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
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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
Around The World In 80 Inventions by Matt Ralphs, illustrated by Robbie Cathro
Publication Date: 12 October 2023 The Blurb CHOCKS AWAY! Take off on a marvellous journey of discovery as you explore 80 incredible world-changing inventions from around the globe!From the wheel to the space rocket, the bow and arrow to the atom bomb, chocolate to toothpaste, and the battery to the quantum computer, find out about … Continue reading Around The World In 80 Inventions by Matt Ralphs, illustrated by Robbie Cathro
Glassborn by Peter Bunzl
Publication Date: 9 November 2023 The Blurb Fairy Tree, tall and grand, open a path to Fairyland.The year is 1826, and the four Belle siblings arrive at their new home in Tambling Village. Acton, the youngest member of the Belle family, immediately befriends a bright, red robin, leading him to discover a hidden key. That … Continue reading Glassborn by Peter Bunzl
The Football School Encyclopedia by Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton
Publication Date: 5 October 2023 The Blurb A fun and essential guide to the world of football and an incredible gift for young fans. Discover everything you've ever wanted to know about football, from fascinating facts about your favourite players and clubs, to incredible international stats and terrific trivia. Learn about all aspects of the … Continue reading The Football School Encyclopedia by Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton
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