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Sulwe’s skin is the colour of midnight. She’s darker than everyone in her family, and everyone at school. All she wants is to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey through the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything. In this stunning debut picture book, Lupita Nyong’o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty.
It’s never too early to teach children to be antiracist, and this lift-the-flap book is a great toolkit for young children and their families alike. It is all about recognising and celebrating the differences that make people who they are, and explains in age-appropriate language what racism is and how to help stand up to it.
Meet two cheeky little unicorns in a big rush to grow up, in this beautiful picture book from the award-winning Catherine Rayner.
Congratulations! You’ve just become the leader of your own country! There are a lot of decisions to be made, and not long to make them. The good news is you’ve got your hands on this funny, fact-packed book, covering everything you need to know to rule effectively – no matter where in the world you are. But it’s not just about political systems, elections, climate change, justice and all those other things we hear politicians talking about. You also need to learn how to lead. With essential life and leadership skills and tips – from teamwork, confidence and compassion to discovering who you are and what you believe in – ‘If I Ran The Country’ answers all the questions most often posed by first-time top dogs like you.
Nut isn’t like the other Vikings; he doesn’t climb hills or swim icy lakes. But he does have one great passion – Nut loves to bake cakes! So when Viking Sports’ Day comes round Nut isn’t excited at all – you can’t put sprinkles on a shot put. What will he do instead?! Told in effortless verse, ‘The Viking Who Liked Icing’ is a quirky and original take on realising happiness comes to those who just are themselves.
Tilda’s world is just as she likes it – until one day, it turns completely upside down! All of a sudden, everything is topsy-turvy, and nothing feels right. Things that were once easy now seem incredibly challenging. Can Tilda discover a new way to approach her problems and believe in herself? Bold, bright and empowering, this is an inspiring story about coping with difficult situations. It’s the ideal book for helping children to build resilience and embrace a ‘can do’ approach to life. The perfect springboard for conversations about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing feelings.
Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he’s supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the world: find your favourite book to share with the class tomorrow. What’s a kid to do? How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside of him?
The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea… say something! If you see an injustice… say something! In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference.
Written from a teenager’s perspective, this book talks openly and honestly about what it’s like to have OCD. It is packed with great advice and coping mechanisms, but, most of all, a voice that understands. This new edition includes an additional chapter written 16 years on describing where Joe is now, and how he has learned to overcome OCD.
She survived the hurricane and now Tabby is on the run, hoping she can make it to her old friend Jago before her pursuers catch her. All she has are questions, about the experiments she saw in the basement of her swim school … about who – or what -she is. Denzi is also searching for answers after the storm. But each time he connects with a survivor, they disappear. The environmental activist group The Circle claims responsibility for the hurricane that destroyed Tabby and Denzi’s school and caused great damage around the world. Now they threaten further terror if their demands aren’t met. As the political tension bubbles over into violence, Tabby and Denzi search for the truth.
Born with a serious heart condition, Dara has been waiting for his Big Operation forever, and this summer it’s finally going to happen. The moment his heart is fixed he’ll row out to the island in the bay all by himself just like he’s always dreamed. But when his op is postponed, Dara snaps. When will he get to live his real life? Maybe the adventures he dreams of are simply impossible. And then he finds a girl hiding in the boat shed. She wears animal skins. She has a real live pet wolf. She is, simply, impossible. Could Mothgirl really be from the Stone Age? And what is she seeking on Lathrin Island? As Dara and Mothgirl set out on a wild, windswept sea journey Dara begins to realise that when you stop worrying about what’s impossible, you can do anything.
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