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Penguin Putnam Inc Sankofa: A Culinary Story of Resilience and Belonging
What if home was a place you’ve never been? For Kofi, a first-generation Ghanaian American boy, home is a country called Ghana. But it’s a place he’s never been. When tasked to bring a dish that best represents his family’s culture to school for a potluck lunch, Kofi is torn. With the help of his Nanabarima (grandfather), Kofi learns the hardship and resilience his family has endured - and how food has always been an integral part their story and culture. Sankofa is a reminder that food can transport you to a place called home - even if you’ve never been.
£16.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Save the...Blue Whales
Did you know that a blue whale eats about 50 million calories' worth of krill each day? How about that blue whales' song is louder than a jet engine - so loud that if you heard it above water, it would damage your ears? Or that their eyes are the size of a grapefruit? Perfect for all animal lovers - and blue whale fans in particular - this book is filled with information that young readers will love to learn. From where blue whale habitats are found to what it's like to be a blue whale to why blue whales are endangered and who has been working hard to save them, this gives readers all the facts they need to know to become blue whale experts. Complete with black-and-white photographs, a list of fun blue whale facts, and things that kids can do right this very moment to help save blue whales from extinction, this book, with an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, is a must for every family, school, and community library.
£7.15
Penguin Putnam Inc Good Things
£14.39
Penguin Putnam Inc Lighting the Wick: An Intuitive Guide to the Ancient Art and Modern Magic of Candles
£16.07
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was John McCain?
In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama, becoming a well-known national figure. But his presidential campaign was only one of the many inspirational things John accomplished in his lifetime! John was a decorated member of the US Navy who survived being a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He served as an Arizona senator for thirty years, right up until his passing in 2018. Learn all about John McCain and his life as politician who always tried to work across the aisle and to treat people fairly in this book about the maverick patriot.
£8.46
Penguin Putnam Inc Matchmaker #3
Valentine's Day is approaching, and Miles Lewis doesn't really like all the mush that comes with it. He is excited about the candy experiments they're doing in science class, though. And when his teacher asks for adult volunteers to help out, Miles and his friend Jada share that they're both planning on inviting their grandparents. That's when they realize that Miles's Nana and Jada's Pop Pop have a lot in common - could they be a perfect match?
£7.15
Penguin Putnam Inc Eight Nights of Flirting
£16.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Stack
From the creator of The Box Turtle comes a clever and stunningly illustrated bedtime story about doing (and building!) whatever it takes to reach for the starsLuna begins her stack with a single chair. But it's not quite tall enough. So she adds a stool, then some books . . . and her bed . . . and before she knows it, she's thrown a pile of plates, a bathtub (currently occupied), and a whale up there too. And yet the stack still isn't tall enough. Finally, after she flings and slings bigger and wackier things into the stack, and then climbs and stretches just so, she is able to reach into the sky for just what she wants: a star of her own to use as a night-light!
£13.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Runner's High: How a Movement of Cannabis-Fueled Athletes Is Changing the Science of Sports
£22.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Mi Ciudad Sings
After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican neighborhood might be shaken, but it cannot be broken.As a little girl and her dog embark on their daily walk through the city, they skip and spin to the familiar sounds of revving cars, clanking bikes, friendly barks, and whistling camote carts. But what they aren't expecting to hear is the terrifying sound of a rumbling earthquake...and then...silence. With captivating text and lively, beautiful illustrations, this heartwarming story leaves readers with the message that they can choose to be strong and brave even when they are scared, and can still find joy and hope in the midst of sadness.
£14.99
Penguin Putnam Inc You Are My Favorite Color
A lyrical story of parental love that celebrates and takes pride in the many shades of brown skin. Perfect for fans of I Am Enough, Hey Black Child, Hair Love, and Our Skin.When you ask me why your skin is brown,I will tell you that you are my favorite color.I will say that your skin was decided long, long ago.Time was just waiting for you. So begins a mother’s celebration of her children's brown skin, told through warm and vivid poetry. With sweeping descriptions of what brown skin means—it is the brawny bear whose paws know the ground of its home, the sequoia tree that reaches up and touches the sun, the glossy shell of roasted chestnuts—this is a book that empowers as it embraces, and that reminds young readers that they have shades of color that only they can discover and express. With beautiful, lyrical text by powerhouse poet Gillian Sze and vibrant, engaging art by illustrator Nina Mata, the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of LeBron James's I Promise, this is more than a story of love—it is a song that rings out for brown kids everywhere. Praise for You Are My Favorite Color: "This is a sweet, languorous celebration of brown skin in all its infinite shades and of multiracial, multifaceted families. Lovely." --Kirkus Reviews
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Pilot's Daughter: A Novel
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Penguin Putnam Inc Becoming Heroines: Unleashing Our Power for Revolution and Rebirth
£22.49
Penguin Putnam Inc The Stars Beckoned: Edward White's Amazing Walk in Space
Edward White loved the night, lived where stars were big and bright. The evening sky - so wide, so high. Made him wonder. Made him sigh. Edward White was the first American astronaut to walk in space. But before his spacewalk, he was just a boy who loved the stars. As he grew up, he would look up at the night sky in wonder - he knew that, one day, he would visit the stars themselves. In this touching and poignant picture book biography, we see how Edward’s passion for the stars shaped the course of his life, and how he came to realise, even in the depths of space, what was ultimately most important to him - his family.
£12.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Grandma's Gardens
From mother-daughter team Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton comes a celebration of family, tradition and discovery, and an ode to mothers, grandmothers and the children they love.Grandma Dorothy shared her love of gardens with her daughter, Hillary, and her granddaughter, Chelsea. She taught them that gardens are magical places to learn, exciting spaces for discovery, quiet spots to spend time with family and beautiful areas to share stories and celebrate special occasions. But most of all, she taught them that in her gardens, her love grew and blossomed.In this inspiring and heartwarming mother-daughter story, Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton team up to show readers how sharing the things we love with the people we love can create powerful, everlasting bonds between generations.Praise for Grandma's Gardens:"A deeply affectionate tribute to the bounty of nature and the love of gardening." --Publishers Weekly"Filled with mindfulness, the story inspires children to reflect on family and keep memories alive." --Booklist
£14.99
Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted: Harriet Tubman
Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become one of the most successful, determined and well-known conductors of the Underground Railroad. With her family’s love planted firmly in her heart, Harriet looked to the North Star for guidance - and its light helped guide her way out of slavery. Her courage made it possible for her to help others reach freedom too. In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney, readers learn about the amazing life of Harriet Tubman - and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton!
£6.52
Penguin Putnam Inc Let's Talk
£24.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Rise and Shine: An Astrological Guide to How You Show Up in the World
£18.61
Penguin Putnam Inc Rock the Boat: A Novel
£13.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Why Soccer Matters
£16.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Garfield Hogs the Spotlight: His 36th Book
£11.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Ghost Times Two
£7.78
Penguin Putnam Inc Patterned After Death
£7.78
Penguin Putnam Inc Egg Drop Dead
£8.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Crepe Factor
£9.31
Penguin Putnam Inc The Body Art Book: Complete guide to tattoos, Piercings, and Other Body Modifications
£15.22
Penguin Putnam Inc The Chinese Vegan Kitchen: More Than 225 Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Dishes from the Culinary Regions of China
£18.61
Penguin Putnam Inc 5 Factor Fitness: The Diet and Fitness Secret of Hollywoods A-List
£15.22
Penguin Putnam Inc The Challenge of Command: Reading for Military Excellence
£16.07
Penguin Putnam Inc Reading by the Colors: Overcoming Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities Through the Irlen Method
£15.22
Penguin Putnam Inc The Giving Way to Happiness: Stories and Science Behind the Life-Changing Power of Giving
£16.07
Penguin Putnam Inc The Book of Truth: The Master Trilogy: Book II
£15.99
Penguin Putnam Inc It's Ok to Go Up the Slide: Renegade Rules for Raising Confident and Creative Kids
£14.38
Penguin Putnam Inc This Book Was a Tree: Ideas, Adventures, and Inspiration for Rediscovering the Natural World
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Penguin Putnam Inc Passing
£20.34
Penguin Putnam Inc.,US The Last Unicorn
INCLUDES A NEW INTRODUCTION BY PATRICK ROTHFUSSExperience one of the most enduring classics of the twentieth century and the book that The Atlantic has called “one of the best fantasy novels ever.”The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone......so she ventured out from the safety of the enchanted forest on a quest for others of her kind. Joined along the way by the bumbling magician Schmendrick and the indomitable Molly Grue, the unicorn learns all about the joys and sorrows of life and love before meeting her destiny in the castle of a despondent monarch—and confronting the creature that would drive her kind to extinction....In The Last Unicorn, renowned and beloved novelist Peter S. Beagle spins a poignant tale of love, loss, and wonder that has resonated with millions of readers around the world.“Peter S. Beagle illuminates with his own particular magic.”—Ursula
£18.00