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A bold and bright picture book about being brave when you're scared in a new, overwhelming environmentEsi is a brave Ghanaian girl who is not afraid of anything. Monsters and ghosts should be scared of her!When she sets off for the annual Kakamotobi Festival with her parents, she’s confident she’ll be fine. Her mother warns that there’s going to be loud music and scary masks and a very big crowd, but Esi’s unconcerned. She's not afraid of anything.But when they get to the festival and her parents suddenly disappear in a crowd of terrifying monster masks, Esi realizes that to save her parents, she’ll have to be the bravest she’s ever been. With detail-packed illustrations and a text begging to be read aloud, this is the perfect story about finding your inner strength to be brave.

Early in the morning while the sun is still rising, a young boy wakes his father for something special - it’s Jollof Day!With clanging pots and pans, lots of chopped tomatoes and onions, and a secret blend of spices, this father and son dance to the music of kitchen noise while something delicious burbles on the stove.With bouncing text that begs to be read aloud and exuberant illustrations full of momentum, Jollof Day is a celebration of the dishes that bring a family together.

The day has finally come for eight-year-old Kwame tostart Nkonyaa School and learn magic! Kwame is excited to begin training with his new friends at school,but he can't access his powers! He starts to worry... what ifhe has no magic at all? Could an evil magical object be to blame?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won'tbe able to put down this magical adventure! Magic, adventure, and friendship come together in Kwame's MagicQuestAn action-packed, fully illustrated chapter bookGreat for emerging readersPerfect for fans of Dragon Masters

This pack contains six books. There is one copy of each of the Readerful Rise Pack B titles at Oxford Reading Levels 9-11: The Universe in My Wardrobe; A Gift for a King; RoboDad; Deserts of Africa; Family Tree; Norse Gods and Myths. These books are for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. They are for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

How do plants, animals and humans survive in extreme temperatures? Journey through some of Africa's most fascinating deserts to find out. Deserts of Africa is at Oxford Reading Level 10. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

This pack contains six copies of each of the Readerful Rise Pack B titles at Oxford Reading Levels 9-11: The Universe in My Wardrobe; A Gift for a King; RoboDad; Deserts of Africa; Family Tree; Norse Gods and Myths. These books are for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. They are for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

A heartfelt and empowering poem from a Black father to his son, celebrating love, resilience, and a child’s limitless potential—in a beautifully illustrated gift-ready hardcover edition.In this affirming picture book, Bernard Mensah speaks directly to the experience of raising a child with care and intention. He acknowledges that every child will stumble, face challenges, and grow through difficult moments—but he emphasizes something even more important: they are never alone. They are supported, valued, and capable of rising again.With warm, expressive illustrations by Talia Skyles that capture everyday moments of connection between parent and child, You Are a Lighthouse balances tenderness with strength. It is designed to be read again and again, and makes a meaningful gift for baby showers, birthdays, graduation, or a keepsake for milestones big and small.A celebration of love, resilience, and possibility, this book is one that families will treasure for years.