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Animal Tales from India: Ten Stories from the Panchatantra

Written by Nikita Gill Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat

7-10

Discover a world of wonder, wisdom, and friendship in this illustrated gift book of ancient Indian fables, retold by bestselling poet Nikita Gill. "Great read-aloud enjoyment to be had for families."-The Wall Street Journal The stories of the Panchatantra have been read aloud and shared for thousands of years, kept…

All the Animals Were Sleeping

Written by Clare Helen Welsh Illustrated by Jenny Løvlie

4-8

A beautiful picture book about the ways in which animals sleep in the Serengeti, written by award-winning author Clare Helen Welsh and illustrated by the winner of the 2019 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Jenny Løvlie On the dry, grassy plains of the Serengeti, a little mongoose makes his way home…

Beasts from the Deep

Written by Matt Ralphs Illustrated by Kaley McKean

7-10

Dive down if you dare and discover the world's strangest, scariest, and most magnificent sea creatures in this breathtaking gift book from the University of Cambridge and Nosy Crow! Did you know that there is a place on Earth that has hardly been explored at all? A place with near-freezing temperatures, crushing…

Dig, Dig, Dinosaur

Written by Anjali Goswami Illustrated by Maggie Li

2-5

Get ready to DIG your way through this fun, informative, and dinosaur-themed board book! Three young adventurers embark on "an expedition to a faraway land." With the proper tools and an ambitious spirit, the adventurers dig for dinosaur bones, discovering and learning about various types of dinosaurs. Along the way,…

Everything Possible

Written by Fred Small Illustrated by Alison Brown

4-8

A joyful and inclusive lullaby about love, acceptance and following your heart . . . Strong and bold, or quiet and kind, every child is unique and their future filled with possibilities. Based on Fred Small's iconic folk song that became an anthem for generations, and marking its 40th anniversary,…

Todo lo posible

Written by Fred Small Illustrated by Alison Brown

4-8

Una canción de cuna alegre e inclusiva que invita a amar, aceptar y hacerle caso a tu corazón . . . Valiente, o dulce y callada, cada persona es única y tiene un futuro lleno de posibilidades. Basado en la icónica canción de Fred Small que se convirtió en un…

Everything You Know About Bugs (and other tiny creatures) is Wrong!

Written by Dr. Nick Crumpton Illustrated by Gavin Scott

8-12

Fans of all things creepy-crawly will become experts on insects and other tiny creatures with this informative, inventive, and entertaining nonfiction book! Do you know all there is to know about insects and other tiny creatures? Bees die when they sting you, centipedes have 100 legs, and cockroaches are indestructible,…

Everything You Know About Dinosaurs is Wrong!

Written by Dr. Nick Crumpton Illustrated by Gavin Scott

8-12

Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? They're mean, green, and not very smart, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time . . . From fossilized feathers to long-necked look-alikes,…

Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong!

Written by Dr. Nick Crumpton Illustrated by Gavin Scott

8-12

Shark fans will quickly become shark experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book! Do you know all there is to know about sharks? They're all giant, cold-blooded creatures that enjoy eating humans, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But…

Everything You Know About the Human Body is Wrong!

Written by Emma Young Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga

8-12

Curious readers will learn to distinguish fact from fiction in this informative and entertaining book about the human body! Humans have ALL of the answers about the inner workings of our bodies - like how many organs we have and why we sleep - right? Not necessarily! This book is…

Extreme Survival

Written by Ben Lerwill Illustrated by Daniel Long

9-12

From the sweltering depths of the Amazon Rainforest to the freezing plains of the Arctic, Earth is filled with extreme places for incredible adventures. But could you survive them? Discover how to navigate the vast Australian outback, keep yourself alive in a sandstorm in the Arabian desert, avoid a bear…

The Girl Who Planted Trees

Written by Caryl Hart Illustrated by Anastasia Suvorova

4-8

In this empowering picture book by award-winning author Caryl Hart, one small girl inspires her whole village to plant a beautiful forest on the mountain. "The story unfolds to show the power of intergenerational partnership as a desolate gray landscape transforms into a colorful tapestry teeming with life. At a time when…

Goddess: 50 Goddesses, Spirits, Saints, and Other Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief

Written by Janina Ramirez Illustrated by Sarah Walsh

9-12

This collection brings together 50 stories of powerful female figures from around the world. There are loving creators, wise leaders, fearsome warriors, gentle healers, and mystical protectors, and they can each inspire you to find strength within yourself . . . Beautifully written by cultural historian and broadcaster Dr.…

Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush

Written by Patrice Lawrence Illustrated by Camilla Sucre

4-8

From Patrice Lawrence, author of Our Story Starts in Africa, named a 2022 Best Book for Kids by the New York Public Library. This heart-warming and heartfelt debut picture book from multi-award-winning author Patrice Lawrence introduces the struggles and achievements of a generation of African Caribbeans who traveled across the Atlantic…

How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs

Written by Dr Punam Krishan Illustrated by Sol Linero

7-10

An accessible, fascinating book about the many different jobs in healthcare written by practicing doctor and TV presenter, Dr. Punam Krishan Do you have what it takes to become a doctor, a medical scientist, or to work in public health? Find out all about the incredible life-saving jobs you could…

How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs

Written by Dr Jess French Illustrated by Sol Linero

7-10

A friendly and fascinating book about how to work with animals, for children from 6+, written by vet and CBeebies presenter Dr. Jess French. Do you have what it takes to become a vet, a horse trainer, or to work at a nature reserve? Find out all about the incredible…

How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs

Written by Dr Sheila Kanani Illustrated by Sol Linero

7-10

An engaging and comprehensive guide to many exciting space-related jobs, from astronauts and rocket engineers to space chefs and even extraterrestrial scouts. Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut, a spaceship engineer, or to work in Mission Control? Find out all about astronomy and the surprising space-related…

How to Help a Hare and Protect a Polar Bear

Written by Dr Jess French Illustrated by Angela Keoghan

9-12

Find out how YOU can help endangered animals and make the world a better place, too! From beetles and butterflies to porpoises and polar bears, animals and habitats all over the world need our protection. This book is full of simple everyday ways for you to help save the environment.…

I’m Going to Be a Princess

Written by Stephanie Taylor Illustrated by Jade Orlando

4-8

What will Maya be when she grows up? A rocket scientist like Annie Easley? An Olympic athlete like Alice Coachman? A brain surgeon like Alexa Canady?In this heart warming and funny story, Maya discovers the achievements of some amazing Black women . . . but it's a brave Nigerian princess who…

MEGA

Written by Jules Howard Illustrated by Gavin Scott

9-12

Discover the megafauna species that have shaped our planet - from the mighty megalodon, saber-toothed cats, and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes, and whales that live today. Why did some of the largest creatures on Earth go extinct? What do we know about…

My Big Fantastic Family

Written by Adam Guillain & Charlotte Guillain Illustrated by Ali Pye

4-8

This funny and reassuring celebration of non nuclear families will help children to understand that they will always be loved-even if parents separate or divorce.When Dad says that he's moving out, Lily May feels all upside down inside. But now Dad comes on Sundays, and they ride their bikes really fast…

Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw Away

Written by Polly Faber Illustrated by Klas Fahlén

7-10

Find out where recycling goes in this vibrant and fascinating illustrated guide for kids! Empty things, broken things, yucky things — follow the journey of recycled objects as they move through the recycling process in order to be reused in all sorts of interesting ways. With stylish, contemporary artwork from…

Roman Soldiers

Written by Tegen Evans Illustrated by Tom Froese

7-10

Discover the secrets of the Roman Army in this fascinating gift book for budding historians. What was a Roman legion? How exactly did soldiers train for battle? And why did they have to "march like a tortoise?" Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this complete…

Secrets of the Dead

Written by Matt Ralphs Illustrated by Gordy Wright

9-12

Travel back in time to discover the secrets that lay among mummies and other human remains from around the world. From ancient Egyptian mummies and European bog bodies to the plaster citizens of Pompeii, painted people of the Steppe, and Japanese self-mummifying monks, this book reveals what scientists and experts…

She’ll Be the Sky

Written by Ella Risbridger Illustrated by Anna Shepeta

8-12

A forceful, passionate, and uplifting collection of poems by women and girls that is guaranteed to inspire, delight, and empower. From well-loved poets—including Maya Angelou, Wendy Cope, Lucille Clifton, and Christina Rossetti — to newer voices—such as Amanda Gorman, Yrsa-Daley Ward, and Amineh Abou Kerech — this outstanding collection from…

Sky Explorer

Written by Elizabeth Jenner Illustrated by Anja Sušanj

7-10

From amazing cloud formations and rainbows to twinkling stars and planets, become an expert sky explorer with this brilliant guide to the wonders of the sky, both by day and night. Wherever you are, whatever the weather, there's always something to see if you look up! Learn how to tell…

Supa Nova

Written by Chanté Timothy

7-10

Venture into Nova's secret underground lab— and witness a gum monster come to life! A full-color, action-packed graphic novel about a young Black girl with a love for science and enough determination and confidence to fix the world. Nova is horrified when she learns about the world's plastic problem and…

There Are No Silly Questions

Written by Mike Rampton Illustrated by Guilherme Karsten

8-12

Have you ever wondered . . . If dinosaurs sneezed? How long would it take to run around the world? If moths like light so much, why do they only come out at night? Find out in this hilarious collection of more than 200 wacky and wide-ranging questions, cleverly answered…

This Book Will Make You An Artist

Written by Ruth Millington Illustrated by Ellen Surrey

7-10

Can you tell a Monet from a Matisse? Pointillism from Pop Art? Street art from sculpture?Be inspired by groundbreaking artists from around the world, then test out their amazing techniques at home with 25 fun step-by-step activities. Jam-packed with imaginative ideas for all kinds of creative crafts . . .…

This Is Not A Small Voice

Written by Traci N. Todd Illustrated by Jade Orlando

8-12

A beautiful, bold collection of more than 100 dazzling poems by Black poets for the whole family to treasure. Discover classic favorites and new stars. This gorgeously illustrated children's anthology is the perfect introduction to poets such as Lucille Clifton, Langston Hughes, Benjamin Zephaniah, Gwendolyn Brooks, Maya Angelou, Amanda Gorman,…

Time to Move South for Winter

Written by Clare Helen Welsh Illustrated by Jenny Løvlie

4-8

Fly over the cold waters of the Arctic and watch a world of animals travel south for winter… Over the cold, mirrored waters of the Arctic, a tiny tern sets off on the world's longest animal migration. On her way, she passes humpback whales, caribou, Canada geese, leatherback turtles,…

Transported: 50 Vehicles That Changed the World

Written by Matt Ralphs Illustrated by Rui Ricardo

9-12

Take a journey through time to discover how 50 groundbreaking vehicles changed the world and how they might even shape our future! From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets, and solar-powered airplanes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles. Discover…

A Whale of a Time

Written by Lou Peacock Illustrated by Matt Hunt

7-10

Winner of Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Best Kids’ Book Awards Featured in The New York Times’ Holiday Gift Books for Children Named One of Smithsonian Magazine’s Ten Best Children’s Books of 2023 Named a Most Anticipated Kids’ Book by Barnes & Noble A wonderful gift for all ages, this beautiful, rib-tickling…

Welcome to Our Playground

Written by Moira Butterfield Illustrated by Harriet Lynas

7-10

Find out how children play all around the world in this beautifully illustrated follow-up to Welcome to Our Table! From basketball to board games, clapping games to climbing frames, duck duck goose to doll houses, there are so many ways to play and have fun around the world. In this fascinating…

Welcome to Our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat Everywhere

Written by Laura Mucha & Ed Smith Illustrated by Harriet Lynas

7-10

Find out what children eat all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book, written by bestselling poet and author Laura Mucha, alongside trained chef and food writer Ed Smith. From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all…

The Wide, Wide Sea

Written by Anna Wilson Illustrated by Jenny Løvlie

4-8

A resolute promise from a child to a wild seal- to protect our beaches and oceans from plastic pollution. "Things will be different one day." When a young child forges a special connection with a seal on a trip to the beach, their imagination takes them on an unforgettable journey.…

A World of Dogs

Written by Carlie Sorosiak Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

8-12

Written by children's author and accidental American Dingo-owner Carlie Sorosiak, this gorgeous celebration of fascinating facts and amazing real-life stories is the perfect gift for dog lovers. Throughout human history dogs have been by our side, paw prints following our footprints wherever we roamed. In A World of Dogs, discover everything you…