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Journey through the forest with Bear and Bird, and introduce your toddlers to the idea of friendship and sharing with others.Meet Bear and his best friend Bird. It is beginning to snow, which means it is almost time to hibernate. So Bear, Bird, and their friends must set out to collect food to get them through the Winter. But Bear is really hungry, and wants all the food to himself. Is there enough food for everyone?Follow Bear and Bird on their adventure through the freezing forest to collect food for hibernation. With stunning illustrations by renowned artist Jonny Lambert, and an enchanting story, this picture book is perfect for adults and toddlers to share together. The Bear and the Bird: Learning to Share teaches little ones vital life lessons about friendship and sharing with others, and gently introduces them to the idea of hibernation as well.So come and join the search with this magical bedtime story.
The long awaited sequel to the award-winning favourite, There's a Bear on My Chair, from bestselling author and illustrator, Ross Collins. The tables have turned in this fantastically funny rhyming picture book.
Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic tale of the regenerative power of nature is brilliantly retold by multi-award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.
A stunningly illustrated big book of maps, exploring how people have shaped cities . . . and how cities have shaped history.
As autumn begins, Moss and the Hidden Folk friends travel to their former home in Ash Row, to find the rare mortal child who can both see and talk to them. Can they prove the Wild World still needs guardians?
Ben and the Greenblooms must protect a mythical new creature rising from the ocean, that can bring light or darkness to whoever it first meets. Dragons, myth and magic unite in the third instalment of Cornelia Funke's bestselling epic fantasy-adventure series.
A groundbreaking, no-holds-barred guide to the menopause - that combines a passion to enlighten and inform as well as entertain - from inimitable broadcaster, writer and campaigner Mariella Frostrup and award-winning health journalist Alice Smellie.
60 mouthwatering recipes made from the World famous spread.
When Aisling and Joe antagonise their new babysitter, she writes to Santa asking for them to be put on the Naughty List. Determined not to be denied their Christmas presents, the pair steal the Santa List. After all, if Santa doesn't have the list then he can't tell if you've been naughty or nice, can he?
An exhilarating guided tour around the most unbelievable, unusual, and incredible places on Earth - perfect for readers aged 7+ with big imaginations and a thirst for adventure.This book will transport you to the far flung reaches of the globe to discover places so incredible you'll barely be able to believe they are real. Have you ever seen a waterfall that looks like it's on fire, a cave filled with bright blue glow worms, or a bright pink lake? Well that's exactly the kind of thing the pages of this book are filled with (along with much, much more).Inspired by explorer's journals, this is the ultimate guide for curious kids with a love for learning. Every page dives deep into explaining the science behind various natural phenomena, a place's historical or cultural significance, and more. So if you're an eager explorer, turn the pages to discover natural wonders, stunning vistas, and other jaw-dropping places from around the world.
South London's answer to 'Freaky Friday', Empress and Aniya is a moving portrayal of the importance of real friendship and the ups and downs of being a teenager.
BREADMAKING + MEDITATION = BREADITATION. Feel your tension drain away as you mix, knead, prove and bake these specially selected, straightforward recipes for breads, from ciabatta to bagels and sourdough.'Though at its heart a book of reliable bread recipes you can utterly trust . . . the relaxed baking techniques in Breaditation can help unravel the stress and trauma in our life' Dan Lepard'The only breadmaking book you'll ever knead for your mental wellbeing' Professor David Veale, The Maudsley HospitalIn Breaditation, professional baker Manuel Monade shows, with the help of psychotherapist Caroline Harrison, how the four stages of bread making - kneading, proving, shaping and baking - can help you to de-stress. Bread making, because it involves all our senses - sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing - can help us to focus on and feels safe in the present,which helps to combat anxiety, elevate our mood, improve our self-esteem and, through a mindful focus on the present, de-stress. Even if you feel simply angry or upset, bread making can help.Breaditation includes more than twenty straightforward recipes, from ciabatta and pitta to brioche, crackers and sourdough. There is nothing too technically demanding, so that there is an immediate sense of achievement and pleasure in the bread you have made.
From widely acclaimed comedian and author, Shappi Khorsandi, comes a modern fable about the rise and fall of a beautiful, but vulnerable, young woman in a world obsessed with money, status and looks.'Brilliant' Bella A Sun pick of the weekEmma and her mother are down on their luck. They're taking turns sleeping on the sofa in her nan's tiny flat - and desperately trying to come up with an escape plan. Emma is struggling with her family, struggling at school where the girls are bitchy towards her and the boys only seem to want one thing, and struggling with never having enough money for anything, ever. Just as she's contemplating quitting school to get a real job, she meets two men who convince her that she has a shot at modelling. But their motives are far from innocent, and Emma is soon pulled into a dark world. And then she meets Con, who is rich, handsome and so romantic! Has Emma's luck finally changed? Kissing Emma is inspired by the real life and untold story of Emma Hamilton, Lord Nelson's mistress. But Shappi Khorsandi's modern Emma is going to get the happy ending her namesake never did - and stick two fingers up at the men who dare to take advantage of young women while she's doing it.Not suitable for younger readers
Bob Bond takes us on a nostalgic journey through football history, from the first FA Cup Final played at Wembley Stadium through to the modern era. This captivating collection of match cartoons is sure to delight parents and grandparents with a yearning for days of yore, but it will also fascinate younger fans who were raised in the digital age.
With Kawaii-style artwork and a pull-tab on every spread, this book is sure to appeal to any young child.
Fairy Tale Land is a large-format gift book filled with classic fairy tales and exquisitely illustrated maps for children to pore over.
Optimize your brainpower and performance with practical tools and skills The human brain is constantly rewiring its 160 billion cells, continually and imperceptibly changing the way we think. Because of that, we can fundamentally change the way our brains work for the better.
How far away is the Sun? What is a shooting star? Why is there life on Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fun and fact-filled guide to our universe, the solar system and natural phenomena like life and gravity.
These simple handmade decorations will add Christmas charm to your home.
A step-by-step guide to making melting hot chocolate bombs at home, plus fun ideas for flavours and fillings.
Va va Voom Vegan Cakes is a delightful book written by Angela Romeo. Published by Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd in 2021, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in vegan baking. Angela Romeo takes you on a culinary journey through the world of vegan cakes, with recipes that are sure to impress even the most discerning of palates. The book is filled with delicious and innovative vegan cake recipes, each one more enticing than the last. From classic cakes to modern interpretations, Angela Romeo's creativity and passion for vegan baking shine through in every page. Whether you're a seasoned vegan baker or just starting out, Va va Voom Vegan Cakes is the perfect guide to help you create delicious and cruelty-free treats. Published in 2021 by Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd, this book is a testament to Angela Romeo's dedication to vegan baking and her ability to create mouth-watering recipes that everyone can enjoy.
80 original and delicious recipes, written with panache and authority and offering both practical advice and inspiration for anyone cooking at home for two people.
A gorgeous collection of classic poetry all about the sea and the rivers and lakes that feed them. Introduced by author Adam Nicolson.
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