Search results for ""author helen shoesmith""
Hachette Children's Group Our Queen Elizabeth: Her Extraordinary Life from the Crown to the Corgis
Celebrate the Queen's remarkable life with this colourful and charming picture book by historian Kate Williams, taking young readers on an amazing journey through Queen Elizabeth II's seven decades on the throne.Discover everything there is to know about the life and the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II in this beautifully illustrated book. Readers will learn all about Elizabeth II's youth growing up during WWII, how she came to the throne and what it really meant to be the Queen. Along the way, they'll see her sparkling crown jewels and magnificent palaces. They will meet her beloved corgis, horses and of course, her very famous family - including King Charles III. Plus they'll discover lots of amazing facts - such as why the monarch has two birthdays, why the Queen loved to wear bright clothing, and why she was a true world record breaker!This is a perfect gift for all the family, remembering the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth II.
£8.05
Hachette Children's Group Wild Life: The Extraordinary Adventures of Sir David Attenborough
Journey through the jungle and coral reefs, across the African plains and icy poles, and even to the Galápagos Islands, as you discover all there is to know about the world's best-known and best-loved naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, in this beautifully illustrated picture book.From a childhood spent searching for fossils to his awe-inspiring work as a broadcaster and conservationist, learn about Sir David Attenborough's WILD life, as he goes further, higher and deeper than anyone ever before to share our incredible natural world, and embarks on a mission to protect it.A perfect gift for budding naturalists and fans of David's wildlife documentaries.
£8.42
Hachette Children's Group An Invitation to the Ballet Theatre
Grab your very own VIP access pass and enter the wonderful world of the ballet theatre. Have you ever wondered how ballet dancers stay strong and avoid injury? Or how the magical scenes on stage are created by the set department? Step behind the scenes of the ballet theatre with your very own access-all-areas invitation to find out.Discover how stunning costumes are designed and see the thousands of shoes stored in the shoe room. Watch the dancers put on dramatic makeup, elaborate wigs and headdresses to create their characters. Discover the magic and wonder of performance night as the dancers prepare to dance Swan Lake. As you turn the pages you'll read the stories of other famous ballets such as The Nutcracker and The Firebird.With beautifully intricate illustrations, you'll discover more wonderful details each time you return.
£16.99
Simon & Schuster Ltd A Cat's Christmas Carol
It’s Christmas Eve and all the staff in the department store are on their way home for Christmas. All except one . . . Clawdia, the department store’s security cat! She doesn’t see the point in silly festive celebrations and would much rather prowl the corridors making sure everything is in order. But when three cold and lonely visitors turn up at the store, they teach Clawdia a few key lessons about the true meaning of Christmas. A heartfelt holiday story—a great gift for festive fans everywhere!
£6.99
Oxford University Press One Little Bird
When a man cuts down little bird Rosa's tree, she makes herself a new nest at the top of his house and refuses to budge. News of her protest sweeps through the animal kingdom and it inspires other animals to start moving into people's homes in protest too! A funny and heartwarming introduction to an important environmental issue and the power we all have when we work together.
£8.42
