Publication Date: 5 October 2023 The Blurb The multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question: how does Santa go down the chimney?When Santa arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there’s no chimney? Maybe he … Continue reading How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney? by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
Month: Nov 2023
A Very Curious Christmas by Maddie Moate, illustrated by Paul Boston
Publication Date: 12 October 2023 The Blurb Have you ever wondered why crackers go bang? Or where Christmas trees come from? Or why brussels sprouts make you fart?Maddie Moate is here to answer these questions and many more! From how toys work to where gingerbread comes from.You'll explore the science behind fairy lights, snowflakes, reindeer … Continue reading A Very Curious Christmas by Maddie Moate, illustrated by Paul Boston
Small, Speckled Egg by Mary Auld, illustrations by Anna Terreros-Martin
Publication Date: 15 August 2023 The Blurb This story starts with a small, fragile egg. Inside a life is forming. What emerges is one of the most impressive birds on the planet - an Arctic tern. Read about her life and follow her record breaking journey from the top of the world to the bottom. … Continue reading Small, Speckled Egg by Mary Auld, illustrations by Anna Terreros-Martin
Stepfather Christmas by L.D. Lapinski
Publication Date: 12 October 2023 The Blurb It's 25 days until Christmas...And 10-year-old Harper gets a surprise when Mum announces she's bringing her new boyfriend Nick home for the holidays!Nick seems nice enough. But why do strange Christmassy things happen whenever he's around? Like snow falling only in the family's garden? Or a reindeer suddenly … Continue reading Stepfather Christmas by L.D. Lapinski
What Was It Like To Be An Ancient Roman by David Long, illustrated by Stefano Tambellini
Publication Date: 7 September 2023 The Blurb Who were the Romans and how did this small tribe come to dominate Italy before establishing the largest empire the world has ever seen? Why were the Romans such brilliant innovators, responsible for inventions including newspapers, concrete, surgeon’s tools and even an efficient postal system? What made their … Continue reading What Was It Like To Be An Ancient Roman by David Long, illustrated by Stefano Tambellini
The Puppets Of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Julie Morstad
Publication Date: 2 November 2023 The BlurbOnce, there was a king. And a wolf. And a girl with a shepherd’s crook. And a boy with a bow and arrow. And also, there was an owl... They were puppets, and they were waiting for a story to begin. The Review A delightful and original fairytale where … Continue reading The Puppets Of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Julie Morstad
Cosmic Wonder: Halley’s Comet and Humankind by Ashley Benham-Yazdani
Publication Date: The Blurb 'The first time the comet visited Earth, nobody noticed. Well, almost nobody...'This is an exciting exploration of the Earth's changes and developments – both good and bad – from the unique perspective of an ever-returning comet, whose passing was first recorded in 240 BC. With each orbit, readers will see the … Continue reading Cosmic Wonder: Halley’s Comet and Humankind by Ashley Benham-Yazdani
Ice Journey Of The Polar Bear by Martin Jenkins, illustrated by Lou Baker-Smith
Publication Date: The Blurb It snowed last night. The first fall of the season. More is on its way. For this polar bear, this is a sign it's time to make a den, a safe place to sleep through the harsh Arctic winter and to give birth to her cubs. But the Arctic is changing; … Continue reading Ice Journey Of The Polar Bear by Martin Jenkins, illustrated by Lou Baker-Smith
Tiny Owl’s Scary Day by Petr Horácek
Publication Date: 2 November 2023 The Blurb Tiny Owl wants to explore the day. Mummy Owl says the day can be dangerous but Tiny Owl isn't scared! So, when Mummy Owl is asleep, Tiny Owl tiptoes out of the nest and flies off. There are all kinds of other birds and animals out during the … Continue reading Tiny Owl’s Scary Day by Petr Horácek
Do You Remember? by Sydney Smith
Publication Date: 2 November 2023 The Blurb Tucked up in bed at their new flat, a boy and his mum share memories. Some are idyllic, like a picnic with Dad, but others are more surprising: a fall from a bike into soft piled hay, the smell of an old oil lamp when a rainstorm blew … Continue reading Do You Remember? by Sydney Smith
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