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Children's & YAApril 2021Finn's Garden Friends
by Rachel Lawston and Lia Visirin
A picture book whose charming story will make all children feel they can find nature in the town or city - not just in the countryside! Finn and his mother have moved to the city, and he is missing nature. Luckily his grandpa comes to the rescue, and introduces Finn to his wonderful allotment. Finn discovers a hibernating hedgehog, a fox and so much more - all in the city. While he is fearful of the fox in the beginning, he learns that even a fox needs acceptance and food. With stunning, detailed artwork by Lia Visirin, new author Rachel Lawston's book has already been declared 'A triumph' by top selling author Janey Jones ('Princess Poppy' series). The endpapers are full of species and plants to spot in the book...
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Children's & YASeptember 2020Amazing Women of the Middle East
25 Stories to Inspire Girls Everywhere
by Wafa' Tarnowska
The first and only book about trailblazing women of the Middle East, by award winning Wafa' Tarnowska. 25 fascinating mini biographies, including those of Cleopatra, Zenobia, singer Fairuz and human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. Their work covers sports (Zahra Lari, UAE iceskater), film making (Nadine Labaki, Lebanon), mathematician (Manahel Thabet, Yemen). Beautiful illustrations of all the women by talents including Hoda Hadadi are complemented by a simple map and a Glossary of terms. A wonderful read 'Guaranteed to inspire' - Kirkus Reviews.
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May 2019Albi Learns to Swim
by Mikko Kunnas and Markus Majaluoma
Albi lives in a world of ever lasting snow, with his friends, a bird, a penguin, a whale and a worm. When he reads his favourite picture book, he always falls asleep - and has wonderful dreams about adventures in the world of people. This time Albi goes to the beach, but when he takes swimming lessons, he realises that snow floats, and he doesn't need lessons! How about learning to dive then? Perhaps not....A delightful book, one of two about Albi, linked to the international hit animation 'Albi the Snowman' by the same creators.
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Children's & YAApril 2021A SMILE
by Raoul Follereau; Hoda Hadadi
A simple illustrated book for young children about the power of a smile. With the lines of the internationally loved poem by Raoul Follereau, 'Un Sourire'/ 'A Smile'/'Una Sonrisa', Hoda Hadadi brings us an inspiring story in beautiful collage, where two children's smiles transform and enrich the lives of people they know and meet. A unique book with a message for our times: no-one is invisible, and a smile is a powerful gift. Raoul Follereau was the founder of World Leprosy Day. A French writer, poet and humanitarian, his work to bring dignity to those who suffer through illness and poverty continues through his foundations today. Around the world there are 17 organisations that bear the name Raoul Follereau.
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Children's & YAMia Makes a Meadow
by Rachel Lawston and Beatriz Castro
Mia loves all things messy and muddy. Erik likes all things tidy and spotless. But when Erik leaves for a holiday and Mia is left to tend the garden, nature quickly starts to take over. Will he like the wild meadow that has replaced his neat lawn? With all sorts of pollinators, join Mia as she makes a meadow! With illustrated species and fact pages to help children learn, they can enjoy multiple readings of the story and spotting the species as they go! Beatriz Castro's delightfully detailed illustrations will bring smiles, while the nature facts (all checked!) will work in most European markets.
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April 2022The Most Beautiful Child
by William Papas
A witty contemporary fable by celebrated Kate Greenaway commended author William Papas. Illustrated in glorious colours, the diverse birds of the forest include one not so colourful bird - Mrs Owl. When proud Mr Peacock asks Mrs Owl for a favour - to take his son's lunch pack to school - Mrs Owl kindly agrees. But how will she know which child is his? 'Just look for the most beautiful child there', comes the reply. Can such pride be taught a lesson? When Mrs Own cannot find a child more beautiful than her own, Mr Peacock is given food for thought! With Papa's joyful exhuberance on every page, children will love this timeless fable of familial love.
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September 2021The Happy Hedgerow
by Elena Mannion and Erin Brown
Illustrated by the incredible talent that is Erin Brown, in a rich and detailed pallette, The Happy Hedgerow is a charming tale of harmony, loss and then hope for the future. Old Oak lives in a hedgerow on the edge of a barley field, and many creatures are protected by his long, strong branches. His friend, Beech, lives in the opposite hedgerow. One day, an angry farmer decides to destroy Beech's hedgerow, as it is inconvenient for his machines. The field thus becomes larger and windier, and the top soil is blown away. Old Oak watches sadly as the soil runs down the hill when it rains: there is no longer a natural barrier. Hope is finally restored when a new farmer buys the farm, and replants the hedgerow. The field will be a happy home once more.
