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'Stories are what connect us, and remind us that hope is always possible.' Heather Morris, author of the Number 1 international bestsellers, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey.
Dreading the worst - that Clara has died in care - the last thing she expects to hear is that her daughter has already been reclaimed - by her. When her close friend - an ambitious young doctor at the Foundling Hospital - persuades her to hire a nursemaid for her daughter, she is hesitant to welcome someone new into her home and her life.
The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle emotions and address anxieties which children may be experiencing during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. From feeling isolated from friends and families, to missing out on experiences at school, many children will be feeling worried about the sudden change to their usual routine.Children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling, drawing, DIY and physical activities. Keep Calm! will show children how to feel more comfortable with the current uncertainty, stay safe, enjoy the positives, find hidden advantages, look forward to the future, and talk to others about their concerns and worries.The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calming activity.There's also a section at the back of the book for parents, guardians and carers with important information on how to support their child through this difficult time.Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful range of activity books for children from Studio Press that includes No Worries, Hello Happy, Stay Strong, Be Brave, Be Positive and Letting Go.
Nine of Hans Christian Andersen's favourite fairy tales are featured in this book, now retold in Scots for the first time by a host of well known Scottish writers.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules in ScotsMind how I said that if some bam seen me cairtin aboot a book wi "diary" on the front, they were gonnae get the wrang idea? Even when Rodrick wisnae stirrin it, ma summer wis a pure scunner. Sae if ye're wantin tae ken whit I got up tae durin the summer holidays, jist dinnae ask.
This is the story of Carol Danvers, a US Air Force officer who later became Captain Marvel.Carol Danvers has a big dream of going into space one day and she's determined to work hard and follow her ambitions. Fighting stereotypes and her father along the way, Carol joins the Air Force and ends up as head of security at a top secret NASA base where a series of events suddenly turn her world upside down. She emerges as Captain Marvel, one of the most powerful Super Heroes in history. This is a story about dreams, being true to yourself and taking charge of your own power.Marvel Origins tell the stories of our favourite Marvel characters from their early lives and struggles to getting their powers and becoming some of the best-known Super Heroes of all time. These action-packed books are the perfect way to introduce children to the world of Marvel or to learn more about their favourite heroes.© 2020 MARVEL
A fun storybook that comes with 6 colouring pencils to complete the story.
This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Suki is a 14-year-old girl in 16th century Japan who wants to become a samurai warrior like her father and brother. Despite her disastrous training, when a party of bandits threaten her village whilst the men are away at war, Suki has to defeat them. Will she prove herself a legendary samurai, or will it all end in disaster?'Get Real' fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the endmatter.
The Celtic ties of Scotland, Ireland and Wales have been interwoven for generations. This new collection of FEISTY, FIERY, FIERCE Celtic women brings together inspiring stories of women who have made their mark on these connected nations, breaking barriers and changing the course of history in their wake.
For fans of Adam Kay and The Secret Barrister, The Secret GP is a fascinating behind-the-curtain look at the true front lines of medicine.
Warning! This book could seriously improve your happiness.
Everyone, that is, apart from his new best friend Poppy, her girlfriend-in-waiting June, and his latest crush Rye ... So, while Fin and Rye are enjoying some seriously intimate moonlit moments together, Fin's parents decide to pack him off to the local ReSouled 'therapy camp'. It's a nightmare - and there's no easy way out.
A brilliantly funny, wise and warm-hearted story of love, friendship and freedom.
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