Desperate times call for desperate measures and these four plucky and spirited wheeled friends are determined to do whatever needs to be done.
Good friends Maxie, Lady, Flash and Fergie live a quiet and simple life in the shed on Mrs. Brown’s farm. When the farm begins struggling financially, Mrs. Brown needs some quick cash and the friends learn that she is going to sell them. Desperate to avoid the scrapyard, the four friends head out on a mission to not only save themselves but to perhaps save the farm…
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Having not been afforded the same opportunities as her bother, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s mother was determined to make sure that her own daughter was given every chance to succeed in life. And Ruth was damn sure that she would not let her mother down. Driven by an unfair system that treated men and women differently, Ruth’s passion for equal citizens with equal rights burnt bright. And with knowledge of the constitution and a clear sense of purpose, Ruth was unstoppable…
Little People, Big Dreams: Kamala Harris; Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, illustrated by Lauren Semmer12/11/2021
Kamala Harris was an activist from an early age and was raised with strong values of justice and equality. Accompanying her parents on civil rights marches, she developed a clear sense of right and wrong. When a friend was being treated badly, Kamala not only helped her but decided that she wanted to become a lawyer so that she could help others in need. This was just the start of an incredible journey that would lead to the grandest office of all…
Harris shot to world-wide fame when she became Joe Biden’s running-mate in the US presidential election and ultimately went on to become the first woman, first black and first Asian-American to serve as vice president. But there’s much more to this amazing lady than just serving as the vice president. Her life has been full of firsts and, growing up at a time when new opportunities were opening up for black people, she believed that she could do and be anything.
Three previously released Lemonade Jones titles are collated into one brilliant little book of delightful stories that are perfect for newly independent readers.
Lemonade is excited to be starting year one at a new school but her bubbly attitude and positivity are quickly dampened by one frustration after another. There are rules to follow, problem classmates to deal with and without her best friend by her side, things are proving very tricky indeed. And if Lemonade cannot get her emotions in check she may have to spend some time in the quiet corner.
Batpig is ready to swoop into the lives of middle-grade readers and is set to bring action, life lessons and gross-out giggles.
There was nothing special about sixth-grader pig Gary Yorkshire. He enjoyed playing video games, reading comics, taking mud baths and hanging out with his friends, Carl the fish and Brooklyn the bat. But then Brooklyn accidentally bit her friend and now there’s nothing ordinary about Gary. He has superpowers - strength, flight and mind control. Batpig has been born and must now fight wrongdoers, evil villains and save the city. But can the apartment-dwelling Gary become a super swine…
The Worries are on the loose again and this time they are bringing a whole heap of trouble and mischief to seven-year-old Jaz’s life.
Jazmin, aka Jaz, has a lot to be excited about. Firstly, mum is having a baby and Jaz is about to become a big sister. Secondly, it’s Jaz’s birthday soon and she has planned the most awesome party to celebrate with her friends. But then the baby arrives early and all mum and dad are interested in is Jaz’s new sister, Rosana. It’s as if Jaz doesn’t even exist and as for the birthday party, forget it. And Rosana isn’t the only thing to have burst into Jaz’s life…the Worries have come too. Loner, DJ Disaster, Jealousy and Change are just waiting to cause mischief and mayhem. Jaz is sure that she has gotten everything under control but with the birthday party approaching and the Worries getting bigger, will Jaz be able to keep a lid on things or is she really turning into the worst sister ever…
Uplifting and inspiring, The World Awaits is the follow-up release to The Great Realisation and delivers a clear message that will resonate with children and adults; we can all make a difference to the world.
It’s the start of another day. Time to get up, make a difference, bring some positivity into the world and unlock the potential from within. But one child is feeling a bit blue and is not ready to face the world. Will some words of encouragement help the child to see why the world needs them…
Join shape-shifting Thingamabob on a journey of self-discovery in this simple yet clever picture book.
After the ‘Big Bang’ there were lots of thingamabobs and one by one they evolved into many different things, from trees to elephants, shells to DNA, Rubik’s cubes to ladybirds, origami birds to marbles. Pretty much every thingamabob become something, all except one. Thingamabob was sure it had a place but no-one quite knew what. Will Thingamabob discover it’s true calling…
A new book from Freya Blackwood is always something to get excited about and her first wordless picture book is very special indeed.
In amongst the hustle and bustle of the city is an overgrown piece of land where trees and wildlife thrive. The boy, who lives in the lot next to it, loves to visit and pays special attention to the elephant - an animal that he sees within the trees. No matter the weather, the boy visits. And as the seasons change so does the elephant; thick green foliage changes to warming autumnal colours before the bare branches of a harsh winter appear.
I absolutely loved Zana Fraillon’s ‘Wisp' and so was expecting another superb and intelligent picture book and she does not disappoint.
Tackling a difficult subject with sensitivity and a brilliant understanding - she has a child with Tourette’s syndrome - The Curiosities is a celebration of seeing the world differently, diversity and embracing difference in all its forms. The Curiosities - represented by ghostly shaped creatures - have chosen Miro. At first they are barely noticeable, a tingle here, a murmur there. They are even helpful, like a super-power awakening him to the things in the world that others miss, those ‘wonders and possibles’ But gradually the creatures become more obvious until they are all that anyone notices, so much so that Miro the child becomes invisible and people only see him for his differences. |
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