First Life

Tells the story of Hilma af Klint, who created the first-ever abstract paintings, showing people an invisible worldThe first children's picture book on Hilma af Klint and her pioneering work.Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) began painting her abstract and highly symbolic images as early as 1906, long before Kandinsky and Malevich arrived at what is generally regarded as the birth of modern abstract art. She was heavily influenced by spiritual ideologies and claimed that she painted on instruction from the spirit world, for the future. Until recently overlooked by art historians, she is now lauded around the world, and will be the subject of a major exhibition at Tate Modern in 2023.This book is not only about Hilma af Klint's art, but also about the magic that surrounded her. Brimming with quality reproductions of the artist's work and with illustrations by Karin Eklund, it will appeal to all children wanting to learn more about the thrilling life and work of this groundbreaking artist.

Wine and dine with Victorian London's literati in a heatwave in one of the first ever group biographies, introduced by Francesca Wade (author of Square Haunting). Though she loved the heat she could do nothing but lie on the sofa and drink lemonade and read Monte Cristo . 'One of the most illuminating and insufficiently praised books of the last 60 years.' Observer'Never bettered.' Guardian'Brilliant.' Julian Barnes'Wholly original.' Craig Brown'A pathfinder.' Richard Holmes'Extraordinary.' Penelope LivelyJune 1846.As London swelters in a heatwave - sunstroke strikes, meat rots, ice is coveted - a glamorous coterie of writers and artists spend their summer wining, dining and opining. With the ringletted 'face of an Egyptian cat goddess', Elizabeth Barrett is courted by her secret fiance, the poet Robert Browning, who plots their elopement to Italy; Keats roams Hampstead Heath; Wordsworth visits the zoo; Dickens is intrigued by Tom Thumb; the Carlyles host parties for a visiting German

“Provocative and thrilling ... Loeb asks us to think big and to expect the unexpected.” ―Alan Lightman, New York Times best-selling author of Einstein’s Dreams and Searching for Stars on an Island in

Discover all the foul facts about the 'Great' War with history's most horrible headlines: Frightful First World War edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary gives us all the facts on the First World War including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets. It's all in Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War.fully illustrated throughout and packed with toe-curling stories- with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh takeon the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyonelooking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read a

What's it like to grow up online and have every tantrum, every spot - even your first period - broadcast to hundreds of thousands of followers?Most parents try to limit their kids' online exposure. But not Eva's. Her parents run a hugely successful blog, Happily Eva After - and Eva is the star of the show. But Eva is getting sick of being made to pose in stupid mum-and-daughter matching outfits for sponsored posts. The freebies aren't worth the teasing at school. And when an intensely humiliating "period party" post goes viral, Eva is outraged. She's going to find a way to stop the vlog, even if she has to sabotage it herself. A funny, heartfelt and timely novel about online life versus real life, reclaiming your own identity, and the consequences of taking things too far, from multi-award-winning Tamsin Winter -"Fast becoming a favourite for young teens" The Guardian

Super-stylish gift board book with BIG flaps to lift on every page!All toddlers will adore searching for the colourful characters behind the shaped flaps, then naming the animals, objects and people you might find in a city. Arranged by theme, with stunning artwork from homeware designer Edward Underwood, this beautiful book is a celebration of city life in all its vibrancy and diversity. A brilliant tool for building vocabulary and stimulating speech, this delightful title is also just a whole lot of FUN!Also available: 100 First Words

三隻山羊過橋去——但橋下住著一隻肚子餓的大怪物！本書用推一推、拉一拉、轉一轉的機關，讓這個廣受喜愛的童話故事立體呈現。孩子可以動手操作，跟著三隻山羊出發，一起想辦法對付貪吃的橋下妖怪。畫風明亮活潑，文字簡潔易懂，是幼兒進入童話世界的絕佳起點。搭配《First Stories》系列其他經典故事一同閱讀，讓小讀者每一頁都驚喜不斷！First Stories: Three Billy Goats Gruff is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic nursery tale. Push, pull, slide mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the familiar characters. Follow the brave billy goats as they try to cross the bridge and outsmart the hungry troll!This well-loved story is beautifully imagined for a new generation by illustrator Sandie Sonke.Collect more books in the First Stories series with titles such as: The Gingerbread Man, The Ugly Duckling, The Frog Prince and The Elves and the Shoemaker.