A traveler in the forest stops at a lonely cottage, hoping to beg a bed for the night. The scowling woman who answers the door agrees to let him sleep on the floor, but declares she hasn’t a bi
This third book in the Refugee Diary series follows the story of a boy from Chechnya. In 2001 when Chechens were at war with Russia, he was on his way to school in the capital of Grozny when he stepp
Cássio spends much of his school day outside, and he especially likes learning to grow vegetables in the school garden. He and his friend push each other home from school in Cássio's carrin
When Ty witnesses the knife murder of another boy he identifies some very dangerous people and the police put him and his mother into hiding in a witness protection scheme. While they are packing, a
For this celebration of our Earth and the most topical theme of our time distinguished anthologist Wendy Cooling has chosen poems to make children look, think, and ask questions. Why ar
My Village is a beautiful collection featuring nursery rhymes and verses from around the world: New Zealand, China, Australia, Norway, Ireland, Tonga, Jamaica, Japan, Zimbabwe, Fiji, Indonesia, Denma
As a child, Ifeoma Onyefulu was catapulted into a strange storytelling world predominated less by happy endings than by learning a lesson or two. For this collection, she retells nine of the best Nig
A GIANT story of belonging and friendship from David Litchfield, author of the prize winning The Bear and the Piano. He has hands the size of tables, Grandad said, legs as long as drainpipes and feet
Hear the best-selling book The Bear and the Piano come to life with this special gift-edition sound book that animates sounds. One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before i
One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are hea
“‘Eatums, eatums, yum, yum, yum.’ Silly Mommy. ‘Clip-clop, clip-clop, clip-clop.’ Silly Daddy.” Beth won’t smile today. Who can cheer her up? Not Mommy, not Daddy, not Grandpa or Grandma. Not even sil
When Little Monkey is frightened by a storm, he runs to his mother’s side. “Don’t worry,” she says. “There is always one safe place.” But when he’s left all alone, Little Monkey doesn’t know where to
Chimp and Zee are ready to head out on their next adventure. How will they get there? In a car, in a train, in a boat with a goat? How about a helicopter or hot air balloon? Whichever vehicle they ch
With its visible brushstrokes, open composition, emphasis on light's changing qualities, everyday subject matter, and inclusion of movement, impressionism has a timeless appeal. With this exciting st
Powerful women may be given short shrift in history books, but the world’s folklore is filled with tales of their heroic exploits. Durga the Demon-Slayer, Al-Datma of Egypt, and Hippolyta, Quee
Mohammed was born in 1994 in Kirkuk the Kurdish part of Iraq. In October 2000, Saddam Hussein's soldiers came to his house, beat him and his mother, and took his father away. Mohammed never sa
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. Compiled after the horrors of World War II, its purpose was to state and protect the
Secret serpents, devilish demons, mysterious magicians the folk tales of Iraq are filled with otherworldly creatures, enchantment, and earthy humor. During her time spent in the Middle East, a
Children learn all about the Viking way of life as they sail with Uggla, Grim, and their grizzly crew. These exciting, authentic characters work, play, and battle, letting readers follow and identify
