Aditi Kakade Beaufrand – illustratör

ADVENTURE CAN BE FOUND JUST OUTSIDE THE DOOR A must-have book for kids who love to explore. Written by EXPLORER OF THE YEAR 2023, MBE Preet Chandi."This is great, because this [book] is for everybody... kids will love this! I just want to go on an adventure now!" - Lorraine Kelly Written by world record-breaking adventurer 'Polar' Preet, who has been on adventures all around the world: from navigating 40 days on the Antarctic ice and a 700-mile journey to the South Pole to racing through the deserts of South Sudan.Preet shares tales of her own expeditions, big and small, as well as practical things kids can do, to inspire her readers to try new things and have their own adventures (even on their doorsteps!). Whether they want to learn how to camp in the wild, navigate their way through a new landscape, master bushcraft skills or plan a polar expedition, this book will show them how to do it.Plus, each chapter has a mini challenge for young explorers to try at home, from learning how to read the stars to building a den. All these skills will help children to push their boundaries, build a resilient explorer mindset and get outdoors. And with fun black and white illustrations, having an adventure couldn't be easier! Children will want to grab a copy, step outside and start creating their own adventure stories.

The ultimate guide to sparking your child’s imagination and honing their creative writing skills, five minutes at a time!Is your child full of creativity but intimidated by the blank page? Do they need a little encouragement to dive into storytelling? With more than 150 writing prompts spanning five exciting genres—fiction, mystery, memoir, fantasy, and sci-fi—5-Minute Writing Prompts for Kids is perfect for readers ages 8–12 to explore the world of words through their own imagination. What kids will love about this book: Creative and engaging prompts: From fantastical quests to robot pets, each prompt invites new ideas and boundless creativity, exploring the realms of fantasy, mystery, autobiography, and more! Prompt “twists” challenge young writers to take their story further or view them from a new angle.  Skill-building tips: Easy-to-follow content on character, setting, and other storytelling elements will help your child craft memorable narratives.  Fun five-minute challenge: With no pressure to write beyond five minutes (though many kids will write for longer!), this book is an ideal gift for children with shorter attention spans, offering them an engaging activity that encourages creativity away from screens.Whether used at home or in school, 5-Minute Writing Prompts for Kids is sure to be a source of fun and inspiration for your future famous author.  Ready, set, write!

Discover the celebration of Diwali with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book. Lift the flaps to reveal the rangoli pattern, look inside the temple and light the diyas!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Diwali traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.Illustrated by Aditi Kakade Beaufrand Also available in the First Festivals series:EasterLunar New YearRamadanHoliPrideHanukkahChristmas

All About Diwali: Things to Make and Do is theperfect celebration gift!Diwali is one of India's most significant holidays.This beautiful activity book book is filled with crafts and recipes,fun activities and facts about the Diwali celebrations observedby over ONE BILLION people across faiths.Read all about why Diwali is named the festival of lights anddiscover the stories behind it.The perfect activity book, children can: Create magical lanternsMake a diyaPut together diwali fan decorationsPaint rangoli patternsMake a diwali paper rocket Recipes include: Potato currySpiced rice with peasMilk pedaCoconut burfiAlmond halwa This is the ULTIMATE book of Diwali fun!Also in the series:All About Eid: Thingsto Make and Do

A vibrant picture book celebrating the festival of Holi– and all the fun it brings with it! 'Twas the night before Holi and the house was a sight!Everyone was awake to plan the BIGGESTcolour fight. Join a little girl and her grandad as they plan for the BEST HOLIEVER! They know all the best spots to throw the bright Holi powder!Can they cover the whole neighbourhood in colour in theirbiggest celebration yet? A bright and bold picture book that's perfect for the Holi seasonSwapna Haddow's twist on the traditional 'Twas the NightBefore Christmas' poem is full of fun and energyAditi Kakade Beaufrand's vivid illustrations fill the pages withjoy, little readers will absolutely love the vibrant coloursFeaturing a non-fiction page at the back of the book all aboutHoli, including a recipe to make your own mango lassi!

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

There is so much junk floating in space, that some of it breaks Zork’s jet. But maybe Zork can make use of the junk?