CHILDRENS BOOKS

Discover ancient Greece through the eyes of the young people who live there. Meet teenagers like Timarete, a young woman artist, and Cosimo, a trainee bard. There's Lysander, who wants to be an actor, and Cassie, who wants the right to vote. Sebastian is an oarsman who dreams of owning a market stall, while Agnodike has become a female doctor, against the odds. We'll introduce children working on farms, in pottery workshops and barber's shops. You'll hear the clash of weapons, gossip at the market, music lessons and philosophical debate. You'll even watch the ancient Olympics! AGES: 7 plus AUTHOR: Mary Auld is an award-winning children's author, specialising in information books, from music and art to history and science. Auld is the pen name of Rachel Cooke, editorial director at Hachette Children's for many years. Steph Marshall is a freelance illustrator and printmaker based in Berkshire, UK. She has a particular fascination with maps and her work is often inspired by travel. Working predominantly with digital media, she creates bright, bold and playful illustrations. SELLING POINTS: . Introduces 20 young Greeks and the jobs they are learning . Makes the ancient Greek world more accessible for today's young readers . Shows the lives of girls and women on every page providing an inclusive view of life in the ancient world . Ideal for home & school libraries

Meet the planets and discover why Earth is so special in this heart-warming story about our solar system. Somewhere in our vast universe floats a little blue dot. This dot is Earth and she is surrounded by lots of impressive planets Saturn with his ice-crystal rings and 82 moons, fiery Mars with his huge storms and volcanoes, bright and beautiful Venus... Earth feels small and insignificant, until the other planets tell her why she is the envy of them all. And then another little voice, very close by, has something important to say. A Little Blue Dot is a story packed full of scientific information about the planets in our solar system and space exploration. Told by the planets themselves and charmingly illustrated, this reassuring story will be a hit with readers big and small. AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Maren Hasenjäger is a German illustrator and graphic designer who lives in Münster. A Little Blue Dot was her first children's book for German publisher, Magellan, followed by an Atlas of Oceans and Seas. Maren lives in Münster with her husband and two cats, and her favourite things to draw are children, the universe and animals with party hats.

My Thomas TreasuryExplore the world of Sodor with Thomas and his friends in this beautifully illustrated collection of six classic stories.From daring rescues to hilarious adventures, there's something for every young train enthusiast. All aboard!

Finding My Calm From the award-winning creators of How Do I Feel?, comes an expertly crafted book about building the confidence to overcome stressful moments through a fun, memorable rhyme! Finding My Calm highlights the importance of mindfulness and self-regulating one’s emotions. The gentle narrative and accessible rhyme offers kids a meaningful way to explore mindfulness practices while strengthening their social-emotional learning (SEL). UNPACKING FEELINGS: Educators, therapists, and guardians looking for practical tools to discuss methods of emotional regulation can use Finding My Calm as a springboard for meaningful conversations. REVIEWED BY MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS: All Wildling Books are reviewed by both mental health and parenting professionals and are bolstered with relevant parent/teacher notes, useful exercises, and more. TRUSTED CREATORS: Wildling Books are an award-winning and bestselling creative powerhouse whose books have been recognized in the Storylines Children’s Literature Trust of NZ Book Awards and the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. ‘Finding My Calm is a must-have resource to top up your wellbeing toolkit. Empowering parents and teaching children ways to cope with their big feelings, this is a gorgeous book with a powerful and grounding message for our wee ones. As a mental health advocate and mama, one of my aims is to help children to identify emotions and learn ways to manage them; this book does just that.’ — REBEKAH BALLAGH, Counsellor and Author–Illustrator (Journey to Wellness) Perfect for: - Parents and guardians looking for social-emotional learning (SEL) resources and books to spark conversations around emotions with kids- Teachers, educators, librarians, and caregivers- Kids looking for books about healthy emotional regulation- Fans of Aroha’s Way and Aroha’s Choice and Let it Flow

All The Firsts The perfect gift for new parents, newborns, one-year-olds and an adorable addition to any nursery.  When you’re born, the world is new and there’ll be lots of firsts for you.  From the first smile to the first step, All the Firsts is a heart-tugging and lyrical picture book that celebrates all the milestones in a baby’s first year of life.

A Witch'S Guide To Love And Poison Aamna Qureshi is a Pakistani, Muslim American who adores words. She is the award-winning author of YA fantasy novel, The Lady or the Lion. She grew up on Long Island, New York, in a very loud household, surrounded by English (for school), Urdu (for conversation), and Punjabi (for emotion). Much of her childhood was spent being grounded for reading past her bed-time, writing stories in the backs of her notebooks, and being scolded by teachers for passing chapters under the tables. Through her writing, she wishes to inspire a love for the beautiful country and rich culture that informed much of her identity.

This Is FamilyA heartfelt ode to families from the creative duo behind the bestselling This is Love

Six Of Crows *The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with SHADOW AND BONE, an original series!* Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017, this fantasy epic from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Grisha trilogy is gripping, sweeping and memorable - perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Laini Taylor, and Kristin Cashore. Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams - but he can't pull it off alone. A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction - if they don't kill each other first. An epic new exploration of the Grisha universe from the writer of SHADOW AND BONE, SIEGE AND STORM, and RUIN AND RISING, totally consuming for both old fans and new.

Abc Of Dolly Parton Celebrate legends who changed the world by singing along to rhyming ABC lullabies. Join Dolly Parton on an alphabet journey from her Tennessee beginnings to country music star and cultural icon. Young children will love this vibrantly illustrated first biography and so will Dolly fans of all ages!

Look And Play: A Snugglepot And Cuddlepie First Activities Book(May Gibbs)Learn lots of fun ways to play with May Gibbs’ Bush Babies and their friends!