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In this dazzling story featuring birds of many sizes and colours, a proud Mr Peacock learns a valuable lesson. Having asked Mrs Owl to take his child's lunch to school, Mrs Owl agrees, but asks how she will know which is his child. 'Just look for the most beautiful child there,' says proud Mr Peacock. Mrs Owl looks and looks at the children in the playground, but in the end she can't deliver the lunch. As she informs Mr Peacock, she simply wasn't able to find a child more beautiful than her own!

There was once a bear so filled with love and happiness that whenever he came across another living thing, he would give it a hug. Trees were his favourite: he just had to hug them! But one day he crossed paths with a man wielding a tree-cutting axe. Suddenly the bear didn't have much of an appetite for affection. A fable that deftly lands its message - with a good dose of humour - that trees matter and hugs can heal.

A new book in the delightfully funny Life in the Wild series follows the bear, the moose and the beaver as they give camping a try: what could possibly go wrong? The trio decide they're finally going to go camping, and find the perfect spot right next to a lake. The moose has brought along a camping guide with tips such as: make sure your tent poles and guidelines are securely tied; never leave a campfire unattended; and keep your food packed away in a secure container... none of which they follow! Who would want to work when there is fun to be had? Naturally, one thing after another goes wrong, and they start blaming each other. Luckily though, the wild is a great place to be reminded of the most important thing of all: everything is better with teamwork.

In this incredible true story of an unlikely friendship, an oil-soaked penguin is rescued by a man, who finds him on a beach. He feeds him and nurses him back to health and a special bond is formed. When the penguin is fully recovered, Joao knows it's time to return him to the wild where he belongs. But the penguin has other ideas... A charming read-aloud by Julie Abery showcasing a tender relationship between an animal and human, this book also touches on environmental awareness. Award-winning Pierre Pratt's rich palette brings a touching sweetness and emotional depth to the story.

Did you ever think about the power of a smile? With one short poem, French writer and humanitarian Raoul Follereau, spoke to the world about the value of this fundamentally human expression. Each line of the poem is brought to life by multi award winning illustrator Hoda Hadadi, with a simple story of a day in the life of two children. Two children who smile a lot - and change the world around them.

A lyrical story featuring charming characters, encouraging nature connection, empathy and positive action. Illustrated in stunning detail by Erin Brown, children will enjoy spotting a multitude of accurately depicted creatures and gain understanding of the interdependence of species. Old Oak and Mr Shield, his shield bug friend, are worried: summer has been long and dry, and there are fewer insects and birds in the Barley Field. The harvest is poor, the farmer troubled. At a dramatic meeting Stag Beetle tells the winged insects it is time to leave and fi nd food elsewhere. But the farmer has already made a plan: Old Oak and his friends celebrate when the Barley Field transforms into a glorious wild flower meadow, welcoming back old friends and new.

When forest friends Beaver, Bear and Moose decide to set out on a mountain hike one day, their competitive natures get the better of them. It becomes a race to the summit! Avoiding near disaster thanks to Beaver's quick thinking, they decide to slow down the pace. The result is a truly enjoyable adventure: discovering caves and fossils that they would otherwise have missed, and simply taking their time.

Once upon a time there was a beaver who was so busy that he didn't always think things through. After finding himself on the wrong side of a falling tree, the beaver begins to see the error of his careless ways, and makes sure he looks after his forest friends, Moose and Bear, and their forest home. A hilarious fable to warm hearts young and old.

Elizabeth Clark's enchanting tale of friendship and kindness will strike a chord with children everywhere. It begins one magical, starry Christmas Eve, when a lonely donkey limps through the frozen grass, searching for food. Suddenly he hears the sound of galloping hooves. Father Christmas appears: he has sent his reindeer home, but he has one more sack of presents to deliver. The donkey offers to help, and together they journey through the glittering, snow covered countryside. When the presents have been delivered, the donkey receives an unexpected gift - something he could never have hoped for: a loving family to give him a home.

Once upon a time there was a bear, a moose and a beaver who were the best of friends, though they often disagreed. The day they decided to go canoeing, it was one disagreement after another. The moose wanted to steer, but so did the bear and the beaver. And they all had a di fferent idea as to how to cross a beaver dam. So when the three friends veer into raging rapids and find themselves up the creek, how will they agree on a rescue plan? Starring a charming cast of characters, Oldland's funny contemporary fable highlights the importance of working together - and keeping friendships afloat!

Somewhere in the folds of the countryside, Old Oak lives content and fulfilled in his hedgerow by the barley field. When the farmer pulls up the Far Hedgerow one day, Old Oak is dismayed. Can he care for all the fleeing birds? The field is now too open, and the wind and rain are carrying away the soil! Will a new farmer make the field a happy home again?

Old Oak is having a mast year - a year of plentiful fruit! Little Acorn grows happily right by his nose, and never wants to leave the tree. Then, when a brisk wind blows, and he tumbles to the ground, a whole new life must begin! Carried away by a squirrel, and buried in a strange place, he must survive all the perils of walkers, insects, deer and other wildlife. Finally emerging as a sturdy little sapling, he discovers he is still in the barley field, growing near Old Oak, whose sap rises with pride to see his favourite Little Acorn becoming a tree. A poignant story, Old Oak and Little Acorn is also an allegory for childhood.

Nico the donkey and Mrs Anderson are firmly bonded and happy with their life on the farm. Adopted many years before by Mrs Anderson, Nico is now in need of more care. Will Mrs Anderson be able to part with him? After an unfortunate mishap which gives everyone pause for thought, a perfect solution is found. Nico's new home at a nearby sanctuary will provide loving care, as well as the companionship of other donkeys. And Mrs Anderson will visit him every week! A gloriously illustrated celebration of donkeys, the love that they engender, and the benefits they bring to people.

When you open the door to a library, a world of opportunity awaits. No one believed this more than Andrew Carnegie. In simple prose, Larsen narrates the life story of Scottish-born Carnegie and his incredible gift to the world: over 2500 libraries, with over 650 built in the UK. Leaving Dunfermline with his family as a child, he arrived in America poor, but with plenty of determination. Working hard, he made the most of his opportunities, and eventually created a steel empire which helped to shape modern America. While his harsh business practices tarnished his working class reputation, he was generous to those in need, and phenomenally wealthy, he never forgot the role a library had played in his success. Carnegie's legacy continues to this day. He set up the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust UK and the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust. The Carnegie Medal is a literary award that was established to celebrate the centenary of his birth. He created the Carnegie Foundation for the purpose of establishing and maintaining in perpetuity a 'Temple of Peace': the stunning Peace Palace in The Hague today houses institutions including the International Court of Justice and the Peace Palace Library.

Starring a charming cast of characters from Nicholas Oldland's international hit series, this light-hearted contemporary fable celebrates the joys and happy compromises of Christmas. There once was a bear, a moose and a beaver who loved to celebrate Christmas. One Christmas Eve, the three friends were so busy making preparations that they forgot about the most important decoration of all: a tree! So they ran out and found the perfect sweet-smelling, soft-needled, just-the-right-size pine. But there was one problem: the bear, who loved all trees, wouldn t let his friends cut it down. How could they possibly enjoy Christmas without a Christmas tree?

Mia loves splashing in puddles and all things messy and muddy. Her kind neighbour, Erik, likes all things spick-and-span and spotless. Together they look after and enjoy their very tidy shared garden. But when Erik has to suddenly leave to go on a long journey, Mia is left to look after the garden, and with no key to the shed, nature takes over in no time at all! Will Erik like the delightfully wild meadow that has replaced his once immaculate lawn? With flowers, pollinators and all sorts of insects to spot, join Mia as she makes a meadow!

In this dazzling story featuring birds of many sizes and colours, a proud Mr Peacock learns a valuable lesson. Having asked Mrs Owl to take his child's lunch to school, Mrs Owl agrees, but asks how she will know which is his child. 'Just look for the most beautiful child there,' says proud Mr Peacock. Mrs Owl looks and looks at the children in the playground, but in the end she can't deliver the lunch. As she informs Mr Peacock, she simply wasn't able to find a child more beautiful than her own!

Old Oak is having a mast year - a year of plentiful fruit! Little Acorn grows happily right by his nose, and never wants to leave the tree. Then, when a brisk wind blows, and he tumbles to the ground, a whole new life must begin! Carried away by a squirrel, and buried in a strange place, he must survive all the perils of walkers, insects, deer and other wildlife. Finally emerging as a sturdy little sapling, he discovers he is still in the barley field, growing near Old Oak, whose sap rises with pride to see his favourite Little Acorn becoming a tree. A poignant story, Old Oak and Little Acorn is also an allegory for childhood.

Discover Sheherazade, the famous storyteller, dive into the musical world of singer Fairuz, and meet Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize Winner. Here in one unique volume are twenty-five outstanding women from the Middle East, who have created a legacy through strength of vision, leadership, courage and sheer determination. Written by award-winning children s author and trailblazer, Wafa' Tarnowska, this unique collection of short biographies is illustrated with stunning, contemporary art by five internationally recognised artists.

When Daisy and Jack spot a little frog in their small garden, they must come up with a plan to make their new visitor feel at home! With the help of Papa and Daddy, and some new tools from the garden centre, the two siblings build their very own plant pot pond, and soon discover that a small change can make a big di fference to their local wildlife! With pond creatures, bugs, flowers, lots of animals to spot throughout, and a frogspawn life-cycle guide, Lawston's third book in this urban nature series is bound to capture budding nature lovers, with gorgeous illustrations by the talented Castro! Jack and Daisy's garden may not be big, but it is their favourite place to be.

Ignite curiosity and discover the wonders of nature season by season with this inspiring collection of nature connection activities for children. Children will enjoy the great outdoors by observing leaf and cloud shapes, making hedgehog feeding stations, building dams, creating secret nature signs, making seed balls and so much more! Written by award-winning children s author Rachel Lawston, in collaboration with Environmental Education Specialist Paul Lawston, this activity book is the perfect boredom buster to keep children busy and connected with the beautiful world that surrounds us, encouraging a healthy indoors-outdoors balance as well as helping to develop new skills and learning fun nature facts. Packed with activities that fulfill the five pathways to nature connectedness, this book will captivate budding nature lovers and appeal to nature connection advocates.

A lyrical story featuring charming characters, encouraging nature connection, empathy and positive action. Illustrated in stunning detail by Erin Brown, children will enjoy spotting a multitude of accurately depicted creatures and gain understanding of the interdependence of species. Old Oak and Mr Shield, his shield bug friend, are worried: summer has been long and dry, and there are fewer insects and birds in the Barley Field. The harvest is poor, the farmer troubled. At a dramatic meeting Stag Beetle tells the winged insects it is time to leave and fi nd food elsewhere. But the farmer has already made a plan: Old Oak and his friends celebrate when the Barley Field transforms into a glorious wild flower meadow, welcoming back old friends and new.

A witty, contemporary fable about a moose whose fearful nature leads to him missing out on life. While his friends bear and beaver embrace adventure and the great outdoors, moose sits on the sidelines. But one day he sets sail and finally has an adventure. Washing up on a desert island, he learns resilience and makes a friend. A story with a strong theme for our times, all delivered with Oldland's signature humour.