SynopsisFirst name . . . Action. Second name . . . Dude. Get ready for his third adventure!So don''t panic... I won''t say it. People might get scared. I''d better not mention there''s a HUGE DEADLY MUTANT SHARK on the loose... whoops!Luckily Action Dude is on hand to help.Third in a full-colour graphic novel series about an incredible action hero who is also a nine-year-old boy.

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Book SynopsisFind out the secrets behind a beautiful, hidden garden and what really happens when you wish upon a star!Our Easier Classics range transforms the world's greatest stories into inclusive and entertaining books, giving everyone the opportunity to read these world-renowned titles.

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Book SynopsisFilled with simple, black-and white images including a cat, toad, witch, wizard, monster and many more. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and, hey presto, vibrant colours magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

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Book SynopsisFilled with simple, black-and white images including love birds, bear hugs, snuggle bunnies and many more. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as uplifting colours magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

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Book SynopsisAlice Beecham (Author) Alice Beecham was born and raised in Australia, where she studied Writing at the University of Canberra. She came to the UK to complete her degree and decided to stick around. When she's not writing, Alice likes to bake, play boardgames and go to the theatre.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisFelicity Brooks (Author) Felicity has worked for Usborne for over 30 years and has written and edited hundreds of titles, from books on tractors to genetics, from Shakespeare to mental health, and plenty of sparkly unicorns. Felicity is an expert in making tricky topics friendly and accessible to young children and recently has been writing books that celebrate feelings, friendship, empathy, families, and diversity. When she's not writing or researching very specific details on dinosaurs, Felicity can be found tramping through fields and forests foraging for food or just curled up with a bag of Twiglets, a couple of cats and a crossword.

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Book SynopsisStarring astronauts, aliens and the wonders of the universe, this puzzle book is packed with mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, simple logic puzzles and wordsearches. It will keep children entertained while developing their skills in reading, counting and observation - ideal for journeys, holidays and times when the dark brings play indoors.

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Book SynopsisJoin the animal friends as they encounter all kinds of exciting vehicles. Use the special pen provided to solve mazes, trace the dotted lines, finish dot-to-dot pictures and spot differences, then wipe the pages clean and do them all again. This fun book is a perfect way for young children to develop vital counting, observation and pen control skills.

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Book SynopsisDiscover wicked witches, ghoulish ghosts, haunted houses and more inside this fun book!Get ready for Halloween with this super spooky colouring book, filled with over 90 pages of amazing artwork. - 96 pages of spooky artwork!- Simple and easy to colour in- Bold lines help children to work on their pen control- Hours of calming fun- Helps to boost creativity

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Book SynopsisIncludes 4 awesome stamper pens to bring each fun farm scene to life

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Book SynopsisDiscover dinosaurs as you've never seen them before, with giant pages packed with facts to learn and flaps to lift

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Book SynopsisEnjoy a 5-minute story every day of the week with this charming collection of stories all about kindness!From helpful friends to super-kind superheroes, there are so many thoughtful characters to meet! With 7 adorable stories, you''ll love reading these tales again and again.- Perfect for bedtime stories- Simple text makes it easy for youngsters to develop their reading skills- With stories focused on kindness, this is sure to encourage empathy early in a child''s emotional development- Beautiful and bright illustrations will keep children engaged and spark their imagination- A gorgeous gift for any toddler or child

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Book SynopsisDoodle and colour awesome images in Tom Gates Colourmania

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Book SynopsisAGE RANGE 2 - 5The Fuzzy Faced Flim Flum by Hannah Dawn Gold is a humorous story of companionship for youngsters. When something goes missing, a search is soon underway, with the help of a puppy, a cat and a wise little mouse. The mouse knows the missing thing couldn't have been moved by any of them, so it must have been hidden by a strange creature called a fuzzy faced flim flum, which lives in our homes, getting up to mischief and causing chaos when our backs are turned.This light-hearted tale, written in an easy, rhyming style, encourages readers to have confidence when things aren't going their way. It is a book which may be helpful for readers who are finding it difficult to cope with change or disruption to routine, because Sometimes life is confusing, sometimes words don't rhyme. But there's no sense in a world that makes sense all the time.As the characters help each other hunt for the missing item, their adventure takes readers on a journey where they learn that sometimes we l

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Book SynopsisA brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum.Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating renaissance Florence facts and over 100 other things to find - from an apprentice working on a sculpture to a juggler at a carnival ball - lose yourself in Michelangelo's Italy with this brilliantly interactive book! The perfect book for fans of Where's Wally!Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke.Most of the places mentioned in this book still exist in Florence today! Why not follow the story and explore where Tom visits?Have you read Tom's other adventures? Find Tom in Time: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ming Dynasty China, and Ancient Greece

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Book SynopsisGet ready for a fantastical birthday party adventure featuring a dinosaur, dragon, unicorn, pirate . . . and a spaceship full of aliens!If you want the perfect party, never, ever, ever invite this crowd of chaotic guests! The unicorn will demand sparkles and bubbles, the dragon will set fire to your decorations and the fizzy drinks will send the aliens wild! But . . . never, ever, EVER send your guests home! Because a party's only a party if you share it with your friends!Featuring hilarious, colourful scenes with plenty to spot, as well as a simple message about sharing good times with friends, little ones will want to go right back to the beginning and read the book again (and again)!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 SynopsisA brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum.Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Greek facts and over 100 other things to find - from a philosopher giving a speech to an athlete who has dropped their javelin - lose yourself in ancient Greece with this brilliantly interactive book! The perfect book for fans of Where's Wally!Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke.Now in paperback!Have you read Tom's other adventures? Find Tom in Time: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome and Ming Dynasty China

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Book SynopsisA fun and festive Christmas fairy-tale adventure.It's Christmas Eve and Father Christmas has fallen asleep at the Three Bears' cottage but NOTHING will wake him. It's up to Baby Bear and the Fairy-Tale Rescue Rangers to deliver the last presents so EVERY child gets a gift. But how will they cross the Roaring Rushing River, navigate the Deepest Darkest Wood and get past the Most Monstrous Mountain . . . all before the children wake up on Christmas morning?The perfect picture book to share with children from 3+ at Christmas!

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between mothers and their children, featuring flurries of rose gold foil on every page!When I became your mummy,and you cuddled close to me,I knew right from that momentjust how strong our love would be.A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the unconditional love a mother has for her children. Whether chasing butterflies, bounding across meadows, or snuggling down at bedtime, there's nothing this little bunny rabbit loves more than spending time with their mummy.With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Mother's Day or following the arrival of a new baby.

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between father and child, featuring flurries of silver foil on every page!

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Book SynopsisHelp the baby animals find their way home in this fun sliding counter series!Meet baby puppy, baby kitten, baby guinea pig and baby fish - four adorable pets who are lost!

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Book SynopsisWhen Ade moves to London from Nigeria, he knows things will be different, but nothing can prepare him for the ups and downs of his Parson's Road adventures. Ade doesn't always feel welcome in his new community; fitting in is hard, especially as he looks different to everyone else. But Ade is brave and takes on the school bullies, surprising himself and the kids on his new street. His heroic acts and super football skills quickly help him make new friends who will always be there for him.Trade ReviewWhat it's aboutAde is the new kid on his street. That's not easy when you look different to everyone else. Then he meets the Parsons Road Gang and everything changes.Quick review!This will be perfect for the children in our library who particularly love sport, funny books and those we have who might have joined us quite recently from other countries and cultures. It was my book of the week last week, and I am preparing to talk a lot about it with the children, who are already picking it up and asking questions. I look forward to reading more in the series.Longer reviewIn Ade's introduction, he explains that he moved to the UK from Nigeria in the 1980s with his family. They settled in London and their first experiences were not always very warm or welcoming. Ade talks about how difficult it is to move to a new country, let alone a new city, and I was totally there with him! I moved from Canada to Exeter to be with family and, while I am white and not a wheelchair user, I still found it hard, with some people telling me that I was a 'seal basher' and that I was 'too North American'. If young Ade's experiences in this book are based on real events, he had a really awful time of it - his family mocked for being black, he was called 'peg leg' as a result of the caliper he wore on his left leg for support because of his polio. A group of particularly nasty men in a local market shout at Ade and his family: "Oi, why don't you got back to your own country and take the little cripple with you?" - a horrible thing to hear on your journey from the airport to your new home. I think and hope that the situation is better for immigrants nowadays - society does seem more multicultural although of course there will always be those with closed minds, who reject anyone who looks or sounds different.Anyway, on to the review! At first Ade worries about fitting into life in the UK. The local kids are unkind and all Ade wants to do is hide his heritage and his leg. However, at a party his mother throws to celebrate their arrival in the UK, he becomes friendly with a group of boys who call themselves the Parsons Road Gang, and things change for the better. They tell Ade that he is a cyborg because he's 'a human with mechanical enhancements that give them super-strength'. They see his caliper as a strength, a benefit, rather than something to be ashamed of. Ade joins in their football games, and gains another addition to his nickname 'Cat' - ie Cyborg Cat. This is down to his quick reflexes. He's an essential part of their football team and he feels nearly invincible, until his caliper breaks and he faces a long wait for the new one to be ready.At this point, Ade introduces another interesting meditation on how people view those with physical disabilities. In the UK, the solution is a wheelchair to get around in until he can have the new caliper fitted. It's not viewed with any shame whereas in Nigeria, his home country, those who rely on wheelchairs, for example, are only people who beg in the street. It is viewed as something to be ashamed about, not celebrated. So Ade's mother puts him in a buggy instead, which of course attracts many negative and derisive comments. It is only at school, when Ade and his friends see a boy using an impressive-looking wheelchair, that Ade starts to change his own preconceptions, commenting: He'd always thought using a wheelchair meant that a person was helpless. But that boy wasn't helpless.'I think this final realisation sums up the messages behind this book perfectly. Society has some pretty rubbish ideas about people who appear different to others and Ade exposes how incorrect they are, and how they affect the individuals at whom the unkindness is directed. However, Ade and his family also look at their own ideas too, so that this is less a book condemning narrow-mindedness and more one that challenges set ideas in a positive way. This isn't done in a holier-than-thou, preachy way; rather Ade uses humour and action to raise issues within a fast-moving story where everyone has something to learn. * Childtastic Books *Wheelchair basketball star, Paralympian and popular broadcaster Ade Adepitan turns author for this sparkling new adventure series which speaks volumes to a new generation of children. Adepitan contracted polio as a child and lost the use of his left leg. After arriving in London from Nigeria in the Eighties when he was a young boy, he initially he found his new environment daunting and encountered some hurtful and cruel prejudice. But despite being handicapped by an iron leg caliper, he quickly adapted and made friends, and together they formed the Parsons Road Gang. With friendship firmly at the heart of this all-action series, Ade learns that you can overcome all the obstacles thrown at you when you have good friends. In this charming new series, he introduces us to the early years of his life in England and the warmth and solace he found in sharing, caring and playing with his gang of loyal friends. Ade is the new kid on Parsons Road. He knows he should make an effort and make some friends but it's not easy when you look different to everyone else and wear a leg caliper. It's only when Ade sees off some bullies that Dexter, Brian and Shed realise who Ade really is... their new friend, part cyborg ('a human with mechanical enhancements that give them super strength'), part footballing genius and all hero. Over the summer, the boys' days are filled with adventure and laughter but the first day of school is not far away and things are about to change forever. Filled with the lively black and white illustrations of David M.Buisán and with a quirky Eighties retro backdrop, this moving new series has heartwarming messages about the importance of friendship, acceptance and inclusion, and will delight all adventure-loving youngsters. * Lancashire Evening Post *Super-cool presenting dude and all-round awesome guy Ade Adepitanis up next with his debut book for middle grade readers."Ade's Amazing Ade-Ventures: Battle of the Cyborg Cat" introduces young Ade.He is the new kid on Parsons Road. He knows he should make an effort and make some friends but it's not easy when you look different to everyone else. It's only when Ade sees off some bullies that Dexter, Brian and Shed realize who Ade really is: their new friend, part cyborg, part footballing genius and all hero.In a truly fantastic and inspirational superhero adventure for younger middle-graders, Ade creates a new kind of hero that kids of all ages and abilities can look up to. * Read it Daddy *Set in the 1980s, this is the story of a young boy learning to adjust to living in London, following the family's move from Lagos.His parents are keen to embrace their new life in a very different country, while retaining their own culture and principles. Ade is less sure that they can fit in, especially after encounters with some unpleasant attitudes towards his colour and disability (he wears a caliper on his leg as a result of contracting polio when he was very young).However, where friendship is concerned, sport proves to be a great leveller. And before long, he is a member of the Parson's Road Gang with his own nickname, the Cyborg Cat.This first book by Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan offers a fascinating picture of his childhood. With a light touch and plenty of wit, he recalls the influences and events that helped to shape his life and career. We encounter the delightful (and often embarrassing) family, the faithful friends with whom he plays on the streets of East London, as well as the prejudice and the challenges.Entertaining and accessible, this is a book that is sure to achieve its goal of inspiring young people to channel their determination and pursue their own goals. The historical perspective may also encourage the reader to consider how far disability sport and attitudes to disability have come - as well as how far we still have to go. * Book Trust *The story is full of positive messages; Ade has to overcome many hurdles, but is fortunate to have good freinds in the form of the Parson's Road Gang.Throughout the story Ade discovers that he can go to a mainstream school and take part in sports despite the calipers. This is a lovely story based on Ade's real life experiences. It would be well used in class for lessons linker to perseverance and a growth mindset. * School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisDubbin and Todd are at the seaside. Dubbin has his skateboard and Todd's got a blue ball. As they roll along to the pier - disaster! The ball flies over the wall and the Todd disappears. It's Dubbin to the rescue.

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Book SynopsisThe first book in a brand new series charting the extraordinary rise to power of Irini of Athens, Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Seventeen-year-old Thekla needs her quick wits and knife to track down her betrothed, a soldier who has left her at the altar for the third time. Elias the monk travels with her to Constantinople where she meets Irini of Athens, an extraordinarily beautiful orphan who has been brought by powerful Emperor Constantine to marry his son, Co-Emperor Leon. The two women join forces to survive this vigorous, glittering capital of the East, rocked by division and strife. But will Thekla help the ambitious and ruthless Irini of Athens find the power that she craves? More from the Empress Irini Series Poison is a Woman's Weapon Seizing Power (coming soon!) Trade Review'A stunning YA historical read set in 8th century Byzantium Empire... I would binge all the sequels if I had them in my possession.' - Karla Black McClatchey, Reviewer and Great Reads Award 2023 panelist 'A strong feminine story that packs a punch.' - Emma Hardy, Goodreads Reviewer 'Empress Irini of Athens is perhaps one of the most fascinating women from the Byzantine era, if not all of medieval history... I look forward to reading the next in the series, “Poison is a Woman’s Weapon’.' - Miriam Smith, Goodreads Reviewer 'Oh I absolutely adored this one! It sucked me in from the very first page... The book really immerses you in Thekla’s world, it reads a bit like a fantasy in some ways, the mentions of the old Roman empire etc are very evocative.' - Lisa, Goodreads Reviewer 'Janet really had me hooked from the start... With vivid descriptions of what the characters were wearing to the scenes that surrounded them you can feel yourself going back in time while devouring this story.' - Tyler Marshall, Goodreads Reviewer 'Thekla is an absolute gem of a character and I loved her spirit and attitude to life... I would definitely recommend [Betrothal and Betrayal] to history enthusiasts of all ages.' - Mai Taylor, blogger 'I love the setting... It’s really well researched, focusing on the daily life of people in the eastern Roman Empire.' - Damien, Goodreads Reviewer 'Never before have I had such a beautiful detailed book, well besides a Tolkien book... totally immersive reading.' - Debbie (Mystic Moon), blogger 'As someone who loves reading about other ancient cultures this ticked all the boxes... Janet is a wordsmith when it comes to really elevating your surroundings.' - Joe (South Sea Reads), blogger

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Book SynopsisThis new addition to the popular Colour & Pop series combines all the fun of pop-up and colouring books. Cheerful and entertaining fairytale princess scenes to colour and eight sets of simple press-out pieces that can be glued to the book to create amazing pop-ups. * Rewarding activity book that builds skills and confidence. * Combines two popular formats in one book. * Pop-up pieces are stored in a wallet at the back of the book. * Personalised pop-up book created on completion. * Fairytale and animal characters to inspire young children's imagination.

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Book Synopsis A snug-rhyming story set in Brown Bear Wood with 100 cosy things to find.Join the animals in Brown Bear Wood as they keep cosy. Bear keeps cosy by snuggling under a blanket with Papa Bear; Professor Owl keeps cosy by drinking a steaming mug of hot cocoa. For the Little Fawns, it''s reading a book by the fire on a crisp winter''s day. Set to calming rhyming text, with 100 cosy things to spot, this chunky board book makes a wonderful winter gift and is perfect for sharing with your special little person as you snuggle up for bedtime.This board book for children ages 2+ features: A gorgeous cover with gold foil 100 cosy things to find and count Gentle, rhyming text from acclaimed poet Rachel Piercey Intricate illustrations from bestselling artist Freya Hartas - little ones will find new things to spot every timeLook out for other board books in the Brown Bear Wood series, The Great

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Book Synopsis Age range 12+Sometimes it's a giftWhen a thought just appearsLike a flash of lightning A life-changing ideaIf you were to add up Each one of your thoughts Would there be a million A billion or more?At times what we think Is not what we sayWe swallow our secrets And hide them away A poetic rapper and storytelling songwriter, Rob Bradley is using his skills to help young people find and develop their voices.

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Book SynopsisColor like a pop star! Join the colorful pop group XOMG POP! on an amazing choose-your-own-path coloring adventure on a world tour like no other.You’ve won a chance to go on an XOMG POP! tour! Travel the globe with your favorite bandmates, filling the world with color and fun like Brooklynn, Dallas, Penelope, and Tinie T do when they take the stage. This is your XOMG POP! adventure, your way! You’ll make big decisions about where and how the band performs, what adventures they go on, and how you’ll show the world what you’re all about. Outfits, dances, set pieces—it’s all in your hands, so turn up the volume and get ready to color the best world tour ever! 60+ PAGES TO COLOR: With more than sixty pages to color, there’s hours of creative fun with the most fabulous pop group ever! TELL YOUR XOMG POP! STORY: Choose your own path and personalize your tour. With dozens of choices, you can make

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