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
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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
The Wild Robot Protects by Peter Brown
Publication Date: 26 September 2023 The Blurb Roz the robot has made an unlikely home for herself on an idyllic island dense with forests, wildflowers and friendly animal inhabitants - including her own young son Brightbill the gosling. Life on the island is perfect, until a dying seal washes ashore and warns of dangerous, cloudy … Continue reading The Wild Robot Protects by Peter Brown
Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan To Rewild Every City On Earth by Steve Mushin
Publication Date: 16 November 2023 The Blurb Join maverick inventor Steve Mushin as he tackles climate change with an avalanche of mind-bending, scientifically plausible inventions to rewild cities and save the planet. Jump into his brain as he designs habitat-printing robot birds and water-filtering sewer submarines, calculates how far compost cannons can blast seed bombs … Continue reading Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan To Rewild Every City On Earth by Steve Mushin
Shadowhall Academy: The Whispering Walls by Phil Hickes
Publication Date: 1 February 2024 The Blurb I heard a tapping noise, right by my head. Like there was someone in the wall trying to get my attention...When Lilian Jones starts at creepy, cold and bewilderingly large Shadowhall Academy, she's nervous about making friends and finding her way around, but those turn out to be … Continue reading Shadowhall Academy: The Whispering Walls by Phil Hickes
The Midnight Switch by Samuel J. Halpin
Publication Date: 12 October 2023 The Blurb When Lewis's family moves to a faraway town called Barrow, he can't quite put his finger on what feels so strange about his new home. Everyone is obsessed with superstition, and an old story about floods and witches and a curse, while a mysterious bird watches his every … Continue reading The Midnight Switch by Samuel J. Halpin
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