Valerie Wilding – författare

Meet 20 children from around the world as they tell us about the feasts and festivals they enjoy and the religions and customs they follow.This Is Our World—Celebrate With Us!, written by Valerie Wilding, is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed This Is Our World. It’s a vibrant and colorful celebration of our planet’s cultural diversity—an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs, and religions of 20 places around the world vividly to life for young readers. The tour is truly global, as we journey from the Gathering of Nations in New Mexico to the Lunar New Year in Korea, from Christmas Eve in Poland to the Festival of the Sahara in Tunisia, via Australia’s indigenous Barunga festival, Rosh Hashanah in New York, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, Eid al-Fitr in the UK, Diwali in India, and much more.This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly accessible home reference, sure to foster an interest in the wider world, in travel, in diversity, and in cultures and religions.

Find out about all sorts of delicious food eaten across the globe with this fascinating title in the critically acclaimed This Is Our World series!By turning the pages of This Is Our World – Food, readers will embark on a culinary adventure through twenty different countries. From meals cooked in an underground oven in Fiji, to sweet mini pancakes served in the Netherlands, there are so many dishes to discover.The vibrant artwork illustrated by Åsa Gilland brings every page to life, while the engaging text written by Tracey Turner makes information accessible and fun. By celebrating a variety of food, we can learn more about customs and cultures all over the planet.This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly-accessible home reference, sure to inspire young readers with an interest in the world around us.

Who needs a Prince Charming when you're busy running the world?Do you know about the fierce and fearsome pirate who dared to challenge the Queen of England? Or the Indian daughter of a slave who became a warrior queen? And what about the Hungarian princess who became a king when she was just 11...?From ancient empresses and warrior queens, to fearsome pirates and modern-day monarchs, Fabulously Feisty Queens explores the lives and legacies of history's most powerful women.Made of stronger stuff than beauty and grace, discover just how bright, brave, brilliant and clever the world's female rulers have been throughout the centuries.With a foreword by historian and Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, Lucy Worsley and illustrations by Pauline Reeves.

Who needs a Prince Charming when you''re busy running the world?From ancient empresses and warrior queens, to fearsome pirates and modern-day monarchs, Fabulously Feisty Queens explores the lives and legacies of history''s most powerful women.Made of stronger stuff than beauty and grace, discover just how bright, brave, brilliant and clever the world''s female rulers have been throughout the centuries.With a foreword by historian and Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, Lucy Worsley and illustrations by Pauline Reeves.

The incredible true story of a young and brilliant Princess who grew up to become our Queen Elizabeth, the longest-reigning monarch. Once, a very long time ago, there was a little Princess called Elizabeth (or Lilibet as her family liked to call her) who loved to play and have fun with her horses, dogs and little sister, Margaret. But when she was ten years old, her life changed forever.From growing up during the Second World War and training as an army mechanic, to celebrating VE day with the people of Britain and marrying Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh - the man she truly loved - this is the amazing true story of a little girl who became Queen Elizabeth II.With fantastically fun, charming and playful illustrations by Pauline Reeves, this picture book is the perfect way to explore Queen Elizabeth II''s life and legacy with younger readers.