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£20.00A beautiful second volume of Shakespeare retellings, from the master storyteller.
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A beautiful second volume of Shakespeare retellings, from the master storyteller.

Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So when Bird has a secret to tell Bear he will not listen – because he is worried he’ll give it away! And when the pair find out they don’t actually like all the same things, they both agree it doesn’t matter, because the thing they like best of all is being friends with each other.

Funny and thought-provoking answers to curious questions ? in poetry form!

On this island-hopping adventure, readers will come face-to-face with incredible creatures – from the giant tortoises of the Galápagos islands to the leaping lemurs of Madagascar. They’ll visit wonders of the world – both natural and manmade – including the towering Moai statues of Easter Island, swirling Northern Lights in the skies above Svalbard, and ice caves on Mount Erebus. From the bubbling volcanoes of Hawaii to the frozen seas of the Antarctic, Our Islands reveals how life can survive in even the most extreme conditions and why these isolated lands are often home to animals and plants found nowhere else on Earth. Combined with visits to old pirate hide-outs, colourful carnivals, windswept cliffs and untouched rainforests, this breathtaking tour of our planet’s most remarkable islands is for young explorers and budding environmentalists alike.

When a powerful group of aliens threaten Earth, a mysterious species called the Onni offers humanity hope. But there’s a catch. Ninety-one children from across the planet must first prove their worth by competing in a series of trials set on a distant planet. For twelve-year-old Kola, who has long dreamed of going into space, it’s the chance of a lifetime. But once aboard the Onni mothership, Kola finds himself thrown into a misfit team of Champions. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Kola and his team must decide who to trust and what it really means to be a Champion. Because in the end, it’s not about being the smartest or the strongest. It’s about standing together.


Another brilliant bumper book to let your imagination run wild – The Week Junior Big Book Even More of Knowledge! Packed to the brim with brain-expanding facts and mind-blowing information, this book from multi-award-winning children’s magazine The Week Junior is the perfect gift for curious children.

Discover the things we make with plants with best-selling author and science communicator, Jonathan Drori.

Where do swallows go for winter? What’s under Antarctica’s ice? Where on Earth would you find the most money, the deadliest animals, the strangest place names, or the best place to see a tornado or a volcano? From the Roman Empire to medieval sea monsters to shipwrecks, ‘Maptastic!’ showcases the craziest, most mind-blowing, and most spectacular maps you’ve ever seen.

Through 20 projects by designers from across the world, mini designers will learn what good design can accomplish and how to apply those principles in their own creativity. The wide variety of activities and craft techniques means there is something for every interest and mood. Craft projects include making a mixed-media vase inspired by Hella Jongerius, creating a toy race car from recycled materials and designing a map of an imaginary city based on the iconic London Tube map. With fast set-up and clean-down times for every project, this book is perfect for use at home or in schools and play groups, and will make for wonderful creative bonding time between imaginative children and their art-loving grown-ups.

“Relatable characters, familiar scenarios, and gentle humor make this a remarkably satisfying read.” –Horn Book Magazine, Starred Review
The second book in the acclaimed series is now in paperback! From the creators of the Schneider Award-winning books A Friend for Henry and Henry, Like Always, this delightful beginning chapter book about embracing new experiences stars a sweet and sensitive child on the autism spectrum.

Discover the enchanting world of nature’s resilience and the unbreakable bonds between a curious blackbird, a wise owl and a steadfast guardian tree in this beautifully illustrated, lyrical picture book.When a little blackbird questions why an old oak tree just stands there doing nothing, a gentle journey of discovery begins. We see all the ways in which the tree is, in fact, very busy. We learn about how central the tree is central to its ecosystem – the many ways in which it offers shelter and sustenance to the wildlife all around. And when the tree itself is under attack, the blackbird is quick to help defend it.
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