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Africana is a beautiful illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia which takes young readers on a journey around the brilliantly diverse continent.

The extraordinary new young adult novel from bestselling author of If I Stay, Gayle Forman.

The gut-wrenching story of how one of Australia’s finest surfers overcame a brain injury and despair to win an Olympic medal. On the morning of 10 December 2015, Owen Wright entered the water at Pipeline, Hawaii, determined to become a world champion. But after being pounded by a set of monstrous waves, he ended up fighting for life and facing extensive brain trauma. In this inspirational memoir, Wright chronicles the events leading up to that fateful day, as well as the months and years that followed as he battled to regain basic functioning, and eventually the capacity to compete again at the apex of surfing.Against the Water carries the reader back to Wright’s boyhood in the tiny town of Culburra, where his father, determined to raise champions, turned family life into a kind of boot camp. While eccentric, his father’s methods bore fruit: the Wrights of Culburra would become Australian surfing royalty. Owen’s story lays bare the complex relationship with his father – the adoration, the fight for independence, the fallings out, and the reconciliations. Told in a spare, intimate style, Against the Water is the moving account of an athlete who refused to accept that his best days were behind him and raises fundamental questions around family and competition. What, ultimately, is our duty to our children? At what point does bravery become folly? And how much should we sacrifice for the sake of another? ‘Owen was a childhood phenom who grew into the ultimate family man. In between this transition, he took on the world, charged crazy waves, suffered a huge brain injury, and finished off with the all-time sporting comeback!’ Mick Fanning, three-time world champion surfer ‘Whatever it is that Owen is getting himself into, he seems to do it with little to no fear and a massive smile on his face. He’s an inspirational guy, to put it lightly. Owen is one special human!’ Liam Hemsworth, actor ‘Owen Wright has to be the most inspiring person I’ve ever met. His story is one of a childhood prodigy, to facing a near-death experience, to Australian hero . . . This book will inspire and motivate anyone who has had to face adversity whilst following their dreams.’ Kita Alexander, singer-songwriter ‘[A] true fighter’s spirit!' Luke Rockhold, UFC middleweight champion, two-time jiu-jitsu world champion, three-time strikeforce middleweight champion

The evil Shadow Sprites have stolen the Magic Mirror, determined to cause chaos among the forest’s animals. Aisha must harness the power of sapphires to rescue the mirror, and return it to its rightful home in the Magic Forest’s secret vault.

When Aladdin steals a magic lamp, he becomes the master of the genie inside who can grant Aladdin three wishes. But the sultan's evil advisor, Jafar, will stop at nothing to get the lamp for himself. With the Genie's help, can Aladdin defeat Jafar, save the kingdom and win the heart of Princess Jasmine? Enjoy this large size Disney movie storybook, featuring beautifully illustrated pages fans can treasure for years to come.

Alias AnnaA Sydney Taylor Book Award 2023 Middle Grade Notable! A Jewish Book Council Award Middle Grade Finalist! The moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias “Anna”) and her sister Frina outplayed their pursuers while hiding in plain sight during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood with Greg Dawson (Zhanna’s son).She wouldn’t be Zhanna.She’d use an alias.A for Anna.A for alive.When the Germans invade Ukraine, Zhanna, a young Jewish girl, must leave behind her friends, her freedom, and her promising musical future at the world’s top conservatory. With no time to say goodbye, Zhanna, her sister Frina, and their entire family are removed from their home by the Nazis and forced on a long, cold, death march. When a guard turns a blind eye, Zhanna flees with nothing more than her musical talent, her beloved sheet music, and her father’s final plea: “I don’t care what you do. Just live.”This incredible true story in-verse about sisterhood, survival, and music is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Inside Out and Back Again, and Alan Gratz.Includes extensive back matter with original letters and photographs, additional information, and materials for further reading.- A NERDY BOOK CLUB 2022 BEST NOVEL-IN-VERSE BOOK!- A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY 2022 BEST BOOK FOR KIDS!- A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST INFORMATIONAL BOOKS FOR YOUNGER READERS OF 2022!

Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Red Queen and the White Rabbit all make their appearances, and are now familiar figures in writing, conversation and idiom. So too are Carroll's delightful verses such as The Walrus and the Carpenter and the inspired jargon of that masterly Wordsworthian parody, The Jabberwocky.

Through the Looking-Glass the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, containing the famous illustrations by Sir John Tenniel. No greater books for children have ever been written. The simple language, dreamlike atmosphere, and fantastical characters are as appealing to young readers today as ever they were. Meanwhile, however, these apparently simple stories have become recognised as adult masterpieces, and extraordinary experiments, years ahead of their time, in Modernism and Surrealism. Through wordplay, parody and logical and philosophical puzzles, Lewis Carroll engenders a variety of sub-texts, teasing, ominous or melancholy. For all the surface playfulness there is meaning everywhere. The author reveals himself in glimpses.

BIRTHDAY PARTY introduces 20 big-eyed animals from around the world. Their concertina book train is speeding them to a party with 20 pages of food, fun and singalongs to enjoy. Toddlers will love unfolding the chunky pages on their own, while a parent or teacher will find lots of colourful details to point out and comment on every page. AGES: 1 to 3 AUTHOR: Pintachan Spanish artist Pintachan creates lively, whimsical illustrations that are as charming as they are simple and fun. SELLING POINTS: . Encourages toddlers to recognise and name their moods and feelings . Builds word recognition . Improves hand-eye coordination . Helps to instil a love of books and reading . Great gift for toddlers . More than 1.35 metres of fold-out fun

The MONSTER MOOD CHOO CHOO TRAIN introduces and explains 15 common feelings, such as happiness, fear, anger, joy and jealousy. It shows each one in a context toddlers can recognise and understand. AGES: 0 to 3 AUTHOR: Pintachan Spanish artist Pintachan creates lively, whimsical illustrations that are as charming as they are simple and fun. SELLING POINTS: . Encourages toddlers to recognise and name their moods and feelings . Builds word recognition . Improves hand-eye coordination . Helps to instil a love of books and reading . Great gift for toddlers . More than 1.35 metres of fold-out fun