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Meet HARI KUMAR, superstar-in-the-making, in this laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers. ‘Hari is my favourite type of character. A warm, witty and cleverly observed story’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki ‘Funny, fresh and relatable – Hari Kumar really is a superstar’ A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series Hari Kumar: 10 years old, 75% Indian, 25% French, and 100% going to be a superstar. All Hari needs to make it big is a lucky break – a chance to get his name out there. And when that arrives in the form of a film festival competition at school, it’s Hari’s chance to shine.But life isn’t always like the movies. The new kid Hari thought would be his sidekick turns out to have the makings of a true villain, the crack team he’s assembled have minds of their own, and censorship (in the form of the Deputy Head Teacher) is looming. Can Hari keep things together and pull off an epic comeback, or will his film-making debut be cancelled before it’s even released…? Packed full of friendship, doodles and draaaaama, this series is perfect for fans of TOM GATES and LOKI!

Meet HARI KUMAR, superstar-in-the-making, in this laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers. ‘Hilarious and joyful’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki Hari Kumar is BACK. 10 years old, 75% Indian, 25% French and 100% going to be a SUPERSTAR. It’s Sports Day, AKA the literal WORST day of the whole entire year (according to Hari)!Leonardo House have NEVER won Sports Day, and this year Hari is determined to win the SHINY new trophy and beat his NEMESIS, Martin. Nani’s next-level fitness bootcamp has him doing some SERIOUS training, even burpees!Can Hari help lead his house to victory, and show Lily that he’d do ANYTHING for his friends? Packed full of friendship, doodles and draaaaama, this series is perfect for fans of TOM GATES and LOKI!

Meet HARI KUMAR, superstar-in-the-making, in this laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers. Hari Kumar is BACK. AGAIN. 10 years old, 75% Indian, 25% French and 100% going to be a SUPERSTAR. Hari has a plan to restart the school paper and he has TONS of ideas for amazing articles. But when his NEMESIS Martin brags that he’s landed the big scoop, Hari is determined to get an even BIGGER and SCOOPIER scoop.In his quest to break a big story, Hari does some SERIOUS digging – like a proper journalist. And when he uncovers a totally real MYSTERY, Hari races to make the front page. Can he beat Martin, or will the paper be shut down before Hari can make the headlines? Packed full of friendship, doodles and draaaaama, this series is perfect for fans of TOM GATES and LOKI!

A love letter to learning and the power of numbers from exciting talents, Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Diane Ewen.A laugh-out-loud 'what if . . .?' adventure that celebrates maths being fun in this riotous read.If a Stegosaurus knew how to do sums - well, what would happen? Maybe she'd learn to code, to invent, to fly to the moon!From the creators of Never Show a T-Rex a Book!

What would happen if you showed a T-Rex a book?Well, she wouldn't know what to do with it . . . would she?A madcap, super silly adventure story rooted in the transformative power of books, created by incredible new picture-book duo Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Diane Ewen

The classic story, reimagined as a fully illustrated, beautiful picture book, perfect to share with a new generation."I am Toad of Toad Hall. Motor car-snatching, prison-breaking Toad!"Enter the mischievous world of Toad of Toad Hall, and join Moly and Ratty on their riverside adventures. When Moly gets lost in the Wild Wood, Ratty and kind old Badger are there to rescue him. But when Mr Toad is sent to prison and his beloved Toad Hall is taken over by stoats and weasels, will his friends be able to save the day?A story of friendship and making amends, this classic children's book is one of the most famous animal stories of all time. Now beautifully abridged, fully illustrated and retold for a younger, modern audience, this edition will delight children from age 5 years and above.

From the creators of Never Show a T-Rex a Book - WINNER OF THE QUEEN'S KNICKERS AWARDA laugh-out-loud 'what if . . .?' adventure... What would happen if you showed a diplodocus how to draw? One day she'd be messing around with crayons and paint - and the next she'd be a global art sensation!Full of fun - get drawing with Dippy!

Discover this brilliant feel-good tale celebrating accessibility, teamwork and kindness from a bestselling author. Meet Uma - Uma the amazing, the adventurous, the seriously awesome superhero!Together with her Nani and Chip, her unicorn sidekick, she goes on rescue missions, standing up for what is right and generally spreading happiness in Sparkleopolis, the super-sparkly, colourful city where she lives.Until one day the colour and sparkle start seeping out of Sparkleopolis. This must be a job for Uma!Full of energy and colour, Super Uma is a story with South Asian representation at its heart, packed with collaboration, empathy and problem-solving, perfect for children age 3-6.

Yes, you can, Cow! We believe in you!READY . . . STEADY . . . GO . . .It's the Nursery Rhyme's big performance, but Cow is having second thoughts. She's too scared to jump! What if she crashes? Will everyone laugh?The curtain's almost up and the audience are waiting. Can Cow overcome her fear of failure and become the star of the show?A gorgeous, heartwarming story about believing in yourself and doing your best based on the ever-popular nursery rhyme 'Hey Diddle Diddle'.

We've Got This! Six Steps to Build your Empathy Superpower, written by Rashmi Sirdeshpande in partnership with EmpathyLab, is the essential empathy handbook for young readers.In just SIX simple steps readers will be taught how to harness empathy as theirhuman SUPERPOWER, and discover how using this power can change their lives and the world around them for the better.The emotional well-being of children is just as important as their physical health but it’s not something that all children are taught about or are offered support for. Harnessing empathy and growing their emotional intelligence allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with life's ups and downs as well as understand and experience other people's emotions, feelings and points of view.This essential handbook, created in collaboration with EmpathyLab, the UK's leading empathy research organisation, includes: Digestible steps that teach children about empathy in a fun and exciting way Case studies that children can relate to and learn from Empathy exercises and activities to improve understanding of empathy Quotes, advice and support from renowned authors We've Got This! Six Steps to Build your Empathy Superpower unites contributions from world-famous authors, including a foreword from Sir Michael Morpurgo, and inspirational quotes about empathy from authors including Cressida Cowell, Joseph Coelho, Nadia Shireen, Malorie Blackman, Jaqueline Wilson, Sue Cheung, Jen Carney, Manon Steffan Ros, Ben Davis, Patrice Lawrence, Abigail Balfe, Dom Conlon and SF Said. Empathy is our human SUPERPOWER! We've Got This! Six Steps to Build your Empathy Superpower, gives children the tools, confidence and knowledge to harness this very special power.

Welcome to Asia! Discover the incredible history and diversity of Asia in all its splendour, with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopaedia. Dive deep into this vast and epic continent, looking at its incredible past, its fascinating present, and its exciting future. Amazing Asia celebrates the five geographic regions – East, West, North and Central, South and South East.Each regional section includes:Highly illustrated regional map: Understand the geography and get to know the region's countries and fascinating facts about each of them.Historical timeline and history spotlight: Time-travel back to explore Asia's magnificent empires and dynasties, rulers, leaders, protests and conflicts.People and culture: Learn about the important regional foods, ways of life, industry, arts and crafts, music and dance.Wildlife and landscapes: Explore breathtaking vistas, animal and plant life, such as the Bengal tiger, banyan trees, the Chocolate Hills, and the Mekong river.Spectacular sights: Discover an awe-inspiring panorama with stunning, intricate details, such as Mount Fuji, Petra and the ancient city of Samarkand.Change makers and superstars: Meet the region's most inspiring people from every area of life – e.g., Hayao Miyazaki, Professor Maryam Mirzakhani, Sachin Tendulkar, and Yip Pin Xiu.Today, tomorrow: Wander across the region in the present day and take a glimpse at what its incredibly exciting future might look like.Amazing Asia brings readers right up to date, exploring everything from the origin of Asian migration, to pockets of its culture all over the planet. Find out about Asia's reach across the globe with K-pop, martial arts, street food, sport, Bollywood, gaming and spirituality, as well as the rise in business and technology.Celebratory and all-encompassing, this is the go-to illustrated children's reference on Asia. From the Singing Dunes of Mongolia and the towering peaks of the Himalayas to mega-cities and superpowers, this is a breathtaking, thought-provoking and inspiring read for the whole family.

Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational series of books which broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

Join Shaku and the hospital team as they perform an operation on Noah. It is Shaku and the team's job to look after Noah and help him to get better. Hospital Heroes reveals the tasks that surgeons and hospital teams complete every day to help their patients. Hospital Heroes is in Purple Book Band, Oxford Reading Level 8. Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational series of books which broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational series of books which broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

In this text, children learn about the process of writing a book. We follow Sofia the author to find out how her book goes from being in her imagination to finally being sold in bookshops. Discover where Sofia gets her inspiration from, meet Sofia's illustrator, and get a glimpse into meetings and interviews Sofia attends. Sofia the Author is in Lime+ Book Band, Oxford Reading Level 12. Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational series of books which broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

EARN IT. SAVE IT. SPEND IT. GIVE IT - And become a money expert with Cash.Whether you want to become an entrepreneur, be a savvy shopper, save all your pennies or splurge on something you really want, having some dosh in your pocket can be really exciting. And when it's used as a force for good, those pennies have the power to change the world.So, explore the fascinating world of money with children's author and former lawyer, Rashmi Sirdeshpande and discover what money is, why it matters, how to spend it and ways to make more of it!

*A positive, reassuring and anxiety-eliminating book helping children change the way they think about the world*Pandemics, war, terror, natural disasters - the world seems to be full of bad news and it can all feel, well, a little bit scary. But this is just part of the story. There are in fact tons of great things happening, from robots improving health care and trees healing the planet, to everyday people helping their community with acts of kindness and the businesses fighting for good in the world.In Good News, children will learn to become fake news detectives, sussing out what's real and what isn't. They'll discover the good news - the amazing anecdotes, case studies and figures around the globe that are making a difference. And they'll learn that if we all continue to work together, things can only keep getting better and better.Empowering, reassuring and confidence-boosting, this book is a positive antidote for testing times.

Discover that bereavement can be a beginning, not an ending, in this beautiful story of one boy's grief when he loses his beloved grandfather.Dadaji loves to teach others to paint, especially his grandson. But after Dadaji passes away, the boy can’t bear to use the favourite paintbrush his grandfather left for him. When a little girl knocks on the door, the boy discovers how many lives Dadaji touched with his art, and finds a way to continue his legacy.The perfect book for children suffering a bereavement, with an uplifting and heartfelt focus on continuing a legacy for those who aren't around any more.Winner of the Diverse Book Award for Best Picture Book 2023A School Library Journal Best Books of the Year book and longlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration!

A heartfelt and joyous introduction to Diwali from the award-winning Rashmi Sirdeshpande, with stunning illustrations from Navya Raju. In Jai's house the decorations are up, the lights are being lit, Diwali is coming! All the family gathers for the celebrations, the delicious food and treats and the dancing begins. But Jai notices that not everyone shares the same excitement: Izzy the new girl at school seems lonely, and their neighbour Mrs Carter wears a sad smile. So Jai sets out to bring joy to those around him, and the spark of an idea takes hold ...Includes a Diwali non-fiction section to teach the youngest readers all about the celebration.

Discover that we are so much more than where we are from in this beautiful, poetic celebration of children with shared heritage, from a Diverse Book Award-winning team.When people ask her where she is from, this little girl says she has a foot in two worlds: one in India, the country of her heritage, and one in the land her parents came to on a plane. But she is so much more than that – she is the memories, the music, the tastes, sights and sounds of both of those worlds, she is their shared history, and the people who fought for their freedom . . . but most of all, she is proud to be herself.A poetic story about a little girl with Indian heritage who discovers all of the amazing things that make her who she is.

Discover that we are so much more than where we are from in this beautiful, poetic celebration of children with shared heritage, from a Diverse Book Award-winning team.When people ask her where she is from, this little girl says she has a foot in two worlds: one in India, the country of her heritage, and one in the land her parents came to on a plane. But she is so much more than that – she is the memories, the music, the tastes, sights and sounds of both of those worlds, she is their shared history, and the people who fought for their freedom . . . but most of all, she is proud to be herself.A poetic story about a little girl with Indian heritage who discovers all of the amazing things that make her who she is.

Could you and your friends change the world? This book will inspire you with 15 true stories of groups of amazing humans who've changed the world.Discover the astonishing things humans can achieve: from the campaign for women's votes, to the efforts to heal the ozone layer. Or travel back to the start of democracy in Ancient Greece, and into space to see the incredible teamwork on the international space station. Above all, uncover just some of the MANY ways we can work together to change our world - all brought to life with astonishing story-telling and illustration.